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Post by aggie2039 on Jan 2, 2021 21:00:22 GMT -5
I ain't trying to be disrespectful or mean, but the last time I checked, A&T plays basketball in the NCAA Division I category. I have been watching Aggie sports a long time, football, baseball, basketball and other team sports. I have never seen a parent "cry" as much as Pommie in public about his son not getting quality playing time. There are plenty kids riding the benches in Aggie land but I don't see their parents complaining on this site or in public. There is a reason Harry is not getting quality playing. It is not hard to figure it out. Division I basketball is not the local recreation league, t ball team or ymca where parents go crazy because their kid is not playing and want to fight the coach or curse them out. In a real game with hands in his face, bodies on him and pressure, Harry might hit 2 out of 10 3's. that means kam would be 0-20 from three
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Post by VA's Finest on Jan 2, 2021 21:06:14 GMT -5
I would venture to say, we (on this site) don't hear about the other kids not getting PT, because their parents aren't on this board, I assume.
Pommie is a concerned parent and fan of the game at the same time. I believe the views being expressed would be similar to some of ours if our children were playing on any of our Aggie teams.
I personally don't see anything wrong with feelings being expressed and actually applaud them because it shows at least through a keyboard there is interest in your child's activities.
It just hits different for some of us because we are aware that it is a parent of a current player.
Ultimately however, it will be up to Harry if his future is with Aggies MBB or possibly elsewhere if he believes there is a difference in basketball philosophy between player and coach.
Harry could love the acadmeics here, but still has the fire to play basketball and on the flipside, he may want to play elsewhere. That would allow him to find a better basketball and academic fit and in turn, allow MBB to find a better fit for their system.
I'm pretty sure common ground can be found and whats in the best interest of both parties will be the outcome.
Lest not forget this is a FAN board.
#letharrycook
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Jan 2, 2021 21:06:51 GMT -5
I ain't trying to be disrespectful or mean, but the last time I checked, A&T plays basketball in the NCAA Division I category. I have been watching Aggie sports a long time, football, baseball, basketball and other team sports. I have never seen a parent "cry" as much as Pommie in public about his son not getting quality playing time. There are plenty kids riding the benches in Aggie land but I don't see their parents complaining on this site or in public. There is a reason Harry is not getting quality playing. It is not hard to figure it out. Division I basketball is not the local recreation league, t ball team or ymca where parents go crazy because their kid is not playing and want to fight the coach or curse them out. In a real game with hands in his face, bodies on him and pressure, Harry might hit 2 out of 10 3's. If you did your homework you would look at the stats 41% last year 57% this year But as usually you just spouting off
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 2, 2021 21:10:11 GMT -5
Not sure why we are insulting our own players after the first conference win of the season.
Please dont follow aggieblackie's lead when it comes to posting. He will literally contradict himself several times within the same thread.
Again, I am just glad this team has started off the MEAC season 1-0. Kudos to Coach Jones and the squad.
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Post by saabman on Jan 2, 2021 21:21:48 GMT -5
I ain't trying to be disrespectful or mean, but the last time I checked, A&T plays basketball in the NCAA Division I category. I have been watching Aggie sports a long time, football, baseball, basketball and other team sports. I have never seen a parent "cry" as much as Pommie in public about his son not getting quality playing time. There are plenty kids riding the benches in Aggie land but I don't see their parents complaining on this site or in public. There is a reason Harry is not getting quality playing. It is not hard to figure it out. Division I basketball is not the local recreation league, t ball team or ymca where parents go crazy because their kid is not playing and want to fight the coach or curse them out. In a real game with hands in his face, bodies on him and pressure, Harry might hit 2 out of 10 3's. Is that what happened against Stanford and Illinois because from what I saw before he got the hook he was doing just fine . Oh I forgot Stanford and Illinois are D2 programs so I guess you are right .
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Post by A&T-roy on Jan 2, 2021 21:29:11 GMT -5
I promise this is not a trick question: If Harry got the opportunity to shoot 10 three pointers from the wing in a game, how many does he make? On current %age 5.7, but being his dad i would say 8. Bit biased but not far from the truth. However really hard to hit 3’s from that deep in the bench. I'll say 3.5 to 4.5. 50% is a difficult number to get to, even for professionals.
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Post by saabman on Jan 2, 2021 21:31:28 GMT -5
On current %age 5.7, but being his dad i would say 8. Bit biased but not far from the truth. However really hard to hit 3’s from that deep in the bench. I'll say 3.5 to 4.5. 50% is a difficult number to get to, even for professionals. He is at 50% now from 3 point range LOL.
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Post by A&T-roy on Jan 2, 2021 21:32:12 GMT -5
Good win but gave up 86 points to a team who are 0-11. Defence is still a major issue as guards seem incapable in stopping 3 point shooters. FAMU ran SC very close tonight so will be up for the fight in 2 weeks time. Yep, our defense, including the 3 pt line, still needs a lot of work. Seems we lose defensive positioning, continuity, etc. after a few passes. Free throw shooting is, also, still a problem.
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Post by A&T-roy on Jan 2, 2021 21:33:50 GMT -5
I'll say 3.5 to 4.5. 50% is a difficult number to get to, even for professionals. He is at 50% now from 3 point range LOL. He hasn't shot a lot of them or been games long enough for them to catch up with him. The stats A&T has on him say 4-7 for more than 50%, but it's just 7 shots. But don't get it twisted, I would be elated if he proved me wrong!
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Post by saabman on Jan 2, 2021 21:37:14 GMT -5
He is at 50% now from 3 point range LOL. He hasn't shot a lot of them or been games long enough for them to catch up with him. The stats A&T has on him say 4-7 for more than 50%, but it's just 7 shots. But don't get me wrong, I would be elated if he proved me wrong! My point exactly every time he gets his rhythm started they pulling from the game
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Post by aggieblackie2 on Jan 2, 2021 21:52:31 GMT -5
Surprised I only got 6 rebuttals concerning my statement concerning Harry's father complaining publicly about the lack of his son's playing time after every game.
"Ballers" are evident in coaches eyes and are treated accordingly. Players have to prove their worth in order to get playing time.
That is all I am saying. Some act as though he is all MEAC and more and he is not.
Probably with more work and hard work in practice he might get more playing time. The coaches "know" why he does not get more time and we don't.
Some players get lucky and hit a few 3 pointers in a game. Harry's game is not too shoot 3's but rebound, clog the middle, block shots and play defense.
They did not recruit him to shoot 3's.
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Post by beentheredonthat on Jan 2, 2021 22:18:39 GMT -5
Hello board,
I’m a former player and in a sense I felt I suffered the same issues as Harry and Greer are facing. I can suggest they use each other to sharpen their skills. It may not benefit them right this moment but both kids look to be solid enough from what I’ve seen to play more minutes but they may not be showing coach the right things in practice. I do understand their education is what they are there for but I think if Harry and Greer could benefit from playing one on one from the low post high post and mid post daily. It’ll help with them being more comfortable when they have their catches in the post but this also helps the guards know they are not the hardest working ppl on the team. Harry or Greer could definitely make contributions but I think them getting that one on one work with each other will show coach what he needs to see and limits those mistakes they would normally make due to the lack of PT
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Post by A&T-roy on Jan 2, 2021 22:22:52 GMT -5
He hasn't shot a lot of them or been games long enough for them to catch up with him. The stats A&T has on him say 4-7 for more than 50%, but it's just 7 shots. But don't get me wrong, I would be elated if he proved me wrong! My point exactly every time he gets his rhythm started they pulling from the game As one that still believes "Defense wins championships", for the MOST part, I need Harry's defense to be better...hands up, footwork, rebounding. Like our football team/coaches say, "If the opponent can't score, they can't win.". I want/need him to be meaner and I don't believe he's recognized the power he has related to his height and weight. He's, also, just a sophomore getting used to the D1 game. All of our other "big men" are JRs or higher...Jones boys and Filmore. Greer doesn't count here, since he's so inexperienced.
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Post by aggieepower1990 on Jan 2, 2021 22:25:02 GMT -5
Good win Aggies!
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Post by A&T-roy on Jan 2, 2021 22:28:56 GMT -5
I see Coach Jones is still using his "deep" bench (12-13), which I like. Duling will probably play more than Hamilton played and cut most into the time of the Baby Face Assassin (Cleveland) and a bit into Parker and Maye's time.
I expect game situations and player performance will dictate how he uses them in different games.
Let's go!!!
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