Why should anything be different next year? We were just one pt from the final 4.
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YOu miss a lot of things.Tell me about the last 4 seasons.
I must have missed the part where Elite 8s are the goal
SEC got 7 in this year.I think next year will be a reboot year. Imagine if we didn’t have Travis this year. I expect Cal to go after some grad transfers again to work with the new kids coming in. We have to have that sort of leadership to get where we want to be. If he can’t find someone, then it could be a long year as the SEC is expected to be even tougher next year.
Well, we are at a crossroads now with this. Cal needs do some self reflection, and decide if he’s working for the University that pays him a King’s Ransom, and be honest with these kids about returning, and building a contender , or continue to pad his draftee stats, and slowly lose some of the fan base.
Why K couldn't win with all those talented freshmen. I don't think going with 70% of more of your scoring etc from freshmen will win you a title unless you get that one special group like 2012 that was willing to sacrifice for the good of the team to win and they still had the best role player in Miller who could step in at multiple positions and be a positive factor.Pray K retires so we can start getting top 5 talent again
Kev, Kahlil Whitney just signed to play at Kentucky next year. We will be good Kev, have faith in Cal...Seriously?
We’ll lose Johnson, Herro, PJ, Reid, and probably 2 others off this team.
My question is why does anyone here think we’ll be even as good as this years team?
Kev, Kahlil Whitney just signed to play at Kentucky next year. We will be good Kev, have faith in Cal...Seriously?
We’ll lose Johnson, Herro, PJ, Reid, and probably 2 others off this team.
My question is why does anyone here think we’ll be even as good as this years team?
Kev, Kahlil Whitney just signed to play at Kentucky next year. We will be good Kev, have faith in Cal.
Kev, Kahlil Whitney just signed to play at Kentucky next year. We will be good Kev, have faith in Cal.
I love cal don’t get me wrong, but there are 3 things that nag me and I know I’m not alone here.
1. He never tries to get kids to come back for another year even if he knows they aren’t close to being ready for the nba. I know he wants to see them live out their dreams and take care of their families, but that first contact is as good as spent. They need to be able to stay there. The Dejuan Wagner situation obviously changed the way he thinks when speaking to players after the season is over.
2. In game adjustments such as a zone. He’s set in his ways and nothing will ever change his mind
3. Stall ball when we think we have the game won. Exhibit A. Wisconsin 2015 amongst others. When we get to that 7-8 minute mark in the second half and it seems like we have the game in hand we literally run the shot clock all the way down and take a useless shot because we have no choice. Keep the pressure on and keep dictating the tempo it’s worked all game, why change it? I could understand if there is only a minute or two left but stall ball literally starts with too much time left in the game and as we have seen these kids are mainly freshman that make poor decisions in those situations.
a lot of posters in this thread are very consistentContinuity is a must.
I guess we all have an opinion so here’s my take on your 3 items. First, no, I don’t think he forces kids to stay, I think he gives an opinion and leaves it like that. If they think differently I’m sure he doesn’t push like some other coaches do. 2nd, he’s explained that with the time issues it’s quicker and easier to teach freshmen man to man defense instead of zone. 3rd, he is dealing with freshmen who are trying to do things in tight games where experience would really help in game decisions. In the Wisconsin game we made 5 straight bad decisions that ended up being turnovers that turned the tide in that game. We kind of fell apart but it wasn’t from stall tactics just bad judgement decisions. But like you it’s jmo.
Clod is alive and well my friend. They live for the final loss of the season. If you notice, the founders of clod have the most likes in each post in this thread. In my post, I wasn’t bashing nor hating cal, because I worship the mans entire catalog. I just wish he would tweak a couple things.There's about 25 of the worst posters I've ever seen on Raftards over the years posting their whiny gloom and doom ignorance in this post. If Cal is so bad and we're never gonna win another game why in hell don't you go root for Dook or UL? I swear you are embarrassing yourselves.
Trust in Cal. Best record in college basketball last 10 years.I love cal don’t get me wrong, but there are 3 things that nag me and I know I’m not alone here.
1. He never tries to get kids to come back for another year even if he knows they aren’t close to being ready for the nba. I know he wants to see them live out their dreams and take care of their families, but that first contact is as good as spent. They need to be able to stay there. The Dejuan Wagner situation obviously changed the way he thinks when speaking to players after the season is over.
2. In game adjustments such as a zone. He’s set in his ways and nothing will ever change his mind
3. Stall ball when we think we have the game won. Exhibit A. Wisconsin 2015 amongst others. When we get to that 7-8 minute mark in the second half and it seems like we have the game in hand we literally run the shot clock all the way down and take a useless shot because we have no choice. Keep the pressure on and keep dictating the tempo it’s worked all game, why change it? I could understand if there is only a minute or two left but stall ball literally starts with too much time left in the game and as we have seen these kids are mainly freshman that make poor decisions in those situations.
Maybe the most consistent trait of Cal's teams is the poor free throw shooting in the NCAAT. On paper this next team looks like they may struggle shooting the ball anyway.Maybe the biggest difference is you won't have pj bricking free throws in the tourney. However you will probably have someone else
W2B I generally like your takes but I disagree with number 1. I think Cal has tried top persuade several kids to come back that did not listen to him. Why would he push a kid out the door that is going to fail. D Johnson for example. I just don't think he publicly says, " Man, I told I Briscoe he wasn't going to get drafted and he should come back, but he is hardheaded and has ridiculous idea that he can be successful.I love cal don’t get me wrong, but there are 3 things that nag me and I know I’m not alone here.
1. He never tries to get kids to come back for another year even if he knows they aren’t close to being ready for the nba. I know he wants to see them live out their dreams and take care of their families, but that first contact is as good as spent. They need to be able to stay there. The Dejuan Wagner situation obviously changed the way he thinks when speaking to players after the season is over.
2. In game adjustments such as a zone. He’s set in his ways and nothing will ever change his mind
3. Stall ball when we think we have the game won. Exhibit A. Wisconsin 2015 amongst others. When we get to that 7-8 minute mark in the second half and it seems like we have the game in hand we literally run the shot clock all the way down and take a useless shot because we have no choice. Keep the pressure on and keep dictating the tempo it’s worked all game, why change it? I could understand if there is only a minute or two left but stall ball literally starts with too much time left in the game and as we have seen these kids are mainly freshman that make poor decisions in those situations.
Very true, could be the case. I just remember watching that one and not done with the Wagner situation. If cal wouldn’t of made him go he wouldn’t of been able to make some type of money for his family before finding out about his health concerns. Had he came back to Memphis nobody drafts him. I maybe wrong I’m just trying to think like cal wouldW2B I generally like your takes but I disagree with number 1. I think Cal has tried top persuade several kids to come back that did not listen to him. Why would he push a kid out the door that is going to fail. D Johnson for example. I just don't think he publicly says, " Man, I told I Briscoe he wasn't going to get drafted and he should come back, but he is hardheaded and has ridiculous idea that he can be successful.
yep...this thread should be pinnedThere's about 25 of the worst posters I've ever seen on Raftards over the years posting their whiny gloom and doom ignorance in this post. If Cal is so bad and we're never gonna win another game why in hell don't you go root for Dook or UL? I swear you are embarrassing yourselves.
Cal has most total wins, most NCAA tournament wins and most final fours in the last ten years. You should be a Louisville fan. You fit in much better with their negative attitude. Do you want Cal to recruit 2 and 3 stars and have them stay 4 years like EKU and Morehead State? We might even make an NIT every so often. You are sick.What is funny is the we are doing it the right way, making millionaires and not retaining players, are the first to admit they did not watch the final four. They argue continuity does not matter. Yeah.
Cal has most total wins, most NCAA tournament wins and most final fours in the last ten years. You should be a Louisville fan. You fit in much better with their negative attitude.
We should expect you to be a more intelligent poster. I guess that is not possible. If you want kids to stay 4 years go pull for EKU and Morehead State. They have that continuity you desire. Oh wait, how many final fours or maybe better yet how many NCAA tournaments have they made the last 10 years. The continuity is that your stupidity continues to show in each message you post.No.
You should expect more from the gold standard.
No.
You should expect more from the gold standard.
Cal has most total wins, most NCAA tournament wins and most final fours in the last ten years. You should be a Louisville fan. You fit in much better with their negative attitude. Do you want Cal to recruit 2 and 3 stars and have them stay 4 years like EKU and Morehead State? We might even make an NIT every so often. You are sick.
Maybe the most consistent trait of Cal's teams is the poor free throw shooting in the NCAAT. On paper this next team looks like they may struggle shooting the ball anyway.
No.
You should expect more from the gold standard.