And ... you want to talk about them in the regular season? This team was just as good in the regular season thenlast 2 seasons prior to this and suffered the same fate that this one seems destined to do.
Agree in part; disagree in others— IMO it was great to see Colvin, furst, and Heide, in the regular rotation, and NOT act like deer in the headlights—
Lol well no this wasn't the reason we lose every game. We scored plenty of points. This game we played fairly poorly on defense in key spots, missed too many free throws, gave up too many offensive rebounds and too many bad turnovers.
They played with a huge chip today. I'd prefer they play smarter.
I’m happy we lost. I’m betting Paint isn’t too upset either.
The passer did not have to pass the ball. That is what was really bad… getting automatic with the ball.
Ah, the irony of someone blindly defending a coach who's been delivering the same mediocre results since the 2000s. Bravo, you've truly mastered the art of oblivious fandom.
Yes hero ball. He took offense to Hepburn's tough defense and instead of simply calling for or waiting for a screen or giving up the ball and giving it back he tried to out dribble Hepburn.
‘Effin snowflake….
I admit there is some value in not playing tomorrow.
I don't think you understand the definition of coping.
Ah, the loyalty to mediocrity. It must be comforting to defend a coach who's been serving up the same lackluster results for two whole decades. Maybe it's time to raise the bar, but hey, who needs progress?
Oh here we go! Another cant cope have to put other posters down to feel better about self kinda guy.
I'm betting he's not happy with the lack of smart play by key players.
I wonder how many of the top 100 programs would love to have that mediocrity.
I'll try again without using pronouns. Just agree with qazplm. All of krazychicagod's "I told you so" posts are a sure sign, krazychicagod is an asshat.
Bud if this is all mediocre, then Purdue has been mediocre since 1980. And if that's the case then you should just accept that Purdue's been a mediocre program for 44 years now. Right?
Oh I know how. I get pissed and like to talk about all the same issues we have, so that it isnt some heart breaking stunner when we get upset again.
I don't like this take. They hang banners for BTT championship. If Purdue plays as if doesn't mean anything (and I don't believe they did) they don't learn that lack of effort and attention to detail has consequences. Stupid technical foul, turnovers, missed free throws, not rebounding will get you quick out in the NCAAT where you are going to play a lot better teams than Wiscy. As Painter would say "we need to sit in this one for awhile" and hopefully be prepared for the tournament.
It was clear Paint and the team were just going through the motions. I’m not sure it’s a wise choice to make such predictions as you have off of how the team played today.
Ah, the 'if everyone else is mediocre, then it's okay for us to be mediocre too' logic. Interesting take, but I prefer aiming higher than settling for the status quo. Sure, Purdue has had its ups and downs, but that doesn't mean we should accept mediocrity as our destiny.
This— especially with Zach all set up with the screen…
Thats the thing man, Im not. It has been atleast a full month that I have been saying this. We have been playing this way for atleast the last month.
Agreed. Wisconsin is still fighting for a better seed, and they played like madmen today. We have a #1 seed wrapped up already, and the guys know it. That has to factor in. This game was an outlier compared to other games this year, plain and simple.
He was two dribbles from the pick. I agree he was overly emotional. But again, who else would you give the ball to there? Let's get Phil Jackson to zen him down before Thursday.
Not sure it was lost but certainly handicapped Purdue and was a huge reason for what followed. Yesterday Matt called Mason and Zach over to tell them not to do what Zach did today
OK. Who do you think will come to Purdue and improve its chances of reaching the Final Four and winning a national championship? Not who you'd like to come--who you think will come after you fire a coach who has had his team ranked in the top 5 most of the last two years. Name that coach. You are now on the clock.
Gee, how about the COACH adjusts and wakes the **** up to reality?
Please quit with the, “we can’t do any better BS.” We have a team that is primed to step to the next level. Great fans, facilities, players, etc…. We have CMP to thank for that. But, as he is almost completely unable to adjust his coaching, he’ll never get us there.
I didn't say everyone else. I said Purdue. Painter's success mirrors Keadys fairly closely. So what you are complaining about is why a historically mediocre team for literally generations by your standards hasn't elevated itself.
