He said the staff grades body language and 3 guys played underwater in the game. Said it's not effort but had more to do with focus and the game plan wasn't followed.
Interesting comments from Pope
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That’s why you substitute and call time outs. Not 100% satisfied with this statement.
Did he elaborate on exactly what the game plan was supposed to be...?
The original game plan called for playing actual defense but he decided to let it playout with zero adjustments to collect some analytics.
Damn. If only one of you boys had applied when we was looking for a new coach.
It is easy to grade/review yourself, the hard part is actually doing something about it next time...
Well, I hope he lights a fire under those 3 guys asses. Run them the way Pitino would have after such a fiasco and I bet their focus and attention to detail will improve next time.
You do realize they grade body language after the game, right?
F- for a whole bunch of people from this Bennie.
I agree and we waited way to long to call a timeout and get our composure back. They have a good team and were ready to play.
The environment was hostile and we wilted. I can accept them just being better that night but I thought the whole reason we brought in older experienced guys was to avoid a meltdown like that.
Some of our seasoned players acted like freshmen.
Pope has difficulty prepping for games.
You spent all your time talking **** about Cal and now you turned your ire on Pope. Gtfo
Seems most coaches shy away from holding players accountable these days.
When applied correctly, the bench can be a great motivator.......
When applied correctly, the bench can be a great motivator.......
I bet one was Pope. When Louisville was going on that first run to jump out to the first double digit lead, Pope was standing in front of the scorers table and looked not only defeated but lost. Now for all you sensitive fans, bash away at this comment...
I agree. Know exactly what you’re talking about. Standing with head cocked sideways with a visible frown and chewing his lip.
No, it is true. He had this problem last year. You don't remember the game where footage was taken in the lockeroom beforehand, and they proceeded to lose, and he talked afterwards about how the poor game prep was on him?
You are way, way too disingenuous. How about you see yourself out? If you think I don't like Pope, then you're choosing to be blind.
Coach Cal ------> piggie
Was flabbergasted he didn't call a TO then.
I'm not bashed, but you take one moment in time and determine it's true that's on you
My concern is it took them till watching tape to recognize this. Bad body language is recognizable in game pretty quickly.
I actually thought this thread was about his cryptic hinting at an emotional situation pregame that was out of their character.
Nothing about this game is sitting well with me. Im sure glad its extremely early.
Some of our fans on this forum are, unfortunately, quite stupid. The worst part of the move to the new site was losing my ignore list.
Yeah you are absolutely right I remember it was the auburn game in rupp last year & his pregame speech was so pitiful and soft! Bruce Pearls guys would run through a wall after his pre - game speech in the locker room and they did! That’s why they put BTA to *** last year in Rupp. Pope is soft and that’s the truth.
But the only statement that would satisfy you is "I Quit".
Guess you just get to live with it.
Let's say I'm dumb(it has been said); Oweh, ?, ?
Honestly, I can't think of anybody that played smart on defense.
Get real. Like they are going to call that out in the game. Guys, look at Oweh. Now see how he is hanging his head. Now don't you guys do that..... Yeah, we're gonna hear that in a time out.
I suspect those moments were more like "STAY THE *F* IN FRONT OF YOUR MAN ON DEFENSE. SOMEBODY GET OUT ON HIM IN THE CORVER LIKE *F*ing NOW". Of course, Pope is a nice guy. I'm sure he said please.
People forget Pope broke furniture last year in the Ole Miss locker room. He’s just as pissed as us about the effort and he won’t say “gee aw shucks. It’s fine, guys”. Pope will fix it.
No doubt. Love to see Chandler and Moreno get the start and sub in BG and OO against E Illinois. Back in the day it would have motivated them to get their **** together. Now it would probably end up as drama on TikTok.
Yea those 7 top 15 wins last year really showed his lack of preparation.
Hate to see us lose against Louisville but it happens Oweh should go for 30 next game sure he has seen the fans criticizing him that will get him motivated
Why are the inmates running the prison? Use the bench. I thought we were at least 2 deep @ every position!!