Yes. Gary can only score with his back to the basket. No face up game or jumper. He did hit an odd three there for a stretch of games, which was nice. Yes, his scoring increased but the way he scored didn't change. Gary could run the floor in high school and finish with authority. And finish around the rim. Hell, the kid had a triple double. Thats hard for a big man and I dont care if youre playing Little Sister's of the poor. Gary had very little lift in his legs early in season. Then regained some but never had the explosion I saw before. I think they put too much weight on him and tried to turn him into a this throwback type post player. I love Gary and his effort but his game has de-volved into this rugby-scrum, rick throwing. Just very little touch or deftness to his shot. Seems like a common theme with Cronin big men. No touch, can't finish around the rim consistently.
there are people posting here who have trolled sites for years. Some of the moderators know who they are from the old bearcatnews site. That site has been ruined. If your not happy with someone's post ignore them. Believe me someone who has posted for years his displeasure about a coach is not going away. To respond only fuels his fire. Using public forums to create perception is a common tactic. Cronin isn't going anywhere and neither are their comments. It is what it is.He just wants to be right. That's his only agenda. First he was wrong on Jenifer, then Troy sucking, this is the next thing for him to harp on that's all. Once he sees the coaching staff will stay the same ( we all know changes won't be made) he will find another player or position battle to stake his claim and beat it like a dead horse.
That will certainly help. I think we win the league next year. I think we were picked to finish 3rd this year.I'm also happy that all the AAC OGs will be out the door (Moore, Kennedy, DeCosey, some of the UConn scrubs who are all the same to me, and the Tulsa core). We will probably be picked to win the league.
I'd like to see Clark's conditioning improved. That'd be my only knock on him. I think he's going to have a monster year next year. He started getting more comfortable doing a wider range of things offensively as the year went on.
Go back and look at video of Gary. His game until the injury was vastly improved. Ray Charles could see that. His injury was crucial in the St. Joes defeat. He is a all league defender who should of been matched up with their best player. His lack of defense due to Injury was a killer. As was not having Shaq. Heck it was so bad that Quad who was needed was having the game of his career and he was forced out. We were the better team who almost overcame many hurdles. In the end we we're just short.I'd like to see Clark's conditioning improved. That'd be my only knock on him. I think he's going to have a monster year next year. He started getting more comfortable doing a wider range of things offensively as the year went on.
Been saying this for years. I love so many dumb UC fans criticize the players for "having no bball IQ" when the fans are so much worse. Such a stupid fan base that deserves all the torture it receives.
Mick is a very good mid-major coach. He can really compete at that level of college basketball.
Well considering we finished 4th in a mid major conference, seems that isn't really true.
Lol! Good point. My bad.
Oh L-T, that was hysterical. Your delusional views of yourself as some grand wizard that the UC brass turn to is beyond baffling.News flash, No one gives a shit if Big O made eye contact with you or if you wrote an e-mail to UC staff...which definitely got deleted before being read entirely. You have some valid points, and i can admit that. I even understand your frustration but like many said, you don't fire a coach who makes the tournament every year unless you want to bury your program. Saying you know what the "real fanbase" wants and basically calling everyone a shitty fan if they continue to support the team is just head-up-your-ass wrong.
Oh L-T, that was hysterical. Your delusional views of yourself as some grand wizard that the UC brass turn to is beyond baffling.News flash, No one gives a shit if Big O made eye contact with you or if you wrote an e-mail to UC staff...which definitely got deleted before being read entirely. You have some valid points, and i can admit that. I even understand your frustration but like many said, you don't fire a coach who makes the tournament every year unless you want to bury your program. Saying you know what the "real fanbase" wants and basically calling everyone a shitty fan if they continue to support the team is just head-up-your-ass wrong.
Thanks for the kind words. Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
send all the emails you want to the AD and Prez, they are never seen by them, emails to higher ups are 10/10 times screened by an administrative assistant or for athletics possibly a GA. They end up in a junk file.
I could also thank you for calling us all a bunch of pion, meaningless fans who are oblivious.
Really? Well, as a Charles McMicken Society member, I have attended many university events and have spoken to both numerous times. I don't really have to send emails, but I have sent my share and am confident that the response I got was not a GA.
Have Worked in a D-1 athletic office as a GA for the athletic department, I can assure you that your emails were never seen by the intended person. But hey the Easter bunny and Santa are real too. Whatever you choose to believe...[/QUOTE
Have a good day. Great post!