Gophers -- Other Sports

Post by **Handyman** » Fri Jan 17 11:18 am

That is a very freshmen like move...Pitts should know better than that she has been around long enough. If you have an issue with how you were disciplined dont make it public.

Post by **frozen4champs** » Fri Jan 17 12:04 pm

Cowgirl wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 17 11:10 am

frozen4champs wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 17 9:54 am

Slap Shot wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 17 9:12 am
What exactly did she do?
From what I have gathered from various reports, Whalen pulled her out of a game a week or so ago and benched her for the 4th quarter. Pitts stayed there after the game and did not go the the locker room, and people had to go out to find her. Things then have gone downhill since then.
She displayed inappropriate “body language” in a game. What does that mean? Flipping someone off maybe?

Like everything, there are 3 sides to the story-- Whalen's , the players, and the truth. I'm sure Whalen can't say too much about it for student privacy reasons. Pitts can say whatever she wants and Whalen really can't respond, so the player gets the advantage on this one. Lindsay is old school and things have changed since she was in college, so she is getting an eye opening experience this year.

Post by **Slap Shot** » Fri Jan 17 12:25 pm

Any chance Whalen "over-reacted"? I don't want that to sound worse than it is - but given how pampered athletes are today would a more seasoned coach of used the same disciplinary tactic for whatever it is Pitts did?

Post by **YoungEagle** » Fri Jan 17 1:45 pm

I think Whalen probably is following Geno's example. He is so spot on with this take.

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Fri Jan 17 2:00 pm

YoungEagle wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 17 1:45 pm
I think Whalen probably is following Geno's example. He is so spot on with this take.

Good find. I bet that is exactly it. Sadly it wasn't just the player who got disciplined that has the problem.

Post by **Slap Shot** » Fri Jan 17 3:18 pm

YoungEagle wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 17 1:45 pm
I think Whalen probably is following Geno's example. He is so spot on with this take.

Pretty much answers my question. Great find

Post by **Bladepuller** » Fri Jan 17 3:50 pm

So Geno is viewed as being at the top of his profession?

Yes. I'd say he is the gold standard.

Any bets on him taking Destiny Pitts @ UConn?

Post by **Cowgirl** » Fri Jan 17 4:07 pm

Bladepuller wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 17 3:50 pm
So Geno is viewed as being at the top of his profession?

Yes. I'd say he is the gold standard.

Any bets on him taking Destiny Pitts @ UConn?

I would say the viewpoint of expecting athletes - at all levels - to act respectably and be a good example for the younger generation is spot on. It is a privilege to play D1 athletics. Act like it.

This is of course speculation as we don’t know specifically what this player did. As alluded to above I doubt this one incident has been the only issue between player and coach but a culmination of events.

I’m all for accountability for athletes - at all levels. (So fire the entire MLB if you need to

). I would bet coach Whalen had clear, understandable, and expected codes of conduct laid out for her players - good on her for enforcing it - if that’s what this truly boils down to. Winning at all costs if your kids are assholes shouldn’t be the message we send.

So sick of the entitled athlete mentality. They need a dose of reality and morality. Sports sure don’t seem to be about fun anymore do they.

Post by **Handyman** » Fri Jan 17 4:41 pm

I think we can all relate to having your boss/parents discipline you for what you perceive to be no reason. It is frustrating. And I know I probably showed lots of attitude when I was in my early 20s when it happened. You feel wronged and it sucks.

That said, suck it up! You dont like it take it up with the coaches after the game. (or the school if you think you were really wronged) You dont quit like a baby. I doubt Whalen verbally abused her or mistreated her so to quit during the season is a childish move and reflects poorly on her as a person. Why should anyone trust you if you are just going to take your ball and go home any time someone dares tell you to follow the rules?

Post by **MATT** » Fri Jan 17 9:55 pm

Bladepuller wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 17 9:06 pm
Full disclosure on the LW / DP feud from a fishing message board where KFAN was cited as the source.
DP flipped LW the bird when she was being taken out.
In-Depth Outdoors is where I read it, FWIW.

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Sat Jan 18 8:50 am

Yikes

Post by **Dances With Gophers** » Sat Jan 18 10:25 am

“ Full disclosure on the LW / DP feud from a fishing message board”

Peak Minnesota

Post by **Handyman** » Sat Jan 18 10:46 am

If there is any truth to that then she is just an entitled brat.

Post by **Bladepuller** » Sat Jan 18 11:10 am

Those of you who know me, & the reason my user name is what it is, understand why I also read fishing boards.
I refuse to post on them, at least about fishing.
Better to cite your source than a cryptic inference about insider knowledge.
I would expect LW to expect a lot from her guards & if DP had an issue with the expectations LW had for her.....
Oh well. Bye DP.

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Tue Jan 28 1:52 pm

https://gophersports.com/news/2020/1/28 ... op-10.aspx

The University of Minnesota Gophers are entering the 2020 season ranked top-10 in five preseason polls.

Traditionally NCAA softball has recognized both the USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll and the ESPN.com/USA Softball polls which have the Gophers No. 8 and No. 7, respectively.

Softball America has the Gophers at No. 6 in its second year with a preseason poll. FloSoftball also has the Gophers slotted at No. 6 while D1Softball pegged Minnesota at No. 7 in its first year.

This is the sixth straight season the Gophers have started the season in the Top-25. Last year, the Maroon and Gold ended the year No. 8 in both major polls, the highest to end a season in program history.

Kudos to the Gopher Softball coach for keeping the things that Allister got started going.,

Post by **Bonin21** » Thu Feb 13 4:42 pm

Is this last note correct? Sounds like the opposite of the Twins problems across the river. Could be a good squad.

Meyer, a junior righthander from Woodbury, has been named to five preseason All-America teams. He is projected as a first-round draft choice in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft and has been called the top pitcher and top draft prospect in the Big Ten Conference.

Among the talented group of pitchers are juniors Patrick Fredrickson and Sam Thoresen and sophomore J.P. Massey. Joining them is redshirt sophomore Drake Davis, who sat out last season as a transfer from Arizona State. Baseball America has listed all four as Top 20 draft prospects.

Post by **Beauner** » Thu Feb 13 8:41 pm

Bonin21 wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 13 4:42 pm
Is this last note correct? Sounds like the opposite of the Twins problems across the river. Could be a good squad.

Meyer, a junior righthander from Woodbury, has been named to five preseason All-America teams. He is projected as a first-round draft choice in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft and has been called the top pitcher and top draft prospect in the Big Ten Conference.

Among the talented group of pitchers are juniors Patrick Fredrickson and Sam Thoresen and sophomore J.P. Massey. Joining them is redshirt sophomore Drake Davis, who sat out last season as a transfer from Arizona State. Baseball America has listed all four as Top 20 draft prospects.

Dunno much about Davis but Thoreson, Frederickson, and Meyer are all high end pitchers when healthy. Especially if Thoreson hasn't gotten messed with by the current pitching coach staff after some of the adjustments he made with his private (Driveline style) coaches. That is what caused some early headaches for him last year.

Post by **Bonin21** » Thu Feb 13 9:10 pm

Top 20 draft prospects. So you're telling me five pitchers on the Gopher roster are listed as first rounders?

Is it top 20 prospects playing college baseball? Top 20 pitching prospects playing college baseball?

Something doesn't add up.

Post by **Gopherguy05** » Thu Feb 13 9:18 pm

Top 20 rounds. Not picks. Meyer is the only first rounder.

Post by **Bonin21** » Thu Feb 13 9:25 pm

The article has since been updated to say,
"Baseball America has listed all four as among the top 20 draft prospects in the Big Ten."

Post by **Beauner** » Thu Feb 13 11:12 pm

Bonin21 wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 13 9:10 pm
Top 20 draft prospects. So you're telling me five pitchers on the Gopher roster are listed as first rounders?

Is it top 20 prospects playing college baseball? Top 20 pitching prospects playing college baseball?

Something doesn't add up.

Maybe in the midwest? Or conference? No chance they're all top 20 overall when you factor in high school kids etc. I've heard people projecting Meyer first round and Thoreson in the compensation/second-fourth rounds (depending on how his control is, because when he's on he's nasty but he has a tendency to get himself in trouble with a lot of free passes). Frederickson probably a 9-10th rounder depending on how his season goes. He got absolutely rocked in the Cape Cod league last year to the tune of a 9+ ERA in 25ish innings. Hopefully his shoulder is recovered because i know it was bugging him last season. He doesn't bring the velo hype that Meyer and Thoreson do (sits 89-91, can reach up to 93), but he's definitely got the frame to be able to add a couple MPH with the proper adjustments.

Edit: just saw the part you added about top 20 prospects in conference. That makes more sense.

Post by **frozen4champs** » Fri Feb 14 2:40 pm

Post by **frozen4champs** » Sun Feb 16 1:40 pm

Post by **Vegoe** » Wed Feb 19 1:53 pm

Just for fun here is a breakdown of the AD's incentives. As you might have seen me tweet, Regent Rosha thought that in future deals there should be some focused on attendance and revenues instead of academics and competitive success. Also interesting note that there is a bonus for playing in the CFP, playing in the CFP semifinal and playing in the CFP championship game... so I think playoff expansion is coming by the end of this contract

APR 930 $15k
APR 950 $20k
APR 960 $25k
APR 970+ $50k
APR bonuses are not cumulative and report must not contain any penalties to receive bonus.

Graduation Success Rate 70% $25k
Graduation Success Rate 80% $25k additional bonus
Department GPA 3.0 or above $15k each semester
Department GPA 3.2 or above $5k additional bonus
Top 30 of the Director's Cup $25k
Top 25 of the Director's Cup $30k
Top 20 of the Director's Cup $35k
Top 15 of the Director's Cup $40k
B10 FB Championship Game Appearance $25k
FB Bowl Game $15k
Jan 1 or Later Bowl Game $20k
New Year Six or CFP Game $25k
CFP Semifinal Game $40k
CFP Championship Game $40k additional
MBB NCAA Tourney $10k
MBB Final Four $20k
WBB NCAA Tourney $10k
WBB Final Four $20k
MHKY Frozen Four $15k
WHKY Frozen Four $15k
Baseball CWS $15k
Softball CWS $15k
Any other team conference championship $5k
Any other team NCAA semifanals $15k

Presidential Bonus Up to $50k may be awarded, but not limited to, based upon financial management, public perception, fundraising success or department compliance.

Post by **Bonin21** » Wed Feb 19 1:55 pm

Jan 1 or later bowl game...
Isn't there a random bowl or two after the new year that aren't that great?

Post by **Vegoe** » Wed Feb 19 2:45 pm

Bonin21 wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 19 1:55 pm
Jan 1 or later bowl game...
Isn't there a random bowl or two after the new year that aren't that great?

That's how they wrote it. I'm assuming that means Citrus or Outback Bowl.

Post by **Iceburg** » Wed Apr 01 6:29 pm

Post by **Bert** » Thu Apr 09 3:00 pm

Not Gopher Related but how about Barry "It is time for them to move on"

https://madison.com/wsj/sports/college/ ... 2eea4.html

Post by **gopherguy06** » Thu Apr 23 10:56 pm

Gophers softball coach Jamoe Trachel leaving for Ole Miss

Post by **Beauner** » Fri Apr 24 11:25 am

That one stings.

Post by **D2D** » Fri Apr 24 12:45 pm

I wonder what the deal was. Money, probably I suppose.

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Fri Apr 24 2:10 pm

gopherguy06 wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 23 10:56 pm
Gophers softball coach Jamoe Trachel leaving for Ole Miss

Oh, for crying out loud.

Post by **Butters Stotch** » Fri Apr 24 2:43 pm

D2D wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 12:45 pm
I wonder what the deal was. Money, probably I suppose.

Most likely, it was the fact that she was offered only a one year extension.

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Fri Apr 24 4:05 pm

Butters Stotch wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 2:43 pm

D2D wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 12:45 pm
I wonder what the deal was. Money, probably I suppose.
Most likely, it was the fact that she was offered only a one year extension.

Well, that was a huge mistake then.

Post by **Border Gopher** » Fri Apr 24 6:51 pm

ScoobyDoo wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 4:05 pm

Butters Stotch wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 2:43 pm

D2D wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 12:45 pm
I wonder what the deal was. Money, probably I suppose.
Most likely, it was the fact that she was offered only a one year extension.
Well, that was a huge mistake then.

#firecoyle ??

Post by **gopherguy06** » Tue Apr 28 6:29 am

ScoobyDoo wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 4:05 pm

Butters Stotch wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 2:43 pm

D2D wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 24 12:45 pm
I wonder what the deal was. Money, probably I suppose.
Most likely, it was the fact that she was offered only a one year extension.
Well, that was a huge mistake then.

Sounds like she got a six figure raise to go to Ole Miss and was offered $245k down there. Hard to turn down that kind of raise especially given you only had a year contract. Bummer to lose her with the success they were having.

Post by **D2D** » Tue Apr 28 10:43 am

gopherguy06 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 28 6:29 am
Bummer to lose her with the success they were having.

And I lose my one connection to the Gophers' softball program, however distant: In high school I played on the same (first!) line with her father, Larry.

Post by **Gopherguy05** » Wed Apr 29 10:16 pm

Sounds like tons of drama behind the scenes and the players were not sad to see her go.
This is from a former player who quit and decided to transfer to Syracuse for next season.

Post by **Iceburg** » Sun May 03 10:13 pm

Coyle stays in-house and names Piper Ritter as head softball coach.

https://gophersports.com/news/2020/5/3/ ... coach.aspx

Post by **ScoobyDoo** » Mon May 04 10:18 am

Excellent choice. She coached my daughter in a number of clinics. Great person.

Post by **gopherguy06** » Tue May 05 9:00 am

Gophers for the second time (2009) have the #1 recruiting class in volleyball. Seems like they return a decent amount from the Final Four team last year.

https://www.fox9.com/sports/gophers-vol ... the-nation

Post by **Iceburg** » Tue May 05 11:27 am

gopherguy06 wrote: ↑
Tue May 05 9:00 am
Gophers for the second time (2009) have the #1 recruiting class in volleyball. Seems like they return a decent amount from the Final Four team last year.

https://www.fox9.com/sports/gophers-vol ... the-nation

Also added a graduate transfer that was All-Big Ten this past year.

https://gophersports.com/news/2020/4/17 ... oster.aspx

Post by **D2D** » Tue May 05 11:36 am

Iceburg wrote: ↑
Tue May 05 11:27 am

gopherguy06 wrote: ↑
Tue May 05 9:00 am
Gophers for the second time (2009) have the #1 recruiting class in volleyball. Seems like they return a decent amount from the Final Four team last year.

https://www.fox9.com/sports/gophers-vol ... the-nation
Also added a graduate transfer that was All-Big Ten this past year.

https://gophersports.com/news/2020/4/17 ... oster.aspx

Hopefully (like men's and women's hockey) they have a full season to gain experience as a team so they are fully prepared for the post season!

Post by **JWG** » Fri May 08 2:23 pm

This isn't really "other" sports as much as "all" sports - but anyway.
Link to Coyle's presentation to the Board of Regents this week. It's not very useful without the context of the discussion, which isn't surprising. Doesn't say anything about cost saving actions outside of the obvious. Doesn't speak to any thoughts on when sports will come back (that would be tied to slide 8 which lacks the context - and the various revenue losses being tied to continued delays in things starting across the U).

https://s3.amazonaws.com/gophersports.c ... 020_v2.pdf

Post by **meggiesota** » Mon May 11 11:47 am

If anyone is interested - it's Gopher day on the Big 10 channel!

Post by **Beauner** » Tue May 12 8:02 am

meggiesota wrote: ↑
Mon May 11 11:47 am
If anyone is interested - it's Gopher day on the Big 10 channel!

Ended with the Penn State and Auburn wins last night. First time I got to see the TV broadcast of the PSU game.

My God was that a fun game.

Post by **gopherguy06** » Tue May 12 10:03 am

Beauner wrote: ↑
Tue May 12 8:02 am

meggiesota wrote: ↑
Mon May 11 11:47 am
If anyone is interested - it's Gopher day on the Big 10 channel!
Ended with the Penn State and Auburn wins last night. First time I got to see the TV broadcast of the PSU game.

My God was that a fun game.

Yeah, the stadium and atmosphere was electric. Mostly full by kickoff and almost all Gopher fans. The score made it seem closer, but we definitely dominated from the opening TD by Bateman and then the pick off by Winfield, to the game ending pick.

Post by **Slap Shot** » Tue May 12 11:44 am

Very cool.

Post by **gopherguy06** » Tue May 12 3:56 pm

Wow definitely some impressive facilities and upgrades recently. Makes you wonder what other schools have.

Post by **Aldy** » Wed May 13 3:10 pm

Slap Shot wrote: ↑
Tue May 12 11:44 am
Very cool.

I'm surprised the video didn't include Cook Hall!!

Played many pick-up basketball games in that place. I remember when the Field House had a dirt floor. Looks like they did a nice job refurbishing the place.

Post by **Bonin21** » Tue Jun 09 12:49 pm

https://www.startribune.com/gophers-pit ... 571132982/
Gophers pitcher Max Meyer could be top 10 pick in MLB Draft (tomorrow)

Post by **frozen4champs** » Tue Jun 09 4:28 pm

Post by **Bonin21** » Wed Jun 10 6:27 pm

3RD OVERALL!

To a sick city in Miami!

Post by **Beauner** » Thu Jun 11 8:14 am

Good for Max. He worked his ass off the last couple years. Wouldn't shock me to see him in a Marlins uniform this season. His fastball/slider combo is already big-league ready and could make for a great bullpen arm now while he's developing a third offering.

Post by **Slap Shot** » Thu Jun 11 9:06 am

Post by **Beauner** » Thu Jun 11 9:16 am

3 other Minnesota natives have been picked top 10.
Mauer, Molitor, and Winfield.

Pretty solid company.

Post by **gopherguy06** » Thu Jun 11 10:16 am

Whoa, since 77. That is crazy. I know Perkins was a first rounder, but still. He has some nasty stuff and looks have a bright future.

Post by **Greyeagle** » Thu Jun 11 11:16 am

That's awesome for Ben

Max!! Really too bad he didn't get another season with the Gophers, would have been fun to see what they could have done.

Draft position and success are fascinating, especially in baseball and hockey. Speaking of MN players drafted it's crazy to think Jack Morris was a 5th rounder in '76; Ozzie Smith and Wade Boggs were also in the '76 draft....in the 7th round!

Post by **Iceburg** » Thu Jun 11 12:00 pm

Had it in my head that Noel Jenke had been a top ten pick, but he was picked 13th in the 1969 draft. Never made the show, but played four years in the NFL. Great athlete out of Owatonna that was a three sport letterman at the "U" (baseball, hockey and football) and drafted in all three.

Post by **MATT** » Thu Jun 11 12:27 pm

Greyeagle wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 11 11:16 am
That's awesome for Ben!! Really too bad he didn't get another season with the Gophers, would have been fun to see what they could have done.

Draft position and success are fascinating, especially in baseball and hockey. Speaking of MN players drafted it's crazy to think Jack Morris was a 5th rounder in '76; Ozzie Smith and Wade Boggs were also in the '76 draft....in the 7th round!

Is he related to Max?

Post by **Bonin21** » Thu Jun 11 12:30 pm

Max Meyer actually does have a brother named Ben, too, to make it more confusing.

And I don't think he is the Ben Meyer that played on the Gopher baseball team a few years ago...

Post by **Biomedgopher** » Thu Jun 11 1:25 pm

Bonin21 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 11 12:30 pm
Max Meyer actually does have a brother named Ben, too, to make it more confusing.

And I don't think he is the Ben Meyer that played on the Gopher baseball team a few years ago...

Yeah, Ben Meyer the former Gopher is a different family. Though incidentally also was drafted by Miami and had a short run with the big leagues with them. In Colorado's farm system now.

Post by **Greyeagle** » Thu Jun 11 1:39 pm

MATT wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 11 12:27 pm

Greyeagle wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 11 11:16 am
That's awesome for Ben!! Really too bad he didn't get another season with the Gophers, would have been fun to see what they could have done.

Draft position and success are fascinating, especially in baseball and hockey. Speaking of MN players drafted it's crazy to think Jack Morris was a 5th rounder in '76; Ozzie Smith and Wade Boggs were also in the '76 draft....in the 7th round!
Is he related to Max?

Post by **D2D** » Tue Jun 16 10:38 am

Stephen Wanvig, artist who conceived today's Goldy Gopher, dies at 70
https://www.startribune.com/stephen-wan ... 571248702/

(some interesting comments following the article)

Post by **Beauner** » Tue Jun 16 1:56 pm

Former Gophers pitcher Sam Thoresen reached an agreement to sign with the Cubs as an UDFA.

Post by **Laxref** » Thu Jun 18 11:00 am

It’s another “Minnesota Day” on big ten network, mostly your usual staples except tonight they have two games I haven’t seen since they were live.

The 2004 music city bowl in which we beat effing Alabama, Marion Barber was unstoppable.

And shockingly, they are actually airing a game from the 97 basketball season which everyone tries to forget. Bobby Jackson leads the club to an OT win in Indiana

Post by **davescharf** » Thu Jun 18 11:22 am

Laxref wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 18 11:00 am
It’s another “Minnesota Day” on big ten network, mostly your usual staples except tonight they have two games I haven’t seen since they were live.

The 2004 music city bowl in which we beat effing Alabama, Marion Barber was unstoppable.

And shockingly, they are actually airing a game from the 97 basketball season which everyone tries to forget. Bobby Jackson leads the club to an OT win in Indiana

I forget how long it was but Alabama had gone something like 10 or 11 years without losing to a BigTen team after that 2004 loss to the Gophers. It was a really fun trivia question.

Post by **Steve MN** » Thu Jun 18 8:26 pm

davescharf wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 18 11:22 am

Laxref wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 18 11:00 am
It’s another “Minnesota Day” on big ten network, mostly your usual staples except tonight they have two games I haven’t seen since they were live.

The 2004 music city bowl in which we beat effing Alabama, Marion Barber was unstoppable.

And shockingly, they are actually airing a game from the 97 basketball season which everyone tries to forget. Bobby Jackson leads the club to an OT win in Indiana
I forget how long it was but Alabama had gone something like 10 or 11 years without losing to a BigTen team after that 2004 loss to the Gophers. It was a really fun trivia question.

I think it was more than just not losing to a BigTen team, I think it was not losing to a non-SEC team.

Post by **Zwak** » Wed Aug 05 9:54 am

Looks like trouble for formers Gophers WBB Coach Marlene Stallings.

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sport ... 553370002/

Post by **Iceburg** » Thu Aug 06 1:45 pm

Paul Molitor elected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame

https://www.mlb.com/news/national-colle ... 2020-class

Post by **Greyeagle** » Thu Aug 06 10:07 pm

Zwak wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 05 9:54 am
Looks like trouble for formers Gophers WBB Coach Marlene Stallings.

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/sport ... 553370002/

She was fired today.

Post by **Iceburg** » Sat Aug 15 5:40 pm

Craig Counsell’s son

Post by **HockeyBum** » Fri Aug 21 1:12 pm

Not Gopher related (yet), but Iowa is cutting Men's Gymnastics and Tennis, and Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving.

Probably the tip of the iceberg. I'm sure just about every college will be cutting multiple non-revenue sports before this is over.

Post by **Iceburg** » Thu Sep 10 3:07 pm

Post by **YoungEagle** » Thu Sep 10 3:10 pm

That’s most unfortunate.