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What evidence do you have that Musselman would even have answered the phone when the Gophers called? He’s got a top ten team in a job he’s held for two years, and more money than Pitino was making with a likely extension/raise on the way. Do you think he’s nostalgic for the program his dad left...

Smith, maybe. Though Coyle interviewed him and liked Johnson better. If he blew it, he should be held responsible. But Musselman? You’re having a wet dream. Like Buzz Williams the last time around. Those guys aren’t going to even sniff the U of M.

I have no problem with those who vent their frustrations while supporting the program. Johnson’s lack of head coaching experience is a legitimate issue. Those who, on the other hand, claim to know he can only fail, that scads of better candidates were breathlessly awaiting the Gophers’ offer...

You get what you want, or you get experience. Either give the guy the time to prove himself (and there are some reasons to believe he will), or pronounce him a failure before he takes a breath if for some sad reason that seems more fun. There are a host of challenges to success for any coach...

Butch Lee. Man child.