Next Coach?
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redstorm89
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sorry. l was a lavin supporter but can't make up any excuses for him anymore.
Ray Morgan
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I only watched the first half, our run to start the second half, and then the last 2 minutes. What did I miss? Did Lavin blow the game?
JackofVirginia
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Isn't he a ball of fun after a loss as he happily shakes the winning coaches hand. I watch many, many B.E. games and have yet to see the losing coach look so happy. He's a phony.
I actually want to wait out the entire year and assess Lavin then.
But....
We've been in Omaha since Monday with absolutely nothing to do, and it is clear the team and coach didn't watch a second of game film together and didn't come ready to play.
What I'd give to be a fly on the wall and see how Lavin runs this team. Oh and yet another loss where our lack of depth rears it's ugly head.
Believe it or not I don't think the season is over but i am not sure how much more I can take watching a poorly coached team. Maybe the seniors pull a NCAA tournament appearance out of their ass despite Lavin not supplying a bench, and maybe Lavin uses that momentum to get a great 2015 class. But I don't blame a single person who wants him gone anyway, because a poorly prepared team is hard to watch, and it is constant with this team.
Love the guys on this team, love the heart, but the season is gonna be nearly impossible to salvage. I hope they pull it off, but DLo and sheed both hurting now, and Chris obekpa has been spent for a few weeks now.
It is logical to want to wait for the season to play out. It is also logical to want Lavin out no matter what because of deficiencies. So no dumping on each other. Please
But....
We've been in Omaha since Monday with absolutely nothing to do, and it is clear the team and coach didn't watch a second of game film together and didn't come ready to play.
What I'd give to be a fly on the wall and see how Lavin runs this team. Oh and yet another loss where our lack of depth rears it's ugly head.
Believe it or not I don't think the season is over but i am not sure how much more I can take watching a poorly coached team. Maybe the seniors pull a NCAA tournament appearance out of their ass despite Lavin not supplying a bench, and maybe Lavin uses that momentum to get a great 2015 class. But I don't blame a single person who wants him gone anyway, because a poorly prepared team is hard to watch, and it is constant with this team.
Love the guys on this team, love the heart, but the season is gonna be nearly impossible to salvage. I hope they pull it off, but DLo and sheed both hurting now, and Chris obekpa has been spent for a few weeks now.
It is logical to want to wait for the season to play out. It is also logical to want Lavin out no matter what because of deficiencies. So no dumping on each other. Please
Quotes from post-game press conferences........
Steve Lavin: "There were so many things we did well."
Steve Lavin: "Statistically, it was one of our best games in league play"
Creighton coach Doug McDermott on SJU's early offensive struggles: "It took them a while to figure out what we were doing."
Steve Lavin: "There were so many things we did well."
Steve Lavin: "Statistically, it was one of our best games in league play"
Creighton coach Doug McDermott on SJU's early offensive struggles: "It took them a while to figure out what we were doing."
The problem with another coaching change is twofold:
1. If Jordan and Obekpa leave, what coach in his right mind would take this job next year?
and:
2. Even with all of Lavin's faults, I'm not sure we can do better. If we do better, it would likely be with a young up-and-comer, who will almost surely be off to higher places in 3-5 years. Then, it's back to square one. I'm not sure how many times you can be successful going to the well like that.
1. If Jordan and Obekpa leave, what coach in his right mind would take this job next year?
and:
2. Even with all of Lavin's faults, I'm not sure we can do better. If we do better, it would likely be with a young up-and-comer, who will almost surely be off to higher places in 3-5 years. Then, it's back to square one. I'm not sure how many times you can be successful going to the well like that.
I don't understand how some fans still hope, "If only Lavin signs a stellar class for next year." The heralded '11 freshman class was almost completely in place by November, '10, when Lav had been on the job for ~ 6 months. To say that he's waited until the 11th hour on next year's class, when he's had years to construct his roster is being very generous. Looking at the facts, it's fair to say that he's unbelievably overconfident, neglectful, and/or indifferent about his roster.
LETS put 1/2 the problems on the players and 1/4 on the assistants and 1/4 on the coach
OUTSIDE OF Dlo,Pointer others are overated. Jordan as talent but has not produced according to his HS ranking Obekpa blocks shots thats it I do blame the staff for the recruiting picks but Hey a lot of good programs wanted these players They hustle and try hard can not fault them for playing up to there talent. Thats said we did lose some close games perhaps at least 3-4 that could have been ws .Then we would all be singing a different tune
SO Part of me says stay with coach and change some of his staff .Maybe our big recruiting class if it happens put problems to rest Call me optimistic
OUTSIDE OF Dlo,Pointer others are overated. Jordan as talent but has not produced according to his HS ranking Obekpa blocks shots thats it I do blame the staff for the recruiting picks but Hey a lot of good programs wanted these players They hustle and try hard can not fault them for playing up to there talent. Thats said we did lose some close games perhaps at least 3-4 that could have been ws .Then we would all be singing a different tune
SO Part of me says stay with coach and change some of his staff .Maybe our big recruiting class if it happens put problems to rest Call me optimistic
Yes it would and I think Howland would be a good choice. Experienced, tough and I don't think he would be itching to leave as he has already been there and done that and it obviously did not work out. West coast guy who coaches east coast basketball; we could do a lot worse.