Virginia Postgame

[OttoinGrotto]

Looks like the bench barely played. Was Red just riding the starters to try and ensure the win?

 

[tbonezone]

nope . starters sat a good 5 minutes first half. not many whistles and nobody with foul trouble. just resting the troops.

 

[Cusefan95]

John Wooden would make sure his players put their socks on correctly.That guy could of been something had he not worried about the little stuff.

My high school football coach was a former marine who had us practice the national anthem before our first game every year. Hold your helmet in your left hand, right hand on heart, head up…inevitably someone would screw up just enough to get yelled at the first time. When he retired he was in the top 20 in all time wins in NYS; I think he had 4-5 undefeated teams.

Occasionally coaches succeed without being excessively detail oriented - but they are the exception and not the rule. Based on how this year went and the lack of discipline over the past two years, I wouldn’t give the staff the benefit of the doubt on anything. Totally agree that the coaches shouldn’t have to point out uniform requirements to the players - but my high school coach made it such an obvious point that screwing up on details wasn’t acceptable that nobody did. Ever.

 

[kcsu]

We beat a .500 team that couldn't have cared less about the game. We're the 14 seed in the ACC tournament. Should we be celebrating like we made the final four?

Should we not appreciate the win and the effort?

 

[blust2i3d4]

We beat a .500 team that couldn't have cared less about the game. We're the 14 seed in the ACC tournament. Should we be celebrating like we made the final four?

I think we have made improvement. It is worth celebrating.

 

[JustPherU]

My high school football coach was a former marine who had us practice the national anthem before our first game every year. Hold your helmet in your left hand, right hand on heart, head up…inevitably someone would screw up just enough to get yelled at the first time. When he retired he was in the top 20 in all time wins in NYS; I think he had 4-5 undefeated teams.

Occasionally coaches succeed without being excessively detail oriented - but they are the exception and not the rule. Based on how this year went and the lack of discipline over the past two years, I wouldn’t give the staff the benefit of the doubt on anything. Totally agree that the coaches shouldn’t have to point out uniform requirements to the players - but my high school coach made it such an obvious point that screwing up on details wasn’t acceptable that nobody did. Ever.

Well said and I’d like to point out that the refs shouldn’t have to tell our players on a constant basis to tuck their shirts in.Why is it that our players can’t understand that the rule is you must tuck your shirts in?Ive seen some of our players look at the refs like they’re crazy for making them do it.

 

[ar inj]

Well said and I’d like to point out that the refs shouldn’t have to tell our players on a constant basis to tuck their shirts in.Why is it that our players can’t understand that the rule is you must tuck your shirts in?Ive seen some of our players look at the refs like they’re crazy for making them do it.

That might be the only rule the refs get right on a consistent basis but every once in awhile they miss an untucked T. But lets be real, who cares if there shirts are in or out? Maybe Nike needs to make longer shirts.

 

[BillSU]

We beat a .500 team that couldn't have cared less about the game. We're the 14 seed in the ACC tournament. Should we be celebrating like we made the final four?

That's VA's problem not caring. Yes, we played a great game we deserve to celebrate.

 

[BillSU]

Should we not appreciate the win and the effort?

WE should appreciate everything after last night. Every win is a great win!

 

[baggerbob]

WE should appreciate everything after last night. Every win is a great win!

Yes it's a great win because it keeps this from becoming the 2nd Syracuse basketball team to lose 20 games in a season.

 

[miamicuse]

I didn't even know ear rings are forbidden in games. Is this the same with WBB? What about nose rings, tongue studs, belly rings?

 

[tbonezone]

need a TSA scanner at the scorers table. place your shoes and jewelry in a bin before you enter the game.

 

[rrlbees]

I didn't even know ear rings are forbidden in games. Is this the same with WBB? What about nose rings, tongue studs, belly rings?

I “think” he had some kind of hoop earrings on. Could be wrong but I thought someone said that during the game.

 

[bnoro]

Goodness! Have a drink, smoke some pot, do something to get out of that place.

Get out of what place? You were the one counting the pages, complaining about the number of posts after a win or loss lol.

People aren't posting because it's essentially meaningless, or they aren't watching. And they won't be watching next year with another season of Red's coaching.

 

[Dcuse]

Get out of what place? You were the one counting the pages, complaining about the number of posts after a win or loss lol.

People aren't posting because it's essentially meaningless, or they aren't watching. And they won't be watching next year with another season of Red's coaching.

I remember you as a good and passionate fan. Was I mistakenly thinking of somebody else? Whether or not you and every other Autry hater on this board wants to admit it, this team has gotten much better over the last 4-5 games. Especially Carlos who is the other hated on this board.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

I remember you as a good and passionate fan. Was I mistakenly thinking of somebody else? Whether or not you and every other Autry hater on this board wants to admit it, this team has gotten much better over the last 4-5 games. Especially Carlos who is the other hated on this board.

Most posters hate the (sub-)mediocrity, not the players and coaches... especially those of us who have worked with student athletes and their coaches. You don't need to be a groupie just to be a fan.

And you shouldn't be worried; I'm sure everyone that you're buddies with will prove themselves just as worthy of access to Red's successor. You don't need to stress about this and call people haters for at least another few months. You have your desired reprieve. Enjoy it.

 

[NineOneSeven]

JJ has been playing without a left since the injury.

He’s never had a left. Literally since high school. It’s been noted. And clear as day when he finishes with the right driving left.

 

[Scooch]

I remember you as a good and passionate fan. Was I mistakenly thinking of somebody else? Whether or not you and every other Autry hater on this board wants to admit it, this team has gotten much better over the last 4-5 games. Especially Carlos who is the other hated on this board.

There are very few Autry haters here. Most people go wayyyyyy out of their way to preface their critiques with how he was one of their favorite players, a great guy, etc.

And this whole “they’ve really improved the past 5 games” is kinda silly. Who cares? I’m not even saying that sarcastically. It just doesn’t matter.

It’s possible that all of 2 guys return from this roster. Plus, they’re 2-3 in the last 5 games. So much improvement that they won 40% of their games.

 

[MSOrange]

I remember you as a good and passionate fan. Was I mistakenly thinking of somebody else? Whether or not you and every other Autry hater on this board wants to admit it, this team has gotten much better over the last 4-5 games. Especially Carlos who is the other hated on this board.

I already posted that I really enjoyed last night's game. And yes we have played better lately, but as Scooch has already pointed out, it only resulted in two wins. Most people have higher standards than that for the program. But in honor of that achievement, I have designed a little trophy.

 

[storange]

Cmon 13-18 isn’t the standard for Dcuse, me, JW, the players, or anybody. He stated that the team has played better late. It’s all moot , Red will be here next year , if the Ws don’t return he will be gone. Dcuse and I went to the game last night, we’re both guys that started supporting the program in the early 70s. You would be hard pressed to find anyone anymore disappointed to not be in the dance then Dcuse or I . We both believe the comments about Coach Autry go too far. That’s probably where we differ.

 

[bnoro]

Cmon 13-18 isn’t the standard for Dcuse, me, JW, the players, or anybody. He stated that the team has played better late. It’s all moot , Red will be here next year , if the Ws don’t return he will be gone. Dcuse and I went to the game last night, we’re both guys that started supporting the program in the early 70s. You would be hard pressed to find anyone anymore disappointed to not be in the dance then Dcuse or I . We both believe the comments about Coach Autry go too far. That’s probably where we differ.

How is saying Red is over his head and should be fired "going too far"?

Not one person on this board has taken personal shots at Red. Not one. Every single comment is a fair critique. The players aren't listening, he doesn't know how to coach defense, and he's struggled immensely in the transfer portal. Will any of that change next year? If not, we're delaying the inevitable. It's a waste of another season, another season as we fade into obscurity.

Sorry I can't get excited about the team "looking better in the last 5 games" as we've played all bottom half ACC teams with the exception of SMU, against whom we blew an enormous lead. The league is so poor and we finished 14th.