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So apparently Dave Rose in a radio interview yesterday expressed some optimism about the upcoming season.
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You mean the Mekeli Wesley interview on Criddle's show?Originally posted by BlueK View PostComment
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Optimism is good coming from a coach in the offseason. I'd be really worried if he said we were going to stink.Originally posted by BlueK View Post
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Yeah, I guess so. I didn't hear it, but I guess it was Wesley relating what Rose said.Originally posted by SCcoug View PostComment
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I actually remember Rose saying things last year to temper expectations based on the lack of experience of the team as a whole. The pitchfork crowd on cougarboard of course won't/chooses not to remember that. Now they're angry he dares to say something positive in private to a former player. It wasn't even a public statement, but they're up in arms. Morons. I actually think they'll have a decent year with the new players adding an element of athleticism we didn't have last year. I think Childs and Haws will also improve their games noticeably.Originally posted by Moliere View PostLast edited by BlueK; 09-20-2017, 11:48 AM.Comment
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I have a few concerns. In the last few years BYU has run around 60 set plays and actions in its play book. Of those about 5 with three variables each have been on inbound plays. The new coaching staff is looking to slow the tempo and run into a continuity offense. This will look like St Mary's for those who like their offense but it is a major departure from the Dave Rose teams of the past. We will need to penetrate the ball off the bounce or we will be in big trouble. In other words, we are trading 45 plays for one play.
The other major concern is BYU seems to be going away from positions. Nick, Eli, Teej, and Jahshire will all start the offense. We will also see lots of 5 out no low stuff and two man actions in the motion based continuity offense. This could mean lots of bigs shooting and guards fighting for the ball and shots. I hope not. I like our players but I'm looking forward to seeing the coaches overcoming these issues.Comment
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The transition to a new system could be bumpy as well.Originally posted by KillerDog View Post"Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr Epstein."
Upon rejecting the Beatles, Dick Rowe told Brian Epstein of the January 1, 1962 audition for Decca, which signed Brian Poole and the Tremeloes instead.Comment
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True. Hopefully the return to an effort based focus will help. I'm worried about penetration. Continuity based offenses need you to penetrate the ball.Originally posted by Topper View PostComment
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That requires two skills, off the ball movement and the ability to dribble drive. The latter not being a strength of BYU historically.Originally posted by KillerDog View Post"Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr Epstein."
Upon rejecting the Beatles, Dick Rowe told Brian Epstein of the January 1, 1962 audition for Decca, which signed Brian Poole and the Tremeloes instead.Comment
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It definitely impacted the 2011 tournament run.Originally posted by KillerDog View Post"What are you prepared to do?" - Jimmy Malone
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lol. Probably all BYU coaches' biggest concern.Originally posted by Joe Public View Post"Seriously, is there a bigger high on the whole face of the earth than eating a salad?"--SeattleUte
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Another point I forgot to mention. Our defensive philosophy has changed considerably. Should help our ability to contest 3s. It will give us trouble against major programs but very few people on the schedule.Comment
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How has it changed?Originally posted by KillerDog View Post
How will it hurt us against major programs?"Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr Epstein."
Upon rejecting the Beatles, Dick Rowe told Brian Epstein of the January 1, 1962 audition for Decca, which signed Brian Poole and the Tremeloes instead.Comment
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It is less focused on preventing penetration and more focused on closing out the three pointer. Even if you have athletes, you have to give up something on D. Last year we ran two defenses, the first for major teams and Gonzaga, the second for our conference foes not named Gonzaga. The players struggled to transition to the second D and we gave up a lot of looks. We are going farther along the spectrum found in the second D we ran and helping less on dribble penetration.Originally posted by Topper View PostComment
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