This is 100% real information. Coyle wasn't allowed to hire who he wanted to. Again, I like Ben and want him to succeed, but he wasn't Coyle's first choice. The U of MN president stepped in and made the decision for him. She is so bad for the University(see stepping down from Securian Board...
Everyone knows about Dutcher's contract buyout for MN and how he has said MN is "his school" so he obviously wants to coach here. Coyle had it all lined up for him to be the next coach after Pitino but Gabel stopped it. Because of the unrest happening in the Cities, Gabel wouldn't let him hire...
Coyle was going to hire Dutcher but Gabel wouldn't let him because the U couldn't hire a white guy(not sure how that is legal). 100% true story. Gabel is a horrible president.
I like Ben Johnson and wish him nothing but the best! I would LOVE to see Gopher basketball good again. I was in the student section for every game of '97. I want that excitement back! :)
I am not a Coyle fan at all but, to be fair, he had Brian Dutcher ready to come here but Gable said he couldn't hire him cause of a certain genetic trait. Coyle's hands were tied.
Coyle had Brian Dutcher all lined up to be the next Gopher Coach and Gabel stepped in and said we can't hire Dutcher cause of a certain physical trait. That's the truth. That being said, I wish nothing but the best to Johnson. He seems like a great guy and I would LOVE for him to be...
