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Guy is a clown 🤡
Maybe under appreciate isn’t the right word. But many (including Barnes) though his success would be easy to replicate.
I never met a single fan who wanted him gone at that time. Frustrated at times yes, but the vast majority of fans knew we had it good.
I agree he recruited “well enough”.
But doesn't recruiting players who apparently do not fit your philosophy, style, or have character mean you really didn't recruit very well?
You're right Will. Concern over growing cracks in the program is not the same as wanting him gone. Outside of a couple idiots on this board, everyone I was in contact with were generally supportive of Coach Dixon. And very much surprised when he bailed.
I would think if you connected enough with a player to commit,you could get that player to commit to being part of a team.
Huge strike that he can’t retain good players. Just shows his lack of leadership & the poor culture in “his” program. Unlike our FB program that has true leadership, very good culture and a family atmosphere.
Do we even know if he has one?
You could summarize the writer of that article pretty well if you just remove the words "of college basketball" from your post.
apparently he at least has one on to include players who screw their teammates girlfriends! So that's at least one.
There were plenty here on the Lair. The night of the Wisconsin loss, it felt like the majority.
I agree with that. And I was probably one of them. But after a couple days, I think most of us cooled off and had a reality check. I was sick when I saw the official word he was gone.
One of the loudest now was one of the biggest complainers then. This all sucks but some got what they deserve.
Remember when there were peeps saying they should fire Jamie and hire Andy Toole?!
And on the opposite side people thought maybe we should go after Shaka Smart and Brad Stevens. Still as hysterical today as it was then.
Can anyone explain the inclusion of Efton Reid as seemingly part of the evidence to defend Capel’s recruiting?Vukovcan: Go Ahead and Blame Jeff Capel for All of Pitt’s Struggles, But I Won’t
What was pretty much known was made official Friday night by Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke, when she announced that Jeff Capel will return for his fifth season as Pitt’s men’s basketball coach. With his overall record and the current state of the basketball program, the majority of the...
Glad I wasn’t the only one who didn’t get that. I read that part twice and then gave up . It was like a riddle
That’s a short answer - no.
I wouldn’t read anything by that clown -
He was insinuating that because LSU cheated to get him then it wasn't Capels fault that he lost him. Very twisted logic.
I think his point is that Capel was on Reid early, recruited him effectively and everyone thought he was coming to Pitt, until the last second. He ends up going to LSU, which was under investigation for paying players, and whose coach was fired today. The implication is that Capel was out recruited by money.
Yes I was furious after the loss then really bummed when it seemed inevitable he was gone then crestfallen when they hired Stallings.
Good article. Capel is not blameless but he is also not totally inept. Year 5 will tell the tale. So go ahead and attack me for not being hateful and hysterical.Vukovcan: Go Ahead and Blame Jeff Capel for All of Pitt’s Struggles, But I Won’t
What was pretty much known was made official Friday night by Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke, when she announced that Jeff Capel will return for his fifth season as Pitt’s men’s basketball coach. With his overall record and the current state of the basketball program, the majority of the...
