Agree, no playing time should be guaranteed. Having said that, if a coach thinks that he has guys at certain positions who are studs I personally think it's unproductive to bring in guys who think they are competing for those starting jobs. If they come in and outperform the incumbent they should start, but to me that is different than guys coming in expecting to start.
I want every playing being recruited or transferring in to be expecting to start. If not ,they need to check their competitive juices.
Said the guy on a message board. Look, you can obviously feel however you want. I've never won a national championship but my experience tells me that 1) team chemistry matters and 2) there's a big difference between guys wanting to start (I agree, you want everyone to want to start) and guys expecting to start and reacting poorly when that doesn't happen.
Team chemistry.....meh. We see what we see on the court and in the press conf, we don't see what happens in the locker room or at practice or at the apartment. I'm sure not everyone on the team is enamored with one another.
Team chemistry isn’t about liking each other it’s about being willing to go into battle with and for the other guy.
So basically you want painter to recreate 2022-23 Illinois or Michigan. Bunch of mercenaries out to get theirs. Hard pass.
Jenkins was a journeyman primarily because of coaching changes. He came in and accepted a different role, and was a great mentor to the young guys by all accounts. I think that's why Painter wanted him. That and striking out on a few other targets.
LOL. Has Woodson won any title? A Big Ten title? What’s Woodson’s record in tournaments?
Unfortunately, the NCAA has created this environment of free agency and to some extent, you have to be willing to play the new game.
I agree, but on the surface, before he got to Purdue, he didn't seem like the type of player Painter would go after in the portal. But I also agree that he was in desperation mode at that point and had to take what was left.
Yes, agree. My view is that you want a balance. You'll take as many high talent guys who are great program fits as you can get, you can probably live with a couple of guys who are not great fits but have transcendent talent and you fill in the rest with good program guys who are talented enough.
I didn't say that.
The point that overall, UM is a much better program, but Purdue might occasionally have a better year?
Geez I always have to spell it out for you…
I don't think anyone is calling for a "hired gun approach." Simply calling for more of a balance and willingness to play the game.
Sure they are. Bone said “team chemistry… meh.” Look where Illinois and Michigan got with that approach last year.
Team chemistry does matter, obviously. But, you need talent too.
Everyone with a brain knew last seasons roster was flawed. You better at least have chemistry.
So because it didn't work for one year, therefore you don't keep trying? Or, do you keep trying the same thing hoping for a different result?
But, who's fault is it that it's flawed and who's job was it to unflaw it? And what's the fastest, easiest way to fill gaps/plug holes in the roster? The portal and NIL.
We don’t have the “resources” of Miami. Still waiting for a big talking booster to step up…
Apparently we have enough resources to keep Edey happy. Yes?
Our admin isn't willing to blatantly break the few rules there are revolving NIL, and Miami is?
Quit acting like Purdue morally superior to everyone else. If you don't think Painter and the NIL people are in close contact, I don't know what to tell you.
Yes. But a lot of that money is earmarked by businesses specifically for Edey. It’s not all fungible cash that can be redirected elsewhere.
Has it been disclosed how much Edeys NIL deal is worth and who the sources are?
Agree that it's Painter's fault (although I also give him much more credit than you for other areas). Just my opinion, I could be wrong, but I think once MP missed on those couple high profile guards (Pack and the kid from Iowa State) he viewed last season as a development year. I'm sure that he knew that Zach would be very good but I doubt he would have predicted that he would be NPOY good.
IMO it depends on your definition. If I'm a coach and am offered the head job at Michigan and at Purdue, I would view the Michigan job as having an easier path to going to FF's and winning a NC, so from that view I agree with you, UM has the better program.
I totally agree. I do think Painter knew that last year was a rebuilding year and when he didn't get Pack, he probably was just banking on getting guys more experience. Then, all the sudden, we're spanking Duke and Gonzaga and expectations changed.
That's a tough one....Purdue has arguably one of the best home court environments in all of college hoops. People love Mackey and I assume the players love playing there. I think Purdue has a lot to offer a new coach, not only in terms of support and facilities, but also the regional talent pool, etc.
