we just got smoked on that inbound. And it’ll be replayed all over the place.
Vs Dayton
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Mooney’s access code should be changed so he can’t get back in the building after that pathetic display.
Come on. That’s basic — you take the fouls there when you have 3 to give and only 15 seconds left.
Totally agree. But also basic not to give an alley oop inbound…
Mooney played right into Grants hands there.
Yeah that was horrible obviously but can’t blame Mooney for the fact Burton plays even softer defense than Grant. Another big game that our “best player” (Burton) didn’t show up for. Can’t blame Mooney for everything.
Classic Mooney ending, he just doesn't have it in him to win a close game. Wonder if there is a reason for that?
Surprised that Burton would be the one that Dayton chose to take advantage of on the final play?
Lol, Mooney's teams are effing soft year after year after year. But can't blame "everyone is guaranteed playing time at the start of the year" Mooney??? Too funny. Bet Hardt chalked this one up as a w. Sman too haha.
Yes. But we didn’t need to foul the second anyone touched the ball. Grace fouled on the inbounds pass, took hardly any time off. Cayo was lucky not to be called for a flagrant. Terrible execution
Dayton had no TOs left. But the bogus, lengthy review on a common foul gave them ample time to set up a play, instead of having to immediately inbound the ball.
Teams should have to stay on the court, away from their benches, on reviews. They should not be used as timeouts.
Teams should have to stay on the court, away from their benches, on reviews. They should not be used as timeouts.
Posted earlier I couldn't watch hoping they lose but tuned in for last 8 or so minutes. How many times Spiders went down with chance to go ahead and couldn't get a basket. Glad I was just a neutral bystander not getting pissed for that many missed opportunities. Dayton wanted to give them the game but Mooney's team said no thanks.
Exactly, that’s kind of our own play and none of the coaches told them to look out for it. No real surprise
This one is a very, very good example of how this board can get totally ridiculous. Yes, we want Mooney gone. Yes, there are certain things in every game where you would have done something different tactically.
But to say this one was lost because we got "out coached" is absurd. We didn't make a ****ing basket. Burton was terrible. We missed layups repeatedly. And we gave up a basic alley oop on the last play.
But to say this one was lost because we got "out coached" is absurd. We didn't make a ****ing basket. Burton was terrible. We missed layups repeatedly. And we gave up a basic alley oop on the last play.
Oh I blame Mooney for a lot right now. It’s a joke this team has performed as poorly as they have this year.
But also need to look at Burton and how he’s played in our A10 losses. He’s really not shown up for several games.
Dayton (L): 0-5 FG, 0-1 3pt
VCU (L): 4-9 FG, 0-3 3pt
GMU (L): 6-14 FG, 0-2 3pt
VCU (L): 1-12 FG, 0-5 3pt
Davidson (L): 2-9 FG, 2-4 3pt
SLU (L): 5-13 FG, 2-4 3pt
Joes (L): 3-10 FG, 1-6 3pt
While certain of the games were big losses (e.g. Vcu and St Joes), most were very close and decided by a few points or less. Tyler isn’t bringing it on defense, so our team won’t survive when he plays this inefficient on the offensive end. Hard to entirely blame Mooney when your NBA prospect isn’t making shots in the biggest games.
The only person you can fire, the person in charge, is Mooney
If he’s soft it’s because Mooney made him soft. Never blame the kids. It’s all on Mooney.
Agree that Burton didn’t show up, but I think the alley oop is on Cayo. Cayo’s man screened Burton and there wasn’t much he could do to get back in position - I think Cayo should’ve switched
Agree
The shame is it was one of the best defensive games I have seen this group play as a whole. Poor offense lost the game.
Some people just have a knack for playing hard, hustling and rising to the occasion. Not everything can be taught.
My consistent view is that whatever you and VT say on here, the opposite is most likely true.
Could be true. My issue is he never fights through the screen, and often let’s his player dribble right by him (with the idea that he’ll use his athletic ability to recover at the end of the play)
Grace should’ve been in for Cayo and Bailey in for Burton at the end of the game. But Mooney never seems to make the right sub.
In his defense, he’s carried the team on his shoulders a number of games.
I agree that he should be much better defensively. Many times he’ll get beat on back cuts because he’s ball watching, or off the dribble because he doesn’t step in front of guys
Fair point. He carried us against SBU and a few others. It’s why he’s so frustrating to watch in these games — you know he has all the talent and is often the best player on the court but hasn’t performed in many big games this year.
True, but can’t you say the same thing about the other starters? It’s a team sport.
We’re all frustrated at the end of the season. The team has under-performed expectations. Everyone has opinions and reasons. I’ll just lay it on poor fundamentals. And you know where that takes you.
The only constant is Mooney's teams' ability to find a way to lose at the end. Whether it's a Davidson 3 from the top of the key, vcu's 2 from straight on, or Dayton's in your face jam, it's always the same.
So it seems you are smans enemy. You want Burton gone, sman wants him to stay.
If you coach defense, you don't rely one player. See SDSU and St. Mary's. They win, they play tough defense, they aren't mooney/Charmin soft.
Hell no. Burton is a unique talent and I love watching him play — he’s improved immensely over the last 3 seasons.
But the reality is he’s cost us a few big games with poor play that shouldn’t be ignored. Too simple to just blame Mooney for all issues.
