Where's Cooney?

[OttoMets]

Sometimes it isn't the best players who become coaches (Kevin Ollie, Luke Walton, Steve Kerr, Tyronn Lue). I think he has the fire to become an excellent coach.

The first point's valid, but I'm not seeing the connection between fire and head coaching acumen. There's a whole lot more to it than that, and I don't think any of us knows if Cooney's got that aptitude.

Not saying he's not fit, but I'm still scratching my head as to why many seem to think he'll be a coach (and no one's offered much support).

 

[donniesyracuse]

Not saying he's not fit, but I'm still scratching my head as to why many seem to think he'll be a coach (and no one's offered much support).

It just fits the narrative that people dream-up for their favorite white players.

 

[Alsacs]

Good luck wherever Cooney ends up. He likely has a chance to play pro ball overseas. Why do people say Cooney could be a coach and never hear somebody like Scoop Jardine could be?

 

[Cusefan0307]

Good luck wherever Cooney ends up. He likely has a chance to play pro ball overseas. Why do people say Cooney could be a coach and never hear somebody like Scoop Jardine could be?

Scoop actually is a great coach (in life).

 

[OttoMets]

Good luck wherever Cooney ends up. He likely has a chance to play pro ball overseas. Why do people say Cooney could be a coach and never hear somebody like Scoop Jardine could be?

His arms are too short.

Wait, that might've been someone else.

 

[tee1222]

Not saying he's not fit, but I'm still scratching my head as to why many seem to think he'll be a coach (and no one's offered much support).

How's this for a start?
http://cuse.com/news/2016/7/13/Dourdas71316.aspx
"I talked about how my good friend, Trevor Cooney, who had an unbelievable career at Syracuse, was one of the first ones to really talk to me about it and help me understand that I was going to be fine. The minute I knew Trevor had my back along with my other good friend Dajuan, I knew I wouldn't have to worry about anything when it came to Alopecia."

Not saying this alone makes Trevor a coach, but surely it doesn't hurt.

 

[kcsu]

Just dont let him coach shooting

 

[IthacaBarrel]

He's a gym rat, works hard despite not having a lot of God-given athleticism and he's a cerebral player.

Completely disagree with your analysis. I think he's a better athlete than most think, lot less cerebral than most think. Total streak shooter. Yes a hard worker but Cooney's court savy never impressed me.

 

[donniesyracuse]

Completely disagree with your analysis. I think he's a better athlete than most think, lot less cerebral than most think. Total streak shooter. Yes a hard worker but Cooney's court savy never impressed me.

I thought Frozen was being sarcastic because that is how all white players are described.

 

[rrlbees]

I think he'll be a coach because he wants to.

 

[br801]

Completely disagree with your analysis. I think he's a better athlete than most think, lot less cerebral than most think. Total streak shooter. Yes a hard worker but Cooney's court savy never impressed me.

How did you feel about his performance in the NCAA Tournament? I don't recall seeing much from you on the topic at the time.

 

[OttoMets]

Completely disagree with your analysis. I think he's a better athlete than most think, lot less cerebral than most think. Total streak shooter. Yes a hard worker but Cooney's court savy never impressed me.

He was being facetious, but your assessment corresponds to what we saw on the floor for years.

 

[OrangeAl]

I thought Frozen was being sarcastic because that is how all white players are described.

I don't remember anyone saying that about Eric Devendorf.

 

[donniesyracuse]

I don't remember anyone saying that about Eric Devendorf.

I think we know why

 

[OrangeAl]

I think we know why

The reasons are attitude and behavior. I hope you weren't thinking of anything else.

 

[jncuse]

Lower Tier International League I suspect

 

[HOFCeluck]

I thought Frozen was being sarcastic because that is how all white players are described.

"Sneaky athletic"

"Scrappy"

"Dad was the coach in HS"

 

[br801]

"Sneaky athletic"

"Scrappy"

"Dad was the coach in HS"

"Coach on the floor"
"Has his own keys to the gym"
"Shoveled off the driveway as a kid to get shots up"