Claeys opened up that he had no idea which game the Gophers were going to be picked for, but that he thought it would be a game in California. It depends how many Big Ten teams they select for the New Years Day bowl games.
Claeys also noted that he hasn’t signed a new contract yet, because he’s been busy out and recruiting. He said that these two weeks are very important for recruiting before the bowl practices start, since there’s a dead period for a month that starts at the end of this week.
He also noted that he believes all of the coaches will be coming back, however in December is when most of the coaching jobs open up, so whenever somebody gets a chance to better themselves, that it is good for them to advance in their career.
We will be in the low 20’s for recruits for this year, around 22, Claeys thinks. He also said that they will be rewarding walk-on’s with some scholarships this year, but didn’t name any specifics.
He has not had time to meet with kids who have eligibility, but may not be coming back. He intends next week to meet with those kids when he gets back from recruiting. Claeys said that every year there are a few kids that may take that route, due to academics, not playing enough, etc.
Claeys also said that he is open to recruiting a JUCO quarterback or a graduate transfer to come in, but that he feels good with who they have right now. However, Claeys said he wants to meet with them face to face to get a feel for their culture and who they are, to see if it is a good fit. He mentions Russell Wilson as a situation that worked very well for Wisconsin, however you don’t want to bring a graduate transfer in and make them unhappy if they do not play.
Kiondre Thomas, Sam Schlueter, Connor Olson, Seth Green, Mark Williams, Demry Croft are players that Tracy specifically named that were redshirted that he believes will help the team next year. He had really good things to say about every one of them, and specifically with Mark Williams he will let him compete for the quarterback position, but believes that with his athleticism he can play another position as well.
Brandon Lingen will be out for the bowl game; they want to be smart with his recovery and not rush it. Cody Poock will be out as well. Jared Weyler should be able to play again for the bowl game.
Claeys said they are recruiting a quarterback, maybe two as well. If we do recruit two, he wants a guy that could possibly play another position. Claeys said that you have to recruit a quarterback and a running back every year for stability within the program.
Claeys also noted that he hasn’t signed a new contract yet, because he’s been busy out and recruiting. He said that these two weeks are very important for recruiting before the bowl practices start, since there’s a dead period for a month that starts at the end of this week.
He also noted that he believes all of the coaches will be coming back, however in December is when most of the coaching jobs open up, so whenever somebody gets a chance to better themselves, that it is good for them to advance in their career.
We will be in the low 20’s for recruits for this year, around 22, Claeys thinks. He also said that they will be rewarding walk-on’s with some scholarships this year, but didn’t name any specifics.
He has not had time to meet with kids who have eligibility, but may not be coming back. He intends next week to meet with those kids when he gets back from recruiting. Claeys said that every year there are a few kids that may take that route, due to academics, not playing enough, etc.
Claeys also said that he is open to recruiting a JUCO quarterback or a graduate transfer to come in, but that he feels good with who they have right now. However, Claeys said he wants to meet with them face to face to get a feel for their culture and who they are, to see if it is a good fit. He mentions Russell Wilson as a situation that worked very well for Wisconsin, however you don’t want to bring a graduate transfer in and make them unhappy if they do not play.
Kiondre Thomas, Sam Schlueter, Connor Olson, Seth Green, Mark Williams, Demry Croft are players that Tracy specifically named that were redshirted that he believes will help the team next year. He had really good things to say about every one of them, and specifically with Mark Williams he will let him compete for the quarterback position, but believes that with his athleticism he can play another position as well.
Brandon Lingen will be out for the bowl game; they want to be smart with his recovery and not rush it. Cody Poock will be out as well. Jared Weyler should be able to play again for the bowl game.
Claeys said they are recruiting a quarterback, maybe two as well. If we do recruit two, he wants a guy that could possibly play another position. Claeys said that you have to recruit a quarterback and a running back every year for stability within the program.
