Daily Nuggz 9.25.2009
by Buck Bravo on Sep 25, 2009 3:00 AM CDT
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Golden Gopher Football Blog has a new podcast available to preview the Northwestern game at this link. Their podcasts are always well planned and informative. There is also a detailed anaysis of the Gopher offense at this link.
A Northwestern blog previews the Gopher matchup:
Offense is a loose term - basically, this unit should be called "Eric Decker and some other people".
First and Big Ten discusses a simple defensive strategy for containing the Minnesota offense: STOP ERIC DECKER.
Marcus Fuller has a feature story on Keanon Cooper and D.L. Wilhite from the 2008 recruiting class. Both should become known names to Gopher fans in coming years, and maybe even weeks. Additionally, Fuller notes that Derrick Onwuachi is back practicing with the first team.
Last year, Ben Kuznia was a starting wide receiver for the Gophers. As a senior, he hasn't seen as much playing time due to the maturation of Brandon Green and the addition of Junior College transfer Hayo Carpenter. The West Central Tribune has a feature article on Kuznia and his perspective on his decreased playing time:
"I'm just going to keep working hard and hope my chance comes again," said Kuznia after the California game on Saturday in Minneapolis. "Sure, it's frustrating. Everyone wants to play. Especially in your senior year. But I'll do whatever I can to help the team win."
From the Barn has a feature article on incoming freshman Justin Cobbs for the Gopher basketball team.
The excitement surrounding Cobbs involves both what he can do as a player and what his presence will allow the team to do. First, as a player Cobbs is good. His high school statistics showcase his versatility, and place him somewhere in the category of a point guard Damian Johnson. Cobbs also has a decent jump shot and can get to the basket. As we all saw last year, a point guard must do both to succeed in the Big Ten.
Memphis Roar discusses new Gopher basketball commit Austin Hollins, and considers him to be a hidden gem of the recruiting class:
"I just committed tonight to the University of Minnesota," Hollins said. "I had three great schools that were recruiting me but when I went up there I felt like that's where I was supposed to be. I just felt at peace, and I am just excited about it."
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I noticed that the link above had Cobbs listed at 6’0" while other sites have him as 6’3" (goldensports.com) . I wonder which is correct?? One other thing I might add is in addition to his impressive indivual stats, the guy is a winner. Look at his TEAM results.
They may just be grabbing
his heights from different times. If they took his roster height from his senior year…it may be 6’0, but he may be 6’3 now.
by TheEvilProfessor on Sep 25, 2009 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Gophers List Him As 6-3
That was measurement taken this fall.
by FortyYearCatFan on Sep 26, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Individual stats
I should say. A little on the early side of the day.
The more
I read about Hollins the more pumped I am for him. Ultimately I think he will slide into Hoffarbers spot and give us that 3pt shot and better defense. If he grows to 6’6 he is going to be a beast of a SG. He would be able to get his shot off almost anywhere.
by TheEvilProfessor on Sep 25, 2009 8:16 AM CDT reply actions
Professor
I too am psyched up about the direction the BB program is heading. More than any other position, I love to see an incoming PG who has played on winning teams. PG’s are all about winning and not stats. In the case of Cobbs though, you have the stats AND winning.
Joseph would be even better
I am not a Nolen fan. I think Tubby plays Nolen because of his D…and he didn’t really have anyone else. If Joseph commits then Tubby will have two good PGs in Cobbs and Joseph to rotate through and let them push the ball. starting isn’t really a big deal with how Tubby rotates so you don’t really have to worry about stepping on toes. After last year, I don’t know how anyone could complain. Plus getting Cory would allow Devoe to slide over to SG and he can put up some major points from that position. He has a really nice shot. Also, can’t wait for westbrook to be gone, or more accurately for us to not need westbrooks offense anymore.
by TheEvilProfessor on Sep 25, 2009 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions
The only player
I am going to be sad to see go next year is Damian Johnson. I just love the way that guy plays. You can just see him impact the defensive side of the court on every play. If he can start doing that on the offensive side of the ball…look out gopher opponents.
by TheEvilProfessor on Sep 25, 2009 9:13 AM CDT reply actions
Thanks for the plug, Buck!
We love doing the podcast.
Additionally, during this podcast we interview Hilary from The Rivalry, Esq. who gives us an idea of what we can expect from NWestern.
Don't sell yourself short Judge, you're a tremendous slouch.
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