Minnesota’s decision to fire head coach Tracy Claeys on Tuesday apparently is not sitting well with the program’s players.
A few Golden Gophers players provided comments to ESPN’s Brett McMurphy in response to the news. Quarterback Mitch Lender went on the record and questioned whether any players would want to remain with the program.
Minnesota QB Mitch Lender: “No one is happy w/administration right now. I don’t know who would want to be part of this program at this time"
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) January 3, 2017
An anonymous underclassman said “countless” players would transfer if they can.
Minnesota underclassman: “Doesn’t matter who coach is we don’t want to play for administration. Countless people will transfer if possible”
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) January 3, 2017
Claeys was fired for supporting his players’ boycott against the school’s administration over the suspension of 10 players before their bowl game.
Names like PJ Fleck, Les Miles and Bryan Harsin have been mentioned in connection with the job.
