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[adamj95]

She’s got the team to buy in, improved the defense and turnovers and has kept the team together. How many teams can say they’ve only had 1 transfer out this year? She’s in her 3rd overall at a P5 school and navigating the NIL landscape. Shes steadily improved the team and was without Braun and Woodson for nearly the entire season. You’ll only see all negatives if that’s the only thing you’re looking for. I’m all in for coach P.

 

[MaroonMagic]

What has she done in the portal? NOTHING!!

Don't need to do much in the portal when you've already got a team with a lot of talent that wants to stick together! Also, last year she had picked up Stewart, who ended up being a high impact player on offense, and Rose, who ended up being a very high impact player on defense. I'm sure she actually will find some important pieces for the team this year as well. It's just not an immediate process.

 

[Gophers112233]

Just keep scheduling low hanging fruit so you can build up your win total so you can get into a tournament where you can beat up on that same low hanging fruit to impress the unaware. Beyond that she's done nothing. What has she done in the portal? NOTHING!!

as far at the portal..

we HAVE 10 RETURNING PLAYERS

2 incoming freshman, so that leaves 3 roster spots open..

it's not like we lost 7 or 8 players and have 3 returning players and we need a whole new team..

calm down.. we are bringing back the WHOLE CORE of our team next season. we truly just need a player or two, to kind of plug and play. To give some of our starters a breather or a break.

 

[tripledouble]

We're one of the few teams in the country that has retained almost all of its players (except one) and someone is now complaining because the coach hasn't signed anyone from the portal yet? USC, UCLA, OSU, Notre Dame, South Carolina have all lost key players to the portal. Coach hasn't suffered these kinds of losses and you're calling her a 'dog'?

 

[bball_craz_31]

Just keep scheduling low hanging fruit so you can build up your win total so you can get into a tournament where you can beat up on that same low hanging fruit to impress the unaware. Beyond that she's done nothing. What has she done in the portal? NOTHING!!

Marlene Stollings is that you?

I would like to know what D1 coach you are and what successes you have had in the portal to have such an experienced and knowledgeable opinion. Also please share with the classroom what they have scheduled for next year since you already know what opponents we have. If not maybe shut it till we see next season. or feel free to go watch a team more suited to your liking.

"Done nothing in the portal" ...Right Woodson and Stewart didn't help this season at all..Right? If you mean this year, correct CURRENTLY IN APRIL,TWO WEEKS AFTER THE SEASON, she has not gotten a commit YET.

I guess we are also forgetting they retained and returned 10 of the possible 11 returners, including 8 of the top 9 producers with the return of the two injuries. "beat low-hanging fruit" ....Like Florida who had a win over Alabama? Like Belmont who Gophers beat by more than Ohio State did. You know the same Ohio State team that lost to Penn State? Had zero quad 3/4 losses. Despite two of their top 7 out for all by 12 games. Low-hanging fruit right? What's your coaching record?

Now back to the portal which you know so much about. Tell us all who they have reached out and talked to since you must know. You must also be aware that multiple players are asking for money well beyond their worth and multiple players have demanded or stated they want a starting spot or no deal. You must know all of that to run your mouth like you do. Correct?

Please enlighten all of us oh all-knowing one. With your obviously massive amount of Coaching D1 experience.

 

[MaxyJR1]

People putting pressure on Coach P now are a little out of touch. Won the WBIT down top player and another top 6 player.

Won with basically a 7-8 player rotation due to the two injuries. They were truly on the bubble and 1-2 more wins would have gotten them in.

I'd like to see them get more athletic but they will naturally happen if healthy. It's not worth blowing anything up with this core group that has stayed through a coaching change.

Have to make the tournament next year however.

 

[DietCokeFan]

People putting pressure on Coach P now are a little out of touch. Won the WBIT down top player and another top 6 player.

Won with basically a 7-8 player rotation due to the two injuries. They were truly on the bubble and 1-2 more wins would have gotten them in.

I'd like to see them get more athletic but they will naturally happen if healthy. It's not worth blowing anything up with this core group that has stayed through a coaching change.

Have to make the tournament next year however.

Agree. Next year we need to see top 25 wins, a stronger non con, and an NCAA tournament. We as fans won't have the excuse of saying "we're young" or "we don't have Braun and Woodson"

I really hope all the above come true! I will then be the first to admit I was wrong when I was being hard on Coach P. Go Gophs!

 

[Gopher Mac]

Agree. Next year we need to see top 25 wins, a stronger non con, and an NCAA tournament. We as fans won't have the excuse of saying "we're young" or "we don't have Braun and Woodson"

I really hope all the above come true! I will then be the first to admit I was wrong when I was being hard on Coach P. Go Gophs!

I would think next year team better finish in the top third of the conference. Will they I don't know but a lot of people think this team does not need transfers and is loaded with talent. I just did not see much talent last year. Hope I am wrong but with the schedule they played they just did not win games against the tournament teams. Can they make the next step sure but with all the experience on this team they better or it might be a long stretch of mediocrity.

 

[Just Gopher It!!]

Just keep scheduling low hanging fruit so you can build up your win total so you can get into a tournament where you can beat up on that same low hanging fruit to impress the unaware. Beyond that she's done nothing. What has she done in the portal? NOTHING!!

Just keep scheduling low hanging fruit so you can build up your win total so you can get into a tournament where you can beat up on that same low hanging fruit to impress the unaware. Beyond that she's done nothing. What has she done in the portal? NOTHING!!

 

[Just Gopher It!!]

It amazing the impatient of some adult - middle aged men regarding building a program.

They took a step forward by winning the tournament they were in, being ranked at one point and doing this mostly without Woodson or Braun playing.

If they would have flamed out in the first round then I could understand angst.

The joy is in the journey and seeing the evolution of the players, team and program.

Enjoy the process!!!

 

[Gophers112233]

It amazing the impatient of some adult - middle aged men regarding building a program.

They took a step forward by winning the tournament they were in, being ranked at one point and doing this mostly without Woodson or Braun playing.

If they would have flamed out in the first round then I could understand angst.

The joy is in the journey and seeing the evolution of the players, team and program.

Enjoy the process!!!

IN HER SECOND YEAR no less...

 

[Gopher Mac]

IN HER SECOND YEAR no less...

I think coach P. Is a good coach but I still think year 2 was disappointing. I know about injuries but they just could not beat good teams. I believe we need to add 1-2 starting quality players to this team. I cannot believe all the people who think this team is loaded with talent that they don't want to add players and say in the next sentence they were happy with last years performance. 64 teams made the tournament we with all our talent did not. I think coach P. Is good I think people are way overrating our talent.

 

[Just Gopher It!!]

IN HER SECOND YEAR no less...

Kudos!!

 

[DietCokeFan]

It took Ben Johnson four years until he got his first ranked win. This is year three for Coach P. Yes, she has some more time to prove her self; but, with how the college game is moving with the portal every program is in a win now mentality.

 

[rwlarson]

I agree it will be more difficult for Coach P to quickly build a consistent winner here if they don’t have a successful season next year because she will need the positive vibes as she will be relying on new recruits and the portal much more than she has so far.

But I have no doubt that she will eventually have some great teams here regardless.

 

[Outsider]

It took Ben Johnson four years until he got his first ranked win. This is year three for Coach P. Yes, she has some more time to prove her self; but, with how the college game is moving with the portal every program is in a win now mentality.

Except last I checked, she was winning without what most people would say is their best player two years in a row. Do they need to get quicker, yup. They will be good next year provided they are healthy. You have maybe two openings, a point guard who can break down the defense and a big to improve the rebounding.