Just to be clear

[LittleBrave]

You don't think injuries had anything to do with it? That maybe JL believes that with a healthy team this would all turn around in a hurry? It's a bit shortsighted to believe otherwise.

I know it's a BU cliche - I hope I'm wrong, but...

here's why I can't see a turnaround for an extended time:
I felt helpless and disappointed after last game's 2nd half which most every person with hoops knowledge would question what the coach was thinking.
The lack of consistency is what bothers me.We have stretches of playing really well, but then you see a very different team the rest of the time. Why has that happened since 2007? Partly due to injuries during the season, but not the main reason. We see how well the teams can be, but only for a few games.
While happy with the turnaround after an 0-11 start, I wonder why we didn't play consistently well before. Then we go out and play like a bottom-half Valley team on Tuesday, and there you go - that was our stretch of good basketball. Last season, we had a few outstanding games. Why couldn't we play that way for most of the season?
Coach Les will be expected to be consistently good next season - not just for stretches, but for the entire season. If he does that, it will exceed my expectations. And I don't mind being called a fool for it.

[BradleyBrave]

Mo had injuries too. The excuse has some validity (please note that I said this, because I do agree that it probably cost us some games), but you can only take it so far. BU should never be losing 8+ games in the conference in a row. You get 13 scholarships for a reason.

[canadian]

But the anti-JL people don't want to hear this so I'll stop now.

Can't let go of the "anti-JL" labels huh?

[BradleyJD]

I've never seen anyone use anti-Les either except to call others that.

[Chico]

You know, I seem to remember being appalled at a lot of what Theobald used to write about Molinari, and felt it much more vitriolic, mean and sarcastic than anything Kirk has ever penned. But I never called for his neck, job or moral, ethical uprightness.

If this board was around then I bet PT would have caught the same slack as KW and, IMO, it would have been well deserved. PT was a redbird fan and again IMO, anti-BU.

[dogsrus]

I was accused in another thread of having never said anything "pro-JL".

So, just to set the record straight.

When Jim Les was hired, I was actually quite excited. I thought it was "outside the box", but I thought it could work.

I argued, against the current, on the PJStar board against many many people who felt it was ridiculous to hire a coach with very limited experience.

I posted about staying calm, giving it time to grow. I pleaded many times on that board that Jim would learn on the job and eventually create a winner.

The very night of the WSU game (I think), when BU tanked the game and looked like the team would fall apart during the S16 season, I went on the board and said Jim had done his best postgame ever on the radio.

Jim came out and said he was challenging the team, changing who would get minutes, etc...you all remember that postgame.

and it worked....Jim turned that season around, the team went on that crazy run and I was there (as many were) when BU played in Auburn Hills and beat two powerhouses!!

I pumped Jim, the team, the program, and everything surrounding it up as much as possible. So did many people I know who post on here and on PJStar.

I gave JL even more credit the following year when he rebuilt the offense around the perimeter and did his best coaching job.

However, in the past several seasons as the losses have increased and the level of play and fundamentals has decreased(IMO)....Yes, I have been less positive about the job JL has done and the direction the program is heading.

I think this probably covers how many many BU fans feel about the situation.

Now, there are some on here who will support Jim Les and say he is doing a super job to this very day. That is fine, and I accept that that is your opinion.

For me, I just cannot do that. I want and frankly, expect better for this program.

I realize people feel differently and have different sets of goals or whatever. That is great. The world would be boring if everyone felt the same on every issue.

But don't try and call me out and say I never liked JL or wanted him to do well. That is BS and 100% untrue.

I praise the coaches and team when it's warranted. I will also criticize or question them when it's warranted.

JD...you never have to explain yourself OR apologize for anything you write. You are fair, HONEST and simply giving your opinion. I quit caring about what others think awhile back and just remain TRUE to myself and my beliefs.

Like you I keep my posts about the team and BU hoops and leave the personal attacks to others that are frustrated or whatever the reason maybe.

Other then that "Packer" thing your as good as it gets.....

[dogsrus]

We've lost games from guys being hurt..no doubt...how many games have we won from guys getting that extra year and being physcially and mentally stronger...don't know just axeing?

[real fan]

Really? I started this thread to refute yet another lie posted about me by another poster. It was not to shout anything down, other than an outright lie.

I also do not like being labeled as a "fire Jim Les" side.

My label is the "Please win games" side.

I have to agree with you in that I have supported this program and Les for over 4o years and even though he was not my choice for coach I had no problem with him getting the job, I believe he gets paid a great salary to win and the bottom line is we are not winning , something needs to happen in order for Bradley to start winning championships.

[lefty]

Other then that "Packer" thing your as good as it gets.....

totally disagree with you here dogs......I thought the Packer thing was JD's best attribute

[shaunguth]

Dont the rest of you imagine that if he was that secure and comfortable here, that Tyler would be here....Im just speculating...

Wow.....and no.

[dogsrus]

totally disagree with you here dogs......I thought the Packer thing was JD's best attribute

Great steal the thread and start another argument....

[BradleyJD]

Great steal the thread and start another argument....

Good stuff guys....made me laugh after all this other stuff today!

I agree...the Packer part might be my best quality!

[mrcoachdude]

We've lost games from guys being hurt..no doubt...how many games have we won from guys getting that extra year and being physcially and mentally stronger...don't know just axeing?

can you imagine this year without Dodie and Andrew? Of course we would have other players in their slot.....so who knows....

[wily coyote]

If this board was around then I bet PT would have caught the same slack as KW and, IMO, it would have been well deserved. PT was a redbird fan and again IMO, anti-BU.

Chico, you need to get Back here and out of AZ. fast. That dry air is drying up your mind?? phil was a BU fan and alot of people thought he didn't like Mo. Couldn't be farther from the truth. MO and Phil are good friends even today.

[mrcoachdude]

Chico, you need to get Back here and out of AZ. fast. That dry air is drying up your mind?? phil was a BU fan and alot of people thought he didn't like Mo. Couldn't be farther from the truth. MO and Phil are good friends even today.

I believe they are good friends today....not sure that was not always the case...forgiveness comes to mind...