A sexual assault scandal forced a change in Gophers football leadership last season. Head coach P.J. Fleck is already bringing in a new culture with classes and guest speakers.
After NFL departures, expelled players and transfers, the Gophers' defense success rests on the shoulders of the linebackers, with a heavy-hearted Jonathan Celestin leading the way.
Conor Rhoda was told in December his scholarship was getting pulled. Eight months and a P.J. Fleck phone call later, Rhoda is now one of the team's starting quarterbacks.
Last season, the Gophers and their high-octane offense were upset in the first round of the NCAA tournament, and while the team looks a lot different now, senior Sydney Squires will try to prevent that from happening again.
