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per Shama:
Maturi told Sports Headliners he sees similarities between Fleck and Alvarez, who during his 16 year head coaching career won three Big Ten titles and Rose Bowls for the Badgers. “I’ve said that more than once (the similarities),” Maturi said.. “There is no question, and I was there when that happened.”
Although the Badgers didn’t take off under Alvarez until year four, Fleck came up with a breakthrough year in his third season at Minnesota. “But they both had a plan,” Maturi said. “They both stuck with the plan. It was sold internally immediately. The kids bought into it, and then eventually the fans bought into it, and that’s what happened at Wisconsin and that’s what happened here at Minnesota.”
“You gotta give the guy credit,” Maturi said. “He’s done one heck of a job. I think what I am excited about is I don’t think it’s a one time thing. I am excited…for the future of Gopher football.”
Go Gophers!!
Maturi told Sports Headliners he sees similarities between Fleck and Alvarez, who during his 16 year head coaching career won three Big Ten titles and Rose Bowls for the Badgers. “I’ve said that more than once (the similarities),” Maturi said.. “There is no question, and I was there when that happened.”
Although the Badgers didn’t take off under Alvarez until year four, Fleck came up with a breakthrough year in his third season at Minnesota. “But they both had a plan,” Maturi said. “They both stuck with the plan. It was sold internally immediately. The kids bought into it, and then eventually the fans bought into it, and that’s what happened at Wisconsin and that’s what happened here at Minnesota.”
“You gotta give the guy credit,” Maturi said. “He’s done one heck of a job. I think what I am excited about is I don’t think it’s a one time thing. I am excited…for the future of Gopher football.”
Go Gophers!!