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I think he's a media darling to a 'certain' part of the media... I'll leave it at that.

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..

What a finish... 2 amazing shots!!

That isn't in San Diego, that's LA or what has become of the Bay area, or if you want to get into Tahoe.

He did coach 1 year at FIU (Florida International) before coming to Minnesota, and did fairly well too.

I was thinking the same as I was watching, reminded me of the Pitino years..

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...

So keep the failing coach??

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...

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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...

What offense? Whatever they're running is most definitely offensive to the offensive minded..

Dos that mean you'll still cheer for the 'same' coach?

They are missing what they have missed for the last 2 decades, a stud goalie and a stud coach!

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!

Ok, let's really piss some of these folks off on the board with talk about who do we bring in to replace Motzko?? He's 63, the game seems to have passed him by (IMHO, put the knives away guys) and recruiting from the 'state of hockey' for the Gophers is not as 'golden' as it once was, not even...

I won't bring up the skills the Gophers cannot find when the moments are there for them to show them off. They just do not shine when it seems like the pressure is on (ok, I couldn't resist!!) and agree with Bonin as the coach is way too conservative and his influence shows with the whole team..