was on the Sports Huddle for several minutes during the first segment:
1) Credited Coach Horton and staff and the team's chemistry that turned the last two games around last year (Illinois and Iowa). Wanted the seniors and team to end the season with an exclamation point.
2) The two wins in the Big 10 last season has carried over to this year's edition. We learned to play together and prepared us (positive attitude) for the off-season.
3) Duane Bennett was recruited by Coach Mason. Picked Minnesota because of the city atmosphere and the players.
4) Marqueis Gray: In the transition phase . . . he's ready to take over . . . we're starting to learn things about Marqueis; what he likes (favors) as a QB - strengths and weakensses.
5) Kill: Great guy . . . player oriented. Coach Kill is a life coach; what you do off the field. Values learned on the field will last a lifetime.
6) Spring practices taught us what the coaches want and expect and how the sessions are run.
7) Talked briefly about his receiving abilities: "Try to do what I can as a receiver."
8) USC: A great test for us . . . playing a great team in their backyard. We're looking forward to the opportunity and the opportunities that'll present themselves in the game.
9) Referenced last season's loss to NIU: Now that they've experienced the knowledge and disciipline and the continuity of the new staff, they understand/appreciate how and why NIU won.
10) Summer workouts: Five days a week with strength coach, Eric Klein. Worked with Rallis and others in getting the players together for their informal workouts.
11) Morale: Spirits are high . . . discipline being instilled . . . little things matter . . . we're excited where we're headed.
12) Kill is a no-nonsense coach. One player (not identified) is currently under disciplinary action.
13) Team's 2.75 gpa: Coach kill is big on academics . . . do everything right, including in the classroom.
Go Gophers!!
Coach Kill will be on the Sports Huddle at 10:30 a.m.
1) Credited Coach Horton and staff and the team's chemistry that turned the last two games around last year (Illinois and Iowa). Wanted the seniors and team to end the season with an exclamation point.
2) The two wins in the Big 10 last season has carried over to this year's edition. We learned to play together and prepared us (positive attitude) for the off-season.
3) Duane Bennett was recruited by Coach Mason. Picked Minnesota because of the city atmosphere and the players.
4) Marqueis Gray: In the transition phase . . . he's ready to take over . . . we're starting to learn things about Marqueis; what he likes (favors) as a QB - strengths and weakensses.
5) Kill: Great guy . . . player oriented. Coach Kill is a life coach; what you do off the field. Values learned on the field will last a lifetime.
6) Spring practices taught us what the coaches want and expect and how the sessions are run.
7) Talked briefly about his receiving abilities: "Try to do what I can as a receiver."
8) USC: A great test for us . . . playing a great team in their backyard. We're looking forward to the opportunity and the opportunities that'll present themselves in the game.
9) Referenced last season's loss to NIU: Now that they've experienced the knowledge and disciipline and the continuity of the new staff, they understand/appreciate how and why NIU won.
10) Summer workouts: Five days a week with strength coach, Eric Klein. Worked with Rallis and others in getting the players together for their informal workouts.
11) Morale: Spirits are high . . . discipline being instilled . . . little things matter . . . we're excited where we're headed.
12) Kill is a no-nonsense coach. One player (not identified) is currently under disciplinary action.
13) Team's 2.75 gpa: Coach kill is big on academics . . . do everything right, including in the classroom.
Go Gophers!!
Coach Kill will be on the Sports Huddle at 10:30 a.m.
