Today's Sports Huddle summary of coach Kill's responses to Sid and Dave's queries:
1) Brainerd visit: "It was great." Met with a lot of fans Thursday evening and the next day for a golf outing. "We have passionate fans in the area." Brainerd coach, Ron Stolski, is head of the state high school coaches association. We have great relationships with the coaches and must continue to develop relational foundation.
2) Spring high school football: Southern states are deeply involved in spring ball, whereas Midwest and northern states it's non-existent (culture thing). Killl went on to say, during the home game schedule and after they've finished pre-games preparations, assistant coaches will attend Friday night games to scout potential recruits (reportedly that hasn't been done at Minnesota in the past).
3) Coach Kill is visiting several state locations this month, however, he'll devote four or five days with his staff to script two-a-day practices and what they want to do during fall camp. Coaches taking turns for vacations this month . . . recharge their batteries for the upcoming season.
4) Bill Miller: Most of Kill's coaching staff followed him to the U. However, he wanted to hire a coach that was familiar with Minnesota and recruiting. Bill Miller fits that bill, and Kill has known Miller for a long, long time. "Not too many in the coaching profession who don't know Bill Miller."
5) Coaches will spend the last two weeks of July preparing for two-a-days. In truth, two-a-days for the coaches wiill start the last two weeks of the month. Coach Kill doesn't expect too many changes for the returning players; however, there could be position changes for incoming freshmen . . . finding a place for each player. 105 players will be in for the two-a-days. "A lot of work to do before the start of two-a-days." And, "We'll find out who's committed during two-a-days."
6) Recent verbals: "So far, so good." " What happens in February is most important. Who wants to play and be at the University of Minnesota."
7) Early signing period: "Two signing periods could be a good thing, but then recruiting would go out earlier." Need to make changes for the good of the game, but, more importantly, what's good for the kids. "We sometimes forget about the kids."
8) Open practices: Kill in his travels around the state has indicated that some of his early sessions of two-a-days may be open to the public. Kill said he'll be meeting with staff and then decide the issue. Kill wants the state to know that the Golden Gophers is their team!
9) High school coaches helping the U recruit: Kill wants the state's high school coaches calling each other talking up Minnesota and top players should stay in Minnesota. "We want to keep the best players in state."
10) JC player signed: John Raabe had a great spring at tight end in the classroom (3.8 GPA).
G'Shaun Harris has work to do - work habits must change. Malcom Moulton - two-a-days will show what he can do." "Josh Campion (prep school) had an outstanding spring and worked hard in the classroom. He had a ton of reps in spring - looks to be a great asset."
Go Gophers!!
1) Brainerd visit: "It was great." Met with a lot of fans Thursday evening and the next day for a golf outing. "We have passionate fans in the area." Brainerd coach, Ron Stolski, is head of the state high school coaches association. We have great relationships with the coaches and must continue to develop relational foundation.
2) Spring high school football: Southern states are deeply involved in spring ball, whereas Midwest and northern states it's non-existent (culture thing). Killl went on to say, during the home game schedule and after they've finished pre-games preparations, assistant coaches will attend Friday night games to scout potential recruits (reportedly that hasn't been done at Minnesota in the past).
3) Coach Kill is visiting several state locations this month, however, he'll devote four or five days with his staff to script two-a-day practices and what they want to do during fall camp. Coaches taking turns for vacations this month . . . recharge their batteries for the upcoming season.
4) Bill Miller: Most of Kill's coaching staff followed him to the U. However, he wanted to hire a coach that was familiar with Minnesota and recruiting. Bill Miller fits that bill, and Kill has known Miller for a long, long time. "Not too many in the coaching profession who don't know Bill Miller."
5) Coaches will spend the last two weeks of July preparing for two-a-days. In truth, two-a-days for the coaches wiill start the last two weeks of the month. Coach Kill doesn't expect too many changes for the returning players; however, there could be position changes for incoming freshmen . . . finding a place for each player. 105 players will be in for the two-a-days. "A lot of work to do before the start of two-a-days." And, "We'll find out who's committed during two-a-days."
6) Recent verbals: "So far, so good." " What happens in February is most important. Who wants to play and be at the University of Minnesota."
7) Early signing period: "Two signing periods could be a good thing, but then recruiting would go out earlier." Need to make changes for the good of the game, but, more importantly, what's good for the kids. "We sometimes forget about the kids."
8) Open practices: Kill in his travels around the state has indicated that some of his early sessions of two-a-days may be open to the public. Kill said he'll be meeting with staff and then decide the issue. Kill wants the state to know that the Golden Gophers is their team!
9) High school coaches helping the U recruit: Kill wants the state's high school coaches calling each other talking up Minnesota and top players should stay in Minnesota. "We want to keep the best players in state."
10) JC player signed: John Raabe had a great spring at tight end in the classroom (3.8 GPA).
G'Shaun Harris has work to do - work habits must change. Malcom Moulton - two-a-days will show what he can do." "Josh Campion (prep school) had an outstanding spring and worked hard in the classroom. He had a ton of reps in spring - looks to be a great asset."
Go Gophers!!
