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I agree with you. I always get confused by comments like that. Especially from people on a random message board that have zero insight into the individuals.

You don’t think there is anything different? Do you see Gates as having the same personality, coaching style, recruiting, offensive system etc.? I see some similarities but I’m not sure if I just write it off as Pitino 2.0. I’ll make a bet with you for any dollar amount that if Gates is hired...

Also it is relevant when citing what the Barn can be. It’s an example of the excitement and home court advantage that are possible. As far as I’m concerned, the infrastructure of the Barn has not changed from 97 to now. Same seating capacity too. I’m not really seeing what your point was? A...

How long ago was beating number 1 Indiana? I referenced that too. I suppose that’s irrelevant too.

I have been to Assembly Hall in Indiana 5 or 6 times. It is the best building atmosphere in the conference but saying the Barn doesn’t even compare is just is not true. You must not have been at the games in 97. The Barn is as good as it gets when supporting a product that deserves it. I’m not...

I agree with you. You are right, if we really wanted to make it happen we could. I think Muss could legitimately elevate this program to a consistent top 5 or 6 finisher in the conference. That being said, I really like Gates too and I think he is very unique and special. I think he could end...

My gut just tells me it will be Gates. I’m not saying he is the absolute best candidate for the job but at this point, it feels like he will be the guy. Muss is my dream scenario candidate like many on the board but he is just not realistic. We will not fork up the money needed for him. I don’t...

You must be very very young.

You nailed it. I couldn’t agree more. I have been to over 50 college basketball arenas and one thing that is clear to me is the new venues are for the most part not memorable. They are all so similar and hard to differentiate. My favorite arenas are the ones with some character and uniqueness...

Personally I want Gates.

He said Brian Dutcher is the number 1 candidate and that Porter Moser from Loyola is being thought of as the backup plan. He also said it could get tricky with Dutcher as SDSU will likely pony up more money as well.

I give this guys opinions no value from here on out. Seems like a troll to me. No idea what he’s talking about.

I tend to disagree with you on all fronts. I think there are plenty of candidates that are very attainable that are a level up from the NDSU guy. Craig Smith, Dutcher, Medved, Gates are all very attainable and would be better options than NDSU guy or Sam M. What is the interest in Sam M? I...

Hahah even the garbage man is plugged in. Maybe it’s good to mix in a comedic thread now and then.

This is a terrible thread with ridiculous candidates. If we hired anyone mentioned in this entire thread, then I have no hope for the program... Solid troll job, this thread should be deleted. The candidates the gopher holers have listed are leagues better than these candidates.

That’s actually a very fair concern. I haven’t thought about that until just now. Something to think about but I wouldn’t use that as a deterrent to go after him if that’s who Coyle really wants.

It’s a great video. I really like Gates. I think he would be able to take advantage of the MN and Illinois recruiting markets and bring in some good talent.

Gates is a fantastic recruiter and he has proven that. I think kids really want to play for him and he teaches in a way that provides very valuable lessons for the kids. Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere but this is a really cool look at ‘Gates Way’ I think he is an excellent...

I have never been more embarrassed to be a gopher basketball fan in my entire life.

Northwestern is terrible.