gophersports.comA centerpiece of Ben Johnson’s introductory press conference was a change in recruiting philosophy.
That got us here at TDG thinking, “What exactly is a Minnesota dude?” As is customary in such situations, we convened a round table.
What defines a “Minnesota dude” to you?
GopherNation: I’ve been beating the drum of wanting a coach who has a specific system and a very specific style. Hiring a coach who hasn’t been a head coach means that we don’t know what his system is, yet. But I want that system and a team with a very specific mentality of each team. It is THAT mentality that will be a “Minnesota Dude.” Whether it is some intangible toughness or a “smart” team...this will be…
