ESPN Season review: Claeys, MN show clear signs of progress (Grading the coaching: A)

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per ESPN:

Grading the coaching: A

Claeys never seemed to let the outside pressure or speculation about his future faze him, but surely this season presented a challenge and wasn’t always comfortable for him. Considering the circumstances, the work he did in leading the Gophers through the transition last season after Jerry Kill stepped down and then throughout this season while winning games, dealing with injuries and suspensions and fighting for a prestigious bowl spot is even more impressive. He’s also proven he’s not afraid to think creatively or unconventionally, most notably with his approach to two-point conversions late in the game, which should bode well as Claeys looks for ways to help the Gophers move up the Big Ten ladder.

http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/pos...claeys-minnesota-show-clear-signs-of-progress

Go Gophers!!
 

You know it is bad when ESPN tries to make you feel better.
 



BleedGopher said:
per ESPN:

Grading the coaching: A

Claeys never seemed to let the outside pressure or speculation about his future faze him, but surely this season presented a challenge and wasn’t always comfortable for him. Considering the circumstances, the work he did in leading the Gophers through the transition last season after Jerry Kill stepped down and then throughout this season while winning games, dealing with injuries and suspensions and fighting for a prestigious bowl spot is even more impressive. He’s also proven he’s not afraid to think creatively or unconventionally, most notably with his approach to two-point conversions late in the game, which should bode well as Claeys looks for ways to help the Gophers move up the Big Ten ladder.

http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/pos...claeys-minnesota-show-clear-signs-of-progress

Go Gophers!!
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Congrats, TC. Nice acknowledgement from a national sport authority.
 


While I'd give Claeys a B myself, it's refreshing to hear a different voice evaluate Claeys than Gopher fans who, with all of our storied history, think we should fire Claeys after he leads us to an 8-4 record in his first full year as head coach with ten games against Power 5 opponents and zero games where we were blown out.
 

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