Izzo "done chasing best players in the country"

[MUSF]

Can you post using crayons? I wasn't aware they knew how to read and write...

Ha, ha, ha... Like any true Michigan man, Keefe never misses an opportunity to remind everyone that it is a much better school than MSU.

That's okay, I'd rather root for the down to earth dummies at MSU than the scholars at UM who walk around with their noses in the air like they've got stars upon thars. Contrary to what most UM alums believe, Michigan is not the 9th Ivy League school. Hell, it's not even the best school in the conference.

[keefe]

Ha, ha, ha... Like any true Michigan man, Keefe never misses an opportunity to remind everyone that it is a much better school than MSU.

That's okay, I'd rather root for the down to earth dummies at MSU than the scholars at UM who walk around with their noses in the air like they've got stars upon thars. Contrary to what most UM alums believe, Michigan is not the 9th Ivy League school. Hell, it's not even the best school in the conference.

OK. Sure.

[Tugg Speedman]

Anyone see the end of the Kentucky/Florida game.  Was that final play by Kentucky the worst play ever.  Kentucky was down by 1 with 14 second left.  Whatever Cal drew up was not the keystone cops literally kicking the ball around until the clock ran out.

Cal has 1 to 3 more games with these guys.  In 10 days they will all announce they are going to the draft, hire agents and be out of school before April 1.  

Then the next class comes ... good luck to them.

[willie warrior]

Good point. Let's scrap what's worked for nearly a decade because it didn't work out this year.

What did Izzo say about fans who have forgotten three weeks ago?

Didn't say that--you did. As long as Buzz rides Derrick there will be performance issues. Book it.

[mattyv1908]

Anyone see the end of the Kentucky/Florida game.  Was that final play by Kentucky the worst play ever.  Kentucky was down by 1 with 14 second left.  Whatever Cal drew up was not the keystone cops literally kicking the ball around until the clock ran out.

Cal has 1 to 3 more games with these guys.  In 10 days they will all announce they are going to the draft, hire agents and be out of school before April 1.  

Then the next class comes ... good luck to them.

Does anyone else see the irony of criticizing a team and coach playing in their conference tournament championship losing to possibly the best team in the country while they themselves are heading to the NCAA tournament having won a championship two years ago?

[Tugg Speedman]

Does anyone else see the irony of criticizing a team and coach playing in their conference tournament championship losing to possibly the best team in the country while they themselves are heading to the NCAA tournament having won a championship two years ago?

They were the preseason #1.  They were not supposed to lose 12 games this year.  They were supposed to be Florida.  They are not even close.

[tower912]

I think he is also pointing out that it really doesn't matter what the coach draws up for a game winning play if the players don't run it.   

[MUSF]

Didn't say that--you did. As long as Buzz rides Derrick there will be performance issues. Book it.

Ok, so please enlighten me. What was the point of the following post?

"Here we go again. We do not need top 10-20 players. Just need top 100 switchables. Out team this year was loaded with top 100's--how has that worked out?"

You are clearly implying that we do need top 10-20 players.

BTW, what does this recruiting discussion have to do with "Buzz riding D. Wilson"? Nice try shifting the argument though.

[mattyv1908]

They were the preseason #1.  They were not supposed to lose 12 games this year.  They were supposed to be Florida.  They are not even close.

What was Marquette's preseason ranking?
What team did the entire Big East coaches pick to win the league?
Was Marquette supposed to lose 15 games this year?
Did Marquette play in their conference tournament championship?
Is Marquette headed to the NCAA tournament?
Did Marquette win a national championship two seasons ago?
Is Marquette or Kentucky better suited to compete for a championship next season?

If Kentucky underachieved this year, how horrendous was Marquette's season?

[Tugg Speedman]

What was Marquette's preseason ranking?
What team did the entire Big East coaches pick to win the league?
Was Marquette supposed to lose 15 games this year?
Did Marquette play in their conference tournament championship?
Is Marquette headed to the NCAA tournament?
Did Marquette win a national championship two seasons ago?
Is Marquette or Kentucky better suited to compete for a championship next season?

If Kentucky underachieved this year, how horrendous was Marquette's season?

Their are 2,000 threads on that subject.  This thread is about the success a team can have with "1 and dones." 

[tower912]

If Izzo had more 'one and dones', maybe the selection committee wouldn't have shafted him.   

[mattyv1908]

Their are 2,000 threads on that subject.  This thread is about the success a team can have with "1 and dones." 

You took a complimentary thread on Izzo and the job he's done at MSU and felt the need to bash Calipari and Kentucky.  Not I.

[Dawson Rental]

Here we go again. We do not need top 10-20 players. Just need top 100 switchables. Out team this year was loaded with top 100's--how has that worked out?

Did you read the article, Willie?  There was a message in there for you.

"Izzo's frustrations run deeper. There are a few reasons for this. One is the trap that snares most successful college coaches. They try to build programs so strong that nobody can question them. Then the program is built, and people question them more, because expectations are higher and more people are paying attention, and it drives the coaches nuts."

You really seem to revel in the role of being the gnat on the elephant's ass.

[NavinRJohnson]

BTW, what does this recruiting discussion have to do with "Buzz riding D. Wilson"? Nice try shifting the argument though.

In Willie's world, every thread has something to do with "Buzz riding D. Wilson." Dude couldn't be more of a one trick pony if he tried.