Next Gophers Men’s Basketball Coach

[KevinBaconIsNotMyHero]

Take it for what it’s worth, because Doogie is hit or miss, but he said in his last Scoop podcast that Eric Musselman(Nevada) would have interest in the gophers job we’re it to open up. Pitino just beat Purdue again so I’m guessing he’s safe, and Doogie isn’t Captain reliable, but thought I’d post it.

[RubeTube]

Take it for what it’s worth, because Doogie is hit or miss, but he said in his last Scoop podcast that Eric Musselman(Nevada) would have interest in the gophers job we’re it to open up. Pitino just beat Purdue again so I’m guessing he’s safe, and Doogie isn’t Captain reliable, but thought I’d post it.

If this is true, they better strike.

[KevinBaconIsNotMyHero]

Take it for what it’s worth, because Doogie is hit or miss, but he said in his last Scoop podcast that Eric Musselman(Nevada) would have interest in the gophers job we’re it to open up. Pitino just beat Purdue again so I’m guessing he’s safe, and Doogie isn’t Captain reliable, but thought I’d post it.

If this is true, they better strike.

Tough to pink slip Pitino after making it to the B10 tournament Semifinals and the NCAA tournament. But if Musselman is a guarantee I guess I would consider it as AD. IF, IF Musselman was actually interested and agreed.

[HeHateMe]

Take it for what it’s worth, because Doogie is hit or miss, but he said in his last Scoop podcast that Eric Musselman(Nevada) would have interest in the gophers job we’re it to open up. Pitino just beat Purdue again so I’m guessing he’s safe, and Doogie isn’t Captain reliable, but thought I’d post it.

Doogie talks to agents all the time so he has to decipher when they're lying to him or not. Thursday on 1500 he got a text from a Griffen source (had to be the agent) saying the restructure was done. That was pretty cool to hear live on the radio a local guy get the news before Scheffer or Rapaport.

[HeHateMe]

Hoiberg will be back in MN recruiting shortly.

[KevinBaconIsNotMyHero]

Hoiberg will be back in MN recruiting shortly.

Had to think he could do better than Nebraska. I know they have fantastic facilities and support but that’s like the 9th, 10th, or 11th best job in the B10 depending on what you value.

[HeHateMe]

Hoiberg will be back in MN recruiting shortly.

Had to think he could do better than Nebraska. I know they have fantastic facilities and support but that’s like the 9th, 10th, or 11th best job in the B10 depending on what you value.

Apparently he's been checking with recruits through whoever so I don't know what type of head start he has on that job but we shall see.

[HeHateMe]

Boston College rumor dead for now.

[SHAFA]

Hoiberg will be back in MN recruiting shortly.

Whatever keeps him out of the Wolves front office, I guess.

[Ask Not]

I don't know who the next one is, but I suspect next year it's Richie the P.

[The Replacements]

With a win in the tournament, Does everyone like Ricky now?

[INSIJS]

He out-coached Mack and won by 10 in a game they were expected to lose by what, 5.5, without a PG. Plus late key injuries too. Pitino had them ready to play. He’s an above-average coach.

Something to build on. Yes, we all would like to have some more guys signed for 2019, but with Kalscheur and Oturu they have a great base.

[RubeTube]

With a win in the tournament, Does everyone like Ricky now?

I like how this season has finished. He still has a terrible overall record though and was out coached most of the year. They played so bad for a stretch that it almost looked like they wouldn't make the tournament.

I think he deserves to come back for his last on his deal. I would make a decision after that. The last thing I want is them to hand him a extension because he beat a average Louisville team.

They beat Mich St tomorrow, sign him up. Lose and let's see what happens next year.

[ForCaleb]

With a win in the tournament, Does everyone like Ricky now?

There was a stretch where I thought the team was lost. Maybe they were tired, maybe it was the lack of PG talent, Ricky appeared he couldn’t figure out how to adjust in-game and utilize his team to give them the best chance to win (yes, that’s my opinion), but I like how Ricky and his team fought at the end of the season.

I still think IW could been utilized a lot more throughout conference play that could keep him happy and help the team the win. I think there were conflicts in the lockeroom that kept him on the bench this year.

[The Replacements]

With a win in the tournament, Does everyone like Ricky now?

I like how this season has finished. He still has a terrible overall record though and was out coached most of the year. They played so bad for a stretch that it almost looked like they wouldn't make the tournament.

I think he deserves to come back for his last on his deal. I would make a decision after that. The last thing I want is them to hand him a extension because he beat a average Louisville team.

They beat Mich St tomorrow, sign him up. Lose and let's see what happens next year.

Does keeping him on his last year of his deal without any direction really handcuff recruiting?

[jffl_commish]

So, who's all available again?

[ForCaleb]

So, who's all available again?

[INSIJS]

With a win in the tournament, Does everyone like Ricky now?

I like how this season has finished. He still has a terrible overall record though and was out coached most of the year. They played so bad for a stretch that it almost looked like they wouldn't make the tournament.

I think he deserves to come back for his last on his deal. I would make a decision after that. The last thing I want is them to hand him a extension because he beat a average Louisville team.

They beat Mich St tomorrow, sign him up. Lose and let's see what happens next year.

He wasn’t out-coached most of the year. He held his own and then some.

[jffl_commish]

Credit where it's due; that was one hell of a move getting Murphy back in for a curtain call.

[RubeTube]

With a win in the tournament, Does everyone like Ricky now?

I like how this season has finished. He still has a terrible overall record though and was out coached most of the year. They played so bad for a stretch that it almost looked like they wouldn't make the tournament.

I think he deserves to come back for his last on his deal. I would make a decision after that. The last thing I want is them to hand him a extension because he beat a average Louisville team.

They beat Mich St tomorrow, sign him up. Lose and let's see what happens next year.

He wasn’t out-coached most of the year. He held his own and then some.

That's your opinion. No way I believe that. Not saying to fire him but hell to the no.

[RubeTube]

Don't hand Richard a extension, Coyle.

I'm now rooting for you Richard. In fact, I always have been but I gave up faith. I have said many times that I like Richard as a person but I don't know if he can coach.

With that said... He needs to put together two solid year's in a row.

2013-14 NIT champs. Brings almost everyone back and has a terrible year.

2016-17 #5 seed NCAA tourney team. Brings all the big player's back and the team disappoints.

He hasn't had two consistent year's back to back of a winning team. This coming season is Richard's make or break year imo.

No money needed to be payed out by the school after this year. Have another tournament year, extend him. If not, time to go.

[Small Hands]

Don't hand Richard a extension, Coyle.

I'm now rooting for you Richard. In fact, I always have been but I gave up faith. I have said many times that I like Richard as a person but I don't know if he can coach.

With that said... He needs to put together two solid year's in a row.

2013-14 NIT champs. Brings almost everyone back and has a terrible year.

2016-17 #5 seed NCAA tourney team. Brings all the big player's back and the team disappoints.

He hasn't had two consistent year's back to back of a winning team. This coming season is Richard's make or break year imo.

No money needed to be payed out by the school after this year. Have another tournament year, extend him. If not, time to go.

The game plan yesterday was beyond terrible. I have very little respect for Little Richard. He gets bitch slapped every time he faces a cerebral HC. It's time to bring in a solid coach that can get the most out of 2-3 star recruits. Little Richie is a disaster.

[ForCaleb]

Don't hand Richard a extension, Coyle.

I'm now rooting for you Richard. In fact, I always have been but I gave up faith. I have said many times that I like Richard as a person but I don't know if he can coach.

With that said... He needs to put together two solid year's in a row.

2013-14 NIT champs. Brings almost everyone back and has a terrible year.

2016-17 #5 seed NCAA tourney team. Brings all the big player's back and the team disappoints.

He hasn't had two consistent year's back to back of a winning team. This coming season is Richard's make or break year imo.

No money needed to be payed out by the school after this year. Have another tournament year, extend him. If not, time to go.

The game plan yesterday was beyond terrible. I have very little respect for Little Richard. He gets bitch slapped every time he faces a cerebral HC. It's time to bring in a solid coach that can get the most out of 2-3 star recruits. Little Richie is a disaster.

How can you game plan against a team like MSU (arguably the best team in the country) when you don’t know if one of your best players can play?

Imo Nerves and a lack of execution put the team in a hole, not the game plan.

[INSIJS]

Don't hand Richard a extension, Coyle.

I'm now rooting for you Richard. In fact, I always have been but I gave up faith. I have said many times that I like Richard as a person but I don't know if he can coach.

With that said... He needs to put together two solid year's in a row.

2013-14 NIT champs. Brings almost everyone back and has a terrible year.

2016-17 #5 seed NCAA tourney team. Brings all the big player's back and the team disappoints.

He hasn't had two consistent year's back to back of a winning team. This coming season is Richard's make or break year imo.

No money needed to be payed out by the school after this year. Have another tournament year, extend him. If not, time to go.

The game plan yesterday was beyond terrible. I have very little respect for Little Richard. He gets bitch slapped every time he faces a cerebral HC. It's time to bring in a solid coach that can get the most out of 2-3 star recruits. Little Richie is a disaster.

What’s your game plan without Murphy yesterday?

They gave it everything they had. Forced 22 turnovers and kept fighting. Only way to still win was to hit 60% from 3 and it wasn’t close. MSU is better.

[jffl_commish]

Especially down 3 of their top 4 bigs - Murphy, Stockman, Curry

[Small Hands]

Don't hand Richard a extension, Coyle.

I'm now rooting for you Richard. In fact, I always have been but I gave up faith. I have said many times that I like Richard as a person but I don't know if he can coach.

With that said... He needs to put together two solid year's in a row.

2013-14 NIT champs. Brings almost everyone back and has a terrible year.

2016-17 #5 seed NCAA tourney team. Brings all the big player's back and the team disappoints.

He hasn't had two consistent year's back to back of a winning team. This coming season is Richard's make or break year imo.

No money needed to be payed out by the school after this year. Have another tournament year, extend him. If not, time to go.

The game plan yesterday was beyond terrible. I have very little respect for Little Richard. He gets bitch slapped every time he faces a cerebral HC. It's time to bring in a solid coach that can get the most out of 2-3 star recruits. Little Richie is a disaster.

What’s your game plan without Murphy yesterday?

They gave it everything they had. Forced 22 turnovers and kept fighting. Only way to still win was to hit 60% from 3 and it wasn’t close. MSU is better.

The fact that the bigs were shooting threes in the first is all you need to know. That game was over before Murphy left the game. Zero ball movement offensively. I 100% agree that MSU is superior. That doesn't mean you just wing it and hope they hit 60% from three. Better ball movement would help create mismatches in their defense and create better shots. It'd also slow the game down for them. Curry was the only player shooting for the first 15 minutes besides a few brick 3 point attempts from Oturu, Murphy and Kalscheur. I think there were 2 or 3 assists in the first half if I remember correctly.

[Hornets]

The game plan yesterday was beyond terrible. I have very little respect for Little Richard. He gets bitch slapped every time he faces a cerebral HC. It's time to bring in a solid coach that can get the most out of 2-3 star recruits. Little Richie is a disaster.

What’s your game plan without Murphy yesterday?

They gave it everything they had. Forced 22 turnovers and kept fighting. Only way to still win was to hit 60% from 3 and it wasn’t close. MSU is better.

The fact that the bigs were shooting threes in the first is all you need to know. That game was over before Murphy left the game. Zero ball movement offensively. I 100% agree that MSU is superior. That doesn't mean you just wing it and hope they hit 60% from three. Better ball movement would help create mismatches in their defense and create better shots. It'd also slow the game down for them. Curry was the only player shooting for the first 15 minutes besides a few brick 3 point attempts from Oturu, Murphy and Kalscheur. I think there were 2 or 3 assists in the first half if I remember correctly.

Wait...WHAT? Curry played yesterday? Thought he was done for the season?!?!

[feekdogg]

He out-coached Mack and won by 10 in a game they were expected to lose by what, 5.5, without a PG. Plus late key injuries too. Pitino had them ready to play. He’s an above-average coach.

Something to build on. Yes, we all would like to have some more guys signed for 2019, but with Kalscheur and Oturu they have a great base.

He's an above average coach? He's won 36% of Big 10 games. One finish above 7th place in the conference in 6 years. Injuries have played a part, but those losses can be circumvented with a solid bench. The Gophers have no depth because he's whiffed way too many times in recruiting.
Beating Louisville was nice, but let's not pretend it was some brilliant coaching scheme. They got hot from 3. Louisville sure wasn't counting on that.
If they don't get back to the tourney next year, he needs to go. 7 years is long enough to prove yourself.

[Ask Not]

He out-coached Mack and won by 10 in a game they were expected to lose by what, 5.5, without a PG. Plus late key injuries too. Pitino had them ready to play. He’s an above-average coach.

Something to build on. Yes, we all would like to have some more guys signed for 2019, but with Kalscheur and Oturu they have a great base.

He's an above average coach? He's won 36% of Big 10 games. One finish above 7th place in the conference in 6 years. Injuries have played a part, but those losses can be circumvented with a solid bench. The Gophers have no depth because he's whiffed way too many times in recruiting.
Beating Louisville was nice, but let's not pretend it was some brilliant coaching scheme. They got hot from 3. Louisville sure wasn't counting on that.
If they don't get back to the tourney next year, he needs to go. 7 years is long enough to prove yourself.

This. And stop telling me the Minnesota kids will only go to blue blood schools.

He was in over his head when he got here, which isn't his fault, but now that he's a somewhat capable coach, his recruiters have left. Not a good combination.

[Small Hands]

What’s your game plan without Murphy yesterday?

They gave it everything they had. Forced 22 turnovers and kept fighting. Only way to still win was to hit 60% from 3 and it wasn’t close. MSU is better.

The fact that the bigs were shooting threes in the first is all you need to know. That game was over before Murphy left the game. Zero ball movement offensively. I 100% agree that MSU is superior. That doesn't mean you just wing it and hope they hit 60% from three. Better ball movement would help create mismatches in their defense and create better shots. It'd also slow the game down for them. Curry was the only player shooting for the first 15 minutes besides a few brick 3 point attempts from Oturu, Murphy and Kalscheur. I think there were 2 or 3 assists in the first half if I remember correctly.

Wait...WHAT? Curry played yesterday? Thought he was done for the season?!?!

I meant Coffey. Lol. Sorry for the confusion.