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<blockquote data-quote="gt24" data-source="post: 802266" data-attributes="member: 538"><p>this is a key component of why believe we need a crazy easy OOC schedule in nov/dec. if i'm the coach building the schedule, i take uga and the ACC/BIG opponent as the only 2 P6 opponents. everything else is LM or MM. and any MM would be a (projected) weak MM. pile up the wins. give yourself (as coach) freedom to experiment with different lineups for 2 months before ACC play. dont box yourself in with decision making on lineups in december because you have a P6 opponent every week. </p><p></p><p>i know the NCAAT committee says they frown on weak OOC, but that only applies for teams on the bubble. ACC might be stronger next year, but not significantly stronger, not scary strong. which means, to me, that compiling a solid/respectable/tourney-worthy ACC record is reasonably possible. that, combined with a stellar OOC record, and a roster and rotations that are better vetted for ACC play, is the best strategy imho.</p><p></p><p>regarding the counter-argument that a weak OOC schedule will not "prepare" us for ACC-level comp... i think it's the opposite. a tougher OOC schedule will limit Pastner and force him to play to win that night rather than experiment with young/new guys in different lineups/rotations to find the best combinations in advance of ACC play. some young/new guys can struggle for a few weeks or even the first half of the season despite the fact that they are on the brink/cusp of being the best option for the second half of the season. as an example: Ush's dad has even referenced this on this board... some new guys (transfers or frosh) just need some time to assimilate - practice time AND game time. but that shouldnt necessarily mean "you are struggling in november and we have P6 opponents each week in december, so you gotta sit and wait another 11 months to try again because our upcoming schedule is so tough."</p><p></p><p>i'm not suggesting this approach every year. but next year with the transition lv20gt describes i'd go weak OOC and treat nov/dec as a long process of lineup/rotations experimenting without fear of jeopardizing NCAAT chances before ACC play even begins. give yourself (as head coach) and the team (with several talented new pieces) the freedom to develop slowly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gt24, post: 802266, member: 538"] this is a key component of why believe we need a crazy easy OOC schedule in nov/dec. if i'm the coach building the schedule, i take uga and the ACC/BIG opponent as the only 2 P6 opponents. everything else is LM or MM. and any MM would be a (projected) weak MM. pile up the wins. give yourself (as coach) freedom to experiment with different lineups for 2 months before ACC play. dont box yourself in with decision making on lineups in december because you have a P6 opponent every week. i know the NCAAT committee says they frown on weak OOC, but that only applies for teams on the bubble. ACC might be stronger next year, but not significantly stronger, not scary strong. which means, to me, that compiling a solid/respectable/tourney-worthy ACC record is reasonably possible. that, combined with a stellar OOC record, and a roster and rotations that are better vetted for ACC play, is the best strategy imho. regarding the counter-argument that a weak OOC schedule will not "prepare" us for ACC-level comp... i think it's the opposite. a tougher OOC schedule will limit Pastner and force him to play to win that night rather than experiment with young/new guys in different lineups/rotations to find the best combinations in advance of ACC play. some young/new guys can struggle for a few weeks or even the first half of the season despite the fact that they are on the brink/cusp of being the best option for the second half of the season. as an example: Ush's dad has even referenced this on this board... some new guys (transfers or frosh) just need some time to assimilate - practice time AND game time. but that shouldnt necessarily mean "you are struggling in november and we have P6 opponents each week in december, so you gotta sit and wait another 11 months to try again because our upcoming schedule is so tough." i'm not suggesting this approach every year. but next year with the transition lv20gt describes i'd go weak OOC and treat nov/dec as a long process of lineup/rotations experimenting without fear of jeopardizing NCAAT chances before ACC play even begins. give yourself (as head coach) and the team (with several talented new pieces) the freedom to develop slowly. [/QUOTE]
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