Iowa schools play each other annually. And so does whisky and marq. Doesn't hurt them.
When they come to town, beat them. Win.
That takes care of your concerns. Until this mindset changes Mn will continue to lose.
Iowa and Wisconsin play here once a year and have for decades. Each of them recruit Mn. Wi very well.
Iowa plays Iowa State every year.
Mn will never be better until this mindset is abolished.
With respect to academic corner cutting, the ONLY reason for the decades long walk in the desert is the holier than thou attitude of the u leadership.
See Tar Heels, UNC.
Mn needs to rid itself of that mentality.