Barnes calls out Chaz

[Majors]

‘if you're not going to do what you're getting paid to do, you sit over here.'

Rick addressing his players as professionals isn’t a bad thing.

 

[The Original Fade]

Good for Rick Barnes. Want NIL? Well it comes with accountability too

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Good for Rick Barnes. Want NIL? Well it comes with accountability too

Unfortunately some kids don’t like to be called out so they get mad and transfer.

Lanier seems to have a good head on his shoulders so hopefully this drives him to get better.

 

[bigorangepoppa]

I would hazard to say that when Barnes is recruiting, he tells the recruit straight up, that he will ride them hard. They most likely know it's coming. I think Lanier's confidence maybe took a hit in the Florida game. I expect he will get it back.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Starting to look to me like Chaz is going to be a huge player for us at home and not much help on the road. Was nice to see other players like Dubar, Zach, and Okpara step up and bring us a win.

He still scored 10 & had 4 rebounds, defended pretty well too.

Let’s not act like he’s not contributing out there. Had 10 with 7 rebounds at Florida too.

 

[Lankykong]

He still scored 10 & had 4 rebounds, defended pretty well too.

Let’s not act like he’s not contributing out there. Had 10 with 7 rebounds at Florida too.

Yeah, it’s more the inefficiency. I agree with those who want him to take a few less midrange shots a game also

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Yeah, it’s more the inefficiency. I agree with those who want him to take a few less midrange shots a game also

The biggest issue is he’s not gotten many calls early when he drives so I think he’s allowed himself to settle for pull ups because of it.

I honestly think the best way to help Chaz is other players scoring, teams thus far have tried to focus on him. Last night ZZ, Dubar & Gainey took advantage late in the game by beating their 1 on 1s.

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

Chaz needed to be more aggressive at some points with his shots. He played okay last night but there were definitely some times where he needed to just take the shot instead of relying on the perfect window to open.

 

[Volfan2012]

He still scored 10 & had 4 rebounds, defended pretty well too.

Let’s not act like he’s not contributing out there. Had 10 with 7 rebounds at Florida too.

Never said he wasn't contributing. The answer was not much 3 for 16 at Florida and then last night. Not down on him other players have to play well when he isn't and they did. I'm just convinced he is going to be a huge home player and not that same player on the road.

 

[njvols]

Never change, Rick Barnes.

He’s got a script which works for the team but also works for transfers…worked for DK and same for Chas…and will for next years version.

 

[m_scott]

I remember Barnes when he coached at Clemson from the mid to late 90’s. He sure loved to antagonize Dean and Coach K. Several sideline arguments between those coaches. I always liked his style.

 

[rumaso11]

Wish Heupel could take some lessons like this and apply it to the football program.

Yep he should have sat Nico a dozen times at least.

 

[albedo33]

Damn, it sure is a different game.

I’m old enough to remember when those playing college sports were called amateurs.

 

[TNBV]

Yep he should have sat Nico a dozen times at least.

I think that is way off and a misread of what Barnes was saying. He was not sitting Chaz for performance, he was telling him keep taking the open shots, that is why we you are here. Sitting Nico would have done nothing but kill his confidence and lessen the number of snaps he sees going in to next year. Had he been benched multiple times as you suggested when our biggest problems were on O line that was often horrible and wide receivers who absolutely cannot create separation then not only would Nico likely being playing against us next year but you would also see us drop off the list of top QB future recruits as well as Brandon going somewhere else. Good thing coach is not aa impulsive and in need of immediate gratification as some of our fans.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Unfortunately some kids don’t like to be called out so they get mad and transfer.

Lanier seems to have a good head on his shoulders so hopefully this drives him to get better.

He should look at what happens to players who respond well to Barnes publicly calling them out. If they listen and respond, it usually works out well for them.

 

[Mid Tenn Vol]

Good for coach. That’s blatant disrespect he deserved to sit on the bench.

 

[landscapingvol]

Apparently old Rick was a little more upset with that Flordia game performance than he let on in his post game presser. lol

He should be upset with him. He was a no show for much of both games

 

[landscapingvol]

He still scored 10 & had 4 rebounds, defended pretty well too.

Let’s not act like he’s not contributing out there. Had 10 with 7 rebounds at Florida too.

10/4 and 10/7 are great stats for the 2nd or 3rd scorer but not for a guy who is supposed to be replacing the guy

 

[Anti-shunshinepumper]

He should be upset with him. He was a no show for much of both games

I agree. That goes for the whole team. Get in their a$$es

 

[MoCo_Vol]

10/4 and 10/7 are great stats for the 2nd or 3rd scorer but not for a guy who is supposed to be replacing the guy

Just said he contributed.

 

[SlyStone]

Lanier's underlying fundamentals are much like Igor's, they do a couple of things very well, several things they need significant work on, particularly ball handling when required and ability to pass the ball in traffic or when fully defended, when Z and/or Gainey are close by, often times those shortcomings can be glossed over, Dubar has more of the complete skill set, but he needs to get comfortable and confident with the game at this level, the speed, physicality, pushes, shoves, no calls and ticky tack calls from the SEC clowns in striped shirts. But Barnes has assembled good kids, capable of learning and improving, it is much harder to see in season, particularly the rough and tumble SEC season.

Agreed! This is the Road to the Final Four. Coach Barnes knows this might be the team to get there with a little bit of luck.

 

[SlyStone]

I remember Barnes when he coached at Clemson from the mid to late 90’s. He sure loved to antagonize Dean and Coach K. Several sideline arguments between those coaches. I always liked his style.

Wonder if he was using salty language at them?

 

[Sudden Impact]

Unfortunately some kids don’t like to be called out so they get mad and transfer.

Lanier seems to have a good head on his shoulders so hopefully this drives him to get better.

Tough Coaching Love. Lanier can sulk which he will not because he knows CRB is right and has the resume to prove it.

CRB will only have to say that one time to be effective with not only Lanier but with the whole team. Paid or not paid. IOW, I am the coach and you need to do what you are told or you can ride pine.

 

[adam.vol]

Sometimes unselfish behavior can come from a bad place, psychologically. I think Barnes is on the trail of that varmint and intends to set Chaz free from that... set him free to reach his potential.

Experience with people is a treasure built over time, that takes time to pass on.

Makes me think a good investment will prove to be Barnes' coaching tree. Off court, for sure, and maybe some on the court.

Nothing better for your confidence than the coach telling you that if you don’t take the shot, you won’t play. So many others get “you better make that or you won’t play.”

 

[smoltie29``]

Good for Rick Barnes. Want NIL? Well it comes with accountability too

The term student/athlete should now be called athlete/student