Jimmy Dykes, "CCM One of Best Coaches in Game"

[cncchris33]

Hubert was always good abs liked UT...then he left lol

Yeah, I liked Davis alright too.

 

[tennrich1]

that would bnawesome ompliment if Dykes weren't such a douche, he brings absolutely nothing to the table as far as color or basketball knowledge.....

I disagree. I'm usually hard on analyst but Dykes knows the game and really picks up on what's important. Plus you can tell he does his homework.

 

[tennrich1]

I like bilas more, but jmo.

I think Bilas and Dykes have very similar styles. I like em both.

 

[JohnWardForever]

I say that everyone on this board who has called for his head after 2 years are still idiotic.

CCM is our coach, and I hope he is for a real long time.

A HEAD COACH is only as good as his assistants-----who do most of the on court and scouting. UT is day and night from earlier---question is; why the night to begin with? All summer and early fall to prepare. Early losses just might keep the Vols out of the ncaa's.
No denying the level of play NOW.

 

[globadoc]

A HEAD COACH is only as good as his assistants-----who do most of the on court and scouting. UT is day and night from earlier---question is; why the night to begin with? All summer and early fall to prepare. Early losses just might keep the Vols out of the ncaa's.
No denying the level of play NOW.

Earlier: Maymon expected to be the focal point (out), Golden expected to play as he is playing now (but he was hurt), McBee expected to play more of a role (hurt), Stokes expected to improve inside and be the focus after Maymon was out (frustrated by too many cheap fouls and not able to handle the focus), McRae was expected to be the 4th option after Maymon, Stokes, and Golden - and maybe even after McBee (so he wasn't really TRYING to score).

Now: all of the players understand their role. The offense has changed from what was being worked on all last summer/fall to what can work now. McRae, Stokes, and McBee much more in tune and Golden apparently feeling close to 100% and in rhythm.

No way this team only scores 36 vs. Georgetown today or 38 vs. Virginia. Both games were almost exact opposites from what we've seen in the last games. McBee and McRae not forcing as many weird 3pt shots, McRae attacking more, Golden more in the flow of the offense, Moore getting more minutes and Edwards less, Hall not taking as many shots, Yemi getting more defensive time.

What do you call that? Adjustments and, dare I say it, better coaching.

 

[therealitytheory]

Dykes is the anti-Bobby-Knight - whatever has his attention at a given moment is the greatest thing ever. He is the master of the superlative. No knock on CCM, who will no doubt somebody be in the conversation of great coaches (but after he's taken a team to the Dance, at least).

 

[bleedingTNorange]

A HEAD COACH is only as good as his assistants-----who do most of the on court and scouting. UT is day and night from earlier---question is; why the night to begin with? All summer and early fall to prepare. Early losses just might keep the Vols out of the ncaa's.
No denying the level of play NOW.

Hmm I wonder what in the world could've caused the Vols to struggle...were they possibly missing their leader and best player? Nah that couldn't have been a reason

 

[GoobieVol]

Hmm I wonder what in the world could've caused the Vols to struggle...were they possibly missing their leader and best player? Nah that couldn't have been a reason

The point guard position really isnt that important either. lol

 

[sanddune50]

I say that he is improving but not that great......

Have y'all forgotten last seasons Austin Peay game? What about the M.T.S.U. game? How about the College of Charleston game????

We lost all three of those games and shouldn't have.... We were out played....

Boneheaded comment from a simpleton fan. I guess we should turn a blind eye to Tennessee getting hot in back to back seasons in SEC play(number 2 seed in SEC tournament.) We don't have a true PG is the major problem.

Cuonzo is a great coach and make the players play as a team, not individual players with their own agenda. Note what he has done with Stokes. Stokes is now playing with his back to the basket instead of facing up trying to hit short range jump shots to increase his draft stock. Not to mention our defense is off of the chain. CCM recruits well, see Stokes and Hubbs.

Only people wanting him gone are the vocal minority idiot fanbase that thinks if you don't win 25-30 games he should be fired. I wish these fans would fire themselves from our fan base.