Mooney and Rothstein
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Article to go along with it.
https://collegehoopstoday.com/index.php/rothstein-files/chris-mooney-scheduling-is-a-big-issue/
https://collegehoopstoday.com/index.php/rothstein-files/chris-mooney-scheduling-is-a-big-issue/
Nothing too enlightening but that's because we all follow the program closely. But good to have media attention regardless. Regarding newcomers who could contribute he started with Crabtree and also brought up Isaiah Wilson fwiw.
What I don't get is Mooney reluctance to talk about expectations, goals, how good we can be etc. Rothstein gave him that question and Mooney spoke in generalities and also wants to get the team back together first. Mooney is not a promoter but this is an opportunity lost.
Mooney got a direct question on NCAA expectation last year, it is the only way to get a direct answer. I think he's pretty honest when he gets a direct question but otherwise he reverts to his we want to compete style sort of like he did here. Why not say we have NCAA expectation at bare minimum. We do, that will be no surprise to anyone. Rothstein is well known college bball media. He has us at I think 32. Goodman has us at 13. It can't hurt to say hey Jon we think you're under ranking us. Say it in a fun way if u want. Say we think we can be a top 25 team all year. Because maybe Rothstein listens and moves us up some. Get our name out there. U get both Goodman & Rothstein putting us in top 25 then maybe we r getting in more preseason polls & coaches poll. Media cracks open the door u got to kick it in sometimes.
Creates excitement, and honestly the higher you start out the faster you can move up. Plus it helps with fans. Casual fans want to come, and the loyal fanbase is more into it. Got to push for the recognition sometimes, it is for the program's benefit. Being ranked that's a big deal, and a huge deal here at Richmond.
What I don't get is Mooney reluctance to talk about expectations, goals, how good we can be etc. Rothstein gave him that question and Mooney spoke in generalities and also wants to get the team back together first. Mooney is not a promoter but this is an opportunity lost.
Mooney got a direct question on NCAA expectation last year, it is the only way to get a direct answer. I think he's pretty honest when he gets a direct question but otherwise he reverts to his we want to compete style sort of like he did here. Why not say we have NCAA expectation at bare minimum. We do, that will be no surprise to anyone. Rothstein is well known college bball media. He has us at I think 32. Goodman has us at 13. It can't hurt to say hey Jon we think you're under ranking us. Say it in a fun way if u want. Say we think we can be a top 25 team all year. Because maybe Rothstein listens and moves us up some. Get our name out there. U get both Goodman & Rothstein putting us in top 25 then maybe we r getting in more preseason polls & coaches poll. Media cracks open the door u got to kick it in sometimes.
Creates excitement, and honestly the higher you start out the faster you can move up. Plus it helps with fans. Casual fans want to come, and the loyal fanbase is more into it. Got to push for the recognition sometimes, it is for the program's benefit. Being ranked that's a big deal, and a huge deal here at Richmond.
sometimes you must create your own hype
I’ve always gotten the sense that he’s afraid to set any tangible expectations, either because he thinks they’ll put too much pressure on the players or because he doesn’t want to be called out on them matter if we fail to reach them. I agree though, it would be nice to hear him up the ante a little.
I think it's premature to state that he won't have any additional opportunities over the next 4 months to "really get people excited about this season." I for one have been excited since the tourney was cancelled.
I think you're supposed to consult a physician if it lasts that long.
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Rothstein's brief A-10 preview...picks the Spiders behind SLU. I think we're better, but hard to argue too much given the way they handled us in the RC last year. Very tough out for us.
Gilyard picked first-team, Dji listed as an impact frosh, and Crabtree as an impact transfer.
https://collegehoopstoday.com/index.php/rothstein-files/atlantic-10-preseason-preview/
Gilyard picked first-team, Dji listed as an impact frosh, and Crabtree as an impact transfer.
https://collegehoopstoday.com/index.php/rothstein-files/atlantic-10-preseason-preview/
We have had the NCAA virus(aka the Mooney virus) now for 9 years with no yet proven vaccine. He could have at least given us hope for a breakthrough
No problem with JR picking us two. SLU bludgeoned us last year at our spot with Blake. We do not match up well with that style of play. I do think we’ll fare better vs the rest of the A10 then they will though.
It is a bit ironic that Mooney finally assembles a good team and we have a world wide pandemic.
