(01-05-2014 10:30 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  People are blaming Dixon but like stated earlier, he was aggressive. It did lead to some turnovers but when he saw the rest of the team playing poorly, looked like he tried to force the issue too much. Had he made a few of those buckets when he went inside and not had turnovers, we would declare him a hero. Instead he is the goat. No one player lost this game. Blaming one player isn't fair. The entire team contributed by their play.

Rational.

And, Cincy contributed to our woes, too.

(01-05-2014 10:30 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  People are blaming Dixon but like stated earlier, he was aggressive. It did lead to some turnovers but when he saw the rest of the team playing poorly, looked like he tried to force the issue too much. Had he made a few of those buckets when he went inside and not had turnovers, we would declare him a hero. Instead he is the goat. No one player lost this game. Blaming one player isn't fair. The entire team contributed by their play.

Point guard 101: Don't leave your feet unless you know what you are going to do with the ball-Dixon did that at least 5-6 times yesterday.; threw it out hoping a Tiger would catch it.

We had a bad game. It happens, it has happened on many occasions to us in past seasons going back many years. It happens to all teams. It will happen again. I don't like it any more than the next Tiger fan but we have Louisville on Thursday. I guarantee there is no one more p!ssed about losing than our players and coaches. And part of mental toughness and maturity is putting it in the past and preparing for the next game.

Part of having a tougher schedule is accepting the reality you will lose some games you hope you would win. We had the same thing happen with the first OSU game where the Tigers we just off for most of the game and it seemed like everything OSU threw up went in the bucket. Cincy hit the outside shots and they got some key offensive put backs. The Tigers on the other hand didn't.

Ever had a bad day at work where nothing seems to go right, and regardless of how hard you try nothing seems to make things better?

(01-05-2014 11:06 AM)SayWhat? Wrote:  We had a bad game. It happens, it has happened on many occasions to us in past seasons going back many years. It happens to all teams. It will happen again. I don't like it any more than the next Tiger fan but we have Louisville on Thursday. I guarantee there is no one more p!ssed about losing than our players and coaches. And part of mental toughness and maturity is putting it in the past and preparing for the next game.

Part of having a tougher schedule is accepting the reality you will lose some games you hope you would win. We had the same thing happen with the first OSU game where the Tigers we just off for most of the game and it seemed like everything OSU threw up went in the bucket. Cincy hit the outside shots and they got some key offensive put backs. The Tigers on the other hand didn't.

Ever had a bad day at work where nothing seems to go right, and regardless of how hard you try nothing seems to make things better?

That's when I pack my crap and go home. Try again tomorrow. Too bad the Tigers can't do that.

(01-05-2014 08:34 AM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(01-05-2014 05:50 AM)ncrdbl1 Wrote:  But what could you expect in here. Everyone is hating on Dixon and his stats but giving Jackson a pass. You do realize they have very similar stats this game. Only 1 point difference between the two. In overall numbers Dixon and Jackson had almost identical numbers. 1 fewer point but also fewer turnovers. Jackson was responsible for almost 1/3 of our total turnover.

If you can't see that Jackson is playing light years ahead of Dixon right now, you need to have your head examined.

Stop posting for a bit, come back once you've gathered yourself.

this is great, and true!!!

(01-05-2014 11:06 AM)SayWhat? Wrote:  Ever had a bad day at work where nothing seems to go right, and regardless of how hard you try nothing seems to make things better?

I think the key there is "no matter how hard you try nothing seems to work."

The only thing that Josh tried didn't work. So why not try other things to see if THAT works? That's the source of frustration for some of us. Isn't that what coaching is all about? Identifying issues, adjusting to those issues and providing remedies to those issues? Josh has not proven to have the ability to manage that part of the job. Substitution patterns fall in with that point.

(01-05-2014 11:38 AM)450bench Wrote:  

(01-05-2014 11:06 AM)SayWhat? Wrote:  Ever had a bad day at work where nothing seems to go right, and regardless of how hard you try nothing seems to make things better?

I think the key there is "no matter how hard you try nothing seems to work."

The only thing that Josh tried didn't work. So why not try other things to see if THAT works? That's the source of frustration for some of us. Isn't that what coaching is all about? Identifying issues, adjusting to those issues and providing remedies to those issues? Josh has not proven to have the ability to manage that part of the job. Substitution patterns fall in with that point.

this is correct.

(01-05-2014 10:33 AM)tigers1125 Wrote:  

(01-05-2014 10:30 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  People are blaming Dixon but like stated earlier, he was aggressive. It did lead to some turnovers but when he saw the rest of the team playing poorly, looked like he tried to force the issue too much. Had he made a few of those buckets when he went inside and not had turnovers, we would declare him a hero. Instead he is the goat. No one player lost this game. Blaming one player isn't fair. The entire team contributed by their play.

Point guard 101: Don't leave your feet unless you know what you are going to do with the ball-Dixon did that at least 5-6 times yesterday.; threw it out hoping a Tiger would catch it.

True, but are you placing the blame for the loss on Dixon. I know I am not. He tried to do too much and made bad decisions. The entire team, coaches and all are to blame, not just Dixon.

(01-05-2014 11:42 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-05-2014 10:33 AM)tigers1125 Wrote:  

(01-05-2014 10:30 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  People are blaming Dixon but like stated earlier, he was aggressive. It did lead to some turnovers but when he saw the rest of the team playing poorly, looked like he tried to force the issue too much. Had he made a few of those buckets when he went inside and not had turnovers, we would declare him a hero. Instead he is the goat. No one player lost this game. Blaming one player isn't fair. The entire team contributed by their play.

Point guard 101: Don't leave your feet unless you know what you are going to do with the ball-Dixon did that at least 5-6 times yesterday.; threw it out hoping a Tiger would catch it.

True, but are you placing the blame for the loss on Dixon. I know I am not. He tried to do too much and made bad decisions. The entire team, coaches and all are to blame, not just Dixon.

you are right, all are to blame. however, Josh is number one on the list.

He gets paid more. lol

High school size lineup vs college size lineup.

more time than not, the big boys will win that battle.

Nonetheless, coach will continue with his "plan".

(01-05-2014 09:48 AM)macphil30 Wrote:  Is it me or do all our 3point shots look flat?There's absolutely no lift just line drives.

Which is why Nolan Richardson at Arkansas used to use brooms for their gunners to shot over which elimated a line drive jumper. Remember Scotty Thurman's shot?

(01-05-2014 01:40 PM)CUSA_NEWS Wrote:  High school size lineup vs college size lineup.

more time than not, the big boys will win that battle.

Nonetheless, coach will continue with his "plan".

that's right. there is no plan B.

Joe didn't play well. But Dixon is one of the most frustrating players to watch - multiple times this year, winning or losing, he's hauled the ball down the court only to immediately chuck up a contested 3 with barely any time off the shot clock.

That's not what a senior does.

What's more frustrating than anything is that Pastner does nothing when these mistakes are made. Dixon should be riding the pine or at least getting an ear ful when he does that. Yet nothing happens and he continues to do it.

Joe is trying to win and makes mistakes.

Dixon is trying to get his during his last year of eligibility.

That's the fundamental difference.

Dixon is simply doing what Josh wants.... jack 3s.

(01-05-2014 08:24 PM)tiger2000 Wrote:  Joe didn't play well. But Dixon is one of the most frustrating players to watch - multiple times this year, winning or losing, he's hauled the ball down the court only to immediately chuck up a contested 3 with barely any time off the shot clock.

That's not what a senior does.

What's more frustrating than anything is that Pastner does nothing when these mistakes are made. Dixon should be riding the pine or at least getting an ear ful when he does that. Yet nothing happens and he continues to do it.

Joe is trying to win and makes mistakes.

Dixon is trying to get his during his last year of eligibility.

That's the fundamental difference.

(01-05-2014 09:35 PM)CUSA_NEWS Wrote:  Dixon is simply doing what Josh wants.... jack 3s.

(01-05-2014 08:24 PM)tiger2000 Wrote:  Joe didn't play well. But Dixon is one of the most frustrating players to watch - multiple times this year, winning or losing, he's hauled the ball down the court only to immediately chuck up a contested 3 with barely any time off the shot clock.

That's not what a senior does.

What's more frustrating than anything is that Pastner does nothing when these mistakes are made. Dixon should be riding the pine or at least getting an ear ful when he does that. Yet nothing happens and he continues to do it.

Joe is trying to win and makes mistakes.

Dixon is trying to get his during his last year of eligibility.

That's the fundamental difference.

Yep

OP is just as bad as btiger...if not actually btiger. Start a dumb thread with bait and then never comment on it after the fish start biting. Go back to NASCAR

@10:18 of the Pastner interview, he states he heard Cronin yell let GJ shoot the 3 all he wants (he was 0-5) yet Josh allows this to continue. Cronin knew Memphis is weak in that area yet Josh doesn't know this.... Josh pointed to the game Tuesday against a lower tier team citing the 4Gs played well. Somebody please tell this guy it's easier for the 4Gs to play well against lower tiers vs the tougher minded teams with respected coaches.

The fact he points to schools like JSU or southern florida says he doesn't understand the step up in competition when playing the big boys. Guy has much to learn....

(01-05-2014 10:13 PM)CUSA_NEWS Wrote:  @10:18 of the Pastner interview, he states he heard Cronin yell let GJ shoot the 3 all he wants (he was 0-5) yet Josh allows this to continue. Cronin knew Memphis is weak in that area yet Josh doesn't know this.... Josh pointed to the game Tuesday against a lower tier team citing the 4Gs played well. Somebody please tell this guy it's easier for the 4Gs to play well against lower tiers vs the tougher minded teams with respected coaches.

The fact he points to schools like JSU or southern florida says he doesn't understand the step up in competition when playing the big boys. Guy has much to learn....

I agree that Josh should have made adjustments...but the "it only works against low level teams" arguments get old. Josh was a great coach game 2 against OK St and against Florida...but he is the worst when we lose a game like this? He is either horrible or good....or the players are horrible or good. I personally think the mentality of our players is very weak. If we start strong we play strong (look at Florida and Ok St game 2). If we get punked early (look at Ok St game 1) then we fall quickly. In the Cincy game we weren't punked early but never could get any sense of flow or consistency. If we had a couple more 3's drop I think it changes the complexity of the game. We may not win, but it would have been a close loss and not a by 15 loss.

"If we had a few more 3s to drop" argument would fit perfectly for a team who is known to make them and win by them...... as it is, we are NOT that type of team therefore that argument is assinine.

Its like saying if Tony Allen had made a few more 3s the grizz could've won this game or that game. Just dumb