It was a quarterback-heavy list of campers and visitors at Minnesota this past weekend. One of the featured signal-callers that toured campus and participated at the Gophers last Elite Camp of the summer was Laguna Beach (Calif.) product
Jackson Kollock.
The three-star product picked up an offer from Minnesota back on May 15th and was impressed with what he saw during his first trip to the Twin Cities.
Kollock detailed his time on campus with TGR below.
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- On what stood out during his Minnesota visit:
"Some things that really stood out to me was the culture and family they are building. The campus is beautiful and everyone in the program is so welcoming. Coach (P.J.) Fleck’s row your boat philosophy and the symbolism they used with the oar, boat, and compass really hit hard with me and spoke to me because of the things I have been through in life. I also really loved the energy of the coaching staff. Everyone is so passionate about football and you can tell they love what they do. That’s the type of program I want to be a part of and play for! I loved being coached up by Coach Fleck and Coach (Greg) Harbaugh at camp. They were running around with us and pushing us to be our best. I can’t wait to get back there."
- On what Coach Harbaugh likes about his skill set:
"Coach loved my huge upside because I’m a big, strong, young QB, and have a lot of room to grow. I am also very similar to the QB they have right now that’s going to start next year. He loved my accuracy and ability to make every throw on the field. I am a constantly learning and striving to be better."
- On what you like about Coach Harbaugh's personality:
"He is very passionate about what he does and brings a lot of high energy. He makes me feel very comfortable. I think he is someone I could see being a great mentor. He’s fun and easy to get along with. But he is also hungry to get better everyday and so am I. I think we get along pretty well."
- On how much he's liking Minnesota after his visit:
"Honestly I love it! I think it checks all the boxes for me. Football, academics, and social. It has so much to offer. I love to fish and be outdoors when I am not playing football and this is one of the best spots to do those things. I think the coaching staff at Minnesota will help me reach all my goals during college and beyond."
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