Recent content by Chico Gopher

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    Does CBJ ever work the officials?

    Having been lucky enough to sit on the floor, right next to many coaches over the years, I can guarantee that, just because you can't see it on TV or hear it from 50 feet away, doesn't mean there isn't any fire or intensity going on. I'm also one of those people who doesn't put my emotions on...
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    ***OFFICIAL MINNESOTA AT INDIANA STATE NIT IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

    "That's part of his problem, you never know which Garcia is going to show up.". In talking with coaches, that is one of the more frustrating "In Game" issues for them. A major reason that playing time is an issue for some players. Just remember that first sentence when you're wondering why...
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    Does CBJ ever work the officials?

    Are we absolutely sure that's why the Gophers seemed to get some calls, or could it have been that his team started playing better and earning calls? I'm of the opinion that any ref who starts calling a game differently due to a coaches tantrum has no business being a ref. If I were one of the...
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    Does CBJ ever work the officials?

    I might be the rare example, but I don't respond to that type of behavior at all. I respond to people who are able to stay composed and keep their cool while making their point. The more somebody starts to lose it in a tense situation, the less I pay attention to them. Yelling, screaming...
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    WATN - Carlie Wagner

    Super awesome that she's finally gotten to do the 2 things she wanted to be doing, even if it took a few years to come together. Good lesson to remind us that sometimes it takes awhile for the doors to open, but don't be the one that gives up too soon and isn't ready when the opportunity shows up.
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    Jack Wilson commits

    Things about fans that baffle me. Not pointing fingers at anybody in particular, but I know I've seen plenty of posts expressing the idea that; "if this player can't or won't do what's expected of him, sit him on the bench until he gets it". Nothing wrong with a coach having that philosophy...
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    ***OFFICIAL INDIANA AT MINNESOTA IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

    So when do you tell your 3-point shooters to stop taking wide open 3's. And at what point do you tell those same shooters, that's it's OK to start taking wide open 3's again. I've always been curious about the Gopher Hole philosophy on that.
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    Christie going pro?

    Of course, that is also something that some might put on the bulletin board for motivation as you contact the NBA to notify them that you're available. Pretty bad look from Patrick
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    Big Ten Honors 2023-24

    I may be completely off base with this, but I’m not completely surprised by Battle being named HM All-Big Ten. I think she was having a very solid season, prior to the Mara Braun injury. Coach P had pretty much calmed down Battle’s habit of trying to make spectacular plays (remember, all young...
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    All Things Grayson Grove Recruitment Thread (Class of 2024, Alexandria, MN; 6-8, 190lb; Gophers Commit!

    I had several coaches mention this to me over the years, and seen it play out a few times as well. It takes some players a year or two for things to click. It's not that they're not making the effort, or being difficult. For whatever reason, some of the concepts that a coach is teaching, that...
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    ***OFFICIAL MINNESOTA AT ILLINOIS IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

    Not sure why people get upset about what a TV commentator says or does not say. Has no affect on the game I'm watching, no affect on my perception of the game I'm watching and no affect on the team or the players he may be talking about in the moment.
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    ***OFFICIAL MINNESOTA AT ILLINOIS IN-GAME THREAD!!!***

    I thought he did go to a match-up zone for a moment in the second half. Illinois immediately knocked down a wide open corner 3. I think it was Shannon on the near side.
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    I’m Proud of Our Team

    Considering what it looked like we had in November, which was pretty much, "I hope we can somehow squeeze out 5 BT wins", to the end of Feb., where we're gonna be disappointed if we aren't in a year -end tournament and looking back to last night and thinking, "If we could have just pulled out 3...
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    STrib: Ramblings on Clark's Visit to the Barn

    She's the Taylor Swift of womens basketball. From everything I've heard, she's a great person in addition to being a great basketball player. Great for the sport and I applaud all the positive attention she's brought to womens sports in general. That said, hope she has an off-night...
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    Transfer season 2024

    I think you forgot to list All-American caliber Point, guard, wing, 4 and post players who are capable of taking over any game at any time, but 100% believe in team-first style of play, who also absolutely crave the college life and wish they never had to leave, loves Minnesota winters and hates...



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