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Is it true that Kaspar runs the Princton offense? It seems like Kaspar has a lot of supporters around here. I would have to believe that recruiting to a program that runs the Princeton offense may be even tougher than one that runs the Benford offense.

Is it possible that Casmiro still signs with UNT? Casmiro was injured when he left school and went back to Brazil. I don't think he has signed anywhere based on the info I have seen.

He must like the current lineup and wants to save more spots for his 3rd season.

Admittedly, a little harsh on my part regarding 'chip on the shoulder' comment. Probably a poor choice of words. Many times players that have been used to being 'the man' is not ready for the alternative. I don't know if that is the issue with PJ, but the number of locations in his past made me pause. Just like a job hopper. Without the whole story, I tend to assume the most likely reason. I wish him the best of luck and hope he finds a starting position somewhere or whatever he is looking for.

Don't get me wrong, I agree with the sentiment that Benford has brought a big bag of nothing so far. However, it is pretty common for new coaches to run off existing players when they arrive so I won't single him out for that. Norris was a good example. PJ is a little more perplexing since Benford recruited him and he played heavy minutes last season. Overlander did not do himself any favors last year with his performance. Unless he was going to get significantly better, his departure may may open up a spot that would have otherwise been wasted. We will see. If the team totally tanks to start next season, hopefully the AD will act. I would rather that the team just play better and it become a non issue, but if the players quit on the coach like they did several times last year, something has to be done. Lose twice to ULM, really? That is on coaches AND players in my book. TM absolutely laid down in the first game.

Please share your insight. Do you believe he was going to be a starter next season?

Your'e right about that. No basis for that part, but he has shown to be part of a nomad. In addition to whatever issues he may or may not have with the coach that fed him a ton of minutes this year, it seems like he looked at next year and saw that he was going to be back on the bench more than likely and decided he liked his chances elsewhere. Sounds like you may know him. Why specifically did he leave? Did he believe he was going to be the starter and still decided to leave just to get out of here or did he believe he was going to be a backup and wanted to go where he was going to get more PT?

I shot the serif...

I would not put it past Mac to use the missed time by Berglund as an opportunity to apply some pressure to him by publicly promoting DT as 1 and McNulty as 2. This way, Mac is able to keep the two incumbents happy and light a fire under the challenger going into the fall. The challenge is keep everyone interested. Mac has to convince DT that he is still the man, that McNulty is able to move up to at least #2, and that Berglund is on the outside looking in to ensure that everyone is 100% committed over the summer and that they come in as hungry as possible in the fall. Hopefully Berglund (and McNulty) is mentally strong enough to rise to the challenge rather than shrink away from it. If the positions were already set, there would be less motivation for improvement. It's not like these type of mind games are uncommon amongst coaches.

Hey look, some of our 'fans' got a direct reference in the article.