Without looking at other teams and just focused on the MN, part of the problem is motivation of players. I think we've kept guys around too long and been too loyal to some players. This caused competition to transfer and allowed guys to get comfortable.
Some of these 6-7 year guys are just getting school payed for and know there is no next level of play. Are they truly still as motivated as some of the young guys with the fire for the next level?
The years of playing all 4-5th year guys are gone and you better be recruiting at a high level and getting them on the field in 1-2 years. Fleck has done a nice job filling need through the portal, but recruiting needs to get better.
I like Fleck and think he is a really good fit at MN, but there is some real looking in the mirror that needs to be done at how to continue to build this program forward.
Outside of MO, the RB room is completely mismanaged.
If we didn't have the recruiting class coming in on OL, we'd be in a big world of hurt.
LB is hanging on by a thread.