Game 20: Georgetown 12P@MSG (FOX, 570 AM)

And just like that, as now St Johns vs Xavier in the Big East tournament playin game

I don't recall the administration nixing that hire being the reason Rice never came aboard. I seem to remember the posters you allude to saying that it was Mullin's call. I could be wrong though and you may be right. However, if the administration did nix Rice, Mullin should have upgraded his staff with somebody else. It has been clear for a while now that Mullin needs X's and O's help and he has done nothing to address this while keeping mostly useless Mitch Richmond on staff. Meanwhile, the same issues we've had the past few years have yet to be corrected and we're looking at another season of hosting Stony Brook at Carnesecca in the NIT with a roster talented enough to be a single digit seed in the NCAA Tournament

How are the Toledo Mudhens (7-11) doing stupid. Oh that's right, after having squeaked by Rider at home and they to lost mighty Fairfield. Good game, Iona got within nine at the end. So close. Hopefully they find their mojo against powerhouse Manhattan. That's a big game relative to their CBI hopes.

I don't recall the administration nixing that hire being the reason Rice never came aboard. I seem to remember the posters you allude to saying that it was Mullin's call. I could be wrong though and you may be right. However, if the administration did nix Rice, Mullin should have upgraded his staff with somebody else. It has been clear for a while now that Mullin needs X's and O's help and he has done nothing to address this while keeping mostly useless Mitch Richmond on staff. Meanwhile, the same issues we've had the past few years have yet to be corrected and we're looking at another season of hosting Stony Brook at Carnesecca in the NIT with a roster talented enough to be a single digit seed in the NCAA Tournament

Georgetown shot the ball great today.  Part of it was due to the defense but part of it was no doubt some of their kids having great games.  Some of those 3's they hit in the second half weren't good shots per se but they nailed them.

I'm not giving up on this team.  We can win games on the road and I still think beat anybody.

All I know is what various poseurs posters with sources and moles have reported. I don't what is true or false, only what they say.

I don't believe that the issue is Xs and Os, unless by Xs and Os you mean you mean that Mullin is running a system that is perhaps too sophisticated for his players. I think one of the problems that prodigies who coach is that they expect their players to see the game the way they did. Ted Williams was the greatest hitter who ever lived by a wide margin and had a losing record as a manager. It wasn't because he didn't understand baseball, it was because he carelessly assumed that everyone understood baseball as well as he did.

All I know is what various poseurs posters with sources and moles have reported. I don't what is true or false, only what they say.

I don't believe that the issue is Xs and Os, unless by Xs and Os you mean you mean that Mullin is running a system that is perhaps too sophisticated for his players. I think one of the problems that prodigies who coach is that they expect their players to see the game the way they did. Ted Williams was the greatest hitter who ever lived by a wide margin and had a losing record as a manager. It wasn't because he didn't understand baseball, it was because he carelessly assumed that everyone understood baseball as well as he did.

All I know is what various poseurs posters with sources and moles have reported. I don't what is true or false, only what they say.

I don't believe that the issue is Xs and Os, unless by Xs and Os you mean you mean that Mullin is running a system that is perhaps too sophisticated for his players. I think one of the problems that prodigies who coach is that they expect their players to see the game the way they did. Ted Williams was the greatest hitter who ever lived by a wide margin and had a losing record as a manager. It wasn't because he didn't understand baseball, it was because he carelessly assumed that everyone understood baseball as well as he did.

It’s also about style, not necessarily the coaching, but that’s been bad as well. This 5 out offense doesn’t maximize our players strength on offense. First my starting 5 would be Ponds, Heron, LJ, Clark, and Keita. Williams and Simon off the bench. Keita and Simon shouldn’t be on the floor much the same time. Play more of a 4 out 1 in with plenty of pick and roles taking the ball to the rim looking for the two. Once the defense softens up that will open kick outs to our spot up shooters. LJ, Clark, and Heron are much better spot up shooters. Problem is we don’t attack the rim enough so the defense isn’t shrinking and that makes outside shots more contestable.

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In fairness Williams manged the Washington Senators. Washington, first in war, first in peace, and last in the American League. Not exactly a talent laden-ed team although if I remember correctly they may have had big Frank Howard at the time.

All I know is what various poseurs posters with sources and moles have reported. I don't what is true or false, only what they say.

I don't believe that the issue is Xs and Os, unless by Xs and Os you mean you mean that Mullin is running a system that is perhaps too sophisticated for his players. I think one of the problems that prodigies who coach is that they expect their players to see the game the way they did. Ted Williams was the greatest hitter who ever lived by a wide margin and had a losing record as a manager. It wasn't because he didn't understand baseball, it was because he carelessly assumed that everyone understood baseball as well as he did.

Way to miss the point, which in your case is not surprising. Who did Frank Robinson manage? Ty Cobb? Wayne Gretsky? Isiah Thomas? Pete Rose? Magic Johnson? Did Frank Howard play for any of them? Do some research and get back to me.

There is an issue with the coaching and whatever the reason for it is has needed to be addressed long ago. It wasn't addressed and we are quickly becoming one of, if not the most disappointing and underachieving teams in the country.

Again, similar to Lavin's final two seasons, I am left wondering that if ceiling is so low with this level of talent then the type of roster this staff will need to actually achieve something worthwhile is unattainable.

Have no idea what you are talking about. Thought I was being friendly and made an innocuous post but still you have to come at me with insults. I won't do the research nor will I get back to you. have a nice evening and before you go to bed GFY.

The team is down 2, minute plus to go, they get the ball back shoot a 3 to go ahead, miss it, than miss 3 chip-ins to tie the game, and than completely collapse.

Is that coaching or over anxious players, trying to make a play? If the 3 went in, the Garden would have exploded...and probably SJU would have had the momentum to win the game.

Is it bad coaching that SJU always seems to have to make a late rally to try to get back/win the game? Is it that Players are being treated like pros and they can’t handle it?

As a fan I’m pissed that the fans seem to care more than the players and coaches do (by their own comments of being passive). Maybe that’s one reason why I’m fan and they are coaches (alongside many other reasons). I understand having heart attack wins  and breaking heart loses against good teams...Too many games this year against many different types of opponents feels this way...when they shouldn’t.

I don’t want to fire another coach again in their 4th or 5 year and having to rebuild...again. If Mullin is fired, than the commitments he team have will probably be gone. At the same time how does this team look to future recruits...

When was the last time the school hired a real coach without regrets? Jarvis? He turned out out to be a schmuck, but he was a great hire at the time. Harrington went O for after Louie retired, and appears the current administration is about to be O for 1.

I apologize for he long post, but it’s just frustrating how this school just can’t get their act together. I will proudly eat crow if this team goes on a tear and does well from here on out...I just don’t see it.

Is part of being a fan is abandoning the program to force a change, or being eternally optimistic that things will change?


Is this what it is like being a Mets fan (not being sarcastic)?