Contract Extension for Fleck

[zman]

Fleck Signs New Seven-Year Contract - University of Minnesota Athletics

New contract will keep Fleck in Maroon and Gold through the 2028 season

gophersports.com

 

[PhillyGopher]

Great news IMO

 

[jonnyganas]

Thank. God.

 

[IronRanger91]

Awesome!

 

[Some guy]

Nice. Good news if buyout went up

 

[goldengophers]

Terrific! As with everyone here I am hoping we have a very long run with Fleck. I know I am biased but I think this is the ideal marriage for both sides.

 

[GoForGold]

Great move in my opinion. Make a preemptive move to try and keep him. That would NEVER happen with past U administrations going back to maybe the 1950s.

 

[BleedGopher]

Great to hear. Hope the buyout increases significantly.

Go Gophers!!

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

I don't think these things really keep anyone around if they really want to go.

But I also don't like to think about that stuff and PJ has certainly done an outstanding job / I'm glad to hear PJs comments.

 

[GopherGerty]

Awesome news for the Gopher program!

 

[Chicago Gophers]

I'm here for another 7 years of pissed off Wisconsin and Nebraska fans.

 

[BleedGopher]

"This is home," said Fleck. "Our family loves it here and we are excited to continue this journey at the University of Minnesota. From day one, we talked about cultural sustainability and how important it is to building a successful football program and life program. Today is another step in that process, and this new contract is a commitment to our elite staff and the entire state of Minnesota. Heather and I are so thankful to our staff, Mark Coyle, President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents for trusting us to lead this program. Our goal is to recruit and coach at an elite level and to have our young people achieve academic, athletic, social and spiritual excellence. It's a tremendous honor to lead this program, and we will continue to work to build a culture that connects the entire state."

Go Gophers!!

 

[Gold Rush]

Great to hear. Hope the buyout increases significantly.

Go Gophers!!

There are a number of big time head coaching jobs opening up and this is a key year. I think if Fleck wanted to leave this would be his best time to do it. To build our program we need someone to stick around for a long time like Wisconsin and Iowa did.

Anyone can see Fleck gives us an edge in the modern NCAA. He is the guy who can get it done here.

 

[RogueGopher]

RTB forever!

 

[Off-GridTNgopher]

He's building this program.. it takes time.. to quote husker fans "we are so close".... In Fleck I trust

 

[hello-world]

I'm a fan of this move. Also a great hedge in case he ends up making it to the B1G championship game while USC is looking for a coach.

 

[Denver_Gopher]

Love it!!

 

[Grant]

Excellent news.

 

[Word]

Elite news!

 

[Unregistered User]

Don't have time to read the article (in a meeting) but is there any mention of an increased pool for assistants?

That has seemed to be a big part of each extension Coach Fleck has signed.

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Peej is the guy we want in control for this new era of college football.

 

[FredCoxRocks]

The news just hit the Startribune. Comments in the article be like...

 

[RememberMurray]

Great move by the U. A big time move.

 

[MaxyJR1]

Don't have time to read the article (in a meeting) but is there any mention of an increased pool for assistants?

That has seemed to be a big part of each extension Coach Fleck has signed.

Assume it may not be made public until on the agenda for board of regents.

 

[fmlizard]

Happy it's happening.

As of last night America's 24th highest paid coach led the 20th ranked team, offering a rare surplus value to the Gophers!

Like any other asset in 2021, as soon as ANY sign of value appeared it had to be bought up ($$ raise) in less than a day.

 

[noamfromm]

I don't think these things really keep anyone around if they really want to go.

But I also don't like to think about that stuff and PJ has certainly done an outstanding job / I'm glad to hear PJs comments.

I think you're right, but these extension/buyout increases just make it more onerous for someone to hire him away.

 

[UpAndUnder43]

Make it lifetime.

 

[Dances With Gophers]

 

[GoForGold]

Smart move by Fleck too. He could have dragged the negotiations out as cover for leaving. If this season doesn't turn out to be the rosy one we expect he still has a 7-year contract in his pocket.

 

[Oregon Gopher]

Both of his extensions have been quiet and behind the scenes. Classy is as classy does.