STrib: With 2 titles and 2 degrees, Nyles Pinckney joins Gophers from Clemson seeking new goal and role

[BleedGopher]

per Marcus:

Nyles Pinckney has two national titles and two bachelor's degrees to his credit, but he didn't hesitate to pursue the opportunity to play a sixth season of college football.

Players with far less on their résumés move on.

Pinckney instead transferred from national power Clemson to play in the Big Ten and finish his career with P.J. Fleck's underdog Gophers. Utilizing an extra year of eligibility allowed during the pandemic, the 23-year-old wanted to write his final chapter in college with a third degree and leadership role bringing credibility to a deep and talented U defensive line.

"Thought I was going to play college football for three years and go to the NFL like they tell every kid," Pinckney said. "Then I realized everybody has different strides and different paths they have to take."

With 2 titles and 2 degrees, Nyles Pinckney joins Gophers from Clemson seeking new goal and role

A graduate transfer from football powerhouse Clemson, defensive lineman Nyles Pinckney is looking to achieve even more in the classroom and on the football field.

www.startribune.com

Go Gophers!!

 

[hungan1]

per Marcus:

Nyles Pinckney has two national titles and two bachelor's degrees to his credit, but he didn't hesitate to pursue the opportunity to play a sixth season of college football.

Players with far less on their résumés move on.

Pinckney instead transferred from national power Clemson to play in the Big Ten and finish his career with P.J. Fleck's underdog Gophers. Utilizing an extra year of eligibility allowed during the pandemic, the 23-year-old wanted to write his final chapter in college with a third degree and leadership role bringing credibility to a deep and talented U defensive line.

"Thought I was going to play college football for three years and go to the NFL like they tell every kid," Pinckney said. "Then I realized everybody has different strides and different paths they have to take."

With 2 titles and 2 degrees, Nyles Pinckney joins Gophers from Clemson seeking new goal and role

A graduate transfer from football powerhouse Clemson, defensive lineman Nyles Pinckney is looking to achieve even more in the classroom and on the football field.

www.startribune.com

Go Gophers!!

He is thirteenth in tackles/assists at Clemson. He has a second chance to prove that he can do better.

 

[GopherPD]

Sounds like a quality person. Making the most out of his college experience.

 

[A_Slab_of_Bacon]

After five years at Clemson, Pinckney received bachelor's degrees in criminal justice in 2019 and sociology in 2020 – and he's working on his master's in education and human development at Minnesota.

For those who might be curious in the same way I am.