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Message: [QUOTE="dennismenace, post: 4116561, member: 6158"] Thank you for reminding us that he has a very capable staff and they believe in him. Most coaches believe that what happens in practice will bring out what is best in the games. I think this team got "punched in the face" (as Bruce Pearl calls it) from the start to the finish for three days in a row. As Pearl said "you come [B]looking for this to be tested [/B]and see what you're made of meaning where your weaknesses and strengths are. Well, a lot was revealed on both counts so there is a lot of thinking, reviewing, reflecting and planning to come out of it. The team came out bloodied and overall I think they showed us something. They are going to have to have to give their all everyday if they expect to go anywhere. I saw a lot of courage and will to win from many players. I have some fond memories of this tournament. Watching Ajax leaping like he was on a pogo stick jumping over everyone with his head above the rim (14 boards in 33 mins.), Martin showing a warrior leadership as usual and Whaley seemingly "coming back from the dead" and spearheading things at crunch time including a stanchion beatdown. I believe Gaff was overwhelmed and hope he can get back on track. I am trusting the staff can deliver on shoring up the weaknesses shown against pressure defenses one way or the other. [/QUOTE]