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    Was firing Johnson the right decision by Coyle?

    No issue with cutting the cord. No issue with move one. There is a way to do this with dignity and respect for everyone involved. The two things are NOT mutually exclusive. Dignity and respect are two things that Mark Coyle has lacked in his entire tenure here - and is a big warning shot to...
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    Was firing Johnson the right decision by Coyle?

    Yes, he fired him to his face when they landed—then sent the note at one in the morning. That was incredibly disrespectful to Ben Johnson, even though the firing was deserved, and stupid. Who wants to work for a guy who treats his employees that way? It IS consistent with how Coyle has handled...
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    Was firing Johnson the right decision by Coyle?

    Coyle making the right decision is a massive IF. Coyle has consistently made poor decisions and handled things in the worst possible way, including announcing the firing at 1:21 AM. I don't care about basketball, which is why I'm never over here, but from all accounts the worst thing Ben Johnson...
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    Wait, is this the wrong forum? (IYKYK)
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    Six Gophers headed to combine

    I would not be shocked if Max ends up somewhere, and I would also not be surprised if, under the right circumstances, he replicates Brock Purdy's success. That said, for every Brock Purdy, there is a busload of guys with enough talent to be successful in the NFL that never make it. I'm keeping...
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    Gophers Announce Additional Assistant Position Coaches

    Both Faus and Pawola are known quantities, both have spent time on PJ's staffs in the past. Faus came back from a stint at Kent State, Pawola left with Rossi (I'm assuming) to Michigan State, after several years at Minnesota and was recently promoted there (last month) before coming back. Hendy...
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    Fickell... Extended???

    I agree that recruiting rankings are less than accurate, but to suggest that Wisconsin is struggling in recruiting seems a little off, given the data available. I hope they continue to fall apart, but I'm not going to say their recruiting sucks when it's better than ours by a generally accepted...
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    2026 Dodge Center LB Pierce Petersohn said Gophers think he can be next Cody Lindenberg | video

    Well, since you asked: If you take out Ohio State's three weak NC games, they would have ranked 2 in the nation vs. 1st. That includes the four games against Tennessee, Oregon (the second one), Texas, and Notre Dame. If you look at them only using the conference schedule, they would have...
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    Fickell... Extended???

    Recruiting results after a miserable season for WI and what "easily" could have been at least a 10-3 record for MN in 2024 if you listen to the Flecktites Class of 2025: 2025 Overall Rec. Rank* 2025 Portal Rank* Minnesota 50/15 B1G 22 Nat/7 B1G Wisconsin 27/9 B1G 12 Nat/3 B1G *24/7...
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    Fickell... Extended???

    Kind of like Coyle extending Fleck after last year??? Throwing rocks is not the best idea when your AD is a glass house. Some details beyond the headline: Per CBS Sports: "Wisconsin historically gives out one-year extensions to all its coaches at the conclusion of every season for...
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    2026 Dodge Center LB Pierce Petersohn said Gophers think he can be next Cody Lindenberg | video

    He led the team in tackles. He was First team Coaches, second team media. All great accomplishments. And I take nothing from him on that. He was one of our best players on defense. My point is that we can celebrate his accomplishments and still admit if we're going to get better, and be Fleck's...
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    2026 Dodge Center LB Pierce Petersohn said Gophers think he can be next Cody Lindenberg | video

    Everybody misses tackles. Lindenberg missed a lot (well above average), particularly on the outside—hence my statement that he was not elite. Koi has three more years to prove himself, but he was a difference-maker on the field all season long. He's the best safety we've had since Tyrone Carter...
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    2026 Dodge Center LB Pierce Petersohn said Gophers think he can be next Cody Lindenberg | video

    Check out the stats on his missed tackles and lack of speed on the outside. Was he a decent linebacker? Yes. Was this a strong year for LBs in the B1G? No. Just because our head cheerleader calls everyone on the team elite doesn't make it so. I hope he gets drafted on day two. I hope he...



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