OK, like the regular season it’s prediction time. Just kidding.

I thought the Gophers would have only a light walk-through today, but Tim Brewster put his team through a full practice because he wasn’t entirely happy with Tuesday’s workout.

The team also had its alumni gathering and several former players spoke to the team after practice. The Gophers were expecting about 100 or so former players for dinner tonight.

Here are some of Brewster’s thoughts on tomorrow’s game:

– Brewster said more than anything he wants to see crisp execution. “I want no part of a sloppy spring game,” he said. “Be reflective of the progress we’ve made this spring.”

– Brewster didn’t say how many snaps each QB will get, but he again indicated he’s interested to see how the guys competing for the No. 2 spot will handle themselves. “We feel pretty comfortable with what we’re getting from Adam Weber,” he said. “The competition for the No. 2 spot is ongoing. We want to see Clint Brewster, and Tony Mortensen is kind of a veteran guy. We want to get David Pittman some snaps and see him. Pittman is going to play numerous roles for us.”

– Brewster said Weber has improved his footwork this spring. “He’s done a great job this spring with his feet in the pocket,” Brewster said. “Stepping up, sliding right, sliding left, creating passing lanes for himself. Last fall he would get some balls batted and wasn’t as comfortable with his feet. To me, that’s the greatest trait a quarterback has. It’s not his arm. It’s his feet and what he can do with his feet.”

– Brewster on DC Ted Roof’s personality: “I spent time with Wade Phillips and Wade has a real way of uncomplicating his talk. Making things sound simpler than they are maybe. Ted kind of has that same trait. Somebody else might say the same thing and you’re scratching your head.”

–  I don’t think I will put much stock in the defensive depth chart tomorrow because that is going to change significantly once everyone is in camp this fall.

I’m interested to see how they line up along the offensive line with the first team, although that also could easily change by the season opener.

Brewster said they still have an ongoing competition at center, right guard and right tackle. Brewster reiterated again tonight that he likes the group of redshirt freshmen.

I’ll check in tomorrow night after the game.

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