MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football team starts spring practice this week, and P.J. Fleck is starting his eighth season with the Gophers.
That’s key, after another program reportedly showed interest in Fleck as recently as two months ago. Chip Kelly left UCLA to be the offensive coordinator for Ryan Day at Ohio State, and Fleck was immediately linked to the Bruins’ opening.
#Gophers coach PJ Fleck speaking with reporters today as Minnesota’s spring football season starts. He was asked about interest from UCLA:
“I just love being at Minnesota. I don’t think there’s much more to say than that.” @FOX9 pic.twitter.com/CjQTcJxwsN
— Jeff Wald (@JeffWaldFox9) March 20, 2024
Fleck addressed the situation for the first time with reporters on Wednesday at Athletes Village. Minnesota will hold its first spring practice on Thursday.
“I just love being at Minnesota. I don’t know if there’s much to say after that. I just love being here, I’ve told you that before. We’ve built a life here, not just make a living being a football coach,” Fleck said. “We’re embedded in the community, we love this place. We love the city, love the university, it’s been really good to us. I think cultural sustainability is really important for success, especially in 2024 with the way college football is changing. I think it’s really important for the development of programs. Yeah, just love being at Minnesota.”
While on vacation with his wife, Heather, back on Feb. 10, Fleck posted to social media, “Honored to be the Head Football Coach at Minnesota!! Ready for an ELITE 2024 season!! Now back to our wedding anniversary trip!!”
Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle told FOX 9 as recently as last week the interest from UCLA in Fleck was very real. Coyle and Fleck had multiple conversations during that time,…
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Publish date : 2024-03-20 16:23:01
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