My first Gopher Game as a kid was when Musselman was doing this... I was absolutely mesmerized and hooked! Too bad it blew up not too much later! Was that the beginning of Minnesota Sports not being able to have anything nice? Or was it the Super Bowl defeats around this same timeframe?!
Yes, have you watched him in front of the camera? There aren't too many things more uncomfortable than to watch him answering questions from the media..
Yes! I know you loved Richard and I very much didn't so we both have bias. Richard still has the High Profile last name so he's able to get better players.. but Nico I think is the better coach and instills more discipline within his players. Richard has never been able to do that..
Was 28 early in the 2nd half and down to an 11 point lead with 3 minutes left. I kind of like the Utah State coach. Niko seems to be talking to his assistants more than his players. Not overly impressed with Niko as he's not too energetic on the sideline, certainly not like he should be with...
I don't think Payne was staying due to some issues with his usage etc. that were reported here. Ben didn't exactly excite the players with his style so I think we'd be in the same spot regardless. We're starting from scratch again with a new team next year so why not do it with a new coach and...
Apologies for duplicating the work done here... didn't see this but agree with everything he says as to me this is proof he will NOT be bringing Ben back.. If he does, then we have more politics involved which did get him the job I think in the first place so very plausible to happen again!
How can Coyle bring Ben back just based on this information below - I did an AI comparison of Lindsey and Ben - seems to me to be an open and shut case of bringing him back or not!! Lindsey's record was better than Bens... probably doesn't even count the loss today...
They had some talent last year and they collapsed at the end. Even with talent, you need a coach to translate that talent into winning basketball offensively and defensively. Sorry to say it but we don't have that type of coach.
The players do play hard, so credit to the players and the staff...
Ben Barr, I like that, East Coast and Midwest roots... that would work recruiting wise I think!
AND... Gopher Hockey is legendary (Basketball not even close) and NOT living up to that reputation for quite some time!