Recent content by Golden Yooper

I agree that Coyle must believe that Ben Johnson is that special coach with great potential but what is concerning for me is that he has yet to impress me with a public interview. I still do not see his vision of the future of the program. Gritty, high character guys, players that work hard...

I believe Coach Johnson was partly hired because he already had personal relationships with the AAU programs and local players. He has been an assistant coach recruiting the area for multiple years. Therefore, we should have some expectations that he can land some local talent sooner than...

I believe the University's public relations department is mainly to blame for the reaction to Ben. You cannot let the basketball community think you are after "high end" coaches like Muss/Dutcher or successful program builders like Smith/Nedved or new up and comers like Gates... then, hire...

not super excited about this hire. Hope Coyle knows what he is doing... I just don't see high level recruits jumping on the first time head coach bandwagon. Maybe Chet commits during the introductory news conference and changes my viewpoint...

If my memory serves me correctly, wasn't Ben Howland (current Mississippi State coach) mentioned in the coaching search last time around?

The FSU leadership video shows him in a pretty good light. Seems to be similar to Fleck in his philosophy of caring about the player and guiding them to be a successful adult. I think that matters to Coyle. Grew up in Chicago so he understands the Midwest and might be happy in the Big Ten long...

Saul Smith - can't imagine he would cost much and we could keep the nepotism going...

I want my Gophers to be successful so bad... Love Pitino but ughh...

Golden Yooper MN 17 MI 14

Welcome home Both! I am looking forward to watching you play and excited for Gopher hoops to return! Ski-u-mah!

Larry Bird - it was just his sheer will to win and carry his team on his back. Fun to watch that small school take on the larger programs.

The way I see it, AAU basketball programs are basically a business. They recruit the best talent they can to create the most competitive team they can. If successful, the team gets invites to high level tournaments and the players get maximum exposure to college recruiters. Therefore, to build...

I think it is good for the program (and recruiting) to have our players declare for the NBA draft or "test the NBA waters" for input. It is every player's dream to play in the league and we are showing the U can help get them there. As a fan, I hate to see them go but it also provides...

Voshon Lenard, Damien Johnson, Bobby Jackson, Austin Hollins, Lawrence Westbrook, Jordan Murphy I would have a hard time picking one. All of them played hard every night.

I would speculate that most freshman don't play because of physical development (i.e. strength). Most players should be understanding the defensive concepts by this point in the season. The Big Ten is a physical league and the physical size/strength of the player plays a big role. There are...