The Gophers ran a halfback pass multiple times in practice last week, with meager success. But it worked when it counted.
Running back Shannon Brooks smoothly connected with wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky for a 42-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown as the Gophers tried to rally past No. 6 Iowa on Saturday,
The call was facilitated by new head coach Tracy Claeys.
"He's been the one to say, 'Hey, go ahead and take a chance here,' " offensive coordinator Matt Limegrover said. "He sits in our meetings now, and it's great because we'll talk about (it). He was all in favor of Shannon's halfback pass to Drew.