Bearcats could miss NCAA Tourney

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With eight games to go in the regular season, it hasn’t worked out that way. The Bearcats (14-8 overall, 5-5 Big East) have blown big leads and lost games they could have won.

“I thought we were going to make a lot of noise in the Big East,” said junior guard Larry Davis. “I don’t know what happened. We’ve got good team chemistry. We talk to each other, hang out with each other. I don’t know what’s going on.”

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100205/SPT0101/302050095/1064/Bearcats+could+miss+NCAAs

 

[lumberjack]

Larry davis is not the only one.

 

[ohioubearcat]

How do you guys feel about Mick's tone in the article? Seems like hes throwing his players under the bus publicly. Isn't it the coaches job to protect his players and take the brunt of criticism? Seems like if I were the coach I would keep the criticism in house and not subject 18-21 year old kids to this.

Also didn't see him mention anything about his lackluster performances. I really want to like Mick he just doesn't give me much to like....

 

[catsfan32]

Maybe he needs to be more vocal and start calling out his players. They sure as hell seem to need some kind of motivation. I am still in the boat that the players looked utterly lost out there and its not 100% Mick's fault. I mean these guys have been playing for 22 games now and are still getting burnt on backdoors constantly, lose their men defensively and allow easy shots, and have some of the worst turnovers I have seen in collegiate athletes. And its not because of the defensive scheme, they simply make boneheaded players over and over again. IMO these players are really letting us as a fanbase down with their intensity and I feel like they are painting Mick in a very bad light when I think he is a decent coach. I mean come on did anyone see DV play an absolutely horrendous game defensively against ND and make silly freshman turnovers? I am convinced the only thing this team is lacking is upperclassmen leadership. They have a lot of talent, but no one to guide them ON THE FLOOR!

 

[Kingsley Court]

How do you guys feel about Mick's tone in the article? Seems like hes throwing his players under the bus publicly. Isn't it the coaches job to protect his players and take the brunt of criticism? Seems like if I were the coach I would keep the criticism in house and not subject 18-21 year old kids to this.

That's the last thing Mick would do. One of my only problems with Mick is him consistently putting blame upon others. He is the King of excuses, it's a joke. If its not about a player or refs, it's that the league is just so hard. We get it, but at what point does he have to look at himself?

 

[BearcatAlum1]

How do you guys feel about Mick's tone in the article? Seems like hes throwing his players under the bus publicly. Isn't it the coaches job to protect his players and take the brunt of criticism? Seems like if I were the coach I would keep the criticism in house and not subject 18-21 year old kids to this.

Also didn't see him mention anything about his lackluster performances. I really want to like Mick he just doesn't give me much to like....

That's b/c you didn't like him from the start. Right?

 

[ohioubearcat]

Was and still am indifferent towards Mick. He does some things that I really like and think he can write the ship (mainly recruit). Just cant get over how his teams play. This is his 4th year as coach and while he might not have the talent that he wants here....he has had more than enough time to put in his system and coach these kids.

 

[BearcatAlum1]

Was and still am indifferent towards Mick. He does some things that I really like and think he can write the ship (mainly recruit). Just cant get over how his teams play. This is his 4th year as coach and while he might not have the talent that he wants here....he has had more than enough time to put in his system and coach these kids.

It's "right" the ship.

The timing of implementing a system is subjective but I can buy your argument.

 

[TheLivingLegend]

UC wont make the tourney...

 

[ohioubearcat]

It's "right" the ship.

The timing of implementing a system is subjective but I can buy your argument.

Thanks for correcting the grammar mistake.

 

[BearcatAlum1]

Thanks for correcting the grammar mistake.

I may not be good for much, but I will punch you below the belt when able.

 

[Kingsley Court]

It will be damn impossible to make the tournament, but if UC does, they could be dangerous because of the run they would have had to go on.

 

[Thegreatone]

It will be damn impossible to make the tournament, but if UC does, they could be dangerous because of the run they would have had to go on.

Kingsley, I see you were drinking and posting a little bit. 2 AM posts....

Damn near impossible? Wrong.

We are 14-8 in the Big east with some good wins.

If this team goes 4-4 and ends 18-12 and wins 1 game in the Big East Tourny they will not have any problem at all.

You act as if they need to win 6 of 8.

 

[Kingsley Court]

Nope, need 8 of 8. Ha yeah maybe I had a few last night. It will be difficult, especially with the way the team has been playing. Impossible, that was probably the alcohol.

 

[ImmortalIconForever]

Nothing wrong with a little drunk posting.