Re: '21 PA PG - Rahsool Diggins (UConn ---> ??? )
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:13 pm
Yes TruePoint you have made this point before. I did not agree with it than and not now. We get it, he is not your cup of tea which is surprising for somebody who loves Dan Hurley so much. Players like playing for him, period. Don't confuse his sideline demeanor and the fact that he may get in a kids face occasionally and twist that into the players hate him. His players like playing for him. How many players from South Carolina have followed him to UMass already? Two I believe, yeah they hate him. I know as a society we have gotten soft, but there are still some people that like to be pushed and motivated to achieve their best level. Most of us are not 100% self motivated whether we want to believe that or not. I for one had no problem with a coach getting in my face if I deserved it and I know it came from a place of love. You prefer, and many others today as well, a different approach. I get it.TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years agoI’ve made the point before here and so I don’t want to be a broken record every time this comes up for as long as the guy is at UMass. But there is no part of me that understands the appeal of Frank Martin, and it isn’t because he’s at UMass (it’s actually a perfect fit in my mind because there’s also no part of me that gets the appeal of UMass, either). Way before he went to UMass I have been on the record as finding his whole shtick grating and annoying. I was not interested in URI pursuing him when our search was ongoing. I wouldn’t play for him or a coach like him unless I had literally zero alternatives, and even then I’d consider just not playing.
It’s not that I think all his players hate him, it’s that I hate him and wouldn’t play for him. His players are self-selecting - obviously there are kids out there who want to play for a guy who will drone on and on about getting up at 3AM to “attack the day” and cliche bullshit like that. I don’t get it, but I don’t get a lot of people. I don’t really get the comparison with Hurley unless you think my issue with Martin is that he yells on the sidelines or something, but I don’t care about that at all. I care about the boomer-ish culture war garbage he’s always ranting about.4Diffs wrote: ↑2 years agoYes TruePoint you have made this point before. I did not agree with it than and not now. We get it, he is not your cup of tea which is surprising for somebody who loves Dan Hurley so much. Players like playing for him, period. Don't confuse his sideline demeanor and the fact that he may get in a kids face occasionally and twist that into the players hate him. His players like playing for him. How many players from South Carolina have followed him to UMass already? Two I believe, yeah they hate him. I know as a society we have gotten soft, but there are still some people that like to be pushed and motivated to achieve their best level. Most of us are not 100% self motivated whether we want to believe that or not. I for one had no problem with a coach getting in my face if I deserved it and I know it came from a place of love. You prefer, and many others today as well, a different approach. I get it.TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years agoI’ve made the point before here and so I don’t want to be a broken record every time this comes up for as long as the guy is at UMass. But there is no part of me that understands the appeal of Frank Martin, and it isn’t because he’s at UMass (it’s actually a perfect fit in my mind because there’s also no part of me that gets the appeal of UMass, either). Way before he went to UMass I have been on the record as finding his whole shtick grating and annoying. I was not interested in URI pursuing him when our search was ongoing. I wouldn’t play for him or a coach like him unless I had literally zero alternatives, and even then I’d consider just not playing.
Having said that, it would suck to lose this kid to UMass that already has a pretty good point guard and who would play in front of nobody. I hope he chooses Rhode Island where he would be handed the keys to the car and can play in a rocking Ryan Center.
You have your generations mixed up. The boomers gave us the hippies and tree huggers who wanted to save the trees and said we should use plastic bags. Gen X, which Martin is a part of, told everyone to F off.TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years agoIt’s not that I think all his players hate him, it’s that I hate him and wouldn’t play for him. His players are self-selecting - obviously there are kids out there who want to play for a guy who will drone on and on about getting up at 3AM to “attack the day” and cliche bullshit like that. I don’t get it, but I don’t get a lot of people. I don’t really get the comparison with Hurley unless you think my issue with Martin is that he yells on the sidelines or something, but I don’t care about that at all. I care about the boomer-ish culture war garbage he’s always ranting about.4Diffs wrote: ↑2 years agoYes TruePoint you have made this point before. I did not agree with it than and not now. We get it, he is not your cup of tea which is surprising for somebody who loves Dan Hurley so much. Players like playing for him, period. Don't confuse his sideline demeanor and the fact that he may get in a kids face occasionally and twist that into the players hate him. His players like playing for him. How many players from South Carolina have followed him to UMass already? Two I believe, yeah they hate him. I know as a society we have gotten soft, but there are still some people that like to be pushed and motivated to achieve their best level. Most of us are not 100% self motivated whether we want to believe that or not. I for one had no problem with a coach getting in my face if I deserved it and I know it came from a place of love. You prefer, and many others today as well, a different approach. I get it.TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years ago
I’ve made the point before here and so I don’t want to be a broken record every time this comes up for as long as the guy is at UMass. But there is no part of me that understands the appeal of Frank Martin, and it isn’t because he’s at UMass (it’s actually a perfect fit in my mind because there’s also no part of me that gets the appeal of UMass, either). Way before he went to UMass I have been on the record as finding his whole shtick grating and annoying. I was not interested in URI pursuing him when our search was ongoing. I wouldn’t play for him or a coach like him unless I had literally zero alternatives, and even then I’d consider just not playing.
Having said that, it would suck to lose this kid to UMass that already has a pretty good point guard and who would play in front of nobody. I hope he chooses Rhode Island where he would be handed the keys to the car and can play in a rocking Ryan Center.
The guy is more accomplished and has a better resume than Archie.
Let's also point out how Martin took South Carolina to a F4 and then proceeded to run the program so far into the ground he came out in Australia.Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years agoThe guy is more accomplished and has a better resume than Archie.
He’s proved at multiple P6 schools he can be successful, when Archie flamed out at a P6 program.
You can obviously not be a fan of him, but can’t deny he’s a hell of a coach, kids want to play for him, and he’s won every where he’s gone.
Having said that, I’d rather have Archie right now over Martin.
Frank Martin can coach, and he does have a F4 on his resume.RhodyKyle wrote: ↑2 years agoLet's also point out how Martin took South Carolina to a F4 and then proceeded to run the program so far into the ground he came out in Australia.Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years agoThe guy is more accomplished and has a better resume than Archie.
He’s proved at multiple P6 schools he can be successful, when Archie flamed out at a P6 program.
You can obviously not be a fan of him, but can’t deny he’s a hell of a coach, kids want to play for him, and he’s won every where he’s gone.
Having said that, I’d rather have Archie right now over Martin.
Not taking away what he did a KState - the E8 and a few 2nd rounds. He looked like he was building something at SC and got that F4. Look at the records each year after that, the F4 was the peak and then the downward slide.Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years agoFrank Martin can coach, and he does have a F4 on his resume.RhodyKyle wrote: ↑2 years agoLet's also point out how Martin took South Carolina to a F4 and then proceeded to run the program so far into the ground he came out in Australia.Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 years ago
The guy is more accomplished and has a better resume than Archie.
He’s proved at multiple P6 schools he can be successful, when Archie flamed out at a P6 program.
You can obviously not be a fan of him, but can’t deny he’s a hell of a coach, kids want to play for him, and he’s won every where he’s gone.
Having said that, I’d rather have Archie right now over Martin.
He didn't exactly run the program in the ground.
2018-2019- He was 11-7 in the SEC.
2019-2020- They were a bubble team, but the post-season cancelled.
Yes, the following year was bad and last year they were .500 (SEC).
He also has the 2nd most wins in SC modern history, only trailing the great Frank McGuire.
Not to mention at K-State they went to the NCAAT 4 out of his 5 years including an Elite 8.
But all said and done, I am glad we have Archie.
Even McGuire struggled after his Sweet 16 runs.RhodyKyle wrote: ↑2 years agoNot taking away what he did a KState - the E8 and a few 2nd rounds. He looked like he was building something at SC and got that F4. Look at the records each year after that, the F4 was the peak and then the downward slide.Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years agoFrank Martin can coach, and he does have a F4 on his resume.
He didn't exactly run the program in the ground.
2018-2019- He was 11-7 in the SEC.
2019-2020- They were a bubble team, but the post-season cancelled.
Yes, the following year was bad and last year they were .500 (SEC).
He also has the 2nd most wins in SC modern history, only trailing the great Frank McGuire.
Not to mention at K-State they went to the NCAAT 4 out of his 5 years including an Elite 8.
But all said and done, I am glad we have Archie.
I’m not so sure. I see Martin as a SF, but even if Arch splits him between guard and SF, I think we still have room for another guard - considering we could play three at a time and maybe even four at times, possibly.
I would expect this as well. Very happy with the point guard that we just got. He is a very good player. Not going to lie, do not know much about Rahsool. Know he was highly rated, but did not play much at UConn. The fact that he met with Archie than scheduled a visit to Penn State afterwards, which was subsequently cancelled, and is visiting Umass before visiting URI indicates to me that we were not his first choice anyway. But I could be wrong as Ace's tweet might suggest otherwise. Not exactly sure what she was referring to, but the timing of it right after Freeman commits indicates that maybe he did want to come here. But I do not see that happening now, but we shall see.
I don't think this will be true, supposedly he was a top priority for Archie to land
I agree, especially when you have a chance to take a kid that has already proven that he can do it at this level. Maybe he lives up to his billing, but I am happy with the player that we just signed.
Potentially. But recruits definitely see Ish and Carey as competition for minutesrhodyblue12 wrote: ↑2 years ago We still have 4 open starting positions. You still get the best guys you can regardless of position. Always nice to have two solid ball handlers on the team. We now have one and still need another.
Chicken or the egg. Archie decided to make a firm offer to Freeman this weekend knowing that commitment ends the pursuit of Diggins. I would bet Dighins doesn’t visit Rhody.PowderBlueButBetter wrote: ↑2 years agoI don't think this will be true, supposedly he was a top priority for Archie to land
I could see Diggins maybe wanting to back off from us after the Freeman commit, but we still have minutes available at guard for one of Diggins or Fimi (or Lander ) if we can land em
Assuming you had a high interest in visiting Rhody and playing for Archie, you would be a fool not to see what Archie had in mind. Virtually any point guard that is tall enough can play the 2. I am still rooting hard that D goes with us.Rhody83 wrote: ↑2 years agoChicken or the egg. Archie decided to make a firm offer to Freeman this weekend knowing that commitment ends the pursuit of Diggins. I would bet Dighins doesn’t visit Rhody.PowderBlueButBetter wrote: ↑2 years agoI don't think this will be true, supposedly he was a top priority for Archie to land
I could see Diggins maybe wanting to back off from us after the Freeman commit, but we still have minutes available at guard for one of Diggins or Fimi (or Lander ) if we can land em
Agree with this. We talk about depth as if we have been to the tourney 3 years in a row. We have one starter after grabbing Freeman. Keep bringing the best talent possible despite position as long as the players have an idea of what Archie’s plan is for them.rhodyblue12 wrote: ↑2 years ago We still have 4 open starting positions. You still get the best guys you can regardless of position. Always nice to have two solid ball handlers on the team. We now have one and still need another.
Transfers are looking to be the top choice at their position. Many are transferring due to lack of playing time (Diggins and Durugordon). Diggins (PG) isn’t going to come after Freeman (PG) committed. Archie also doesn’t want unhappy players as he starts to rebuild. He is a players coach. He made some level of commitment to Leggett as well and will meet that. The focus now is on Durugordon and Femi.RamStock wrote: ↑2 years agoAgree with this. We talk about depth as if we have been to the tourney 3 years in a row. We have one starter after grabbing Freeman. Keep bringing the best talent possible despite position as long as the players have an idea of what Archie’s plan is for them.rhodyblue12 wrote: ↑2 years ago We still have 4 open starting positions. You still get the best guys you can regardless of position. Always nice to have two solid ball handlers on the team. We now have one and still need another.
Pretty much means he’s committing to UMass, possibly today. A lot of coaches put tweets out similar to Martins to hint at a commitment.