Whalen I got...Johnson was at best a reach. They believed the AAU coaches that he could recruit top end guys and coach.
I mean he has recruited high end guys. Evans, Christie, Payne, and Betts were all top 100-150 guys depending on which ranking system you want to use.
Evans didn't stay committed ge doesn't count. And he has zero ability to retain talent even local guys he has relationships with.
If he had a manageable buyout he would likely be sweating bullets and deservedly so.
Louisville offering more NIL money than Minnesota could isn't a reflection on the coach, IMO.
Man if you went to the regional games in Columbus tonight you really got your moneys worth.
also, Memphis got screwed
Whalen I got...Johnson was at best a reach. They believed the AAU coaches that he could recruit top end guys and coach.
I mean he has recruited high end guys. Evans, Christie, Payne, and Betts were all top 100-150 guys depending on which ranking system you want to use.
Evans didn't stay committed ge doesn't count. And he has zero ability to retain talent even local guys he has relationships with.
If he had a manageable buyout he would likely be sweating bullets and deservedly so.
Louisville offering more NIL money than Minnesota could isn't a reflection on the coach, IMO.
No offense but you also think the Twins have a deep squad and have talented pitchers 😉
Pitino squads always had excuses too.
Whalen I got...Johnson was at best a reach. They believed the AAU coaches that he could recruit top end guys and coach.
I mean he has recruited high end guys. Evans, Christie, Payne, and Betts were all top 100-150 guys depending on which ranking system you want to use.
Evans didn't stay committed ge doesn't count. And he has zero ability to retain talent even local guys he has relationships with.
If he had a manageable buyout he would likely be sweating bullets and deservedly so.
Louisville offering more NIL money than Minnesota could isn't a reflection on the coach, IMO.
No offense but you also think the Twins have a deep squad and have talented pitchers 😉
I said this is the deepest and most talented rotation they've had in my lifetime. Because it is. I also said it's a very low bar. Because it is.
I'm 50% factual and 50% sarcastic. When you get to know me, you will know which is which.
Seen some very very upset WVU fans on Twitter this morning. That's usually a good sign.
https://twitter.com/GopherHole/status/1637136092867727360?t=Vji2lXX8UosliSPTa3Ix-Q&s=19
Not sure I really understand the motivation for this one unless he's really holding a grudge that he wasn't a full time starter when he got to campus. I'd certainly hope the Gophers could match any NIL offer Depaul made (if it was about NIL). He was likely going to be a starter next season and had improved quite a bit throughout the season here.
Weird.
https://twitter.com/GopherHole/status/1637136092867727360?t=Vji2lXX8UosliSPTa3Ix-Q&s=19
Not sure I really understand the motivation for this one unless he's really holding a grudge that he wasn't a full time starter when he got to campus. I'd certainly hope the Gophers could match any NIL offer Depaul made (if it was about NIL). He was likely going to be a starter next season and had improved quite a bit throughout the season here.
Weird.
Johnson better hit the portal hard. He should be fired, but won't be.
It almost certainly isn't NIL related and we fans play up the NIL aspect way too much.
San Diego State knocks off #1 overall Alabama in the Sweet 16 to move onto the Elite 8.
SDSU... First time to the Elite 8.
Mountain West... First time to the Elite 8.
Keep your stick on the ice...
This result may set the record for "We didn't need him" posts. ?San Diego State knocks off #1 overall Alabama in the Sweet 16 to move onto the Elite 8.
SDSU... First time to the Elite 8.
Mountain West... First time to the Elite 8.
This result may set the record for "We didn't need him" posts. ?San Diego State knocks off #1 overall Alabama in the Sweet 16 to move onto the Elite 8.
SDSU... First time to the Elite 8.
Mountain West... First time to the Elite 8.
A certain portly sports columnist from SW Minnesota may run with this theme...
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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A certain "Bumper to Bumper" radio talk show host may do so as well ?This result may set the record for "We didn't need him" posts. ?San Diego State knocks off #1 overall Alabama in the Sweet 16 to move onto the Elite 8.
SDSU... First time to the Elite 8.
Mountain West... First time to the Elite 8.
A certain portly sports columnist from SW Minnesota may run with this theme...
Great...he was the one guy who I thought they could get and who wanted the job who could really make changes here. Zero chance now. Coyle could have had him before...
Glad Alabama lost...they disgust me.
When Johnson gets fired next season we are going to settle for someone and have to cross our fingers they can get it done.
Houston we have a problem… Houston falls to Miami. All 4 #1 seeds out by the Sweet 16.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Glad Alabama lost...they disgust me.
How does 4 players get identified at a murder scene and 1 provided the gun. And it all gets swept under the rug, for now. I told my one friend if Alabama win the title, it’ll probably be vacated in 2 years when Brandon Miller gets charged.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Houston we have a problem… Houston falls to Miami. All 4 #1 seeds out by the Sweet 16.
First time in tournament history that no #1 seed made it to the Elite 8
Thanks… I haven’t heard anything about that stat and I was wondering the answer. Saves me from looking.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Damnit I was supposed to be in Vegas this weekend...and I would have gotten more than a few of these games right. Maybe they should thank me for not jinxing them 😉
The Dutcher thing still hurts though...good lord even his AD said we were likely his dream spot for a bunch of reasons and he supposedly has a lower buyout only for us. While everyone want Musselman (who has no interest in coming here outside using us for raises) Dutcher was there to be had.
BTW former Gopher Bryan Greenlee plays for FAU...
Guarente mid-major to play for the Nat'l Championship for the men. Florida Atlantic will play the winner of Creighton/San Diego State. Still bummed for the 2020 Tourney being cancelled. That was the year for the mid-majors. There was probably 6 mid-majors who were good and had a chance.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Dutcher to the Final Four...God this sucks. Coyle missed badly.
Good for him. Hell of a coach and recruiter.
Incompetent officials in the SDSU/Creighton game. Won’t call the ticky tac fouls for 39:58 minutes of the game. And one stripe decided to blow his whistle with less than 2 seconds left. And the major smug look on the stripe as the Creighton coach chews him out.
San Diego State vs. Florida Atlantic in the one semifinal game at the Final 4. UConn vs. the winner of Texas/Miami in the other.
Keep your stick on the ice...
If Texas wins that means 2 former Pitino guys are in the Final Four with Dutcher. Great...
Every time a u-texas team loses an angel get its wings.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Final Four... no #1 seeds, no #2 seeds... no #3 seeds... this as to be some kind of record.
#9 Florida Atlantic vs. #5 San Diego St.
#5 Miami vs. #4 UConn
Keep your stick on the ice...
https://twitter.com/GopherHole/status/1641130175206244371?s=20
The sophomore guard averaged 11.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and five assists this season. Shot 43.3% from the field and 44% from three.
Finally some positivity for the program.
Reading a bit about him he seems like a good fit for the team. A good outside shooter (44% from 3pt range is huge) that can pull up in transition for a 3 but can find open teammates and set them up for easy buckets as well.
Need to add at least 1 more guard and probably another SF type.
Basketball aside I'd wouldn't leave Pepperdine for The U.....I mean I love The U and all but dang the Pepperdine campus and location is primetime.
Congrats to Coach Johnson, hope he's able to parley this into something positive next year and beyond.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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I will reserve judgement...we have been burned by overhyped transfers before.
That is pretty sweet 
Dutchers team wins on a last second shot and he will have a shot at a title. Ugh what should have been...
Dutchers team wins on a last second shot and he will have a shot at a title. Ugh what should have been...
Crazy that they pulled that off
Was going to feel bad for either team and their fan base who lost. Both San Deigo State and Florida Atlantic most likely well never see a another Final Four.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Was going to feel bad for either team and their fan base who lost. Both San Deigo State and Florida Atlantic most likely well never see a another Final Four.
Tough loss for FAU. They deserved to win but SDSU just kept getting offensive rebounds down the stretch. They even got one on a missed FT which is just inexcusable.
There should never be an offensive rebound for a free throw since they moved players up a spot in the blocks on the key.
Keep your stick on the ice...
Rumors he got paid...if he got a nice NIL deal I am not sure what the heck to think because he is not worth a payday.
That's the problem...most teams can pay people not worth a payday and we can't pay the ones who deserve it.
Most teams cannot some teams can. Dont believe all the hyperbole out there...
It would seem that Ben added another transfer portal kid. I assume we'll find out shortly.
https://twitter.com/CoachBenJohnson/status/1646672269215686656?s=20
6'11 335 center from Washington State. Played both football and basketball but not really a BB contributor. He is solely a big body to practice against and play only if Payne gets in foul trouble.
Jack Wilson from Wazzu committed. Total yawn...
BIG time get. Gophers hoops will be competing with Hamline soon.
BIG time get. Gophers hoops will be competing with Hamline soon.
As a former Piper... don't insult is like that!!
Quite the path he's taken to get here lol
Committed to Oregon State and averaged 4 minutes/game as a freshman. Transferred to Idaho for one year (sat out half the year due to transfer rules, pre-portal). Then walked on to Washington State to play football. Played 25 games over 3 years (mostly special teams) before joining the basketball team for their final 14 games where he played sparingly.
Dude looks huge but other than being depth behind Payne I doubt he makes much impact.
Quite the path he's taken to get here lol
Committed to Oregon State and averaged 4 minutes/game as a freshman. Transferred to Idaho for one year (sat out half the year due to transfer rules, pre-portal). Then walked on to Washington State to play football. Played 25 games over 3 years (mostly special teams) before joining the basketball team for their final 14 games where he played sparingly.
Dude looks huge but other than being depth behind Payne I doubt he makes much impact.
If there was ever an example of Portal disfunction.