Coach Kill's comments and responses to Sid Hartman's and Dave Mona's questions on today's Sports Huddle:
1) Sid asked coach Kill about this year's campers. According to assistant coaches that Sid has talked to, this year's group is much better than last year's: Kill said he's pleased with this year's group. He went on to say that they have several campers that are late bloomers: "others (coaches) may not know about." He said there are more of those type of players than last year. He sounded quite positive when responding to the question. There are two more camp dates: July 20 and 22.
2) Sid asked, again, about the "Date Night With Coach Kill and Rebecca" event: The evening event will be held on Thursday, July 19 at 6 o'clock. It's open to men and women and they want to give the participants a game day experience: jerseys will be issued in the locker room and then they'll exit to the TCF Bank Stadium field. They'll meet with the assistant coaches and their wives. Kill called it an "evening of fantasy football." If interested, call (612) 624-3826 and ask for Rachel for additional details.
3) Dave asked a GH question about scholarships for kickers in a year of limited available scholarships: Kill said they have a kicker and punter presently on scholarship. He then said punters and kickers are unique and an important part of the game. In short, they're always looking for quality kickers and punters. (Sounded as though he would offer a scholarship, if a quality player is available and then let the players sort it out - play the best players.)
4) Dave then asked about walkon players: Kill stressed the importance of a good walkon program. He said they built the programs at Southern Illinois and Northern Illinois University on numbers. He holds a special place in his heart for walkons (as he was a walkon). "I don't treat them differently." (He said he has 36 freshman on campus at this time, including walkons.) He tells the players that if they work hard and work their way up to starting roles they'll be rewarded, and he then cited Cameron Botticelli. Botticelli was a walkon that's now on scholarship and is a starter on the defensive line. He also cited NDSU and other FCS schools that do a good job of recruiting in Minnesota. (He'd like to get some of the players that commit to FCS schools to walkon at Minnesota.)
Kill closed this week's segment talking about the good venues to enjoy in the area. He attended a Twins game this past week.
Go Gophers!!
FYI, an important family commitment will prevent me from covering the Sports Huddle next Sunday.
1) Sid asked coach Kill about this year's campers. According to assistant coaches that Sid has talked to, this year's group is much better than last year's: Kill said he's pleased with this year's group. He went on to say that they have several campers that are late bloomers: "others (coaches) may not know about." He said there are more of those type of players than last year. He sounded quite positive when responding to the question. There are two more camp dates: July 20 and 22.
2) Sid asked, again, about the "Date Night With Coach Kill and Rebecca" event: The evening event will be held on Thursday, July 19 at 6 o'clock. It's open to men and women and they want to give the participants a game day experience: jerseys will be issued in the locker room and then they'll exit to the TCF Bank Stadium field. They'll meet with the assistant coaches and their wives. Kill called it an "evening of fantasy football." If interested, call (612) 624-3826 and ask for Rachel for additional details.
3) Dave asked a GH question about scholarships for kickers in a year of limited available scholarships: Kill said they have a kicker and punter presently on scholarship. He then said punters and kickers are unique and an important part of the game. In short, they're always looking for quality kickers and punters. (Sounded as though he would offer a scholarship, if a quality player is available and then let the players sort it out - play the best players.)
4) Dave then asked about walkon players: Kill stressed the importance of a good walkon program. He said they built the programs at Southern Illinois and Northern Illinois University on numbers. He holds a special place in his heart for walkons (as he was a walkon). "I don't treat them differently." (He said he has 36 freshman on campus at this time, including walkons.) He tells the players that if they work hard and work their way up to starting roles they'll be rewarded, and he then cited Cameron Botticelli. Botticelli was a walkon that's now on scholarship and is a starter on the defensive line. He also cited NDSU and other FCS schools that do a good job of recruiting in Minnesota. (He'd like to get some of the players that commit to FCS schools to walkon at Minnesota.)
Kill closed this week's segment talking about the good venues to enjoy in the area. He attended a Twins game this past week.
Go Gophers!!
FYI, an important family commitment will prevent me from covering the Sports Huddle next Sunday.
