GDT: SDSU vs Omaha

[jacksstudent]

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Not to be negative but maybe TJ just has a lot to learn. hopefully we make strides but when you have the best player in the league with a handful of players returning... you should never be discussing tiebreakers for the 8th seed. Time will tell with coach I just hope he can find a groove.

[MontanaRabbit]

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I just want to leave my opinion here about the game. Yes, the Jacks lost, but I saw a team that fought all the way to the end. Some of you will say, "Who cares! They lost!" I would have been happy if they had lost by less than 20 to Omaha, but the Jacks pushed hard and amazed the all of us by getting within 2 (and giving Omaha quite a scare at the end.) This is a team who is still figuring things out and is actually showing some heart against much adversity (mostly from certain parts of the fanbase.) I'm proud of what this team did tonight and look forward to seeing them improve. I believe things can come together by March. #TrustTheProcess

You may be more optimistic than TJ.

[mitchellrabbit]

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Remember the good ol days when scoring 93 points meant you won by 30........

[jakejc795]

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I just want to leave my opinion here about the game. Yes, the Jacks lost, but I saw a team that fought all the way to the end. Some of you will say, "Who cares! They lost!" I would have been happy if they had lost by less than 20 to Omaha, but the Jacks pushed hard and amazed the all of us by getting within 2 (and giving Omaha quite a scare at the end.) This is a team who is still figuring things out and is actually showing some heart against much adversity (mostly from certain parts of the fanbase.) I'm proud of what this team did tonight and look forward to seeing them improve. I believe things can come together by March. #TrustTheProcess

Hope you're right, and I agree with the gist of what you're saying. When the Jacks were cutting the lead, I kept thinking "Man it'd be awesome if they could come back and win this."

If you watched Ian and Mike's postgame interview, there seemed to be a sense that maybe some of the team wasn't fully invested in aspects like the zone defense (as difficult as that may be for us to believe -- sorry for the sarcasm). Regardless of what happens this season, I hope fractures don't develop between teammates because that would have longer-term repercussions.

[OldHare]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl5shnIt75Y
postgame TJ
He does not look up much during this interview It is disappointing that Gentry is another existing roster member that does not have any athletic ability. It appears his statement about having offensive ability is more attractive than defense. How is this defensive attitude working? 101-93 is hard to understand that we cannot value defense. It can surely turn around, but at this point I have a hard time seeing that corner.

[jakejc795]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl5shnIt75Y
postgame TJ
He does not look up much during this interview It is disappointing that Gentry is another existing roster member that does not have any athletic ability. It appears his statement about having offensive ability is more attractive than defense. How is this defensive attitude working? 101-93 is hard to understand that we cannot value defense. It can surely turn around, but at this point I have a hard time seeing that corner.

Surely there's been a time that you've been disappointed with something that you have been involved in. If we've reached the point where we'll have presser "behavioral analysis," I shudder to think what direction some of these threads may go in.

TJ's in a profession where his every move gets to be dissected by folks like us. Yes, he likely makes more money than many of us, but that does not grant us license to misconstrue what he is saying. Can we at least agree that TJ did not offer an indictment of Cole's ability? In fact, TJ commended Cole and said he wished him the best. However, your post omits that key detail.

One of the only ways I would argue that TJ not be given at least two seasons to see this through is if his behavior or actions suggested lack of concern for player or program well-being. I would argue that his difficulty looking up during the postgame video stems from his disappointment with the current state of affairs not any ill will, but only TJ knows that for sure.

[UWMandSDSU]

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One of the only ways I would argue that TJ not be given at least two seasons to see this through is if his behavior or actions suggested lack of concern for player or program well-being. I would argue that his difficulty looking up during the postgame video stems from his disappointment with the current state of affairs not any ill will, but only TJ knows that for sure.

He will get at least three seasons since he is on a 3-yr contract.

[jakejc795]

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He will get at least three seasons since he is on a 3-yr contract.

The duration of a coach's contract has little bearing on whether they are terminated. We need look no further than U of M for recent confirmation of that. Heaven forbid we change AD's and the new person or Sell have a change of heart and adopt a perspective like that espoused by some of the posters on this forum.

[UWMandSDSU]

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The duration of a coach's contract has little bearing on whether they are terminated. We need look no further than U of M for recent confirmation of that. Heaven forbid we change AD's and the new person or Sell have a change of heart and adopt a perspective like that espoused by some of the posters on this forum.

I understand that, but I am confident in saying we will not be buying out a contract. If Nagy wasn't let go in those dark days TJ will get the full 3 years.

[jakejc795]

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I understand that, but I am confident in saying we will not be buying out a contract. If Nagy wasn't let go in those dark days TJ will get the full 3 years.

I guess that's what has me confused. People seem to forget the down years during Nagy's tenure.

[BTownJack]

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For those of you even considering TJ should be fired....stop drinking, go to bed, come back and delete these posts in the morning. No different than when you drunk text some x-girlfriend from 3 years ago.

Yes, TJ has a 3 year deal and SDSU sure as hell isn't going to buy out one of its first ever multi-year contracts.

SMH....

[jakejc795]

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For those of you even considering TJ should be fired....stop drinking, go to bed, come back and delete these posts in the morning. No different than when you drunk text some x-girlfriend from 3 years ago.

Yes, TJ has a 3 year deal and SDSU sure as hell isn't going to buy out one of its first ever multi-year contracts.

SMH....

Sadly I'm completely sober, but I've seen the negative coach-related commentary on here, Twitter, and Zim's chats

[OldHare]

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Surely there's been a time that you've been disappointed with something that you have been involved in. If we've reached the point where we'll have presser "behavioral analysis," I shudder to think what direction some of these threads may go in.

TJ's in a profession where his every move gets to be dissected by folks like us. Yes, he likely makes more money than many of us, but that does not grant us license to misconstrue what he is saying. Can we at least agree that TJ did not offer an indictment of Cole's ability? In fact, TJ commended Cole and said he wished him the best. However, your post omits that key detail.

One of the only ways I would argue that TJ not be given at least two seasons to see this through is if his behavior or actions suggested lack of concern for player or program well-being. I would argue that his difficulty looking up during the postgame video stems from his disappointment with the current state of affairs not any ill will, but only TJ knows that for sure.

TJ may have been a bit more straight forward with the existing players as we see a young man like Gentry move on after half a season of play. I do not think you can find any indication from me that TJ is not deserving of a particular number of seasons. The behavioral analysis is simply an observation that when you watch 100 interviews after a game, you will not observe a coach hanging his head for the duration. If you believe it is the realization that the job is more difficult than expected, then it is possible that is the explanation. Disappointment is an understatement. Maybe this will be the turning point for the season. That is more than possible. It will take a major undertaking by the coaching staff for that to be true. Otherwise, it might be the resignation to look toward next season as the rebound. I did not expect to have a rebuilding year(s) with the new coaching staff. I did not expect to find that the existing roster to be so under qualified to play defense or learn a new defense which may require greater athleticism than man to man defense. I might sound frustrated, but think if your name was Cole Gentry and someone patted you on the back after 6 months and said good luck with your old coach.

[RowdyRabbit]

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Defense is effort and communication. It can be taught. SDSU should not be this bad IMO, but I'm not a coach.

Im of the opinion that at this level you shouldnt have to teach effort. Communication I can see, but the effort should should come naturally. I know nothing, howevrr.

[OldHare]

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Omaha had a season tied high for made 3 point shots at 16. They shot 45.7% from long range. They were 50% at the 6:20 mark going 15-30. They finished 16-35 for the game. The Mavs average 22.9 3 point shots per game and average 35.5%. This is a recurring theme for our opponents and the 3 point shot. I would assume the coach would have some concern for the defense rather than look for more offense. Please explain what I am missing when I ask for defensive objectives after a 101-93 loss????