Kyle Flood was just at the Big Ten media day podium for the first — and likely, the last — time.
After saying "physicality" is what stands out about B1G football, he dropped this gem on us:
Asked about recruiting challenges, specifically related to #PSU, Flood says he'll recruit "State of Rutgers,"which includes NY, PA, DE, FL.
— ESPN Big Ten (@ESPN_BigTen) July 28, 2014
Let's check in on recruiting from the state in which Rutgers actually resides:
#StateofRutgers pic.twitter.com/M6H3VQU8QZ
— Dan Lyons (@Dan_Lyons76) July 28, 2014
Kyle Flood, however, isn't the only Big Ten coach liberal with granting statehood: Illinois coach Tim Beckman previously talked about how it's imperative for Illinois to win recruiting battles in the "state of Chicago."