I think the copium on Ben Johnson has worn off. Everyone knows at this point he was an abject failure, whether they are willing to admit that out loud or not. No logic used to defend him can withstand even the smallest levels of scrutiny.
I know you’re joking but if I was a program looking for an assistant coach I’d take a hard look at Ben. I think he actually has a good eye for talent, probably his best attribute as a coach. Last years Gopher team was one of the most talented in the Big Ten. It’s an indictment of his in game coaching and general ability to lead a program that he couldn’t get that team into the tournament. He was obviously in way over his head as a head coach in the Big Ten but as an assistant I think he could be a good option.
No brainer, the conference just got a whole lot more interesting.
Yeah the traditional B1G isn't messing around.
I for one like to see it. Makes to Gopher job tougher I suppose but I still like it when the conference is strong.
One of the most talented teams in the conference last year is quite an overstatement. Better talent than this year, but I would struggle making a case for it being top half of the conference talent last year.
They had 4 guys, Garcia, Christie, Payne, and Hawkins that would have played significant minutes for most teams in the league. Lack of talent wasn't the issue, coaching was.
Would you say PJ Fleck underachieved with the 2018 football team, barely making a bowl game with a roster that had Rashod Bateman, Tyler Johnson, Chris Autman-Bell, Antoine Winfield, Carter Coughlin, Rodney Smith, Shannon Brooks, Mo Ibrahim, Terrell Smith, Esezi Otomewo, Coney Durr, Seth Green, Blake Cashman, John Michael Schmitz, Boye Mafe, Daniel Faalele, etc.? Is it reasonable to believe that that talented roster might improve and achieve greater heights in the future with more experience and time playing together? If all those players transferred out to get more money, we went 6-6 again in 2019, and 10 of them later ended up in the NFL, would that be proof that PJ Fleck blew it and mismanaged a talent rich roster?
Poor Ben.
Elite
The old saying that winners never cheat and cheaters never win does not apply to major college athletics
So much for the being "grateful" for opportunity to return to Xavier lol
If people like Hallman want to make their case about black coaches being given a short leash, he should look at a situation like this in Texas where the coach is fired after 3 years when all 3 years resulted in a trip to the NCAA tournament.
No counter argument I see. Not interested in acknowledging the challenges of the job, just bashing the coach.
Your way of defining GWG's pettiness?
Why would any NBA team be interested in him as an assistant? As best I can tell, X's and O's are not his strength. His main, and perhaps only, value is as a recruiter.
I think he underachieved with that group. Heck, I'll bet he'd tell you that himself in a candid moment.
I think he is going to hold out for a head job at a lower level. That's his best bet and there will be plenty that will open up.
I am hoping they get Crean or Miles.
From what I've seen of the Register reporters, they're saying it's not done yet but could come together fast. He's been focused on Drake. Odds are still good it's him.
Nothing on X or their website as far as I can see