Fully Convinced this is a Mental Issue

[Farsight Clone]

Consistency of bad body language, no motion, bad ball movement, can't shoot is a mental issue.

We have seen these players shoot well... before the UofL game.

Whatever happened before that UofL game has changed the course of the season.

Yes I know talent is also an issue. But what is putting us down is the mental.

It's clear Pope hasn't found a solution.

Another issue is that these players *may* not believe in Pope as the coach, which is a major issue

 

[KYSouthpaw]

It's really unbelievable how terrible they're playing. Unfathomable really.

 

[OleTiredBum]

Pope is terrible. Beyond terrible.

 

[MonsterMash79]

Marks gone after season.. gotta be, doesn’t make sense not to..

 

[TarHeelInCharlotte]

Ever see The Replacements with Keanu Reeves. His speech about Quicksand is applicable here.

 

[kygent2]

The offensive sets he runs are not build for this team

 

[Farsight Clone]

The offensive sets he runs are not build for this team

I agree. And he has to change.

 

[loublue22_rivals308424]

They suck. They're bad at basketball.

 

[Anony Moose]

I think RUN and GO may be better for this group.

 

[BigBluefoot]

The offensive sets he runs are not build for this team

We aren't running any sets. That's just it. The second the opposing team gets in our faces we shut down. We are beyond soft.

 

[Farsight Clone]

They suck. They're bad at basketball.

But what is making it worse is the mental issue.

 

[Farsight Clone]

We aren't running any sets. That's just it. The second the opposing team gets in our faces we shut down. We are beyond soft.

It's just zoom action on top of the key or wings. That's it.

 

[Kywildcat_nation28]

Only way to change is to move on like football team did

 

[24Catman]

No team truly playing for the “front” of a UK jersey could ever be this bad.

 

[Ky_Bred_Cat]

Exactly. This team isn't nearly as bad as they are playing. Injuries and depth have not allowed the team to create an identity and their confidence has been crushed. There is also an obvious on court leadership void creating tremendous problems.

 

[sk73]

I think you are correct. I am batshit crazy for pulling hard for this group of lazy *** kids.

 

[theBlues]

Pretty soon they're going to start drawing straws to see who has to shoot it.

 

[WiseSerpent]

I don’t think a single player has any confidence their shot is going to go in when they release it.

 

[tinfoil]

I would say, that there are issues in the locker room

 

[KyLegacyBBN]

Pope has lost the the team. They all made their money.

 

[Farsight Clone]

I would say, that there are issues in the locker room

Which is the source of the mental issue

 

[Kyhoward1]

Consistency of bad body language, no motion, bad ball movement, can't shoot is a mental issue.

We have seen these players shoot well... before the UofL game.

Whatever happened before that UofL game has changed the course of the season.

Yes I know talent is also an issue. But what is putting us down is the mental.

It's clear Pope hasn't found a solution.

Another issue is that these players *may* not believe in Pope as the coach, which is a major team had less talent but they had heart. They were playing fo

Consistency of bad body language, no motion, bad ball movement, can't shoot is a mental issue.

We have seen these players shoot well... before the UofL game.

Whatever happened before that UofL game has changed the course of the season.

Yes I know talent is also an issue. But what is putting us down is the mental.

It's clear Pope hasn't found a solution.

Another issue is that these players *may* not believe in Pope as the coach, which is a major issue

Consistency of bad body language, no motion, bad ball movement, can't shoot is a mental issue.

We have seen these players shoot well... before the UofL game.

Whatever happened before that UofL game has changed the course of the season.

Yes I know talent is also an issue. But what is putting us down is the mental.

It's clear Pope hasn't found a solution.

Another issue is that these players *may* not believe in Pope as the coach, which is a major issue

Consistency of bad body language, no motion, bad ball movement, can't shoot is a mental issue.

We have seen these players shoot well... before the UofL game.

Whatever happened before that UofL game has changed the course of the season.

Yes I know talent is also an issue. But what is putting us down is the mental.

It's clear Pope hasn't found a solution.

Another issue is that these players *may* not believe in Pope as the coach, which is a major issue

No heart, no effort, but they will get their paycheck!

 

[Farsight Clone]

After thinking about it all game, watching the game, and them recalling past games. Oweh is one of the causes for this mental issue., If he is the cancer, you server it. The guess is based off bad consistent body language, complaining he doesn't get the ball, when he's not a willing passer.

If I was the media, I would hound Pope to tell us what happened before the UofL game.

 

[gbl97]

There is someone who can be removed which will inject new life into this team. Not sure who yet.

 

[chattanogawildcat]

Pope was a role player himself so....

 

[Rainmaker]

I’ve said this for weeks. It’s definitely a weak mindset, mental issue. Team chemistry is non existent and players aren’t held accountable.

 

[cat tat2]

These guys are being paid, basketball is their job. When people do things detrimental to the company or don’t do their job, they get fired. Pope needs to teach some “life lessons” and start firing guys! Sooner or later the ones left will get the message.

 

[darkshadesofblue]

I don’t think Pope has enough backbone to discipline these guys. Last years team and a lot of his BYU teams had a lot more maturity, so it didn’t take a lot of oversight with team issues. That combined with not having a PG. Of course I’m just guessing

 

[Skyguyb27]

And in other news water is wet.

 

[Farsight Clone]

Good. Glad Leach asked Pope about the mental issue.

Pope said that responsibility falls on him.

Good. If there is a cancer on the team, cut it.

That is your number 1 priority.

 

[TrueBluePhil]

Why is it that we are the only team in the country that knows what we paid what in NIL? I say it is BS and someone put out fake news to create animosity between the team members. We don't hear anything on what other teams have paid

 

[3 Putts]

These guys are being paid, basketball is their job. When people do things detrimental to the company or don’t do their job, they get fired. Pope needs to teach some “life lessons” and start firing guys! Sooner or later the ones left will get the message.

The responsibility falls on the CEO which is Pope, he either reels these guys in or gets replaced. It’s a business now, can guarantee the big money donors aren’t happy right now.

 

[Tri-Countycat]

This team couldn’t win the blue white game. Pope constructed it. Doesn’t inspire much confidence for future decisions

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I think theres some really big POS's on the team. We just dont quite know who yet.

Pope should 100% know who the problem players are and you have to kick one off, just to send a message and maybe remove the team cancer.

 

[NociHTTP]

It's just zoom action on top of the key or wings. That's it.

Who's teaching it, Pope or Cody?

 

[NociHTTP]

I think theres some really big POS's on the team. We just dont quite know who yet.

Pope should 100% know who the problem players are and you have to kick one off, just to send a message and maybe remove the team cancer.

Like others said, he won't do it. I don't think he has the heart, doesn't want to be seen as the bad guy. He's cutting off his own nose.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Like others said, he won't do it. I don't think he has the heart, doesn't want to be seen as the bad guy. He's cutting off his own nose.

Not a good sign then. I think as a coach, after this start, you have to kick out a player, and maybe even fire an assistant.

You cant go into next game with no changes. And if Pope is "business as usual" then thats even more of a sign hes not meant for this job.

 

[Blue_2_the_bone_rivals]

The bench can be a hospital. You can be sent there to heal or to die. Some of these guys need to find themselves there. If we’re gonna lose, I’d rather lose with the guys who have fight and heart. I’d at least respect Pope for it. What I’m seeing right now is lack of control & accountability.

 

[NociHTTP]

Not a good sign then. I think as a coach, after this start, you have to kick out a player, and maybe even fire an assistant.

You cant go into next game with no changes. And if Pope is "business as usual" then thats even more of a sign hes not meant for this job.

I'm very disappointed in him right now, but I know that means nothing. We're just fans. But how can ANYONE, who is supposedly all about the school they used to play for (regardless of school) ALLOW something like that to happen? If ever there was a moment when a team pulls something out of their *** to protect the dignity of their home court, this is it.

 

[Farsight Clone]

Who's teaching it, Pope or Cody?

My guess its Cody