MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football squad wraps up the 2024 season next Friday when they face Virginia Tech at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte.
This means the Gophers could have the opportunity to douse head coach P.J. Fleck in mayonnaise if they win against the Hokies. The victorious coach of the match has a Gatorade-sized container of mayo poured on them. Fleck has already stated that he is eager to take part in the tradition of Minnesota winning the game. He reiterated that point while talking to reporters following bowl practice on Saturday.
“That’s what makes college football so enjoyable.” Everyone wants to observe that for coaches, point. “I believe it’s a unique and fun tradition to dump mayo on the coach’s head,” Fleck mentioned. “That’s what truly makes college football unique.” “I’m still up for doubling it if it takes place.”
Max Brosmer also hopes to see it occur. However, he would rather Fleck had hair.
“I’m uncertain about Coach Fleck’s preference for mayonnaise, so we’ll find out what that entails if we achieve victory.” “I sort of wish he had hair, as I believe it would get caught in it a bit more,” Brosmer quipped. “It may be simpler to tidy up if he’s freshly shaven, so I’m looking forward to that.”
The Gophers concluded the regular season with a record of 7-5 and aim to achieve a 6-0 bowl game record under Fleck.
Who’s included, who’s excluded?
Why it matters: College teams participating in bowl games, but not in the College Football Playoff, often see players looking to enter the NFL Draft choosing to sit out postseason games to avoid injuries. For the Gophers, anticipate not seeing Aireontae Ersery, Cody Lindenberg, Justin Walley, Jah Joyner, and Daniel Jackson.
Brosmer and Quinn Carroll both announced that they will compete, and this will be their last game as Gophers. Brosmer arrived in Minnesota after passing for over 8,700 yards and 70 touchdowns during four years at New Hampshire. He passed for over 2,600 yards and 17 touchdowns while with the Gophers. Carroll spent three seasons on the offensive line at Minnesota after returning home from Notre Dame.
Fleck is fond of the 2024 transfer class.
What occurred? Following each season, teams see players depart for the NCAA transfer portal. Fleck and the Gophers experienced some losses following the last season, yet managed to retain most of their important players from this year’s 7-5 squad.
Fleck mentioned during his Signing Day press conference that he aims to bring in 10-15 transfers for the 2025 season. He is currently at 15, and the team is ranked No. 13 in the nation and third in the Big Ten. The Gophers have recruited three running backs, three wide receivers, one quarterback, one tight end, and three linemen.
“My role involves substituting everyone with an improved version of you that is a more youthful version of yourself.” “Fleck stated, ‘Your responsibility is to maintain your employment; that’s the nature of competition.'”
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