Videos: Coyle press conference, NIL, coaching search and more

[BleedGopher]

Go Gophers!!

 

[BleedGopher]

Go Gophers!!

 

[BleedGopher]

Go Gophers!!

 

[BleedGopher]

Go Gophers!!

 

[restovich]

Uninspiring

 

[Jared.Hines]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Coyle speaks about how the University needs someone who is going to promote Minnesota and talks about how awesome Williams Arena is when the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#Gophers</a> are winning games. <a href="https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT">https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT</a> <a href="https://t.co/eAXEw210E4">pic.twitter.com/eAXEw210E4</a></p>&mdash; GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Jared.Hines]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Coyle talks about the Big Ten, how competitive it is, and how it sets student-athletes up with how much exposure it gives to athletes who are looking to compete at the next level. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#Gophers</a> <a href="https://t.co/GMrTzIEnjr">https://t.co/GMrTzIEnjr</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ei8nMOeCiS">pic.twitter.com/Ei8nMOeCiS</a></p>&mdash; GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Jared.Hines]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Coyle talks about Ben Johnson and how hard he worked in order to try to make the Men&#39;s Basketball program successful. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#Gophers</a> <a href="https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT">https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT</a> <a href="https://t.co/OdI0lbkd2S">pic.twitter.com/OdI0lbkd2S</a></p>&mdash; GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Jared.Hines]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Coyle talks about his conversations with the boosters and what this hiring means next as the team moves forward. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#Gophers</a> <a href="https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT">https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT</a> <a href="https://t.co/cWNsilvBVX">pic.twitter.com/cWNsilvBVX</a></p>&mdash; GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Jared.Hines]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Coyle is in Indianapolis but has had many conversations over the last few days with his staff back at Minnesota. Talked about wanting this to be an efficient process. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#Gophers</a> <a href="https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT">https://t.co/GMrTzIDPtT</a> <a href="https://t.co/IXbVTX9iDs">pic.twitter.com/IXbVTX9iDs</a></p>&mdash; GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Jared.Hines]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Coyle addressed the question about interim staff and keeping Dave Thorsen on in the transition to help with communication with the student-athletes. <br><br>Coyle also addressed the question about a search firm and if one has been used yet in the process. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gophers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc^tfw">#Gophers</a>… <a href="https://t.co/b3HhHaF53P">pic.twitter.com/b3HhHaF53P</a></p>&mdash; GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="">March 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[jamiche]

He looks like he's sitting on the floor.

 

[USAF]

Thanks for posting these, Mr Hines

 

[ecoperson]

Uninspiring

I'm excited! Coyle said all of the right things... at least all of the things that he CAN say at this time without being a sleaze. He was personable, spoke with purpose, had good presence, demonstrated report with the media, and presented the facts.

He didn't dither when asked about expectations. Without hesitation, he said that he is seeking a consistent program with annual tournament appearances. He is looking for someone with experience who can be the face of the program. And, most impressively, he is not working with a search committee.

Reading between the lines- I sense that Coyle has had conversations with numerous individuals but has already moved strongly towards one candidate. My hunch is that Coyle has locked in on existing head coach whose team is still playing. Coyle has always demonstrated respect for a coach's focus to be solidly on their current team. He will move quickly to finalize a deal once their season is complete.