Minnesota's Tracy Claeys walks the sideline during the second half of a 2013 game at Michigan State. Claeys, typically the Gophers' defensive coordinator, will assume the role of interim head coach after Jerry Kill's retirement this week due to health concerns.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Jerry Kill's midseason retirement as Minnesota's coach was the type of stunner that could put a program in disarray.
Starting with Tracy Claeys, the Gophers were in position to handle it.
"I want to be the next head football coach here. I mean, that's all there is to it, OK?