Chip: "As far as Fleck’s recruiting success, I don’t see it slowing down."

[BleedGopher]

per Chip's Q&A:

Q: Gopher Football Bateman and Faalele leave early and where do they get drafted? do they keep the recruiting success going? Provided they play, do they win the Big Ten West? -- @DeltaSig72

A: Bateman looks like a first-round pick next year, assuming he declares after his junior season. He has all the physical tools to be a star in the NFL.

I thought Daniel Faalele was inconsistent early in the season (same with entire line) but improved as the season progressed. Scouts obviously will love his size and ability to move defenders in the run game. It will be important for him to stay healthy, dominate opposing defensive ends and just keep developing his technique and all those things that NFL scouts dissect in evaluating linemen.

As far as Fleck’s recruiting success, I don’t see it slowing down. If anything, I think his staff will continue to land more high-profile recruits as the program’s “brand” gains more national attention. Fleck is relentless as a recruiter and now he can sell tangible progress (11 wins) and momentum in his program (Outback Bowl, College GameDay, recruiting rankings, 5 players drafted, top-notch facilities.)

On third point, I’d pick either Gophers or Wisconsin to win the Big Ten West.

Scoggins' mailbag: What's the deal behind the U's softball coach leaving (and much more)?

When you consider at all the blue-chip high school talent being produced, this truly has become a basketball state. Chip Scoggins explains why and answers a bunch of other questions, too.

www.startribune.com

Go Gophers!!

 

[MGGopher]

per Chip's Q&A:

Q: Gopher Football Bateman and Faalele leave early and where do they get drafted? do they keep the recruiting success going? Provided they play, do they win the Big Ten West? -- @DeltaSig72

A: Bateman looks like a first-round pick next year, assuming he declares after his junior season. He has all the physical tools to be a star in the NFL.

I thought Daniel Faalele was inconsistent early in the season (same with entire line) but improved as the season progressed. Scouts obviously will love his size and ability to move defenders in the run game. It will be important for him to stay healthy, dominate opposing defensive ends and just keep developing his technique and all those things that NFL scouts dissect in evaluating linemen.

As far as Fleck’s recruiting success, I don’t see it slowing down. If anything, I think his staff will continue to land more high-profile recruits as the program’s “brand” gains more national attention. Fleck is relentless as a recruiter and now he can sell tangible progress (11 wins) and momentum in his program (Outback Bowl, College GameDay, recruiting rankings, 5 players drafted, top-notch facilities.)

On third point, I’d pick either Gophers or Wisconsin to win the Big Ten West.

Scoggins' mailbag: What's the deal behind the U's softball coach leaving (and much more)?

When you consider at all the blue-chip high school talent being produced, this truly has become a basketball state. Chip Scoggins explains why and answers a bunch of other questions, too.

www.startribune.com

Go Gophers!!

Interesting note on brand. I saw a Gopher baseball recruit post #RowTheBoat in his commitment tweet this week. As much as some hate it, RTB is well-known and will only continue to spread both locally and nationally.