Hurley is in denial about Sanogo

[Palatine]

He repeated that he play couldn't Sanogo because St John's went small. That is the most absurd thing that I have heard from a coach in a while. This isn't sailing, we weren't in a tacking duel. We didn't have to match St. John's moves. They made a move, going small, and it worked. Why not make a counter move?

In the post game, the press was afraid to really dig into question. What a bunch a scared bunnies. Why couldn't we force St John's to match us? Why did we have to match them?

 

[bendm]

delete this thread. the topic has been discussed ad nauseum in EIGHT other threads since the game ended.

 

[UCfor3]

Oh good. Another thread like the other six. The only worse look than Hurleys coaching today is our fanbases tantrum reaction.

 

[bendm]

Hurley Outcoached

Hurley needs to apologize now. I wouldn't blame Sanogo if he transferred. He can go anywhere he wants. This is legit malpractice

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[bendm]

Hurley coaching malpractice

Whaley was scoring inside too. Yeah that’s a fine option, as well. But there is no denying, in this specific game, that Sanogo was causing some havoc underneath for them. That has to be incorporated at least somewhat in that situation. Hurley reverted back to his comfort 5 players but you...

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[bendm]

Sanogo wants more PT

Ohhhhh got it. So when we let teams dictate with Bigs which leaves us having to play two of Whaley/Sanogo/Carlton that’s OK, but when teams dictate guards, that’s not OK. Makes sense now. Bigs are the strength of this team, do you really not see that? Sanogo and Carlton combined are getting...

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[bendm]

A really puzzling game

furnished by Dan Hurley No he can't shoot for the players or dribble for the players BUT why no Sanogo in the final 5-8 minutes? You needed a rim protector and someone to make some shots and that's what Adama provided before you yanked him SJs used basically a 5 guard offense at the end and they...

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[bendm]

This one’s on the coaching staff

Sanogo or Whaley, cause the tallest player on St John’s was about 6’5”. Have Martin and Adams crashing the boards for a second chance opportunity. Champagnie is 6’8 Whaley is 6’9

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[bendm]

How do you beat Shaquille O'Neal?

Play 5 guards. lol

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[bendm]

Sanogo MIA?

Then go zone. You can't stand on the sideline as your defense gets abused every single possession without trying something. They shot 50% from three and you wanna go zone?

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[bendm]

Chief Brief’s - St John’s Edition

Big picture - We have managed to be competitive without our star player. Something to keep in mind. But, in every game, let’s fight and get the “W”. At the end of the day you need the “W”. Chief liked the shooting we came out with. We also moved well and just as importantly hit the guy at the...

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[superjohn]

He repeated that he play couldn't Sanogo because St John's went small. That is the most absurd thing that I have heard from a coach in a while. This isn't sailing, we weren't in a tacking duel. We didn't have to match St. John's moves. They made a move, going small, and it worked. Why not make a counter move?

In the post game, the press was afraid to really dig into question. What a bunch a scared bunnies. Why couldn't we force St John's to match us? Why did we have to match them?

I got over the loss right when it ended but really wish I didn't watch Hurley's post game presser, just a really bad look.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

delete this thread. the topic has been discussed ad nauseum in EIGHT other threads since the game ended.

You are wrong. The OP is making a different point. Don't read the thread if you don't like it.

 

[uconnbill]

That was a crap show

 

[BrysonDeMan]

Oh good. Another thread like the other six. The only worse look than Hurleys coaching today is our fanbases tantrum reaction.

yeh - you lose your best player for an extended time, you are going to lose some tough games. didn't Creighton just lose to a lesser team without it's best player?

 

[nelsonmuntz]

yeh - you lose your best player for an extended time, you are going to lose some tough games. didn't Creighton just lose to a lesser team without it's best player?

So that is a reason to not play the best lineup?

 

[UCfor3]

So that is a reason to not play the best lineup?

Of course not. It's also not the only reason we lost today. He's not even mentioning the lineup. Everyone having a hissy fit doesn't help either. DH is not going to be perfect. Maybe he looks at the game film, changes his mind and next time adjusts. People praising him one minute as a saviour and the next minute grabbing their pitchforks. It's so manic. It wasn't his best game and he was stubborn in the postgame. Hes a defensive minded coach so he tends to adjust to that side of the ball. I'm not particularly pleased about today either but maybe some perspective is needed. It's not all going to be good all the time.

 

[NJHusky]

Hes a defensive minded coach so he tends to adjust to that side of the ball.

Then maybe he should rely on one of his assistants to adjust the offense

 

[UCfor3]

Then maybe he should rely on one of his assistants to adjust the offense

Not excusing. Just explaining.

 

[bendm]

You are wrong. The OP is making a different point. Don't read the thread if you don't like it.

no. you are wrong. there were at least EIGHT other threads that his point, or any having to do with sanogo's PT, and especially any about the mistakes hurley made, could have been raised in.

 

[Palatine]

yeh - you lose your best player for an extended time, you are going to lose some tough games. didn't Creighton just lose to a lesser team without it's best player?

Yes, that is true. It still doesn't explain why the coach felt he couldn't make an adjustment after St. John's made an adjustment.

And it certainly doesn't explain why the reporters covering the game couldn't have pressed the issue with the coach.

 

[MyDorona]

I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone bring up Hurley's growth from this gaffe last season. Sanogo was absolutely dominating the Johnnies every minute he was in the January 2021 matchup, and UConn was cruising to a victory. It was clear to anyone watching that Sanogo was a mismatch for St. John's.

Then, Hurley inexplicably benched Sanogo when the Johnnies went super small, never reinserted him, and let them steal the victory.

This year, Hurley did not let the Johnnies dictate how this game would be played. It may not have been pretty, but we played on our terms and won.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

It’s not really growth so much as just common sense really.

 

[MyDorona]

It’s not really growth so much as just common sense really.

Fair, but a common criticism of Coach on this board has been that he's been too dogmatic and slow to change. I was happy to see him live and learn from last year's experience. You don't need to beat, or even meet, the opponent on their terms... especially when you have a mismatch advantage.

 

[Dove]

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