These quotes pretty much sum up what I see when I watch this team on offense. The games seem to come done to luck from the 3 pt line rather than scheme, hustle, athleticism, strategy, taking advantage of mismatches or basketball IQ. To me, it makes the whole experience of watching these games and rooting for this team unbelievably boring.
Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
While there are a few more sets/options run out of it, the offense is almost identical to what DK after the Vance experiment. Not great...
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
What has UMass done under McCall to deserve to be in a bigger tournament? This is the sad state of affairs UMass basketball is in, we’re right at home playing in a tournament with the likes of Weber and Greensboro and Ball St in a HS gympk77 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:00 amYou hit the nail on the head, again we get out coached, one team makes adjustment at half and the other does not !!! Basketball and football teams should not be getting blown out of games. I would also like to know how Bamford got an extension . Who the hell scheduled us into this tournament..... my high school gym is bigger than where they played and they still could not fill the gym !! Is this how a coach who has been in place for 5 years builds a program !!DanaDingle3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 9:57 pm Unbelievable how Weber came out of halftime with adjustments and executed over and over again while we did same old same old, and... game over.
I think we've seen enough of McCall. You can pick a guy off the street to go 48-67 with UMass' budget. What's maybe more astounding is how Bamford merited an extension and raise with the way football and basketball have looked.
I'm already close to checking out this year. Year 5, first two games away from home ugly losses to Yale and Weber St. Big pile of poop.
Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
Honestly I see the effort with the players out there. They're moving, hustling, talking. I dont see a lack of effort or hustle, but when other teams make adjustments to what we're doing, it seems we're slow to adapt to the change and we struggle. Seems like we're limited in the frontcourt and maybe Steadman will make a big difference. Theres talent on this team. Noah continually impresses me, CJ Kelly I think could use more time, Rich Kelly is a good compliment to Noah, and I like Buttrick. I think Walker has shown great energy and defensively has been pretty good. Just seems like we lack an inside game right now which hurts us when teams slow us down on the perimeter. But I feel like the team is working hard to make things happen
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
59 seconds left, #15 shooting two, he misses second shot & out rebounds 4 UMass on the blocks. COMPLETELY outhustled. Need to get way more aggressive for entire game. Also looked like Weeks didn’t want to be there in last 5 minutes, totally unlike his dad
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
Didn't get to catch the game, only checked the box score. 2nd half clearly stunk, but I feel like for most on here, the 2nd half was a self-fulfilling prophecy. You guys don't like McCall, we get it. They are 4 games into the season. Let's see how they respond today and Sunday and lets see how the team looks with Steadman. We aren't making the NCAA tournament barring a crazy run, so I just want to see improvement as the season goes along and when it matters most. And if that is working Steadman back slowly so he's fully healthy for A-10 play, so be it.
This tournament is the Jamaica tournament, the one that they were supposed to play in last year before COVID. They held it in St. Pete this year for that very reason. I don't know why you guys care so much about the size of the gym. Most of these early tournaments are played in HS gyms....But hey, any chance to knock the team, coach and AD you should grab I guess.
This tournament is the Jamaica tournament, the one that they were supposed to play in last year before COVID. They held it in St. Pete this year for that very reason. I don't know why you guys care so much about the size of the gym. Most of these early tournaments are played in HS gyms....But hey, any chance to knock the team, coach and AD you should grab I guess.
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
In the last 5 years what positive take away do you have from McCall? You are correct, I do not think he is a good coach and his road and neutral level reflect that. You will not change my mind, but honestly, how do you judge him as a good coach.natwam2547 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:26 pm Didn't get to catch the game, only checked the box score. 2nd half clearly stunk, but I feel like for most on here, the 2nd half was a self-fulfilling prophecy. You guys don't like McCall, we get it. They are 4 games into the season. Let's see how they respond today and Sunday and lets see how the team looks with Steadman. We aren't making the NCAA tournament barring a crazy run, so I just want to see improvement as the season goes along and when it matters most. And if that is working Steadman back slowly so he's fully healthy for A-10 play, so be it.
This tournament is the Jamaica tournament, the one that they were supposed to play in last year before COVID. They held it in St. Pete this year for that very reason. I don't know why you guys care so much about the size of the gym. Most of these early tournaments are played in HS gyms....But hey, any chance to knock the team, coach and AD you should grab I guess.
My issue with your improvement statement is this team is a bench of free agent pick-ups. If they improve, what does it show, we'll be starting over again next year with a new batch of guys.
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
Not once in my post did I say he was a good coach. I think he is definitely flawed, but aside from firing him after 4 games, why don't we ride out the season and support the team instead of regurgitating the same shit every time they lose. They have a lot of new faces, and it'll take some time to gel. And one of their biggest pieces which everyone agrees would be a starter in their biggest area of weakness right now, is not playing. They have 3 games in 4 days and were clearly being outplayed yesterday and you guys go back to the well of mocking McCall for saying he wants to shorten his bench but still playing 11 guys. Then in the same breath say McCall doesn't adjust. The guy clearly can't win with you guys. I'm not here to change your mind. If they are playing like garbage come A-10 time and we see a 10-14 place finish in our sights, I will join the charge with you. After 4 games it's absolutely ridiculous and I think the negativity from football/Bamford is definitely spilling over into basketball and this season was already a lost cause with some of you.PreecherJenkins wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:33 pmIn the last 5 years what positive take away do you have from McCall? You are correct, I do not think he is a good coach and his road and neutral level reflect that. You will not change my mind, but honestly, how do you judge him as a good coach.natwam2547 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:26 pm Didn't get to catch the game, only checked the box score. 2nd half clearly stunk, but I feel like for most on here, the 2nd half was a self-fulfilling prophecy. You guys don't like McCall, we get it. They are 4 games into the season. Let's see how they respond today and Sunday and lets see how the team looks with Steadman. We aren't making the NCAA tournament barring a crazy run, so I just want to see improvement as the season goes along and when it matters most. And if that is working Steadman back slowly so he's fully healthy for A-10 play, so be it.
This tournament is the Jamaica tournament, the one that they were supposed to play in last year before COVID. They held it in St. Pete this year for that very reason. I don't know why you guys care so much about the size of the gym. Most of these early tournaments are played in HS gyms....But hey, any chance to knock the team, coach and AD you should grab I guess.
My issue with your improvement statement is this team is a bench of free agent pick-ups. If they improve, what does it show, we'll be starting over again next year with a new batch of guys.
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
natwam2547 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:38 pmI think his biggest problem is he can’t win with the guys on the court. And this season is a lost cause already, this was supposed to be the year McCall turned the corner but losing to teams like Yale and Weber almost guarantee we won’t make even the NITPreecherJenkins wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 1:33 pm
Not once in my post did I say he was a good coach. I think he is definitely flawed, but aside from firing him after 4 games, why don't we ride out the season and support the team instead of regurgitating the same shit every time they lose. They have a lot of new faces, and it'll take some time to gel. And one of their biggest pieces which everyone agrees would be a starter in their biggest area of weakness right now, is not playing. They have 3 games in 4 days and were clearly being outplayed yesterday and you guys go back to the well of mocking McCall for saying he wants to shorten his bench but still playing 11 guys. Then in the same breath say McCall doesn't adjust. The guy clearly can't win with you guys. I'm not here to change your mind. If they are playing like garbage come A-10 time and we see a 10-14 place finish in our sights, I will join the charge with you. After 4 games it's absolutely ridiculous and I think the negativity from football/Bamford is definitely spilling over into basketball and this season was already a lost cause with some of you.
Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
I disagree, the energy/hustle from UMass is very inconsistent.
I see some are criticizing UMass' offense, but UMass' offense wasn't the problem last night, it was 100% their defense.
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
These 2 losses do not derail an NIT bid but they do greatly diminish the margin for error. If they’re the 2 worst losses on the season then it’s not bad. Unfortunately we all know we will have more bad losses. MM not off to a good start in his do or die season.
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I agree the energy/hustle is inconsistent. To a previous point, Walker injects consistent energy, but after arguably being the best player on the floor in the prior win, he doesn't even see the floor until almost 10 minutes go by last game. This afternoon, again, Dominguez is starting. As pointed out, he hasn't shown anything to be starting. I don't really care what happens in practice. This isn't the boy scouts where if you a generally do what's asked of you, you're rewarded. Winning matters.
About the offense: If they were winning, there would be less complaining. It stinks to watch, and they're losing.
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Re: Game 4, 2021-22: vs Weber State (11/18)
Video Guy is Brady Antonopoulos - probably not two of them!! Nice!!