Right now, the deck is stacked against Fleck.
1) Minnesota has the scandal fallout. The incident and then the suspension of players for bowl who were determined innocent.
2)Talent in Minnesota has been down for awhile. Look at recruits from state and Iowa is producing more/better talent. 3 2018 players from Iowa ranked above top MN player.
3) Minnesota is clearly 5th or worse in BT West and behind atleast 4 teams from East.
4) His first year record is going to be a struggle with his roster losing QB and new scheme. Last 5 recruiting classes have a total of 3 4* players and highest rank of 51. Makes Iowa's talent look great in comparison.
The one caveat is they have an easy 2018 schedule with no OSU or PSU.
1) Minnesota has the scandal fallout. The incident and then the suspension of players for bowl who were determined innocent.
2)Talent in Minnesota has been down for awhile. Look at recruits from state and Iowa is producing more/better talent. 3 2018 players from Iowa ranked above top MN player.
3) Minnesota is clearly 5th or worse in BT West and behind atleast 4 teams from East.
4) His first year record is going to be a struggle with his roster losing QB and new scheme. Last 5 recruiting classes have a total of 3 4* players and highest rank of 51. Makes Iowa's talent look great in comparison.
The one caveat is they have an easy 2018 schedule with no OSU or PSU.