Smartvol17
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Auburn lost in their exhibition game against D-II Barry 100-95, what in the world happened to Bruce? Starting to think Steve Forbes was the real genius behind those great Vols teams a decade ago.
It was a great mix when Pearl, Forbes, Shay, and Jones were here. I definitely think that Forbes was under appreciated. Seems like Forbes spent a lot of time scouting opponents while he was here, correct?
I don't blame Bruce for the sins of Chuck Person.
No head coach should be expected to shoulder the blame for the sinister machinations of a morally bankrupt assistant who goes behind his back to line his own pockets.
I didn't like the Person hire when I first heard of it way back when. I'm not surprised that he turned out to be the turd in the proverbial punch bowl.
I believe Bruce will get his program back on track after the investigation of the college basketball recruiting scandal has run its course and he gets the right people down there helping him right the ship.
Personally, I wish him well and hope that Auburn rises above the current situation they find themselves in.
I wouldn't mind having another program in the conference that can knock off KY and FL and our other more established rivals in SEC basketball.
That's good for UT.
But as for this thread. When Bruce was here they lost to a division II team from Indiana. That night it appeared to me he let it happen kind of like a way to open the players eyes.
Guess you have a different definition of uncommon than most people...there's 351 D1 teams, how many of them have you heard of losing to a D2 team this year?
It happens. Its not as shocking as if a D2 team would beat a FBS school in football. D2 basketball has some quality players, they play good basketball at that level, and often get overlooked in games like this.
I was in Utah in 2008, when they lost to a D2 Southwest Baptist University team. They ended up having a very good season and making the NCAA tournament. VCU recently lost to a D2 team as well as Iowa. Like I said, its not uncommon.
Right, it happens, but it's hardly considered common. I recall App State beating Michigan when they were D2, so it also happens in football. Like I said, 351 D1 basketball teams, how many others have you heard of this year getting beat by a D2 team?
Right, it happens, but it's hardly considered common. I recall App State beating Michigan when they were D2, so it also happens in football. Like I said, 351 D1 basketball teams, how many others have you heard of this year getting beat by a D2 team?