Wessler's Column

[SaintLouBrave22]

No problem SaintLou. We are all very passionate fans and we can say things out of anger from time to time. And there's nothing wrong with that. I'm just looking for a good spirited discussion about the events surrounding the team.

And yes, we can all agree about the ultimate goal of this team. Lots of Valley championships and NCAA Tournament appearances!

I just want to be standing this year at the center of the floor on March the 7th at about 3:30p with a sign reading MVC Champs

[Braveman]

I just want to be standing this year at the center of the floor on March the 7th at about 3:30p with a sign reading MVC Champs

You better be a MSU/WSU or UNI fan then... lol

[Grassman]

Really?!


All I was doing was respond to a statement that was made about the PJS...


The facts were accurate and I felt like someone needed them restated to them...


Its ok if you feel like jumping all over my back because I really could care less what you say as my points were once again ACCURATE and if you had read any of my posts, I said Will played great down the stretch, I think DSE looked good, and Taylor played well til he was yanked again because Coach threw a temper tantrum.


I am supporting the team, but I like many others am not blind...we have serious deficiencies that need to be addressed. We already cancelled out a win @ Drake by losing to SIU @ home, and SIU won't be the only one if they don't figure out that you have to coach and play for 40 minutes...

I certainly know that this team as its currently ran will not beat Wichita, ISU, or UNI here...

I expect them to get better, but like I said, and that was my point, we have to learn how to stop letting teams post big 2nd halves...

CLOSE GAMES!

I'm sorry, but I have played in and coached multiple sports, and while a win is a win, I'm not completely satisfied with the level of coaching or play that was exhibited...

Is that ok? I didn't realize I needed the Mr. Questionable police to ask before I posted such a thing...Am I breaking Rule 7-7B or something?


But hey, its cool...I'll make sure to jump all over you the next time you make an obvious statement

Whoa there St. Lou! Taylor was not pulled because Les pulled a "temper tantrum," he was pulled because, Taylor threw some god awful lazy passes that would end up resulting in 4 turnovers.
I was the one having the "temper tantrum."

[BradleyJD]

I am also realistic in saying that we could easily finish 6-12 or 7-11 in the Valley too, but I don't think it hurts to be optimistic to say we will do much better. I'm just saying let the season play out one game at a time and then reevaluate things in the offseason, good or bad.

Agreed....optimism won't hurt

[Chico]

Whoa there St. Lou! Taylor was not pulled because Les pulled a "temper tantrum," he was pulled because, Taylor threw some god awful lazy passes that would end up resulting in 4 turnovers.
I was the one having the "temper tantrum."

Oh, is TB being picked on again.

[SFP]

Oh, is TB being picked on again.

Guys TB is only a Sophomore. He's about where TW was his 1st year with us, except maybe not as forceful but has a better jump shot. TB will have to improve his D no doubt if he wants to reach his potential. He has made a few mistakes but I'd have to believe he'll learn from them.

[houstonbrave]

I agree I am really optimistic about TB developing into an even greater force as he develops and I have been since early in his freshman year. He is a good rebounder, a good scorer, brings great energy and should continue to improve. He hit a key three in OT last night that allowed us to win.

However, his weakness/what makes me uncomfortable is that he has mental lapses particularly on his passes. He did it last night on a lazy pass over everyone's head to the scorers table and I do worry when he gets into passing situations especially late in the game. I am sure that is why JL took him out of the game last night and somehow you need to get him to focus throughout the game and value the possession. I am sure it will come but that is a weakness in his game right now. Like most underclassmen the focus/intensity is not there on every possession. So, I think JL's decision to take him out at that point was the right one-if you don't reinforce the importance the behaviour does not change.

[SaintLouBrave22]

Oh, is TB being picked on again.

Actually, no, if you read back through, I picked on Les.