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<blockquote data-quote="dtm1997" data-source="post: 36172" data-attributes="member: 572"><p>Some comments on CBG.</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Agree with the concept of we got what we paid for.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Believe that he took this oppty for a combo of Dayton fan base being a little tired and the reality that I think he does aspire for bigger & better things in his career down the road (i.e. - in the mix for Mich St when Izzo is done). To do that, he needed to get on a bigger stage. I think this was the biggest motivating opportunity for him to take the GT job, given the financial constraints.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I think if he lands the big fish, Jaylen Brown plus complementary players, we're recruiting for 2015, he's getting the 5th year if we have an adequate 4th season. If we are terrible next year, I think all bets are off, for both him and, if he signs a November LOI, Jaylen Brown. Jaylen Brown is CBG's Derrick Favors.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I don't think the $$$ ramifications of letting him go are anywhere near what they were with Hewitt, thank goodness.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I do think he's had a lot of tough breaks this year, we're pretty banged up at this point, and quite honestly, I threw out my expectations the second Robert Carter. That said, except for the 2nd half meltdown against Clemson, win or lose, I think the players have really busted their behinds during ACC play.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The flip side for the increased effort during ACC, we've had many many mental errors, unforced turnovers, and too many instances of opposing teams adjusting, while we haven't. Part of that is player execution and part of that is not having go-to plays to afford us easy baskets. That's coaching. Example... Mark Gottfried is not considered a great game coach, but he's go Bobby Lutz, former Charlotte HC, who is, on his bench. Same with the asst HC at FSU to Leonard Hamilton. Not sure we have the resources to provide that just yet, so CBG has to be able to step that up on his own.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">We, Coach Schmidt, specifically, have shown an ability to develop big men (Daniel Miller, I think Carter will be a stud when all said & done, Kam has played well within himself), but our guards haven't developed as expected. I don't know why that is. Is it a function of Dollar & Postorino being better at recruiting than player development? Have the guards just not put in the time or are they not mentally up for the challenge. MGH has shown tons of ability, but been somewhat inconsistent. I think Bolden's tough summer and shaky start to the season left him shook and not being able to come back, but he's certainly demonstrated talent. Heyward has played ok, given what he's had to do compared to expectations of what he should be doing. Won't even get into the Pooles.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I like him and would love to see him succeed here, but I learned my lesson on ripping off the band aid last go around. I was a Hewitt apologist for too long. I won't make that mistake again.</li> </ol><p>Ok, I'm starting to ramble and can probably think of more items, but let me stop there. It's been a frustrating season, without a doubt. That said, I implore all of you to remain steadfast in your support of GT hoops at this point. I'm pretty confident if a change needs to occur, it will occur at the right time when we have the right resources allocated for the situation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dtm1997, post: 36172, member: 572"] Some comments on CBG. [LIST=1] [*]Agree with the concept of we got what we paid for. [*]Believe that he took this oppty for a combo of Dayton fan base being a little tired and the reality that I think he does aspire for bigger & better things in his career down the road (i.e. - in the mix for Mich St when Izzo is done). To do that, he needed to get on a bigger stage. I think this was the biggest motivating opportunity for him to take the GT job, given the financial constraints. [*]I think if he lands the big fish, Jaylen Brown plus complementary players, we're recruiting for 2015, he's getting the 5th year if we have an adequate 4th season. If we are terrible next year, I think all bets are off, for both him and, if he signs a November LOI, Jaylen Brown. Jaylen Brown is CBG's Derrick Favors. [*]I don't think the $$$ ramifications of letting him go are anywhere near what they were with Hewitt, thank goodness. [*]I do think he's had a lot of tough breaks this year, we're pretty banged up at this point, and quite honestly, I threw out my expectations the second Robert Carter. That said, except for the 2nd half meltdown against Clemson, win or lose, I think the players have really busted their behinds during ACC play. [*]The flip side for the increased effort during ACC, we've had many many mental errors, unforced turnovers, and too many instances of opposing teams adjusting, while we haven't. Part of that is player execution and part of that is not having go-to plays to afford us easy baskets. That's coaching. Example... Mark Gottfried is not considered a great game coach, but he's go Bobby Lutz, former Charlotte HC, who is, on his bench. Same with the asst HC at FSU to Leonard Hamilton. Not sure we have the resources to provide that just yet, so CBG has to be able to step that up on his own. [*]We, Coach Schmidt, specifically, have shown an ability to develop big men (Daniel Miller, I think Carter will be a stud when all said & done, Kam has played well within himself), but our guards haven't developed as expected. I don't know why that is. Is it a function of Dollar & Postorino being better at recruiting than player development? Have the guards just not put in the time or are they not mentally up for the challenge. MGH has shown tons of ability, but been somewhat inconsistent. I think Bolden's tough summer and shaky start to the season left him shook and not being able to come back, but he's certainly demonstrated talent. Heyward has played ok, given what he's had to do compared to expectations of what he should be doing. Won't even get into the Pooles. [*]I like him and would love to see him succeed here, but I learned my lesson on ripping off the band aid last go around. I was a Hewitt apologist for too long. I won't make that mistake again. [/LIST] Ok, I'm starting to ramble and can probably think of more items, but let me stop there. It's been a frustrating season, without a doubt. That said, I implore all of you to remain steadfast in your support of GT hoops at this point. I'm pretty confident if a change needs to occur, it will occur at the right time when we have the right resources allocated for the situation. [/QUOTE]
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