No PG + No Inside Game + Poor Coaching = Bad Results

[SaintLouBrave22]

We built a bigger lead when Milos was in so you really donT know what you are talking about.

Double Amen!

[BU FOOTBALL]

Milos had a couple boards in that sequence as well...and I would sacrifice a little "D" to score some points....that is what role players do....

I am playing the hot hand till he either cools off or needs a rest....neither happened...if you need Brown in....

SM
AW or CR
TB
MK
WE

would have been fine at the time

The kid was hot! let him play...

No one played defense last nite, so why not leave Milo in? At least he can score!

[SaintLouBrave22]

When BU went to this offensive scheme after the Sweet Sixteen season it was to utilize the strength of the team which was the guards, and it worked well, but you had guys like Ruff, Will Franklin, JC, A Warren (as a role Player) All of these guys could handle the ball, were better than average shooters, had a high basketball IQ, and above all they really were good passers who moved the ball crisply around that offense. This year, the strength of the team(in my opinion) is still the guards, but they are a different type of guard than the ones mentioned above. (especially with Dodie Out) I think that CR and AW and TB would all benefit more in a quick hitter type of offense, rather than the motion that we currently run. Get AW running off staggered screens, and CR and TB coming of curl screens at the foul line more where they can get to the bucket and use their athleticism/draw fouls. It just seems like we are not executing the motion offense well at all, and our best players (AW, TB, and CR) get lost in it.

IDK, just my rant and opinion after a couple of tough losses.

I nominate this for post of the day. This section pretty well hit on everything I have been thinking for the last 2-3 years.

I also agree that this team would be better with an offense that utilizes curls to the free throw line and to the lane for Chris, Andrew, Taylor, and Will....


To your last point, our best strengths do not get utilized at all in this offense as its more for high percentage 3-pt shooters and not for mid range game.


Also, does anyone notice how very little screening is done in this offense?


We have our Center 30' from the basket and he is typically the only screener on the floor.


If you have a few minutes to your day, watch a Butler game and you'll notice how much different the style of play is with players similiar to those on Bradley (minus Hayward - we don't have anyone comparable to him). At times, they will set 8-10 screens just in one possession with all of the stagger screens, double screens, and backdoor pick screens.

Just a much more well designed offense that is implemented for the players they have.


My main point is, you must adapt to who you have on your roster and what their strengths are as individuals AND as a unit.

You can not make them adapt to a system that they just can not run, AND that is a lot of why we are where we are at this point.


Scrap the motion, go with a flex set or a 1-4 stack set...they will work much better with this current group of talent.

[Braves4Life]

I really get a kick out of your posts StLouisBrave because it's almost like you refuse to say "Les" or "Molinari"; like they're swear words. You say "he" and "the previous coach" instead. Funny stuff. Was that the intent?

[SaintLouBrave22]

I really get a kick out of your posts StLouisBrave because it's almost like you refuse to say "Les" or "Molinari"; like they're swear words. You say "he" and "the previous coach" instead. Funny stuff. Was that the intent?

Well, the previous coach, yes, that is a swear word....


The current I have had many interactions with and he is a really great guy, but the word "salesman" does come to mind as right now, he's not exactly doing what I had hoped he would and he isn't the coach I thought he might be.


But the reason I did it is that I was told awhile back that more posts are kept on here if you don't use names flat out and just assume people know who you're talking about.

[SaintLouBrave22]

I really get a kick out of your posts StLouisBrave because it's almost like you refuse to say "Les" or "Molinari"; like they're swear words. You say "he" and "the previous coach" instead. Funny stuff. Was that the intent?

And I should say thank you and that I am happy you like them, but you probably find them much funnier right now than I do.


I would much rather be writing about wiping the floor with the opponent or how great of a job we have done, but IMHO, we still have yet to play a full 40, even against Illinois.

[dogsrus]

[QUOTE=SaintLouBrave22;152645]I agree about both statements...not sure about the Merf one.


Sadly the previous coach couldn't win on the road, BUT he rarely ever lost at home.


IF you are talking about MO...I beleive he has a better road record then JL.

[real fan]

Valley records....

Versace - .623
Albeck - .569
Molinari - .556
Les - .484

Not a good trend. Hopefully we will rebound from this disaster and have a good conference season.

Albeck won with Versaces players so Dick should get even more credit.

[shaunguth]

Ok, so apparently I'm not allowed to say _____ didn't play well, but you know who I am talking about.

The key for Sam is that he does have a body and at times does know how to use it. While he was in, their big boy was kept out of the 3' area.

Who said that? I just don't understand the constant talk of a sophomore that isn't "producing", while at the same time calling for us to play someone simply because they're "BIG". You'd think someone that's been around almost as long as the coach would be producing more than someone who's seen as a detriment to the team and, according to some around here, deserves to be sitting on the bench

[BRADLEY FAN 49]

Enough said really....


I just hope the new AD notices and we don't have to go through another 3 years of this garbage!


Has anyone noticed that we've had double digit leads in EVERY home game, yet have blown every single one of them based on poor coaching and substitution patterns...

And now that we don't have any semblance of a PG and really no inside game whatsoever because of lack of touches, toughness, and the fact that we play small every chance we can get...


This team has ZERO chance to do anything this year unless wholesale changes are made...


Unfortunately, I don't see a way to fix the PG situation...


BUT we could fix many things by not continuing this ridiculous notion of playing so many guards at once...


Heck, I'd almost be willing to have Chris Roberts bring the ball up simply to show the other two players that if they want to play, then they better get it together.


My lineup for Sunday and this by lack of players and default really:


-Singh
-Brown
-Knezevic
-Warren
-Roberts


Oh, and can I ask what the purpose of removing a redshirt from a player is if you don't plan on playing him?

I'm not 100% certain, but I don't think Jake comes in and kicks the ball around like our two supposed leaders.


The real problem lies at the top though as he has guaranteed spots in the starting lineup (we know who they are) and has favorites, and more importantly, is way too stubborn to change his extremely flawed and failed system.


Western Carolina was just the beginning and losing to Loyola should never happen, let alone on your home floor after being up 12.


Its going to be a long season and a very long next 3 years if he doesn't look in the mirror and realize that the changes begin and end with him.

To answer your question on way redshirt someone and then not play them. If you noticed in the warm ups J.E. didn't participate because he sprained his ankle tuesday in practice.

[AZ BU Fan]

JE injured within 24 hours of being activated....The BU Curse is still alive and in place...ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[BRADLEY FAN 49]

Valley records....

Versace - .623
Albeck - .569
Molinari - .556
Les - .484

Not a good trend. Hopefully we will rebound from this disaster and have a good conference season.

You may not have noticed but the valley has been a much tougher in J.L."s term than any of the other coaches listed.
I know no one on here likes excuses but the following items I feel are all true.
P.O.B.'s early departure was a major blow to the program. With him staying there would have been championships and N.C.A.A. appearances. Since 06 injuries have been devastating to use.

If you don't agree state why just don't say you don't like to use excuses.

[Braves4Life]

You may not have noticed but the valley has been a much tougher in J.L."s term than any of the other coaches listed.

I'm not sure I agree with this BRADLEY FAN. As I recall the Valley was really in its heyday during the Versace era. WSU and Tulsa were both awesome teams as I recall. I think there were also a few times where the Valley had two teams ranked in the top 20 (though I could be wrong about that).

[Buesch N Chips]

You may not have noticed but the valley has been a much tougher in J.L."s term than any of the other coaches listed.
I know no one on here likes excuses but the following items I feel are all true.
P.O.B.'s early departure was a major blow to the program. With him staying there would have been championships and N.C.A.A. appearances. Since 06 injuries have been devastating to use.

If you don't agree state why just don't say you don't like to use excuses.

I wasn't saying anything, except presenting numbers. But if the entire Valley has gotten better, and we have stayed the same, that is still a problem.

[Braves4Life]

I wasn't saying anything, except presenting numbers. But if the entire Valley has gotten better, and we have stayed the same, that is still a problem.

Again, I can't agree with this statement. SIU, CU, and Drake are all on downward slides. I think we can agree that things seem to go in cycles for most mid-majors. ISU (red and blue) as well as WSU and MSU (maybe) appear to have gotten better -- time will tell. As for BU, we have been fairly consistent (some may say mediocre). At least we have a legitimate reason for mediocity (injuries). I think it is a testament to the coaching staff that we HAVE NOT become SIU, CU, or Drake.