I would have loved to be a fly on the wall to hear that conversation. I'm not sure of Sherel's relationship with Coach Claeys. If they didn't see eye to eye, it's never been stated publicy. Claeys always spoke highly of Sherels and was respectful and handled Sherel's illness as well as could be expected.
I'm not sure if Fleck requested a list from Sherels as to the state of Gopher football, or if Sherels provided that in an unsolicited fashion. If it's the latter, perhaps Fleck wasn't buying. Fleck seems like the kind of guy that wants to focus on the positive. Maybe Fleck didn't receive the conversation as elite.
Sherels will be fine. If he gets the 10th coaching position, I'm good with that. If not, I have no doubt he'll be elite elsewhere.