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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 22, 2018 13:51:52 GMT -5
A 3 point home win over a 4-8 team coached by a guy with a .500 career record is really the sign of a great coach? These last two games should not be on the highlight reel for those trying to argue that this is a “greatly” coached team.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 22, 2018 13:53:09 GMT -5
amen, teamer. carmody has assembled a great roster that is as resilient as they come. the number of deficits we’ve overcome is impressive. also outstanding late game strategy that clearly flummoxed siena. it’s nice to be the team that consistently WINS the close games after being on the short end of the stick so often under fcmb. this is a sign of a prepared and very well-coached team. Calling this a “great roster” is a huuuge stretch.
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Post by dadominate on Dec 22, 2018 13:56:25 GMT -5
A 3 point home win over a 4-8 team coached by a guy with a .500 career record is really the sign of a great coach? These last two games should not be on the highlight reel for those trying to argue that this is a “greatly” coached team.
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Post by bigfan on Dec 22, 2018 14:11:38 GMT -5
I would not call Carmody "great", good coach would be more like it. Who is going to rebound next year, we need to recruit a BIG.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 22, 2018 14:21:46 GMT -5
Check the rebound numbers. JF is an extraordinary shot blocker but he is not averaging a dozen rebounds a game. He’s a great player and we’ll miss him no doubt but we will not be replacing Sankes type rebound numbers
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 22, 2018 14:22:23 GMT -5
It's the defense that is by far the biggest concern with the loss of Floyd. He masks a lot of deficiencies we have.
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 22, 2018 14:40:57 GMT -5
In retrospect, the last 13 seconds of today's W was well coached. As an amateur fan, I was worried about the choice of making the third foul and first shooting foul to put Sienna on the line.
However, CBC must know the percentage of a game tying three point shot was higher than the unlikely possibility of the rebounds, steals, fouls, turnovers, etc., I was worried about and HC executed correctly to prevent a three point shot or a quick lay-up by Sienna, while using up about half the remaining time on the clock.
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Post by timholycross on Dec 22, 2018 14:57:14 GMT -5
In retrospect, the last 13 seconds of today's W was well coached. As an amateur fan, I was worried about the choice of making the third foul and first shooting foul to put Sienna on the line. However, CBC must know the percentage of a game tying three point shot was higher than the unlikely possibility of the rebounds, steals, fouls, turnovers, etc., I was worried about and HC executed correctly to prevent a three point shot or a quick lay-up by Sienna, while using up about half the remaining time on the clock. I figured the odds on an offensive rebound on a foul shot were pretty slim, even with HC (bad as their rebounding is overall the cardinal sin of giving up an OR on a foul shot I don't remember them committing that often). Nevertheless, it happened. Good reaction by the players forcing a horrendous 3 ball attempt at the buzzer.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 22, 2018 15:17:04 GMT -5
Check the rebound numbers. JF is an extraordinary shot blocker but he is not averaging a dozen rebounds a game. He’s a great player and we’ll miss him no doubt but we will not be replacing Sankes type rebound numbers It’s about more than just the number of rebounds that Floyd gets. He occupies at least one opposing player on the glass. We don’t have anyone else that requires rebounding attention from the opposing team. Without Floyd, our team rebounding will take a significant hit.
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Post by joutsHC77 on Dec 22, 2018 15:20:00 GMT -5
Our young talls need to be pumping some serious iron to add much needed muscle so they're ready next year!
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Post by possum on Dec 22, 2018 15:20:32 GMT -5
Its nice to win these games but struggling to beat bad teams at home does not raise my confidence level. Depth is a huge issue with this team and I think it will come back to bite us in the long run. Its apparent that Carmody is going to ride with the top 6, who will play huge minutes until Niego returns. Hard to think of this as an outstanding roster when its obvious the coach has no confidence in the last 6 players on the bench.
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Post by hchoops on Dec 22, 2018 15:21:24 GMT -5
Would it be possible for any of you long distance worriers to somehow enjoy the current state of the team ?
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 22, 2018 15:30:06 GMT -5
amen, teamer. carmody has assembled a great roster that is as resilient as they come. the number of deficits we’ve overcome is impressive. also outstanding late game strategy that clearly flummoxed siena. it’s nice to be the team that consistently WINS the close games after being on the short end of the stick so often under fcmb. this is a sign of a prepared and very well-coached team. Three scholarship players have been kicked out of school / off the team, and we are one of the thinnest rosters in the country in terms of bench minutes. (19.2% of minutes played come from the bench) He has brought in some very nice pieces, but I’m hesitant to call this a great roster. We played with basically six guys today. If the roster was great, we would have a deeper bench.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 22, 2018 15:32:10 GMT -5
Would it be possible for any of you long distance worriers to somehow enjoy the current state of the team ? I’m enjoying the 8-4 start, but it’s fair to be concerned about some issues with the style in which we play and roster makeup.
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Post by dadominate on Dec 22, 2018 15:38:13 GMT -5
Would it be possible for any of you long distance worriers to somehow enjoy the current state of the team ? great question, hoops. i could/do see concern about certain things about the team, but it’s not even worth investing the time in responding anymore to professional bitchers and moaners who post exclusive negativity in the midst of the best start to the season we’ve had in many years.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 22, 2018 16:08:26 GMT -5
Would it be possible for any of you long distance worriers to somehow enjoy the current state of the team ? What is the current state? The current state that I witnessed this week was a team that’s 6-deep (only 3-deep on defense) and barely beat 3-7 and 4-8 teams at home. If the team actually consistently played like they did in the last 10 minutes against UMASS, I would very much enjoy it. If the team continues to play sloppy, passive basketball and doesn’t impose any type of Will on opponents, I will not enjoy it.
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Post by HC1843 on Dec 22, 2018 16:11:45 GMT -5
Would it be possible for any of you long distance worriers to somehow enjoy the current state of the team ? I’m enjoying the 8-4 start, but it’s fair to be concerned about some issues with the style in which we play and roster makeup. It's fair to be concerned...bringbackcaro's posts are not about being concerned...they are headhunting, even when we win.... Cheers.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 22, 2018 16:29:46 GMT -5
Would it be possible for any of you long distance worriers to somehow enjoy the current state of the team ? What is the current state? The current state that I witnessed this week was a team that’s 6-deep (only 3-deep on defense) and barely beat 3-7 and 4-8 teams at home. If the team actually consistently played like they did in the last 10 minutes against UMASS, I would very much enjoy it. If the team continues to play sloppy, passive basketball and doesn’t impose any type of Will on opponents, I will not enjoy it. We understand the new narrative you've been promoting, on top of the "Carmody is a bad coach" mantra--that JF, JG, and CG are very good and that the rest of the team is not. For some reason, you appear to have a particularly low opinion of Matt Faw and Austin Butler. I'll guess that the "3-deep on defense" comment refers to your three favorite players. Here's what sports-reference has for defensive efficiency for our guys through 11 games: 95.1= Floyd--no surprise there, truly a superlative player 99.4= Faw--very surprising, particularly considering he is often on the court without JF 101.1= Grandison 101.7= Butler--interesting 103.2= Green 104.8= Benzan 107.1= Niego Only 11 games, and these calculations may not be convincing to some==could be some flaws in the algorithm. Still, I would be careful about blanket statements about player performance/quality, or lack thereof
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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 22, 2018 16:37:57 GMT -5
What is the current state? The current state that I witnessed this week was a team that’s 6-deep (only 3-deep on defense) and barely beat 3-7 and 4-8 teams at home. If the team actually consistently played like they did in the last 10 minutes against UMASS, I would very much enjoy it. If the team continues to play sloppy, passive basketball and doesn’t impose any type of Will on opponents, I will not enjoy it. We understand the new narrative you've been promoting, on top of the "Carmody is a bad coach" mantra--that JF, JG, and CG are very good and that the rest of the team is not. For some reason, you appear to have a particularly low opinion of Matt Faw and Austin Butler. I'll guess that the "3-deep on defense" comment refers to your three favorite players. Here's what sports-reference has for defensive efficiency for our guys through 11 games: 95.1= Floyd--no surprise there, truly a superlative player 99.4= Faw--very surprising, particularly considering he is often on the court without JF 101.1= Grandison 101.7= Butler--interesting 103.2= Green 104.8= Benzan 107.1= Niego Only 11 games, and these calculations may not be convincing to some==could be some flaws in the algorithm. Still, I would be careful about blanket statements about player performance/quality, or lack thereof Is there an explanation for how those numbers are calculated? I would imagine there isn’t someone glued to the Patriot League network tracking how the guy who each player is responsible for defending performs. Butler and Faw are sub-par defenders, often totally losing track of the guys they’re responsible for or getting blown by on dribble penetration. Floyd masks those deficiencies by erasing everything in the paint. Without him, we would be badly exposed on defense. it’s not a “narrative.” Floyd, Grandison, and Green have pretty clearly separated themselves as our best all-around players. While others may be good shooters (or sometimes be good shooters), there are too many holes in their games right now (defense, rebounding, creating for others, consistency, etc.).
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Post by sader81 on Dec 22, 2018 16:39:18 GMT -5
My goodness! The team is 8-4. Could you imagine the pissing and moaning here if the team was 4-8.? Enjoy the moments! Life is too short to complain when your team is winning. This is going to be a special season not seen in over a decade.
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Post by sader1970 on Dec 22, 2018 16:55:18 GMT -5
I don't know how good/great(?) Carmody is as a coach but is it a coincidence that now that Bob Chesney is head coach of football coaching a team that somehow never felt comfortable unless they spotted the opponent many points and had to come from behind that the basketball team is now doing the same? Two games in a row that needed big comebacks erasing 10 point deficits late in the game to eek out wins. Or is something in the LAC water?
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Post by thecrossisback on Dec 22, 2018 18:12:38 GMT -5
I was down on Carmody, but winning solves all problems.
He is 8-4. 4-0 at Hart Center
The record is the only thing that matters.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 22, 2018 18:34:30 GMT -5
The defensive ratings from sports-reference are "an estimate of points allowed per 100 possessions" [when the player is on the court].
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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 22, 2018 19:08:58 GMT -5
I was down on Carmody, but winning solves all problems. He is 8-4. 4-0 at Hart Center The record is the only thing that matters. I would be curious to hear what the “A Win Is A Win” and “The W Is All That Matters” crowd would think of the 11-0 start that St. John’s has had this year. I believe that Chris Mullin has received some flak around here, but that must all be just brushed aside now, right?
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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 22, 2018 19:13:10 GMT -5
The defensive ratings from sports-reference are "an estimate of points allowed per 100 possessions" [when the player is on the court]. Thank you. So PL DPOY Floyd would better the defensive rating of the other players when he is on the floor. If, for example, a perimeter player flies past a shot fake and gives a clear lane to the hoop that is erased at the rim by Floyd, that’s still considered a good defensive possession for said perimeter player.
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