Ben Johnson is a Disaster

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kix4kix said:
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I am dying at the fact that there are still Ben Johnson apologists on here. He is the worst coach in the conference, maybe in power 5.

We are in the most profitable conference in college sports. We could probably hire away from 80% of college basketball programs. He needs to go. He sucks, the assistance suck, terrible fans terrible stadium on and on and on. Good grief excuse computers everywhere. LOSER MANTALITY.

NIL is old news, adapt or die. He is incapable of coaching a winning program at this level. I haven't watched a game since Ohio State last year and won't be watching a game until a new regime is hired.

Good riddance.
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Gophers and Nova should schedule a game quick.

Neptune vs Johnson would be must watch.

Then you got Dixon Vs Garcia. Two 5th year iso bigs surrounded by trash.

Legendary.
 

Sane24 said:
Simple solution!
DEMAND THAT ALL PLAYERS OFF THE BALL KEEP MOVING!
ONLY OFFENSIVE players WHO POSSESS THE BALL are allowed to slow down!
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The problem seems to be that there are no rules given to those who are cutting or setting picks in Ben's offense. Last night North Texas ran two beautiful sets, back to back at the mid-point of the 2nd half, which just killed us. Their execution was precise and they just parted the red sea for a couple layups. Conversely, the Gophers had no plan and no concept of what they were doing. For Ben, it's over after last night. He has had every opportunity and he has failed. Time for Coyle to move on.
 


Bob_Loblaw said:
Well you keep the good and change the pieces that aren't working.







So yeah, change the entire offense.
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Don't have to change the offense. Just keep reminding the players of what they have been told to do in practice and meetings, but are failing to do during games.
 

Sane24 said:
Don't have to change the offense. Just keep reminding the players of what they have been told to do in practice and meetings, but are failing to do during games.
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Hey Sane- since you and I were pushing Ken Evans Jr during portal season - he is playing for Florida Atlantic and doing really well: 12 ppg/3 rebs/5assts/3steals/48% 3 point shooting.

Wish we had him! :)
 


FinnGopher said:
The problem seems to be that there are no rules given to those who are cutting or setting picks in Ben's offense.
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First let me say I'm with you 100%.

LOL on the cutting/picks in Ben's offense. It's never been there in 4 years now.

His offense consist of dribble, dribble, dribble around the 3 point line. Pass to a teammate who in turn dribbles, dribbles, dribbles the other way around the 3 point line and so on until about the 8 second mark on the shot clock. From there who ever has their hands on the ball at that time lofts up a hail mary. It truly is thee worst offense in college BB
 

bga1 said:
Hey Sane- since you and I were pushing Ken Evans Jr during portal season - he is playing for Florida Atlantic and doing really well: 12 ppg/3 rebs/5assts/3steals/48% 3 point shooting.

Wish we had him! :)
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NO KIDDING!,
48% 3pt% will work at any level!
We should have warned him about Hurricane Milton heading for FAU!
No chance of hurricanes in Dinkytown...
 
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Sane24 said:
Don't have to change the offense. Just keep reminding the players of what they have been told to do in practice and meetings, but are failing to do during games.
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I think that is probably partially true, however, we've had the issue every year. I do not think the players are executing the offense the way that CBJ has drawn it up, but getting the team to properly execute is part of coaching.
 


Not to go on another tangent, but I'm secretly cheering for this to hit 200 pages. A few more North Texas like games should do it.
 

This is my 54th year of Gopher basketball. Through all the ups and downs the Barn generally rocked from Musselman to Clem. Then came the Ganglehoff scandal and the last generation has generally alternated between misery and mediocrity with a few high points. Nevertheless, us semi-old timers in section 101 persevere and even manage to have a good time with the hope—some way & some how—better days lie ahead.
 



howeda7 said:
This is the lowest point in at least 35 years of Gopher basketball. Maybe ever. IMO it's virtually certain Ben will be fired sometime between now and April 1, 2025. It's just a question of how long we want to drag it out.

I know they won't, but what will be done eventually should be done immediately (or in this case at the end of the season.)
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Still true. But we suffered through two more years for no reason.
 


Married@SiebertField said:
This is my 54th year of Gopher basketball. Through all the ups and downs the Barn generally rocked from Musselman to Clem. Then came the Ganglehoff scandal and the last generation has generally alternated between misery and mediocrity with a few high points. Nevertheless, us semi-old timers in section 101 persevere and even manage to have a good time with the hope—some way & some how—better days lie ahead.
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God bless your loyalty. I go back farther than that. I go back to the 60’s. Was there for all the good old days. I was in San Antonio and Indy in ‘97. Was a booster, donated a lot of $$$. Was in Madison Square Garden for NIT Championship. Traveled with the team to IA, WI, etc. I was all in. Drank beer with Flip at the fire station after games when he was asst coach. Invited players to my home for dinner. Went to ALL the games. Lou Hudson anyone? Archie Clark? I saw the good old days; I lived the good old days. Unfortunately, it’s over. No fans in the stands, no enthusiasm, no support from the administration, no $$$, very discouraging and disappointing. The team is bad, the coach is bad, the fans are missing, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Rock bottom. I don’t ever post on here, but I’ve been reading Gopherhole almost daily for 25+ years. I think we’ve reached that point…. Sorry, I think I’m out.
 

AZgopherGirl said:
God bless your loyalty. I go back farther than that. I go back to the 60’s. Was there for all the good old days. I was in San Antonio and Indy in ‘97. Was a booster, donated a lot of $$$. Was in Madison Square Garden for NIT Championship. Traveled with the team to IA, WI, etc. I was all in. Drank beer with Flip at the fire station after games when he was asst coach. Invited players to my home for dinner. Went to ALL the games. Lou Hudson anyone? Archie Clark? I saw the good old days; I lived the good old days. Unfortunately, it’s over. No fans in the stands, no enthusiasm, no support from the administration, no $$$, very discouraging and disappointing. The team is bad, the coach is bad, the fans are missing, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Rock bottom. I don’t ever post on here, but I’ve been reading Gopherhole almost daily for 25+ years. I think we’ve reached that point…. Sorry, I think I’m out.
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Hopefully that new coach can change minds and bring this program back. I'm confident it can happen. The hire is just so important. Invest in a coach and give him/her resources. This program can be solid!
 

AZgopherGirl said:
God bless your loyalty. I go back farther than that. I go back to the 60’s. Was there for all the good old days. I was in San Antonio and Indy in ‘97. Was a booster, donated a lot of $$$. Was in Madison Square Garden for NIT Championship. Traveled with the team to IA, WI, etc. I was all in. Drank beer with Flip at the fire station after games when he was asst coach. Invited players to my home for dinner. Went to ALL the games. Lou Hudson anyone? Archie Clark? I saw the good old days; I lived the good old days. Unfortunately, it’s over. No fans in the stands, no enthusiasm, no support from the administration, no $$$, very discouraging and disappointing. The team is bad, the coach is bad, the fans are missing, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Rock bottom. I don’t ever post on here, but I’ve been reading Gopherhole almost daily for 25+ years. I think we’ve reached that point…. Sorry, I think I’m out.
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Yikes! I hope the saying is true that it's always darkest before the dawn, but it's not like I can blame you or try to change your mind. It has been a tough extended run. You'd be making a rational decision.
 

AZgopherGirl said:
God bless your loyalty. I go back farther than that. I go back to the 60’s. Was there for all the good old days. I was in San Antonio and Indy in ‘97. Was a booster, donated a lot of $$$. Was in Madison Square Garden for NIT Championship. Traveled with the team to IA, WI, etc. I was all in. Drank beer with Flip at the fire station after games when he was asst coach. Invited players to my home for dinner. Went to ALL the games. Lou Hudson anyone? Archie Clark? I saw the good old days; I lived the good old days. Unfortunately, it’s over. No fans in the stands, no enthusiasm, no support from the administration, no $$$, very discouraging and disappointing. The team is bad, the coach is bad, the fans are missing, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Rock bottom. I don’t ever post on here, but I’ve been reading Gopherhole almost daily for 25+ years. I think we’ve reached that point…. Sorry, I think I’m out.
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At least you have your memories. 🏃‍♀️
 

AZgopherGirl said:
God bless your loyalty. I go back farther than that. I go back to the 60’s. Was there for all the good old days. I was in San Antonio and Indy in ‘97. Was a booster, donated a lot of $$$. Was in Madison Square Garden for NIT Championship. Traveled with the team to IA, WI, etc. I was all in. Drank beer with Flip at the fire station after games when he was asst coach. Invited players to my home for dinner. Went to ALL the games. Lou Hudson anyone? Archie Clark? I saw the good old days; I lived the good old days. Unfortunately, it’s over. No fans in the stands, no enthusiasm, no support from the administration, no $$$, very discouraging and disappointing. The team is bad, the coach is bad, the fans are missing, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Rock bottom. I don’t ever post on here, but I’ve been reading Gopherhole almost daily for 25+ years. I think we’ve reached that point…. Sorry, I think I’m out.
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AZgopherGirl said:
God bless your loyalty. I go back farther than that. I go back to the 60’s. Was there for all the good old days. I was in San Antonio and Indy in ‘97. Was a booster, donated a lot of $$$. Was in Madison Square Garden for NIT Championship. Traveled with the team to IA, WI, etc. I was all in. Drank beer with Flip at the fire station after games when he was asst coach. Invited players to my home for dinner. Went to ALL the games. Lou Hudson anyone? Archie Clark? I saw the good old days; I lived the good old days. Unfortunately, it’s over. No fans in the stands, no enthusiasm, no support from the administration, no $$$, very discouraging and disappointing. The team is bad, the coach is bad, the fans are missing, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Rock bottom. I don’t ever post on here, but I’ve been reading Gopherhole almost daily for 25+ years. I think we’ve reached that point…. Sorry, I think I’m out.
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This response is heartfelt and honest. Things are bad. How bad....

I just heard a commercial for Minnesota College Students Night at the Timberwolves game(s). Discount tickets if you show your Student ID. The entire state recognizes that we don't have a watchable Major College Basketball Team and they're doing their best to capitalize on that void.

One thing about this; Coyle is smart enough to have a decent coach ready to go if/when BJ gets fired. It can't happen soon enough.
 

AZgopherGirl said:
God bless your loyalty. I go back farther than that. I go back to the 60’s. Was there for all the good old days. I was in San Antonio and Indy in ‘97. Was a booster, donated a lot of $$$. Was in Madison Square Garden for NIT Championship. Traveled with the team to IA, WI, etc. I was all in. Drank beer with Flip at the fire station after games when he was asst coach. Invited players to my home for dinner. Went to ALL the games. Lou Hudson anyone? Archie Clark? I saw the good old days; I lived the good old days. Unfortunately, it’s over. No fans in the stands, no enthusiasm, no support from the administration, no $$$, very discouraging and disappointing. The team is bad, the coach is bad, the fans are missing, and I don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Rock bottom. I don’t ever post on here, but I’ve been reading Gopherhole almost daily for 25+ years. I think we’ve reached that point…. Sorry, I think I’m out.
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Someone should print this and tape it to Mark Coyle's door....
 


Rescooter said:
This response is heartfelt and honest. Things are bad. How bad....

I just heard a commercial for Minnesota College Students Night at the Timberwolves game(s). Discount tickets if you show your Student ID. The entire state recognizes that we don't have a watchable Major College Basketball Team and they're doing their best to capitalize on that void.

One thing about this; Coyle is smart enough to have a decent coach ready to go if/when BJ gets fired. It can't happen soon enough.
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Of the many things that are signs of the problems with the quality of our program, I don't think discounted Timberwolves tickets for students are one of them. When I was in college, they had a weekly student night deal, and at that time we didn't have a watchable NBA team and did have a college team that was competitive for making the tourney (and doing it a few times) and even getting ranked a few times during the year.
 

bleedsmaroonandgold said:
Of the many things that are signs of the problems with the quality of our program, I don't think discounted Timberwolves tickets for students are one of them. When I was in college, they had a weekly student night deal, and at that time we didn't have a watchable NBA team and did have a college team that was competitive for making the tourney (and doing it a few times) and even getting ranked a few times during the year.
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About say I once got free Tix to a wolves for donating Campbell's soup cans. Watch D Rose and the bulls dummy them by about 40 that night. Wolves were doing college night when the gophers were still average
 

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