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Anderson - is he really the guy ?
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MarkRedman
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Many posters knock Zach. Like him or not, this article was very fair and spot on IMO. Clearly, some of the new guys on this team have shown that the 40 minutes of hell system does not play into their strengths. But, my biggest gripe with CMA during his tenure at St John's, is that we primarily run a free lance offense with very few organized sets and set plays.
That's why, in "crunch time", nobody knows exactly what to do and Mathis winds up throwing up an ill advised shot that cost us a shot at winning a game down the stretch. In crunch time, well coached teams have set plays designed to get their "star" player(s) the ball in spots on the floor where they are confident that they can make a game winning shot. That doesn't happen in the CMA system and is a major flaw IMO.
That's why, in "crunch time", nobody knows exactly what to do and Mathis winds up throwing up an ill advised shot that cost us a shot at winning a game down the stretch. In crunch time, well coached teams have set plays designed to get their "star" player(s) the ball in spots on the floor where they are confident that they can make a game winning shot. That doesn't happen in the CMA system and is a major flaw IMO.
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While Zach may have got as many of his points from redmen.com as from the "big east anonymous coaches" the piece is fair and spot on. The season has been an absolute disappointment and that is primarily on the staff (who, among other things pick the players and design or don't design the plays). Team always plays hard but rarely smart. Will be critical to retain key players get at least one major difference maker - staff knows that and it is up to them to execute.
Johnny Rapper
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Excellent article. While there are those on this site that would have you believe that its just bad luck and underperforming of certain players that has caused the season at hand, this article clearly reveals the heltter skelter non structured approach that this staff brings to the games as the main culprit. The fact that another coach or coaches would concur that the Johnnies are the easiest team to prepare for due to their lack of sets and structure is quite damming.fordham96 post=460148 said:
However, the comment that most stands out to me is this “I would’ve scheduled harder,” the coach said. “The one place I would knock them is they didn’t take a bigger risk in their non-conference schedule.” This is on Anderson and Cragg. For a guy who is so experienced in his field as an AD, should not Cragg have realized the pitfalls of a lousy OOC schedule, especially where he experienced it first hand last years when the Johnnies didn't get an invite to the Dance due to their weak OOC schedule? Or is it all about Anderson keeping his "winning 500 record", even if it means scheduling more cupcakes then at a local bakery?
While the article does state that there are players who are not at a Big East level, who brought those players in? And when it comes to end game situations, a team that plays undisciplined with a minimal game plan is likely to struggle in close game situations as we witnessed time and time again this year.
So the question becomes, is there still hope for the Anderson regime? I believe there is but certain changes must be made by both Anderson and Cragg. First and foremost, recruiting better talent from the HS ranks. Second is to at least attempt to incorporate a more deliberate playing style both offensively and defensively and third, have a better OOC schedule that will get the kids ready for the challenge of the conference and hopefully help come tourney time. While the old saying "you cant teach an old dog new tricks" comes to mind with regard to coach Anderson, hopefully his staff and AD Cragg can help him make the changes that may need to happen for the program to flourish.
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Very good article by Zach, as usual. Pretty much summed up by;
“I think St. John’s isn’t that far away from having the kind of season that a lot of people thought they may have, but that’s sports,” Bahe said. “It’s a bottom-line business. You either get it done or you don’t.”
“I think St. John’s isn’t that far away from having the kind of season that a lot of people thought they may have, but that’s sports,” Bahe said. “It’s a bottom-line business. You either get it done or you don’t.”
Many of his points OR all of his points from this sight. Example: he sights one coach advising us to play small ball with outside threat Wheeler at the 5 to open up driving lanes-what coach with us as a possible future opponent this season is going to give us advice on how to be more effective? Coaches he spoke to are probably coaches Paultzman, Dinkins, Fordham, Monte, etc. Zach though did write a cogent article.NCJohnnie post=460156 said:
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MarkRedman
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Jermane Attoil post=460160 said:
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I went to the Davidson game today. They played Fordham. Fordham not good but watching Neptune coach, you can see that he's already introducing a Nova type approach to what's on the floor. With better players, he'll do great things. Believe he landed a 4 star guard for next year.
If and when the Anderson era ends, Neptune would be right at top of my list.
If and when the Anderson era ends, Neptune would be right at top of my list.
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Spocky Ramone
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We won’t even shoot for the moon with our hires…RedStormNC post=460172 said:
Agree with the article.If you have watched every game it is a very easy article to right. Many on this board have stated the issues. The scrambling defense is not going to work. Have stated this many times. Not useful in todays game especially against higher level competition. Needs a change.
——-Dave LoRe post=460177 said:
Coach Sanders attended Jamaica High School. This is Coach Sanders first season as a ollege head coach.
Binghamton is in 7th place in the 10 team American East Conference with a record of 11- 15 overall and 8- 9 in conference.
L J S A
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I haven't watched Sanders, so can't comment on him specifically, but there are jobs out there that are so bad, a win might be equal to 1.5 or even 2 wins at a real program.otis post=460185 said:
Neptune is probably the real deal. And his time line is such that he may be ready to move on to a program before Wright is ready to move to his summer home permanently.
Non-toxic big names don't want this job. So when CMA moves on, it might be someone like Neptune, or Sanders, or Rob Jones, guys who are having some success and/or may have future success and want to come home/stay home.