Or they developed a system and look for specific players that will fit that system and the players coming into the program know that they have an opportunity to develop and play whereas at MN they don't.
Let me say this 1st before all the Gopher fans who are blinded by their loyalty attack you.
How dare you say Minnesota is not and never will be a recruiting Mecca!
Could have used a new stadium the last few years...especially one built with recliners so when the game got boring, which was quite often, one could sit back, relax, and maybe take a nap.