Coach Wojo

[brandx]

Belmont was the better coached team for the entire game despite having disadvantages in size, athleticism, and depth.

If Belmont had the exact same players, but they were mainly freshmen and sophomores with only three that had ever played for the team before, coaching would have made no difference. We would have won easily. This is a veteran, well-coached team that has put in the time playing together.

[Herman Cain]

As I said, the jury is still out as we are looking for more evidence. Thus far it has not been the best start for Wojo.

And don't get me wrong: I am a fan of the hire. But I think it is fair to expect better results than what we have seen.

I completely agree with your assessment. W's are what matters.

[brewcity77]

Belmont went to the dance last year.   They were one of the most efficient offensive teams in all of college basketball last year.    They lost one player off of that team.    Last night was not the first time they have played a high-major.   Their experience at crunch time, their understanding of how to take what the defense gave them as well as how to break down the defense, their having been there before  (vs 5 freshmen, 2 sophs, 3 juniors, only 2 of whom have been anywhere near a focal point at the D1 level) was the difference.   

MU will get better.   But there is a learning curve for the coaches and the players.

Another thing to consider, when Belmont knocked off #12 North Carolina in the Dean Dome two years ago, Bradshaw, Bradds, Smith, and Laidig all played in that game. These guys were not going to be daunted coming into the BC. Just not going to happen. They've been there done this on a bigger stage than the one we presented them with.

It's a big deal to us because we lost to a mid-major, but I have a feeling it's far less of a big deal to them, who are just sort of used to doing this type of thing.