Recent content by dirtfamrer

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    Men's basketball expectations vs. fan longevity, a conversation

    This a great conversation, but stats only tell half the story. Johnny Orr was successful because the fans had fun and he tried to make sure the team at least won in front of the home crowd. Fred was really the same, his teams were a lot of fun to watch and he put butts in the seats and made...
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    what's wrong with this team?

    Yeah three of those four would be nice to have back for sure. I'll pass BDJ though. My point was more to this. Even with that great talent they needed coaching and mid game tweaks to the game plan...I don't believe they'd get down 10or 20 points just to build suspence. Those guys were...
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    what's wrong with this team?

    I think this is spot on. Last year we could dig ourself in a 20 point hole. This year we can routinely blow 10 point first half leads. Fred's coaching definitely had some holes in it, but he focused on the teams strengths. He got that if you didn't make baskets the rest was a mute point...