Valvano Speaks Out

[Thecycle27]

Correct, basketball is currently a total systems breakdown. And in a haste to “do something,” my concern is when you don’t fully analyze the source of the problem.

Put another way… I have zero confidence that the current people in charge at U of L, operating the same way, would replace Mack with a better basketball coach—or find another way to improve basketball, for that matter.

We/they could get lucky, but relying on luck ain’t a plan. And assuming a coaching change costs us a lotta money BTW, we don’t have that either.

The one thing I’m pretty confident about is that trust is gone. A single change that is superficially correct won’t bring back fans and financial support to the degree we need it…

I think we all agree with this. No one trust the decisions that have been made. When the University and Athletics are aligned great things can happen for both.

 

[WildCard]

The problem with this team is pretty simple...they can't shoot. They miss more wide open shots near the basket and from the 3-point line than any team they've played. To be a good college team you need to shoot 45-35-75 or close to it. We shoot 42-32-70. The women shoot 45-37-74.

BINGO!

I don't know what numbers you need but that (^^^) is as good an "explanation" as I have seen or heard regarding our current basketball mediocrity. Shooting is the most important but passing and dribbling need some real improvement as well.

Peace

 

[gocds]

BINGO!

I don't know what numbers you need but that (^^^) is as good an "explanation" as I have seen or heard regarding our current basketball mediocrity. Shooting is the most important but passing and dribbling need some real improvement as well.

Peace

We have a very poorly coached men's basketball team. And there is absolutely NO excuse for this situation other than a very serious weakness in the administration at UofL. Pretty simple.

GO CARDS!!!

 

[2330859]

There was a point last night with the score at 38-30, where we had executed about as well for the 4 or 5 minute period as we hade all year. It was just one of several times in the game where we appeared to be taking control of the contest, when Mack sent in 3 fresh substitutes. I assume he was following some predetermined schedule for substitution, but I could not help wonder if it occurred to Mack that he was interrupting an effective combination that was working?

That lead evaporated rather quickly, as other leads had before and after, but the momentum at that time was working on both ends of the floor.

 

[2330859]

Knukle:
it took a while before Mack followed my suggestion, but I trust that last night’s win over BC provides you with sufficient evidence on why I was urging that Curry and Williams be on the floor at the same time.

I am sure useful idiots like CardX will continue to follow Valvano analysis, based on his many years sitting at mid court; but all one needed to do was examine the statistical contribution that Williams and Curry provide to this team, to know why they both need to be on the court at the same time.

 

[nccardfan]

Knukle:
it took a while before Mack followed my suggestion, but I trust that last night’s win over BC provides you with sufficient evidence on why I was urging that Curry and Williams be on the floor at the same time.

I am sure useful idiots like CardX will continue to follow Valvano analysis, based on his many years sitting at mid court; but all one needed to do was examine the statistical contribution that Williams and Curry provide to this team, to know why they both need to be on the court at the same time.

If Withers had played the way we all expected him to play this year, this wouldn’t even be a discussion. But yeah, pat yourself on the back. Fact is it had more to do with starting Faulkner at the 1.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Syd plays with pride, and efficiency from the O end. There's no doubting that. Still some questions about his D maybe. Another question is why did it take so long to get him into the rotation. Another question is, will he be in the rotation consistently moving forward or is it musical chairs like it's been so far the entire season. Would anybody really be surprised if he played 8-12 minutes next game?

Another question is what can really be proven against a terrible team like BC.

Let's see how things look in a couple weeks.

No doubt, Syd is bringing toughness to the table, and that alone works for me.