Re: Sean Miller
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:09 pm
I see that our rotation has actually gotten shorter than last year. despite the supposed depth. Down to 6 players, as predicted.
I sometimes catch myself doing that when I see something tasty across the room.CBCat wrote:Jefe wrote:
Only when it's a close game. Hopefully by March the others will be more dependable in those situations.BigSkyCatinMT wrote:I see that our rotation has actually gotten shorter than last year. despite the supposed depth. Down to 6 players, as predicted.
I count 9 players getting minutes, 7 players getting 10+ in the UTEP game.BigSkyCatinMT wrote:I see that our rotation has actually gotten shorter than last year. despite the supposed depth. Down to 6 players, as predicted.
Chicat wrote:I count 9 players getting minutes, 7 players getting 10+ in the UTEP game.BigSkyCatinMT wrote:I see that our rotation has actually gotten shorter than last year. despite the supposed depth. Down to 6 players, as predicted.
Anything good? Missed itTheBlackLodge wrote:Today's press conference starting very soon, for those interested: http://pac-12.com/videos/university-arizona
Timing of time outs has been questionable.3goggles wrote:I think CSM is a great coach but his lineup to end the game was stupid! That said its just a game and I am beyond glad CSM is our coach
First, I agree that the small lineup was a rather bad decision, among other bad decisions.3goggles wrote:I think CSM is a great coach but his lineup to end the game was stupid! That said its just a game and I am beyond glad CSM is our coach
PieceOfMeat wrote:First, I agree that the small lineup was a rather bad decision, among other bad decisions.3goggles wrote:I think CSM is a great coach but his lineup to end the game was stupid! That said its just a game and I am beyond glad CSM is our coach
Second, I'm tired of seeing things like "beyond glad CSM is our coach" or "wouldn't have any other coach". Coach has been here long enough that the fans should feel ok with leveling some criticism at him without having to couch heir statements with platitudes. Not necessarily picking on you 3goggles, just your post reminded me of how often I hear/see it and it's getting annoying.
Can't sub as easily when you dont have time outs at the endbillk78 wrote:Has he explained the reasoning behind going small at the end? At the very least couldn't he have done defensive substitutions and put Zeus in just to get a big body in the lane to prevent the drive?
But on defense it does. Zeus just needs to stand there and he changes the way teams attack the basket. His mere presence alone (even on off nights) can stop penetration to the bucket....and that's how Oregon State scored their last few points.rgdeuce wrote:I didn't like it, but then again our bigs played like they were 6'4 tonight anyway, so I don't think it mattered
Agree wholeheartedly with this.PieceOfMeat wrote:First, I agree that the small lineup was a rather bad decision, among other bad decisions.3goggles wrote:I think CSM is a great coach but his lineup to end the game was stupid! That said its just a game and I am beyond glad CSM is our coach
Second, I'm tired of seeing things like "beyond glad CSM is our coach" or "wouldn't have any other coach". Coach has been here long enough that the fans should feel ok with leveling some criticism at him without having to couch heir statements with platitudes. Not necessarily picking on you 3goggles, just your post reminded me of how often I hear/see it and it's getting annoying.
True. I just want to know the reasoning behind it. I think you need a big man in to stop the drive.Machina wrote:Can't sub as easily when you dont have time outs at the endbillk78 wrote:Has he explained the reasoning behind going small at the end? At the very least couldn't he have done defensive substitutions and put Zeus in just to get a big body in the lane to prevent the drive?
How so?CalStateTempe wrote:For better or worse, Miller is a slave to KenPom.
I think he's done all he can to preach toughness to Zeus and Bash... And I think he reached the end of his rope tonight. It seemed pretty clear to me he was sending a message to both of them that if you cannot play tougher than over-matched opponenets, you are going to sit your a$$ on the bench when the game is in the line. And if we lose, so be it.3goggles wrote:I think CSM is a great coach but his lineup to end the game was stupid! That said its just a game and I am beyond glad CSM is our coach
Hey Rain Man, we heard you the first time.Machina wrote:Can't sub as easily when you dont have time outs at the endbillk78 wrote:Has he explained the reasoning behind going small at the end? At the very least couldn't he have done defensive substitutions and put Zeus in just to get a big body in the lane to prevent the drive?
This.Katzenfreund wrote:Miller should consider hiring better offensive assistants. Shooting, playing against various defensive schemes as well as utilizing our physical advantages leaves a lot to be desired. As long as he can't figure out how to consistently maximize our talent on both ends of the floor, the Elite Eight will be his ceiling.
You sure about that? You sure he would not have subbed if he had a time out? Remember the Florida game? Other than your obsession with me and some stupid idea in your head that you think you have any idea what you are talking about, not sure what the Fiesta Bowl has to do with Miller not having a time out. Hell yeah I wish there was one more TO at the end of the fiesta bowl, but since RR didn't have one to use at the end of that game it is okay Miller didn't tonight?Harvey Specter wrote:Hey Rain Man, we heard you the first time.Machina wrote:Can't sub as easily when you dont have time outs at the endbillk78 wrote:Has he explained the reasoning behind going small at the end? At the very least couldn't he have done defensive substitutions and put Zeus in just to get a big body in the lane to prevent the drive?
He was not subbing in even if he had a TO to use. Would having one available have been nice? Yup... I wish we had one at the end of the Fiesta Bowl, too. How about you?
Agreed. got to get some ideas/ offensive schemes going. I mean even talking to Kerr a little bit, something.dmjcat wrote:This.Katzenfreund wrote:Miller should consider hiring better offensive assistants. Shooting, playing against various defensive schemes as well as utilizing our physical advantages leaves a lot to be desired. As long as he can't figure out how to consistently maximize our talent on both ends of the floor, the Elite Eight will be his ceiling.
Sean Miller is an excellent recruiter and an excellent defensive coach. But he can't coach his way out of a wet paper bag on the offensive end.
Passing the ball around the perimeter......and I'm not just talking about tonights game, is not an offense.
When we hired RRod in football we essentially adopted Oregons style of play offensively. I wish we could do the same in basketball without losing Sean. Altmans offense is heads and tails better than ours.
I agree. Hiring recruiters without XO guys can only go so far.Katzenfreund wrote:Miller should consider hiring better offensive assistants.
dmjcat wrote:This.Katzenfreund wrote:Miller should consider hiring better offensive assistants. Shooting, playing against various defensive schemes as well as utilizing our physical advantages leaves a lot to be desired. As long as he can't figure out how to consistently maximize our talent on both ends of the floor, the Elite Eight will be his ceiling.
Sean Miller is an excellent recruiter and an excellent defensive coach. But he can't coach his way out of a wet paper bag on the offensive end.
Passing the ball around the perimeter......and I'm not just talking about tonights game, is not an offense.
When we hired RRod in football we essentially adopted Oregons style of play offensively. I wish we could do the same in basketball without losing Sean. Altmans offense is heads and tails better than ours.
The mirror that is your posting history begs to differ with the implication that you have more of an idea of what you are talking about ...Machina wrote:Other than your obsession with me and some stupid idea in your head that you think you have any idea what you are talking about
dmjcat wrote:Sean Miller is an excellent recruiter and an excellent defensive coach. But he can't coach his way out of a wet paper bag on the offensive end.Katzenfreund wrote:Miller should consider hiring better offensive assistants. Shooting, playing against various defensive schemes as well as utilizing our physical advantages leaves a lot to be desired. As long as he can't figure out how to consistently maximize our talent on both ends of the floor, the Elite Eight will be his ceiling.
Lute Olson must be cringing watching the games. Didn't one of his teams lead the nation in scoring one year?KaibabKat wrote:Paul Westhead is available for consulting - now that would be interesting, a Miller Defense with a Westhead Offense.
Not sure, but I know the Cats have lead the nation in FT% in the pastMerkin wrote:Lute Olson must be cringing watching the games. Didn't one of his teams lead the nation in scoring one year?KaibabKat wrote:Paul Westhead is available for consulting - now that would be interesting, a Miller Defense with a Westhead Offense.
Odogg:Olsondogg wrote:dmjcat wrote:This.Katzenfreund wrote:Miller should consider hiring better offensive assistants. Shooting, playing against various defensive schemes as well as utilizing our physical advantages leaves a lot to be desired. As long as he can't figure out how to consistently maximize our talent on both ends of the floor, the Elite Eight will be his ceiling.
Sean Miller is an excellent recruiter and an excellent defensive coach. But he can't coach his way out of a wet paper bag on the offensive end.
Passing the ball around the perimeter......and I'm not just talking about tonights game, is not an offense.
When we hired RRod in football we essentially adopted Oregons style of play offensively. I wish we could do the same in basketball without losing Sean. Altmans offense is heads and tails better than ours.
You are definitely entitled to an opinion...and since you don't like the offense that Miller runs, what exactly do you think he should run? How would the offense improve if it was a different system than the motion? What are your solutions?
Yep - two of them in fact.Merkin wrote:Lute Olson must be cringing watching the games. Didn't one of his teams lead the nation in scoring one year?KaibabKat wrote:Paul Westhead is available for consulting - now that would be interesting, a Miller Defense with a Westhead Offense.
lolBosy Billups wrote:These posts would not exist if McConnell shot and hit that 3 in the last seconds.
This was a tough road game, sunday night, after many days in Oregon. We just didn't have the "it" from the beginning, and OSU was playing like it was their NC game.
It happens, when they come to McKale, the outcome will be completely different. It's just one game.
Last year was our year to win it all, but this year can be too if we learn from these close losses. Note, we haven't been blown out, ala Duke yesterday at NC State. Chillax all.
I wonder how we ranked nationally in '96-'97 when we won it all... Must have been terrific, we had great coaching then, obviously.Machina wrote:Not sure, but I know the Cats have lead the nation in FT% in the pastMerkin wrote:Lute Olson must be cringing watching the games. Didn't one of his teams lead the nation in scoring one year?KaibabKat wrote:Paul Westhead is available for consulting - now that would be interesting, a Miller Defense with a Westhead Offense.
Makes sense... 3 of our 4 Final 4 appearances.KaibabKat wrote:Yep - two of them in fact.Merkin wrote:Lute Olson must be cringing watching the games. Didn't one of his teams lead the nation in scoring one year?KaibabKat wrote:Paul Westhead is available for consulting - now that would be interesting, a Miller Defense with a Westhead Offense.
2002-03 = 85.2 ppg
2003-04 = 87.6 ppg
1997-98 = 90.8 ppg = highest scoring Arizona team but only 3rd in the nation that year.