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Someone quoted PJ as saying, "I want to be the Barry Alvarez of Minnesota." I hope it's true, I pray it's true. A dynasty awakens.
Zach Barnett of Football Scoops had written an article on Movenber 6.
According to him, Fleck said it boils down to culture.
The way that you establish that is to have coaching staff that remain together for a long time.
Compare Iowa and Minnesota for example. Between 1973 until the present time, Iowa only had two coaches in 41 years - Hayden Fry (1979-1998) and Kirk Ferenz (1999-Present). Meanwhile, the Gophers went through 8 coaches in that time period - Salem (5), Holtz (2), Gutekunst (6), Brewster (4), Horton (1), Kill (5), Claeys (2), and now Fleck (3 years and counting).
First of all, you have to have the right set of coaches and full support from the AD up and a shared vision which what Wisconsin's Donna Shalala and Barry Alvarez had. It takes 4-6 years to cycle a program with coaches and assistants who stay together.
PJ Fleck is a hire for the generations. He is unique with the right set of skills and charisma.It is amazing what he did in three years! I think PJ Fleck fully intends to stay here for the long haul. He is the one to turn the program around.
Here is the link to the GOpherhole thread - http://www.forums.gopherhole.com/bo...k-wants-to-become-Minnesota%92s-Barry-Alvarez
Glen Mason feels slighted.