Stoll doesn't have the speed and athleticism to test defenses deep down the middle, and then Allen and Rafdal aren't strong enough blockers to see the field. Vokalek is the best combo of blocker/receiving threat, based on coaches' discussions and media who has seen limited practices. I know Scout Team MVP doesn't always translate to success on the full-time roster, but I would think that Vokalek created challenges for the Blackshirts on Scout Team in 2019.
Depends on how much we grow. The Gophers were not great the first 3 games but they survived which allowed them to build off that.
Oh believe me, I know. Living in MN and having to hear the crap it crazy. The true fans are pretty good about it, but the fans that are just hopping on the last two years are unreal. Hope the Huskers can get back to form and put them back in their place!
I guess would have to know how one concludes Minne was a better program than Neb. Talent was comparable - maybe. Probably NU had more wins the prior three years than Minne so its what has Frost done in his 2.5 years vs Fleck in 3.5 years. To be fair - Frost got the better job imo. Both have tough jobs but I doubt Frost would trade spots. Fleck might not either. ugh.
Minnesota was 6-7 and 9-4 in the 2 years prior to the Fleck hire. I can't remember the details of why Tracy Claeys was let go from Minny, but I think it was more due to off-the-field issues with the team, and less with on-the-field performance. Claeys and Kill were building a decent program at Minny, before Kill's health issues. Fleck had a good uptick in results in 2019, but I think Minnesota will go back to a program where 8-9 wins a season is their max. Of course, that could be NU's future, as well.
