Big Ten Network Comments on Brewster/UT Job

#27
#27
Id rather have a bigger fish, but Brewster is widely regarded as the BEST recruiter in the nation. The best.

Second of all, he surrounds himself with very good assistant coaches and I believe Minessota runs the spread if im not mistaken, that would be a welcome change.

From what Im hearing, hes #2 behind Kiffen on the list.
 
#28
#28
KB5252 said:
I guess Gates was used during Bama's search for a new head coach?

I'm sorry I just didn't realize AD's were lining up at Gates' door to ask his feelings on their potential hires.
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Dang...I didn't realize the AD was lining up at any of our doors either, but we all have opinions.
 
#29
#29
YorktownPatriot said:
Dang...I didn't realize the AD was lining up at any of our doors either, but we all have opinions.
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And it would have been received warmly except for the extra comment at the end.

A Bammer comes in here and starts throwing his opinion around, fine, no problem......Throw a little dig in and I'll respond.

Fair enough?
 
#30
#30
7-2 in the B10 isnt exactly rocket science.....They got owned by OSU and NW. Minn. only won one game last year....this year is a good turn around no doubt, but I would want to see more than just 1 good year. And how exactly is he measured as "one of the best" recruiters in the nation? Did I miss Minnesotas 07-08 classes being rated highly?
 
#31
#31
BuckeyeVols said:
7-2 in the B10 isnt exactly rocket science.....They got owned by OSU and NW. Minn. only won one game last year....this year is a good turn around no doubt, but I would want to see more than just 1 good year. And how exactly is he measured as "one of the best" recruiters in the nation? Did I miss Minnesotas 07-08 classes being rated highly?
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Look at what he did at Texas when he was there.

He is a damn good recruiter.
 
#32
#32
I would dare say there are 10-15 better recruiters than Brewster nation wide, 3-4 better in the SEC.
 
#33
#33
BuckeyeVols said:
7-2 in the B10 isnt exactly rocket science.....They got owned by OSU and NW. Minn. only won one game last year....this year is a good turn around no doubt, but I would want to see more than just 1 good year. And how exactly is he measured as "one of the best" recruiters in the nation? Did I miss Minnesotas 07-08 classes being rated highly?
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Lol - shows how much research you do. :no:
 
#35
#35
I don't get it. The guy took over a .500 gopher team (that the year before that won 8 games) and went 1-11 (the only win was over Miami (OH) in triple overtime). This season, they have lost to every team that is worth a crap (Ohio State, and ... uh... that's it. However, they also lost to Northwestern). Fulmer and Brewster actually have one scary detail in common, they both only beat Northern Illinois by 4 points. But, on the bright side, Brewster did manage to put up 31 points to NI's 27 :rolleyes: . I don't understand the talk about him turning around the Gophers. Take a look at the schedule they play this season: Link.

IMO this hire would be a utter disaster, and would do what everyone fears, start the carousel turning.
 
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#36
#36
justingroves said:
Look at what he did at Texas when he was there.

He is a damn good recruiter.
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Not necessarily disagreeing with you... but I find it somewhat hard to gauge one's success in recruiting while at Texas under Mack Brown. Mack is a great recruiter himself, and with Texas' success since 1999, the program sells itself in a state that has top 3 state-wide talent, nationwide.

In other words, is he really that good or did he benefit from circumstance?
 
#37
#37
Brewster had the #17 recruiting class in the nation last year. Better than VT, Oregon, Auburn, Arizona State, South Carolina, Missouri, Cal, Boston College, UNC (butch davis), and Tennessee. He got 7 4 stars. The team he took over went 1-11 and honestly, who wants to go to Minnesota to play fb? He convinced players to come from Ca, Penn, NY, MS, TX, KS, FL, IL, GA, & KY. I don't think we should get him cause it is probably too risky, but jeeze give the guy props. Thats impressive. I'd say hes easily top 15 recruiters...
 
#38
#38
Brewerw said:
Brewster had the #17 recruiting class in the nation last year. Better than VT, Oregon, Auburn, Arizona State, South Carolina, Missouri, Cal, Boston College, UNC (butch davis), and Tennessee. He got 7 4 stars. The team he took over went 1-11 and honestly, who wants to go to Minnesota to play fb? He convinced players to come from Ca, Penn, NY, MS, TX, KS, FL, IL, GA, & KY. I don't think we should get him cause it is probably too risky, but jeeze give the guy props. Thats impressive. I'd say hes easily top 15 recruiters...
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That is pretty impressive.
 
#39
#39
cibai said:
I don't get it. The guy took over a .500 gopher team (that the year before that won 8 games) and went 1-11 (the only win was over Miami (OH) in triple overtime). This season, they have lost to every team that is worth a crap (Ohio State, and ... uh... that's it. However, they also lost to Northwestern). Fulmer and Brewster actually have one scary detail in common, they both only beat Northern Illinois by 4 points. But, on the bright side, Brewster did manage to put up 31 points to NI's 27 :rolleyes: . I don't understand the talk about him turning around the Gophers. Take a look at the schedule they play this season: Link.

IMO this hire would be a utter disaster, and would do what everyone fears, start the carousel turning.
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Look at what they lost, then you'll understand. Its ok though - I don't expect everyone to understand.
 
#40
#40
Brewerw said:
The team he took over went 1-11.
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The team he took over that went 1-11 in his first year went 6-6 the year before with a loss to Texas T. in overtime in a bowl game, and lost to Penn St. by a point in OT (the same Penn St. team that beat us that year).
He may be a monster recruiter, but as an HC, he is far from impressive so far. :blink:
 
#41
#41
Minnesota also had a pathetic group of core players when he took over. And when I say pathetic - I mean pathetic.
 
#42
#42
Bassmanbruno said:
Look at what they lost, then you'll understand. Its ok though - I don't expect everyone to understand.
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Well, rather than being arrogant, why don't you enlighten us? I am not a follower of the gophers, so I am admittedly just looking at the stats.

I have a hard time believing that a decent team could loose enough players to, in one season, lose to the following powerhouses: Bowling Green, FAU, Indiana, North Dakota State!!! :blink: . Not to mention losing to Northwestern, Purdue, and Iowa.
 
#43
#43
u need some names whho can recruit better? fulmer, miles, saben, meyer, spurier, carrol, mack brown, tressel, dude from OK, richt, ... HE IS IN THE BIG TEN UK WOULD DOMINATE IN THE BIG TEN.
 
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