DiNardo also had some interesting comments following his time at NE practices this last week...............
"Based on what I saw today, I would say going to a bowl game would be a successful year," he said. "I don't think they're ready right now to challenge for the (Big Ten West Division).
"I don't think that at the end of our tour we'll consider them one of the better teams in the West. So, I would say a winning record and a bowl win would be nice."
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Reported yesterday that NE lost one of their OL (likely starter) to a season ending injury.