Let’s ease off Koi Perich and Travis Hunter comparisons

Let’s ease off Koi Perich and Travis Hunter comparisons

P.J. Fleck uses a variation of a cautionary quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt. “Don’t let comparisons steal your joy,” the Gophers football coach has said over the years. But this preseason, Koi Perich has been associated with Travis Hunter in banner headlines for online posts and videos. It’s grandiose, drowning in recency bias, but also intriguing to ponder. As a true freshman last fall, Perich was a first-team all-Big Ten safety and a da…

Gophers football: Let’s ease off Koi Perich and Travis Hunter comparisons

It's easy to compare the two-way players, but it's not fair right now to expect Heisman Trophy production from the U sophomore.