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PJ Fleck appeared on the Sports Huddle on WCCO Sunday morning. (as I type this it is snowing like heck in SW MN......)
Fleck could not appear live. They ran a taped interview with Sid. (the taped interviews, for whatever reason, Fleck tends to give shorter answers.)
Sid: difference in Spring practice this year compared to last year.
PJ: this year it's more competitive. more jobs are up for grabs. we're better at running systems - offense, defense, special teams. had a good practice today - the best we've had all spring. the team is figuring it out.
Sid: the red-shirts are making a contribution?
PJ: tremendous. And, we'll add 18 FR this fall who will help.
Sid: what about the 7 players who came in early (SQotW). Will they play?
PJ: we'll find out in training camp. competition is going to be very tight
Sid: any individual players stood out so far?
PJ: not in particular
Sid: what about QBs?
PJ: really happy right now, and I'm happy about where we're headed in the future
Sid: you like the RS QB? (Morgan)
PJ: I like him a lot. he's smart, intelligent. showing tremendous leadership. But Zach (Annexstad) has come along strong. he's been here 6 months, but it looks like he's been here 5 years. And Vic gives us a different dimension.
Sid: So you like the RS QB?
PJ: I like them all
Sid: how about moving Green to another position - how's that working out?
PJ: it's been a great move. you can see him smiling at practice. you're seeing his natural ability, instincts. he still has a lot to learn.
Sid: good to have Winfield and Douglas back?
PJ: these guys will be tremendous players. they've had great springs
Sid: OL situation better than last year
PJ: we have more bodies. very competitive. Coach Callahan making huge strides with line - in their demeanor and assignments.
Sid: can you replace Richardson?
PJ: not easy. But we have to be able to find people who can play to that ability, and in the future, even exceed that ability. we need guys to step up. Some of the FR may have to play
Sid: (live) they didn't raise ticket prices. Murray's certificate.
Fleck could not appear live. They ran a taped interview with Sid. (the taped interviews, for whatever reason, Fleck tends to give shorter answers.)
Sid: difference in Spring practice this year compared to last year.
PJ: this year it's more competitive. more jobs are up for grabs. we're better at running systems - offense, defense, special teams. had a good practice today - the best we've had all spring. the team is figuring it out.
Sid: the red-shirts are making a contribution?
PJ: tremendous. And, we'll add 18 FR this fall who will help.
Sid: what about the 7 players who came in early (SQotW). Will they play?
PJ: we'll find out in training camp. competition is going to be very tight
Sid: any individual players stood out so far?
PJ: not in particular
Sid: what about QBs?
PJ: really happy right now, and I'm happy about where we're headed in the future
Sid: you like the RS QB? (Morgan)
PJ: I like him a lot. he's smart, intelligent. showing tremendous leadership. But Zach (Annexstad) has come along strong. he's been here 6 months, but it looks like he's been here 5 years. And Vic gives us a different dimension.
Sid: So you like the RS QB?
PJ: I like them all
Sid: how about moving Green to another position - how's that working out?
PJ: it's been a great move. you can see him smiling at practice. you're seeing his natural ability, instincts. he still has a lot to learn.
Sid: good to have Winfield and Douglas back?
PJ: these guys will be tremendous players. they've had great springs
Sid: OL situation better than last year
PJ: we have more bodies. very competitive. Coach Callahan making huge strides with line - in their demeanor and assignments.
Sid: can you replace Richardson?
PJ: not easy. But we have to be able to find people who can play to that ability, and in the future, even exceed that ability. we need guys to step up. Some of the FR may have to play
Sid: (live) they didn't raise ticket prices. Murray's certificate.