A look at Tom Allen’s coaching hires

Luckily for me, I was at work Saturday during the Minnesota game, as I will be again this coming Saturday for the Old Oaken Bucket Game, which promises to be equally disappointing. In lieu of recapping a game I wasn’t able to watch, and truthfully wouldn’t have been interested in revisiting, now feels like a good time to review all of the major moves Tom Allen has made on his coaching staff since he took over in 2016.

Even on the heels of last year’s unexpectedly successful season, Allen was praised more for his ability as a motivator and a recruiter than as an Xs and Os guru. The image of Allen being mobbed by his players following an impressive victory in Madison last season epitomizes his…