Paul Finebaum

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why do you have defenders in the lane on russell's free throws at the end and even so how does a 4th year player thought to be a team leader make such a dumb a## move?
 
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VOL720 said:
I get your point, but let's just be honest and let's just be real. There is NO game plan to execute. All Holly want is for the ball to get inside. Players will get frustrated because they can sense the coach is in over her head. It's also a different story when it is said coaches are sitting down with recruits showing film on how the Lady Vols lack fundamentals, players aren't getting developed and Tennessee runs no offense. This all leads to poor coaching. No one can identify what offense Tennessee runs. Even Kim Mulkey got on national TV a few years ago during a half-time interview and stated that Tennessee runs no offense. They're basically playing street ball. Yes, the players have a part to play, but coaching is the main issue as to why this program is sinking. Holly is not head coach material and it is what it is.
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Yes, if you take the logic of greenback's post to its logical conclusion - why even have a coach? Just let these "paid players" figure it out themselves The reality is that coaches get great credit when teams do well--now one ever said during CPS championships runs, "wow these players are so good at self-motivating and self-organizing." Conversely, the HC has responsibility for when teams do not perform well.

It is true that, in the LSU game, player mistakes--missing free throws in the clutch; an inexplicable foul--
were the proximate causes of the loss. However, why was it such a close game in the first place against the worst team in the conference? To answer that, you have to look beyond those specific plays and back to the coaching.
 
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Paul's just reporting the obvious.

I get so sick of the "Saint Holly" fans telling those of us who are totally upset at how this team has been coached and how this program has visibly diminished drastically... That we're not true fans.......That gets my dander. Telling me i'm not a fan because i rant. . . I rant, because, I AM a fan.:yahoo:
 
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More than likely Finebaum said this because he finally ran across the Walz story and thought he had a scoop. I am sure he doesn't have a clue.
 
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greenbacknative said:
Why should a coach HAVE to motivate their players. The players are here to play for the university and get an education. That is their job. Holly doesn't throw the ball away, shoot sh_tty shots, or make bad passes. That's on the players. They should be up for the NEXT game, regardless of who it is. Holly can plan for a game till the cows come home, but ultimately, it is on the players to execute..they are the ones with all the skills.:thumbsup:
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Yep, you got the player responsibilities right but left off some of the coaches responsibilities. Holly is responsible for the sh.... offensive scheme, player development, having the best lineup for each game, defensive schemes, player accountability, selecting a staff that will assist in achieving individual and team goals, accepting the blame for bad game decisions, re-enforcement of the things the team and individuals have done right, replacing inept staff that does not foster team development, conveying the game plan before and at the half time of each game, and making the final in-game changes. :clapping:
 
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Finebaum is a Bammer make no mistake. Today he disavowed his UT education. Has crucified the university all this and last week.
 
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Did anyone see her respond to the first question. It was horrible, I quit watching. That's when PF made some comment about Holly being clearly uncomfortable since her days were clearly numbered. I caught a little bit toward the end when she was saying something about the lady vol logo. I wasn't sure what she was trying to say
 
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greenbacknative said:
Why should a coach HAVE to motivate their players. The players are here to play for the university and get an education. That is their job. Holly doesn't throw the ball away, shoot sh_tty shots, or make bad passes. That's on the players. They should be up for the NEXT game, regardless of who it is. Holly can plan for a game till the cows come home, but ultimately, it is on the players to execute..they are the ones with all the skills.:thumbsup:
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Because that is what good coaches have to do. It is ludicrous to believe that a coach can simply recruite players and tell them you are receiving a free education so go out there and get motivated. I coached for several years, as well as helped hire several head coaches and motivation was one of the expectations. It is even more essential at the college level. You are taking a bunch of kids who where high school stars and all big women/men on campus. You have to take these individuals and motivate them to keep the same playing intensity while playing and sharing with other lack stars. You have to motivate high school stars to accept their place as none starters but willing to come in as needed and put it all out on the court. You have to be a coach, motivator, parent, counselor and a psychologist. Anything less and your chances of being a successful coach is highly unlikely.
 
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teacherdean said:
Because that is what good coaches have to do. It is ludicrous to believe that a coach can simply recruite players and tell them you are receiving a free education so go out there and get motivated. I coached for several years, as well as helped hire several head coaches and motivation was one of the expectations. It is even more essential at the college level. You are taking a bunch of kids who where high school stars and all big women/men on campus. You have to take these individuals and motivate them to keep the same playing intensity while playing and sharing with other lack stars. You have to motivate high school stars to accept their place as none starters but willing to come in as needed and put it all out on the court. You have to be a coach, motivator, parent, counselor and a psychologist. Anything less and your chances of being a successful coach is highly unlikely. On coaching selection committeess I served on, if a coach confessed that it was not his job to motivate, he had a snowball's chance in a microwave of being selected.
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