Message From CMA
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You can compare the posters reaction to when Lavin was fired eight years ago to today as to what constitutes a successful SJU program. I felt that Anderson had to get to the dance next year to keep his job but I feel the bar has been lowered so much as to what is a successful program is he will be kept on if SJU makes the NIT next year.
Lavin and Anderson appear to be evaluated with different expectations because of the eight years of failure and while we all supported Craggs hiring he doesn’t seem to have any more answers then his predasessors.
Lavin and Anderson appear to be evaluated with different expectations because of the eight years of failure and while we all supported Craggs hiring he doesn’t seem to have any more answers then his predasessors.
boo haarvey
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Enright post=464447 said:
3 years without postseason hoops. A good coach compared to those we’ve seen in the last 20 years, but 100% not the long term answer.
I’m curious why such a large number of the fanbase are so patient with an eye toward continuing to change culture/build a winner coupled with these results. This is dragging out and a lot of people are perfectly content with it.
He’s a fish out of water and the best you could hope for is that he a bridge coach at his age. You have nothing to lose by looking for the long term answer at HC.
I’m curious why such a large number of the fanbase are so patient with an eye toward continuing to change culture/build a winner coupled with these results. This is dragging out and a lot of people are perfectly content with it.
He’s a fish out of water and the best you could hope for is that he a bridge coach at his age. You have nothing to lose by looking for the long term answer at HC.
I’m reading this thread and chuckling. There must be a few gymnasts amongst us. I’ve not seen so much flipping since the last summer Olympics.
Like everyone else, I read all of the threads, especially the game threads. For those of you that were anxious to run CMA out of town, let’s hope your train tickets were refundable.
Note John Wooden was 19-12 in year 4 at UCLA.
Jay Wright was 15-16 in year 2. 18-17 in year 3 at Nova.
Coach K was 10-17 and 11-17 in years 2 and 3 at Duke.
I’m in no way suggesting that CMA belongs in the same coaching breath as those 3. But perhaps a little reflection by those anxious for change, or making demands of NCAA tournament appearances is in order.
Like everyone else, I read all of the threads, especially the game threads. For those of you that were anxious to run CMA out of town, let’s hope your train tickets were refundable.
Note John Wooden was 19-12 in year 4 at UCLA.
Jay Wright was 15-16 in year 2. 18-17 in year 3 at Nova.
Coach K was 10-17 and 11-17 in years 2 and 3 at Duke.
I’m in no way suggesting that CMA belongs in the same coaching breath as those 3. But perhaps a little reflection by those anxious for change, or making demands of NCAA tournament appearances is in order.
To me the answer is clear to your question. It was very well documented that Mullin was often not working and absent from campus while Lavin stopped recruiting, clearly his strength, half way through his 5 years.sirvoo post=464451 said:
CMA is always working whether it be in the gym or out recruiting and for that alone he is much better than our two prior coaches. He has a system, perfect no it is not, but he clearly has a tried and proven system of play that he adheres to and the fans seem to like.
for 2 seasons he overachieved, and I don’t just judge conference play , I judge the entire season of work, while this season was a disappointment. Was it due to Covid 19, Pinzon’s lingering effects which kept him out longer than we would have liked , too many new players , some poor coaching decisions, a combination of all of the above ? I truly can’t answer.
personally I believe he is a smart man and réalisés that he can’t have another mass exodus of players like he had last year and hope and pray that he will bring in talent greater than the talent that leaves. I believe he will do his best to keep every player currently on the roster , and hopefully he will succeed in that task , and thereafter try to grab some players on the transfer market that fill our needs ( shooters ).
If he can return Posh, Wusu, Pinzon, Wheeler, Nyiewe, Stanley, Soriano, Traoré together with the two committed freshman he has a very good base to start from and can continue to build off his 17 win system.
a very important next few weeks and I am pleased that CMA will be there at the helm instead of us starting from scratch.
L J S A
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Like others have said, if we keep everyone who matters, that's a good start to next season.
Not sure how strong our portal game is, but if we can land a 6'5/6'6-ish guy who can swing between two positions and can play D, I'll be pleased. Not expecting any studs, but someone who can be a competent backup from the get-go is vital.
Fingers are crossed that Posh, Pinzon, and Wusu are our starters next season, and that if Storr is good enough to turn Wusu into a supersub at multiple positions, CMA will allow it to happen.
I would also like to see Awaka here.
Not sure how strong our portal game is, but if we can land a 6'5/6'6-ish guy who can swing between two positions and can play D, I'll be pleased. Not expecting any studs, but someone who can be a competent backup from the get-go is vital.
Fingers are crossed that Posh, Pinzon, and Wusu are our starters next season, and that if Storr is good enough to turn Wusu into a supersub at multiple positions, CMA will allow it to happen.
I would also like to see Awaka here.
Mullins Revenge
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Is Anderson now in a "Make the tourney or lose your job" situation in year 4?
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