Texas Postgame

[CuseCPT]

A lot of posters have been arguing on here all week that Red needs to SHORTEN the rotation until we start playing better, and I think last night proved that point. When we went with the best 6-7 guys, that’s when the comeback happened. The argument is that guys get used to playing with each other, develop better chemistry and understand their role. Once you get guys like Davis, Freeman and Bell becoming more consistent, then you can expand. One of the guards of Moore, Taylor and Carlos needs to emerge as the reliable guy. If Taylor can start cooking a little bit on offense (he’s capable but has no confidence), I think he can be it. Or if Moore improves his defense, he might be the answer since he gives us a much needed shooting threat

I would respectfully disagree. If we'd won, then sure, maybe you could draw that conclusion. The comeback happened despite some of those 6-7 guys, not because of them. I don't think anyone should be playing long periods of time when they are struggling, and even worse, just not even participating in certain parts of the game.

I wish I shared your optimism that Bell is going to get more consistent but I just haven't seen any evidence that might happen. He's a streaky shooter with serious issues defensively and on the boards, and prone to getting lost in his head.

Agree that Moore, Taylor, or Carlos needs to step up, and I'd like to see (pardon the pun) more of Moore and Taylor. IE, back to my original point, I want to see more of the bench when the starters are struggling.

 

[atlanticuse]

I can't coach.
Only played in middle school.
But ... man... this feels ... off.