The fact that Dixon has had many players in the past who weren't soft, stupid, and selfish tends to make me think that A) it's the players themselves and B) it's the assistants.
I agree, but we are in a very difficult situation. If they transfer or go play in Europe then we are fighting BC for last place. Dixon has shown he is not a good recruiter, so u figure 2017 or 2018 will be the next time we have a legit chance to make the Big Dance. If they stay, then there needs to be changes made to the staff and there needs to be a severe attitude adjustment made.
There are guys who hustle on this team, and guys who don't. The largest stick a coach has is PT and who starts. Jamie benched Young, didn't matter. I have played sports, and have seen guys who give it all, and guys who coast. Some have less ability but overcome that with effort. Some waste their ability through lack of effort. Not saying nothing falls on Jamie, but sometimes, a player is just not going to do what he needs to do. Cam, Luther, Maia, Wilson, Jones, Smith and J Rob all give effort like they care. They may not be good at times, but at least they seem to try. I don't think then it is a team wide problem, but MY and JA had a chance to step up and lead, and didn't. I put that solely on them. Leaders gotta lead, a coach can help channel that, but if that spark isn't there, then it isn't there.
Coach's hands are somewhat tied. He recruited these two (Young and Artis), has trusted them and they're not leading. For whatever reason, they're making poor decisions and are not focused. Benching them might only work if their replacements produce, which they haven't. I know Dixon recruited these players but sometimes players don't work out. Wasn't that long ago Young and Artis were considered our best and optimism was high.
Nobody on this sorry excuse for a team has anywhere near the competitive fire and onions that Jerry Mac had. It wasn't his fault that he played on a team with no #2 option.
Harris ran off from WVU to a Final Four contender where he has been a key contributor. Worked out pretty well for him I'd say.
Spot on. These guys in no way, shape, or form lack talent. They are just unbelievably stupid and lazy. Young dribbles way too much too far away from the basket. Artis takes way, way, way too many ridiculously stupid shots. Add in the fact that they both do nothing at all on defense, and that's why this team is what it is.
