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per Shooter:
Jim Dutcher, who turned 88 last week and who coached the Gophers to their last Big Ten men’s basketball championship in 1982, said he didn’t mind that son Brian, the highly successful head coach at San Diego State, was overlooked for the Gophers job that went to Ben Johnson.
“They’ve had such good success out (San Diego) there, sellout crowds, so that was fine with me,” Dutcher said. “I’m pulling for Ben. I hope he’s able to get it turned around. It’s going to take two, three years to get this thing turned around. Having (new assistant) Dave Thorson on the staff will be helpful for them. He’s well connected with Minnesota high school coaches.”
“Life begins at 88; that’s a nice round number,” Dutcher added. “I’ve been really fortunate, had no health issues and I feel good.”
Go Gophers!!
Jim Dutcher, who turned 88 last week and who coached the Gophers to their last Big Ten men’s basketball championship in 1982, said he didn’t mind that son Brian, the highly successful head coach at San Diego State, was overlooked for the Gophers job that went to Ben Johnson.
“They’ve had such good success out (San Diego) there, sellout crowds, so that was fine with me,” Dutcher said. “I’m pulling for Ben. I hope he’s able to get it turned around. It’s going to take two, three years to get this thing turned around. Having (new assistant) Dave Thorson on the staff will be helpful for them. He’s well connected with Minnesota high school coaches.”
“Life begins at 88; that’s a nice round number,” Dutcher added. “I’ve been really fortunate, had no health issues and I feel good.”
Charley Walters: Wild owner Craig Leipold hoping for 10,000 home fans for playoffs
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is hoping his team gets approval to increase attendance in St. Paul from 3,000 to about 10,000 for playoff games later this month.
www.twincities.com
Go Gophers!!