Uspshoosier Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 For one it's more entertaining but however I agree it's more frustrating. I hate that's the way our team is right now and Bennett is a HUGE upgrade but just like my post above I'm weary of Bennett having the ability to win it all until he finds a way to get a better offense which maybe at IU he will, he's earned the chance.I respect that. I wouldn't say his offense was the only reason they haven't advanced further in the tournament. Running into hall of fame coaches doesn't help and last year it was their defense just as much of their offense in the last 10 min of that game against Cuse. They couldn't get any stops. For me Bennett's sample size for success in the tourney is too small for me to say his offense won't win it all. 3 years of legitimately having a shot at winning it all just isn't enough data for me. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners HOOsier Thunder 1 Quote
BtownBanner6 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I respect that. I wouldn't say his offense was the only reason they haven't advanced further in the tournament. Running into hall of fame coaches doesn't help and last year it was their defense just as much of their offense in the last 10 min of that game against Cuse. They couldn't get any stops. For me Bennett's sample size for success in the tourney is too small for me to say his offense won't win it all. 3 years of legitimately having a shot at winning it all just isn't enough data for me. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersAnd that's fine because outside of Stevens, Donovan and honestly of guys in College Jay Wright, Bennett would be my guy. Quote
Maynard Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 49 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said: There is nothing wrong with Virginia's offense they just play at a slower pace then everybody. The last 4 years they have produced a top 40 offensive efficient team every year (38 this year, 8, 22, and 24). They are a consistently efficient offense just not at a pace that everybody likes Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Good info! I don't mind the slow pace. I just want to see execution. IUfaninKY 1 Quote
BtownBanner6 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 This article is a good reference to why Bennett's offense scares me. http://thesportsquotient.com/ncaa-bb/2017/2/25/virginia-isnt-as-good-as-you-might-think Quote
Bowhunter Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Bennett is a little farther down on my list. I love his defense, but there's nothing worse than watching a team struggle to score. It's a system that works, which is at least more than what we have, but I'd rather have a coach that can adapt, rather than winning one way. Josh 1 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Bowhunter said: Bennett is a little farther down on my list. I love his defense, but there's nothing worse than watching a team struggle to score. It's a system that works, which is at least more than what we have, but I'd rather have a coach that can adapt, then winning one way. His offenses are pretty efficient. Never understood this belief he can't score HOOsier Thunder 1 Quote
BtownBanner6 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 His offenses are pretty efficient. Never understood this belief he can't scoreMaybe because he only outscores 48 teams in the nation. Quote
kottke Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, BtownBanner6 said: Maybe because he only outscores 48 teams in the nation. Is that just for this season, or over his whole time at Virginia? This year they have definitely had issues, but I don't think that has been the case every season (I might be wrong). Quote
Uspshoosier Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Maybe because he only outscores 48 teams in the nation.Nah he just outscored the 4th rated offensive team. I know what your trying to say though Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners thebigweave 1 Quote
BtownBanner6 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Is that just for this season, or over his whole time at Virginia? This year they have definitely had issues, but I don't think that has been the case every season (I might be wrong).Just this season, but the article says he's never finished higher then 225th. kottke 1 Quote
BtownBanner6 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Nah he just outscored the 4th rated offensive team. I know what your trying to say though Sent from my iPhone using BtownBannersThe same team that outscored him by 24 the week before. Quote
Uspshoosier Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 The same team that outscored him by 24 the week before.Yep home court Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Zach osterman talking about Crean. Fort Wayne radio. Says he's not sure Crean moves on but says fanbase is most apathetic it's been in a while. Doesn't think a decision had been made yet. Fwiw. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Happydaze, ALASKA HOOSIER and Tom White 3 Quote
Hoosier Guy Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Tony Bennett is a great coach but I don't think his style of ball can win a national championship Quote
Uspshoosier Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 This article is a good reference to why Bennett's offense scares me. http://thesportsquotient.com/ncaa-bb/2017/2/25/virginia-isnt-as-good-as-you-might-thinkGood read. The rule changes in the last couple years have probably hurt Virginia more then other teams. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Says booster money is biggest factor if it dries up. Subtlety Osterman saying Crean isn't living up to expectations. Implying Indiana needs a move. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners Class of '66 Old Fart, Kepner and Happydaze 3 Quote
Bowhunter Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said: Tony Bennett is a great coach but I don't think his style of ball can win a national championship That's what I was getting ready to say. Anytime Virginia is on my bracket I never take them far in the tournament. Defense keeps you in a game but offense will win it. Quote
Popular Post TrueHoosier62 Posted February 28, 2017 Popular Post Posted February 28, 2017 I think the confluence of negative factors surrounding our IU Hoosiers, (lousy season, lousy coach and success in West Lafayette) has had a detrimental affect on my intestinal tract. Each time I read or hear about Tom Crean, my gut wrenches and I'm forced to flee to the nearest porcelin facilities for emergency evacuation. I seriously think I've developed Pavlovian bowels. I hope Fred Glass takes this in to account when contemplating Crea.....Crea....Creannnn's dismissal. Oooh, I gotta go now. WayneFleekHoosier, thebigweave, Happydaze and 5 others 8 Quote
WayneFleekHoosier Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Also Fort Wayne radio guy says Crean is coaching for his job tonight. I don't buy that but Glass might. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners TrueHoosier62 and Happydaze 2 Quote
Tom White Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said: Zach osterman talking about Crean. Fort Wayne radio. Says he's not sure Crean moves on but says fanbase is most apathetic it's been in a while. Doesn't think a decision had been made yet. Fwiw. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners I'm afraid we may all be setting ourselves up for a big disappointment. In other words, that Crean stays. It all just seems too much like a couple years ago when a lot of people convinced themselves he was gone. kottke and WayneFleekHoosier 2 Quote
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