Buy into WHAT???

[real fan]

Why not call out the entire soph class? Did you not see the numbers they put up against a D2 team? Why are they off the hook in that game? What are they going to do when they face an MVC team? Seems it would make more sense to at least mention them if you're going to bring up our two best players that didn't even play in the game.

I pretty much did call out those guys because lets face it, they hardly played last year and then they get in against a d-2 team and a chance to prove themselves and play poorly, no way did they earn anymore playing time and give A.Davis some minutes in the next game and I guarantee he does better.

[Bravesfan]

I guess they have not bought into Les"s system along with all the other teams he has coached on defense, I think maybe the system is broken and needs to be changed , his defensive schemes have not worked so it is time to do an overhaul.

That's an intersting point. Maybe some of his schemes are either too complicated for the players to grasp or too easy for the opposition to figure out. Then again, maybe Les has a solid defensive system that the players just for whatever reason never grasped. I believe it's the latter, and this is the year they HAVE to "buy in" to whatever system he has. The reason I say this is that there are many very successful coaches who have won many championships that use the same type of system year in and year out. It's just that they have the talent to run these systems better, and in turn their opponents can't figure the system out and beat them. And others like Bob Knight won even when their talent level was low. I mean, what did Knight run every year? He ran a motion offense and a man-to-man defense that certainly was no secret to anyone. It's just that he emphasized team execution so much that his teams were able to fool their opponents much of the time.

I still am holding out hope that Les will get this team playing at a higher level this year, and that it was just a matter of chemistry issues that needed to get straightened out. This team did have a lot of injuries two to three years ago, and last year was the first time the team played together without a lot of distractions. This year they need to take things to the next level.

[Bravesfan]

I can tell you one thing. I'm not buying in either, coach....I'm just a fan, but I sure am not buying in. Just on former BU student's opinion here!!

Well I say give him one more chance this year with a veteran, and hopefully relatively injury free team. If this team stalls out from last year (barring major injuries), then I'm sure this issue would warrant further discussion.

[SaintLouBrave22]

I pretty much did call out those guys because lets face it, they hardly played last year and then they get in against a d-2 team and a chance to prove themselves and play poorly, no way did they earn anymore playing time and give A.Davis some minutes in the next game and I guarantee he does better.

Yeah, and they were made to look bad by both Prosser and Lemon, who was playing his 1st game at the collegiate level...

Sadly WL's minutes will probably be cut when Sammy returns because of our poor substitution patterns and talent evaluation

[mrcoachdude]

Yes........I saw that as well. Absolutely amazing!

yeh I saw that to, too, two

[amckillip]

Why would you edit a quote of mine and then attribute it to me.

I said

This team defense is likely to get worse when Sammy and Taylor get back, not better.
(sammy's feet problems are likely to have him somewhat out of shape and effect his lateral movement; taylor is taylor, and working on the nba draft)



I stick by it

That is not what you said, you edited your post.

Yes........I saw that as well. Absolutely amazing!

yeh I saw that to, too, two

Thank you! SRW the deceit there is just embarrassing, at least have the cajones to own what you say. Not cower away, try to lie, and accuse the other guy of something.

Rather than get too upset. I'll just push the issue. How is the team better without SM and TB??????

[SFP]

amckillip - You are giving the guy too much attention. Anyone who states that the team is better without SM or TB or worst yet both has an agenda that has nothing to do with a positive discussion about BU basketball.

[Buesch N Chips]

We've never been this unified as a fan base. Thanks for that srw!

[AZ BU Fan]

I suggest the BU MBB Team Slogan for 2010-11 should either be:

"Committment To Defense"

OR

"Better Buy In, Or Else!"

[srw]

Thank you! SRW the deceit there is just embarrassing, at least have the cajones to own what you say. Not cower away, try to lie, and accuse the other guy of something.

Rather than get too upset. I'll just push the issue. How is the team better without SM and TB??????

amckillip,
I went back and altered the post, within seconds after i posted it because it wasn't clear.

When I realized what happened I tried to PM you and explain, but I couldn't figure out how to initiate the message to you.


Alas I say again. I was talking defensively. Any attempt to pin on me saying that the team overall is better without its 2 best players is foolhardy and not something i subscribe to

[amckillip]

amckillip,
I went back and altered the post, within seconds after i posted it because it wasn't clear.

When I realized what happened I tried to PM you and explain, but I couldn't figure out how to initiate the message to you.


Alas I say again. I was talking defensively. Any attempt to pin on me saying that the team overall is better without its 2 best players is foolhardy and not something i subscribe to

Haha, and this didn't enter your mind when you accused me of altering you post? And clearly it wasn't within seconds... Look at the timestamp, and several others saw it.. Come on dude.

[SaintLouBrave22]

I suggest the BU MBB Team Slogan for 2010-11 should either be:

"Committment To Defense"

OR

"Better Buy In, Or Else!"

"Cowboy Up" ?

[amckillip]

Any one notice when the eye's stop rolling it looks like this guy is crying?

[BradleyJD]

Haha, and this didn't enter your mind when you accused me of altering you post? And clearly it wasn't within seconds... Look at the timestamp, and several others saw it.. Come on dude.

It sounds like black helicopter time again.....



Everything is a conspiracy...

[bigdaddystuck]

IF SM ankles are that bad, he could be a liability on D. This depends on the matchup. If he is guarding someone who is lightning quick, with bad ankles, he is going to get beat more times than not. That being said, he is the team leader, and with the right matchups can and should be in....if he can go!