Strib's Souhan: Whalen Still Pulling the Right Strings

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http://www.startribune.com/as-gophers-coach-lindsay-whalen-still-pulls-the-right-strings/502283281/

Saturday, Whalen called while boarding a flight to take her 8-0 team to a road test at Boston College. Her team has remained undefeated with fierce defense, relentless rebounding and clutch performances.

Marlene Stollings relied on offensive efficiency and three-point shooting. Whalen is winning while her team learns to run her offense. She has defied odds by immediately transferring her analytic nature to players who are only now beginning to understand the competitive drive behind the greatest basketball career in Minnesota history.

“We knew what we had, and we’re trying to build something for our program to be successful for a long time,” Whalen said. “For us, it was not wins and losses but establishing the way we want to play, and our program and our culture. We know there is going to be adversity this season, but I feel good about the group we have.”
 

I thought the article was well thought through. It is clear that the local media is giving much more attention to the program. That should also help with in-state recruiting.
 


Pence writes for the Globe; so this will probably be the only time we see his byline this season.
 




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