He finally motioned to Eric, who came running onto the court. Undated (Times Union Archive), FILE--Bill Musselman cheers as he watches his Minnesota Timberwolves go on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers,125-118, in overtime in November 1989. He was lucky, maybe, but the sport he wants to play again was not looking so good. Despite still having a fair amount to learn about marathoning, Musselman, then 34, ran a 3:21:49 in her marathon debut in Portland, Oregon, and qualified for Boston. ", "Yeah," said Witte, managing an answering smile from under his bandages, scabs and stitches. The age gap between this mother and son must be not anything less than twenty years old. In the five seasons before Musselmans arrival, the Gophers averaged 7,202 fans for home games. Just remember how close you are to the finish. With only that year of coaching experience, he was hired by his father as one of his. Bill can watch a guy play one time and then, without writing anything down, two days later will be able to tell you what that player can and cannot do. Fans filled Williams Arena an hour before tipoff to make sure they didnt miss the warmup. He plays the stock market. By the end of the warmups, and long before the start of the game, the Gophers and the 17,775 fans were motivated to the point of frenzy. The routine mimicked a Harlem Globetrotters act, featuring a glorious mix of basketball, big-top flair and circus tricks. Eric was born to his parents. He moves the BMW as though on asphalt. Like many running goals, Musselman's had modest beginnings. Oliver, who was an NBA assistant coach under Musselman in Cleveland in the early 80s, doesn't hide his feelings about the Timberwolves and how theyhandled his friend. 2012 as an assistant at Arizona State. He found a kindred spirit in Musselman. It was probably the most fun Ive had in 20 races.. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports. He is home. He sent players on long conditioning runs while wearing weighted vests. I've had 50 bagels and 50 bananas before 50 races, but this was different," said Musselman, 49, who finished the race despite rain and sleet in 3 hours, 48 minutes and 20 seconds, besting the Boston qualifying standard for her age group by nearly seven minutes. One player juggled a ball on his foot like a soccer player and then bounced it off his head to a teammate. Not long after Bill Musselman's death in 2000, Eric Musselman visited his father's Florida home to sort through his belongings. Eric ran back to his mom, tears streaming down his face. His father's name is Bill Musselman. Because as rabid and die-hard of a Gopher fan as I am, I never knew about the Musselman pregame shows. James became Bill's father and was a big part of his life growing up. What does he really feel about not being in the NBA? MUSSELMAN, SARA BROWN, 40, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 peacefully at her home, with her family at her side. Then it happened. 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. The elder Stanislav could no longer get the cancer treatment he needed in the ruins, his grandson says. Larry Brown. "I've never seen anything like it. He marvels over "A Few Good Men." Eric Musselman, who is now an associate coach at LSU, believes his fathers routine would be a smashing success again four decades later. And once she started, Musselman kept going until she made history. When an overpsyched Minnesota basketball team went berserk in a critical Big Ten game, Luke Witte and his Ohio State teammates were not the only victims; the entire sport emerged with a black eye, 2023 ABG-SI LLC. The Gophers had not won a Big Ten title outright since 1919 (they shared one in 1937) and student interest was low. But then Ohio State scored 10 straight points to go in front 40-32. He's poured about $80,000 into it over the last year. When it was announced that any more throwing would result in a technical foul against Minnesota, there were boosand more debris. While he does this, Ebner, 28,talks about the life Musselman doesn't have anymore. The timing of Jackson Hole wasnt idealshe had already committed to running Hood to Coast the week before. A few miles later he's pulling into the driveway of the huge home of Jeff Torborg, manager of the New York Mets. "Now I think he is beyond being frustrated not being in the NBA. ", Fights always have been a deplorable part of college basketball, a game that thrives on emotion and contact. He motivated me. "Our kids were really upset at halftime," he said. It would be dark down in that tunnel. He knew Schauer was graduating, so in September 1974, he went to Musselmans office and offered to perform some tricks for him in the gym. 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Musselman encouraged Monson to change majors and become a gym teacher. Julie Musselman, 49, began running to cope with the loss of her husband, NBA coach Bill Musselman. "I`ll tell you what, though," Musselman says, "The best movie I`ve seen lately was with (Al) Pacino. "I'm not bragging," Musselman says, "I know I can flat-out coach. 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. He seems to need to hear these things. I mean, LOUD. 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. His lower lip was swollen and a large, flesh-colored Band-Aid covered the stitched-up gash on his chin. The attackers were the players and fans of the University of Minnesota, an emotional lot who apparently would not stomach the idea of losing to the Buckeyes in their Big Ten showdown. Love you very, very much and good luck.. He was 74 when he died last October. Nicole Musselman comes from basketball royalty. In 1966/67 Mussleman's Ashland College Team set a NCAA record by allowing an average of only 33.9 points a game. He was the fifth Minnesota coach in five years. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Danyelle was working as a sportscaster for Fox Sports and Eric was between coaching jobs after the Kings fired him after just one season. Opinions vary on the genesis of Musselmans routine. "He misses having a challenge. The Vegas Golden Knights once again gave a up third-period lead. Eric Musselman Parents, Siblings. "Mean Gene!" His coach at Wittenberg College, Ray Mears, believed in pregame showmanship. But he still has people calling him from the NBA, people asking him for advice.". There is quite a height disparity between Musselman and Vanover. Marathon training also introduced her to Scott Labat, a fellow runner who would become her second husband. Bill was preceded in death by his. As it got down to the end, it was, I have to run a BQ today. I kind of quit enjoying it as much as I wanted, so I really tried to have fun at Twin Cities.. Most Popular #225011. He also coached the Reno Bighorns in the WBA from 1978-79. . Be confident in yourself and try to have fun with it. Jerry Sloan. Musselman admits that at times, her 50 states goal began to feel like a chore and she questioned whether the ambitious pace at which she was pursuing her goal was preventing her from enjoying it as much as she could. Its easy to have your stomach up in your throat, Schauer said. The scary thing is that it`s accurate.". First Name Bill. (AP Photo/St. I think he truly believed that the showmanship, getting the crowds in the arena, that led to more wins, said Kris Musselman Platt, who was married to Musselman from 1963-83. Love that the entire crowd does the "RAH" at the end!17:00 - Retro Goldy entrance tunnel FTW! His pregame warmup and hyper-competitiveness were pilloried as going too far in firing up his players. By the time others arrived and began pulling people apart, the damage was done. He'll chart plays, offer his opinion on who can play and who can't. This is beautiful downhere. Hard to imagine this is the same guy who had only a table, chair and bed in his apartment when he coached in Albany. (Some sprays Ebner.). Bleeding from lip, cheek and eyebrow, Witte is comforted before being taken to a hospital. He`ll tell you he gets questions from NBA executives all the time about player personnel. Julie Musselman, 49, of Excelsior, Minnesota, had always run for fitness, but she hadnt raced beyond junior high track. Musselman asks, back behind the wheel. "I'm just doing it for fun.". To help achieve what Musselman considered a winning environment, inspirational slogans were painted by an assistant coach on the walls of Minnesota's locker room in maroon and gold. Players juggled basketballs. The ceremony was held Wednesday night at the Mall of America. Eric Musselman Family Details: His Wife Danyelle Sargent and Two Children Eric Musselman is currently married to his better half, Danyelle Sargent, a former Live and American Gaming TV Correspondent. With no experience, Musselman, then 24, led Rapid City to a 42-14 record, second best in CBA history. The excitement in the Barn had gotten the best of him. He made only one mistake during his routine that year. Never mind that the drummer hadnt played basketball since sixth grade. 185.126.176.84 ", "It was bush," answered Taylor. Sargent was also a host at ESPN. The two met in Minnesota. 1969 - Basketball - 106 pages. The Capital Region Pontiacs are on the block, he's told. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. As a coach, Musselman was intense and demanding, a rigid disciplinarian. By week's end, Luke Witte's face was beginning to heal. Next to winning, of Course. The son of former NBA head coach Bill Musselman, Eric Musselman was a head coach in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) before becoming an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic (under Chuck Daly and Doc Rivers) and Atlanta Hawks. Wendy Bauer Musselman is Eric Musselman's first wife, as previously stated. We took a lot of pride in it because you dont want to go out there and be the one fumbling around and getting off rhythm because youre bumbling with the ball, star center Mychal Thompson said. So did Schauer, who could juggle four basketballs or spin them on his fingers while doing tricks. Every check that Ive cashed the last 46 years is because of Musselman, he said. Schauer continues to perform his act as an in-game entertainer for the Dallas Mavericks Developmental League team. 13:30 - The old Goldy bouncing a giant basketball around.14:13 - Giant unicycle riding. This is just another race among the many youve run. In the meantime, Eric and Danyelle got the opportunity to become proud parents of one child. Ukrainian diver Stanislav Oliferchyk proudly bears the name of his late grandfather, who died in brutalized Mariupol. During the race, a friend running near Musselman yelled to the runners around her, to inform them of her accomplishment. When told no, Musselman nearly slams on the brakes. She also worked on ESPN2's Cold Pizza, which is now known as ESPN First Take. Musselman reveled in her accomplishment for a while, before another runner contacted her to inform her that the marathon she had run in Wyoming, the 2013 Casper Marathon, was not USATF or AIMS certified, which meant it could not be used as a Boston Marathon qualifier. 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. Bill Musselman Is A Member Of . Musselman even included his son in the warmup one night. At Ashland College (SI, Dec. 15, 1969), Musselman built a reputation for showmanship, stingy defense and winning records. In the five seasons before Musselmans arrival, the Gophers averaged 7,202 fans for home games. When it comes to their personal lives, the couple was married for a few years until divorcing in 2005. He was 59. She didn't know much about marathons at the time, but she was fast enough that members of the pack she ran with on race day told her she had just qualified for the Boston Marathon. He taught himself to play a drum set while holding seven sticks with different body parts. Later, Musselman claimed that was the incident that incited his players. Eric is now 57 years old and it is believed that his first spouse is also in a similar age range as that of the coach. "I get to hang out with other pro athletes and talk sports. 12:30 - A ball spinning trick with a giant MN state cutout/sign. In those early days, Musselmans mother would watch her 20-month-old son, Max, while she did weekend long runs, and Musselman would push Max in a stroller for as much as 15 miles at a time. The Vegas Golden Knights once again gave a up third-period lead. She ran it in 3:36:29. That was when she decided to make it official, and she knew that with her 50th birthday coming up in May of 2016 and a limited number of certified marathons in Wyoming, the Jackson Hole Marathon was her last chance to officially hit her 50 by 50 goal, with each race being a Boston qualifier. It wasnt until 2009 that the idea of being more purposeful about where she raced occurred to Musselman. When her husband, NBA coach Bill. Musselman sold Schauer on the idea of coming to Minnesota with him to perform his act with the Gophers after leaving Ashland College. Try as they might, the Gophers could never get any closer than five points. Bill Musselman is a legendary figure in American basketball, though not in the same way as, say, John Wooden or Julius Erving. Go out and have fun with it. Upon completing the Jackson Hole (Wyo.) The penalty in a way was assessed by both Duke and Minnesota. "He's not home.". He has always been a man who just can`t sit still. As a whole, the game was rough and nerve-racking, but also cleanly played and well-officiated. It was a technicality, and at first, Musselman thought she might just leave it at that. Musselman gave a scholarship to a player known as Crazy George primarily because he was a ball-handling wizard who could wow the crowd. He visits Richie Jordan, another Sarasota pal. The Rev. SARASOTA, Fla. Bill Musselman navigates his black 1988 BMW 325i through the turns of the Sarasota Surf & Racquet Club. I still have a Big Ten scoring record that may never be broken. Bill Musselman Fans Also Viewed . He was the best salesman Ive ever known, Schauer said. I could barely get a bagel down. End of discussion. He had a loving and dedicated mother named Bertha (Combs) Miller who later married James Miller. He keeps a scrapbook full of newspaper clippings from around the country. The grass is wet and muddy; Musselman doesn't care. Monson got back on his unicycle and finished his routine, drawing the loudest ovation of the season. He previously covered the Vikings, Gophers football, Wild, Wolves and high school sports in nearly 19 years at the paper. He lifts weights. "I felt myself spiraling. As she sat in the stands watching her son, Eric, play an away high school basketball game, she could. They reside in Charlotte, North Carolina with their two amazing . All caught up? 33.9 is a tribute to his unwavering . A YouTube video taken before the Indiana game in 1975 reveals a few Hoosiers taking a peek at the Gophers, even though they were instructed to pay no attention. White sand beaches stretch as far as the eye can see in either direction. This is the part of the day he doesn`t particularlyrelish. Gambling problem? He came across a worn brown suitcase tucked away in a closet. His father was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA, and the NBA. On two occasions, she ran a marathon in one state Saturday and another in a different state Sunday. Some say Musselman became fascinated by a group of youth ball-handling whizzes from Ohio called the Dover Basketeers. Musselman was a regular PT Barnum, because the pregame show turned a half empty Williams into a packed house. It got me through that process.. Feb 5, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Danyelle Sargent Musselman, wife of Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman (not pictured) "calls the Hogs" during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bud Walton Arena. It was one of the great moments in American history, Schauer said. View the profiles of professionals named "Bill Musselman" on LinkedIn. "You've heard about Richie, right?" He weaves his way around the beachfront condos, hardly noticing speed bumps or stop signs. He just felt like it was a psychological advantage.. "I felt myself spiraling out of control. No knock, of course. Russia's troops turned the Ukrainian port city into a killing zone in the process of capturing it. Musselman's 1968-69 Ashland team allowed an NCAA record for fewest points a allowed a game at 33.9. The ceremony was held Wednesday night at the Mall of America. It was originally published on Feb. 7, 1993.). The fans loved the team, they loved Musselman and they especially loved the Gophers' fancy pregame Globetrotters' warmup routines. Naturally, he gets stuck. One minor slip-up and they had to start over from the beginning. Staff Writer. 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. 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. The next day, the Gophers reviewed their warmup routine in a film session. Players rehearsed it over and over the day before games. They all deserve recognition, its just a technicality that brought me to this, Musselman said. Lukewarm. Fred Taylor pulled off Behagen who, according to Taylor, screamed, "Let me go, man, let me go." But what do you expect from a bush outfit? Recently, Musselman has done some research to find out if there are other women who have qualified for Boston in each of the 50 states. Women and children stay away when this guy drives. 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. Figuring it was nothing important, Eric started to discard it. 0 Reviews. Phil Jackson. Bill Musselman AKA William Clifford Musselman Born: 13-Aug - 1940 Birthplace: Wooster, OH Died: 5-May - 2000 Location of death: Rochester, MN [1] Cause of death: Amyloidosis Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Basketball Nationality: United States Executive summary: Timberwolves Head Coach, 1989-91 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It feels great. Eric Musselman is amassing a huge sum during his time as a head coach for Arkansas Razorbacks. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. This article was last updated by on November 9, 2022. Ukrainian diver Stanislav Oliferchyk proudly bears the name of his late grandfather, who died in brutalized Mariupol. There are 20+ professionals named "Bill Musselman", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Don't worry, I'll wait. Bill Musselman won't say if he'll move to Rapid City. Musselman won`t cut up his former employer. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Critics blamed Musselmans vigor as the root of the infamous brawl with Ohio State in 1972. The plan to use daily physical . Alex Murdaugh was summarized by prosecutors on Wednesday as a selfish and conniving liar who has repeatedly portrayed himself as a victim in order to cover up his alleged misdeeds, which includes gunning down his own wife and son. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Vanover transferred that season to Fayetteville after a freshman season with the California Golden Bears.. He runs this beach every day. Nevada men's basketball coach Eric Musselman high-fives students in the "Muss Buss" section of Lawlor. He dropped two balls while juggling and fell off his unicycle. We were not allowed out of the arena until we had it perfect, Saunders said. He is survived by his wife Betty Lou (Hanson) Musselman, a brother, Donald Musselman (Marlene), daughter, Renee Sowards (Scott), grandchild, Jerry Middleton, great-grandchildren, Aniston, Ainslee and Braxton and his special buddy, Brad Griffin. Title: 33.9-defense: Author: Bill Musselman: Published: 1969: He was the only sibling to be born in a hospital. As defeat became more and more apparent, the crowd began to turn ugly. Crazy George planned the whole thing. Well, runners never really do slow down. Bibliographic information. Musselman would never make that sacrifice. Youve run many races and you will be able to push through anything. 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. Schauer also could spin a ball on his finger, toss it over his head and catch it behind his back. Eric and Wendy got divorced in 2005. He got married to Danyelle Sargent, in 2009. If I was living in Ohio and not coaching, I'd go crazy. Excellent. His players are brutalized and animalized to achieve that goal. He stayed in Minneapolis to view films and talk with Musselman, Behagen and Taylor, among others, then two days later announced that Taylor and Behagen would be suspended for the rest of the season. Basketball Coach. Click to reveal systemare entertaining, they also are designed to hype up the team and the crowd. What was it? I said, Wow, thats a neat goal. The Hogs didn't have the best offensive. Saunders became the shows ringleader who initiated every drill. Allison said: "It was a racial thing. 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. Includes unicycle riding while juggling basketballs, ball spinning tricks, what can only be described as basketball hackeysack, etc. Midnight Madness and all of that stuff is nothing compared to what went on back then.. As an actual basketball player, Schauer described himself as a hustler. He appeared in seven games in two seasons and scored two points, which made headlines in the newspaper. We could . In practices, Monson did only conditioning drills and warmup rehearsals. He didnt know the offense and really couldnt dribble that well. That was sobering enough, but Ohio State-Minnesota was differentand far worse. It was an ugly, cowardly display of violence, and, when it was over, when the police and officials had finally restored order, the fans had the audacity to boo Witte as he was helped, bleeding and semiconscious, from the floor. When he got on the plane that was to take him away from Minneapolis, a stewardess looked at him, smiled a stewardess' smile and asked, "Oh, did something happen to you? 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. Before getting fired in April of 1991, Musselman was the head coach of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves for two years. 2:00 - Gophers enter and break into the warmup drills I remember from elementary school.5:15 - It's "Globetrotter Time" for Minnesota. "He's nervous, he's terrible to be around," Danyelle said while describing her husband. Until then, though, he says he's content to live the good life in Florida, a place he has called home since the 1970s. 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