Chip: Ben Johnson's Gophers compete like crazy, and a culture is taking root

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Per Chip:


Johnson is building something real at a program that has been dormant far too long. Forget the final score Saturday and whatever their final record turns out to be this season. Focus solely on the product on the floor, the way Johnson's team plays. Signs are everywhere that AD Mark Coyle found the right coach to lead this program.

The Gophers compete like crazy, regardless of the situation. That's a sign of a strong culture taking root. The Gophers won't have an edge in talent against many opponents, but how they play is more important in establishing a foundation for what's to come next.

Win or lose, the Gophers look like a well-coached team that is prepared and has a plan.

They run an offense predicated on passing and movement and unselfishness. Refreshing, isn't it? No more watching bad-shooting Gophers teams jack up three-pointers aimlessly or a point guard dribbling the air out of the ball.


Go Gophers!!
 

Chip, the only good writer at Strib sports, finds the perfect analogy in "a strong culture taking root." Perfect.
 


Per Chip:


Johnson is building something real at a program that has been dormant far too long. Forget the final score Saturday and whatever their final record turns out to be this season. Focus solely on the product on the floor, the way Johnson's team plays. Signs are everywhere that AD Mark Coyle found the right coach to lead this program.

The Gophers compete like crazy, regardless of the situation. That's a sign of a strong culture taking root. The Gophers won't have an edge in talent against many opponents, but how they play is more important in establishing a foundation for what's to come next.

Win or lose, the Gophers look like a well-coached team that is prepared and has a plan.

They run an offense predicated on passing and movement and unselfishness. Refreshing, isn't it? No more watching bad-shooting Gophers teams jack up three-pointers aimlessly or a point guard dribbling the air out of the ball.


Go Gophers!!
We’re very fortunate that Coyle had the onions to make such a hire tv a B10 school - he put his skin in the game.
 




Chip, the only good writer at Strib sports, finds the perfect analogy in "a strong culture taking root." Perfect.
Yep. I always like Chip's takes on college football, especially P.J. and the Gophers. You can tell he really knows the game; he knows his job isn't to be a cheerleader but he also doesn't go negative just to get a reaction. It's nice to see him recognize what Johnson has done with the basketball team; but, more important, see that a foundation is being laid for some real success.
 




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