CaptJ - I'm a little surprised to see that you are calling me out personally. I thought this string was about USA South basketball teams. Doesn't anyone with an opinion have an inherent bias? I vaguely remember someone calling for CJ's ouster twice a week all last season. Ring any bells?
For the record, I am a small business owner with business interests at the University. I have relationships on campus and in the Freeman Center. I donate to CNU although Tribble has not decided yet to put my name on a campus building. Maybe next year. I am an avid college sports fan and began following CNU teams a few years back. This year alone, I've seen football, baseball, basketball and soccer games. I even attended a volleyball match to stay well rounded. I love the winning traditions CJ has established at the school. Winning 70% of the games across all sports year after year is an incredible accomplishment especially given the fact that everyone one of these kids is a volunteer athlete.
My views are formed from a combination of experience, game observations and studies of the stat sheets. I am a former athlete and post player so I have an admitted appreciation for the benefits derived from a big and strong front line. I freely admit that.
As I have said before, teams that play tough defense and rebound well control the tempo of the game. I hated to see it but what Mitchell and Sanborn did to the Captains last year was impressive. It's demoralizing to see the big guys reroute shots and snap down 18 rebounds. Coach K's 24-5 team averaged 5 more rebounds per game last year than the opponents and was +95 on the offensive glass while giving up only 58ppg. I know he worries about CNU's totals in these areas. I just happen to think that this small ball stuff where guards play almost 70% of the minutes is better practiced here locally in the Peninsula District but that's just one reporter's opinion.
At the end of the day, nothing I say or write is really all that important. I just enjoy venting a little and this is a great forum. My life will go on next week despite whether Preston or Farris see any time at the 5 this weekend. Coach K is very smart and will play who he feels gives him the best chance to win. He is the only guy I know that is held accountable for the team's W/L record.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
For the record, I am a small business owner with business interests at the University. I have relationships on campus and in the Freeman Center. I donate to CNU although Tribble has not decided yet to put my name on a campus building. Maybe next year. I am an avid college sports fan and began following CNU teams a few years back. This year alone, I've seen football, baseball, basketball and soccer games. I even attended a volleyball match to stay well rounded. I love the winning traditions CJ has established at the school. Winning 70% of the games across all sports year after year is an incredible accomplishment especially given the fact that everyone one of these kids is a volunteer athlete.
My views are formed from a combination of experience, game observations and studies of the stat sheets. I am a former athlete and post player so I have an admitted appreciation for the benefits derived from a big and strong front line. I freely admit that.
As I have said before, teams that play tough defense and rebound well control the tempo of the game. I hated to see it but what Mitchell and Sanborn did to the Captains last year was impressive. It's demoralizing to see the big guys reroute shots and snap down 18 rebounds. Coach K's 24-5 team averaged 5 more rebounds per game last year than the opponents and was +95 on the offensive glass while giving up only 58ppg. I know he worries about CNU's totals in these areas. I just happen to think that this small ball stuff where guards play almost 70% of the minutes is better practiced here locally in the Peninsula District but that's just one reporter's opinion.
At the end of the day, nothing I say or write is really all that important. I just enjoy venting a little and this is a great forum. My life will go on next week despite whether Preston or Farris see any time at the 5 this weekend. Coach K is very smart and will play who he feels gives him the best chance to win. He is the only guy I know that is held accountable for the team's W/L record.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving.