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Don't you think that should be handled on a centralized basis within the athletic department?

There's nothing in that article that breaks down NIL funding by sport. Also, unlike the majority of schools in the Big Ten, we field a hockey team and that directly competes with basketball for fans, donations, funding, etc.

Fair enough but, after this era, it would be nice to assemble a group of players who could compete more on the level of the rest of the conference instead of playing a slow-down game because they're afraid of getting blown out in a faster paced game. Traditionally the Big Ten has been a...

Correct. I had a more lenient standard for a fifth year than most here: He needed to do noticeably better than last season. What I meant by that was winning more games than last season - at least 20 or 21 which could include post-season. He didn't come close to that. After the LA trip it...

He's done a good job there but he has a short track record as a head coach (2 years). Also, North Texas was one of the few schools in the nation that actually played at a slower pace than us. Remember that our game was 54-51.

I don't think there would be much demand for him coming off an injury, at least from a power conference school. Also, the new coach may not want him.

I don't think that's appropriate for an athletic director. The new coach should be able to select his own transfers. Now, maybe it would be fine for an AD to contact existing team players (like Asuma and Frank Mitchell) and the incoming freshmen to encourage them to remain with the program.

Well, not everyone. Here are some excerpts from a New York Times article: The NCAA will still oversee eligibility rules related to academics, playing rules and championship events, though a new model of governance for the association is also being worked on that could result in more autonomy...

A new philosophy certainly would be refreshing to say the least but it's not just that. We need to get out of the cycle of one-and-done seniors making up the substantial majority of the team. The 5th year seniors should dwindle considerably next season. There will still be a strong market...

You make a good point. Being a Gopher basketball fan isn't a sacred duty. It's just a habit, a choice. Maybe it's not just a matter of the university not caring enough. Maybe it's also a matter of some of us caring too much.

The transfer portal is already open.

Your life must be really pathetic to put this much emphasis on anonymous message board posters.

No, and I don't care if they get a coach from the Patriot League as long as they do it quickly.

I think Patterson was just trying to get out of the lineup.

Jesus, why can't somebody take an outside shot?