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<blockquote data-quote="The Bell Tolls for Thee" data-source="post: 131969466" data-attributes="member: 1812660"><p>This is assuming JB learned to allow his players to strength train and play tough on the boards which he did not do at WVU. I was more confident of JB's Michigan losing its first title appearance against Petino's Louisville than I was in it's second appearance against that Villanova team that won every tournament game going away. That's because it was obvious that JB's finesse, sharp shooting offense was easily overcome by athletic guys that could speed up the game and get to the rim. It's why JB blew a 20 point lead in the Elite Eight with WVU in 2005.</p><p></p><p>JB did bring WVU out of a pit that Catelett left the program in after a decade of not giving a crap. But his final NIT season after 2 good runs primarily on the back of Gansey, proved he had his faults just like Huggins. Huggins came along and turned Alexander and Butler into complete players. And in that brief period WVU had the best of Huggins and the best of JB on those teams. Both are good coaches. Both have/had glaring deficiencies they could not or would not address. I do think Huggins style does wring a bit more out of the less than perfect rosters WVU will always have to put on the court. I doubt Beilien takes the Press Virginia rosters to 3 consecutive Big 12 title games and 3 out 4 NCAA Sweet 16 appearances. However I don't think the two styles ate mutually exclusive and Huggins could have tried something different in the half court offense outside of hoping for a good high low combo.</p><p></p><p>Huggins has had more consistent success than any coach in WVU history and gave WVU its best chance at an NCAA Tournament championship outside of Jerry West leading a Shaus coached team to the title game 63 years ago. He has had a hell of a coaching career, including most of his time at WVU. He is a hall of fame coach and that is undeniable. But he is also starting to show his age and looks tired. Everyone will decline at their job no matter how good they are in their prime. The question is, will Huggins recognize when it is time or will he deny it when his inevitable decline comes and limp to ignominious end to an overall impressive career? </p><p></p><p>Maybe Huggins can turn around next year and put together another team like the 2020-2021 squad. But it is also possible and concerning that WVU may watch 3 or more basketball seasons like this one while Huggins tries to go out on one last NCAA dance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The Bell Tolls for Thee, post: 131969466, member: 1812660"] This is assuming JB learned to allow his players to strength train and play tough on the boards which he did not do at WVU. I was more confident of JB's Michigan losing its first title appearance against Petino's Louisville than I was in it's second appearance against that Villanova team that won every tournament game going away. That's because it was obvious that JB's finesse, sharp shooting offense was easily overcome by athletic guys that could speed up the game and get to the rim. It's why JB blew a 20 point lead in the Elite Eight with WVU in 2005. JB did bring WVU out of a pit that Catelett left the program in after a decade of not giving a crap. But his final NIT season after 2 good runs primarily on the back of Gansey, proved he had his faults just like Huggins. Huggins came along and turned Alexander and Butler into complete players. And in that brief period WVU had the best of Huggins and the best of JB on those teams. Both are good coaches. Both have/had glaring deficiencies they could not or would not address. I do think Huggins style does wring a bit more out of the less than perfect rosters WVU will always have to put on the court. I doubt Beilien takes the Press Virginia rosters to 3 consecutive Big 12 title games and 3 out 4 NCAA Sweet 16 appearances. However I don't think the two styles ate mutually exclusive and Huggins could have tried something different in the half court offense outside of hoping for a good high low combo. Huggins has had more consistent success than any coach in WVU history and gave WVU its best chance at an NCAA Tournament championship outside of Jerry West leading a Shaus coached team to the title game 63 years ago. He has had a hell of a coaching career, including most of his time at WVU. He is a hall of fame coach and that is undeniable. But he is also starting to show his age and looks tired. Everyone will decline at their job no matter how good they are in their prime. The question is, will Huggins recognize when it is time or will he deny it when his inevitable decline comes and limp to ignominious end to an overall impressive career? Maybe Huggins can turn around next year and put together another team like the 2020-2021 squad. But it is also possible and concerning that WVU may watch 3 or more basketball seasons like this one while Huggins tries to go out on one last NCAA dance. [/QUOTE]
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