Yes, it could be as simple as the kid is homesick.
But, when a presumptive starter leaves a D1 FB program with 3 years of eligibility left, people are going to wonder if there is more to the story.
Let's say, just for the sake of argument, the Dad is being diplomatic - that there is more to the story, but the Dad doesn't want to trash anyone.
IF the Dad had come out and said the kid was leaving because he thinks Fleck is a circus clown, how would this board react? I suggest some on this board would be ripping the kid left and right.
Just an opinion - but the "homesick" angle just doesn't pass the smell test for me. If it is that simple, then this kid has a lot of growing up to do. He made a commitment to the Gopher Football program. If he is ending that commitment simply because he's homesick, I would be disappointed.
I am NOT saying I think the Dad is a liar. It just seems too simple for me. I just suspect there is more to the story.