tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post1163934049363930318..comments2023-10-20T04:16:20.694-05:00Comments on Cracked Sidewalks: Marquette Post-Season Roundtable - Part TwoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-89874677934978188202009-03-27T08:45:00.000-05:002009-03-27T08:45:00.000-05:00Honestly, lets let up a little on the untamed prai...Honestly, lets let up a little on the untamed praise of Buzz. I'll start by saying Buzz DID exceed my expectations. I was one of those people who felt we should have hired a flashy candidate, a big name, and Buzz overcame a lack of initial media hype and support from the MU faithful to put on a great season. That being said, when describing Buzz, the word I come to think of is inexperienced. For as much of a numbers guy as he is, he still lacks in other crucial areas. Knowledge of when to call timeouts-his strict one timeout per the 1st half was excruciating to watch vs. Missouri. The same held true for the Villanova game 1st half. Villanova and Missouri are not Depaul, and he can't get away with refusing to call a T.O. if needed. Also, the lack of bench use. Some people may wish to opt out of actual discussion by tagging this hindsight but did anyone really feel that a 7 man rotation was enough? The season of what-if extends to what if Buzz incorporated Acker, Butler, and Cubillian earlier? And while it was exciting and awesome to see D. James return to the floor after being told his MU career was over, although it became very apparent that Dom wasn't effective, Buzz kept him on the court way too long after his inability was exposed. While I'm not trying to be ridiculous in discussing the legacy of this team (unlike blogger James), we need to temper this unbriddled excitement of Buzz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-59942615301674317512009-03-26T13:35:00.000-05:002009-03-26T13:35:00.000-05:00Dear Cracked Sidewalks- I was introduced to your b...Dear Cracked Sidewalks- I was introduced to your blog this year, and would just like to take a moment to thank you for your outstanding coverage of Marquette Men's Basketball. More often than not, you say what I have been thinking, and it's comforting to visit a site where the fans are as passionate about MU Hoops as I am. THANK YOU!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-24770202264972325032009-03-26T13:31:00.000-05:002009-03-26T13:31:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-78835109488401787372009-03-26T13:11:00.000-05:002009-03-26T13:11:00.000-05:00I agree in regards to every year having a first ra...I agree in regards to every year having a first rate recruiting class. While it is harder to get a 1st rate recruit here without guaranteeing starting or a lot of playing time, it is essential we have a talented bench in case someone gets hurt, transfers, doesn't develop and when we play deeper teams. Can Buzz do it? It is easier to find a talented JUCO that fell through the cracks, but they are not equal to the talent we will face in the BEAST day in and day out.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134102112948628618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-34713344629561399322009-03-26T11:24:00.000-05:002009-03-26T11:24:00.000-05:00Gotta be happy that the Big East is not going to b...Gotta be happy that the Big East is not going to be nearly as tough as it was this past season. It will make the transition easier.<BR/><BR/>Let's see if Buzz can follow up this solid recruiting class with some more good players in the two classes to follow. Looks like the class entering in Fall 2010 will have some role players which is very important, but we need some serious skill in here more than once in every 4 years.HoopsMalonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559587115861277905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-40379009831533661972009-03-26T10:56:00.000-05:002009-03-26T10:56:00.000-05:00I'm keeping an eye on assistant-coach and player d...I'm keeping an eye on assistant-coach and player departures, of which there were plenty each off season during coach Crean's tenure -- specifically assistant coaches. I always suspected that this affected player development and comfort, despite the public stance of it "being a great credit to coach Crean and how he grooms his assistants."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com