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I wouldn’t.
Sounds about right.
I wouldn’t.
An argument can be made that NOW the AD may need to consider doing something. We can all have different opinions about what those specific changes should be but it's at least a conversation worth having.
The post I was responding to was blaming the AD for the issues we've seen in ALL SPORTS from the time that he started as AD. As if the guy should've shown up on day one and gotten into all 3 coaches faces with raised expectations and a new plan for the future.
Ok. Maybe I need some big boy pants too, huh?That's B.S. That is not what I said. You brought up the last two year crap. I was talking about the state of the program now and he needs to make changes if that is policy or moving away from what the status quo has been.
This has been the strangest argument I’ve read on here in a long time that didn’t involve the overall value of grunge music. I’m not sure he’s reading his own posts at this point.Ok. Maybe I need some big boy pants too, huh?
I will say that I FULLY understand that I am in the overwhelming minority, not just on this board but with sports fans in general, in thinking that coaches should be given more time on the job before being fired. I think about 90% of firings in college and pro sports are far too reactionary and happen too early. I'm of the opinion that stability and consistency are vital to the health of a sports team and constant changes after 2-3 years do nothing but exacerbate the problem. See the Browns, Raiders, Bucs, Jets, Dolphins, Kings, T-Wolves, Suns, Knicks, Cavs, Miami football, Nebraska football, USC football, etc.
So by those standards of most sports fans I understand why a lot of people feel like 4 years for Dixon is more than enough time. I happen to strongly disagree with that.
Ok. Maybe I need some big boy pants too, huh?
True. You haven't said he should be fired. I've probably made far too many posts in this one thread and its just become my own personal stream of consciousness at this point in response to ALL of the things that have been lamented about Dixon, not just what you've said. I'm off work and my wife and kid are out of town so I've got too much time on my hands.If you cared to look, I have been a staunch fan of Dixon and pleaded for patience. I am in no way advocating his immediate firing. What I am lamenting is that his coaching tenure at TCU to date has been inconsistent, wracked by recruiting issues, seemingly bereft of ability, totally lacking in basic fundamentals, and crushed in spirit. There is little to build on from year to year. That isn't a formula for looking forward with positivity.
It's not like the guy was Joe Schmoe when he arrived. Perhaps it is that dreaded "potential" that is Dixon's worst enemy...
This has been the strangest argument I’ve read on here in a long time that didn’t involve the overall value of grunge music. I’m not sure he’s reading his own posts at this point.
What are the pants you wear in the MWC? Just regular boy pants? Maybe big boy shorts? No pants at all?Absolutely you do.
He has a power 5 conference AD job it's not the MWC, when TCU is in a lull with its program he needs to step up.
What are the pants you wear in the MWC? Just regular boy pants? Maybe big boy shorts? No pants at all?
This has been the strangest argument I’ve read on here in a long time that didn’t involve the overall value of grunge music. I’m not sure he’s reading his own posts at this point.
Can’t be stated loud enough. It all starts and stops with the head coach. He signs off on who comes out of the tunnel.The roster is like his job.
I'm in favor of keeping him, for the record. But time is getting short.
Grunge music you say?
RIP Layne
I think it's an important discussion and I'm glad we're having it.You do have a lot of time on your hands.
At one time, I believe I called you "a jerk." That was uncalled for and beyond the pale. I do humbly apologize.True. You haven't said he should be fired. I've probably made far too many posts in this one thread and its just become my own personal stream of consciousness at this point in response to ALL of the things that have been lamented about Dixon, not just what you've said. I'm off work and my wife and kid are out of town so I've got too much time on my hands.
MUST bring in shooters. If we don't get better shooters into the program then we're not going to see much improvement. This years team with 2 more ~40% 3 point shooters probably wins 8-10 games.
I see PJ getting there before our eyes. He's getting more comfortable and more aggressive. Smith seems to struggle still, though he has a better idea of what's going on than earlier in the year. Bello didn't play nearly as much as I expected last night, maybe a matchup thing. We have talent, and more coming. I was hopeful for better this year but we're obviously not there yet.especially when you factor in that without bane and grayer the rest of the frogs roster has shot 29% from 3 this year.
farabello has shown nice potential and i would love to see him be more aggressive look for his shot from 3 as well as when driving the basketball.
rj, pj, and diante all have to get much better and i am not sure what the frogs will be getting from this recruiting class.
the biggest areas i read about miles game needing improvement is his shooting, not sure how consistent frank is from outside, and o'bannon's track record is pretty much blank through his usc career.
hoping easley can provide some help in this area as well as possibly todd and/or pearson
I see PJ getting there before our eyes. He's getting more comfortable and more aggressive. Smith seems to struggle still, though he has a better idea of what's going on than earlier in the year. Bello didn't play nearly as much as I expected last night, maybe a matchup thing. We have talent, and more coming. I was hopeful for better this year but we're obviously not there yet.
Still... for what was predicted and for replacing 9 roster spots... not that bad. I know I'll take a beating over that but I stand by it.
very much agree with you on pj and maybe i am crazy, but he does appear to just show flashes where he can be a difference maker in the future.
the outside shot has to get better and when it does he will be lethal going to the basket with his quickness.
smith reminds me at times of lat where he shows flashes and then he absolutely disappears. i think so much of this has to do with confidence.
at times i think bello, fuller, and rj look stifled in the walk the ball up the court mentality and tcu was at their best offensive when they pushed the tempo.
i think the biggest frustration for me about this year are not specifically the losses, but the continued pattern on the same type of mistakes and the continued ineptitude in the half court offense.
really wish they would take a look at what they are doing in the off season
My only concern with pushing the tempo is we have so many turnovers now - I can’t imagine what that might lead to...