Sorry guys, Reeves and Fredrick can't be on the court together. They exclusively play the exact same position and must sub in/ out for each other.
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Also, glad y'all are picking up on his dumbass under 12 lineups. Takes out the key player in the run. Like clockwork. He's done that shit the entire time he's been here. Like Chad said, killed a run and took 6 minutes to fumble his way back into one of our primary lineups. Time and time again.
It was obvious to everyone except Cal, unbelievable really.
Collins with 19 minutes with 1 rebound and gave up numerous wide open looks for Hauser . What happened to if you don't play defense or rebound I can't play you?
I was infuriated. That's when I knew we were losing. That's when I started wondering if the substitution idiocy was intentional. It's one thing to try a bunch of different lineups early in the season to see how guys respond and who has chemistry, but that was sabotage. It was actively killing a run in a big game.
There are high school programs that have only been practicing for a month that have more in their playbook (ie, in bounds plays, situational defenses, quick hitters, etc.) than a D1 "blueblood" with NBA talent that has been practicing through the summer . . . with 5 returning major players from last season. What in the F does he mean, "we'll figure it out"?!?!?!? These guys don't know FLOPPY yet? Still getting stuck on high pick and roll? What's our "Perfection" score in practice? Who's got the record on the catch and shoot drill this season? My God, I've never been more disillusioned by a UK coach in my life.
Ever since that GD state of the program address it's been one embarrassing moment after another. Allowing Bruce Pearl in to the Final Four, Bruce Weber, Barnes owning his ass, Frank Kaminsky wearing out that high pick and roll in the Final 4, losing to Evansville in Rupp, 9-16, the St. Peter's debacle . . . I SAID LOSING TO EVANSVILLE IN RUPP, 9-16, THE ST. PETER'S DEBACLE!!!!!!
I'm not posting about it anymore. I'm out. No more basketball takes from me. As a matter of fact, I told myself not to get too optimistic during their Bahama's trip. I wasn't going to fall for any of the preseason hype and I'm not buying into next year's recruiting class either. He'll find a way to grind it into dust. It'll just be randoms and drive-bys for me from now on. If they surprise me, great. I still won't post on it.
I don't even want on the bitch-bus. I'll just hitchhike, thanks.
Ever since that GD state of the program address it's been one embarrassing moment after another. Allowing Bruce Pearl in to the Final Four, Bruce Weber, Barnes owning his ass, Frank Kaminsky wearing out that high pick and roll in the Final 4, losing to Evansville in Rupp, 9-16, the St. Peter's debacle . . . I SAID LOSING TO EVANSVILLE IN RUPP, 9-16, THE ST. PETER'S DEBACLE!!!!!!
I'm not posting about it anymore. I'm out. No more basketball takes from me. As a matter of fact, I told myself not to get too optimistic during their Bahama's trip. I wasn't going to fall for any of the preseason hype and I'm not buying into next year's recruiting class either. He'll find a way to grind it into dust. It'll just be randoms and drive-bys for me from now on. If they surprise me, great. I still won't post on it.
I don't even want on the bitch-bus. I'll just hitchhike, thanks.
I'm so effing sick of "we weren't prepared or we didn't have the time" have you no effing shame you make $9M to coach kids to win basketball games.
It was obvious this season was going to be lost for Collins. Getting a late start after his dad died, no rumors about him improving over the summer, facing lots of competition at the 4/5…….feel bad for the guy, but he’s likely to get deservedly buried on the bench this year.
Being by far the worst program in the Champions Classic is a nice little extra kick in the face.
His coach also has no clue what to do with him. That doesn’t help.
-as an OG denizen of the bitch bus, I believe there should be an initiation fee for the newcomers*.
*the ones questioning fan-hood/bb iq of those of us who were correct. An apology would suffice.
*the ones questioning fan-hood/bb iq of those of us who were correct. An apology would suffice.
It appears that my “American Pickers” take a few years ago has aged nicely.
Also, my 100 pound black lab puked up all of his breakfast this morning right before I walked out the door for work. So I had to clean that up and be late. The stupid sonofabitch just guzzles water down so fast that he bloats and just throws all of that shit right back up.
And why are Clorox wipes so f-ing hard to get out of their container? It's like the Pringles of cleaning products. You get your hand stuck in there, can't grab a sheet, cut your hand up, and wind up unfulfilled and pissed off.
I'm having a GREAT morning.
And why are Clorox wipes so f-ing hard to get out of their container? It's like the Pringles of cleaning products. You get your hand stuck in there, can't grab a sheet, cut your hand up, and wind up unfulfilled and pissed off.
I'm having a GREAT morning.
He would have cleaned it up if you went along your way.
Since Wisconsin, we've all sat here and gone through the stages of grief each season; some staying in denial and bargaining longer, while others have moved on to anger and acceptance/apathy/bitch bus. But we all at least see the glairing issues with our coach and his approach to the game, or lack thereof.
He does not see a problem whatsoever and that's the worst part. He thinks it's everyone else but HIM.
He does not see a problem whatsoever and that's the worst part. He thinks it's everyone else but HIM.
Chumps has already pointed this out, but it needs to be discussed more how accurate to reality Vern's mock attempt was.
Gonna be hard for Vern to live that one down.
It's like those Babylon Bee mock teeets that amazingly became prophetic.
It's like those Babylon Bee mock teeets that amazingly became prophetic.
Yeah I got here last night as well.
I'm not going to regurgitate my issues with Cal because they have been going on for a while and if you read this thread you know...all I'll say is that it offends me as a fan that we are continually terrible or flat-out ignore basic basketball principles. It reeks of arrogance and laziness, and gets worse when our coach responds with condescending coach speak.
Vern is doing just fine. The arc continues to sail despite testy waters. Kind of like Steve Martin in My Blue Heaven, "Where you see a problem, I see potential."
So you're sticking to waving then.
I was certain that we had actually lost at the end of the first OT. I moved seats and was staring (glaring) at my iPad looking at other scores until I actually looked up and saw them starting the 2nd OT. Thought we lost by one, which honestly would have been better, I suppose.
I laid in bed last night wondering why I get so pissed off about any of this crap. That shitburger on top of the Vandy loss and now with the pending trip to the UGA rape shed has left me questioning why we do this. I mean when you're envious of people who have a healthy perspective on UK sports... that's no man's land.
The beatings will continue until morale improves, I guess.
The beatings will continue until morale improves, I guess.
I'm going to focus more on fishing. At least I know it's my fault that I suck at something
Went to bed at 1:15am after another 2 bourbons after the game. Kids were up at 5:30. Told the 3.5 year old we lost and she said, “that’s ok” and gave me a five. Made it seem less important after that
Al Swearengen : Pain or damage don't end the world. Or despair or fvcking beatings. The world ends when you're dead.
Don't drag me into your nightmare, big boy. You drank Cal's kool-aid for years and you keep going back for more. Cal is 0-3 in his last 3 games that actually matter, and it's a damn shame that a superb young man like Oscar has to deal with this.
All-time great show and even better character. F*k HBO for not renewing that series and opting for 'John from Cincinnati' instead. A choice between the two that only our idiot coach would botch and try to justify.
We play Gonzaga on the far west coast in 4 days, lol.
Bellarmine
Michigan
UCLA
Should be a fun 3 weeks!!!
Bellarmine
Michigan
UCLA
Should be a fun 3 weeks!!!
Speaking from a position of knowledge, everything kinda sucks.
I always love it when Cal ruins the fun out of sports at the beginning of the season. Turning into an annual tradition.
The bad (and good) thing about last night is that we were clearly better than Michigan State. Our coach just went full waterhead with his lineups and coaching. That loss is entirely on his fat gut.
We have the makings of a dynamite team. I don't think I'd trade our top 8 for any other roster.
Fixing last night's issues should be no sweat -- just play the right players in the right combinations and tailor the offense to get Fredrick and Reeves as many open looks as possible. The problem is that the BBN quite reasonably does not trust Cal to do any of those things.
That's a weird dynamic. At least under Gillispie and Joker, we just knew we were terrible and weren't getting better without a new coach. Cal ain't leaving and he seems to have mostly gotten his mojo back -- except where it matters most, which is on the sidelines. Hence BJW has a Mildly Battered Spouse Syndrome at this point.
We have the makings of a dynamite team. I don't think I'd trade our top 8 for any other roster.
Fixing last night's issues should be no sweat -- just play the right players in the right combinations and tailor the offense to get Fredrick and Reeves as many open looks as possible. The problem is that the BBN quite reasonably does not trust Cal to do any of those things.
That's a weird dynamic. At least under Gillispie and Joker, we just knew we were terrible and weren't getting better without a new coach. Cal ain't leaving and he seems to have mostly gotten his mojo back -- except where it matters most, which is on the sidelines. Hence BJW has a Mildly Battered Spouse Syndrome at this point.
After sleeping on it overnight, my focus has definitely become clearer.
F*ck Cal.
F*ck Cal.
If you are the UK fan reading this that sat behind me in Section 13 bellowing in your crusty-throated voice, "Give it to 10!" most of the night attempting to mock their honk who lit us the F### up all night long, I hope you get throat cancer from eating Marge Schott's dead assh#le. Simply awful the whole game long until the game was lost. Stay the F home, dude.
The lineups were so bad last night. We never could maintain any positive momentum gained because of that. Just awful in-game management. Again. Sure, if we make free throws we win, but the loss is on Cal. These players deserve better.
Refs were terrible.
We've lost our last 3 games with the NPOY in the lineup.
The lineups were so bad last night. We never could maintain any positive momentum gained because of that. Just awful in-game management. Again. Sure, if we make free throws we win, but the loss is on Cal. These players deserve better.
Refs were terrible.
We've lost our last 3 games with the NPOY in the lineup.
Cal has always been terrible at managing personnel on the court. The only teams that have overcome this deficiency are the ones that had obvious NBA stars and a shallow bench, which made it easy for him. He's obviously going to keep guys like Wall, Cousins, MKG, Jones, Davis, Randle, etc. on the court. The one great team that was deep enough to potentially make substitutions difficult ended up with the platoon system, which was scrutinized plenty, but was actually genius for Cal, because it eliminated in-game personnel decision making.
He needs another simple rule to follow that limits his decision making with regard to substitutions. Here's the rule:
Three of the four of Wheeler, Wallace, Reeves and Frederick need to be on the court at all times, or at least as injuries and/or foul trouble will allow. Wheeler, Wallace and Reeves can all drive. Wallace, Reeves and Frederick can all shoot. So mathematically, no matter which three you play, you have two shooters to space the court and two drivers to take advantage of the space. And the rule should be simple enough for Cal to follow, just like the platoon.
Cal's other weaknesses aren't going to be mitigated. He has no clue how to draw up a play and never will. But he can simplify substitutions and roll out the ball, and this team will still be good.
He needs another simple rule to follow that limits his decision making with regard to substitutions. Here's the rule:
Three of the four of Wheeler, Wallace, Reeves and Frederick need to be on the court at all times, or at least as injuries and/or foul trouble will allow. Wheeler, Wallace and Reeves can all drive. Wallace, Reeves and Frederick can all shoot. So mathematically, no matter which three you play, you have two shooters to space the court and two drivers to take advantage of the space. And the rule should be simple enough for Cal to follow, just like the platoon.
Cal's other weaknesses aren't going to be mitigated. He has no clue how to draw up a play and never will. But he can simplify substitutions and roll out the ball, and this team will still be good.
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