Another over the top Brew Quote

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SelectionSunday said:
You're joking, right? I sure hope so.
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I do not believe the basketball program was in any worse condition than the football program was, no. And when a HOF coach falls on your lap, it's even less of an issue. If a HOF coach was available to fall on the lap of the football program, I doubt the team would be THAT much better, there's just less talent here to work with, plain and simple. I feel there is a difference between needing a fresh, new coaching approach, and needing to rebuild the talent base of a program, especially in football.
 

I would sacrifice character for wins. I am not saying Brewster is the guy for sure. I am not saying Brewster lacks character, and I think it is ridiculous to say he does. But sorry character is not a priority for me, I would gladly take a Bielema if it resulted in Rose Bowls. Would you take a Steve Spurrier? (maybe not now, but in his prime) He's as big an ass as anyone out there, but people kinda ignore that when you are winning.
 

btowngopher said:
I would sacrifice character for wins. I am not saying Brewster is the guy for sure. I am not saying Brewster lacks character, and I think it is ridiculous to say he does. But sorry character is not a priority for me, I would gladly take a Bielema if it resulted in Rose Bowls. Would you take a Steve Spurrier? (maybe not now, but in his prime) He's as big an ass as anyone out there, but people kinda ignore that when you are winning.
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I'd take an a**, but not an a** who pulls the State Street type nonsense that seems to be quietly acknowledged by most in Madison. I also wouldn't accept cheating for wins. But if we're talking a Spurrier/Meyer harda** kind of guy vs. a Pete Carroll fun loving winner I'd be fine with the former (but would prefer the latter).
 

Actions speak louder than words. If I had to pick between a coach who very quietly made a great hire, and an optimistic coach that made a terrible hire, I would take the quiet one.

I like Brewster's optimism and I hope he succeeds here, but he is only setting himself up for failure by making "killer shot" type of comments, especially when you consdier the type of unforgiving media that we have. That has already happened with Dunbar. In less than 2 years Dunbar went from practically the greatest offensive mind in college football history to a guy that he didn't even want on his staff anymore. Because of this, the casual Minnesota sports fan is going to start becoming immune to his optimism, if they haven't already.

If it were me, I would tell him to save the optimism for something that really has earned it, like when he talks about what kind of season Decker had, or the future of Adam Weber.
 

Agreed Gopher7 and I guess that was the intention of my original post. It's not that I don't like Brewster but, he may be getting like the little boy who cried wolf. I hope that's not the case, there has been no official comment made on the OC position. On the other hand how many of us new who Mitch Browning, Noel Mazzone or Bob DeBesse were when they were hired.
 


nemosgold said:
Agreed Gopher7 and I guess that was the intention of my original post. It's not that I don't like Brewster but, he may be getting like the little boy who cried wolf.
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I know I've learned not to believe him when he's hyping unknown players. Harold Howell, Curtis Thomas, Jon Hoese, David Pittman (not for talent, but that he was healthy and would contribute during the regular season).

I'm almost scared to see what Royston and Carufel are going to do next season for all the hype they've gotten this season.
 

GopherGod said:
Thanks for agreeing with me then, we didn't win all the games we should have won.

Of the six losses, I would say that the Northwestern and Michigan games are the only ones "we should have won". So according to your own statements we won 7 of 9 games we should have won.
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Well, I guess you really didn't word it that way the first time and didn't mention anything about winning all the games we're supposed to win. Rather you said to let you know when we start winning games we should. You made it sound like we never win games we're supposed to.

Anways, this is getting ridiculous. Obviously, you don't like Brewster so you're going to find everything you can and twist it to make him look bad. You're entitled to your opinion. I choose to be optimistic about Brewster and the direction this program is going.
 

For everyone jumpin all over Brew for his personality.... who else are we gonna bring in that can do any better? We can't afford a proven HC, so the only shot we have at getting a good Coach is by taking chances. We all knew from the beginning his personality was optimistic (to the point of being annoying sometimes) and that he could sell a bicycle to a paraplegic. That Bullsh*^ personality is what allows him to do that. Besides, coming off the two of the best recruiting classes in just about ever? This isn't Florida or Ohio State, its Minnesota. Some day maybe we can afford to be picky.
 

Before Brewster was here there was very little to talk about. The gophers were rarely if ever mentioned on the air waves. There was a little blurb during the spring game and that was it from the end of the season to the beginning. Even during the season it was tough to find anything.

since he's been here it's been the opposite. You can even find stuff on national sources. It's very exciting comparatively. This is not an accident. It's the direct result of Brewsters style. You may like an understated approach better but it's been alot more exciting since Brews been here. I think that will pay dividends. Ultimately it's the onfield performance that will matter, but I believe the journey will be funner with Brew, and I believe if he is successful he will have a greater impact than an understated type.
 



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