In all fainess to MATT AND THE TEAM

[pokey13]

We have a lot of players that haven't logged a lot a minutes at Purdue in the positions they are currently playing.
On top of that, our shooters have been very inconsistant. These things make it reelly hard to predict who is going to do what under differing circumstances. That is why teams play near 30 games before the tourney starts.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

Well the point guard position ain't gonna change we don't have one. And are so called elite shooters well we all know that's not true nothin elite about the shooters on this team. All in all purdue Has a decent team that's about it. Definitely is not a Final Four team more like sweet 16 if they're lucky.

 

[Emartin70287]

We have a capable point gaurd in Mathias, Painter just refuses to play him there exclusively.

 

[alwaysaboiler]

You have to ask yourself why do we recruit people who can shoot and they get here and cannot shoot. That is not happening by chance. Its every one of them.

 

[TJBoiler]

Well the point guard position ain't gonna change we don't have one. And are so called elite shooters well we all know that's not true nothin elite about the shooters on this team. All in all purdue Has a decent team that's about it. Definitely is not a Final Four team more like sweet 16 if they're lucky.

I agree and is that soo bad? Look I want this team to be as good as it is... Getting Swanigan a high recruit was great. But it had been soo hard to do that fans expectations were through the roof. This team lost in the 1st rd last year and lost their PG. My point is go over to the top 150 recruits on rivals and see how many 4-5 star recruits have Duke on the list etc... Duke gets 2-3 Swanigans every year. I'd like to see the team play better but I decided not get all down on them. They should be in the tourney and let's go from there.

BTW I'm not a big Painter backer. But post about Matt Painter not being a great coach etc... I think most people here have opinions on that. But he is not going to get fired unless something drastic happens like Purdue loses every game from here and misses the tournament. So why rehash it? When it comes time for his contract to be discussed. That's when you can point out why Purdue should not reup Matt. Not that Painter should not be criticized. But posting how he should be fired... Purdue wouldn't fire Hazel. When is his contract up?

 

[BoilerBulldog]

I think MATT AND THE TEAM would be a terrible name for a band.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

I like Matt painter but unfortunately he's not going to be the coach to get us to the Final Four. I know I bring Cuonzo Martin up a lot here. I want Cuonzo Martin here because I know he can bring elite talent here every year. That's the difference between Matt painter and Cuonzo Martin. And like I said I like Matt painter as a coach but he's just not that type of coach that's going to get you to a final four

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

You're going to get the same production as you got out of gene Keady with Matt painter

 

[jadeezra]

You're going to get the same production as you got out of gene Keady with Matt painter

Quit trolling dude , you're not a Purdue fan

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

So I'm a troll because I want to see Purdue in a final 4 . I've been watching Purdue basketball since gene Keady was the coach his first year. I watch 20 years of him coaching and now you want me watch another 20 years without a Final Four. Seems like you're the troll. Just like purdue Don't want Tom Crean to get fired Iu fans want to see painter here and not go anywhere.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

The negative comments and the positive comments about a college team is part of life get over it. Not everything is going to be said positive. You want positive get to a Final Four and win it.

 

[lbodel]

I like Matt painter but unfortunately he's not going to be the coach to get us to the Final Four. I know I bring Cuonzo Martin up a lot here. I want Cuonzo Martin here because I know he can bring elite talent here every year. That's the difference between Matt painter and Cuonzo Martin. And like I said I like Matt painter as a coach but he's just not that type of coach that's going to get you to a final four

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

31 years 20 with gene Keady and I think 11 with Matt painter no Final Fours. We been to the Elite Eight twice both with gene Keady. But I'm wrong wanting a coaching change. Guess your happy with those stats above this as a Purdue fan I'm not.

 

[jadeezra]

Purdue still has as good of a shot as any after the first 4-5 teams to reach a final 4 this year. That's why your trolling

 

[lbodel]

31 years 20 with gene Keady and I think 11 with Matt painter no Final Fours. We been to the Elite Eight twice both with gene Keady. But I'm wrong wanting a coaching change. Guess your happy with those stats above this as a Purdue fan I'm not.

 

[depthcharge623]

A coaching change at this point would likely put our basketball team in the situation our football team is in. Continuity is key to success.

 

[BBG]

Quit trolling dude , you're not a Purdue fan

This. He is trolling and not a Purdue fan at all and it's hilarious that he/she actually thinks he/she is clever and actually fooling people.

 

[pumsu]

We have a capable point gaurd in Mathias, Painter just refuses to play him there exclusively.

Pls stop.

 

[BBG]

Pls stop.

Yes. Dakota is a great player but a pg he isn't right now, if ever.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

You are crazy in your head if you think Purdue is going to a final four this year. What games are you watching obviously not the same ones as everybody else in the country. And I am a Purdue fan no matter what you think. Maybe I'm just one of many Purdue Fans that would like to see a final four before I die. You can call me at troll all you want . I had no clue that wanting your team to go to a final four means you're a troll. It's bad that Purdue fans are so used to not going to the Final Four they accepted.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

Okay Purdue fans here's a question for you. How long do you let coach painter coach this team without going to a final four ? Just curious I'd really like to know your guys's answer. Because that is the goal right at least it is at every other college.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

And changing coaches on the football team is not what did them in. It's who they hired as the head coach is what did them in. That job should have went to the defensive coordinator on Joe Taylor staff. Football team would not be where they're at if they would have done that.

 

[jadeezra]

Purdue is fine... Like I said quit trolling

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

Well going 30 plus years without a final four if that's fine then I guess we're all right then. By the way are you related to painter. Because that's the only reason why i can think you're fine without a Final Four.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

And yes you are right Purdue is fine on the academic side.

 

[lbodel]

Well going 30 plus years without a final four if that's fine then I guess we're all right then. By the way are you related to painter. Because that's the only reason why i can think you're fine without a Final Four.

 

[PU52Chevy]

Ignore button for that dumb ass

 

[PU52Chevy]

Lots of reason why good shooters come to Purdue and take time to develop into good shooters again at the college level.

This happens at all schools:

1) Kids are put on a workout regimen to strengthen their cores and build muscle to handle the season...which in the Big ten is physical.
Because of this extra muscle, it takes time to adjust the strength of the shot with the new found muscles.

2) Purdue actually round out it's players by actually having them play defense...which leads to tired legs and arms until they get the core strength to play the minutes without drop off....we all know tired legs and arms make it tough to shoot...try running a mile and then stop and make 10 free throws....easier when you are not winded.

3) Young shooters on team besides KS.....takes time to get caught up with the game speed at college level.......

4) Knowing when to take the shot and when not too.....which is the key to the Purdue system...good shots and bad shots can determine the outcome of the game for Purdue. Second half of the Iowa game, the kids struggled knowing when to take shot and when not too...it led to turnovers or lost opportunity.

All of this stuff above is a simple progression that will be cured in time.

Davis is a senior and can lead the defense and AJH is a senior and can lead the Offense, but the others just have to get thru the 4 things above and will do well.

Remember always support positive!

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

Well Kindle Stevens is about to be a senior he still hasn't developed into a good shooter

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

You stay strong on believing painter will get you to a final four. Don't get why you believe that 11 years into his coaching career at Purdue and we haven't even been closed. And we played in the NIT and that other tournament I've never heard of and still didn't get to the final for in those tournaments. So where is your evidence that he's going to get this school there. You don't have any it all points that he's not going to do it.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

And you act like we're the only team in college basketball that plays defense every school but IU plays defense

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

I just have to realize when I'm on this board talking basketball. I have to take in consideration that there's not a lot of people that knows basketball on this board. 11 years no final four I don't get it why you guys are happy. That's not a true fan to me. True fans would want the best for their school. Maybe one day maybe one day doubt it but maybe.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

If Purdue is fine in basketball tell me how please explain. Just don't say they're fine and give no explanation for it. And again 11 years no final four yet if that is fine count me out.

 

[BBG]

I just have to realize when I'm on this board talking basketball. I have to take in consideration that there's not a lot of people that knows basketball on this board. 11 years no final four I don't get it why you guys are happy. That's not a true fan to me. True fans would want the best for their school. Maybe one day maybe one day doubt it but maybe.

So basically your criteria for a coach is every 10 years or less you make a Final Four or they are fired. Talk about not knowing basketball... and good thing you weren't the AD when Gene was here.

Yeah it's confirmed, you're not a Purdue fan. Probably never even been to the campus. I must've forgot to ignore you... but doing it now since you are just trolling.

 

[tigerchump]

Who are Joe Taylor and Kindle Stevens?

 

[Dryfly88]

Who are Joe Taylor and Kindle Stevens?

I was wondering that too!! What a complete troll.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

Alright I understand everybody on here is white. White people is always trying to sugar coat s***. Bet your ass if painter was black he would have done been fired. A football program is harder to build then I basketball program and after 3 years everybody was wanting the black guy who coaches the football fired.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

Are shooters can't shoot cuz they play defense. Alls I hear on hear is excuses excuses excuses excuses. At some point in time you're going to have to blame somebody and stop making excuses why we can't get to a final four. First step to fixing a problem is recognizing you have one.

 

[ItsTheTruth73]

It's like 95% of you are more worried about somebody's grammar and spelling . I forgot grammar and spelling that will get us to a final four.

 

[Chuchumutha]

Who are Joe Taylor and Kindle Stevens?

I believe Kindle Stephens created an app that allowed you to read books on a tablet.