Not a basketball genius, but ball movement COULD have something to do with the opponent's defense. Too many people think basketball wins are merely the failure of a coach doing something rather than many variables coming together during a game.
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Not a basketball genius, but ball movement COULD have something to do with the opponent's defense. Too many people think basketball wins are merely the failure of a coach doing something rather than many variables coming together during a game.
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You are right, and I apologize. But ....Your definition of rumors must be different than mine, obviously. But its okay to agree to disagree. Of course, I don't want to hurt the players! I brought it up as a response on here to a thread with lots of bickering (we have lots of those, you know?) on why we weren't getting better shots this year compared to last for best scoring threats and then the Ernst mile long discussion. You bet, I'd rather base my opinion on getting info from the horse's mouth. People were giving a lot of mixed messages on the Ernst situation for example. But your point is well taken.
As far as the fans' text, that was purely relaying that they were all watching on TV and were saying it was embarrassing how many times Fran brought it up during the game. Not like other analysts or previous teams didn't get criticisms, was just disappointed to hear it from so many, that's all. You can't deny ALOT of posters on here and tweets from local media who cover our team aren't questioning the same darn thing. Those aren't rumors either. They've printed it. I think message boards are not a good thing if we're bashing players or coaches based on speculation, feeling entitled to winning, accusations, putting words in someone else's mouth, or frustration vented on players for losing, etc....you're right. That's why I commented on things 'said'!! But again, I'll respect what you're trying to say. Just don't try to tell me I didn't hear or see what I have.
Im so sick of hearing this and I know the majority on this site love to pound this like a fat boy eats cake. He walked into a program that had been ranked in the top 25 for several consecutive years, two big 12 championships, a top 15 roster (granted most were seniors), incredible fan and school culture, with quality facilities.
He proceeds to rely and heavily recruit two academic risks and some complete flops in grad transfers. On top of that he completely whiffs this fall in his big men targets again. My level of patience would be much more had we got Stokes or someone at the post this fall with some talent. Hes not cut out for a power 5 program and his epic fails in recruiting big men will end up proving that down the road.
And Fred started chasing 5 stars and got none.
As for Prohm the only gripe I can see is his lack of emotion. The same gripe I had of Fred. The rest of it is coaching from the arm chair.
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Maybe if he'd gotten a few, he would have stayed. In his next job, he will be at a school where he can get them.
I know it's your worst fear that Fred coaches in college again. I don't think we have to worry about that.
I have not read the whole thread, but here is, I think, another take on the situation. Is it why are we unable to win these close games, or, how are we able to stay close to the Gonzagas, Baylors and Kansas of the world when we have 1) no strength in the fore court, 2) an injured key player on both sides of the ball, resulting in limited practice time and not being able to play at the top of his game (although still a big contributor), and 3) a very unpredictable "guard" who can dominate a game when he is on but often as not, isn't? With all the advantages Kansas had last night, including more total talent and much more height, we forced them into a boatload of turnovers and hung with them weathering their typical runs and being within 3 points with less than 2 minutes to play. I know we all want to win, but I frankly marveled at how well we competed. I think it showed a lot of team character. So, my hat goes off to Monte, Naz and SP - and the rest of the team.
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Not a fear. Just my prediction
It's definitely a fear. You've been spazzing about it the last two years.
It's kind of nice they've outed themselves. Although a few of them are hawk trolls.
I think we are a team of good role players. Georges was our stud. Monte is a great point guard, but he isn't Russell Westbrook. That is not his game, he isn't the type of player that can consistently carry a team like he did at OSU. Naz and Matt are good players, but no opposing coaches are losing sleep over playing them. Burton is a freak, but he is no Georges. He is a 6'4" guard that we are expecting to be leading scorer, leading rebounder, defensive rim protector and all around stud. In reality, he is an athletic freak but did anyone really think he could replace an all american. We are going to win some games and hopefully we make the tourney, but lets real about what the expectations should be.
As for next year, it may be a little bit of a rebounding year, but I think we get the stud we are lacking this year. That bodes well for the future.
As for next year, it may be a little bit of a rebounding year, but I think we get the stud we are lacking this year. That bodes well for the future.
I wish our fans would stop saying this. The conference tournament is nothing like the actual conference title. Not even close.
I was going to say nobody but low major teams and Brody Boyd care, but I thought that was a little harsh. If it means going from an 8 to a 7 seed it matters. But it isn't something to make a t shirt over. That is unless we beat TCU. All TCU victories must be commemorated in poly cotton blend clothing.
