Though not officially confirmed the Gophers have reportedly hired Jedd Fisch, an assistant coach with the Denver Broncos, as a new offensive coordinator. All of the information that I’ve been able to find about Fisch, at least so far, indicates that he could have a promising future as an offensive coordinator. Here’s what I’ve been able to dig up:

1. Mike Shanahan apparently gave a strong recommendation for Jedd Fisch to be the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions:

Former Broncos HC Mike Shanahan has spoken of Fisch in an impressive way, saying his former receivers coach is ready to be an offensive coordinator.

2. With an endorsement from Shanahan, he apparently was interviewed by Detroit for the position of offensive coordinator. If Shanahan considers him ready to be an offensive coordinator in the NFL, he’s likely ready for the Big Ten.

2. Based upon this linked article, Jedd Fisch will insist upon hard-nosed, fundamentally sound football. He is also reported to have developed Denver’s young wide receivers:

Fisch…helped Eddie Royal and Brandon Marshall make significant strides early in their careers.

3. Fisch is only 32 years old, but he may have already been considered to be the offensive coordinator at UCLA over a year ago.

4. According to a Broncos’ blogger, Fisch has a thorough understanding of the NFL passing game:

He used to be quarterback assistant at Baltimore so therefore he knows the passing game well. He also knows the different types of QB’s. He and the Ravens played 3 QB’s last year including former Pro Bowler Steve McNair.

Having experience working with young NFL wide receivers and NFL quarterbacks including Steve McNair could be just what the Gophers needed to continue the development of their young wide receivers and quarterbacks.

That’s all for now.