Gophers Beat Writer All In On Buzz

[macman320]

You could stop at "they don't have a practice facility." That's not a minor point for recruiting.

[Golden Avalanche]

Getting back to the thread subject ...

The worst thing about reporters making up rumors is they give fans the idea that Shaka smart, brad Stevens or Buzz or whoever they invent are going to their school.  Then when they announce their head coach pick, it is deflating as it seems like their fifth choice.

See Alford to UCLA a few days go or John Groce to The Illini last year.

To this point, Rayno has done the exact opposite. Has always maintained that inquiries would be put to Shaka, Stevens, and Saunders but none were realistic options.

Rayno mentioned Buzz the day after Smith was let go and has seemed fixated on him to the degree of writing a blog entry and specifically naming him in her Sunday article as next in line after Marquette's loss when most people up there give Buzz passing reference.

I don't see Buzz going to Minnesota. But I admit to being intrigued that the Gophers beat writer seems to feel he's a legitimate option albeit a tough sell at that. Perhaps, as a 25 year old relative newbie, her only "source" is the rehash of Goodman/Parrish's consistent drumbeating of trouble between LW and Buzz?

[MU82]

Not gonna happen.

Next.

[Jay Bee]

Several in the traditional Twin Cities media received silly "Buzz whisperings" immediately after Tubby's firing and have really struggled to let go. With each passing day, the grip grows stronger. Not going to share specifics, but I've received some entertaining questions & commentary...

If you feel compelled to write something and have no knowledge or understanding of where things stand, you'll come up with some bizarro thoughts and "insight".

The latest Strib scribbling comes on the heels of the huge Andy Enfield news

[Goose]

He considered SMU last year. I am not going to be so smug that Minnnesota is beneath us. If Buzz is happy he turns down the Lakers. If not, he takes Concordia job. This is is not money thing IMO.

Whole thing is tiring and I will check backin afew days and see what is going on.

[ChicosBailBonds]

My concern Goose is that he gets too unhappy then, too quickly.  If he is unhappy at MU after being unhappy at New Orleans, etc...well I worry about where he can be happy.

[Lennys Tap]

My concern Goose is that he gets too unhappy then, too quickly.  If he is unhappy at MU after being unhappy at New Orleans, etc...well I worry about where he can be happy.

Buzz is not one to suffer fools gladly, something you wouldn't understand.

[dinger]

Ugh. It sounds like Buzz could have at least tried at UCLA and turned them down. He's not turning down UCLA and then listening to Minn.

If minn is talking to the guy from Fgcu, then buzz isn't even in consideration. The Fgcu guy may well be a good coach but his resume is nowhere close to the same universe as buzz.

If he wants to leave so be it. Looking at the only real evidence we have, Buzz could have left but has not.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Tubby Smith signs with Texas Tech.

[Ari Gold]

Is their anyone on this board that is actually in the know or is this just one big circle jerk

GIF?

[Tums Festival]

Patiently waiting for the "Buzz to New Mexico" talk to start...   

Seriously, sounds as though Craig Neal is a done deal there.

[Tugg Speedman]

Patiently waiting for the "Buzz to New Mexico" talk to start...   

Seriously, sounds as though Craig Neal is a done deal there.

What about USC?  Is that still available?

[San Diego Warrior]

I live in Minnesota, and have been listening to KFAN today.  Buzz's name has been mentioned countless times, and they are really delusional here. 

Oh, and the common man - the afternoon guy, keeps calling him Buzz Aldridge.

[MU82]

I live in Minnesota, and have been listening to KFAN today.  Buzz's name has been mentioned countless times, and they are really delusional here. 

Oh, and the common man - the afternoon guy, keeps calling him Buzz Aldridge.

Stay sane. NEVER listen to sports talk radio.

[Pakuni]

I live in Minnesota, and have been listening to KFAN today.  Buzz's name has been mentioned countless times, and they are really delusional here. 

Oh, and the common man - the afternoon guy, keeps calling him Buzz Aldridge.

Buzz Aldridge was my favorite astronaut.

[Tugg Speedman]

Buzz Aldridge was my favorite astronaut.

Mine was Buzz Lightyear

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

Buzz Aldridge was my favorite astronaut.

Mine was Terry Glenn.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Buzz Aldridge was my favorite astronaut.

Mine were the Mick Jaggernauts.

[RideMyBuycks]

Stay sane. NEVER listen to sports talk radio.

Especially when it comes to the common man. His bit is to act like he doesn't know anyone's name. I'm actually a huge Common fan.

In any case, the morning show--on the same station--mentioned that the gophers might have to "settle" for Buzz. Boy, this town is in for a rude awakening.

[4everwarriors]

Buzz Aldridge was my favorite astronaut.

That was the bald astronaut, hey?

[SaintPaulWarrior]

I live in Minnesota, and have been listening to KFAN today.

Why?

[RideMyBuycks]

Why?

Because lunch in my car is too lonely otherwise.

[bilsu]

The two things Minnesota can offer Buzz that MU cannot. An arena named after him and the chance to beat Bo 2 or 3 times a year instead of only once.

[RideMyBuycks]

The two things Minnesota can offer Buzz that MU cannot. An arena named after him and the chance to beat Bo 2 or 3 times a year instead of only once.

Unless they're matched up in the first round of the big ten/NCAA tourney, that 3rd matchup would be tough to get

[SaintPaulWarrior]

Because lunch in my car is too lonely otherwise.

That is funny.  I will admit that Common is good for a chuckle every once in awhile.  Have not listened to him in at least 5 years now.