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Many people have made post in many threads, about wether we should or should not redshirt our incoming Freshman.
Especially Faalele,Dunlap,Bateman. I am a firm believer. That you should always play your best players. Period.
Having said that. I have another view as well.
Is it practical. at this point to redshirt them. If they are the best ones at their positions this upcoming year?
Fleck is trying to create a culture here. A winning culture. A culture of an environment of great football history,and tradition.
I'm going to talk only about the football side of life here.
Some kids are looking for where they can play right away as freshman. Others. don't care if they sit or not.
However, let's be honest. At this point the U of M does not have the luxury of sitting freshman for a year.
Coach fleck has to put the best product out on the field. In order to influence(show)the next recruiting classes that things are going in a positive direction. Lets make no mistake about it. Fleck good a little help(FROM THE FORCE)in landing Faalele, andDunlap, because of Zach Annexstad.
The U is not at a point like power house schools. Who have so many top quality football players at each position, that they have that luxury.
At this point Fleck has to utilize the gift that god dropped in his lap and play them. Get to bowl games. Produce right away and give future recruits the impression that the future here in Minnesota is extremely bright. Thus, making The U more attractive and inviting for them.
Later, when we can compete. On an annual basis for top talent at each position. We will have the ability, like other top programs. To redshirt players, because. We will have multiple top echelon players at each position,and they will not be as vital to the continuation of success as the need is right now to produce and forge ahead.
In an Ideal world. Everyone would love to Redshirt them. But, is it practical?
Many people have made post in many threads, about wether we should or should not redshirt our incoming Freshman.
Especially Faalele,Dunlap,Bateman. I am a firm believer. That you should always play your best players. Period.
Having said that. I have another view as well.
Is it practical. at this point to redshirt them. If they are the best ones at their positions this upcoming year?
Fleck is trying to create a culture here. A winning culture. A culture of an environment of great football history,and tradition.
I'm going to talk only about the football side of life here.
Some kids are looking for where they can play right away as freshman. Others. don't care if they sit or not.
However, let's be honest. At this point the U of M does not have the luxury of sitting freshman for a year.
Coach fleck has to put the best product out on the field. In order to influence(show)the next recruiting classes that things are going in a positive direction. Lets make no mistake about it. Fleck good a little help(FROM THE FORCE)in landing Faalele, andDunlap, because of Zach Annexstad.
The U is not at a point like power house schools. Who have so many top quality football players at each position, that they have that luxury.
At this point Fleck has to utilize the gift that god dropped in his lap and play them. Get to bowl games. Produce right away and give future recruits the impression that the future here in Minnesota is extremely bright. Thus, making The U more attractive and inviting for them.
Later, when we can compete. On an annual basis for top talent at each position. We will have the ability, like other top programs. To redshirt players, because. We will have multiple top echelon players at each position,and they will not be as vital to the continuation of success as the need is right now to produce and forge ahead.
In an Ideal world. Everyone would love to Redshirt them. But, is it practical?
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