Souhan: Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck doesn’t need to overhype his program anymore

[BleedGopher]

Per Souhan:

So last week, during his last full-length news conference before the season opener, Fleck raved about the state of his program, which isn’t surprising.

What was surprising was that he didn’t make any excuses. He didn’t downplay expectations.

And he could. He coaches a disadvantaged program in what might be the best conference in college football. He is expected to contend with teams that contend for national titles, and those teams have inherent advantages: more money, more tradition, better facilities, bigger stadiums.

While no one wants to hear him complain about his plight, he could make a fact-based argument for lowered expectations.

What I heard last week was an endearing blend of pride and optimism, which is justified by these developments:

Souhan: Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck doesn’t need to overhype his program anymore

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck is known for his over-the-top promotion, but this year he’s focusing on pride and optimism. Read more in Jim Souhan's latest.

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Go Gophers!!

 

[pregameatblarneys]

Souhan- not a dink?

 

[highwayman]

I can only read what is on this page, as I will never give a dime to ST.

"While no one wants to hear him complain about his plight, he could make a fact-based argument for lowered expectations."

F.U. Soupcan

IMO being a fan is to rarely if ever have lowered expectations. That's why they play the games and don't rely on EA Sports to do it.

Go Gophers!

 

[Breakin' The Plane]

Major League Baseball and college football are terribly run sports that thrive because fans can’t quit them.

He's right on the money with that statement.

 

[Schnauzer]

Major League Baseball and college football are terribly run sports that thrive because fans can’t quit them.

He's right on the money with that statement.

That stuck out to me as well. He hit the nail on the head with that comment.

I can only read what is on this page, as I will never give a dime to ST.

"While no one wants to hear him complain about his plight, he could make a fact-based argument for lowered expectations."

F.U. Soupcan

IMO being a fan is to rarely if ever have lowered expectations. That's why they play the games and don't rely on EA Sports to do it.

Go Gophers!

I subscribe to the digital version of the Strib and they accommodated me to break up my payment so that they recognize $.10 every month is in the name of "highwayman".