January 5, 200917 yr I thought UC laid down and quit halfway through the second half. Hoard and Machuck were even commenting on it. They were not challenging shots...failing to communicate.. Just burn the tape a move on. Is there any concern with Gates? I have only seen a handful of games, but is he not producing as much as expected? Doesn't seem to making an impact defensively...not getting a many blocks, and not really a glass cleaner.
January 5, 200917 yr This is a very important stretch for ol' Mick . If they get blown out consistently he could be on the hot seat.
January 5, 200917 yr Is there any concern with Gates? I have only seen a handful of games, but is he not producing as much as expected? Doesn't seem to making an impact defensively...not getting a many blocks, and not really a glass cleaner. Gates is 2nd in scoring and 1st in boards in only 21 minutes a game. His problem has been foul trouble....
January 5, 200917 yr If they get blown out consistently he could be on the hot seat. He will not be on the hot seat until next season at the earliest and likely not for another year after that...
January 5, 200917 yr He will not be on the hot seat until next season at the earliest and likely not for another year after that... I agree. the focus at UC in the B-East is the football program.
January 5, 200917 yr I agree. the focus at UC in the B-East is the football program. Has the football success lessened the heat on Mick?
January 5, 200917 yr Has the football success lessened the heat on Mick? No. In a sense the whole move to the B-East has taken the focus from the basketball program and shifted to football. I think Mick has a pretty long leash.
January 6, 200917 yr I'm sick of listening to everyone on the dial complaining about Cronin. Most must fail to realize that his cupboard was more than bare when he arrived. Like GT stated, if the struggles continue 12 months from now then I can understand but the UC job wasn't going to be a quick fix when he took over for Kennedy.
January 6, 200917 yr I'm sick of listening to everyone on the dial complaining about Cronin. Most must fail to realize that his cupboard was more than bare when he arrived. Like GT stated, if the struggles continue 12 months from now then I can understand but the UC job wasn't going to be a quick fix when he took over for Kennedy. I fully believe things would be totally different if Downey stayed. He didn't and Mick was handed Ced McGowan and told get to work. Right now the sophomore class is not getting it done and it's killed them the last two games. I'm not giving up on them yet, but they need to step it up. And fast...
January 6, 200917 yr I fully believe things would be totally different if Downey stayed. He didn't and Mick was handed Ced McGowan and told get to work. Right now the sophomore class is not getting it done and it's killed them the last two games. I'm not giving up on them yet, but they need to step it up. And fast... Mick needs to not be on the "hot seat" because he is bringing in recruits... The sophomore class isn't producing as much as we thought they would, but really anything that great from those kids would be a bonus. What did he have to sell to them? I don't think he expected any of those guys to be stars in the Big East. I have high hopes for Kilpatrick next season in terms of scoring. Then we get into Benahan and whoever else that class may bring and then its a whole new story...
January 6, 200917 yr I'm sick of listening to everyone on the dial complaining about Cronin. Most must fail to realize that his cupboard was more than bare when he arrived. Like GT stated, if the struggles continue 12 months from now then I can understand but the UC job wasn't going to be a quick fix when he took over for Kennedy. He was dealt a pretty rough hand. I think it will be a while before he gets any heat, or unless they get pummeled a bunch in conference play. I think their effort has been questioned on more than one occaision...Mick as alluded to not playing hard. Playing hard should be a given. I think his assessment of Marquette beating anyone because they were so hot is not real valid, because UC simply didn't guard them. They didn't make people put it on the floor and beat them off the bounce. I think MC has a long leash.
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