10 Games In.... Meh

[stormspencer]

Well, we have played 16 more games since my original post and I feel... The. Exact. Same. Way.

Nothing has changed for me. I see zero progresses or regression. They had a chance over the past few days to turn some heads; make a mark on this season. They didn’t come close in either attempt. They are what they are it appears.

This is where I am at. Just resigned to the fact that we are a bubble team for the foreseeable future unless something unconventional were to happen.

 

[daqman]

I was not upset we lost last night. I completely expected it. I was disappointed with how some of the players played.
I think there is a good chance we lose Saturday.

 

[BoulderSooner]

Overstating how? It was obvious to me and I’m sure to others that Henson was like a head coach in many ways. He was the vocal leader on the bench we don’t have now, someone who didn’t hesitate to get in a player’s face when he screwed up.

Crutchfield did that to a lesser extent, but now he’s gone. I have seen Hartman talk to players during a timeout, but he is no Steve Henson. I was hoping Molinari would be that kind of coach, and maybe he is when the cameras aren’t rolling.

I appreciate what Lon has done for the program. There is no question he was (emphasis on the past tense) the right coach for the job eight years ago. But, his laidback, clap-your-hands style regardless of the circumstances would not excite or inspire me as a player. He attempts to create excitement by repeating every instruction twice. It’s outdated and boring.

As each post FF season has come to an end with OU struggling to make it in the dance, I can’t help but think it may be time for Lon to move on. I realize I’m not going to be too popular right now, but that’s how I feel. Maybe it’s time for me to move on as well? If so, I can do that too.

i don't think your opinion is invalid .. and i think OU the past few years missed the "bad cop" that henson played sometimes ..

but he didn't run the O or run every practice as the post i responded to asserted

 

[AdaSooner]

i don't think your opinion is invalid .. and i think OU the past few years missed the "bad cop" that henson played sometimes ..

but he didn't run the O or run every practice as the post i responded to asserted

Henson’s involvement in practices might have been overstated due to the publicity he received from his early morning and weekend workout and shooting sessions with Buddy Hield. We were also getting regular practice reports back then. I have no doubt that our current assistants are involved with the players in practice.

Maybe I’ve missed it, because I’m not physically able to go to games anymore. But I have not seen a single player get more than a mild rebuke for failing to get back in transition, close out on an open shot, block out on the boards and numerous other basic fundamentals I could name. There are no “bad cops” on this staff that I can see. They have all adopted Lon’s easy going style. Nothing wrong with that to a point. But, IMO, that’s not what some of these players need right now.

 

[WichitaSooner]

I was not upset we lost last night. I completely expected it. I was disappointed with how some of the players played.
I think there is a good chance we lose Saturday.

I thought you didn't watch OU basketball any more. You made it a point to tell us a few weeks ago how much it had helped your stress and enjoyment levels.

 

[daqman]

I thought you didn't watch OU basketball any more. You made it a point to tell us a few weeks ago how much it had helped your stress and enjoyment levels.

You should go back and read what I actually wrote.
What do you think now?

 

[thebigabd]

G - Austin Reaves
G - Alondes Williams
F - Doolittle
F - Manek
C - Kuath

Just let Reaves and Williams make plays for everyone else... I get that Bieniemy doesn't make mistakes, but I want to see the most athletic lineup OU has in the game.

Reaves especially can create for others. I would just tell him to be play maker and stop worrying about his shot. Go get 8 assists, get fouled, etc.

OU can iso 3 different players with this lineup... Reaves, Williams, and Doolittle. Kuath gets lobs, Manek gets open looks, etc.

Make it happen.

 

[daqman]

G - Austin Reaves
G - Alondes Williams
F - Doolittle
F - Manek
C - Kuath

Just let Reaves and Williams make plays for everyone else... I get that Bieniemy doesn't make mistakes, but I want to see the most athletic lineup OU has in the game.

Reaves especially can create for others. I would just tell him to be play maker and stop worrying about his shot. Go get 8 assists, get fouled, etc.

OU can iso 3 different players with this lineup... Reaves, Williams, and Doolittle. Kuath gets lobs, Manek gets open looks, etc.

Make it happen.

You're wasting bandwidth. Nothing will change as long as Lon is the coach.

 

[BCSooners]

G - Austin Reaves
G - Alondes Williams
F - Doolittle
F - Manek
C - Kuath

Just let Reaves and Williams make plays for everyone else... I get that Bieniemy doesn't make mistakes, but I want to see the most athletic lineup OU has in the game.

Reaves especially can create for others. I would just tell him to be play maker and stop worrying about his shot. Go get 8 assists, get fouled, etc.

OU can iso 3 different players with this lineup... Reaves, Williams, and Doolittle. Kuath gets lobs, Manek gets open looks, etc.

Make it happen.

That lineup would have to score 85 to win on most nights.

 

[red recluse]

Maybe I’ve missed it, because I’m not physically able to go to games anymore. But I have not seen a single player get more than a mild rebuke for failing to get back in transition, close out on an open shot, block out on the boards and numerous other basic fundamentals I could name. There are no “bad cops” on this staff that I can see. They have all adopted Lon’s easy going style. Nothing wrong with that to a point. But, IMO, that’s not what some of these players need right now.

molinari has no problem getting on to players. but that side of the ball comes from within, no matter who the coach.

 

[thebigabd]

That lineup would have to score 85 to win on most nights.

Why? It's bigger, longer, and more athletic.