P.J. Fleck signed a new seven-year contract extension with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, according to a release from the school.
Fleck’s name was previously floated in coaching rumors as the LSU and USC jobs opened up during the 2021 regular season.
The new seven-year deal keeps Fleck at the school through the 2028 season, pending Board of Regents approval. Fleck is in the middle of his fifth season with Minnesota.
"This is home," Fleck said in a release via the school. "Our family loves it here and we are excited to continue this journey at the University of Minnesota. From day one, we talked about cultural sustainability and how important it is to building a successful football program and life program. Today is another step in that process, and this new contract is a commitment to our elite staff and the entire state of Minnesota. Heather and I are so thankful to our staff, Mark Coyle, President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents for trusting us to lead this program.
“Our goal is to recruit and coach at an elite level and to have our young people achieve academic, athletic, social and spiritual excellence. It's a tremendous honor to lead this program, and we will continue to work to build a culture that connects the entire state."
Just sayin': Did Fleck start the rumour that LSU and/or USC was interested in him?...
Anyway, Minnesota is now looking to row the fricking boat through the 2028 season.