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PJ Fleck appeared on the Sports Huddle on Sunday. The Huddle was live at the State Fair - but Fleck appeared on a phone interview. Due to the Thursday game, the team's practice schedule was adjusted, so they were practicing at the time the show was on.
Sid: excited about being a B1G coach?
PJF: we're all really excited. The U of M is allowing me to live out a dream. humbled and honored. start of a journey.
Sid: ESPN thing help with recruiting during dead period? (a rough translation of what Sid actually said)
PJF: everything is for recruiting. (TV show) airing in August perfect - during dead period. got into millions of homes when other coaches can't be in contact. for 30 minutes at a time - priceless to us. can't put a price tag on it. marketing and branding = impact MN FB is making on a national stage. very impactful.
Sid: Scouting Report on Buffalo?
PJF: very good team. we (WMU) played them last year - we were leading 7-0 at halftime. they have a good young QB - 6'7" and athletic. they've got a lot of people back. can't look at last year's record. they were very young and inexperienced last year. But, it's not about our opponent - it's about how we play. we have to execute at high level
Sid: will any FR start?
PJF: I don't know about starting, but we will have a significant amount of FR who will contribute. don't know exact #. 51% of team is FR or RS Fr. we're one of the least experienced teams in country. have to get guys experience. can't be champion on 1st play. have to fail and grow.
Sid: do you know the starting positions?
PJF: (starters are) pretty much set. today is our 3rd practice for Buffalo like a Tues for preparation. go over 1st and 2nd down packages. reps are based on who's starting.
Sid: Lingen hurt last year - is he OK?
PJF: he's going to play. haven't seen him in spring ball (because of injury). I'm excited to see what type of team we have. Brandon is one of the players I haven't seen play Football except in the last 3 weeks. need to evaluate, develop and master. hard to do in 3 weeks. long way to go. process.
Sid: will winfield play?
PJF: looks like he will. phenomenal player and person.
Mona: who's on kick return? what do you do if you win the toss?
PJF: (toss) probably defer. I usually defer. lot of circumstances - weather, wind, who you're playing. Kickoff Return- Shannon Brooks on Kickoff Return. Punt Return still evaluating. have a few guys who can do it - depends on how many plays we're giving them on Off or Def.
Max: what about Demetrius Douglas?
PJF: he will be our starting inside receiver. really excited about his future. Remember, (Gophers are) coming off a QB who played 4 years and provided a lot of leadership. we're going to be playing 2 QB's who haven't played, with a FR receiver. others on the team who will play haven't been true starters. going to be a learning experience. proud of Demetrius. shows where we're headed with youth movement. '18 and '19 recruiting classes will create depth.
Sid: talk about the kicker who got the scholarship. (Sid said "Carpenter" - mean Juenemann)
PJF: I'll be judged on wins and losses. that's not how you should live your life. don't have to be star player to earn a scholarship. need to live a holistic life. Juenemann is prime example. gives it everything he has. brings it all the time.
Mona: 6:00 kickoff. any traditions?
PJF: Gopher Walk at the side of stadium. want fans to show up before game time and support the team.
Sid: what Side of field will you be on?
PJF: (laughing) Sid, you are the best. I love you. We'll be on the same Side we've been on for a long time. for this game. I've got other issues to worry about.
Sid: Murray's
PJF: RTB, Ski-U-Mah.
Sid: excited about being a B1G coach?
PJF: we're all really excited. The U of M is allowing me to live out a dream. humbled and honored. start of a journey.
Sid: ESPN thing help with recruiting during dead period? (a rough translation of what Sid actually said)
PJF: everything is for recruiting. (TV show) airing in August perfect - during dead period. got into millions of homes when other coaches can't be in contact. for 30 minutes at a time - priceless to us. can't put a price tag on it. marketing and branding = impact MN FB is making on a national stage. very impactful.
Sid: Scouting Report on Buffalo?
PJF: very good team. we (WMU) played them last year - we were leading 7-0 at halftime. they have a good young QB - 6'7" and athletic. they've got a lot of people back. can't look at last year's record. they were very young and inexperienced last year. But, it's not about our opponent - it's about how we play. we have to execute at high level
Sid: will any FR start?
PJF: I don't know about starting, but we will have a significant amount of FR who will contribute. don't know exact #. 51% of team is FR or RS Fr. we're one of the least experienced teams in country. have to get guys experience. can't be champion on 1st play. have to fail and grow.
Sid: do you know the starting positions?
PJF: (starters are) pretty much set. today is our 3rd practice for Buffalo like a Tues for preparation. go over 1st and 2nd down packages. reps are based on who's starting.
Sid: Lingen hurt last year - is he OK?
PJF: he's going to play. haven't seen him in spring ball (because of injury). I'm excited to see what type of team we have. Brandon is one of the players I haven't seen play Football except in the last 3 weeks. need to evaluate, develop and master. hard to do in 3 weeks. long way to go. process.
Sid: will winfield play?
PJF: looks like he will. phenomenal player and person.
Mona: who's on kick return? what do you do if you win the toss?
PJF: (toss) probably defer. I usually defer. lot of circumstances - weather, wind, who you're playing. Kickoff Return- Shannon Brooks on Kickoff Return. Punt Return still evaluating. have a few guys who can do it - depends on how many plays we're giving them on Off or Def.
Max: what about Demetrius Douglas?
PJF: he will be our starting inside receiver. really excited about his future. Remember, (Gophers are) coming off a QB who played 4 years and provided a lot of leadership. we're going to be playing 2 QB's who haven't played, with a FR receiver. others on the team who will play haven't been true starters. going to be a learning experience. proud of Demetrius. shows where we're headed with youth movement. '18 and '19 recruiting classes will create depth.
Sid: talk about the kicker who got the scholarship. (Sid said "Carpenter" - mean Juenemann)
PJF: I'll be judged on wins and losses. that's not how you should live your life. don't have to be star player to earn a scholarship. need to live a holistic life. Juenemann is prime example. gives it everything he has. brings it all the time.
Mona: 6:00 kickoff. any traditions?
PJF: Gopher Walk at the side of stadium. want fans to show up before game time and support the team.
Sid: what Side of field will you be on?
PJF: (laughing) Sid, you are the best. I love you. We'll be on the same Side we've been on for a long time. for this game. I've got other issues to worry about.
Sid: Murray's
PJF: RTB, Ski-U-Mah.