OT: Checking in on our old friend Mick.

[Travelman6]

Currently down 39-31 under 15 vs Long Beach St. (15-19 last year).

How do you think he will do at UCLA in his first year? Will he be able to brave this (pending) storm and last?

 

[Dogdeacon]

They won, there is little doubt that Cronin & UCLA are the most mismatched pair since Ric Ocasek (RIP) and Paulina Porizckova.
The writer of this article may have swallowed the adjective dictionary before going to press.

UCLA Guts Out First Win of Mick Cronin Era, Beats Long Beach State 69-65

The Bruins look like a work in progress on offense, but the defense and intensity is something to hang a hat on.

www.bruinsnation.com

 

[MattMang23]

I can’t wait for his first epic meltdown and they’re trying to understand just what he’s saying.

 

[Waquoit]

They won, there is little doubt that Cronin & UCLA are the most mismatched pair since Ric Ocasek (RIP) and Paulina Porizckova.

That lasted for almost 30 years. Why wouldn't Mick succeed? He's a good coach and has already had success on the recruiting trail.

 

[Dogdeacon]

That lasted for almost 30 years. Why wouldn't Mick succeed? He's a good coach and has already had success on the recruiting trail.

It is the same as IF the coach of the 90's physical, defensive minded Knicks suddenly went to the Lakers and tried to run a showtime type system. Coach doesn't fit the town or west coast style of play.

 

[Waquoit]

It is the same as IF the coach of the 90's physical, defensive minded Knicks suddenly went to the Lakers and tried to run a showtime type system. Coach doesn't fit the town or west coast style of play.

You don't know that. That physical defensive-minded coach for the Knicks came from West Coast style of play. It can't work in reverse? Mick coached to his situation in Cincy, I think he'll do the same here.

 

[intlzncster]

It is the same as IF the coach of the 90's physical, defensive minded Knicks suddenly went to the Lakers and tried to run a showtime type system. Coach doesn't fit the town or west coast style of play.

If he gets good players, and he will because of UCLA bucks, and he wins, he'll fit like a non-OJ glove. But March success hasn't exactly been his calling card yet.

 

[dennismenace]

I can’t wait for his first epic meltdown and they’re trying to understand just what he’s saying.

Be sure to post the videos. There is something wonderfully entertaining about the man. Not a putdown to his coaching at all. I just really enjoy watching him go ballistic. When the Celts playes four games at the Civic Center a guy I knew got seats behind their bench mainly to watch Heinsohn blow his top.

 

[intlzncster]

Be sure to post the videos. There is something wonderfully entertaining about the man. Not a putdown to his coaching at all. I just really enjoy watching him go ballistic. When the Celts playes four games at the Civic Center a guy I knew got seats behind their bench mainly to watch Heinsohn blow his top.

Same. Cronin is highly underrated entertainment.

 

[UCDaveD]

I was expecting a @JMick update. Disappointing.

 

[nomar]

That lasted for almost 30 years. Why wouldn't Mick succeed? He's a good coach and has already had success on the recruiting trail.

Moving in Stereo >>> Round of 32 flameouts

 

[Dogdeacon]

You don't know that. That physical defensive-minded coach for the Knicks came from West Coast style of play. It can't work in reverse? Mick coached to his situation in Cincy, I think he'll do the same here.

 

[Pudge]

Long Beach State ain't Saint Michaels

Dan Monson (the Gonzaga HC we had trouble with in 1998) is a solid HC and has great assistants. Beating them - on the first time on the floor - is a good victory. Are they as good as ... no - they aren't Providence or Seton Hall. But, most years Dan Monson would beat BC or Rutgers.

 

[Rocktheworld]

I was expecting a @JMick update. Disappointing.

Exact place my mind went lol where has that kid been

 

[JMick]

Exact place my mind went lol where has that kid been

I'm alive. Just busy. Job searching and boyfriend are keeping me occupied

 

[intlzncster]

Exact place my mind went lol where has that kid been

waiting for the season to start and all this offseason nonsense to thankfully end

 

[MattMang23]

I'm alive. Just busy. Job searching and boyfriend are keeping me occupied

As long as you’re not staying away because your boyfriend thinks the psychopaths on this board might show up at your home at 2am...