Summarizing what Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck and players said postgame...
P.J. Fleck:
- One of the greatest bowl experiences he's had in his life
- Gives credit to Dino Babers and Syracuse
- Proud of his players, especially the senior class
- Told seniors this is not goodbye, it's just bye for now
- Mentions Coleman Bryson being one of the young players to step up today
- Really proud of Tanner and his support of Athan throughout his ups and downs
- Ironic that Tanner came in to finish the game today
- Says this senior class is a really, really special group. Hates to see them go.
- Says they've practiced the fake-pitch on the big kickoff return for about four weeks, credits Coach Wenger for that call
- Calls Athan's injury minor, not major. If it was during the season, he would guess a few weeks. Nothing long term.
- Calls Mo the ultimate overachiever. There is nothing he can't do. Never seen a player better within 12-yards. One of the greatest football players he's been around.
- Knows if Mo chooses to coach, he will be a great coach.
- Wasn't going to risk Nubin's hand playing today
- Excited about the younger players on this team - mentions Bryson, Green, Brockington, Jackson
- Have some other guys that are ready to step up as well
- Going to enjoy this and start building towards the 2023 season
Mohamed Ibrahim:
- Took things week-by-week, didn't really think about breaking Darrell Thompson's record until recently
- Says he made the right decision to come back this year
- In November, he didn't know what he was going to do
- Said he understood he could become a better football player if he came back
Tanner Morgan:
- Has a lot of gratefulness with players, coaches
- Known this coaching staff for eight years
- Was special that Mo came back in for the final snap
- Thinks Mo's number should be retired and nobody should wear 24 again
- Thankful for the care he received after his second injury this season
- Embraced the role of helping coach Athan and is thankful he got to step on the field again
- Honor to wear the #2 jersey
Coleman Bryson:
- Looked up at the screen when he scored the TD and couldn't believe it.
- Said he got beat on that exact route three or four times during the season.
Mariano Sori-Marin:
- Few communication errors on that last Syracuse drive before halftime
- Able to go in at halftime and get adjustments from Rossi and cleaned things up in the second half
P.J. Fleck:
- One of the greatest bowl experiences he's had in his life
- Gives credit to Dino Babers and Syracuse
- Proud of his players, especially the senior class
- Told seniors this is not goodbye, it's just bye for now
- Mentions Coleman Bryson being one of the young players to step up today
- Really proud of Tanner and his support of Athan throughout his ups and downs
- Ironic that Tanner came in to finish the game today
- Says this senior class is a really, really special group. Hates to see them go.
- Says they've practiced the fake-pitch on the big kickoff return for about four weeks, credits Coach Wenger for that call
- Calls Athan's injury minor, not major. If it was during the season, he would guess a few weeks. Nothing long term.
- Calls Mo the ultimate overachiever. There is nothing he can't do. Never seen a player better within 12-yards. One of the greatest football players he's been around.
- Knows if Mo chooses to coach, he will be a great coach.
- Wasn't going to risk Nubin's hand playing today
- Excited about the younger players on this team - mentions Bryson, Green, Brockington, Jackson
- Have some other guys that are ready to step up as well
- Going to enjoy this and start building towards the 2023 season
Mohamed Ibrahim:
- Took things week-by-week, didn't really think about breaking Darrell Thompson's record until recently
- Says he made the right decision to come back this year
- In November, he didn't know what he was going to do
- Said he understood he could become a better football player if he came back
Tanner Morgan:
- Has a lot of gratefulness with players, coaches
- Known this coaching staff for eight years
- Was special that Mo came back in for the final snap
- Thinks Mo's number should be retired and nobody should wear 24 again
- Thankful for the care he received after his second injury this season
- Embraced the role of helping coach Athan and is thankful he got to step on the field again
- Honor to wear the #2 jersey
Coleman Bryson:
- Looked up at the screen when he scored the TD and couldn't believe it.
- Said he got beat on that exact route three or four times during the season.
Mariano Sori-Marin:
- Few communication errors on that last Syracuse drive before halftime
- Able to go in at halftime and get adjustments from Rossi and cleaned things up in the second half
