Is it okay to admit we have things to work on now?

[Wildcat-in-STL]

What exactly was Pope supposed to do? The team has limitations and Pope did the best he could putting the team together last minute.

 

[W1LDCAT22]

I'm having doubts about fixes that aren't of the half-time variety.

- lazy play by Amari
- Carr refusing to shoot wide open shots, but wants to dribble-dribble-dribble down low
- everyone standing around waiting for a pass instead of the running TO the pass

These have been going on for awhile now, and there doesn't seem to be anyone on staff taking notice.

All of these issues, plus more, have finally caught up to us and have exposed this team. It will be interesting to see how this team, and Pope, respond.

 

[Terrapin_Station]

We have things to work on. I don’t think it is an effort issue. I think OSU was well prepared for us. I also think SEC teams will use that as a template against us. The good news is that we have a coach that sees that and will have answers.

If he runs Williams out there at the 5 to start the next game, then we have another coach who will stubbornly stick to his ways and flex in his ego against all reason and logic.

 

[ukfan041]

I mean there are obvious deficiencies with this team (toughness, sulking from a couple guys, inability to guard penetration to name a few) but FFS we are 10-2 and 3-2 vs the big non conference opponents. I’m sick from the ass whooping we took tonight, but It’s not all doom and gloom.

 

[W1LDCAT22]

I mean there are obvious deficiencies with this team (toughness, sulking from a couple guys, inability to guard penetration to name a few) but FFS we are 10-2 and 3-2 vs the big non conference opponents. I’m sick from the ass whooping we took tonight, but It’s not all doom and gloom.

Going 4-22 from 3PT is NOT going to cut it. This offensive scheme with the shooters we were supposed to have will not win many games, if any at all, with shooting woes like this. With the lack of playmakers and kids that can create offense, it is very important that we at least out-shoot our opponents to have a chance.

 

[screwduke1]

Who was saying this team has nothing to work on? That would be ridiculous to think lol.

 

[Cawood86]

We have a ton to work on absolutely
Pope knows it. You can see how frustrated he is
I don’t think the season is over by any means.

Me either. I do think this season could go either way considering how tough the SEC will be.

Coach Pope put this team together starting in April. They're still learning each other. Bumps we're bound to happen. The concern is the SEC is gonna be a grind like never before.

 

[megablue]

Butler was mentally and emotionally beaten by their guard.

There is truth in what you said.

 

[LmdCat]

I think there is a locker room problem. How does a team go from being one of the best offensive teams in the country to one that looks completely lost and without heart? This team was an absolute embarrassment on the court.

 

[LmdCat]

Me either. I do think this season could go either way considering how tough the SEC will be.

Coach Pope put this team together starting in April. They're still learning each other. Bumps we're bound to happen. The concern is the SEC is gonna be a grind like never before.

This loss wasn't about bumps. There is a major issue going on with this team that Mark has managed to hide. I read something around a week ago about Pope not liking or avoiding drama. I thought that subline was strange and didn't understand it. I think we are just starting to understand it.

I still can't believe some of the stupid passes this team was attempting when there was more than enough time for them to come back. It pains me to say it, but this team is starting to look way to familiar.

 

[redbird51]

The segment of our fanbase that ignores our teams shortcomings every year drives me insane. A lot needs to be fixed before the Florida game.

Defense, effort, etc….

Only Heroes Hero thinks Kentucky is perfect and going to win it all ever year. His heart is in the right place but he is just a little bit delusional at times. Lol

 

[K_TIME]

1. Carr is down to 28% from 3pt land….we can’t be a three point dangerous shooting team without a stretch four that can keep the lane from clogging up..and our centers aren’t threat from deep either
2. Amari I csn live with some of the offensive shortcomings….but i expected a serious defense anchor back there….he’s been anything but that for these last five games…even in our wins. Bradshaw schools him, the Zags big man killed us, Clemson bigs owned the backboards, etc
3. Jaxon simply ain’t a sniper…he’s down to 30% from deep…he’s a guy who acts like he’s Steph Curry but ain’t. Giving him a green light to shoot contested threes off the dribble is not a good idea

This is the first truly terrible game from this team. But we’ve seen even in wins the holes in this team…snd how it could play out in sec play. I don’t have a problem discussing them

My main issue with the negative side is this is what you get from gluing up portal guys from scratch….getting in higher rated kids over the next few years should be a better guage of Pope

 

[CrazyCat74]

Butler was mentally and emotionally beaten by their guard.

Yes

And it trickled down to the rest of the players as well.

 

[Fox2monk]

Missing out on Chaz Lanier or prioritizing Robinson over him is the difference between us being elite and us being what we are.

We wanted them both. Robinson is what he is but he just didn’t have a great game.

 

[TFCats11]

The team/ effort/ attitude/ preparedness that showed up last night for this OSU team, coming in with the #4 ranking beside their name, won’t sniff 8 wins total in the SEC this season!

EVERY SEC team will smell blood after watching tape of this game! Pope better stop playing the Nice Uncle to these guys and light a fire under their asses, or things could get embarrassing!

And that’s coming from one of the biggest Homers on this forum.