Can you suggest why the development at the U of M has not been as good in recent years? They used to have some pretty good players come out of there, but players like Patrick White, Brian Schack and even David Fischer (another first-round pick) have not really taken a significant further step year after year. What is up with this lack of development at the U of M? It's real disappointing, and apparently some people want the coach to go, or at least be "asked" to step down.
You seem to be a knowledgeable person regarding the Gophers, Zamboni - do the players get much practice/workout time at all? Do they get to work on individual skills and receive dietary/nutritional training, things like that?