My argument is that due to multiple factors (recruiting disadvantage, small NIL, underpaying assistants) means Gophers will have down years. Being bowl eligible in down years is a marked improvement.
Here is why I would argue that it is:
Freshman Qb
Almost all new o line (Ersery starting in NFL and Daniel’s at OSU)
Losing the top two wideouts
Losing two top corners
Losing three other defensive starters now on active rosters
And not rebuild related but Taylor mostly out contributes to an...
Of all the seasons to knock a coach who has raised this program on and off the field, this rebuilding year Fleck has managed to win games when his team’s experience and maybe talent has seemed outclassed.