Jake do you really believe it is that simple? Hugg's never did. You didn't guard you didn't play. What does that say to the rest of the team. He can get beat but I'm yanked when my Defense breaks down.
Jake, Cronin doesn't go out with the mind set to recruit defensive minded players. He gets guys who want to come here. Coaches who hold players accountable are usually successful. Giviing players the impression that if you score the ball it's alright to get beat occasionally is not a recipe for success. KJ's missteps haven't gone unpunished. He was a starter at one time if memory serves me and Cobb took his spot. Cronin isn't changing his philosophy he is getting better players. You are advocating he have a long leash with Cumberland and I'm saying he earns his minutes like everyone else. Bearcats aren't givin anything. I understand nurturing players and developement. If Cronin is such a bad recruiter he is getting lots out of the sub standard recruit he gets. If the knock is he needs to get better players it's not unreasonable to expect them to earn their time by playing both ends of the floor. No way I move the line for anyone on the team.
Cronin has been very adaptable. He has played to the strengths of the players he has gotten. I'm sure he will be with Cumberland. He is from Wilmington. He knows the kind of coach Cronin is better then you or I. If he didn't think he belonged here I'm quite certain he had other options. I agree with you all coaches need to recognize The strength of his players it also includes putting then in positions to succeed. Cumberland knew before he got here he would have to guard. That I'm sure of. If he didn't feel he was up to the task he wouldn't be here. He knew the expectation. He will get a opportunity and hopefully he takes advantage of it.
