Many of the freshmen on the Gophers’ roster have been on the roster for roughly three months. Learning how to adjust is a challenge for everyone involved.
Head coach P.J. Fleck said the emotional component of being in a Division-1 program is the biggest hurdle young players must overcome. Whether it’s a relationship, family life, or personal expectations, the adjustment is important.
“To be able to watch them from where they were, to where they are now, there’s not a ton of difference because there’s not a physical difference,” Fleck said. “I think the biggest part is the emotional part of this whole thing.