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What makes Minnesota Football a desirable job for a new coach?

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We just learned this afternoon that the University of Minnesota has made the decision to let Tracy Claeys go and bring in a new coaching staff to lead the Gophers. My initial reaction was “OK, who are the potential candidates?” But really the first question we should be asking is...”What makes this a desirable job?”

Below are just a few reasons why this opening is a good one for whomever is tabbed to lead the Gophers in 2017.

  1. Facilities - no longer does a coach have to promote the promise of new facilities to woo recruits.