", Taylor and his team moved on to Ann Arbor for a game with Michigan at the end of last week. To keephimself from thinking about the NBA, Musselman re-channels his energy. This is just another race among the many youve run. A telephone rings. I hadnt slept in my own bed in 48 races, Musselman said. Eric discovered his fathers quirky pregame routine outlined in painstaking detail. They crammed 19,121 into the Barn one night, to the chagrin of the fire marshal. The ceremony was held Wednesday night at the Mall of America. Thats it. Games became so popular that the school moved overflow crowds to the hockey rink adjacent to Williams Arena and showed the game on closed-circuit TV. That romanticism can be traced to Musselman and his pregame warmup, which gave the Barn its soul and made Gophers basketball the hottest ticket in town in the early 1970s. The two met in Minnesota. They all deserve recognition, its just a technicality that brought me to this, Musselman said. 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It was really overwhelming to finishfirst in Vegasand then to finish again in Jackson Hole, Musselman said. 2:00 - Gophers enter and break into the warmup drills I remember from elementary school.5:15 - It's "Globetrotter Time" for Minnesota. The routine mimicked a Harlem Globetrotters act, featuring a glorious mix of basketball, big-top flair and circus tricks. Bibliographic information. The crowd cheered, then booed when it was Turner who was called for a flagrant foul and ejected from the game. Russia's troops turned the Ukrainian port city into a killing zone in the process of capturing it. Says he plays a mean game of tennis. Before you go any farther, you need to read the rest of Chip's story. Musselman waves back. He does believe in big, strong teams. Julie Musselman started running competitive races 15 years ago as a way to help cope with the death of her husband, Bill the former Gophers and Timberwolves coach. I think that was so hurtful to him, not only professionally but personally. He dabbles in the stock market and says he`s doing OK with that. ", Musselman inherited a sagging program at Minnesota this season. Witte, Ohio State's talented seven-foot blond center, took his most serious blows when he was on the floor, writhing in pain and completely defenseless. As Fred Taylor said, "There's more at stake here than basketball games. He taught himself to play a drum set while holding seven sticks with different body parts. He also coached the Reno Bighorns in the WBA from 1978-79. . Wife. Sure, he said, Id love to be on the team.. Musselman's Arkansas Razorbacks eliminated No. Asked to comment on the brawl, the elder Witte said, "I'm not surprised. "I still have some headaches," he said, "but I am feeling better all the time." He dropped two balls while juggling and fell off his unicycle. Schauer continues to perform his act as an in-game entertainer for the Dallas Mavericks Developmental League team. Black halogen floor lamps. He finally motioned to Eric, who came running onto the court. Musselman received his bachelor's degree in communications and a minor in business. Love that the entire crowd does the "RAH" at the end!17:00 - Retro Goldy entrance tunnel FTW! Musselman even included his son in the warmup one night. Chief was also a presenter on ESPN. When the July 2015 issue of Runners World featured eight men who had qualified for Boston in each of the 50 states, friends began asking Musselman why she wasnt on the list. The elder Musselman was known for his entertaining warmups as a coach at Minnesota and at Ashland College in Ohio in the 1960s and '70s. She is a former American sports television reporter. Osborne Lockhart performed tricks with his feet. Musselman, in his third season as coach at the . Beached Bill Musselman adjusts to life without basketball. Eric Musselman's first wife, Wendy Bauer Musselman is thought to be around 50- 60 years old. Musselman's intent seems to be to win at any cost. The penalty in a way was assessed by both Duke and Minnesota. Players rehearsed it over and over the day before games. Musselman sold Schauer on the idea of coming to Minnesota with him to perform his act with the Gophers after leaving Ashland College. 1969 - Basketball - 106 pages. All caught up? "Financially, I`m not struggling," he says. He tells you he thinks he belongs. Danyelle Sargent is a former American sports television reporter and they have been blessed with three children named Michael Musselman, Mariah Musselman, and Matthew Musselman. Some nights fans left immediately after the warmup. Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. The 57-year-old Musselman, who missed . They have come from the CBA (the Fort Wayne Fury wanted him bad before they took Rick Barry) and they have come from overseas. He previously covered the Vikings, Gophers football, Wild, Wolves and high school sports in nearly 19 years at the paper. And, of course, he cruises the streets of his home city. Musselman's paternal half-brother Max, a Minnetonka grad who was a student manager for Gophers women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen in her first season, resides in the Twin Cities, and Eric. Okerlund answers and hands the receiver to Musselman. When it comes to their personal lives, the couple was married for a few years until divorcing in 2005. Bill Musselman is a legendary figure in American basketball, though not in the same way as, say, John Wooden or Julius Erving. There, he'll drink fruit juice and get the run of the satellite dish in search of NBA games. "I know what everyone in the league is doing," Musselman says. "He`s not home," Musselman grouses, and he's off again. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Meanwhile, Behagen rushed from his seat on the bench to where Witte was lying helpless and viciously stomped the Ohio State player's neck and face. Wendy's life is mostly unknown, despite the fact that she came to popularity after marrying Musselman, the famed coach. Musselman said he and his wife love their neighborhood in Fayetteville, where they've chosen to live with their 10-year-old daughter. Least points in a career.. She hasn't slowed down since. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. At present, he is happily enjoying his married life with an American sports television reporter Danyelle Sargent 2009. Odds & lines subject to change. Almost instantaneously Taylor got Witte with a sweeping overhand right hook on the ear. He has mentioned multiple times how impressed he is with the facilities, and the advantage it provides. Upon completing the Jackson Hole (Wyo.) Danyelle worked for 13 years on the world's most reputed television networks, such as the NFL, ESPN, and FOX Sports. In the five seasons before Musselmans arrival, the Gophers averaged 7,202 fans for home games. They divorced in 2005. A team in France reportedly offered Musselman $400,000 plus an apartment and car to coach. "He has a fire for coaching basketball, a fire for watching basketball, a fire for thinking basketball. He said the only way he might ever become a part of the CBA again is if he were to one day buy a team. It got me through that process.. He spun a ball on his moms old ski pole and balanced it on his chin. ", Specifically, Taylor was referring to young Bill Musselman, Minnesota's new coach, and the basketball program he brought with him fromof all placesOhio. Eric ran back to his mom, tears streaming down his face. He came across a worn brown suitcase tucked away in a closet. "And even if I wanted to, I couldn't have because I was down too low.". Musselman has nibbled but he won`t bite. Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday at 59. They said they could ride a unicycle and juggle, Eric recalled. By May of 2010, she had completed six marathons in six states. Michael Musselman works on his father's staff as director. Title: 33.9-defense: Author: Bill Musselman: Published: 1969: In retrospect, that seems an understatement. The plan to use daily physical . "Wait til you meet Mean Gene," he says. Jerry Sloan. In 1966/67 Mussleman's Ashland College Team set a NCAA record by allowing an average of only 33.9 points a game. Try as they might, the Gophers could never get any closer than five points. Basketball Coach. Musselman encouraged aggressive behavior and a win-at-all-costs mentality, constantly reminding his team that "Losing is worse than death, because you have to live with it." Witte discussed. Photo by John Byrne. "I went blank after I was hit with the knee," said Witte. "I do miss NBA coaching," Musselman says, "but I don't miss the coaching challenge.". His right eye was completely covered with a white patch. So did Schauer, who could juggle four basketballs or spin them on his fingers while doing tricks. 13:30 - The old Goldy bouncing a giant basketball around.14:13 - Giant unicycle riding. Afterward, Musselman took Monson back to his office and posed a question. Saunders performed that warmup so many times that he still remembers the order of songs 40 years later. When she spoke with the couple at the awards ceremony, she learned that the woman was aiming to run marathons in all 50 states, and Idaho was number 37 for her. Musselman said nothing to him about his mistake. Lately, though, the brawls have developed in number and intensity to the point where thoughtful basketball people are concerned about the sport's direction. "Maybe I'll buy them.". It could be considered the inevitable result of the malaise that afflicts the sport these days, a stunning example of responsibility abdicated by a coach, the players he recruited and taught and the fans who followed them. The warmup became Musselmans pride and joy, and fans loved it. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. The next day, the Gophers reviewed their warmup routine in a film session. He received payment for the final year of his Minnesota contract, worth an estimated $350,000. Most Popular #225011. Go out and have fun with it. A huge stereo system with speakers all through the house. Saunders became the shows ringleader who initiated every drill. Blasts the horn. The Couple Just Became Parents. "I knew it would be emotional," said Giel, apologetically, "but I had no idea it would be like this. When I came back to marathon running after having Claire, I realized that I didnt feel that I was going to chase down that PR. At Ashland College (SI, Dec. 15, 1969), Musselman built a reputation for showmanship, stingy defense and winning records. The BMW swerves but Musselman doesn't give it up. The Gophers had not won a Big Ten title outright since 1919 (they shared one in 1937) and student interest was low. This was a good goal and Im happy with this, Musselman said, while admitting that upon returning home from the Twin Cities Marathon, she sat in front of the computer and began plotting out some future races. Musselman viewed his warmup as important for skill development, especially for post players who performed the intricate ball-handling drills like everyone else. Julie Ebner, Musselman's girlfriend the last two years, tries to convince him there's a problem. He came across a worn brown suitcase tucked away in a closet. I'd use the same damn speech to motivate a basketball team.". "I did all this myself," Musselman says, "I know about art and things like that.". Figuring it was nothing important, Eric started to discard it. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. She took a break to have her second child, Claire, who is now 11. He still rides a unicycle and teaches his students his tricks. Hard to imagine this is the same guy who had only a table, chair and bed in his apartment when he coached in Albany. Love you very, very much and good luck.. Saunders finished that part of the routine by dribbling to the sideline and then back to Filer, who jumped in the air, allowing Saunders to run underneath him. Staff Writer. Arkansas won 63-55. By January, when the Big Ten part of the schedule opened, the team was ready. Mike Monson didnt score or even play during his one season on the team, 1974-75. Still, the players seemed under control. . The son of former NBA head coach Bill Musselman, Eric Musselman was a head coach in the Continental . That was the most recent stop in a tumultuous, and sometimes brilliant, career. Musselman barks into the phone. Basketball Coaches. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? Dave Winfield, who recently joined the Gopher varsity, joined the fray, too, dodging to mid-court where some Minnesota reserves and civilians were trying to wrestle Ohio State substitute Mark Wagar to the floor. Crazy George planned the whole thing. I'm too young by far to have ever witnessed it in person and for whatever reason this bit of Gopher lore was never passed down to me. Millions saw the recent donnybrook between South Carolina and Marquette on TV. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports. All Rights Reserved. He retired from the Times Union in December 2020 after 35 years. Schauer also could spin a ball on his finger, toss it over his head and catch it behind his back. "They should always stay in Albany," he says. ", But Duke also left at least two questions hanging. He and his dad, Bill Musselmanthe Wolves' first-ever head coachbecame the first father-son duo in NBA history to both be head coaches in this league when Eric took the Golden State Warriors. 185.126.176.84 Feb 25, 2023. Monson hopped on his unicycle and rode around the court while juggling basketballs. "He was very important to the start-up of the franchise.". (AP Photo/St. At one point, he would spin a ball on each pointer finger and then kick both balls to Phil Filer at the free-throw line. Letters arrived at the Musselman home from all over the country from people asking for scholarships. Musselman and his first wife, Kris (Eric's mother), hosted team dinners on weekends. He learned to juggle after watching a marching band baton twirler. The Rev. 33.9 is a tribute to his unwavering . I mean, LOUD. For a scary, improbable interval of one minute and 35 seconds, they came swinging and kicking at the Buckeyes from all sides of the floor. The son of the late Bill Musselman, a fiery coach whose rsum included helming the University of Minnesota as well as stops in the CBA, ABA, and NBA, Eric Musselman played basketball in high. Musselman suffered a . He was recently married to his ex Wendy Bauer. ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) Bill Musselman, who spent a turbulent stay at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s and became the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, died Friday Together with another JC transfer, Clyde Turner (6'8") and Jim Brewer (6'8"), Corky Taylor (6'9") and Keith Young (6'5"), already at Minnesota, they instantly comprised the most intimidating team in the conference. Thankfully, YouTube exists and is full of wonderful treasures like this video of the warmup show before the Gophers faced top ranked Indiana in 1975. I dont think that Bill Musselman ever expected to get players to a point where it would be that kind of reaction, said Platt, his former wife. Not long after Bill Musselmans death in 2000, Eric Musselman visited his fathers Florida home to sort through his belongings. "I love it down here," Musselman says. William Clifford Musselman was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Wooster, Ohio. Sometimes things like that happen.". It feels great. The elder Stanislav could no longer get the cancer treatment he needed in the ruins, his grandson says. When it was announced that any more throwing would result in a technical foul against Minnesota, there were boosand more debris. She also worked on ESPN2's Cold Pizza, which is now known as ESPN First Take. Musselman ran Boston and a few others over the next decade, while also remarrying and having a daughter. I love doing that.". And again. He also cleared up a few points. Some nights fans left immediately after the warmup. He was perfectly fine with that. Games became so popular that the school moved overflow crowds to the hockey rink adjacent to Williams Arena and showed the game on closed-circuit TV. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The elder Stanislav could no longer get the cancer treatment he needed in the ruins, his grandson says. Minnesota Timberwolves (32-32, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-33, 11th in the Western Conference). And why wasn't Winfield also suspended? One minor slip-up and they had to start over from the beginning. He motivated me. you need to read the rest of Chip's story, Gophers Open Up Big Ten Tournament vs Penn State. I still have a Big Ten scoring record that may never be broken. I thought that running had taken me where I needed to be at that point. During games, Coach Mussleman typically paces and yells. He talks about all his other pals down here: he playstennis with Dick Vitale (crushes him, he says) and Otto Graham; he knows Dottie Mochrie, the Saratoga Springs native who was the LPGA's Player of theYear last season; Walter Payton just bought a house on the other side of town. He just loved the game so much and he loved the players and the teaching and the fun of it all. "I was so nervous going into it. 1 seed Gonzaga from March Madness, beating them 74-68 in the West Region semifinals in San Francisco, Calif. This is the final show folks. That romanticism can be traced to Musselman and his pregame warmup, which gave the Barn its soul and made Gophers basketball the hottest ticket in town in the early 1970s. Then came the Gophers with their Barnum & Bailey act. Ukrainian diver Stanislav Oliferchyk proudly bears the name of his late grandfather, who died in brutalized Mariupol. Danyelle is Eric's future wife. He was 74 when he died last October. More Breaking News: It was a double dose of relief since Musselman thought she had completed the quest a year ago at the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Las Vegas. MUSSELMAN, SARA BROWN, 40, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 peacefully at her home, with her family at her side. Some say Musselman became fascinated by a group of youth ball-handling whizzes from Ohio called the Dover Basketeers. While their ball handling, passing and dribbling tricksall done to the loud, steady beat of heavy rock music played over the P.A. He was 74 when he died last October. Bill was preceded in death by his. 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