Gophers' Fleck presents Penn State game ball to Gov. Walz
University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck followed through on his promise to give the state an official token of appreciation from Saturday’s big win over Penn State.
Appearing Tuesday with Gov. Tim Walz at TCF Bank Stadium, Fleck handed over the ball from his team’s game-clinching interception.
“We just want to present the game ball from the Penn State victory, victory No. 9 for the season to you and the state of Minnesota,” Fleck told Walz.
In response, Walz praised the way Fleck and his team have gone about their season.
The team is ranked 7th in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, which is the highest in almost 60 years.
“It’s the professionalism. It’s the sense of common purpose. It’s a humble confidence that this team exudes,” said the governor.
The Gophers have another tough test this weekend in a road game against No. 23 Iowa.
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