I am starting to think unless we hire (which won't happen) a Calapari type Coach who is willing to cheat we are not going anywhere, let's just face it.  I don't care who everyone wants to blame anymore, we just stink and unless this staff recruits a Jabari it isn't going to change much and I suspect all, regardless of views, have had enough - I know I have.  I'll be happy to jump on the bandwagon if by some miralce they actually do turn this around.  I am done with any support and will not buy tickets next year or give another dinero, period, hasta luego.

MrBrightside wrote:

I am starting to think unless we hire (which won't happen) a Calapari type Coach who is willing to cheat we are not going anywhere, let's just face it.  I don't care who everyone wants to blame anymore, we just stink and unless this staff recruits a Jabari it isn't going to change much and I suspect all, regardless of views, have had enough - I know I have.  I'll be happy to jump on the bandwagon if by some miralce they actually do turn this around.  I am done with any support and will not buy tickets next year or give another dinero, period, hasta luego.

I don't see any blame going on here. Long-time season ticket holders and supporters of the program are frustrated as hell, but no one really gives a crap. I don't care what happens any more with the AD or coach because I've resigned myself to the fact that we're the Cleveland Browns of the A-10.

I told everyone last year that Colter was not going to be good enough to get us to the next level. I didn't need the sample size Ferry needed. I hope he can get someone better in here next year.

First of all, there is no way in hell we get a Jabari Parker or Calipari type coach.  That's madness.  Still, it would be nice if I saw some sort of offense.  It was absurd how much better Mooney's offense looked than ours.  I stand by my earlier prognosis that I want a coach who preaches defense.  Give me someone from Bo Ryan's coaching pipeline (Greg Gard or Rob Jeter) so I can actually see some freaking defense for a change.  When GA hired Ferry I read all these proclamations about running and gunning.  That sounded exactly like RE's style of play.  If it didn't work for RE, why would it work for Ferry?  I also think it's asanine that Ferry is making 600,000k to coach this squad.  Spring Signing Period better impress me.

Pretty obvious this team has quit. Won't win another game.

duq81 wrote:

One good thing about it. Ferry has to know now that his two point guards, along with Jones just aren't going to cut it. Those three, along with White were 4-21. That's beyond awful. He really needs to start giving Watkins and Lewis some more floor time as well. He's got two players he can count on for next year in Mason and McCoy. Quit wasting time with Jerry Jones as well.

 
I'm starting to wonder if this coaching staff has a clue on the quality of player required at be an A-10 guard.  With the exception of Mason (who fell into the Dukes' lap almost by default), none of the guards on this team are truly A-10 quality starters right now.  And I'm not sure that any of them can develop into one; projected bench players all.  All of these guys are recruits that this coaching staff has signed.

Now FAM. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water. We need a better point guard and help at the swing position. We have three scholies to give. The kid from St. Anthony's, a marksman to complement Mason, and a tall guard who can slash coupled with Micah and McKoy (and hopefully Robinson) could make us a .500 team. I like Watkins and think Gill will improve. Improving the 1 and 4 moves Colter, Ridenour (should also get better)  and Jones to backup roles. Plus White will be better adjusted next year. I'm not looking through the rose colored glasses or smoking the same silliness I see posted elsewhere, just continuing to state what I think is obvious. Of course if Colter and Jones are in the starting lineup in November, then the Amodio/Ferry combo will start to look like the Colleary/Nee show. Except it will cost 3 times more and be done with far better facilities and amenities.

After reading the game story in the Post-Gazette, I was thrilled to see how engaged the coach and the players were in the outcome of the Pitt game, just minutes after they got their butts kicked.

In a way, I was more optimistic during Danny Nee's last year than I am today.  I knew that he was done, and we could look forward to a new coaching staff.  We certainly can't say the same thing today.

So far, I have little confidence in the ability of this staff:  1) to recruit A-10 quality players and players who can play in their system; 2) in their coaching philosophy and their system with minimal emphasis on defense; 3) regarding their game day strategy and adjustments; 4) in having the team ready to play every game; 5) to develop their players and 6) to win. 

At least SHOW ME SOMETHING instead of the garbage that we saw last night and repeatedly over the last 2 years.

I usually consider it a total waste of time whenever the Dukes play Pitt or Richmond, but I ended up going last night.

We don't play any defense or run any plays for Mason. Micah ended up with a good statistical night, but the game was out of reach when we finally started getting him some good shots from beyond the arc.

I was mildly amused that Ferry resorted to a press & frequent substituting to keep the players' legs fresh.  After he spent all of last season crying about not having good players & needing guys who could play "his way," I found it ironic that he's resorted to playing Everhart's way.