With what we can offer - things like no tradition of winning, not much media respect/interest, an apathetic fan base and a half full stadium at best for at least 50% of the home games (with sellouts often being 60-40 support wise and we're not always the 60)?
Yeah, I'd say he has, for the most part. We get raw talent. But I, like many, are sometimes frustrated by the on court strategy. I'm not in the fire CJD camp, but we need some outside input into the in-game I think.
This was a fair point. Even early on , when we had the momentum and reinvigorating at the beginning years of his tenure, we've not had the fan support and home court really needed. I think that led to dixon trying to go to UCLA. Writing was on the wall, last chance for a blue blood job.
I don't know a ton but i know our NIL is lower middle of pack in the big12. And , in spite of that this year we've been super competitive. Seems like every year, we have the injury bug. Don't know what to make of that.
I don't think there are 25 teams better than us but the schedule has been brutal. I live in CO and was at game sunday. we looked gassed, and early on it was clear the officials weren't calling it one way. In addition, even when dixon put edwards in and the younger guys, it was clear that they aren't ready for big minutes IMO. Mental mistakes on defense galore. Last thing ill say: Our PGs this year specifically, as of late have had so many head scratching decisions, missed deflections etc. i know nothing and will let you read between the lines but i've had more than a few moments this season especially as of late, wondering if there are more nefarious things at play...Probably way off base but i wish i didn't get that feeling. Harding was so good earlier this year. He was carving defenses getting into lane etc...and i wish i were joking.
Another note: I hate this conference. I think narratives play a big part. For instance..colorado NEEDED this game, losing what, 6 in a row? They had to have it. This conference is so deep that there is always a reason the other team needs it, especially when you're a middle of the pack team. WE got mugged at phog allen the last few mins. Nobody will change my mind. Same vs BYU. we've been right there this whole year. I've never seen a conference that i feel is so focused on parity. I really think it shows up in the officiating. For all teams. If you aren't top 4 you're really stuck. I think this year we'd be top 3-4 in every other p5 conference. At worst.
