A thank you note, and an apology, to Miller Kopp

[NJcatsfan]

Hi there Miller,

Thanks for coming back to Evanston last night. We enjoyed having you back in the building, which may have felt a little different, compared to what you generally experienced before you quit the team and transferred to a former blue blood program in our conference.

I’d like to apologize on behalf of my fellow pearl-clutchers in our fan base who think the students were out of line with some of the profanity they hurled at you from the packed student sections. I agree it was too much, as I’ve said elsewhere. I certainly preferred when they chanted for your new coach to put you back on the floor, given your performances in both games against NU this season. A combined 2-7 from the field, for eight total points! As a starter! Wow! In fairness, there was something comfortingly familiar about witnessing another MK clangfest at Welsh Ryan Arena. Nostalgia.

The students should have been more magnanimous and thanked you, profusely and genuinely. For leaving. Without your absence, many of us are absolutely convinced this season could not be happening. NU’s identity is tough, gritty, relentless defense. Your identity is…not that, as we all know. Instead, it seems to be making cringey TikToks and arguing with randos in the comments section of unflattering Barstool posts. Which is why I suspect you’re here reading this.

So, sorry for the f-bombs, and thank you for transferring & for your performances this season against the ‘Cats. After all, one can’t spell Miller without two L’s.

Much love,
NJ

 

[chicagocatfan24]

These are college kids. They trash talk. Who cares? If it were a bunch of grown men and women chanting it that's one thing, but it's to be expected from any student section on earth. I'm sure Miller will be just fine

 

[SmellyCat]

In fairness, there was something comfortingly familiar about witnessing another MK clangfest at Welsh Ryan Arena. Nostalgia.

After all, one can’t spell Miller without two L’s.

<Chef's Kiss>

 

[GatoLouco]

Hi there Miller,

Thanks for coming back to Evanston last night. We enjoyed having you back in the building, which may have felt a little different, compared to what you generally experienced before you quit the team and transferred to a former blue blood program in our conference.

I’d like to apologize on behalf of my fellow pearl-clutchers in our fan base who think the students were out of line with some of the profanity they hurled at you from the packed student sections. I agree it was too much, as I’ve said elsewhere. I certainly preferred when they chanted for your new coach to put you back on the floor, given your performances in both games against NU this season. A combined 2-7 from the field, for eight total points! As a starter! Wow! In fairness, there was something comfortingly familiar about witnessing another MK clangfest at Welsh Ryan Arena. Nostalgia.

The students should have been more magnanimous and thanked you, profusely and genuinely. For leaving. Without your absence, many of us are absolutely convinced this season could not be happening. NU’s identity is tough, gritty, relentless defense. Your identity is…not that, as we all know. Instead, it seems to be making cringey TikToks and arguing with randos in the comments section of unflattering Barstool posts. Which is why I suspect you’re here reading this.

So, sorry for the f-bombs, and thank you for transferring & for your performances this season against the ‘Cats. After all, one can’t spell Miller without two L’s.

Much love,
NJ

Well done sir.

He's slow
He's beer
His shot is nowhere near
Miller Kopp
Miller Kopp

TikTok
Lazy eye
Go eat a rhubarb pie
Miller Kopp
Miller Kopp

Houston
Evanston
Bloomington
You're a poor man's hooligan
Miller Kopp
Miller Kopp

 

[RhabdoWildcat]

Hi there Miller,

Thanks for coming back to Evanston last night. We enjoyed having you back in the building, which may have felt a little different, compared to what you generally experienced before you quit the team and transferred to a former blue blood program in our conference.

I’d like to apologize on behalf of my fellow pearl-clutchers in our fan base who think the students were out of line with some of the profanity they hurled at you from the packed student sections. I agree it was too much, as I’ve said elsewhere. I certainly preferred when they chanted for your new coach to put you back on the floor, given your performances in both games against NU this season. A combined 2-7 from the field, for eight total points! As a starter! Wow! In fairness, there was something comfortingly familiar about witnessing another MK clangfest at Welsh Ryan Arena. Nostalgia.

The students should have been more magnanimous and thanked you, profusely and genuinely. For leaving. Without your absence, many of us are absolutely convinced this season could not be happening. NU’s identity is tough, gritty, relentless defense. Your identity is…not that, as we all know. Instead, it seems to be making cringey TikToks and arguing with randos in the comments section of unflattering Barstool posts. Which is why I suspect you’re here reading this.

So, sorry for the f-bombs, and thank you for transferring & for your performances this season against the ‘Cats. After all, one can’t spell Miller without two L’s.

Much love,
NJ

Best part of waking up…is a NJcatsfan post!

 

[kaTNap]

After all, one can’t spell Miller without two L’s.

Ouch! My chair seems to be on fire ...

 

[Hungry Jack]

I don't condone the chanting. It was dumb. I hope Miller tuned it out.

But college kids are called "sophomores" for a reason.

 

[NJcatsfan]

I don't condone the chanting. It was dumb. I hope Miller tuned it out.

But college kids are called "sophomores" for a reason.

See, I hope he read the post. Hi, Miller!

 

[hdhntr1]

Hi there Miller,

Thanks for coming back to Evanston last night. We enjoyed having you back in the building, which may have felt a little different, compared to what you generally experienced before you quit the team and transferred to a former blue blood program in our conference.

I’d like to apologize on behalf of my fellow pearl-clutchers in our fan base who think the students were out of line with some of the profanity they hurled at you from the packed student sections. I agree it was too much, as I’ve said elsewhere. I certainly preferred when they chanted for your new coach to put you back on the floor, given your performances in both games against NU this season. A combined 2-7 from the field, for eight total points! As a starter! Wow! In fairness, there was something comfortingly familiar about witnessing another MK clangfest at Welsh Ryan Arena. Nostalgia.

The students should have been more magnanimous and thanked you, profusely and genuinely. For leaving. Without your absence, many of us are absolutely convinced this season could not be happening. NU’s identity is tough, gritty, relentless defense. Your identity is…not that, as we all know. Instead, it seems to be making cringey TikToks and arguing with randos in the comments section of unflattering Barstool posts. Which is why I suspect you’re here reading this.

So, sorry for the f-bombs, and thank you for transferring & for your performances this season against the ‘Cats. After all, one can’t spell Miller without two L’s.

Much love,
NJ

These are college kids. They trash talk. Who cares? If it were a bunch of grown men and women chanting it that's one thing, but it's to be expected from any student section on earth. I'm sure Miller will be just fine

While I am not in favor of that particular chant (I thought we are supposed to be intelligent enough to come up with something better without giving the opportunity for them to point at us and say U bad) That said, I have heard rumors that Kopp may have said some derogatory things on his way out of NU. Anyone know what he might have said? If he did then no matter how bad the chant, no apology would be warranted

 

[purplebirder]

I believe Dr. Gragg's statement was reasonable. Apparently the profane chants were quite persistent and I agree that given the intelligence of NU students something less profane would have been a better choice. However in the long run no major harm was done (unless this becomes a persistent problem)

 

[NJcatsfan]

I believe Dr. Gragg's statement was reasonable. Apparently the profane chants were quite persistent and I agree that given the intelligence of NU students something less profane would have been a better choice. However in the long run no major harm was done (unless this becomes a persistent problem)

This is my point. There was a lot of material to work with beyond F-bombs.

 

[NJcatsfan]

Miller says he lost respect for NU because of the chants. Sure, dude.

 

[hoosboot]

But college kids are called "sophomores" for a reason.

Sometimes those reasons extend well into adulthood!

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

I don't condone the chanting. It was dumb. I hope Miller tuned it out.

But college kids are called "sophomores" for a reason.

I thought they were called “second years” now? 🤷‍♂️

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

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Miller says he lost respect for NU because of the chants. Sure, dude.

Maybe he’ll choose his words carefully as well.

 

[b735player]

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Miller says he lost respect for NU because of the chants. Sure, dude.

It was in poor taste but 100% got to him during the game

 

[EvanstonCat]

While I am not in favor of that particular chant (I thought we are supposed to be intelligent enough to come up with something better without giving the opportunity for them to point at us and say U bad) That said, I have heard rumors that Kopp may have said some derogatory things on his way out of NU. Anyone know what he might have said? If he did then no matter how bad the chant, no apology would be warranted

If I recall correctly it was something about finally joining a program more suited to his talents and worthy or him.