This is a bummer. He was a dang rebounding machine, and that attribute will be hard to replace. That said, he couldn't make a free throw to save his life, so he was far from a complete player.
Not untrue, but you have to take your advantages where you can get them.
Did I hear right that T. Denny Sanford was investigated for child pornography possession? As far as he and his alma mater go, he can keep his money.
I would love to see how this breaks down, but the data we have is so limited. For that reason, it's hard to answer this question. To your point: it would seem to favor football schools, but those football programs have a slew of good players to pay.
Here's what I think the Gophers' advantages...
I like an emphasis on size and skill. As they did with Durkin, a lot of guys have the ability to play defense under the right teaching. This is the Wisconsin model.
Honestly, this is about what I would have guessed. If the program continues on an upward trajectory and attracts more fan interest in the community, that number will creep upward.