Problems in Gopherville

[NoVaJack]

Looks like Tubby and the Gophers may have some issues when the Jacks come calling.

http://bit.ly/3ApsBK

[Nidaros]

Re: Problems in Gopherville

Looks like Tubby and the Gophers may have some issues when the Jacks come calling.

http://bit.ly/3ApsBK

Unbelieveable.

[SoDakJack]

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Wow. That is amazing.

Did the UofM hire the NDSU Athletic director and not tell anyone? (Zing!)

[91jack]

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It sounds like there are some problems up there. Two years ago they hired "new" football and basketball coaches and now both teams are playing better but having problems with the law. Some times you get coaches that can win but they get borderline players(grades, law problems, etc..) to get the job done. I didn't follow Tubby at Kentucky but it seems like stuff like this is expectable in the SEC. Just like poking a person's eye is a 1/2 game suspension.
I hope you don't take this as smack but it's just my opinion of things up there. I could be completely wrong though.

[bub94]

Re: Problems in Gopherville

It sounds like there are some problems up there. Two years ago they hired "new" football and basketball coaches and now both teams are playing better but having problems with the law. Some times you get coaches that can win but they get borderline players(grades, law problems, etc..) to get the job done. I didn't follow Tubby at Kentucky but it seems like stuff like this is expectable in the SEC. Just like poking a person's eye is a 1/2 game suspension.
I hope you don't take this as smack but it's just my opinion of things up there. I could be completely wrong though.

I don't think it's smack. Some coaches are willing to take a risk with players just because of the talent level. That risk usually will bite them in the arse. And while it is great to have a player with that much talent on the team, I am glad our coaches go the safer route and take the players with character and talent.

[GopherHole]

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What amazes me is how so many of these things popped up in a brief period. With Royce White you almost had to expect it, he was "kicked out" of DeLaSalle after his junior year of high school for academic misconduct. Both Mbakwe and Bostick were outstanding Juco players, but you sometimes get a mixed bag with players going that route.

Part of the issue involves kids that have huge futures and they still have to live in the same environment that can lead to clashes with the law. There have been comments that it may have been better for Royce if he would have moved away from the Twin Cities so that he could get away from the environment that he grew up with.

The sad thing is that Tubby really had some momentum building. I hope this does not develop into Clem II. Clem Haskins really had something nice building in the 90's and in the years to follow, you could see that a solid foundation had not been built. I still plan to wear some of my Gophs apparel, fortunately my Rabbit stuff does not have the stains of the maroon and gold.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/go...7PQLanchO7DiUr

[76Rabbit]

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Well, all is not lost for the Gophs. I would expect a big improvement from Colton and Ralph this year and they didn't do so badly last year. Perhaps the other bigs could take some lessons from those two on how to stay out of trouble.

[SF_Rabbit_Fan]

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Well, all is not lost for the Gophs. I would expect a big improvement from Colton and Ralph this year and they didn't do so badly last year. Perhaps the other bigs could take some lessons from those two on how to stay out of trouble.

From what I hear, Colton could have trouble getting minutes this year. Of course, that's just what I hear.

[NoVaJack]

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From what I hear, Colton could have trouble getting minutes this year. Of course, that's just what I hear.

The kid's a stud. I would really be surprised if that happens.

[Kemo]

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From what I hear, Colton could have trouble getting minutes this year. Of course, that's just what I hear.

Well, if does, I'm sure we could find room for him

[filbert]

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Well, if does, I'm sure we could find room for him

We'd need a lot of room, wouldn't we?

[jackmd]

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The kid's a stud. I would really be surprised if that happens.

I talked to Chuck (Colton's dad) today. I didn't ask about these issues specifically just asked about how Colton was doing. Chuck said he is excited for the season and keeps working hard. Colton will fill whatever role he is asked to.

[JACKGUYII]

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The kid's a stud. I would really be surprised if that happens.

When you add players with the skills of Rodney Williams, Trevor Mbakwe and Royce White it will definitley effect the playing time of Colton Iverson and others. This is no disrespect to him it's the reality of playing for a Big 10 team and a coach like Tubby who is going to attract top talent most years and he really hit the jackpot this year. The challenge is can those new players behave themselves enough off the court to get on the court.

[Jacks#1Fan]

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When you add players with the skills of Rodney Williams, Trevor Mbakwe and Royce White it will definitley effect the playing time of Colton Iverson and others. This is no disrespect to him it's the reality of playing for a Big 10 team and a coach like Tubby who is going to attract top talent most years and he really hit the jackpot this year. The challenge is can those new players behave themselves enough off the court to get on the court.

Well, Mbakwe is out for the year (legal problems) and Royce White has been suspended indefinitely (doesn't really mean much in the "big time" does it?). Playing time advantage: Iverson.

[NoVaJack]

Re: Problems in Gopherville

More problems... http://bit.ly/2nSLYp