Arkansas Pine Bluff

[WAITE HOYT 2]

wow. I said it wouldn't be a problem if we won the games but we didn't so it"s not going to look good. Having a schedule this bad should never happen at this level, especially with a team that is top 15 preseason. I get the arena problems but you have to find a way to at least get it under 100. If you have to play neutrals or give up a home game you have to do it.

They did give up home games. They also have to juggle the schedule because hey are sharing the facility with the NKU men and d Women's program.

 

[cincyguy13]

I think we already have 2 less home games as is.

Yeah I dont know, but a SOS schedule near 300 with a great team can't happen if you want to be taken serious.

 

[WAITE HOYT 2]

because there is one specific problem his game has that he hasn't really improved on very much that will drive him down draft boards. his ability to create separation 1v1 to get a clean look.


nobody is saying he won't have a shot at the nba, but if you're a fringe 1st rounder im not sure it makes sense to leave early. good defenders that can shoot can always have a spot in the nba, but this is about getting drafting high.

its all about quranteed money.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Yeah I dont know, but a SOS schedule near 300 with a great team can't happen if you want to be taken serious.

We are taken plenty seriously.

 

[cincyguy13]

thats just not living in reality.


this year had to be exceptionally tough to get a schedule together. im sure the cost of not playing at our own arena cut into the money available for buy games. then factor in we only had availability to the arena on certain days and you gotta take what you can get.

If we are talking about reality, then we can't get angry and yell conspiracy when we end up with an 7 seed and have to go west again. If we don't dominate the league, there is nothing the committee can do with that SOS.

 

[cincyguy13]

We are taken plenty seriously.

We will see on selection Sunday.

 

[cincrulz11]

If we are talking about reality, then we can't get angry and yell conspiracy when we end up with an 7 seed and have to go west again. If we don't dominate the league, there is nothing the committee can do with that SOS.

which is probably why people here said over and over the 4 game stretch in december was so important and that going 3-1 at worst was likely what was needed to get a high seed.

 

[coachpipe]

How does anyone question Evans ability in the pros. Perfect size and athleticism. Can do it all. He shoots lights out too. If we continue on this good year and make it far in the tourney he's gone.

I really do think Gary will make it too.

I think hes a pro. But I think hes too timid of a person to make a decision to leave school and go pro (if that makes any sense). That might not make sense to others, but makes complete sense to me on why i cant see him pulling the trigger to leave school a year early.

 

[cincyguy13]

I think hes a pro. But I think hes too timid of a person to make a decision to leave school and go pro (if that makes any sense). That might not make sense to others, but makes complete sense to me on why i cant see him pulling the trigger to leave school a year early.

You're right, makes zero sense

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I think hes a pro. But I think hes too timid of a person to make a decision to leave school and go pro (if that makes any sense). That might not make sense to others, but makes complete sense to me on why i cant see him pulling the trigger to leave school a year early.

I can see what you're saying. If we make a run in March though he may become a sure-fire 1st round pick. That'd be hard to pass on. I have always seen him as a 4 year guy though.

 

[waterhead]

If we are talking about reality, then we can't get angry and yell conspiracy when we end up with an 7 seed and have to go west again. If we don't dominate the league, there is nothing the committee can do with that SOS.

There were two problems with our schedule last year. Not enough column 1 games...and the fact we only won 3 of 7. Two of those were at home.

We still have a shot at maybe 8 more column 1 games this year. We have to win 5 or 6 of those. Only 2 of them will be at home. Assuming SMU finishes top 30.

That will cover a good portion of what the committee wants to see. Column 1 wins...especially away from home. OOC SOS is only 1 factor. We have to win over 50 percent of those column 1 games though if we want a seed like that. We aren't off to the best start but there will be more chances.

 

[coachpipe]

You're right, makes zero sense

Its just when I hear him speak, or watch his mannerisms (to me) He doesnt seem or act like a very confident person. Thats all im saying...and i cant see someone who looks timid or lacks confidence in himself leaving school early

 

[Big Perm]

I think he's a pro, but not NBA...don't see any of our current players in NBA for that matter.

 

[cincyguy13]

There were two problems with our schedule last year. Not enough column 1 games...and the fact we only won 3 of 7. Two of those were at home.

We still have a shot at maybe 8 more column 1 games this year. We have to win 5 or 6 of those. Only 2 of them will be at home. Assuming SMU finishes top 30.

That will cover a good portion of what the committee wants to see. Column 1 wins...especially away from home. OOC SOS is only 1 factor. We have to win over 50 percent of those column 1 games though if we want a seed like that. We aren't off to the best start but there will be more chances.

i've said this from day one. if we win, its not a problem. got to win though

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Its just when I hear him speak, or watch his mannerisms (to me) He doesnt seem or act like a very confident person. Thats all im saying...and i cant see someone who looks timid or lacks confidence in himself leaving school early

Meh. Not confident in himself? That's too much. Introverted maybe? I don't see lacking confidence in himself. He might just not be comfortable doing media at age 20 or whatever he is.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

I think he's a pro, but not NBA...don't see any of our current players in NBA for that matter.

I'll bet you on that if you want.

 

[Big Perm]

Problem is, with the schedule we play, if we lose a couple more we are likely a 4 seed at best.

 

[coachpipe]

Meh. Not confident in himself? That's too much. Introverted maybe? I don't see lacking confidence in himself. He might just not be comfortable doing media at age 20 or whatever he is.

its only an opinion, but when I watch him play thats just the feeling I get.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

its only an opinion, but when I watch him play thats just the feeling I get.

Hmm

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Surprised no one mentioned this (unless I missed it) but Cronin didn't do postgame on the radio last night. It was LD bc Cronin was still in the locker room. LD passed along the message that no one was happy with the way we played the last 30 or so minutes. Also, I don't think there was a postgame presser. Interesting. Radio show tonight so I bet we hear Coach explain why he's not thrilled with the team. Could be a good wake up call going into conference play.