I think Acker is set in his coaching ways, but I am pretty sure he's looking at this year as a make or break year for being at least a mid tier BW team. I think he has the squad that can get him there, by no means are there any superstars although McCaden could be all BW 2nd team material.

Acker has to know that the pressure is on. He has another bomb out of a year, no one will have confidence in him. With the newer xfer rules, he might be able to retain half the returnees, but not the good ones they will bail out.

I don't see MBB resolving anytime soon. Acker does not seem to be the solution. We would need a special HC to lead the way, a competitive NIL budget, and lots of support. I don't see it right now, but maybe this GM can shift the culture some.