Xavier, Wed., Dec. 28, 9p, FS-1

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It looks like the Xavier game brought out the Pitino dreams once again. Would Pitino really want to coach at a program where he will not have the facilities and other advantages, cough cough, he had at Louisville and U. of Kentucky? I'm not as sure as everyone else. I'm also not sure he would be a guaranteed path to the top of the conference. However, there is no doubt he would by far be the best coaching mind the school has had perhaps ever.

Ultimately, the answer to the post Looie years of futility may require an analysis of what it takes to win consistently at this level, and then implement a plan to get the job done based on reality and not wishful thinking.Just blaming everything on the revolving door of coaches since Looie retired is hiding from the deficiencies that resulted in all of these years of failure. You don't need a consulting firm to figure that out. just ask a coach who has won consistently at a power conference, and they will explain it all in 5 minutes.
 
All Access exposed all.
After this season, I expect us to lose a significant number from this roster, recruits changing their minds, and an exodus of much of the coaching staff. I was once a big fan of CMA. He fooled me. Plenty of time to prepare for a new coach when his contract ends in 2027.
 
Knight said:
All Access exposed all.
After this season, I expect us to lose a significant number from this roster, recruits changing their minds, and an exodus of much of the coaching staff. I was once a big fan of CMA. He fooled me. Plenty of time to prepare for a new coach when his contract ends in 2027.
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I'm just repeating myself from other threads
 
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From the stands,, I also noticed at one of the breaks when team was in a sit down huddle, Curbelo went entirely off to the side like 20 feet from rest of team in the tunnel.
 
RedStormNC said:
From the stands,, I also noticed at one of the breaks when team was in a sit down huddle, Curbelo went entirely off to the side like 20 feet from rest of team in the tunnel.
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Always felt if there any significant reduction in Curbelo's time or role, he would immediately look to transfer.
 
Johnny Rapper said:
Moore leaving killed me as I thought, with all his flaws, that he (along with Posh and Champ) was the reason that the team had a relatively successful season. However, I was not aware of the racist stuff that he put on line. When did that happen, before he left?
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Right around the time he left. I believe he was also suspended in connection with some of the stuff he posted.
 
Ray Morgan said:
Unlike some here, I liked the all-access. Not having to watch commercials is a major improvement. It was interesting listening to Miller in the huddle telling his team how poorly they were playing as they were up 16.
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I absolutely love the idea. But it was a bad glimpse into the sju sidelines. Would like to see every game like that. Don’t think it would end in us looking any better unfortunately.
 
From the hero to zero ball, to the mindless half court "sets" with five players stacked above the foul line ending with wild one on five drives, to the disgusted and disinterested body language, to the complete apparent regression and misuse of who we thought was our star player, to the constant depressing stream of low division one programs that parade through alumni hall in November and December, the product this program currently offers is objectively markedly inferior to those that legitimately can compete for what we aspire to. 30 pages of comments on this thread say this in different ways, but it's the same conclusion throughout.
 
Ray Morgan said:
Unlike some here, I liked the all-access. Not having to watch commercials is a major improvement. It was interesting listening to Miller in the huddle telling his team how poorly they were playing as they were up 16.
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I’m quite sure the Xavier fans enjoyed it. For us SJU diehards it was downright brutal.
 
I’m still giving this team a chance despite the 1-2 start. I do expect a NCAA bid of course and I’m sure Mike does also, he said so before the season. Every coach has his own style and all that matters is winning games in the end.

I think a change in the starting lineup is worth a try because Posh is clearly struggling offensively. They can’t bench him he’s too important to the defensive identity of this team. Soriano is the opposite, the offense is built around him but he’s not much of rim protector. I think thats the reason they still start Curbelo because he’s the best guy at PnR and making entry passes to the post. That’s kind of the dilemma with those three and you want your best 5 on the floor but they don’t fit perfectly.

There is also a lack of options on the roster who could be that ideal connecting piece if you bring Curbelo off the bench. Posh, Mathis, Jones, and Soriano are locked in starters the fifth guy would ideally bring some help side shot blocking to help Joel while also stretching the floor to space for Posh or whoever to drive inside. That player doesn’t exist on this team so you have to sacrifice something anyway which is already happening with Curbelo.

Maybe Nyiwe is an option at the 4, he can block some shots, move his feet, and hit a three once in the blue. Wusu has been given opportunity and hasn’t been consistent enough. Storr or Pinzon(?) are the only other realistic options left. They’ve both shown flashes this year against the better competition they’ve played.

Many have mentioned Curbelo being distant and having bad body language. Maybe even transferring if he has to come off the bench. Hopefully that’s all just speculation because you can’t allow something like that to derail the season. It’s a team sport he has to be willing to sacrifice for winning games. Also King from the little I’ve seen of him looks like he could handle some backup PG minutes while Posh gets a breather in that scenario.

This team needs to continue to fight and not give up on the season there are still 17 more opportunities to win games and get where everyone wants to be. I wanted Pitino before Anderson was hired like most did but the coaching speculation is better left for after the season if you ask me. Serves no purpose to the program right now.
 
Amaseinyourface said:
I absolutely love the idea. But it was a bad glimpse into the sju sidelines. Would like to see every game like that. Don’t think it would end in us looking any better unfortunately.
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Btw since you like to keep track of my predictions
We Are Nostradamus predicted the all access disaster
 
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