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put this in a positive tone. as this is a pro-bradley board and lets not get down on our players.

but what do we need and what can we as fans do to get to the point that we are a serious valley contender instead of middle of the pack. i would rather win a championship or two and be last one year than this.

ideas? be positive please.
 
Something is missing. I think everyone can agree on that. Whether you think that is a head coach, assistant, big man, whatever, something is keeping the ceiling of this team around .500

The question is, what has changed since the times of success? What have we never had that the other schools have?

My suggestion would be to try to hire at least one assistant that JL trusts and respects.

And we also need to find a recruit who ends up being better than he was in HS. (JJ, Hawk, POB). Our past success has revolved around them. Those guys don't grow on trees, though.
 
Keep everyone healthy next year- Bradley will win the MVC.

In keeping with winter games theme that is an ex excuse. I was all over the Ind St. board and did not see one mention of injuries. Every team has them, its not a curse. You just need the kind of players and coaches that can adjust. I think I mentioned it before most programs look at injuries as an opportunity, notan excuse.
 
In keeping with winter games theme that is an ex excuse. I was all over the Ind St. board and did not see one mention of injuries. Every team has them, its not a curse. You just need the kind of players and coaches that can adjust. I think I mentioned it before most programs look at injuries as an opportunity, notan excuse.

Very well said. I think that is a great point. Winners do not look for excuses.
 
I agree. But Jim hired all the assistants. The only one who was qualified, was fired/resigned/left this year.

Ding ding ding. And that's why he shouldn't have another chance to make the same mistakes. There's nothing in his track record that shows he will make the best staffing decisions.

As to the question of what has happened since the "times of success" he has had one year, 2007 where he has done a better than average job for an entire season. In 2006 the team reached its potential. Due to the suspensions of two players for inappropriate benefits, the non-conference and the start conference play still left a lot to be desired. And it was his actions that were the cause of that.

So one might say the days of success are an outlier, and nothing has really changed. And to a good (and growing) number of people, that is precisely the problem.
 
Who exactly is saying they'd do better? I'm unbelievably tired of that remark. It's completely different than what they are actually saying; that someone else could do better. Make sense?
 
For me it's hire assistant, secure solid recruiting class, and make one more run playing at least 8 deep. If he can't get it done next year I'll be ready for a change.
 
guys - send in your resumes.....I am sure they'd hire the best qualified...

Haha, actaully T, that's not a bad idea. I think a fair number of "resumes" from fans sent to our AD applying for head coach of the men's basketball team might send a message to him. I like where your head's at.
 
So one might say the days of success are an outlier, and nothing has really changed. And to a good (and growing) number of people, that is precisely the problem.

I agree with this. People say "accepting mediocrity" or whatever. Why wouldn't a BU fan at this point be somewhat accustomed to it? Has JL actually "under-achieved" during his time here, or has he pretty much done what one would expect from this university in this conference, based on the past?

I'll hang up and listen to your answer.
 
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