No. 7 Texas vs. No. 2 Tennessee in Round of 32

We saw both Hunters last night.  Six or more lazy passes, and then some [too] late heroics. 

I think Terry and the staff coached well this season.  We saw some very exciting games.  RT needs two more years to build a core roster not dependent on one and done portal players [or one and done freshmen, but that era is rapidly coming to its end].  The NCAA tournament did not showcase it but the team played fast most of the season - it was seldom like watching paint dry.  

He is not a perfect coach, but there are FEW WRIGHT Ks to go around.  I think he was too patient with players on several occasions, including with Hunter last night.  I think he missed an open opportunity not playing Chris Johnson extended minutes in the pre-conference, so that he would have become a factor as a tall PG for the team rather than an end of the bench guy.  Gerry, am I missing something about CJ?  Did he not have the skills I thought he had and that I thought he flashed a few times in limited minutes early?  Was he a bad teammate?

And, Chendall Weaver!  I am most sorry to see the season end because there will be no more Weaver moments for eight months.

In the rear view mirror?  I was unhappy with Beard's hiring for two reasons.  I didn't like his preferred style of ball or his penchant for running guys in and out of programs.  Then I had to swallow an "Arterio Morris."  Well, Morris transferred to Kansas but Self kicked him off the team before fall practice because he was charged with a rape soon after he got to Lawrence.

If we can keep RT, Haith, Chris, and that staff largely in tact for a couple more years I think Texas hoops will thrive.  I think they will both recruit and game plan well.  Of course, if Mark Few really wants a warmer climate to finish out his career...

8 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Yes. That was ridiculous that Hunter was still inbounding the ball late into the game ... when Texas finally made the change. It was clear Hunter was melting down early on in the game, and that change should have happened in the first half. 

Texas gave away way too many possessions against a quality defensive team. 

17 TO's... probably 12 unforced.

This is my issue with Rodney, it's like he forgets what unfolded in the regular season..  He just frustrates me knowing when the team is struggling or turning over the ball constantly.. he doesn't make an adjustment.  

Jerry Hamilton Does the lack of improvement by TH reflect on the coaching staff?

1 hour ago, Thiefery said:

This is my issue with Rodney, it's like he forgets what unfolded in the regular season..  He just frustrates me knowing when the team is struggling or turning over the ball constantly.. he doesn't make an adjustment.  

I mean what adjustments can you really make when your two primary ball-handlers are handing the ball over to the opposition like fun-size candy on Halloween night? 

Good news - Did great on  taking the under on Texas games in tourney.  However, 6 million in NIL budget means this is one of the most overpaid teams in sports.  We didn't run 1 inbound play the entire game.  Possessions out of time outs were dismal.  Time to move on...  

Sucks Men's Hoop and baseball are the 2 worst sports on the 40 Acres.  

4 hours ago, therustler said:

Jerry Hamilton Does the lack of improvement by TH reflect on the coaching staff?

Not sure that's a place Gerry wants to go. 

Gerry , watching Marquette vs Colorado gave me a thought considering your use of the word "embarrassing" concerning the disappointing performance last night. 

Embarrassing reminds me of Chris Jackson of Georgetown melting down when passing the ball to James Worthy of North Carolina in 83 title game. Or Chris Webber calling time out when Michigan didn't have any vs same NC team. Or closer to home, the loss to Abilene Christian in NCAA tournament that ushered Shaka out at Texas. 

Shaka just won to go to the Sweet 16. Does his stay at Texas mean he was an embarrassing coach at the helm of our team? We lost a lot of games like last night. 

My conclusion, is when you choose to repeatedly call out TH arn't you really just blaming RT for having him out there? TH made most of us  crazy this season. Why do you think he left him out there might be a better question?

@Gerry HamiltonAny updates on Ulrich Chomche? G-League not an option anymore. Headed to the draft then?