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Per the Daily:
Fleck, during his opening dialogue announcing the class of 2024 on National Signing Day on Dec. 20, 2023, said Minnesota has always been a developmental program during his time in Minneapolis.
“We said from day one we’re always going to be a high school developmental program,” Fleck said.
The sentiment regarding the program’s recruiting still rings true as Fleck announced another massive class of incoming players, highlighted by two players dubbed the best players in their respective states in Koi Perich (Minn.) and Riley Sunram (N.D.).
Fleck makes sure young players develop into stars, whether it is Tyler Nubin, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Jordan Howden or Mohamed Ibrahim. Another name who did not get as much shine for his impactful contributions is center Nathan Boe.
Boe was named a captain for the 2023 season and went on to his sixth season wearing the maroon and gold. Boe said he never imagined he would lead the Gophers out on senior day at Huntington Bank Stadium.
“I can’t thank Coach Fleck enough,” Boe said. “I would have never thought I would have been leading the guys out of the tunnel as a senior. … I think if you stick through something and you grit it out, you’d be shocked at what can happen.”
Boe is a prime example of how the developmental program works. The former Gophers center was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for his performance in 2023.
mndaily.com
Go Gophers!!
Fleck, during his opening dialogue announcing the class of 2024 on National Signing Day on Dec. 20, 2023, said Minnesota has always been a developmental program during his time in Minneapolis.
“We said from day one we’re always going to be a high school developmental program,” Fleck said.
The sentiment regarding the program’s recruiting still rings true as Fleck announced another massive class of incoming players, highlighted by two players dubbed the best players in their respective states in Koi Perich (Minn.) and Riley Sunram (N.D.).
Fleck makes sure young players develop into stars, whether it is Tyler Nubin, Brevyn Spann-Ford, Jordan Howden or Mohamed Ibrahim. Another name who did not get as much shine for his impactful contributions is center Nathan Boe.
Boe was named a captain for the 2023 season and went on to his sixth season wearing the maroon and gold. Boe said he never imagined he would lead the Gophers out on senior day at Huntington Bank Stadium.
“I can’t thank Coach Fleck enough,” Boe said. “I would have never thought I would have been leading the guys out of the tunnel as a senior. … I think if you stick through something and you grit it out, you’d be shocked at what can happen.”
Boe is a prime example of how the developmental program works. The former Gophers center was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for his performance in 2023.
Analysis: P.J. Fleck’s “Row the Boat” mantra built a culture of winning at Minnesota
The program looks to lean on the strong foundation built in previous years to bounce back from a season that left a lot to be desired.
mndaily.com
Go Gophers!!
