STrib: Coyle says U sports may need GM type position

[Ignatius L Hoops]

Gophers AD Mark Coyle says department might need a GM role to oversee ‘cap management’

Critical decisions are coming for Mark Coyle and his staff as they determine how much money each athlete should make under the new revenue-sharing model next year.

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In an interview Friday with the Star Tribune, Coyle talked about the challenges ahead for the Gophers, figuring out which athletes get the most NIL and shared revenue — perhaps too much responsibility for the AD and head coaches alone.

Coyle said the Gophers need to have “cap management.”

“If we bring [players in] and we’re doing revenue sharing, how do we know we’re getting our value right, and what are the metrics?” he said.

A new role — similar to a general manager in pro sports — could be required in the near future. Coyle talked about that potential job and other topics in this latest Q&A