I feel like there's so many things to criticize that I can't choose 1

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Maybe it's just me but I feel like it's common sense to try to get shooters on the court when there's 7 seconds left in the game and you need a 3 pointer. And if you say you want the big bodies out there to set screens to get guys open, then why use one of them to inbound the ball?

Is this really something that a HC making more than a million dollars a year at a top 1/3rd type job in the SEC should be having trouble figuring out?

Do I need to go into more critique or can we all just agree that Zo doesn't have what it takes to coach at this level? :loco:
 
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NYC Vol said:
Maybe it's just me but I feel like it's common sense to try to get shooters on the court when there's 7 seconds left in the game and you need a 3 pointer. And if you say you want the big bodies out there to set screens to get guys open, then why use one of them to inbound the ball?

Is this really something that a HC making more than a million dollars a year at a top 1/3rd type job in the SEC should be having trouble figuring out?

Do I need to go into more critique or can we all just agree that Zo doesn't have what it takes to coach at this level? :loco:
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We can agree
 
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what purpose does Maymon serve right there? At least consider using the player out of bounds as a weapon. Have Stokes break to the ball and get it. Defender often will turn his head to watch the ball and Mcrae can spring directly for a handoff.
Our play was basically try desperately to get it into McRae and watch him launch from 30, as we did the last few minutes.
 
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iKrager said:
Why do you ask questions knowing you're going to get hate? That's like asking "BTO do you like Cuonzo"?
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Huh? I'm asking this particular poster his opinion, because iirc he's very much against Pearl and was one of the ones who was very critical of him while he was here???
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
NYC you like the idea of Pearl coming back?
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Of course. I don't expect it to happen but with all the uncertainty in coaching, he's the one hire that gives you almost 100% chance of success. You know what you're getting with him. And someone is going to hire him so I don't understand the principle of "well he got in trouble at UT so he can't come back but he can go to Bama or UGA or somewhere similar."

I don't think Pearl is the only one that can win at UT. Given the resources and fanbase, I think a lot of coaches can succeed and succeed big. But right now, there's one almost sure thing.
 
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NYC Vol said:
Of course. I don't expect it to happen but with all the uncertainty in coaching, he's the one hire that gives you almost 100% chance of success. You know what you're getting with him. And someone is going to hire him so I don't understand the principle of "well he got in trouble at UT so he can't come back but he can go to Bama or UGA or somewhere similar."

I don't think Pearl is the only one that can win at UT. Given the resources and fanbase, I think a lot of coaches can succeed and succeed big. But right now, there's one almost sure thing.
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Are you the same poster that goes by NYY or NYC on other forums?
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Huh? I'm asking this particular poster his opinion, because iirc he's very much against Pearl and was one of the ones who was very critical of him while he was here???
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I'm not against Pearl at all. I was probably more critical of Pearl than most when he was here but that's only because I call 'em like I see 'em. No coach is infallible. I think in every game there are certain things a coach could do that they wish they had done. Saban isn't perfect. But Pearl is the best coach, IMO, that we've ever had. I don't think more than a handful of guys could have done what he accomplished at UT including winning right away and energizing the fanbase. For example, I don't think Roy Williams or Jim Boeheim would have been able to (or cared to) put that much energy into making our program what it is today (or was 3 years ago). Pearl was the best thing to happen to UT (and that includes football) in the 2000's.

edit: I go by NYC Vol on VQ and NYCVol on Hoopsville. Always been a HUGE Pearl fan.
 
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NYC Vol said:
Of course. I don't expect it to happen but with all the uncertainty in coaching, he's the one hire that gives you almost 100% chance of success. You know what you're getting with him. And someone is going to hire him so I don't understand the principle of "well he got in trouble at UT so he can't come back but he can go to Bama or UGA or somewhere similar."

I don't think Pearl is the only one that can win at UT. Given the resources and fanbase, I think a lot of coaches can succeed and succeed big. But right now, there's one almost sure thing.
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Hear, hear.
 
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'Zo has vastly under-achieved with the talent at his disposal. When it is apparent to me (someone that does not know much about Xs and Os) that he is holding this team back, that is a very bad thing. My support is unconditional but I would love to see Pearl at the helm next year.
 
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I have a question regarding the game, Stokes lead the team in assists. He had 11 of his 13 points in the first half. McRae actually handled the ball as much as either of the PG's in the second half. My question is this: Why won't McRae look for Stokes, especially once the Mizzou big men were in foul trouble? Does he have to be told to do it, or by this stage should he know?

I guess that's more than one question, I'll hang up and listen.:)
 
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vol66 said:
I have a question regarding the game, Stokes lead the team in assists. He had 11 of his 13 points in the first half. McRae actually handled the ball as much as either of the PG's in the second half. My question is this: Why won't McRae look for Stokes, especially once the Mizzou big men were in foul trouble? Does he have to be told to do it, or by this stage should he know?

I guess that's more than one question, I'll hang up and listen.:)
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Listen to the link I posted on Jarnell after the game. Said he didn't wanna point fingers, but sure sounded like he wasn't too happy with jordan taking some of the shots he did.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Listen to the link I posted on Jarnell after the game. Said he didn't wanna point fingers, but sure sounded like he wasn't too happy with jordan taking some of the shots he did.
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Ok, will do, I didn't know where to post the question, seemed like a basketball discussion here so,... thanks.
 
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When looking back at this season, don't be discouraged by the losses to Florida, Missouri and Kentucky on the road...but take into consideration the home game losses to A@M, NC State, neutral court loss to UTEP and a winnable road game at Vandy as the final straws...Those are the must wins and have tarnished our ability to make a case for the NCAA'S...plus Cuonzo inability to win the close ones...2-9 I believe in games decided by 9 or less. I'll hang up and listen...
 
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IAMLEGEND said:
When looking back at this season, don't be discouraged by the losses to Florida, Missouri and Kentucky on the road...but take into consideration the home game losses to A@M, NC State, neutral court loss to UTEP and a winnable road game at Vandy as the final straws...Those are the must wins and have tarnished our ability to make a case for the NCAA'S...plus Cuonzo inability to win the close ones...2-9 I believe in games decided by 9 or less. I'll hang up and listen...
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Excellent point and it is just a continuation of his record here. Wish he could get it done. I was excited about getting some players from Memphis if he was successful, but it is simply not happening. Hart should be making plans right now if he's a decent AD.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Listen to the link I posted on Jarnell after the game. Said he didn't wanna point fingers, but sure sounded like he wasn't too happy with jordan taking some of the shots he did.
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We didn't run any sets for the ball to go inside. One of the biggest problems is not having a PG who is any kind of threat either to hit a shot or breakdown the D. The weight of the world in put on McRae to make something happen. He makes some bonehead plays but by and large he has to do everything. He would greatly profit from running plays which get him open too. Heck we don't have an out of bounds play to get the ball in much less get an open shot. Missouri got points off their out of bounds plays and Vandy flat work us out. Its a major victory for us to get the ball in.
 
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NYC Vol said:
Maybe it's just me but I feel like it's common sense to try to get shooters on the court when there's 7 seconds left in the game and you need a 3 pointer.
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You can expect your résumé to be on top of Cuonzo’s at the next school where he applies for employment.
 
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NYC Vol said:
Of course. I don't expect it to happen but with all the uncertainty in coaching, he's the one hire that gives you almost 100% chance of success. You know what you're getting with him. And someone is going to hire him so I don't understand the principle of "well he got in trouble at UT so he can't come back but he can go to Bama or UGA or somewhere similar."

I don't think Pearl is the only one that can win at UT. Given the resources and fanbase, I think a lot of coaches can succeed and succeed big. But right now, there's one almost sure thing.
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Pearl isn't a sure thing though. Nothing is. No one knows what he'd do the second time around. Pearl's recruiting was questionable at best from 06-09. There were names in there we never really got to use and just a bunch of fizzle outs. Nothing special. He left Cuonzo with little.
 
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IAMLEGEND said:
When looking back at this season, don't be discouraged by the losses to Florida, Missouri and Kentucky on the road...but take into consideration the home game losses to A@M, NC State, neutral court loss to UTEP and a winnable road game at Vandy as the final straws...Those are the must wins and have tarnished our ability to make a case for the NCAA'S...plus Cuonzo inability to win the close ones...2-9 I believe in games decided by 9 or less. I'll hang up and listen...
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We split the 4 games you mention and there is not a problem with NCAA and we are a solid 3rd in the SEC. Still questioning the coaching however.

The VA game still baffles me....how we did not build off of that is unbelievable.
 
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HBCButch said:
Pearl isn't a sure thing though. Nothing is. No one knows what he'd do the second time around. Pearl's recruiting was questionable at best from 06-09. There were names in there we never really got to use and just a bunch of fizzle outs. Nothing special. He left Cuonzo with little.
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Funny. He left Cuonzo with a lot more than he's built for himself.
 
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