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Post by realitycheck on Jan 4, 2023 15:02:59 GMT -6
Of course you don't agree with Whitford's evaluation by the majority of the fanbase because if you were in charge he'd still be our coach and you'd be making excuses as to why we should retain him and we couldn't afford to hire anyone better. Thankfully Goetz didn't share your viewpoint and trusted her eyesight, insight and experience. I wonder why she left. Well, let's throw out a few ideas: 1.) She cleaned up, restructured and hired new talent on her team. 2.) Engaged all of her stakeholder groups (alums, donors, admins, fans, coaches, players, staff) at a very close level 3.) Raised $$ and built a new indoor FB facility. 4.) Fired, hired, replaced a significant number of coaches who were all highly successful. 5.) FB won the MAC and the first ever bowl game in school history. 6.) Academic success extremely high. 7.) Chair-elect for NCAA Women's basketball committee. Bottom line, her stock was super high and she achieved everything you could ask for and even canned our highly mediocre men's bball coach and didn't leave that for her successor to deal with. Turns out it was a very wise decision. Huh...how about that? Lastly, she was offered a #2 position at a Big Ten school who is likely to part ways with their beleaguered AD within the next 24 months meaning she will ascend to that position at a salary that will be 10X higher than she made here. |
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Jan 4, 2023 15:04:49 GMT -6
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Post by sdacardinal on Jan 4, 2023 15:04:49 GMT -6
Our defense is pretty solid. Shumate last night for most of the game seemed lost and really uncomfortable. But OMG he is a really good player.
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Post by realitycheck on Jan 4, 2023 15:06:51 GMT -6
This is complete bullshit. We are far better with essentially the same personnel sans Coleman. We have the same damn numbers as last year, except in record because we played a weaker schedule. This isn't even a close call. We are so much better on defense, basketball IQ, fundamentals and toughness. As noted by Cardfan, if we hit a few more FT's by our center and if Duquesne doesn't throw in a prayer we are 11-2. Plus, the coaching is so much more effective from the bench. I take it you haven't seen us play yet in person? |
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Post by bsucardinalfan on Jan 4, 2023 15:28:21 GMT -6
This is complete bullshit. We are far better with essentially the same personnel sans Coleman. We have the same damn numbers as last year, except in record because we played a weaker schedule. Whitford is that you? Or are you like Bumbalough’s dad or something? It’s clear to anyone watching we are significantly better this year. |
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Post by universityjim on Jan 4, 2023 20:51:52 GMT -6
There has been some debate about the strength of this year's schedule in comparison to the the 2021-22 schedule. I offer a few items for comparison of the non-conference schedules.
2021-22 KenPom Ratings (end of season) with final record and result
53. Xavier (23-13) L
174. Weber State (21-12) L
185. U Mass (15-17) W
191. Illinois State (13-20) L
230. Indiana State (11-20) W
250. Western Illinois (16-16) L
253. Georgia Southern (13-16) L
275. Florida International (15-17) L
344. Omaha (5-25) W
357. Eastern Illinois (5-26) W
D2 Michigan Tech (21-7) L
NAIA IU Kokomo (32-4) W
10 D1 Games
Average D1 KenPom: 231
Best Win: 185. U Mass
Worst Loss: D2 Michigan Tech, 275. Florida International, 253. Georgia Southern, 250. Western Illinois
2022-23 KenPom Ratings (current) with current record and result
113. Indiana State (11-4) L
114. Missouri State (7-7) W
117. Duquesne (11-4) L
118. San Jose State (11-5) L
147. Vermont (7-8) L
218. Georgia Southern (9-6) W
256. Illinois State (6-9) W
305. Omaha (5-10) W
313. Chicago State (3-14) W
331. Evansville (4-11) W
345. Eastern Illinois (6-9) W
D3 DePauw (10-3) W (EXHIBITION)
D3 Earlham (1-11) W
NAIA IU South Bend (10-4) W
11 D1 Games
Average D1 KenPom: 216
Best Win: 114. Missouri State
Worst Loss: 147. Vermont
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Post by williamtsherman on Jan 4, 2023 22:00:37 GMT -6
That was ugly and brutal UJim. How are people supposed to maintain their Whiford fantasies in the presence of those facts? You are a cruel man.
By the way, the home loss to Michigan Tech might have been Whitford's signature loss. It should be commemorated with a decal in every urinal in the men's rooms at the arena.
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Jan 5, 2023 7:17:51 GMT -6
Post by kdsnakebsu2 on Jan 5, 2023 7:17:51 GMT -6
We have the same damn numbers as last year, except in record because we played a weaker schedule. This isn't even a close call. We are so much better on defense, basketball IQ, fundamentals and toughness. As noted by Cardfan, if we hit a few more FT's by our center and if Duquesne doesn't throw in a prayer we are 11-2. Plus, the coaching is so much more effective from the bench. I take it you haven't seen us play yet in person? I actually live in South Carolina, so it's a little difficult. |
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Jan 5, 2023 7:18:41 GMT -6
Post by kdsnakebsu2 on Jan 5, 2023 7:18:41 GMT -6
We have the same damn numbers as last year, except in record because we played a weaker schedule. Whitford is that you? Or are you like Bumbalough’s dad or something? It’s clear to anyone watching we are significantly better this year. I might be related to someone... |
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Post by Lurkin McGurkin on Jan 5, 2023 8:01:14 GMT -6
The L to Michigan Tech is all you need to know about Whitford's tenure. In fact, I think that may have been the final straw.
We should never lose to a D2 team. Ever.
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Post by JacksonStreetElite on Jan 5, 2023 8:34:44 GMT -6
The L to Michigan Tech is all you need to know about Whitford's tenure. In fact, I think that may have been the final straw. We should never lose to a D2 team. Ever. This was from the post-game coverage of the Michigan Tech loss. I think this quote tells more about Whitford's tenure than the actual loss itself. |
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Jan 5, 2023 21:26:49 GMT -6
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Post by bsucardinalfan on Jan 5, 2023 21:26:49 GMT -6
This isn't even a close call. We are so much better on defense, basketball IQ, fundamentals and toughness. As noted by Cardfan, if we hit a few more FT's by our center and if Duquesne doesn't throw in a prayer we are 11-2. Plus, the coaching is so much more effective from the bench. I take it you haven't seen us play yet in person? I actually live in South Carolina, so it's a little difficult. I live in Atlanta, I’ve seen almost every game on ESPN+/3 |
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Post by bsucardinalfan on Jan 5, 2023 21:36:39 GMT -6
Whitford is that you? Or are you like Bumbalough’s dad or something? It’s clear to anyone watching we are significantly better this year. I might be related to someone... I’m sure they are all good people. I defended whit for longer than most. Last season was the breaking point. At the end of the dayX Whitford didn’t win nearly enough and got several more years to figure it out then he probably should have. Ignoring the player development and systems, just the situational coaching decisions are so much better now. Subbing based on the game and not some predetermined schedule, time-outs taken at good times, playing time distribution, all obvious. What I wonder is how expectations are being communicated. It SEEMS Lewis is less accepting of failure, and more willing to say “gotta do better” - but I don’t know what Whitford was doing behind the scenes |
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Jan 6, 2023 7:23:34 GMT -6
Post by kdsnakebsu2 on Jan 6, 2023 7:23:34 GMT -6
I actually live in South Carolina, so it's a little difficult. I live in Atlanta, I’ve seen almost every game on ESPN+/3 He asked if I'd seen them play in person. |
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