I generally respect your posts, but these might be two of the dumber things I have seen in a single post. The first doesn't even make sense. What on Earth does Lon's home state have to do with anything?
I guess you did not notice my question mark, even though you included it in bold. Maybe my point was too subtle for your brilliance. The first sentence of that paragraph was:
... I cannot figure it out.
It was a follow-on to the previous paragraph which ended:
... My impression is that some fans find that perfectly acceptable as long as it is Lon, and will defend Lon's mediocrity to their last breaths.
The Kansas reference (with the question mark) was just an example to show that I am at a loss to come up with a logical or acceptable reason why some defend Lon's mediocrity without exception.
I hope that helps you understand my point of view.
As for the second bolded statement, this is the exact type of lazy, false narrative that so many here seem to believe. "Gee, Lon doesn't scream and yell, he doesn't publicly dress down his players, he doesn't look like he is ready to have a stroke like Gregg Marshall, Mick Cronin, etc., so he must not be competitive." Not only is that stupid, it is 180 degrees from the truth. In any article written about Lon, one of the first things people mention, including opposing coaches, is that he is one of the most competitive people they have ever met. But again, since he doesn't rant and rave, he just doesn't care. That must be why Federer and Sampras were/are such crappy tennis players -- they never argue and act out, so, clearly, they are just out there for fun and don't care as much as the guys who break racquets and yell at the linesmen and chair umpire.
Here, you misrepresent (or misinterpret) my words. Never once in all the years on this board will you find a post by me that is favorable (in any way) about the demeanor or antics of coaches like Bobby Knight or Gregg Marshal. After your misrepresentation, you then say "stupid." Well, I shall never, never forget that when I read any postings by you, as I now have insight into your true character as a human being. Also, you are the one that was "lazy" to assume something that was not said.
Then, you add some reference about tennis players. (I do not follow tennis so I had to query the internet to see who these fellows are.)
My personal impression is that Lon is retired in place, and as such he is not highly motivated to maintain the program at a level near the top on the conference. It has nothing to do with antics and personality. That is my impression based on what Lon is doing .. losing more conference games than he wins, and taking no significant steps, or showing no urgency to make things better.
That is my impression. You are welcome to have a different impression. Its a free country.
Anyway, this has been very educational, as I now know what type of person you are. Someone that uses "stupid" and "lazy" when they do not even comprehend the point.
Thank you for that.
