Rebecca Kill - We salute you!

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I thought it would be fitting to not only remember, but honor the woman behind Coach Kill: Rebecca Kill. I had some visitors this weekend who attended the Northwestern game and they came away very impressed. Of course the conversation eventually went to where this team was and where it’s going. I went through the history; the BrewBall years and the humble beginnings with Jerry Kill at the helm. One thing that came up loud & clear was the utmost respect they had for Rebecca Kill.

We went through the September 10, 2011 game where we saw the human emotional side of Kill’s family and got an inside look inside a family that was dealing with epilepsy. We also got to see several other real life situations that were difficult even as a fan – not to mention the family. Through it all, Rebecca Kills name comes up as the support and the woman behind the successful man. Without Rebecca Kill, our program would not be enjoying the same level of success we have now. She has endeared fans and non-fans to the Gophers and to the Epilepsy Foundation.

I doubt very much she reads this board, but I know everyone would be encouraged by your accolades regarding Rebecca Kill; the woman behind the man, husband, father, and beloved coach. We sometimes bemoan the fact that Jerry Kill recruits for the program not caring about “Star Power”. Well, his first recruit, Rebecca Kill not only fits the program, but is the ultimate “Blue Chipper”.
 

Very well said, when coach Kill was hired we got the ultimate "package deal" for a program in need of rebuilding. I hope Jerry and Rebecca want to stick with Minnesota forever. Jerry makes the headlines as the coach but the work Rebecca has done during this rebuilding phase of the Gophers is incredible.
Go Gophers.
 

Amen!

Like Jerry says: "My wife lets me coach. A lot of wives would not." He would not be successful without his family's support.
The support includes his daughters. This is HUGE! Absolutely his wife and family allow Jerry to coach and they are why he is successful...because of their support. Maybe he could coach without his family's blessing...but it would not work. Hail to Coach Kill's family for allowing us as fans to experience and witness his leadership indirectly along with the coach shaping hundreds of lives directly. Very cool...absolutely Thank You! to Jerry's family and Rebecca for allowing Jerry to be who God made him to be. There is a lot of adversity that has to be overcome for any head coaches family to continue the course and it is not just health alone.
Thank you Rebecca!
 

And if you remember, when Coach Kill could not drive . She was there driving him to work, recruiting visits. Now she also had to get special permission to drive her husband to those recruiting visits. Thank You NCAA for granting what was a selfless act, and gave Coach no advantage. She suffered the slings of Soupcan, and turned it into a crusade for tolerance, understanding, acceptance, and research. And as Coach Kill has said she lets me coach. And for a closing, how about that hug at Michigan after the win.
 

A great thread here and a wonderful salute to Rebecca Kill...! The state of Minnesota is proud of you and Jerry and thank you for all you do for Gopher Football. And yes that hug she gave Jerry on the field at Michigan was priceless....
 



When JK was interviewing at Saginaw Valley for his first head coaching job, he was asked whether he thought being from Kansas would hamper his recruiting. "Take a look at my wife and tell me I can't recruit," he said with a big grin. She is a beautiful woman now, but 20 years ago, she was a knockout -- especially compared to JK, who's beauty must all be on the inside. lol. But, RK is way more than a pretty face and just about as inspirational as her husband. I encourage anyone who gets the chance to walk up to her and say "Hi" and report back here with the results.

How man GHers out there have actually spoken to RK or JK?
 

Great thread, and probably overdue. I agree 1000%. Thanks for posting. I went up to Mrs. Kill at the NMSU game in Las Cruces and she was so kind. I simply wanted to thank her and her husband for coming to Minnesota and let her know how great they are for the state of Minnesota and how much I, as a fan, appreciate their efforts. Even got a photo together. Cheers to Mrs. kill!
 

Some Day...Is Coming! said:
Great thread, and probably overdue. I agree 1000%. Thanks for posting. I went up to Mrs. Kill at the NMSU game in Las Cruces and she was so kind. I simply wanted to thank her and her husband for coming to Minnesota and let her know how great they are for the state of Minnesota and how much I, as a fan, appreciate their efforts. Even got a photo together. Cheers to Mrs. kill!
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I am assuming you did not include a photo because she made you look ugly?
 



Nicely done. When it comes to Rebecca, Jerry definitely out kicked the coverage!
 


^ Perhaps my sarcasm meter is in the repair shop but that was not a dig at Jerry but rather a compliment that he landed Rebecca and a good catch for her too.
 

I read the CNN article and Coach Kill is definitely a lucky man. What an awesome family he has.
 



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