P.J. Fleck extolled the attributes and virtues of the 31 incoming freshman players signed to the Gophers’ 2026 recruiting class last Wednesday. He even shouted out notable things about some of their parents and siblings.

For instance, Tolleson, Ariz., receiver Rico Blassingame’s mom and dad love craft beer. Beverly and Ryan will likely be spotted with pints in a local brewery when visiting their son next fall.

The kid brother of Janesville, Wis., offensive lineman Gavin Meier was exceptionally inquisitive during a recruiting meeting in Fleck’s corner office at the U. Kenny peppered the head coach with questions.

The mother of Newberry, Fla., receiver Hayden Moore “makes the best macaroni and cheese in the world,” Fleck exclaimed. Heidi carefully sent a sample of the dish to Minnesota fo

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