In Reply to: morning after thoughts posted by barrya on January 08, 2025 at 08:59:12
Certainly this is a reality check for a lot of us. Although I still feel we have a good team. I think last night was a combination of us hitting a wall, catching a hot team who shot ridiculously well, and a bad match up.
You know I normally hate posts that constantly attack the coach. Truth is Cronin is a fine coach who has had some real success here early. No it’s not a national championship but he’s taken some teams much farther than most anticipated. Having said that I’m turning into the guy who constantly criticizes the coach. The crazy part is that it’s not about his actual coaching. Listen, he’s a defense first guy. There’s a bunch of guys who have had success at the highest levels with that coaching style. IMO you need some offensively gifted guys to reach the true pinnacle and currently we don’t have those guys, although we are a young group who could still develop. But my real issue is and has been his demeanor off and on the court. I just don’t think that works with young men. Constantly telling them how bad they are, how they’re soft, and delusional. That just doesn’t sit well with me. Moreover he takes no responsibility for his shortcomings. “I’m the hardest worker!” I’m the only one that cares” “ can’t win if you don’t shoot better.” Hey man how bout you put them in a position to get better looks? How bout you work on their confidence rather than belittle them at every opportunity?
I don’t know…it’s getting old. On my drive in to work I heard national radio guys giving him props for this behavior. I guess my view of the world is in the minority.