Hendo can't win the big games

[OldHare]

Well, I see some similar trends. Not long ago Richman was the heel on bisonville with a long thread of a diminishing program. The bison won the SLT soon after. Earlier this season as the yotes came out winless in 5 games which is being followed by a long string of victories. Lee went from cleaning out his desk to 9-0 in conference. Somehow the most recent Summit COY may find the groove with some almost normal season game schedule and redeem his sorry team and the leadership of that bunch. On a more positive note, Baylor had 16 boards and 15 points and 4 assists.

[THE PRIDE IS BACK!!!]

Not even going to read this. Just going to say it's a stupid thread, and whoever created this is over exaggerating to the point of possible trolling. The Jacks had a terrible shooting night. Too many shots that were great looks but didn't fall in. Hendo is a great guy and a great coach. I'm behind him 100%.

[LakeJack]

Well it was Ft. Wayne. And I'm not sure what you think coaches do or don't do before a game. Do you think the pregame speech was to take this one easy and overlook them? Have you ever played an organized sport in your life?

You are right. That makes it better.

So Hendon was an assistant that lost to a pathetic Western Team and a Head Coach that lost to an equally pathetic Ft. Wayne team. Thanks for helping me make my point.

[blue?]

Your "point" is failed logic and no understanding of team sports. Go hang out in Bisonville troll.

[LakeJack]

Your "point" is failed logic and no understanding of team sports. Go hang out in Bisonville troll.

Hey Jr., with 64 posts, I've played on Championship Teams and been watching Jackrabbit Hoops since before you were born - I suspect. I also put my $$$ were my mouth is and contribute to the school and athletic program. You don't know me so let's not get personal.

That is not what this board is about. You may not know that your attack is frowned upon because you are so new.

[blue?]

I don't care how old you are or how much money you've given the athletic department. Your whole argument in this thread is flawed and is a giant overreaction to guys not making shots. As you can read I'm not the only one questioning your thoughts.

I would hope what's frowned upon on this board is personal attacks at players and baseless criticism you've levied here. Takes a real brave guy to anonymously bash Hendo on here the way you have.

[LakeJack]

I don't care how old you are or how much money you've given the athletic department. Your whole argument in this thread is flawed and is a giant overreaction to guys not making shots. As you can read I'm not the only one questioning your thoughts.

I would hope what's frowned upon on this board is personal attacks at players and baseless criticism you've levied here. Takes a real brave guy to anonymously bash Hendo on here the way you have.

So you are ok with last night's performance? Care to defend the other dismal performances?

They don't have to win every game but they can't sleep walk the big games. If they do it is fair to criticize. It is either the players or the coaches. I'm asserting the coaches don't have the players ready to go for big games. I hope Hendo proves me wrong. I love the Rabbits!

Once, ok. Twice is a trend, three times is a pattern. It is not ok to lose to USD at home with the talent that we have, especially THE WAY they lost.

The way they lost all the games I referred.

Player's parent? Coach's spouse??

Show me a loser who is ok with losing and I will show you a loser. You seem to be ok with losing.

[LakeJack]

29 games since USD has won at Frost. Think about that. Oh and they looked lost, and undisciplined while doing it. Not ready for the game.

[discoDancinRabbit]

There is not enough data on Hendo to claim he cannot win the big games. However the frustration is noted

[Carolina010]

29 games since USD has won at Frost. Think about that. Oh and they looked lost, and undisciplined while doing it. Not ready for the game.

Idk one way or the other I guess if he can’t win big games but what are you going to say if they come out and win by 20 tonight? Last night looked like a team that has only played 5 games in 2 months and after the rough start they all got frustrated and started pressing and rushing shots and taking bad shots and could just never get out of the hole. That doesn’t mean he do can’t win big games. How many “big”games do you think he has coached in his 1 and a half year head coaching career?

[LakeJack]

Idk one way or the other I guess if he can’t win big games but what are you going to say if they come out and win by 20 tonight? Last night looked like a team that has only played 5 games in 2 months and after the rough start they all got frustrated and started pressing and rushing shots and taking bad shots and could just never get out of the hole. That doesn’t mean he do can’t win big games. How many “big”games do you think he has coached in his 1 and a half year head coaching career?

Who is supposed to help the college kids when they get frustrated? Who reminds them to run the offense and not take bad shots? Who needs to use timeouts effectively? Who needs to have the Team ready to go at tip off.

I'm not calling for Hendo 's head, but he and the Team struggle in Big games. He hasn't had a ton of them, he also hasn't done anything with his opportunities to this point. That is bad at the Mid Major level in a one bid league.

If he wins by 20 tonight I will be happy, but it won't change my opinion that they weren't ready to play last night (or in last year's Summit Tournament, or etc, etc, etc) and he didn't adjust during last night's game. They looked terrible all night. I believe that is on the Coaching Staff and I'll bet Hendo would agree.

He has nothing but head room. I hope he figures it out and becomes a great Coach in big games. He is not right now and your post help make my point.

[Carolina010]

Who is supposed to help the college kids when they get frustrated? Who reminds them to run the offense and not take bad shots? Who needs to use timeouts effectively? Who needs to have the Team ready to go at tip off.

I'm not calling for Hendo 's head, but he and the Team struggle in Big games. He hasn't had a ton of them, he also hasn't done anything with his opportunities to this point. That is bad at the Mid Major level in a one bid league.

If he wins by 20 tonight I will be happy, but it won't change my opinion that they weren't ready to play last night (or in last year's Summit Tournament, or etc, etc, etc) and he didn't adjust during last night's game. They looked terrible all night. I believe that is on the Coaching Staff and I'll bet Hendo would agree.

He has nothing but head room. I hope he figures it out and becomes a great Coach in big games. He is not right now and your post help make my point.

You really think he just sat their on the sideline and was happy with all the terrible 3 pt shots Noah took last night. You think he didn’t tell them to run something during timeouts. I watch a lot of UNC games and Roy Williams doesn’t ever call timeouts even when the other team is on a big run so he has them at the end of games. He waits for the media timeout cause he trusts his guys to correct it. He’s a hall of fame coach with multiple championships. Is he doing it wrong?

Of course he is going to agree with you because he is the coach and he isn’t going to throw 20 year olds under the bus and say they are the reason they lost the game. But that doesn’t mean he is happy with the way they played.

[Nidaros]

Not even going to read this. Just going to say it's a stupid thread, and whoever created this is over exaggerating to the point of possible trolling. The Jacks had a terrible shooting night. Too many shots that were great looks but didn't fall in. Hendo is a great guy and a great coach. I'm behind him 100%.

I could not agree more. This thread is negative and not helpful. I really think this lay-off period really affected the team. Not being at the game, you would think that USD did some defensive planning on Friedel. Obviously when he misses three points shot like he did, something was planned an it worked to their credit. Maybe tonight it will be better.

[LakeJack]

You guys are right. Thanks for showing me the errors of my ways. This is really about the kids having fun and getting a participation ribbon after the Summit Tournament is over.

[jakejc795]

I could not agree more. This thread is negative and not helpful. I really think this lay-off period really affected the team. Not being at the game, you would think that USD did some defensive planning on Friedel. Obviously when he misses three points shot like he did, something was planned an it worked to their credit. Maybe tonight it will be better.

The rebounding and FT shooting were disappointing for the good guys, and unless LakeJack has evidence that Coach Henderson neglects either of those during practice, it's ridiculous to countenance such a thread.

Nevertheless, the "big game" argument is wholly subjective, as it'd appear the win against Utah State (the Mountain West leader) this year, NDSU last year, and the 'Yotes last year weren't "big." Plus, Henderson helped lead a team that'd been picked to finish 5th last year to a share of the league title, and this year isn't nearly over, particularly after the Jacks thump the 'Yotes tonight.