Sherri on Carter's future

[SoonerNorm]

They have completely different skill sets - can you not see that? Wyatt's skills are pretty much the same as several other players, while Carter's are more unique.
Also, I think it's just a wee bit egotistical for you to pit your judgement, based on game observations in the stands or on TV against Coach, who is a proven winner and sees the game much closer than you plus practice every day.

We don't have anyone else on the team who is shooting above 40% from behind the arc. I would say that makes Wyatt pretty unique. Who would you rather see taking a 15 ft. jump shot with the game on the line, Wyatt or Carter?

Is it not okay to disagree with a coach?

 

[35TangoTango]

We don't have anyone else on the team who is shooting above 40% from behind the arc. I would say that makes Wyatt pretty unique. Who would you rather see taking a 15 ft. jump shot with the game on the line, Wyatt or Carter?

Is it not okay to disagree with a coach?

Let me phrase your question differently. Who would you rather see with the game on the line, the ball in their hands, and a good defender on them - Wyatt or Carter? Carter can create a shot; Wyatt has to have someone get her the ball when she's open.

It's OK to disagree with Coach, just not very bright.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Let me phrase your question differently. Who would you rather see with the game on the line, the ball in their hands, and a good defender on them - Wyatt or Carter? Carter can create a shot; Wyatt has to have someone get her the ball when she's open.

It's OK to disagree with Coach, just not very bright.

I would rather the ball be in the hands of Wyatt. The probability is way too high that Carter will turn it over and there's a better chance Wyatt will score.

Why have you not been critical of Syb and others who have disagreed with Sherri lately? Do you always agree with every coach or just Sherri?

 

[sybarite]

I would rather the ball be in the hands of Wyatt. The probability is way too high that Carter will turn it over and there's a better chance Wyatt will score.

Why have you not been critical of Syb and others who have disagreed with Sherri lately? Do you always agree with every coach or just Sherri?

I disagreed with Sherri? Explain what I said?

 

[SoonerNorm]

I disagreed with Sherri? Explain what I said?

Carter was a liability as was Edwards. They simply must learn to play before getting more time. Carter has three fouls, four points.

It is time to bench Carter. She seems to be a favorite based on potential. But, she has to learn not to kill us.

They are killing us if we take Griffin away from the basket.

If I were Sherri, I would be yelling at everyone except Kornet and Griffin tonight. Sloppy play.

Carter refuses to learn to think. She makes too many mistakes to be counted on so heavily. Edwards---come on---hit free throws if you are a point. You have to be able to score somehow.

Right now, I'd be doing a lot more with Kellogg, Gibbs, Kornet, and Wyatt until I saw someone else step up. They have tried when they have been on the court.

I think Sherri sees something in carter that she has always wanted. Carter does have versatility. She can handle the ball. She can shoot. She can get up there. She can rebound. She can do pretty much anything. What she has not demonstrated is a basketball IQ. She makes mistakes, often very silly mistakes at critical times. She takes bad shots when we need her to remain under control. We would have won that Louisville game except for a couple of bad mistakes that she made at the end of regulation. She made a couple tonight when the score was tied late. We finally had the chance to put them away, and she made a mistake. At one time, we had another chance to take control, and she made an entry pass to Williams when she had three players around her. Even if she catches the pass, there is nothing she can do with it.

I think Sherri sees what can be and is trying to get her there. I'm not sure that she is using the right technique, but she is a better coach than I am. I might try to sit her to make a point---to start thinking. Sherri thinks about April in November and December, and it usually works.

But, they made that adjustment at halftime, and we didn't adjust to it in the second half. If we pulled Griffin out high, their guards tore our guards apart going to the basket. Also, it pulled Griffin away for rebounding purposes. Our guards were OK for rebounding, if they didn't hit the shot. But, we were letting them hit the layups in the second half. Didn't figure it out.
Marist scored 34 points in the paint by using a point forward to draw our centers outside while their guards ate ours alive on layups. Point to the defensive sets, not to Griffin.

 

[sybarite]

1. I have stated quite clearly that I have not yet seen from Carter what Sherri has seen. If you will look at the above statements, I indicated that Sherri had seen something in Carter that she wanted to develop. I also indicated that, while I hadn't seen it, Sherri is a better coach than I am.

Let's make that clear. When my judgement is contradicted by Sherri concerning basketball matters, I defer to Sherri. I may not understand, but I defer to someone who knows a lot more than I do about basketball.

2. It is interesting that you cite the remarks about Sherri's approach to the Marist game. You ridiculed me when I suggested that Sherri might have done it for a reason. Make up your mind.

3. You list a bunch of observations without indicating that I was disagreeing with Sherri. Point? I don't like what I'm seeing on the floor at a given time---that is a disagreement with Sherri?

I make observations like everyone makes observations. I do not presume---ever---to disagree with Sherri on basketball matters. After I have coached three final four teams (rather difficult when you start without experience at my age), I might challenge Sherri. Until then, I'll just question what she is doing, knowing full well that she'll eventually show me.

 

[SoonerNorm]

I think your remarks speak for themselves and all of those came off just one thread.

 

[35TangoTango]

I would rather the ball be in the hands of Wyatt. The probability is way too high that Carter will turn it over and there's a better chance Wyatt will score.

I would rather the ball be in the hands of Carter, because there's no way Wyatt is going to score with a defender on her. Carter can create her own shot. Or, to look at it differently, playing 2 on 2, Carter can set up Wyatt, but Wyatt can't set up Carter.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Wyatt is averaging .2 of a point behind Carter per game while playing much less. That proves Wyatt is finding ways to get open and when she does she is making a high percentage of her shots. If Carter was driving and making as many shots as you seem to think she is, her PPG would be considerably higher.

 

[35TangoTango]

Wyatt is averaging .2 of a point behind Carter per game while playing much less. That proves Wyatt is finding ways to get open and when she does she is making a high percentage of her shots. If Carter was driving and making as many shots as you seem to think she is, her PPG would be considerably higher.

I would agree with you that right now, Wyatt is more proficient at what she does than Carter is at what she does. On the other hand, I would be willing to bet that all of Wyatt's points are assisted.

 

[sybarite]

I think your remarks speak for themselves and all of those came off just one thread.

I think you would like to interpret them to make your point. I think Tango, who was the target of your remarks, is aware that I value Sherri's knowledge of basketball more than my own. Thus, he is not inclined to attack my remarks that might be perceived as being in conflict with Sherri's. I defer to Sherri.

There are those of us who admit that we value Sherri's opinion above our own concerning basketball, and those who apparently don't.

Even several statements out of that context are irrelevant.

 

[35TangoTango]

Today's game (ISU) if nothing else, gave us a pretty good picture of the relative worth of Carter and Wyatt. The thing I couldn't understand is why Wyatt was getting playing time over Kornet.

 

[SoonerNorm]

Today's game (ISU) if nothing else, gave us a pretty good picture of the relative worth of Carter and Wyatt. The thing I couldn't understand is why Wyatt was getting playing time over Kornet.

Are you questioning Sherri?????

 

[brokebacksooner]

Today's game (ISU) if nothing else, gave us a pretty good picture of the relative worth of Carter and Wyatt. The thing I couldn't understand is why Wyatt was getting playing time over Kornet.

I would guess because Wyatt is a bigger threat beyond the 3 and so could help keep the driving lanes clear for Carter and Sharane(??). Seems like Kornet and Sharane are the ones sharing playing time.

Norm - quit being an a$$; you're better than that.

 

[SoonerNorm]

I would guess because Wyatt is a bigger threat beyond the 3 and so could help keep the driving lanes clear for Carter and Sharane(??). Seems like Kornet and Sharane are the ones sharing playing time.

Norm - quit being an a$$; you're better than that.

He jumped all over me for being critical of Sherri. It appears he can say what he wants to but the rest of us are not allowed to give our opinions.

 

[35TangoTango]

He jumped all over me for being critical of Sherri. It appears he can say what he wants to but the rest of us are not allowed to give our opinions.

The difference is I say "I don't understand". That's not questioning Sherri, just pointing out my lack of inside knowledge. Norm, on the other hand, is very quick to put his knowledge and judgement up against Coach's. He certainly has the right to do so, but he should realize that he's exposing himself to ridicule.

 

[brokebacksooner]

He jumped all over me for being critical of Sherri. It appears he can say what he wants to but the rest of us are not allowed to give our opinions.

He started it! Don't know about you but that excuse didn't work for me when I was 8 much less forty years later... You're a mod with 4x as many posts; right or wrong you're held to a higher standard (IMO).

I like women's basketball and love OU women's basketball so enjoy talking about it with other like minded individuals. Because of the pissing matches and egos on here; I don't read all of the posts/threads. Don't you worry though, If I see someone else being a sarcastic a$$ I'll call them out as well.

 

[MisterF]

No coach is beyond being questioned.... Including Coale.

 

[sybarite]

You won't mind if we give her the upper hand on credibility?

 

[MisterF]

Coach Coale is great. But things aren't perfect. And I bet she would tell you if she could the talent level is down. But hopefully she thinks the future looks up.