volfan2024
“Wanna play ball scarecrow “
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I've been seriously concerned about both football and basketball for the last 4 years or so
Optimism: Still making the NIT.Who is still optimistic? Yeah, it's possible to get on a roll, but I don't see that as something we could reasonably expect.
If this team is still playing this way in year 4 of CCM's regime then yes concerns are warranted. But this is his second season and his best player is side lined. Not advocating the ole "wait til next year" but he is getting the best from this team. McCrae is playing solid, Yemi has given some great mins, Richardson is showing improvement and leadership. Stokes, Golden, McBee and Hall need to step it up. The one area I would say CCM needs to improve on is his talent assessment of recruits. Edwards and Cheivous really haven't brought much "yet".
The best from this team? We are tied for last in the SEC with also one of the worst overall records in the SEC with our "big" win at home versus Wichita State. I know he is missing Maymon but people act like he is Michael Jordan or Rose. He is a 12-8 guy that we should be able to come close to making up that production he was giving us.
Optimism: Still making the NIT.
Going to find out how meaningful the possession stats are.
Only team worse than us on defense in the SEC is SC. (last 3 games)
We're only slightly better than MState on offense.
And we play down to teams.
Wouldn't put this game in the bank just yet.