Jeff deserved to be the first ever URI player to go to 4 tourneys. Cox taking him off the ball was the canary in the coal mine.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
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......we have great hoops minds here, right?.......not me, can someone describe what our offense is supposed to execute?......what are its principles?......anyone?
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Ish, Mitchell, Walker, Fatts, Sheppard is a more talented 5, with great balance, than just about every team in the league. Run that lineup until fouls or effort/stamina force you to pivot.
I don’t trust that Cox is the guy to fix this.
I don’t trust that Cox is the guy to fix this.
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It's become very evident that Cox sold his soul to Fatts in order for him to stay here instead of transferring. Cox must have told him he'll have the ball all the time, green light every game, and the biggest leash in America.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 years agoJeff deserved to be the first ever URI player to go to 4 tourneys. Cox taking him off the ball was the canary in the coal mine.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
And that decision has sunken this program so fast.
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Hard disagree with the more talent. Don't know how you can even say that.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
Last years team was clearly more talented.
Jeff, Cyril, Tyrese, Toppin > Sheppard, Makhel, Leggett, Martin, Betrand, Carey.
I don't think it's even close.
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Yeah I think you’re right. A healthy Makhi makes it a more interesting argument.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 years agoHard disagree with the more talent. Don't know how you can even say that.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
Last years team was clearly more talented.
Jeff, Cyril, Tyrese, Toppin > Sheppard, Makhel, Leggett, Martin, Betrand, Carey.
I don't think it's even close.
But it doesn’t matter either way. If you don’t have a coach who can put them in a position to be successful you could have the 96 bulls and find a way to lose.
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It has to be this, right? Made it Fatt's team at the expense of Dowtin. If that's what happened, it was the worst mistake he could have possibly made, but it also explains a lot of what has happened since.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 years agoIt's become very evident that Cox sold his soul to Fatts in order for him to stay here instead of transferring. Cox must have told him he'll have the ball all the time, green light every game, and the biggest leash in America.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 years agoJeff deserved to be the first ever URI player to go to 4 tourneys. Cox taking him off the ball was the canary in the coal mine.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
And that decision has sunken this program so fast.
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Walker played last night like a first team unanimous All American and was unstoppable. For some reason 4 other guys played more minutes than he did. Walker played only 24 minutes and it seems was always replaced by DJ who did virtually nothing last night.
As previously mentioned a team invariably takes on the personality of its coach. This is exactly what we are witnessing and it is beyond UGLY.
As previously mentioned a team invariably takes on the personality of its coach. This is exactly what we are witnessing and it is beyond UGLY.
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How do you look at everything that’s awful and go, yep... Fatts is definitely THE problem and the cause of everything bad. Fatts wanted to go to UConn, was told no and encouraged by everyone to stay and make his mark on the program like he saw his former teammates do. Why are people acting like there was some deal with the devil made here? I’m not stupid, I know why the blame game is happening, but it’s not fair. Everyone is frustrated, I get that part.
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I don't think anyone is putting all the blame on Fatts. Yes he's been bad this year, but it's from Cox's doing and his injuries taking a toll.ace wrote: ↑3 years ago How do you look at everything that’s awful (rotations, player retention and development, general coaching) and go, yep... Fatts is definitely THE problem and the cause of everything bad. Fatts wanted to go to UConn, was told no and encouraged by everyone to stay and make his mark on the program like he saw his former teammates do. Why are people acting like there was some deal with the devil made here? I’m not stupid, I know why the blame game is happening, but it’s not fair. Everyone is frustrated, I get that part.
People are blaming Cox for giving the keys to the car to Fatts, instead of letting your back to back A10 champion and back to back NCAA winning point guard control the team.
It's become pretty obvious Cox convinced Fatts to stay by letting him control things from Day 1. Because if he hadn't, Fatts would have been gone.
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Dowtin was our PG!!
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I disagree at least offensively. If used effectively Fatts and Sheppard should be very hard to guard, then add a legit big in Mitchell that is a true rim runner and rim protector and a very serviceable 4 in Walker and this team on paper to me is more dynamic than Year 1 and 2. You are talking about a frosh in Toppin who for all his upside still had major holes offensively and FR/SO Tyrese who was nowhere near the player he is this year on both sides of ball.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 years agoHard disagree with the more talent. Don't know how you can even say that.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
Last years team was clearly more talented.
Jeff, Cyril, Tyrese, Toppin > Sheppard, Makhel, Leggett, Martin, Betrand, Carey.
I don't think it's even close.
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So the coaching staff has recruited, developed, and retained talent poorly overall; game planned and scouted miserably: and demonstrated incomprehensible player rotations because Fatts is in control of everything? It’s clear that Cox has no idea how to coach Fatts, but I don’t know why we jump to conspiracy theory instead of incompetence. But I get it, if it’s a Fatts problem, there’s at least hope that it’s better when he’s gone. The idea of being the main guy is getting very real for Cox right now. He’s going to face scrutiny and second-guessing and he has to make better decisions.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 years agoI don't think anyone is putting all the blame on Fatts. Yes he's been bad this year, but it's from Cox's doing and his injuries taking a toll.ace wrote: ↑3 years ago How do you look at everything that’s awful (rotations, player retention and development, general coaching) and go, yep... Fatts is definitely THE problem and the cause of everything bad. Fatts wanted to go to UConn, was told no and encouraged by everyone to stay and make his mark on the program like he saw his former teammates do. Why are people acting like there was some deal with the devil made here? I’m not stupid, I know why the blame game is happening, but it’s not fair. Everyone is frustrated, I get that part.
People are blaming Cox for giving the keys to the car to Fatts, instead of letting your back to back A10 champion and back to back NCAA winning point guard control the team.
It's become pretty obvious Cox convinced Fatts to stay by letting him control things from Day 1. Because if he hadn't, Fatts would have been gone.
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I don’t think it’s conspiracy theory, or at least not for majority of posters here. I think what’s plausible is that DC in however words indicated that Fatts would be the alpha for 3 years and effectively under coached him to the detriment of Fatts and the team. A wise coach once told me good players want to be coached hard...DC went the other way.
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There are very few programs in the country who would not take Fatts Russell! He is a special unique talent. When healthy he is a top 5 player in our league. Cox and staff failed this young man. Many of you dislike his game and need to blame something but it should not be Fatts. He is a warrior and true competitor. Cox blew it with him- plain and simple. You had this one man press on defense and the maybe the fastest player in the country with the ball and this is the system you use. Yes Fatts has holes in his game and it certainly has been a roller coaster career but he is our warrior who has never backed down from a challenge. Ths staff has lost their team. During the coarse of a season players have ups and downs- the staffs job is to make sure that players are equipped to come out of the downs. When you have 5 or 6 players all having downs at the same time- you lost them.
DC and staff have a handful of games to try to make progress. i am not overly optimistic. We are not obviously in that locker room but the optics are not good. Truly hoping DC can dig in an turn it around but Fatts Russell was let down in my opinion. Which means nothing....
DC and staff have a handful of games to try to make progress. i am not overly optimistic. We are not obviously in that locker room but the optics are not good. Truly hoping DC can dig in an turn it around but Fatts Russell was let down in my opinion. Which means nothing....
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Of course he “re-recruited” Fatts with the idea that he would be one of the main guys here. And, Betrand was recruited as being the guy that would step into that role when Fatts graduated (yikes on that assessment so far). So now, almost three years in, we have to believe that the coach can’t adjust or change anything because he “promised” Fatts he would be “in charge” (not your language but others have said it)? For who, for what? Fatts wants to win more than all this nonsense. If a coach can’t build trust and confidence to get his team on board with a shared vision for success and make tough decisions, that’s rough. That’s a foundational and necessary leadership quality.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago I don’t think it’s conspiracy theory, or at least not for majority of posters here. I think what’s plausible is that DC in however words indicated that Fatts would be the alpha for 3 years and effectively under coached him to the detriment of Fatts and the team. A wise coach once told me good players want to be coached hard...DC went the other way.
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100% agree Ace. This isn’t on Fatts it’s on DC. He’s the CEO and he’s the adult. I mentioned in an earlier thread the ability to manage the personnel and mold their roles is a foundational element of being a head coach (or a ceo).
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Only Cox could stop Walker last night ???eli#10 wrote: ↑3 years ago Walker played last night like a first team unanimous All American and was unstoppable. For some reason 4 other guys played more minutes than he did. Walker played only 24 minutes and it seems was always replaced by DJ who did virtually nothing last night.
As previously mentioned a team invariably takes on the personality of its coach. This is exactly what we are witnessing and it is beyond UGLY.
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Maybe Dan will take Cox and give us Kimani Young? LOL
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......I am trying to see what is coming next; a few thoughts; I think DC has permanently lost a segment of the fan base as result of the season unfolding the way it has coupled with the post game comments, for some he probably cannot recover from these.......now for his future here; games will play out, onto Tourney, dealing with Covid, transfers out/in, and come next season DC will be on the bench with unfortunately the same coaching MO while we languish in the midland of the A-10......disappointing.......kinda like we are looking at a competitive steep up hill climb because of coaching deficiencies......watershed moment for me......
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Tyrese was better last year than all of these new guys.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years agoI disagree at least offensively. If used effectively Fatts and Sheppard should be very hard to guard, then add a legit big in Mitchell that is a true rim runner and rim protector and a very serviceable 4 in Walker and this team on paper to me is more dynamic than Year 1 and 2. You are talking about a frosh in Toppin who for all his upside still had major holes offensively and FR/SO Tyrese who was nowhere near the player he is this year on both sides of ball.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 years agoHard disagree with the more talent. Don't know how you can even say that.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
Last years team was clearly more talented.
Jeff, Cyril, Tyrese, Toppin > Sheppard, Makhel, Leggett, Martin, Betrand, Carey.
I don't think it's even close.
Toppin was better than Betrand, Carey, Martin, toss up with Ish.
Jeff was better than all of them.
Cyril better than everyone except probably Makhel (coin flip).
Bertrand, Carey, Martin have been absolute zeros this season.
And spare me the “oh so and so looked good for this play or that play and these few minutes.” Flashes don’t count. Continued success is all that matters, and they have none of it.
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I’m not talking about any of those guys. Starting 5 vs starting 5 and this season is his best 5 IMO.
Makhel / Walker > Harris / Cyril
Fatts / Shepp / Ish a push vs Jeff / Fatts / FR-So Tyrese
Makhel / Walker > Harris / Cyril
Fatts / Shepp / Ish a push vs Jeff / Fatts / FR-So Tyrese
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You said this team has more talent and weapons than Cox’s previous two teams, which includes last year, so you obviously are talking about those guys.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago I’m not talking about any of those guys. Starting 5 vs starting 5 and this season is his best 5 IMO.
Makhel / Walker > Harris / Cyril
Fatts / Shepp / Ish a push vs Jeff / Fatts / FR-So Tyrese
You’re changing the goal posts and now saying starting 5.
This years team does not have more talent than last years team.
Fatts/Sheppard/Ish is in no way a push with Jeff/healthy Fatts/sophomore Tyrese.
How can you even say that?
Jeff > Sheppard
Junior Fatts > Senior Fatts
Tyrese > Leggett
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Sorry guys, I was angry last night and forgot how timeouts work, you're both right.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 years agoNo only if we have momentum. Team needs to be as passive and lethargic as the staff on the bench at all times. Cant have them playing with any confidence or momentum. That would be crazy.Rhode_Island_Red wrote: ↑3 years agoIsn’t it a rule that we can only call a time out immediately after we hit a three?RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑3 years ago We had a 4 point lead with 14:25 to go. Over the next 13 minutes and 16 seconds, UMass went from being down 4 to up 15, a 19 point swing during the decisive portion of the game. Cox took one timeout during that whole time, and the only timeout he took actually just replaced the under 8 media timeout. There wasn't one point in those 13 minutes and 16 seconds when we went from up 4 to down 15 that David Cox felt he had anything extra to add to the proceedings.
It's remarkable the lack of feel he has for the game
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I believe you're right, and even with Fatts gone after this year I don't see how you come back from that. Doing that creates a culture of guys thinking they can do what they want. Players see how Cox coaches Fatts and feels they deserve the same and play that way. You can't just flip that switch backRhody15 wrote: ↑3 years agoIt's become very evident that Cox sold his soul to Fatts in order for him to stay here instead of transferring. Cox must have told him he'll have the ball all the time, green light every game, and the biggest leash in America.Blue Man wrote: ↑3 years agoJeff deserved to be the first ever URI player to go to 4 tourneys. Cox taking him off the ball was the canary in the coal mine.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago This team has more talent/weapons than Cox’s first two Rhody teams and will finish with a worse record. Why? Jeff Dowtin. He masked deficiencies in culture, leadership and identity.
And that decision has sunken this program so fast.
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Yup, and he did so effectively. Cox was UMass' best asset last nightkmillr wrote: ↑3 years agoOnly Cox could stop Walker last night ???eli#10 wrote: ↑3 years ago Walker played last night like a first team unanimous All American and was unstoppable. For some reason 4 other guys played more minutes than he did. Walker played only 24 minutes and it seems was always replaced by DJ who did virtually nothing last night.
As previously mentioned a team invariably takes on the personality of its coach. This is exactly what we are witnessing and it is beyond UGLY.
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Cox can get me back by getting this program to dance. The end of last season and this season don't give me any reason to think he can do that thoughsection(105) wrote: ↑3 years ago ......I am trying to see what is coming next; a few thoughts; I think DC has permanently lost a segment of the fan base as result of the season unfolding the way it has coupled with the post game comments, for some he probably cannot recover from these.......now for his future here; games will play out, onto Tourney, dealing with Covid, transfers out/in, and come next season DC will be on the bench with unfortunately the same coaching MO while we languish in the midland of the A-10......disappointing.......kinda like we are looking at a competitive steep up hill climb because of coaching deficiencies......watershed moment for me......
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What we are seeing in year three for Cox is a severe disappointment. It is made even worse considering the program he inherited. He does not presently look to have things on solid footing headed in a good direction.
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The discontent will only continue to intensify as time goes on.
Right now I don't see Cox surviving past next season.
The changes and improvements that need to be made, seem to be far beyond his ability to do.
Right now I don't see Cox surviving past next season.
The changes and improvements that need to be made, seem to be far beyond his ability to do.
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The 2014-15 (year 3) conference record was 13-5. We know they only made it to the NIT that year, but it seemed like things were progressing ok. This year they are sitting at 6-7, and I don’t see them winning out.
I think you can allow a lot for a first-time head coach if you feel comfortable that success is coming. My default for the last 2+ years has been that he’ll get there. If he does, it’s going to require a certain level of reflecting and being honest about both himself and the program. That’s true for any coach or leader at any level. His responses last night had me cringing, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt that he was just frustrated and not that he actually thinks everything is fine.
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......if the season finishes winless and one and done in the Tourney.......I wouldn’t be shocked if Dave just walks way........
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Cox cannot get out of this quagmire by himself. Thorr needs to insist that THREE new assistants be hired and one will have many years of x and o experience. Last year Juwan Howard was hired as a first year head coach with obviously no experience as the top guy. To help him out Michigan hired our old friend Phil Martelli. This move seems to have worked and we need to try something similar if Cox is to return. Hate to say it but yours truly may not return under the current circumstances.
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It is disappointing that we see this team regressing at the tail end of the season, much like last year.rambone 78 wrote: ↑3 years ago The discontent will only continue to intensify as time goes on.
Right now I don't see Cox surviving past next season.
The changes and improvements that need to be made, seem to be far beyond his ability to do.
It shouldn't be rocket science to make the proper adjustments. I only hope that Cox is willing to be flexible enough to make those needed changes in order to turn things around.
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You play to your strengths. It’s that simple. If you are hell bent in playing Carey then invert the offense, let him post up his man he is most likely more athletic than his cover. No decision get the ball turn and explode to the rim. You put DJ in then run something to get him a look. Get these guys confident if you want to use them regardless of game situation. If Twan’s guy is killing us or the opposing 3 man you throw Malik in there to blanket him for couple minutes, Coach Twan back up and put him back in there in couple minutes. What you don’t do is put any or all of those 3 guys in there and run business as usual; they all have holes that will be exposed. This is basketball 101 a bit.
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To be "Flexible enough"? He has not shown any in a long time.
Now we know what the paper says that he holds when pacing the sideline: "no matter what after 5-6 minutes of play in the first and second half take out Walker and insert DJ. NO MATTER WHAT IS HAPPENING
Now we know what the paper says that he holds when pacing the sideline: "no matter what after 5-6 minutes of play in the first and second half take out Walker and insert DJ. NO MATTER WHAT IS HAPPENING
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A lot has been mentioned about the scouting failures on the part of Cox and has staff — but it should also be noted just how easy it must be for opponents to scout his teams. The robotic rotations must make it simple for other teams to exploit certain matchups since they already know what’s coming — which maybe partly explains these late-season tailspins. By this point in the season, opponents have plenty of game tape to show them exactly how Cox is going to handle playing time, substitutions, etc.
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That's a great point on how easy it must be to scout us
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It's exactly what happened with Baron Teams. A10 Teams would play us, then they would make adjustments for the 2nd game against us. We would not adjust, the opponent would and we would have poor 2nd half of seasons, year after year after year.
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Dan and Fatts would have butted heads so many times over these last three years, like Kuran Iverson or Christian Vital level. They would have both loved it, and it would have been highly entertaining for the rest of us. His seniors this year are too nice and agreeable and quiet.bigappleram wrote: ↑3 years ago I don’t think it’s conspiracy theory, or at least not for majority of posters here. I think what’s plausible is that DC in however words indicated that Fatts would be the alpha for 3 years and effectively under coached him to the detriment of Fatts and the team. A wise coach once told me good players want to be coached hard...DC went the other way.
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Shoulda snagged Martelli when we had the chance...(kidding, but...)eli#10 wrote: ↑3 years ago Cox cannot get out of this quagmire by himself. Thorr needs to insist that THREE new assistants be hired and one will have many years of x and o experience. Last year Juwan Howard was hired as a first year head coach with obviously no experience as the top guy. To help him out Michigan hired our old friend Phil Martelli. This move seems to have worked and we need to try something similar if Cox is to return. Hate to say it but yours truly may not return under the current circumstances.
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Like Ace said, if Cox is willing and able to honestly assess himself, his staff and the players then not all is lost. Two coaches have missed the mark on Carey. It happens. But if Cox counts on him for next year, that's unforgivable. This is a guards game and Rhody needs better ones. Some players will be better next year. My guess is Bertrand will be one. But others have to be recruited over.
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......OK, if it comes down to a heavy handed insistence on new assistants, a principled individual might just say out of loyalty to my guys......bye bye.....I walk.....eli#10 wrote: ↑3 years ago Cox cannot get out of this quagmire by himself. Thorr needs to insist that THREE new assistants be hired and one will have many years of x and o experience. Last year Juwan Howard was hired as a first year head coach with obviously no experience as the top guy. To help him out Michigan hired our old friend Phil Martelli. This move seems to have worked and we need to try something similar if Cox is to return. Hate to say it but yours truly may not return under the current circumstances.
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Agree with you Iggy.Iggy1979 wrote: ↑3 years ago Like Ace said, if Cox is willing and able to honestly assess himself, his staff and the players then not all is lost. Two coaches have missed the mark on Carey. It happens. But if Cox counts on him for next year, that's unforgivable. This is a guards game and Rhody needs better ones. Some players will be better next year. My guess is Bertrand will be one. But others have to be recruited over.
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Re: David Cox
I am curious to see what Tres brings to the table next season. We are in desperate need of backcourt help going forward, I wouldn't of thought so going into this year. Need someone to rotate with Ish to handle the ball and a knockdown shooter. Hopefully with the last scholarship they can help fill one of those needs and maybe another if an additional roster spot opens up.Iggy1979 wrote: ↑3 years ago Like Ace said, if Cox is willing and able to honestly assess himself, his staff and the players then not all is lost. Two coaches have missed the mark on Carey. It happens. But if Cox counts on him for next year, that's unforgivable. This is a guards game and Rhody needs better ones. Some players will be better next year. My guess is Bertrand will be one. But others have to be recruited over.
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What's the "Chance" Stephens reclassifies and graduates this year? (See what I did there? And my wife says I'm not funny)
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No "Chance" that is happening.phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑3 years ago What's the "Chance" Stephens reclassifies and graduates this year? (See what I did there? And my wife says I'm not funny)
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Re: David Cox
zero chance he walks from this job...section(105) wrote: ↑3 years ago ......if the season finishes winless and one and done in the Tourney.......I wouldn’t be shocked if Dave just walks way........
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What a stupid stupid comment.rhodyrudder wrote: ↑3 years agozero chance he walks from this job...section(105) wrote: ↑3 years ago ......if the season finishes winless and one and done in the Tourney.......I wouldn’t be shocked if Dave just walks way........
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Absolutely zero chance he quits after a hard season. Imagine if every coach did that? He wouldn’t get another head job as long as he wants to coach.
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This board never ceases to amaze. I'm not sure anyone's ego is worth $700k a year guaranteed. But then again, Gary Andersen exists so who knows.Rhody15 wrote: ↑3 years agoWhat a stupid stupid comment.rhodyrudder wrote: ↑3 years agozero chance he walks from this job...section(105) wrote: ↑3 years ago ......if the season finishes winless and one and done in the Tourney.......I wouldn’t be shocked if Dave just walks way........
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Absolutely zero chance he quits after a hard season. Imagine if every coach did that? He wouldn’t get another head job as long as he wants to coach.
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Re: David Cox
I am also curious on Tres. We think he will be a good shooter from the perimeter, but hopefully he is taking this year and developing other individual skills (particularly ball handling) so he can work with Ish to bring them ball up next year.Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 years agoI am curious to see what Tres brings to the table next season. We are in desperate need of backcourt help going forward, I wouldn't of thought so going into this year. Need someone to rotate with Ish to handle the ball and a knockdown shooter. Hopefully with the last scholarship they can help fill one of those needs and maybe another if an additional roster spot opens up.Iggy1979 wrote: ↑3 years ago Like Ace said, if Cox is willing and able to honestly assess himself, his staff and the players then not all is lost. Two coaches have missed the mark on Carey. It happens. But if Cox counts on him for next year, that's unforgivable. This is a guards game and Rhody needs better ones. Some players will be better next year. My guess is Bertrand will be one. But others have to be recruited over.