Green Bay men's basketball coach Doug Gottlieb was upset that his team had to vs. Michigan Tech, as he didn't deem the D-II school a worthy opponent, calling them 'Nobody U.'
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During the postgame press conference after a 88-67 loss to Milwaukee last week, Gottlieb criticized the team's scheduling, saying he did not want to play against Michigan Tech in their upcoming game.
Green Bay Head Coach Doug Gottlieb didn’t wanna play teams like Michigan Tech because they’re “Nobody U”
Final from today:
Green Bay: 70
Nobody U: 72pic.twitter.com/tHrGPoPR9f— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 18, 2024
"Part of the reason I want to play better teams is like, it's 2 degrees outside, it's snowing. I don't really like the idea of 'Nobody U' coming in here," the UW-Green Bay coach said. "What do we learn playing a game where we win by 20? There's a methodology to it and I'm going to have to adjust moving forward."
In view of Gottlieb saying, "I don't really like the idea of Nobody U coming in here..."
Michigan Tech actually went into Wisconsin and handed them a 72-70 loss, in what was supposed to be an easy 'buy game.'
So instead of winning by 20 points, Green Bay lost their 11th game of the season.
Following the defeat, Gottlieb took to social media to respond to the viral video of himself.
Done with this crap. We scheduled up. Including Michigan Tech. No where ever, have I been critical of anyone on our schedule. Now, back to work. https://t.co/zfJcA8TlaO
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) December 18, 2024
Even before the loss, ESPN analyst Adam Schefter ripped coach Gottlieb, as he said in a tweet:
"And Jeezus, Doug. A seven-game losing steak and last place in the Horizon League? Less time on social media and more time in the gym."
DOUG GOTTLIEB & GREEN BAY JUST LOST TO A DII SCHOOL 😳 https://t.co/95efg5ibDY pic.twitter.com/gkZkhh7TUA
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) December 18, 2024
To note, the team has now lost eight games in a row, as they sit at the bottom of the Horizon League.
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