- March 6th, 2022, 11:02 am
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The program definitely trending in the wrong direction. We are in need of a talent upgrade across the board, especially in the paint.
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lawrenceq wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 11:02 am The program definitely trending in the wrong direction. We are in need of a talent upgrade across the board, especially in the paint.Drama much?
Sly Fox wrote: ↑March 5th, 2022, 11:32 am While stylistically we match up well, I am most looking forward to their coach's antics. But that's just me. I miss having Ole Purpleface in a league with us. This guy helps fill that gap.Considering the allegations of abuse that have come out of Wichita State, I don't miss him at all
PAmedic wrote:you're absolutely right
olldflame wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 11:37 amWe are trending in the wrong direction. Look at the numbers. No panic in me. I understand you can't win them all.lawrenceq wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 11:02 am The program definitely trending in the wrong direction. We are in need of a talent upgrade across the board, especially in the paint.Drama much?
Fall short of a championship for the first time in 4 years and panic ensues.
We have a lot of talent coming back and more arriving.
Next years team will be longer and more athletic overall, and should be really, really good defensively.
Obviously, scoring will need to come from some different sources and will almost certainly be much more balanced, which would not be a bad thing.
ATrain wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 11:42 amI agree, as I suspect Sly does too. That said, he was entertaining. His halftime interview was hilarious as he restrained himself in the face of one particularly dumb question. He was intense riding the officials, but showed a good understanding of the art of it by not drawing a T. Two great coaches last night. Different styles, both very effective.Sly Fox wrote: ↑March 5th, 2022, 11:32 am While stylistically we match up well, I am most looking forward to their coach's antics. But that's just me. I miss having Ole Purpleface in a league with us. This guy helps fill that gap.Considering the allegations of abuse that have come out of Wichita State, I don't miss him at all
thepostman wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 12:08 pm Wow guys, this year was always viewed as a retooling year. We were exceeding expectations and then our guys got sick and never fully recovered. RM has this program in a great place and we have a ton of valuable assets on the bench and coming in. We are not trending in the wrong direction. Everything is fine. Losing sucks but there is no need to over react.Disagree that this should have been viewed as a retooling year. We only lost Cuffee and Parker from last season. Parker was a transfer. We could have easily picked up a transfer prior to this season. Hicklen was interested. Regardless, Jacksonville at least made it to the championship in what was clearly a rebuilding year for them. If you look at the metrics/rankings we have regressed each year since the NCAA tourney win. Need more guys that can create off the dribble. Hopefully, we'll see improvement next season. We should be at the point as a program where we reload (see baseball team). If it's Christian, it ought to be better. Nothing wrong with having a higher standard. Go Flames!
paradox wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 10:22 am This is a character-based program. If they are nothing else, they will always be at least that. Character and mental toughness, in general, supersedes fatigue.Help me understand your point. Are you saying that because they appeared fatigued they lacked the character and mental toughness normally inherent to a McKay-coached team?
JK37 wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 2:32 pmOthers are saying fatigue was a key factor in our losing. That's not my position. Fatigue is never a factor if you have fortitude.paradox wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 10:22 am This is a character-based program. If they are nothing else, they will always be at least that. Character and mental toughness, in general, supersedes fatigue.Help me understand your point. Are you saying that because they appeared fatigued they lacked the character and mental toughness normally inherent to a McKay-coached team?
paradox wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 9:48 am As soon as February hit, RM committed to a one-guard line-up....A one-guard lineup is going to crash without consistent secondary scoring options. We have a clear deficiency there. Nevertheless, they almost pulled it off. Give 'em credit for that.
paradox wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 5:04 pmDepends on what is causing that fatigue.JK37 wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 2:32 pmOthers are saying fatigue was a key factor in our losing. That's not my position. Fatigue is never a factor if you have fortitude.paradox wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 10:22 am This is a character-based program. If they are nothing else, they will always be at least that. Character and mental toughness, in general, supersedes fatigue.Help me understand your point. Are you saying that because they appeared fatigued they lacked the character and mental toughness normally inherent to a McKay-coached team?
thepostman wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 5:44 pmOk, we're talking about 18-22 year olds playing in the NCAA, right? I mean, yeah, it's different if you're like 40.paradox wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 5:04 pmDepends on what is causing that fatigue.JK37 wrote: ↑March 6th, 2022, 2:32 pmOthers are saying fatigue was a key factor in our losing. That's not my position. Fatigue is never a factor if you have fortitude.
Help me understand your point. Are you saying that because they appeared fatigued they lacked the character and mental toughness normally inherent to a McKay-coached team?
Kricket wrote: ↑March 8th, 2022, 7:58 am I'm somewhat disappointed that we chose not to accept a postseason offer. I know everyone's got their reasons, but I view the postseason as a learning and growing experience somewhat different than the regular season.If we had turned down an NIT bid, I would be mad as a hornet. CIT and CBI? I respect their decision. Not saying we are now totally above those tournaments and should never consider going in the future, but I trust that this group of players made the right decision for them.
It also seems kind of like we're giving up because we didn't have the season we wanted. I recognize this is my own personal hang up, but I think it says something about the team.