this is why i can't f-ing stand the star tribune's coverage of anything u of m!

[Bronko Nagurski Gopher]

there is a still image of tubby where you can click to play the video of their (meathead myron medcalf, dennis brackin & kent youngblood) gophers discussion and then right below that it reads in ominous tone: "the troubled history of the U men's athletic teams dominates discussion today."

what in the F does that even mean?! the overly-negative tone of that headline would make a first time observer believe the u of m men's sports teams over their histories have been filled with a bunch of murders, robber barrons and puppy punchers. the discussion also includes u of m hater and grim reaper sports editor dennis brackin (reusse's buddy) so that explains a lot and is probably where this lame headline came from.

it is the way the star tribune and its editors sensationalize stories, headlines, etc. about the u of m which drives me more and more each day to consider giving up reading their gophers coverage altogether. i am just sick of their often biased and outlandish "rile up the most readers approach" as well as the way they often come off as if the u of m is the only sports program in the history of the ncaa (or even the big ten for that matter) who has ever had to deal with violations or player conduct issues when something pops up.

and what will be the response of some of the media-apologists on this board -- likely media members themselves? hey, they are just being objective. it is their job to present the story that way and give it such a headline, blah, blah, blah.

B.S.! give me a frickin' break!

 

[Down with Goldy]

I'm going to go ahead and agree with you here.

 

[GopherLady]

there is a still image of tubby where you can click to play the video of their (meathead myron medcalf, dennis brackin & kent youngblood) gophers discussion and then right below that it reads in ominous tone: "the troubled history of the U men's athletic teams dominates discussion today."

what in the F does that even mean?! the overly-negative tone of that headline would make a first time observer believe the u of m men's sports teams over their histories have been filled with a bunch of murders, robber barrons and puppy punchers. the discussion also includes u of m hater and grim reaper sports editor dennis brackin (reusse's buddy) so that explains a lot and is probably where this lame headline came from.

it is the way the star tribune and its editors sensationalize stories, headlines, etc. about the u of m which drives me more and more each day to consider giving up reading their gophers coverage altogether. i am just sick of their often biased and outlandish "rile up the most readers approach" as well as the way they often come off as if the u of m is the only sports program in the history of the ncaa (or even the big ten for that matter) who has ever had to deal with violations or player conduct issues when something pops up.

and what will be the response of some of the media-apologists on this board -- likely media members themselves? hey, they are just being objective. it is their job to present the story that way and give it such a headline, blah, blah, blah.

B.S.! give me a frickin' break!

My advice to you - stop reading. This is something I never understood, getting all worked up from media coverage. It is what it is - and the only way to lower your blood pressure is to stop reading/watching it. It's just like with Ruesse, the people that hate him so much are the ones that keep him in business by reading his stuff, generating discussion, interest, etc.

We just had a good night, enjoy the win and many more to come this season!

 

[Rick Mons]

(The Strib )often come off as if the u of m is the only sports program in the history of the ncaa (or even the big ten for that matter) who has ever had to deal with violations or player conduct issues when something pops up

yeah, why would they cover a school located here when they could do exposés of other B10 schools!?! Why do they think we would be interested in what happens to a local school, its teams and its athletes?!?

They shouldn't harp on the past or what happened in other states or -- for that matter -- Bloomington MN. One small article -- preferably in 4 point agate type -- and that should take care of it.

 

[Bronko Nagurski Gopher]

and the standard media defense lines (not surprised considering GH staffers likey think of them as a sort of brethren) come out.

rick (a.k.a. mr. funny guy) - did i say they shouldn't cover the u of m? no, i didn't. i referred to the way in which they go about it, which is b.s. but, you go ahead and keep "interpreting" what i said to fit your world view.

maybe i will take nadine's advice (she usually has good stuff. she is like a dear abby!) and quit reading the local rags.

she is right about one thing though. good win by the gophs tonight.

 

[myleslong]

there is a still image of tubby where you can click to play the video of their (meathead myron medcalf, dennis brackin & kent youngblood) gophers discussion and then right below that it reads in ominous tone: "the troubled history of the U men's athletic teams dominates discussion today."

what in the F does that even mean?! the overly-negative tone of that headline would make a first time observer believe the u of m men's sports teams over their histories have been filled with a bunch of murders, robber barrons and puppy punchers. the discussion also includes u of m hater and grim reaper sports editor dennis brackin (reusse's buddy) so that explains a lot and is probably where this lame headline came from.

it is the way the star tribune and its editors sensationalize stories, headlines, etc. about the u of m which drives me more and more each day to consider giving up reading their gophers coverage altogether. i am just sick of their often biased and outlandish "rile up the most readers approach" as well as the way they often come off as if the u of m is the only sports program in the history of the ncaa (or even the big ten for that matter) who has ever had to deal with violations or player conduct issues when something pops up.

and what will be the response of some of the media-apologists on this board -- likely media members themselves? hey, they are just being objective. it is their job to present the story that way and give it such a headline, blah, blah, blah.

B.S.! give me a frickin' break!

Your next poignant post expressing a cognizant and correct understanding of the media will be your first Bronko. Hope you get a chance to get all the piers out this weekend. It will be your last good one.

 

[Mulligan]

it is the way the star tribune and its editors sensationalize stories, headlines, etc. about the u of m which drives me more and more each day to consider giving up reading their gophers coverage altogether.

Well, that would give you more time to Troll Patrol on GopherHole and carry on what seems like half a dozen simultaneous battles with other GHer's; but I would miss the subtle humor of your views on the media.

 

[gopher1956]

Stop Reading the Coverage

I agree with the suggestion to stop reading the Star Tribune if you cannot stand it. Some folks have thin skin and should live a cave. I think they know who I am talking about.

 

[BleedGopher]

Bronko, Nick and Jake have done a great job interviewing a number of current Gophers this week...hopefully you've had a chance to read the interviews, and I'd be curious to get your thoughts on them.

Go Gophers!!

 

[Bronko Nagurski Gopher]

Well, that would give you more time to Troll Patrol on GopherHole and carry on what seems like half a dozen simultaneous battles with other GHer's; but I would miss the subtle humor of your views on the media.

YAWN. anything else?

 

[samthebutcher]

The media should ignore 25% of the team is now suspended. All are Tubby's recruits. That would be great work by the media. There is only so much positive spin you can place on something like that. Hard pressed to find other programs in a similar situation. It is news. Unfortunately it is negative.

 

[BleedGopher]

Bronko, you must not have seen my post. I'm curious what you think of the coverage that Nick and Jake of GH have done this past week?

Go Gophers!!

 

[TheHofferette]

GL is like Dear Abby on this board....where you at, girl??

 

[Rick Mons]

The media should ignore 25% of the team is now suspended. All are Tubby's recruits. That would be great work by the media. There is only so much positive spin you can place on something like that. Hard pressed to find other programs in a similar situation. It is news. Unfortunately it is negative.

What?!? You think you can tell Bronko what's news and what's not?!? He wrote the frickin' book on what's news and what can and can't be published. That's the way he rolls, bro.

Word.

And you're a moran (sic) if you don't agree with him ... or he'll tell you to p*** off if you don't agree with him ... and that's that.

Or so he <s>maintains</s> rants. ...

 

[UpnorthGo4]

Bronko Quote: "YAWN. anything else?"

How about todays Strib Editorial? I don't know if I would count on Royce playing BB for the Gophers this year. I hope he never comes back but that would require Maturi and Bruininks to risk making our new power coach mad. I don't think they have the guts to do it.

EDITORIAL: A TROUBLING PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT AT U

ATHLETES NEED TO FACE REAL CONSEQUENCES FOR MISDEEDS.

No Minnesotan should be surprised by the off-the-field screw-ups that have made this an especially embarrassing period for the University of Minnesota's Athletic Department. Deeply disappointed, yes, but not surprised. As long as the university's coaches take chances recruiting at-risk student-athletes in an effort to win at almost any cost, police and lawyers will make frequent visits to campus.

And if the athletes most likely to offend in the future see that the most serious punishment handed out in these cases amounts to a few missed games and extra wind sprints, the out-of-control culture will flourish. Unfortunately, the initial disciplinary response to the latest batch of troubles does not inspire confidence that coaches and Athletic Department officials will come down hard enough on troublemakers to get the attention of the rest of their players.

"It seems to snowball,'' Athletic Director Joel Maturi told the Star Tribune last week. "When you have so many instances at one time, you wonder, what's going on at the asylum?'' That's the right question, but it's one the athletic director and his multimillion-dollar coaches should be answering, not asking.

For his part, football coach Tim Brewster boldly confronted last week's arrest of top freshman Michael Carter and said the promising defensive back would play against Illinois. Come again? It would seem an arrest for underage drinking and obstruction of the legal process -- an officer had to point a taser gun at Carter when he resisted -- might lead to a suspension. Instead, Brewster said the matter would be handled "internally,'' which may be code for those wind sprints. And Maturi, despite being concerned about snowballs at the asylum, was supportive and said the department is looking for consistency in handling such incidents. "Sometimes the sanctions are obvious (and) become public," he said. "At this moment (not suspending Carter) is OK with me. We'll continue to make sure we do the appropriate thing." We're guessing that slapping wrists, however consistently, won't bring much improvement.

The men's basketball program is doing its part. Royce White, Minnesota's Mr. Basketball and, despite academic problems in high school, the cornerstone recruit in coach Tubby Smith's incoming class, was arrested Oct. 13 for shoplifting and fifth-degree assault at Macy's in the Mall of America. An unlucky Macy's security guard tried to handcuff the 6-8, 240-pound power forward after he tried to steal about $100 worth of merchandise, according to the police report. White, who shoved the guard to the ground a couple of times before reinforcements arrived, received a one-year trespass notice from the megamall, but he may not be banished for long from Williams Arena.

Smith said White and senior guard Devron Bostick were suspended indefinitely for an unspecified violation of team rules, but he would not elaborate. The punishment? A suspension ranging from two to 20 games, according to the less-than-transparent head coach. Given the apparent priorities at the U these days, the odds seem good that White will appear on the court long before the team opens Big Ten play on Dec. 29.

Meanwhile, the busy Maturi announced that transfer basketball player Trevor Mbakwe will not be allowed to play until his legal problems are cleared up. Mbakwe is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly punching a woman in the face in Miami in April, although his attorney argues that he was mistakenly identified.

Some fans argue that the number of academic and disciplinary cases at the U is typical of many major college programs. In fact, the White arrest brought to mind the case of Diamond Taylor, a prized University of Wisconsin freshman basketball player who, along with teammate Jeremy Glover, was arrested this fall after stealing iPods, a cell phone and $400 from campus residences.

But unlike Minnesota, Wisconsin immediately turns such cases over to a disciplinary committee, taking the punishment decisions out of the hands of win-hungry coaches. Both Taylor and Glover were immediately kicked off the team after their arrests, and the committee denied Glover's appeal last week. Taylor, who got a strong signal that he was no longer wanted in Madison, quickly moved on to Southern Illiniois University. The message to Wisconsin athletes: If you screw up off the court or field, expect serious consequences.

University President Robert Bruininks needs to send a strong signal of his own to Maturi and his coaches. The long list of academic issues, NCAA violations and criminal cases at the U is unacceptable and should not be tolerated.