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ERMAHGERD COACH CUONZO

  • Personally, I think Coach 'Zo needs to go. He obviously can't coach. Can't experiment with defense. Can't heal Maymon's leg with chicken blood & voodoo. Can't actually go out on the court during games and shoot free throws for his team. Can't beat any major teams. Can't broker peace between Israel & Palestine.

    Frankly, he's got to go sooner rather than later, and I'm the person you should listen to, what with me owning this computer to broadcast my opinions out into the larger world and the bona fide FACT that I just went nuclear on the Bulls in NBA Jam '99 with AI. hoops

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  • JThomasClubb said...

    Personally, I think Coach 'Zo needs to go. He obviously can't coach. Can't experiment with defense. Can't heal Maymon's leg with chicken blood & voodoo. Can't actually go out on the court during games and shoot free throws for his team. Can't beat any major teams. Can't broker peace between Israel & Palestine.

    Frankly, he's got to go sooner rather than later, and I'm the person you should listen to, what with me owning this computer to broadcast my opinions out into the larger world and the bona fide FACT that I just went nuclear on the Bulls in NBA Jam '99 with AI. hoops

    Probably one of the best things I've read in a while....

    Calivolhead

  • I've stated before I have been on the fence with CCM. I am all Vol and pull for him and the team to succeed. I was just waiting to see some adjustments to feel good about CCM, well against KY it all came together. I hope the team feeds off this and makes a run at the dance. And yes, I understand some folks are always negative when they don't win, but IMO this thread is no different. Just a few days ago there was a thread about us all having civil debate on this board. I just think a thread like this does the opposite. That's JMO. Maybe I'm just rambling because I've been awake all night with a sick kid, but...who knows!?!?

    UTBULL

  • UTBULL said...

    I've stated before I have been on the fence with CCM. I am all Vol and pull for him and the team to succeed. I was just waiting to see some adjustments to feel good about CCM, well against KY it all came together. I hope the team feeds off this and makes a run at the dance. And yes, I understand some folks are always negative when they don't win, but IMO this thread is no different. Just a few days ago there was a thread about us all having civil debate on this board. I just think a thread like this does the opposite. That's JMO. Maybe I'm just rambling because I've been awake all night with a sick kid, but...who knows!?!?

    UTBULL
    My infant son is sick and my five year daughter woke up with a bad dream. Luckily she finds comfort from holding her baby bro and i can hit the message board.
    I think what annoys most is that much of the criticism I hear about CCM is what I consider not to be constructive. I think most Vol fans accept constructive criticism - e.g. CCM doesn't have a effective offensive philosophy or he is too reluctant to change defenses etc. I think when fans bring valid points or questions to the table as the starting point then it's so much easier to have civil debate. As you mentioned it is easy to be negative and being generically negative is easier.
    I do believe in CCM. Losing an anchor like Maymon and having Golden battle his demons physical and mental is tough. However, as with last year the team is improving.
    I love his emphasis on Man to man D. I do think that has to be the fundamental starting point. With that as the backbone, then you can start running. i love our point total vs KY. defensive pressure led to much of it. Robert Hubbs will be a devastating finisher next year. That kid is going to be fun for us all to see next year. Lets keep it going Vols. http://blogs.knoxnews.com/quinn/2012/12/ut-committ-robert-hubbs-breaks-school-scoring-record-in-spectacular-fashion.html
    I WANNA DANCE!

    This post was edited by Hallowed Hill on 2/17/2013 at 6:45 AM

    Hallowed Hill

  • JThomasClubb said...

    Personally, I think Coach 'Zo needs to go. He obviously can't coach. Can't experiment with defense. Can't heal Maymon's leg with chicken blood & voodoo. Can't actually go out on the court during games and shoot free throws for his team. Can't beat any major teams. Can't broker peace between Israel & Palestine.

    Frankly, he's got to go sooner rather than later, and I'm the person you should listen to, what with me owning this computer to broadcast my opinions out into the larger world and the bona fide FACT that I just went nuclear on the Bulls in NBA Jam '99 with AI. hoops

    The last sentence in the post is what got my attention.

    Amershamvol

  • Who's been saying this!? Overreacting fans? NOOO I don't believe it. Ha... Good post

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  • I love these posts. As if criticizing Zo somehow meant that I wanted him fired...or as if there was nothing to criticize him for. Guess he's done a perfect job this year. Give him Coach of Year!

    What people like the OP don't get is that my criticism (and many others) was that Zo wasn't playing a style that fit his players. Not a style that I like to see or is fun. But one that fit the players on his roster. Many of us (including me) said that Pearl didn't recruit to fit his preferred style. I don't know why. But he adapted his style to play to the kids he did recruit and it worked out.

    Zo recruited kids like Josh Richardson, Moore and Edwards. Those guys were made to run and gun. Same was with the guys he inherited with McRae and Golden. You have to play to your strengths and to grind it out in the halfcourt ain't exactly our strength. I think everyone can agree with that.

    In the last few games, Zo has utilized his players' length and athleticism. He's employed a little pressure with the 1-2-2 full court press (even though passive, still effective). The defense has taken more chances in trying to get steals. We've had 7 steals in 2 of the last 3 games. That's fantastic for a team that ranks in the bottom 10% of the NCAA of causing turnovers. We need our defense to provide easy scoring opportunities for our offense. And it looks like Zo has (finally) adjusted to do that.

    I've never said Zo should be fired. That's just people going overboard and, quite frankly, making dumb statements. I have questioned whether he will succeed at UT if he continues to roll the ball out there and say "play hard" as his main strategy. In the past few games, I've seen coaching. I've seen adjustments. He can say publicly that he hasn't tweaked anything but if you watch us run offense, see the 4 guard line up, etc, you see adjustments.

    NYC Vol

  • JThomasClubb said...

    Personally, I think Coach 'Zo needs to go. He obviously can't coach. Can't experiment with defense. Can't heal Maymon's leg with chicken blood & voodoo. Can't actually go out on the court during games and shoot free throws for his team. Can't beat any major teams. Can't broker peace between Israel & Palestine.

    Frankly, he's got to go sooner rather than later, and I'm the person you should listen to, what with me owning this computer to broadcast my opinions out into the larger world and the bona fide FACT that I just went nuclear on the Bulls in NBA Jam '99 with AI. hoops

    roflmaoroflmaoroflmao

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  • NYC Vol said...

    I love these posts. As if criticizing Zo somehow meant that I wanted him fired...or as if there was nothing to criticize him for. Guess he's done a perfect job this year. Give him Coach of Year!

    What people like the OP don't get is that my criticism (and many others) was that Zo wasn't playing a style that fit his players. Not a style that I like to see or is fun. But one that fit the players on his roster. Many of us (including me) said that Pearl didn't recruit to fit his preferred style. I don't know why. But he adapted his style to play to the kids he did recruit and it worked out.

    Zo recruited kids like Josh Richardson, Moore and Edwards. Those guys were made to run and gun. Same was with the guys he inherited with McRae and Golden. You have to play to your strengths and to grind it out in the halfcourt ain't exactly our strength. I think everyone can agree with that.

    In the last few games, Zo has utilized his players' length and athleticism. He's employed a little pressure with the 1-2-2 full court press (even though passive, still effective). The defense has taken more chances in trying to get steals. We've had 7 steals in 2 of the last 3 games. That's fantastic for a team that ranks in the bottom 10% of the NCAA of causing turnovers. We need our defense to provide easy scoring opportunities for our offense. And it looks like Zo has (finally) adjusted to do that.

    I've never said Zo should be fired. That's just people going overboard and, quite frankly, making dumb statements. I have questioned whether he will succeed at UT if he continues to roll the ball out there and say "play hard" as his main strategy. In the past few games, I've seen coaching. I've seen adjustments. He can say publicly that he hasn't tweaked anything but if you watch us run offense, see the 4 guard line up, etc, you see adjustments.

    +1. I agree on all counts.

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  • NYC Vol said...

    I love these posts. As if criticizing Zo somehow meant that I wanted him fired...or as if there was nothing to criticize him for. Guess he's done a perfect job this year. Give him Coach of Year!

    What people like the OP don't get is that my criticism (and many others) was that Zo wasn't playing a style that fit his players. Not a style that I like to see or is fun. But one that fit the players on his roster. Many of us (including me) said that Pearl didn't recruit to fit his preferred style. I don't know why. But he adapted his style to play to the kids he did recruit and it worked out.

    Zo recruited kids like Josh Richardson, Moore and Edwards. Those guys were made to run and gun. Same was with the guys he inherited with McRae and Golden. You have to play to your strengths and to grind it out in the halfcourt ain't exactly our strength. I think everyone can agree with that.

    In the last few games, Zo has utilized his players' length and athleticism. He's employed a little pressure with the 1-2-2 full court press (even though passive, still effective). The defense has taken more chances in trying to get steals. We've had 7 steals in 2 of the last 3 games. That's fantastic for a team that ranks in the bottom 10% of the NCAA of causing turnovers. We need our defense to provide easy scoring opportunities for our offense. And it looks like Zo has (finally) adjusted to do that.

    I've never said Zo should be fired. That's just people going overboard and, quite frankly, making dumb statements. I have questioned whether he will succeed at UT if he continues to roll the ball out there and say "play hard" as his main strategy. In the past few games, I've seen coaching. I've seen adjustments. He can say publicly that he hasn't tweaked anything but if you watch us run offense, see the 4 guard line up, etc, you see adjustments.

    I agree with you. I will support Cuonzo until he gives me a reason not to, and IMO he has not done that yet. Has he made some mistakes this year?...absolutely. Has he made some tremendous adjustments here lately....absolutely. Time will tell how good a coach he is, but hopefully he turns out to be great. I think some fans don't like him as much because he's never going to be the "showman" that Pearl was. That doesn't mean that he can't be every bit as succuessful however. Now back to NBA JAM....I'm on fire....

    Imallvol

  • NYC Vol said...

    I love these posts. As if criticizing Zo somehow meant that I wanted him fired...or as if there was nothing to criticize him for. Guess he's done a perfect job this year. Give him Coach of Year!

    What people like the OP don't get is that my criticism (and many others) was that Zo wasn't playing a style that fit his players. Not a style that I like to see or is fun. But one that fit the players on his roster. Many of us (including me) said that Pearl didn't recruit to fit his preferred style. I don't know why. But he adapted his style to play to the kids he did recruit and it worked out.

    Zo recruited kids like Josh Richardson, Moore and Edwards. Those guys were made to run and gun. Same was with the guys he inherited with McRae and Golden. You have to play to your strengths and to grind it out in the halfcourt ain't exactly our strength. I think everyone can agree with that.

    In the last few games, Zo has utilized his players' length and athleticism. He's employed a little pressure with the 1-2-2 full court press (even though passive, still effective). The defense has taken more chances in trying to get steals. We've had 7 steals in 2 of the last 3 games. That's fantastic for a team that ranks in the bottom 10% of the NCAA of causing turnovers. We need our defense to provide easy scoring opportunities for our offense. And it looks like Zo has (finally) adjusted to do that.

    I've never said Zo should be fired. That's just people going overboard and, quite frankly, making dumb statements. I have questioned whether he will succeed at UT if he continues to roll the ball out there and say "play hard" as his main strategy. In the past few games, I've seen coaching. I've seen adjustments. He can say publicly that he hasn't tweaked anything but if you watch us run offense, see the 4 guard line up, etc, you see adjustments.

    Taking it a little personally, aren't we?fail

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