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That's why I posted it!

A couple of observations from seeing the squad at 'full strength' (w/o Fox and Ihnen, of course): Garcia and Battle are not very athletic. They are just not laterally quick. I did appreciate watching them defensively. Garcia, in particular, is savvy and does a good job finding the offensive...

How dare you say that you trust the coaching staff! Be prepared to be roasted by all of the ghosts of Wooden that post on the board! Seriously though, I also question why Battle got so much run coming back from injury. I would have played him about 20-25 minutes in smaller blocks of 3-5...

Ta'Lon Cooper is a Jr transfer out of Morehead St. Fairly well regarded. Garcia needs some work on D. Cal Baptist just beat Washington by 9 last week.

I'd say more execution than coaching. Other than coaching needing to get Battle some rest.

We've all been told that Johnson should follow Haskins' model of playing young guys even if it leads to losses so that they gain experience to turn the tables when they are juniors and seniors. Many fans seem to want it both ways... win now AND develop young talent. That's aint gonna work under...

Ogee- Are you just trying to stir up trouble? No one is making excuses for the coaching. Most importantly, the coaches and players aren't making any excuses for where they are at. The FACT is that Johnson last year was a first year head coach with little name recognition nationally. The FACT...

You seem knowledgeable in the sport so I am struggling to understand why you are having such a difficult time with this. I never said international experience was an absolute prerequisite to recruiting success but it is another valuable key to getting a recruit to pay attention. International...

Fleck went for it on 4th and 1 around their own 29 yard line in the 1st Q against Purdue. A coach doesn't make that sort of call if they're not trying to win. Kramer got stuffed for no gain. As I recall many wondered WTF he was doing and roasted him for the decision. Coaches are always looking...

International experience and success is crucial to top notch recruiting. That international cache helps get you in the door. Talent usually trumps coaching. There are a wealth of great coaches out there that can do great things when they have the talent. If they aren't able to recruit that...

What does your post have to do with 2027 recruiting? I am so confused!

People are ragging on McCutcheon like he's the problem. Fact of the matter is that he an asset that will be hard to replace. Coaches don't want to lead programs where the fan base is delusional. Football fans are trying to run off Fleck! Hebert had international coaching experience as well...

Might as well fold the program...

I am just curious...

Perry is another SoCal recruit. I have seen him in some Top 100 lists. Johnson and company are continuing to look for talent in future B1G territory. "It's a bold strategy,Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for him."

I'll check back with you in a few years to see where the Gophers are. The chances are far more likely that the Gophers will become a middling B1G team under a new coach than a national championship contender. They are clearly considered a top ten program now. I see many more paths that lead...

Nice to see OJ! This is so much worse than the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl Shuffle!

Good analysis. With so many new players who are just getting their feet wet with D-1 ball, I hope that you reassess after 10-12 games after they get a chance to acclimate. This will be even more important as we've been missing an All B1G player in Battle. Carrington not being available for 2/4...

I noticed strong evidence that this staff can coach based on their ability to get a bunch of mid major or lower players to play as a team and go undefeated in non-conference, upset Michigan in Crisler, and hang tough with teams like Michigan State that have historically knocked the snot out of us.

Not a fan of playing 5 players again like last season. Ola Joseph and Henley were bright spots in the first couple of games. Henley, in particular, seems to be one of the few players on this squad who has the speed and handles to drive to the basket. One never assesses first year players based...