They were preseason #7 in the nation, we were preseason #7 in the conference. TJ wrapped it up yesterday
TJ best coach we have ever had?
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I believe Orr would take one look at TJ and say, "Your program is a dinger, Coach!"
Definitely too soon.
I'm still figuring out how to regard the French Revolution, for instance.
Too soon to tell really.
Don't want to lose our heads about it!!
CycloneErik
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I think they're looking at 64 of them on Selection Sunday. Probably no live look-in @ UNLV, though.
UNLV still rebuilding after the shambles TJ left in - although he did them a favor getting Keshon out of there.
The fact that in year 3 it's even debatable tells you everything you need to know.
The dude took a team that went 2-22 to the Sweet Sixteen the next year. Even despite taking over that **** hole, has nearly the highest win percentage of any coach in ISU history (currently 2nd) - and in one of the most turbulent times in college athletics - and in the hardest conference in the country, arguably at it's high point historically.
He's the best representative of the university and doing things the right way we've ever had. I've loved the guy since the first time I talked to him on the phone in 2006 and will always be his biggest supporter.
We've had good recruiters, good in-game coaches, good game planners, but TJ to me is the most well rounded of all of them. TF was a good in game coach and recruiter but didn't last long enough to see the fruits, in my opinion. LE did a wonderful job early on, but he took over a lot of talent. While I love the guy, he gave us a huge black eye that can't be overlooked for how much it set us back.
The dude took a team that went 2-22 to the Sweet Sixteen the next year. Even despite taking over that **** hole, has nearly the highest win percentage of any coach in ISU history (currently 2nd) - and in one of the most turbulent times in college athletics - and in the hardest conference in the country, arguably at it's high point historically.
He's the best representative of the university and doing things the right way we've ever had. I've loved the guy since the first time I talked to him on the phone in 2006 and will always be his biggest supporter.
We've had good recruiters, good in-game coaches, good game planners, but TJ to me is the most well rounded of all of them. TF was a good in game coach and recruiter but didn't last long enough to see the fruits, in my opinion. LE did a wonderful job early on, but he took over a lot of talent. While I love the guy, he gave us a huge black eye that can't be overlooked for how much it set us back.
Yeah, it's unfortunate we never got to see that dynamic of WM's recruiting combined with LE's coaching & player development.
WM obviously wasn't the greatest coach, but he had a huge hand in bringing in some of the best players that Boeheim had while at the 'Cuse. And he brought in some good ones here as well.
Stinson & Blalock developing under LE could've been something to see.
Hoiberg couldn’t coach defense worth a s**t. But offensively…. had the best teams in ISU history IMO.
He could at times and there were games where it happened
He just leaned heavily into the offense like TJ leaned into the defense.
You generally have to pick one or the other to ride out or you end up with whatever Prohmball was.
Plus, he really WANTS to be here. And it looks like, STAY here. At this point it looks like he's found the "greenest pastures" he could want.
Hoping there is money to pay him and assistants after this amazing season is over.
Should we count your vote for ZRF as greatest Cyclone coach ever?
Whats crazy is this is the first year the majority of the roster wasn't thrown together. TJ was forced into a tough spot from a recruiting perspective after the 2 win season. If TJ grabs a couple high profile transfers in the frontcourt this offseason that are capable of putting up 12-15 ppg on a nightly basis expectations are going to go through the roof. Until I see otherwise I am confident a TJ led team is going to be top 10 in the country defensively. Keep recruiting more talented scorers.
UNLV had some bad losses to start the year but they’re heating up. They’re in 2nd place in the MWC but I think they have to get the auto bid to make the tourney. 5-3 in quad 1, 1-4 in quad 2, and three quad 4 losses.
So excited to see what coach Green does with JT Rock. He turned several post players at Northern Iowa with only the fraction of natural ability of JT into absolute powerhouses.
The raising our program from a dead 2-22 season is worthy alone of putting TJ in the top 3. With more time, and a couple deep tournament runs, TJ could pass Johnny and LE.
Johnny is my number 1- he put us on the map and gave us tons of great seasons and great memories. If you saw the Lafester game, you understand. LE is a strong 2 spot- the Elite 8 was a magical season and we probably win the whole thing if that game isn’t played in Auburn Hills. Honorable mention: Floyd and Freddy. Both got suckered into coaching a crappy Bulls team and had either one stayed, they could’ve easily gotten to number 1 and had a statue in Hilton next to Johnny’s.
I think we have a real shot at winning the B12 tournament next week and making a deep run (Elite 8 or better) the following week. If we do, I would move TJ to 2nd.
Johnny is my number 1- he put us on the map and gave us tons of great seasons and great memories. If you saw the Lafester game, you understand. LE is a strong 2 spot- the Elite 8 was a magical season and we probably win the whole thing if that game isn’t played in Auburn Hills. Honorable mention: Floyd and Freddy. Both got suckered into coaching a crappy Bulls team and had either one stayed, they could’ve easily gotten to number 1 and had a statue in Hilton next to Johnny’s.
I think we have a real shot at winning the B12 tournament next week and making a deep run (Elite 8 or better) the following week. If we do, I would move TJ to 2nd.
