nelsonmuntz
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Sometimes a poster (me in this case) is so right that he deserves his own thread.
Sometimes a poster (me in this case) is so right that he deserves his own thread.
Sometimes a poster (me in this case) is so right that he deserves his own thread.
If you watch his postgame presser, you’ll also note that the first question was about our offensive problems and he started by scoffing at the notion that we have a problem scoring when we opened with a 102-point win two nights prior.I will give Hurley a lot of credit for that quote and the interview last night. He knows we have problems.
And I don't think they are that hard to fix.
If you watch his postgame presser, you’ll also note that the first question was about our offensive problems and he started by scoffing at the notion that we have a problem scoring when we opened with a 102-point win two nights prior.
But yes, he did note that there is a lot to work on, which is obvious.
Mostly I think it’s a matter of using the parts in the right way. We have the pieces.
IMO the best solution is to start with defense again. Whoever is playing the best defense stays on the floor, and those players will work out an offense.
I think eventually we'll get to the point where when Whaley (or Sanogo) come out to set the screen we'll have Bouk and Jackson both on the floor together cutting to the basket to take that pass. Bouk has shown it in flashes but seems to get complacent sometimes and just hangs around the 3 point lineAgree. Our best offense comes from steals, transition and defensive rebounding. Our team is built to play that way. I think he knows Andre can help with that so last night was a lesson for him.
I would note that Hurley should examine what he said about Whaley not scoring in the 1st half except off of a steal. Hurley says he wants the ball to move without the dribble. If so, he needs to stop calling for constant ball screens. Whaley can’t catch entry passes if he’s out on the 3 point line. Our guys continue to stand around and watch ball handlers make Ineffective passes around the perimeter. Where are the cutters? I know Rip was unique but Polley is a statue out there. Once he got comfortable Martin started to flash to the hoop. Clearly need Jackson to play that way too.
Nothing here indicates that he agrees about what the problem is or how to fix it. This might be the weakest football spike ever . ..
IMO the best solution is to start with defense again. Whoever is playing the best defense stays on the floor, and those players will work out an offense.
Sometimes a poster (me in this case) is so right that he deserves his own thread.
Utopian thought, just might work though. I think we have the pieces.If you watch his postgame presser, you’ll also note that the first question was about our offensive problems and he started by scoffing at the notion that we have a problem scoring when we opened with a 102-point win two nights prior.
But yes, he did note that there is a lot to work on, which is obvious.
Mostly I think it’s a matter of using the parts in the right way. We have the pieces.
IMO the best solution is to start with defense again. Whoever is playing the best defense stays on the floor, and those players will work out an offense.
At least this season Hurley has a lot to work with with less stress.
I doubt anyone here actually thought we were championship caliber beginning day one. Most were saying we won't see our team till January, due to new parts, CV leaving, COVID effect, players recovering from injuries, new league and so many players to evaluate. Oh and we need a leader to emerge.
We'll be a work in progress all of December which probably will include some losses. Come January I see us competing with any team in the Nation, racking up wins in the BE. Just saying I see us as a 2021 team.
Sometimes a poster (me in this case) is so right that he deserves his own thread.
Yes. With a talent like Bouknight they should be doing that for sure, or even screening for him to get clean looks.I think eventually we'll get to the point where when Whaley (or Sanogo) come out to set the screen we'll have Bouk and Jackson both on the floor together cutting to the basket to take that pass. Bouk has shown it in flashes but seems to get complacent sometimes and just hangs around the 3 point line