In college football, it’s easier to recruit speed than strength. Physicality is something coaches must develop when players arrive to a program. As the Gophers continue to build depth in the trenches, young players will be on the field before they completely develop physically. It’s a challenge head coach P.J. Fleck has been tasked with overcoming in his second season as head coach.
“You can get the speed in here, but it takes a few cycles to be able to go through. Remember, there’s 33 freshmen on our two-deep.” Fleck said. “These are kids who have not been in our program more than one year and some have only been here three months.