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mpfunk · 11-29-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Santa Clara only shot 49% compared to 60% the year beffore, yet the Utes were blown out.

The Utes have problems on the offensive end. The defense has been the focus since Boylen got here, because he knows that is where you win. The offense will come with time.

This team will not be fixed until we can start phasing out Nevill.

MikeWaters · 11-29-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

The Utes have problems on the offensive end. The defense has been the focus since Boylen got here, because he knows that is where you win. The offense will come with time.

This team will not be fixed until we can start phasing out Nevill.

that's funny. when I played basketball, we got coached about both offense and defense. Boylen can't walk and chew gum?

DrumNFeather · 11-29-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

The Utes have problems on the offensive end. The defense has been the focus since Boylen got here, because he knows that is where you win. The offense will come with time.

This team will not be fixed until we can start phasing out Nevill.

So, 5 games into his junior season you're done with Nevill?

If you have faith that the team is turning around under Boylan, then why not have faith that he can toughen up Nevill. These type of changes don't happen over night.

mpfunk · 11-29-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DrumNFeather

So, 5 games into his junior season you're done with Nevill?

If you have faith that the team is turning around under Boylan, then why not have faith that he can toughen up Nevill. These type of changes don't happen over night.

Because last night Nevill played a team that didn't have anyone over 6-7. In this game he went to the free throw line zero times, got only 4 rebounds, and shot only 50%.

Look at guys like Weigh and Borha, they have improved a ton and improved quickly. Nevill just hasn't improved, in fact in many ways he looks worse.

DrumNFeather · 11-29-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

Because last night Nevill played a team that didn't have anyone over 6-7. In this game he went to the free throw line zero times, got only 4 rebounds, and shot only 50%.

Look at guys like Weigh and Borha, they have improved a ton and improved quickly. Nevill just hasn't improved, in fact in many ways he looks worse.

I'm not saying that he doesn't have a long ways to go, he does...but it is silly to give up on him at this point.

Plus he has no legit back up.

il Padrino Ute · 11-29-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

that's funny. when I played basketball, we got coached about both offense and defense. Boylen can't walk and chew gum?

Priorities.

This Utah team became extremely soft on defense under Giac.

RockyBalboa · 11-29-2007, 05:08 PM

I agree with Funk.

I think Boylen is going to prove to be a heck of a coach. He's a strict disciplinarian that requires his players focus on the fundamentals. I like Boylen's approach to the game. I especially like his enthusiasm. At times he reminds me former Wyoming Cowboys Coach McClain where the guy seems like he's about to spontaneously combust at any moment, although he doesn't look as weasly as McClain. I digress,,,but it's safe to say I like his approach and think that Boylen has a bright future as the coach up there.

It'll take a while, but I think given time to learn the system and gel that near the end of the season they will be very difficult to beat.

Indy Coug · 11-29-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Just so you know, this is a ridiculous analysis. Compare the numbers for the beginning of last year, against the weak competition at the beginning of the season.

Ute numbers will get worse of course over the year as the competition is better.

This is the best MikeWaters post ever.

mpfunk · 11-29-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

This is the best MikeWaters post ever.

In the words of your favorite band Foreigner or maybe it is Journey, who really can tell the difference, "Don't stop believin'"

The defense is much improved and at the end of the season you will see the Utes ranked in the upper half of the NCAA in FG% defense.

RockyBalboa · 11-29-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

In the words of your favorite band Foreigner or maybe it is Journey, who really can tell the difference, "Don't stop believin'"

The defense is much improved and at the end of the season you will see the Utes ranked in the upper half of the NCAA in FG% defense.

Given there's 300+ Basketball teams....define upper half.

11-29-2007, 05:08 PM	#17
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	I agree with Funk. I think Boylen is going to prove to be a heck of a coach. He's a strict disciplinarian that requires his players focus on the fundamentals. I like Boylen's approach to the game. I especially like his enthusiasm. At times he reminds me former Wyoming Cowboys Coach McClain where the guy seems like he's about to spontaneously combust at any moment, although he doesn't look as weasly as McClain. I digress,,,but it's safe to say I like his approach and think that Boylen has a bright future as the coach up there. It'll take a while, but I think given time to learn the system and gel that near the end of the season they will be very difficult to beat. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.