We don't get stops and we don't rebound, how much running could we do? Hard to run when you are taking the ball out of the net.
yes, i know, that's what i said. I was suggesting we press for the full 40 minutes and try to create as many turnovers as possible, since we can't stop teams from making 70% from 3 or rebound. We have enough bodies to run in and out. It's worth a shot and would at least be entertaining.
I worry about two things. Basketball IQ and fouls.
Yeah, the fouls thing could be an issue, but I think there are enough bodies. The IQ thing doesn't worry me too much. If we play helter skelter there is less time to actually use their IQ. They are reacting and playing, rather than thinking....
It may not work, but neither is what is happening now.
Dunlap's absence is definitely being missed on defense. Our help defense and rotation is atrocious. Its still early, but Coach's decision to choose Martin as Dunlap's replacement hasn't panned out yet. I'm curious to know what Martin will bring to the program.
Don't you think it's a little unfair to compare Martin to a guy who just left for the NBA? I'm not saying Martin is contributing in a major way... But who is anyone to say he isn't ? How come the rest of the staff isn't being viewed this way ? Who is to say what anyone brings to this program ?
It wasn't my intention to compare Martin to Dunlap, that was not my point. There are plenty of experienced coaches on the bench so I'm not trying to single him out. There is no excuse for what is happening on the defensive end. However, considering how much they are struggling defensively it made me wonder what Martin brings. I believe we have an idea what each coach brings with the exception of Martin. I'm not saying he doesn't bring anything, but its a fair question to ask what exactly it is.
Nobody has a clue what any of the coaches do with the exception of Chiles because he is on the road often recruiting. Explain to me what the other coaches do .. And don't tell me there resume. 
I can't tell you what they do, I'll tell you what they bring. Hines brings player development...he's the workout guru. If professional players' seek him out for his workouts, that's a very powerful recruiting tool for a young player with aspirations of playing in the league. Chiles is the foot solider, table setter, does the dirty work. Lavin is best of breed. He understands how to build relationships and leverage those relationships for the betterment of the program. He knows how to run a big time program, how to do all "the little things".....he's the Closer! Hicks brings his Metro area connections, Gene brings his experience. Martin?
?? Look our problems are not because of Martin, and I dont want to take anything away from him, it's just the teams struggle had me thinking.