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What Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck said at weekly press conference
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Year 2 of the P.J. Fleck era got off on the right foot in Week 1, as Minnesota cruised past New Mexico State in a 48-10 to start the season.
The Gophers showed good offensive balance in the win and true freshman quarterback Zack Annexstad was (nearly) mistake free, throwing for 220 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in the game.
Minnesota now gears up for a Week 2 matchup against Fresno State. Here’s what Fleck said at his weekly press conference:
"I think we started a bit slow, but we got into a rhythm." Fleck, on the offensive line against New Mexico State.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
"They're a tough football team. It's a very good football team that's coming in here." Fleck, on Fresno State.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
"I was really proud of his poise and how he handled himself." Fleck, on Zack Annexstad's debut.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
"To have that type of confidence, to run the system, own the team, and take that accountability on himself- it's great to see." Fleck, on Zack Annexstad.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
"I'm really excited for him. It just shows, to generate the offense with the young team that we have, we have to get creative." Fleck, on Seth Green's selflessness to help the team.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
"I think Rodney is really special." Fleck talks about how Rodney has improved in his leadership and how he's got the chance to be something great.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
"It was one of the best practices we've ever had. It was one of the most efficient, most energetic…they're learning HOW to do it." Fleck, on the team fully embracing the HOW culture.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
"Row the Boat, Ski U Mah, and Go #Gophers." Fleck ends his time at the podium and Rodney Smith will take his place.
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 4, 2018
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB