I'm not a Cronin hater per se, but I don't think he will ever get much beyond the sweet 16 if that. Also, Bilodeau is a net negative if he isn't scoring 18-19-20 points and even then.
I'm not a Bilo hater either but I think his play is lackadaisical. With his athleticism he ought to be able to play some D. We saw him develop some better footwork with the ball under the basket. Good evening RF&W!
I wonder if the lack of uniforms during warm ups was also a punishment. Was it a message that you are not playing well enough to wear the four letters across your chest? As for Tyler, he moves on defense like he has two left feet.
I think Bilo got nominated to a preseason awards list in the same way Nico Iamaleava was named to every preseason awards list under the sun: because he's a big name on a P4 team, so he's going to get named to award watch lists.
As is, I think Bilo is a really flawed basketball player, with a good offensive game but lacking in athleticism and defensive fundamentals. He's too small to defend posts effectively, but too slow to defend on the perimeter effectively like other fours. The coaching issue is more about finding a way to hide his flaws, but let's not pretend Bilo is perfect here.
You're too smart and knowledgeable ever to be gotcha'd by me! My muddled point is that Crnin has abandoned getting *his* kinda' guys. We are witnessing Crnin entering the late Howland phase. Dent is Crnin's Shabazz. He is left with a poorly constructed roster that can't perform to his coaching strengths, nor is he capable of running a speed offense of his dreams anyway. Where is the interior defense and rebounding, and perimeter defense to run a breaking offense?
It’s always the coach’s fault, because they’re the one to recruit the player and decide what kind of system they run. If a coach doesn’t recruit players that fit his system, and then fails to alter his system, there is only one result. 1 + 1 always equals 2. "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results."
And a great coach coaches and strategizes to his players strengths, and to minimize their weaknesses. Cronin was that kid that kept trying to jam a square peg in a round hole. Nothing has changed, since then.
Arizona just beat Uconn at Storrs by the same margin they beat us by. They're definitely a legit contender this season. And Uconn gave up more points to Arizona than we did.
It's about time the Bruins won big against an overmatched opponent. Apparently, applying some "Cronin the Barbarian" treatment helped, at least to start out the game. Compared to UCLA football, a lot more entertainment is being provided by UCLA basketball--the strong anti-Cronin fever and highly contagious hopium are bound to infect unsuspecting UCLA fans (I'm vaccinated against both!). But thank goodness Pauley Pavilion doesn't serve jelly donuts or have tarp-covered seats (I bet the AD is scared of the HC). Regarding Bilodeau, I think if all the time and attention being given to him had also been directed to Mara last year, the big Spaniard would've been a difference maker this season if he stayed at UCLA. Bilodeau may have already reached his full potential, which is more than anyone can reasonably expect. Curious to see how Mara progresses at Michigan under HC May. Anyway, more improvement by the Bruins is needed this Friday against the Presbyterian Blue Hose (apparently an old term for "blue socks", but it sounds funny, more like "blue pantyhose").
That's nice to know, but I actually would be against allowing pics on TMB because in addition to officiating text submissions, you'd have to devote additional time and effort censoring pics, which are much more impactful in a good or bad way for the audience, as you noted in regards to having good taste. Using words to conjure up images is more challenging and fun. So glad our sports teams aren't named "Blue & Gold Hose"! :-)
I'm not a Cronin hater per se, but I don't think he will ever get much beyond the sweet 16 if that. Also, Bilodeau is a net negative if he isn't scoring 18-19-20 points and even then.
I'm not a Bilo hater either but I think his play is lackadaisical. With his athleticism he ought to be able to play some D. We saw him develop some better footwork with the ball under the basket. Good evening RF&W!
Thanks, Dmitri! I hope Tyler can be a big boy and take all of the well-earned FLAK he is taking.
I wonder if the lack of uniforms during warm ups was also a punishment. Was it a message that you are not playing well enough to wear the four letters across your chest? As for Tyler, he moves on defense like he has two left feet.
To the Bilo haters:
Do you suggest that the preseason Karl Malone Award watch list player is not earning his $500K+? Or is coaching the issue?
I think Bilo got nominated to a preseason awards list in the same way Nico Iamaleava was named to every preseason awards list under the sun: because he's a big name on a P4 team, so he's going to get named to award watch lists.
As is, I think Bilo is a really flawed basketball player, with a good offensive game but lacking in athleticism and defensive fundamentals. He's too small to defend posts effectively, but too slow to defend on the perimeter effectively like other fours. The coaching issue is more about finding a way to hide his flaws, but let's not pretend Bilo is perfect here.
Yet the defensive-minded Youngest To 500© thought Bilo a must-get to help the ill fated, scoring-deficient year of the Euro experiment. Now Bilo seems challenged on both ends of the court. Same question: who's to blame?
This was his first real bad offensive game so I’m still not sure what kind of gotcha this is supposed to be.
You're too smart and knowledgeable ever to be gotcha'd by me! My muddled point is that Crnin has abandoned getting *his* kinda' guys. We are witnessing Crnin entering the late Howland phase. Dent is Crnin's Shabazz. He is left with a poorly constructed roster that can't perform to his coaching strengths, nor is he capable of running a speed offense of his dreams anyway. Where is the interior defense and rebounding, and perimeter defense to run a breaking offense?
It’s always the coach’s fault, because they’re the one to recruit the player and decide what kind of system they run. If a coach doesn’t recruit players that fit his system, and then fails to alter his system, there is only one result. 1 + 1 always equals 2. "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results."
And a great coach coaches and strategizes to his players strengths, and to minimize their weaknesses. Cronin was that kid that kept trying to jam a square peg in a round hole. Nothing has changed, since then.
Arizona just beat Uconn at Storrs by the same margin they beat us by. They're definitely a legit contender this season. And Uconn gave up more points to Arizona than we did.
I hate the 'Cats!
It's about time the Bruins won big against an overmatched opponent. Apparently, applying some "Cronin the Barbarian" treatment helped, at least to start out the game. Compared to UCLA football, a lot more entertainment is being provided by UCLA basketball--the strong anti-Cronin fever and highly contagious hopium are bound to infect unsuspecting UCLA fans (I'm vaccinated against both!). But thank goodness Pauley Pavilion doesn't serve jelly donuts or have tarp-covered seats (I bet the AD is scared of the HC). Regarding Bilodeau, I think if all the time and attention being given to him had also been directed to Mara last year, the big Spaniard would've been a difference maker this season if he stayed at UCLA. Bilodeau may have already reached his full potential, which is more than anyone can reasonably expect. Curious to see how Mara progresses at Michigan under HC May. Anyway, more improvement by the Bruins is needed this Friday against the Presbyterian Blue Hose (apparently an old term for "blue socks", but it sounds funny, more like "blue pantyhose").
Go Bruins!
Cronin the Barbarian made me laugh.
If only I had any photoshop skills and TMB let us post images in the comments...
That picture would be scary, but entertaining!
I think that’s a Substack issue, not anything to do with us, cause I’d be more than fine with y’all posting images in good taste.
That's nice to know, but I actually would be against allowing pics on TMB because in addition to officiating text submissions, you'd have to devote additional time and effort censoring pics, which are much more impactful in a good or bad way for the audience, as you noted in regards to having good taste. Using words to conjure up images is more challenging and fun. So glad our sports teams aren't named "Blue & Gold Hose"! :-)