Gophers 2020-2021 Season

[Hoop Dreams]

[jffl_commish]

That list is less than exciting.

I don't think the Gophers will be able to compete for Moser. Not if Indiana wants him anyway. If it was going to be Gates, you'd think that would have already happened, or at least be strong rumors that it's coming.

[full force five]

For Shake he's had 5 straight NCAA Round 1 losses, a losing conference record while at UT and a much better recruiting base than Minnesota.

Wait Minnesota has consistently better talent than Texas? Put down the bong, Minnesota has decent players and it's improving every year. In 2021 Texas has three five stars, and 20 plus 3 and 4 star guys.

https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Baske ... l&State=TX

[jffl_commish]

For Shake he's had 5 straight NCAA Round 1 losses, a losing conference record while at UT and a much better recruiting base than Minnesota.

Wait Minnesota has consistently better talent than Texas? Put down the bong, Minnesota has decent players and it's improving every year. In 2021 Texas has three five stars, and 20 plus 3 and 4 star guys.

https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Baske ... l&State=TX

How many D1 schools does Texas have? 10? 15? Not challenging the recruiting numbers or anything, just the insanity of in state competition they have down there. Makes even more crazy with so many relevant football teams every year.

[Hoop Dreams]

That list is less than exciting.

I don't think the Gophers will be able to compete for Moser. Not if Indiana wants him anyway. If it was going to be Gates, you'd think that would have already happened, or at least be strong rumors that it's coming.

Hopefully it's just Coyle doing due diligence until some bigger targets are available.

[RubeTube]

Would be very happy with Jacobson. Didn't even think they were looking at him.


People need to check expectations. This isn't as good of a job as some think, at least not right now. Why the hell would Muss leave Arkansas to come here? The big dogs are going elsewhere.

I'm being told many have said no and the list is between Smith, Jacobsen and Gates. That's the reality of it.

Look for Smith to be named head coach very soon imo.

[feekdogg]

"On the horizon". Guessing that's Gates and KSTP is getting cute with a little play on words.

[HeHateMe]

Would be very happy with Jacobson. Didn't even think they were looking at him.


People need to check expectations. This isn't as good of a job as some think, at least not right now. Why the hell would Muss leave Arkansas to come here? The big dogs are going elsewhere.

I'm being told many have said no and the list is between Smith, Jacobsen and Gates. That's the reality of it.

Look for Smith to be named head coach very soon imo.

Indiana and Minnesota sources are saying Musselman if he leaves wants to go back west. And his buyout is 5 mil... until may 1. Indiana message board has multiple people including Brian Snow from 247 saying you cannot wait until May.

I think it's good they talked to Ben Jacobson, over the years he's been mentioned as someone who deserves a shot. I think it's the right move if they interviewed Ben Johnson too as a courtesy to help him and help themselves see where he's at with his career.

Seems like the steam has cooled quite a bit on Dennis Gates. As I've said all along I think it will be Gates, Smith or Medved and at this point I am not backing off that. Smith likely will come here or take Utah for money purposes alone.

[HeHateMe]

That list is less than exciting.

I don't think the Gophers will be able to compete for Moser. Not if Indiana wants him anyway. If it was going to be Gates, you'd think that would have already happened, or at least be strong rumors that it's coming.

Indiana should go all in on Moser at this point. Throw a blank check in front of him.

[KevinBaconIsNotMyHero]

My prediction is Craig Smith is announced as coach Wednesday mid morning. And I’d be fine with that. Not sexy but he’s proven to be a winner everywhere.

[RubeTube]

Would be very happy with Jacobson. Didn't even think they were looking at him.


People need to check expectations. This isn't as good of a job as some think, at least not right now. Why the hell would Muss leave Arkansas to come here? The big dogs are going elsewhere.

I'm being told many have said no and the list is between Smith, Jacobsen and Gates. That's the reality of it.

Look for Smith to be named head coach very soon imo.

Indiana and Minnesota sources are saying Musselman if he leaves wants to go back west. And his buyout is 5 mil... until may 1. Indiana message board has multiple people including Brian Snow from 247 saying you cannot wait until May.

I think it's good they talked to Ben Jacobson, over the years he's been mentioned as someone who deserves a shot. I think it's the right move if they interviewed Ben Johnson too as a courtesy to help him and help themselves see where he's at with his career.

Seems like the steam has cooled quite a bit on Dennis Gates. As I've said all along I think it will be Gates, Smith or Medved and at this point I am not backing off that. Smith likely will come here or take Utah for money purposes alone.

Some Gopher fans are freaking out about Jacobson saying we are really scraping the bottom of the barrel. Some at GH are saying they would rather have Mitchell. I don't agree.

The Mosers, Shakas, Musselmans are not coming here.

My rankings of the realistic list are....

Jacobson
Gates (These two are pretty even for me)

Smith


Medved



I'm not going to rip Smith or Medved if hired but they are rather unexciting hires. I think the ceilings are higher with guys like Gates but the floor might be lower. Smith and Medved reek of being an 8-10 Big Ten team most year's.

The announcement is coming soon though and could even happen by the end of today but for sure this week.

[Hoop Dreams]

"On the horizon". Guessing that's Gates and KSTP is getting cute with a little play on words.

Yeah, I've seen some reports that Gates is interviewing early this week.

[HeHateMe]

Would be very happy with Jacobson. Didn't even think they were looking at him.


People need to check expectations. This isn't as good of a job as some think, at least not right now. Why the hell would Muss leave Arkansas to come here? The big dogs are going elsewhere.

I'm being told many have said no and the list is between Smith, Jacobsen and Gates. That's the reality of it.

Look for Smith to be named head coach very soon imo.

Indiana and Minnesota sources are saying Musselman if he leaves wants to go back west. And his buyout is 5 mil... until may 1. Indiana message board has multiple people including Brian Snow from 247 saying you cannot wait until May.

I think it's good they talked to Ben Jacobson, over the years he's been mentioned as someone who deserves a shot. I think it's the right move if they interviewed Ben Johnson too as a courtesy to help him and help themselves see where he's at with his career.

Seems like the steam has cooled quite a bit on Dennis Gates. As I've said all along I think it will be Gates, Smith or Medved and at this point I am not backing off that. Smith likely will come here or take Utah for money purposes alone.

Some Gopher fans are freaking out about Jacobson saying we are really scraping the bottom of the barrel. Some at GH are saying they would rather have Mitchell. I don't agree.

The Mosers, Shakas, Musselmans are not coming here.

My rankings of the realistic list are....

Jacobson
Gates (These two are pretty even for me)

Smith


Medved



I'm not going to rip Smith or Medved if hired but they are rather unexciting hires. I think the ceilings are higher with guys like Gates but the floor might be lower. Smith and Medved reek of being an 8-10 Big Ten team most year's.

The announcement is coming soon though and could even happen by the end of today but for sure this week.

Medved and Smith have a lot of backing at the U and/or local basketball community. Medved especially -- Tyus isn't just throwing up a tweet (Geno Crandall did too) for the hell of it. Niko would do well here, I'm convinced.

[Slap Shot]

For Shake he's had 5 straight NCAA Round 1 losses, a losing conference record while at UT and a much better recruiting base than Minnesota.

Wait Minnesota has consistently better talent than Texas? Put down the bong, Minnesota has decent players and it's improving every year. In 2021 Texas has three five stars, and 20 plus 3 and 4 star guys.

https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Baske ... l&State=TX

You might want to read that again sporto.

[full force five]

Would be very happy with Jacobson. Didn't even think they were looking at him.


People need to check expectations. This isn't as good of a job as some think, at least not right now. Why the hell would Muss leave Arkansas to come here? The big dogs are going elsewhere.

I'm being told many have said no and the list is between Smith, Jacobsen and Gates. That's the reality of it.

Look for Smith to be named head coach very soon imo.

Indiana and Minnesota sources are saying Musselman if he leaves wants to go back west. And his buyout is 5 mil... until may 1. Indiana message board has multiple people including Brian Snow from 247 saying you cannot wait until May.

I think it's good they talked to Ben Jacobson, over the years he's been mentioned as someone who deserves a shot. I think it's the right move if they interviewed Ben Johnson too as a courtesy to help him and help themselves see where he's at with his career.

Seems like the steam has cooled quite a bit on Dennis Gates. As I've said all along I think it will be Gates, Smith or Medved and at this point I am not backing off that. Smith likely will come here or take Utah for money purposes alone.

Some Gopher fans are freaking out about Jacobson saying we are really scraping the bottom of the barrel. Some at GH are saying they would rather have Mitchell. I don't agree.

The Mosers, Shakas, Musselmans are not coming here.

My rankings of the realistic list are....

Jacobson
Gates (These two are pretty even for me)

Smith


Medved



I'm not going to rip Smith or Medved if hired but they are rather unexciting hires. I think the ceilings are higher with guys like Gates but the floor might be lower. Smith and Medved reek of being an 8-10 Big Ten team most year's.

The announcement is coming soon though and could even happen by the end of today but for sure this week.

I don't think Medved is realistic at this point. I can see him going to Indiana or Marquette, both are better jobs than Minnesota. Not saying Jacobson is scrapping the bottom of the barrel but can we do a little better. I don't understand the Sam Mitchell hate honestly he has HC experience and can related to 17-20 years olds.

[feekdogg]

Indiana and Minnesota sources are saying Musselman if he leaves wants to go back west. And his buyout is 5 mil... until may 1. Indiana message board has multiple people including Brian Snow from 247 saying you cannot wait until May.

I think it's good they talked to Ben Jacobson, over the years he's been mentioned as someone who deserves a shot. I think it's the right move if they interviewed Ben Johnson too as a courtesy to help him and help themselves see where he's at with his career.

Seems like the steam has cooled quite a bit on Dennis Gates. As I've said all along I think it will be Gates, Smith or Medved and at this point I am not backing off that. Smith likely will come here or take Utah for money purposes alone.

Some Gopher fans are freaking out about Jacobson saying we are really scraping the bottom of the barrel. Some at GH are saying they would rather have Mitchell. I don't agree.

The Mosers, Shakas, Musselmans are not coming here.

My rankings of the realistic list are....

Jacobson
Gates (These two are pretty even for me)

Smith


Medved



I'm not going to rip Smith or Medved if hired but they are rather unexciting hires. I think the ceilings are higher with guys like Gates but the floor might be lower. Smith and Medved reek of being an 8-10 Big Ten team most year's.

The announcement is coming soon though and could even happen by the end of today but for sure this week.

I don't think Medved is realistic at this point. I can see him going to Indiana or Marquette, both are better jobs than Minnesota. Not saying Jacobson is scrapping the bottom of the barrel but can we do a little better. I don't understand the Sam Mitchell hate honestly he has HC experience and can related to 17-20 years olds.

I think you're confusing Medved and Moser.

[RubeTube]

Anyone see Musselmans "Look at me" celebration yesterday?

We already have one jerk off here in Philip John. I'm cool on the basketball team not having a guy like this.

[full force five]

Some Gopher fans are freaking out about Jacobson saying we are really scraping the bottom of the barrel. Some at GH are saying they would rather have Mitchell. I don't agree.

The Mosers, Shakas, Musselmans are not coming here.

My rankings of the realistic list are....

Jacobson
Gates (These two are pretty even for me)

Smith


Medved



I'm not going to rip Smith or Medved if hired but they are rather unexciting hires. I think the ceilings are higher with guys like Gates but the floor might be lower. Smith and Medved reek of being an 8-10 Big Ten team most year's.

The announcement is coming soon though and could even happen by the end of today but for sure this week.

I don't think Medved is realistic at this point. I can see him going to Indiana or Marquette, both are better jobs than Minnesota. Not saying Jacobson is scrapping the bottom of the barrel but can we do a little better. I don't understand the Sam Mitchell hate honestly he has HC experience and can related to 17-20 years olds.

I think you're confusing Medved and Moser.

Nope Medved I guess is a maybe . . . . going from CSU to Minnesota is an upgrade but how much?
Moser I think is a better fit for Marquette, a much better program.

[feekdogg]

I don't think Medved is realistic at this point. I can see him going to Indiana or Marquette, both are better jobs than Minnesota. Not saying Jacobson is scrapping the bottom of the barrel but can we do a little better. I don't understand the Sam Mitchell hate honestly he has HC experience and can related to 17-20 years olds.

I think you're confusing Medved and Moser.

Nope Medved I guess is a maybe . . . . going from CSU to Minnesota is an upgrade but how much?
Moser I think is a better fit for Marquette, a much better program.

Why on earth would Indiana basketball be interested in Niko Medved?

[HeHateMe]

I think you're confusing Medved and Moser.

Nope Medved I guess is a maybe . . . . going from CSU to Minnesota is an upgrade but how much?
Moser I think is a better fit for Marquette, a much better program.

Why on earth would Indiana basketball be interested in Niko Medved?

Right, Medved will not come up at Marquette or Indiana. Indiana fans would burn the arena down.

Marquette will have higher ambitions too... if Medved wasn't connected locally in Minnesota, I'm fairly certain he wouldn't be a candidate yet for Minnesota.

[Sid Hartman]

No announcements are imminent and process is likely going to drag into next week from my sources

[full force five]

No announcements are imminent and process is likely going to drag into next week from my sources

Wasn't a long drawn out process when we hired Pitino? Nearly a month and I think 5-6 coaches turned us down.

[RubeTube]

No announcements are imminent and process is likely going to drag into next week from my sources

Wasn't a long drawn out process when we hired Pitino? Nearly a month and I think 5-6 coaches turned us down.

It's going to be done soon.

Received a call and unless something changes drastically, Craig Smith is the next Gophers HC.

[Sid Hartman]

No announcements are imminent and process is likely going to drag into next week from my sources

Wasn't a long drawn out process when we hired Pitino? Nearly a month and I think 5-6 coaches turned us down.

It's going to be done soon.

Received a call and unless something changes drastically, Craig Smith is the next Gophers HC.

Not sure who you are talking to but he hasn’t even interviewed yet. I have worked in college sports for 15 years now and have sat in Coyle’s office for an hour with him and talked to him at numerous conferences. Have great sources all over the country and not one person is saying this is the case. We can agree to disagree but I’m skeptical of the intel

[RubeTube]

Wasn't a long drawn out process when we hired Pitino? Nearly a month and I think 5-6 coaches turned us down.

It's going to be done soon.

Received a call and unless something changes drastically, Craig Smith is the next Gophers HC.

Not sure who you are talking to but he hasn’t even interviewed yet. I have worked in college sports for 15 years now and have sat in Coyle’s office for an hour with him and talked to him at numerous conferences. Have great sources all over the country and not one person is saying this is the case. We can agree to disagree but I’m skeptical of the intel

I think the "15" you meant is the under on how many bits you have here.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong. I'm just told this is Coyles guy.

[Hoop Dreams]

No announcements are imminent and process is likely going to drag into next week from my sources

Waiting on Muss?!

[Sid Hartman]

It's going to be done soon.

Received a call and unless something changes drastically, Craig Smith is the next Gophers HC.

Not sure who you are talking to but he hasn’t even interviewed yet. I have worked in college sports for 15 years now and have sat in Coyle’s office for an hour with him and talked to him at numerous conferences. Have great sources all over the country and not one person is saying this is the case. We can agree to disagree but I’m skeptical of the intel

I think the "15" you meant is the under on how many bits you have here.

Hey, I hope I'm wrong. I'm just told this is Coyles guy.

If I have 15 then you must have 100...one of these days maybe one of them will actually be right on a scoop lol. He might he Coyle’s guy but there is zero chatter in the AD networks saying that’s the case...there is more steam about Smith taking over at Utah

[Sid Hartman]

No announcements are imminent and process is likely going to drag into next week from my sources

Waiting on Muss?!

You are doing yourself a disservice not to at least talk to him directly and make him say no. There is absolutely zero reason to rush the hire if there is a potential game changing candidate that will listen to Coyle’s pitch (and might even be potentially intrigued)

[RubeTube]

No announcements are imminent and process is likely going to drag into next week from my sources

Waiting on Muss?!

You are doing yourself a disservice not to at least talk to him directly and make him say no. There is absolutely zero reason to rush the hire if there is a potential game changing candidate that will listen to Coyle’s pitch (and might even be potentially intrigued)

That sure changed quick, Sid. You had him as "The guy" a few days ago and now you just want to hear him say no?

He was never an option.

[Sid Hartman]

Waiting on Muss?!

You are doing yourself a disservice not to at least talk to him directly and make him say no. There is absolutely zero reason to rush the hire if there is a potential game changing candidate that will listen to Coyle’s pitch (and might even be potentially intrigued)

That sure changed quick, Sid. You had him as "The guy" a few days ago and now you just want to hear him say no?

He was never an option.

Oh he’s still an option...his agent hasn’t said no yet, but wants to not talk about it until after Arkansas season is complete. Arkansas alumns are mobilizing and talking 4+M a year which Coyle can’t do