Coach Kill suffers another seizure

[JBMasterAngler]

The gophers want players that can play! They don't care if they have good character or not! And if those players start saying "we're not coming to Minnesota because of coach Kill's health", guess who's gonna be packing their bags? It sounds bad, but that's the truth!

I disagree that Kill is healthier since he's come here. He's had 4 seizures now since becoming the gophers' coach. Before he came here he went 5+ years without having a single seizure. I think this whole thing sucks, because I really like Kill, and think he's a good fit here. But unfortunately I see this ending sooner than it should, and without a happy ending.

[CaptainMusky]

The gophers want players that can play! They don't care if they have good character or not! And if those players start saying "we're not coming to Minnesota because of coach Kill's health", guess who's gonna be packing their bags? It sounds bad, but that's the truth!

I disagree that Kill is healthier since he's come here. He's had 4 seizures now since becoming the gophers' coach. Before he came here he went 5+ years without having a single seizure. I think this whole thing sucks, because I really like Kill, and think he's a good fit here. But unfortunately I see this ending sooner than it should, and without a happy ending.

how conveniently you neglected to mention his own admission that prior to coming to the u of m he was far more prepared with plans and treatment in place. When coming here he tried to take it all upon himself. He admitted all of this in an interview.

[Big Dave2]

None of this will matter in 3-4 years anyway when he has failed to win more than 2-3 Big 10 games per year and everyone starts calling for his head.

[RumRiverRat]

If there are players that do not want to come to Minnesota because Coach Kill has an illness I would say we do not want them here anyway. Kudos to the U for standing behind the coach!

The only thing that matters in college football is winning. Having good character players is very low on the list of priorities.

The gophers are not a big time college program.

They may have a bunch of great student athletes with good character, but that means absolutely nothing if they do not win.

[LABS4ME]

Who said the gophers were only looking for recruits with character. Sheesh. I said he will most likely garner (gain) points with recruits that have character. I never once said thAt us only what they were after. I just believe men w character WILL have the ability to look past a disability. Especially if he is open and upfront about it. Those without character will judge him and his program because of it.

I agree winning is everything to college football. I believe Kill understands thus and his doing his best with a program that was on shambles.

So carry on reading portions of what is posted...

[LABS4ME]

Kill is healthier. Lost a lot of weight, lowered his cholesterol and if I remember, blood pressure too. He is healthier. The amount of seizures is not the only yardstick of health. And 4 seizures is not a long yardstick. Good for the U for sticking by him.

[LABS4ME]

Sorry for the fat fingering... Bad grammar. I'm on the phone trying to type

[CaptainMusky]

I like the guy. I find myself liking him even more now. He has been successful everywhere he has been doing more with less no question in my mind he can do it here. he has barely had 2 recruiting classes so coaching wise the proof will be next year IMO.

[zepman]

You realistically need about 4 years (at Minnesota) to prove your program is making strides...you'll either trend up or down.

Expectations are the key for every program...I believe the ultimate goal for the Gophers is to get back to the Rose Bowl. Most "fans" will be happy with an upward trend with Kill after 4 years...it'll take longer than that to reach the Rose Bowl.

I also believe the majority of the fan base "buys-in" to Jerry Kill...I'm hoping he's trending UP after the 4th year!!

[RumRiverRat]

Kill has had more seizures than Big 10 Wins since he has been coach of the gophers......or something like that according to Jim Souhan.

[Huskie]

Cheap shot from Souhan, no doubt about that. He certainly has the journalistic right to print it but, come on man. It should come down to if the program improves, coaching and big time athletics is a results type of thing.

[LightningBG]

I really have no problem with him staying if three conditions are met.

1. His doctors are alright with it.

2. Him and his family are alright with it.

3. If he can sufficiently do his job.

The question I have is, if he misses half of a game every year, due to a seizure, is it possible to sufficiently do his job? I understand "sick time" but this is almost expected at this point, and it seems to be triggered by the job itself. Also, is the distraction leading to players not playing up to par?

[swampman]

I don't know if he will get the job done here or not if he stays. I liked this guy from the start with his being upfront and not, I will tell you what you want to hear stuff that we have had around here for a long time by coaches.

I have a huge amount of respect for the guy having the condition he does and going on in a very public view not knowing when he could have a seziure, pretty sure I would'nt subject myself to it.

I think Souhans article was a cheap shot too but he is a opionion columnist and that's what he's paid to do. To here Kill's players talk it comes across that they have alot of respect for the guy and I am sure that his condition might turn some recruits away and to thats bad because I think this guy can coach and he has alot of good people around him.

[Big Dave2]

The good news for coach Kill is that he will only be here for a few more years anyway.

[ted4887]

Wow, I just heard that he had another seizure this morning. Gotta feel bad for the guy.

[LMITOUT]

It's time for him to step down.

[leechlake]

I feel for him but I'd also say if I was him I'd step up to the plate and go talk to the boss and resign. He's doing a disservice to his team. Kill seems like to have a fantastic value system so I have faith in him making the judgement that he believes is best for the Gopher team. It just occurs too often.

[skee0025]

It's time for him to step down.

Why? He has seizures, so what? The team is 4-1, so it does not appear to be affecting his ablilty negativley.

[jentz]

Who's coaching while he's not there?? Maybe that person should be given the chance.How many of those 4 wins has he been there? then figure his record.

[LMITOUT]

Why? He has seizures, so what? The team is 4-1, so it does not appear to be affecting his ablilty negativley.

He's not fulfilling his job as head coach. Pretty simple.

[jjz]

If he wins and gets the program past Mason's level, nobody will care about his health issues. Just not sure he can recruit well enough to do it. If he doesnt show more progress in the next couple years they need to find someone else. Maybe the NDSU staff could do it, if they dont go somewhere else by then.

[skee0025]

So the only time he does anything is on game day? Theres no prep work and planing that goes on prior to the team taking the field?..You learn something new everyday.

[hockeybc69]

I have to agree,,,,, he is not able to fulfill the job and its sad that he has to deal with the seizures.

I agree its not just about gameday, but of all the days during the week,,,, gameday is the most important day.

[vman11]

It's time for him to step down.

I agree. Nothing against the guy, but he has obvious health constraints. Face of a big ten fb program needs to be on the field.

[muskiemanAD]

Yep. Makes it hard to coach your team when your out of commission... there already in damage control down 7-0 on a terrible turnover.