Shoot - haven't checked Gopher Hole before now. (3:15pm Sunday) Sorry.
I listened to the Claeys segment, but didn't take notes. Here's what I remember.
as far as the incident - as Joe C said in his Strib article, Claeys did not want to speculate about what might happen. Said he wasn't sure about the details, but expected to meet with Coyle this week. He also stressed the positives with the program - relatively small number of off-field incidents - higher GPA, higher APR, higher graduation rates among players. Again reiterated that no one on the team is condoning or supporting sexual assault or harassment. But admitted that coaches are dealing with 17 to 22-year old young men, and off-field incidents will happen.
As far as football-related stuff.
Talked about the game plan for bowl game. Said they didn't do that much that was different - but tried to show WSU different looks on defense (that they hadn't seen on film from previous games). Said the fact that WSU does not present a run threat made it easier for the D to focus on the passing game - and because they're a spread team, that allows the Gophers to use more LB's in pass-rush situations. Mentioned how that scheme allows them to use Cashman in more situations (as opposed to a physical run-oriented team). Praised Cashman's ability to make plays. Talked a little bit about mechanics for giving a scholarship to a walk-on. Said the walk-on needs to be in the program for 2 years, and then you can award a scholly without it counting against the next year's scholly limit.
Claeys also talked about relative youth of team - a lot of FR and SO making contributions. Made sure to praise the SR's for their leadership and contributions, but noted it's a fairly small senior class, and said the future is bright.
Dave Mona asked how the coaches prepare for next year with the uncertainty about whether the "Gopher 10" will be available - noted the QB situation. Claeys said at this point, the staff is basically going out and trying to recruit players at every position every year - "recruit a full team" as he put it. Said they do not have to focus on any specific position area in recruiting - more of a focus on building overall depth. I don't think he addressed the QB depth chart directly.
Claeys said they're currently in a no-contact period for recruiting, but can make phone calls. Later in January, they can go out on the road. Said the coaches have been calling all the players who have made commitments to keep in touch and let them know what's happening. Said last year was a good recruiting class, and they expect the new class to be comparable. Feels recruiting is going well.
Subject of Matt Leidner came up. Claeys said the coaches did not know for sure until the day before the game that Moore would not be available. Had Matt L and Pirsig practicing at center - but Pirsig really did not want to have to play Center in a game, so he was rooting for Leidner to do well. Claeys also talked about how the extra bowl-game practices allow the coaches to give more reps to back-ups like Matt Leidner.
Mike Max gave his take on the situation - Max said he thinks Claeys will be back. Said there is a lot of support for Claeys among parents and boosters that he (Max) has spoken too. Max also said that he believes the players respect Claeys and want to play for him. Thinks people are making way too much of a big deal over one tweet. Max and Dave Mona also talked about all the good kids on the team.
Claeys also mentioned that he visited Sid in the hospital before the bowl game, and hopes Sid will make a speedy recovery.
That's the best I can do from memory. If anyone else remembers something, feel free to chime in.
