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been able to wrap my mind around is the fact that we recruit and bring in "athletic" (great word for undersized) bigs and wing players that are meant to be in a up tempo game yet we putz around with the ball in the back court and never get out and run. Now I know this year we were down bodies so running does not make as much sense but in the years past its been the same old bs. It also seems like every-time I hear him talk in a post-game press conference he says we need to push the ball more yet its the same old swan song once the game starts.
Weak Sauce NCAA. It should have been a 3 year bowl ban and a TV ban. This was worse than USC, and USC was pretty bad.
My frustration with Greenberg is his inability to make even basic adjustments to his system if a team is shutting him down defensively (example, running some baseline screens and a post flash to the foul line against a basic 2-3 zone.) That isn't brain surgery, yet I watched many a big lead vanish against zones without any adjustment.
Second, Greenberg always manages to have some kind of a hole in his lineup, be it a true point guard, a pure spot-up zone busting wing, or an extra banger down low. For being a guy with a reputation as a stellar recruiter, he has not snagged the big star player or addressed the above depth concerns.
While we know he will be back, his successes have been surpassed in the mindsight of Virginia basketball by the tremendous runs of George Mason and VCU, coupled with the success of ODU and Richmond. That has to be a tough pill to swallow.
Seems like we haven't had a truly dominant D-line since Darryl Tapp graduated. That was also the last time I really remember seeing 7-9 D-Linemen just rolling in throughout the game. Last year was definitely an improvement, and hopefully depth will help those guys stay fresher and healthier as the season wears on.
He's not going anywhere this offseason. He'll get at least one more year with this group. I'd like to think its NCAA or bust, however, I don't think Weaver would ever pull the trigger. He doesn't seem to care about basketball that much and is happy with the improvement during Seth's tenure.
Seth's current contract runs through the 2015-16 season. If he's fired "without good cause", aka losing too many games, we'll have to pay him 300K for each remaining year on his contract. That would be a 900K buyout after next season.
contract details:
http://www.mytimesdispatch.com/index.php/sports/comments/the_details_of_...
I don't claim to know basketball all that well, but it strikes me as an inherent problem with the system (or an indication of a lack of one) if it is dependent on a phenomenal player in all respects for the team to have any offense. Your offense shouldn't require a single player to put the team on his back all season long (we seem to have a similar problem in football). In addition, it doesn't look to me (again, not a basketball person) like the guard, whoever it is, gets much help in terms of plays. I get so frustrated watching our "offense" consist of Green dribbling in place while everyone else stands around. There is so little off the ball movement.
Seth gets one more year if it's up to me, unless a high profile candidate expresses interest in the job (why would that happen?). Marked improvement required next year to keep from changing HCs.
Blowout Wins (11+)- 6
Moderate (6-10) - 4
Close Wins (1-5) - 5
Close Losses (1-5) - 10
Moderate Losses (6-10)- 3
Blowout Losses (11+)- 4
HOME
Close Wins (1-5) - 3
Close Losses (1-5) - 3
AWAY
Close Wins (1-5) - 2
Close Losses (1-5) - 7
Causes of close losses: youth, depth, poor offensive/defensive game plan
Causes of close wins: FT shooting, good defensive game plan, prayers to Jesus
Seth's initial comment really chapped my behind because he took a question intended for him to answer for his lack of production as a professional coach and instead, shifted the focus onto the kids. Beamer does that shit all of the time. We've gone through 2 full cycles of players (one exclusively with "Seth's Kids") and the end result is still the same: tough defense, awful offense, steal a couple wins we shouldn't, get no further than ACCT Quarters, borderline NCAAT.
I'm not satisfied with that anymore.
Random question: How many of those close losses would we have won if Garland were still on the team? 0?
Is a key in the Bud D. It sets the tone and sets up the LBs and DBs for making big plays if the D-line doesn't make them first. I like having the depth. Wish I felt we had it on the O-Line.
There were a lot of close games where we lost in the last minute. With more experience next year we should have better outcomes (more and better wins).
i know nothing about basketball and, truth be told, i don't get anywhere near as invested in it as i do with football. however, i remember the ricky stokes years and greenberg has brought a spark to the program that we all have to acknowledge.
i almost think that my good feelings and appreciation towards greenberg may be the same general feeling that a lot of older alumni have towards the 10 win, no mnc championship seasons that keeps us at the "a step past mediocrity, a step away from eliteness" status.
It looks like Bucky + Bowens both interested in Buckeyes.
was he didn't have a guard to run his offense. Greenberg's offense is pretty much based on one guard being dominant, having he defense focus on him to set up the rest of the team with open looks. This guard has to be a triple threat that can shoot the outside shot, drive in the lane with ease, or dish off to the open player. In the past that was Delaney and Dowdell. As good as Erick Green is, he is not as good as Delaney or Dowdell, and this is why VT struggled all year, especially late in games.
While people can complain about past years, in all honesty, Greenberg did much better than what most VT fans expected in those years. Getting sniffs at the tournament was way better than before. And it isn't his fault his team was snubbed 3 times in a row (unless you believe his personality and behavior accounted for the reason the selection committee didn't select VT...) However, now the bar has been raised, and deservedly so. His success next year hinges on Green (or maybe Brown or Rankin) taking that next step, and becoming that triple threat. Will it happen, I don't know? I kinda doubt Green will be good enough (needs to improve on outside shot, finishing in the lane, and learn how to set up others) and I have no idea of what Brown or Rankin can provide on a consistent basis.
I think it's the Buckeyes + Meyer we should worry about.
never going to uva.
UVa OC Bill Lazor tells Good Counsel QB Brendan he'll have a whole day planned for him on Wednesday. #CommitmentExpected— Justin Rowland (@JRowland_Rivals) March 11, 2012
QB Marshall's two motives for early decision: 1) #UVa only taking one QB, 2) If you know, why wait?— Justin Rowland (@JRowland_Rivals) March 11, 2012
Kwamane Bowens is a rangy receiver out of Salem (Virginia Beach, Va.) that fits well in a spread offense. Bowens forms a great combo with star signal-caller Bucky Hodges. Bowens can stretch the field vertically or take a short hitch for a long score. His play is very consistent and he often makes the tough catch look easy. Boston College, East Carolina, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, and Virginia Tech have extended offers. His list should continue to grow with strong showings on the offseason circuit.
Bowens came into the combine already holding offers from Virginia Tech, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Boston College and East Carolina, and showed why, finishing with an outstanding 92.07 SPARQ rating. The 6-foot-0 ½, 166-pounder ran a 4.64 40 and had a 4.24 shuttle.
Hard-hitting linebacker Holland Fisher of Manchester (Midlothian, Va.) participated in the Philly Nike combine last month and showed well with an 80.46 SPARQ rating. Fisher lines up at inside linebacker, but has a future at safety or as a rover and hybrid defender. The Virginia Tech pledge committed to the Hokies over offers from Maryland, Ohio State, and West Virginia among others.
Fisher, who committed to Virginia Tech a few weeks back, returned to his second Nike combine of the tour in search of raising his numbers from Philadelphia and accomplished that mission. The 6-foot-1 ½, 188-pounder ran 4.72 in the 40 and had a 34-inch vertical on the way to an 89.85 SPARQ rating, up from his 80.46 in Philly.
http://espn.go.com/high-school/football/events/nike-sparq-combines/2012/...
http://espn.go.com/high-school/football/events/nike-sparq-combines/2012/...
Beamer and Greenburg don't like getting asked about topics a lot of fans get frustrated with. The question obviously frustrated Seth that he returned to it. No matter how you slice it one tourney birth is not good. Same with Beamer being questioned about offensive play calling. You would think they would be more prepared for the obvious questions. Of course they do not expect there chums in the media or their AD to pop those questions and they don't have to answer directly to the fans. So, when the subject arises they are caught off guard and get defensive about it.
I'd like to see him get one more year. Let these young guys grow up a little. If he can't take this core to the tourney next year, I think the dream is over.
After reading this thread I realized how many veterans and enlisted people are part of the community here. Thank you to everyone for your service!
As an AD Airman with two Army tours in Iraq, I also agree. He served honorably, and VT likewise behaved honorably in this situation. They gave him a chance with reasonable conditions, which he doesn't appear to have met.
I'll root for him as an individual regardless, in the same way that I rooted for my high school quarterback who decided to play DE at UNC (It worked out, he's in the NFL). In Daniel's case, it is unlikely that he'll decide a game against us, so it will be relatively simple to whole-heartedly wish him well.
this is exactly what happened. im a vet myself..still serving actually..and i agree with you 100%. it is a great story..and i DO wish him all the best. he was told what he would have to do to get into tech...and he decided that he didn't want to do that. it is what it is. honestly...not really a loss to us as far as football goes...imho..
Guard Erick Green, who had a game-high 24 points in 34 minutes Thursday, said he's fatigued, but he'll get over it.
"I'm tired," he said, "but I'll be ready to go."
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/tag/_/name/2012-ACC-tour...
This word is ruining my life.
I'm glad that we don't make exceptions for anyone, that the same things are expected of everyone, that we won't kiss the proverbial asses of 5* recruits and tell them how great they'll be .. fuck that
Clemson should NEVER be considered an underdog .. With their bankroll, they should've won more MNC's by now. Aside from FSU, they should, on paper, have totally OWNED the ACC for the last 25 years --- OWN ... not an underdog, more like an underachiever
I'm not as terribly upset with the NCAA as I am the previous coaching staff and players. It's obvious that some players and parts of the coaching staff thought that they were bigger than the "rules." As a recent grad from Chapel Hill, I was disgusted with the way that Thorp handled Butch's firing. Yes Coach Davis prolly deserved to be fired, but doing this one week prior to the start of fall practice is egregious. But you know what, the best teams, accept their mistakes and sanctions and move on to fight another day; on the field and in the class room.
I hope that this team and this program start playing to their ability and start playing with some stank in their ass. I hope that Coach Fedora can coach half as well as he can talk. I hope that we use this season they way that USC did last year: Paving the way for excellence post-ban.
Can't wait to see Hokie Nation invade Chapel Hill in October. Y'all have been good to my family(10+ relatives who are grads and lil' bro a freshman living in Pritchard) and good to me.
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