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Improve on history?
Once the schedule resumes, does he believe this team can be better than last year's historic 11-2 squad?
"We're just going to keep changing our best," Fleck said. "It's a completely new team. This year has nothing to do with last year. We have to find a way to be better today than we were yesterday."
And while the team returns six players who were All-Big Ten last season — quarterback Tanner Morgan, wide receiver Rashod Bateman, offensive linemen Blaise Andries, Curtis Dunlap Jr. and Daniel Faalele and defensive back Coney Durr — Fleck said he is not concerned with the individual talent coming back.
"We have some great players on this football team, but one thing I like about these guys is they're better as a team than they are as individuals," Fleck said. "I think they showed that last year. We need them to continue to show that this year."
Does he think anyone could surprise?
"We'll see," he said. "Once we get back with our football team, we'll see who has been able to earn those opportunities. It's just too early to tell right now."
One thing Fleck is certain of is there isn't going to be a letdown from this team or this coaching staff.
"We don't think that way," he said. "We don't think that way whatsoever. That's not even close to being in our program. You know that."
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
Improve on history?
Once the schedule resumes, does he believe this team can be better than last year's historic 11-2 squad?
"We're just going to keep changing our best," Fleck said. "It's a completely new team. This year has nothing to do with last year. We have to find a way to be better today than we were yesterday."
And while the team returns six players who were All-Big Ten last season — quarterback Tanner Morgan, wide receiver Rashod Bateman, offensive linemen Blaise Andries, Curtis Dunlap Jr. and Daniel Faalele and defensive back Coney Durr — Fleck said he is not concerned with the individual talent coming back.
"We have some great players on this football team, but one thing I like about these guys is they're better as a team than they are as individuals," Fleck said. "I think they showed that last year. We need them to continue to show that this year."
Does he think anyone could surprise?
"We'll see," he said. "Once we get back with our football team, we'll see who has been able to earn those opportunities. It's just too early to tell right now."
One thing Fleck is certain of is there isn't going to be a letdown from this team or this coaching staff.
"We don't think that way," he said. "We don't think that way whatsoever. That's not even close to being in our program. You know that."
Gophers football team doesn't sacrifice values while recruiting top talent
The football team's five four-star recruits stand out, but Fleck also looks for high character.
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!