The first four seasons
How P.J. Fleck's first four years compare to other Gophers coaches
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck had a 26-19 overall record and a 15-19 Big Ten mark in his first four seasons at Minnesota. Since the Gophers' last Big Ten title in 1967, here is a look at how coaches have fared in their first four seasons with the team, listed by overall win percentage.
Coach, years Overall Big Ten
P.J. Fleck, 2017-20 26-19 (.553) 15-19 (.441)
Jerry Kill, 2011-14 25-26 (.490) 13-19 (.406)
Cal Stoll, 1972-75 21-23 (.477) 15-17 (.469)
Glen Mason, 1997-2000 22-25 (.468) 12-20 (.375)
John Gutekunst, 1986-89 20-23-2 (.467) 12-18-2 (.406)
Joe Salem, 1979-82 18-23-1 (.440) 12-23-1 (.375)
Tim Brewster, 2007-10 15-30 (.333) 6-22 (.214)
Jim Wacker, 1992-95 12-32 (.273) 7-25 (.219)
Note: Does not include coaches who had fewer than four seasons at Minnesota.
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