Great column: Scoggins: The Gophers need a new commitment to basketball, not just a new coach

[BleedGopher]

Per Chip:

The importance of this moment cannot be overstated. Not just with Coyle’s hire but the whole puzzle. The willingness to invest in something that demands full commitment.

Coyle and the university can’t get this wrong. Or else they will be right back in this spot four years from now and the cycle will keep repeating itself.

Scoggins: The Gophers need more than a new coach. They need a new commitment to basketball.

Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle now faces one of the most important moments in his tenure.

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Go Gophers!!

 

[HitMeAgainIAmStillMoving]

Gophers need three things, NIL, NIL, and NIL.

 

[MaxyJR1]

He writes a nice and fair assessment.

 

[Gilthorp57]

The Barn does need a remodel or replacement, but don't screw up by making it a sterile Kohl or Bryce Jordan Center. An arena that seats around 12K and modern amenities would do the trick.

 

[Bad Gopher]

Waiting to get serious about basketball until after firing your coach would be like firing your football coach just before the new stadium is opened. Wait...