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On the WCCO Sports huddle on Sunday, they ran a pre-taped interview with Sid Hartman and PJ Fleck. The interview was taped before the Wisconsin game. (because Sid asked Fleck about the game). (note - lot of short questions and short answers)
Sid:How is the Rebuilding process going?
PJF: exactly what I expected. Mark Coyle and Eric Kaler told me about the issues here, things inside the program. I'm honored to be the coach of the Gophers.
Sid: are you making Progress?
PJF: we are winning in every aspect - recruiting, facilities - culture - serving the community - we're winning on and off the field.
Sid: will you miss the Seniors?
PJF: we're losing close to 16 seniors. they've done a lot. this is a very special time for them to remember their times at MN. proud of their service
Sid: will your Recruits have to play next year?
PJF: a lot of guys will need to contribute next year.
Sid: what about QB position?
PJF: we're going to find the right guys who want to be MN golden gophers
Sid: you're recruiting a QB in California? Could he be the starter?
PJF: can't talk about anyone for '18 or '19 class. need to provide depth for lot of areas - including QB, but a lot of areas need depth.
Sid: Injuries played some part in the season.
PJF: we haven't had a ton of injuries. basically had 8 guys out, but they were 8 significant players, players we couldn't afford to lose.
Sid: are you convinced you can win here?
PJF: we will win here. it's just going to take longer than people want. it's the type of process I know works. it will take a while
Sid: how many recruits will you sign?
PJF: we will Sign a full class. Sid: how many is that? PJF: close to 25
Sid: what are your Off-season plans?
PJF: recruiting. need to play our best football this week, then hit the road recruiting.
Sid: what about game with WI? Why can't Gophers beat WI?
PJF: goes back 30 years ago. when Barry got there, they were 1-10. they got there. have to build a long, consistent, sustainable culture over time.
Sid: Thanks.
Sid:How is the Rebuilding process going?
PJF: exactly what I expected. Mark Coyle and Eric Kaler told me about the issues here, things inside the program. I'm honored to be the coach of the Gophers.
Sid: are you making Progress?
PJF: we are winning in every aspect - recruiting, facilities - culture - serving the community - we're winning on and off the field.
Sid: will you miss the Seniors?
PJF: we're losing close to 16 seniors. they've done a lot. this is a very special time for them to remember their times at MN. proud of their service
Sid: will your Recruits have to play next year?
PJF: a lot of guys will need to contribute next year.
Sid: what about QB position?
PJF: we're going to find the right guys who want to be MN golden gophers
Sid: you're recruiting a QB in California? Could he be the starter?
PJF: can't talk about anyone for '18 or '19 class. need to provide depth for lot of areas - including QB, but a lot of areas need depth.
Sid: Injuries played some part in the season.
PJF: we haven't had a ton of injuries. basically had 8 guys out, but they were 8 significant players, players we couldn't afford to lose.
Sid: are you convinced you can win here?
PJF: we will win here. it's just going to take longer than people want. it's the type of process I know works. it will take a while
Sid: how many recruits will you sign?
PJF: we will Sign a full class. Sid: how many is that? PJF: close to 25
Sid: what are your Off-season plans?
PJF: recruiting. need to play our best football this week, then hit the road recruiting.
Sid: what about game with WI? Why can't Gophers beat WI?
PJF: goes back 30 years ago. when Barry got there, they were 1-10. they got there. have to build a long, consistent, sustainable culture over time.
Sid: Thanks.