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Posted on 11/17/15 at 1:51 pm to Chadaristic
Posted on 11/17/15 at 1:51 pm to Chadaristic
We just don't have the talent yet. We are getting some good looks, we just can't hit. Hopefully, we can continue recruiting at a high level. We need help.
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Posted on 11/17/15 at 1:54 pm to Cobrasize
Any of y'all old enough to remember the 87-88 team?
That was Wimp's only losing season at Bama. It was a lot like this - a squad of newcomers having to replace pretty much all the scoring and ball handling from the previous year with a bunch of freshmen and sophomores.
It was bad. Really, really bad - and that was with an already proven winner at head coach but the pain brought reward. They all grew up, finished 2nd in the SEC and made the NCAAs 3 years in a row.
If AJ can coach the Xs and Os to go along with the good recruiting work he's already doing, the pain of this season is going to be worth it in the end.
That was Wimp's only losing season at Bama. It was a lot like this - a squad of newcomers having to replace pretty much all the scoring and ball handling from the previous year with a bunch of freshmen and sophomores.
It was bad. Really, really bad - and that was with an already proven winner at head coach but the pain brought reward. They all grew up, finished 2nd in the SEC and made the NCAAs 3 years in a row.
If AJ can coach the Xs and Os to go along with the good recruiting work he's already doing, the pain of this season is going to be worth it in the end.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 1:57 pm to JustGetItRight
I'll enjoy the games even if we lose all of them. There is a clearly better gameplan going on.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 1:57 pm to JustGetItRight
The only positive I have is that we are set at the PG position with Ingram and Coleman. We might have one other player capable of being a role player on a good team 
Posted on 11/17/15 at 2:02 pm to DickforTide
@CecilHurt: FINAL: Dayton 80, Alabama 48. Largest margin of defeat for UA since 3/3/01 (105-71 loss at Ole Miss)
Posted on 11/17/15 at 2:19 pm to Bryant91092
I wasnt able to watch. Glad I wasn't. The "experts" are indeed correct. I was optimistic but this will be an excruciating rebuilding year.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 3:36 pm to rolltide32
Nobody could make a shot. It was nasty.
Got owned on the boards.
FT's are still a problem.
Got owned on the boards.
FT's are still a problem.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 3:44 pm to Chad44
I know it was ugly on the radio. But I'm still optimistic that they can be a decent team this year. Dayton is a good team and the mistakes snowballed. I think they can reset and plug away at getting better.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 4:11 pm to Teague
Avery is going to have tough decision to make this year. We'd probably be a much better team if we slowed down the pace and tried to bog down games, but it could potentially hurt what he is trying to build.
We create a ton of good looks, but the talent to finish off those plays just isn't there yet. It was a worry I had watching the exhibition and the opening game. We had some serious scoring slumps in both. Losing Eubanks really hurt.
I didn't really get to watch a ton because I was either watching on my phone on the way to class or trying not to act like I was watching a basketball on my laptop.
We create a ton of good looks, but the talent to finish off those plays just isn't there yet. It was a worry I had watching the exhibition and the opening game. We had some serious scoring slumps in both. Losing Eubanks really hurt.
I didn't really get to watch a ton because I was either watching on my phone on the way to class or trying not to act like I was watching a basketball on my laptop.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 4:14 pm to RTR America
quote:Gotta go 100%. Show everyone what you want to do.
We'd probably be a much better team if we slowed down the pace and tried to bog down games, but it could potentially hurt what he is trying to build.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 4:27 pm to pvilleguru
Yep I 100% agree. I don't think it will take as long to really get going either with the class we have coming in next year.
We run a TON of good stuff already.
We run a TON of good stuff already.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:03 pm to RTR America
after reading this i'm almost glad i forgot it was on. but i'm with not sacrificing the next 3-5 years for this year. if aj has any kids that might deveop, then play them, now. take the lumps but keep on smiling and stay positive. thats easier when you let everybody know its an extended plan. not an immediate fix.
RTR COACH AJ
RTR COACH AJ
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:47 pm to crimsontater
This season will be rough, but I think we'll improve this year. We won't be good this year, but we might sneak up on some people and win some games we shouldn't. Plus we always seem to be better by the time SEC play comes around.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 12:54 pm to southwestTider
Spacing is a problem. Avery need FERG this year. 
Posted on 11/18/15 at 1:29 pm to pvilleguru
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Gotta go 100%. Show everyone what you want to do.
Absolutely.
You've wasted a year to put towards building your system if you slow things down in an effort to maybe win two or three more games and avoid a few blowouts.
If AJ's plan works out, a couple of years from now nobody's going to remember or care if they finished 17-15 or 15-17 this season.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 2:41 pm to JustGetItRight
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@Charlie_Potter
Avery Johnson said he had to put on his high tops and practice for about 25-30 minutes with his team to show how to pass to open windows.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 10:31 pm to RTR America
Got a big game tomorrow at home vs Lafayette.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 10:35 pm to Gary Busey
Get in for $5 tomorrow. I hope the fans have still bought in, despite the blowout vs Dayton.
Also, not that anyone actually cares, the for the first time since '01, the women's basketball team has scored over 90 points in back-to-back games
Also, not that anyone actually cares, the for the first time since '01, the women's basketball team has scored over 90 points in back-to-back games
Posted on 11/19/15 at 11:31 pm to Gary Busey
Yeah all you gotta do is bring a canned food item for the 5$ ticket. I'll be there
Posted on 11/20/15 at 6:59 am to Bryant91092
will this one be on the tube
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