Claeys on working with Kill: As far as I’m concerned, I’ve reached my career goal

[BleedGopher]

Nice profile on Claeys per the STrib:

Continued defensive success for the Gophers could lead to more head coaching opportunities for Claeys. Michigan State has seen it with defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi. Connecticut was among the schools that tried hiring him, but the Spartans kept him, bumping his salary above $900,000.

Claeys hasn’t shut the door on someday becoming a head coach, but he doesn’t sound eager to leave.

“I think it all goes back to career goals,” he said. “I have all the confidence in the world I can run a football program, but that’s never been a career goal of mine to be a head coach.

“Being with Coach Kill and the rest of the staff this long, as far as I’m concerned, I’ve reached my career goal. When you build something like this, and it’s getting better, it’s awfully tough to leave.”

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/271539471.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue

Go Gophers!!

 

[MNGoldenGophers1]

I have stated several times that Claeys is the best DC and I wouldn't trade him for anyone. We're so fortunate that Kill is our HC and that Claeys is his right-hand man!

Go Gophers!

 

[MrC]

After the Michigan last last year, I heard a radio interview with Tracy Claeys as the acting head coach. I will never forget it. He said that in spite of the results, the coaching staff could see definite improvement, and that improvement would produce on the field. The next four games certainly proved him right.

He also said that someone a long time ago told him it is better to work for a good head coach than be a head coach. And he said he worked for a great one.

Having such authentic, real people coaching our team is another reason I am proud to be a gopher fan.

 

[GoldenRodents]

We Gopher fans have suffered long. Claes is an encouragement for sure

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Claeys is a really interesting dude. He seems to be fiercely loyal and a student of the game. He gets the media aspect of being a "head" coach, but seems to dislike it. Last I heard, he was a single guy, which makes it easier to bolt if you get a chance to move up.