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University of Minnesota Athletics
What They're Saying About Coach Brewster
8/9/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
"Tim worked with us for 13 years and is not only one of the best football coaches I've ever coached with, but he's also a great friend. He's a high-energy guy who has gained experience and been a part of winning programs at every level. He's had success as a high school head coach, as an assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator at two major college football programs and coached with two of the best NFL coaches ever in Mike Shanahan and Marty Schottenheimer.”
Mack Brown, Texas Head Coach
“He can do it all. From a football aspect, he’ll X and O with anybody, but what sets him apart is that he has a personality, he has a vision and he’s a guy who gets the most out of people. He’s smart on how he delegates and he gets the big picture. He’s been around a lot of programs that have won, and I think Minnesota will see in time not only will he recruit, he’ll do a great job with the Xs and Os as well.”
Mike Shanahan (pictured right), Denver Broncos Head Coach
“I think he’s a terrific football coach. Interestingly enough, I wasn’t exactly sure that pro football was where he would have a chance to grow and advance, but clearly he did, and he is one of the finest coaches I’ve ever been around. He’s a great teacher. He’s a very demanding individual, who gets the best out of his players. Tim also has extensive experience in the administrative aspects of coaching on the collegiate level.”
Marty Schottenheimer, NFL coaching great
“I heard him at his first press conference and he had such a high level of passion for football, and I am also very passionate about football, so I loved it. When he talked about how much he loved football I knew that he was going to be my kind of guy and then he started to reach out to former Gophers like myself and (Marion) Barber III, (Laurence) Maroney, (Thomas) Tapeh, David Williams and Bobby Bell. It started making sense to me that this is someone that I can really get behind and support.”
Darrell Thompson (pictured right), Gopher great (1986-89) and NFL first round draft pick
“I had the good fortune to be here the day of Coach Brewster’s press conference. From that very first day I was excited because I knew then that all the right ideas were there. The only thing that is needed now is the execution of those ideas. As former players, we just appreciate that our contributions are recognized and that we get the opportunity to help in it. To be able to go out and talk to the guys and tell them we went through the same thing it makes it a little easier for them to do the hard work. To see young people grow is just exciting. It’s wonderful. I am so thankful of Coach Brewster for embracing us and making us feel a part of his and this University’s program.”
Judge Dickson, Gopher great (1959-61)
"Coach Brewster is extremely intense and passionate about the game and he has been around some great football minds in his career. I have no doubt this will serve him well and he will be a great head coach. As a recruiter, he is extremely easy to talk to and he is a true friend. He seemed like just one of the guys."
Chris Simms, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
“Tim will go after the best recruits nationally. He became one of the best recruiters in the country at Texas. I wouldn’t be surprised if Minnesota’s recruiting class next season isn’t in the top five in the Big Ten.”
Tom Lemming, recruiting expert, CSTV
“From a recruiting standpoint, it’s a very exciting time for Minnesota. He’s going to bring a very different energy and vibe.”
Jeremy Crabtree, recruiting expert, Rivals.com
“Recruiters were always around but Brewster separated himself from the rest by wanting to know everything about you. He talked to my teammates, all of my coaches, people in the hallway, everybody. He went the extra mile.”
Cedric Griffin, CB, Minnesota Vikings
