11-17-2014, 03:36 PM | #51 |
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I have no issue with wanting this program to be the best in the country. I want them to win every game and when they don't I'm disappointed. Him stressing defense which has produced many wins isn't good enough. It's a smoke screen. They have given up on trying to run him down by comparing him to our past coach so they have taken to giving backhanded compliments. He is good but the fans don't come out,he should recruit better,the program isn't what it was, we aren't elite we are good.Mick can't win the big games.I sat there Friday night in the lower bowl until I finally had to say something to a group who had know knowledge of the game but where trying to run down the coach. That is one reason I would rather watch at home. I don't have to deal with idiots. Truth is we haven't been elite since the 60's if winning a title is the bar. I have to agree with L-T attendance is down. For many reasons, the biggest is that going to the games isn't the event it once was. Huggins persona had a lot to do with that. I used to love to watch him work the officials or when he pulled a guy you new in the third row of the upper deck he was unhappy. He was worth the price of admission. He was a draw himself. We won leagues and were the bad boys doing it. We were the Pistons of the college ranks. Many people enjoyed and miss that. Those days are gone. Mick is trying to create his own brand. I for one enjoy it and hope he is here a long time. He is from Cincinnati and wants to be here. UC is his dream job. The unfortunate circumstances he inherited the program under follow his every move. I'll be there We'd. To cheer the Cats on. I would hope if you are truly interested in helping take the program to the upper tier don't talk about what we are not but what we are becoming. Be part of the solution not the problem. Cincinnati fans are funny. They are passionate about their teams and always think they know more then the guy who is being paid to do the job.
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11-17-2014, 03:37 PM | #52 | ||
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The year we beat Florida State, their Defense was ranked higher than ours (13th compared to 22nd) but we had a better offense (61st compared to 81st). Offense won out. In close games, it usually does. Since the NCAA has changed the rules on all the hand checking, it also means the sport is more geared towards the offensive player. You need to have both, but I'm just at a loss as to why we don't proactively recruit more players who are good scorers. Teams with guys who can make a shot and stretch defenses out are hard to beat. It was excruciating to watch teams bottle up on Kilpatrick last year simply because we had no one else that could score. Also, when you play teams who are going to zone UC (and some will have to because of our size) where will the offense come from? |
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11-17-2014, 03:47 PM | #53 |
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MIck does recruit guys who can score they just chose to go elsewhere. He has been very close on a few.walker from UCONN was one. Trey Burke was another. At the end of the day you have to play with the guys you get. Expecting Mick to out recruit Calhoun or Izzo is a tall order. We'll get there.
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11-17-2014, 04:01 PM | #54 |
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I want to let this season play out a little before talking about the whole "we never have shooters" thing. Caupain was brought in to be a good distributor...that helps shooting. We brough in 5 new big guys to have an inside game...that helps shooting. Also brought in a backup PG known for his shooting ability in Cobb. And Moore draining a rhythm 3 on his first shot as a Bearcat is encouraging as well. As the rotation works itself out, it should become more clear to some that Mick has worked hard to address shooting.
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I agree with you. If you're a one dimensional program, you'll rarely advance far in the tournament. Even in the former era, we were known for our defense. But, in only one of the 14 years did we average less than 73 points a game, so we had more balance. I still think this years team will prove to be an upgrade offensively. But, it looks like there will be growing pains before we find our mojo. Clark finally gave us a glimpse the other night. When he gets comfortable, things may really open up. |
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11-17-2014, 05:02 PM | #57 |
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How many times/ways can we debate and discuss the same topic. I value all your opinions but holy hell, you can only beat a dead horse once.
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11-17-2014, 05:31 PM | #58 |
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