couldn't agree more that Goucher needs a new coach and a new philosophy.  Can't understand why they keep the guy or maybe the current state is an acceptable standard for their program.  must be some other reason cuz it certainly isn't winning in the last decade plus  they will probably stand on the past but that would be like sticking with bobby knight these days

Quote from: Matt Letourneau on December 16, 2009, 12:45:52 AM
Ahh, so I take it nobody has ever transferred from Susquehanna?  That's interesting.

Obviously, Catholic's not "young" for the 5th consecutive year.  They weren't young 3 years ago when they won the CAC.  They were young the last 2 years.  They lost a couple of kids along the way that would have helped, sure, but that's what happens when you have a $30k college and a recession hits.  Nevertheless, all I said is that they needed time to mesh, and that's happening.  They graduated their starting point guard and their 2 guard last year after all.

D-Mac--I hate to say it, and I would refrain in most circumstances--and frankly I understand why you can't really say it--but Trevino has to go.  At a certain point, its up to the coach to change all of what you describe around the team.  Ultimately, the coach is the one bringing in the kids that aren't playing with pride, and the coaching staff has to find a way to get those kids to play with pride.  I've been watching Goucher for quite a few years now as you know and its been steadily downhill every since the mid-90s.  At some point you have to make a change.

this year's goucher squad is deeper then the last few years, plays solid defense   not clear offensive strategy yet and the young players throw up some crazy stuff but they could be a problem for some teams down the road if they learn how to score consistently

very interesting take from SU thanks, nice to see that happen  at your college.  Agreed.  Campus interaction of all sports to other constituencies is crucial to athletic support and eventually success.  It only takes one rogue sport to ruin the reputation of the others or to give sports a bad name.  People understand losing but if other things get added like poor behavior or as D-mac says indifference or even snobbery to the student body as a whole then there are going to be issues.  Makes you wonder how much winning would change student support.

Insiders say the program at Goucher has been down for a while but the coach still thinks and acts like it's the 90's when his teams did win some.  There doesn't seem to be much interaction between players and not much support from fans.  Students who have been there for 4 years only know men's bb as a losing program.  And that feeds itself and creates more of the same.  The common denominator and the one who has to be responsible is the coach.  Change is due.

Saw the Pride of MD tournament at Goucher; that team may never be what it once was.  Different cast of characters, same results.  Look for repeat of recent years - tough defense, no organized offense, no outside shooting.