I have started to DVR the past few games for a couple of reasons. First, there are times when the game gets close, I find a reason to change the channel or go to the bathroom, lol. The second reason is that when I watch a game that I already know the outcome of, I can pay attention to other things like player interactions.
During the Marquette game, I was able to see McGriff and Posh talking while Posh was getting a breather. McGriff was smiling and encouraging Posh, ths is what a team does. At the end of the game, Roberts and Moore, who play the same position, were hugging each other.
During the Villanova game, Posh and Julian executed a fast break that you only see in practice. Coming down the court, passing to each other without the ball touching the floor, "teamwork".
Coach Anderson and staff have molded a group of individuals into a team. Julian and Posh may be the faces of the program, but everyone on this team has a role and appear to have accepted it. Different players step up each game, and as Monte reminded me yesterday, sometimes each half. Cole played well against Villanova and then yesterday Dunn was brilliant against Providence. What some don't realize is that Dunn was never a true point guard. In high school, him and Shamorie were the primary scorers at Jefferson, At St. Francis, Dunn was counted on to score because that is what is needed of him. The staff needs to be commended for his transformation into the player he is now. One thing he said after yesterday's game really sticks out, our shots were falling in the first half and we got away from our defensive mindset. The team with adjustments from the coach, played mush better defense in the second half'.
Wusu, Moore, Earlington, Roberts have all had their moments. How about Williams, he misses a few games due to a back injury. When he returns against Nova, he does not play tentative, he puts it all out there with a powerful dunk energizing his teammates. Yesterday, he hits two 3 pointers and plays good defense.
Coach Anderson has given us a team that we can all root for and be proud of because they play with and for each other. That he has been able to accomplish this in less thaaaan two years says a lot about him as a coach. In watching replays of the games, I have noticed that after the game Coach will spend some time talking to, and putting his arm around players before leaving the court. You can tell that he sincerely cares about his players. One of the most important lessons I learned during my 30 year counseling career was "before a patient cares about how much you know, he or she must know that you care". In this instance, you can substitute player for patient.
Enjoy the Super Bowl, then on to Hinkle Fieldhouse and Butler.
During the Marquette game, I was able to see McGriff and Posh talking while Posh was getting a breather. McGriff was smiling and encouraging Posh, ths is what a team does. At the end of the game, Roberts and Moore, who play the same position, were hugging each other.
During the Villanova game, Posh and Julian executed a fast break that you only see in practice. Coming down the court, passing to each other without the ball touching the floor, "teamwork".
Coach Anderson and staff have molded a group of individuals into a team. Julian and Posh may be the faces of the program, but everyone on this team has a role and appear to have accepted it. Different players step up each game, and as Monte reminded me yesterday, sometimes each half. Cole played well against Villanova and then yesterday Dunn was brilliant against Providence. What some don't realize is that Dunn was never a true point guard. In high school, him and Shamorie were the primary scorers at Jefferson, At St. Francis, Dunn was counted on to score because that is what is needed of him. The staff needs to be commended for his transformation into the player he is now. One thing he said after yesterday's game really sticks out, our shots were falling in the first half and we got away from our defensive mindset. The team with adjustments from the coach, played mush better defense in the second half'.
Wusu, Moore, Earlington, Roberts have all had their moments. How about Williams, he misses a few games due to a back injury. When he returns against Nova, he does not play tentative, he puts it all out there with a powerful dunk energizing his teammates. Yesterday, he hits two 3 pointers and plays good defense.
Coach Anderson has given us a team that we can all root for and be proud of because they play with and for each other. That he has been able to accomplish this in less thaaaan two years says a lot about him as a coach. In watching replays of the games, I have noticed that after the game Coach will spend some time talking to, and putting his arm around players before leaving the court. You can tell that he sincerely cares about his players. One of the most important lessons I learned during my 30 year counseling career was "before a patient cares about how much you know, he or she must know that you care". In this instance, you can substitute player for patient.
Enjoy the Super Bowl, then on to Hinkle Fieldhouse and Butler.
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