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Post by westcoastaggie on Oct 19, 2023 11:35:39 GMT -5
Note for Saabman and others that may fit this shoe: We know you don't care about preseason polls. This thread ain't for you! There's no need to post about your feelings on this or how "they don't matter" or "One game at a time" or whatever...
This is only for those that may feel slighted or those that feel this is pretty accurate.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Oct 19, 2023 11:41:52 GMT -5
We finished middle of the pack last year with one of the worst coaching staffs in college basketball.
Even with the player losses, I think we should be respectable if Coach Ross knows what he is doing. There are still a lot of scrub programs in this conference.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Oct 19, 2023 12:21:50 GMT -5
i agree, i expect us to be "respectable" but i also think picking us dead last makes sense. i mean, we essentially have an entirely brand new roster and most of them are "very young", plus add to that a brand new coaching staff to boot. almost none of these guys have played organized ball together before and none of these guys have been coached by our new coaching staff before.
i expect to see a consistently "competitive" team this season. i did not say a "winning" team, though that's more preferable. just be "competitive", meaning don't get "blown out" game in, game out and have a "chance" to win most games...
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Post by bigpeete1 on Oct 19, 2023 12:30:12 GMT -5
Nobody knows what kind of team the Aggies are going have this year. They had to pick them last
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Post by Maxell on Oct 19, 2023 12:42:27 GMT -5
At least they can play with no pressure and something to prove
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Post by A&T AGGIE 96 on Oct 19, 2023 12:57:34 GMT -5
I’m not worried about how we get picked in beginning…I only concern myself with how we finish.
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Post by pj on Oct 19, 2023 14:00:41 GMT -5
It’s too weird to tell in Today’s Portal. It could be based on returning Players.
Idk what we have but it’s not last.
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Post by A&T-roy on Oct 20, 2023 17:13:36 GMT -5
Reasonable, considering new coaching staff and MANY new players.
Hopefully we can prove them wrong.
Let's go!
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Post by Aggie One on Oct 20, 2023 18:10:54 GMT -5
No concern over this ranking. We were picked somewhere around 11 last year and finished in the middle of the pack with what was not with the greatest coaching staff or the most coachable players. It's all relative. IMO, I think we'll finish the season even or slightly ahead of where we finished last year.
My beef is with the women being picked in the middle of the pack with most of the team returning from a 4th-place regular season finish in 2022. With some new additions to our perimeter game and Kelly Darks back to finish up, the Lady Aggies are a definitely championship caliber team this year and some basketball media experts reputations are going to get exposed for picking them so low.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Oct 20, 2023 18:33:08 GMT -5
i dunno, i don't mind being picked last given the circumstances. however, what i do like about it is that it gives our guys and coaches "major motivation" to prove them wrong. "disrespect" is one of the significant motivators (if not "the" most significant) when it comes to athletics.
if being disrespected (whether by the media or opponents) doesn't motivate you as an athlete, then something is wrong with you...
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Post by outsidethinker on Oct 20, 2023 20:06:47 GMT -5
Respect is earned not given. We didn't exactly come in and dominate last season. We also flopped in the tournament. I'm sure they're very familiar with our new head coach as well.
Sit back and let the chips fall where the may. None of us know what to truly expect from the team this season...
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Post by A&T-roy on Oct 20, 2023 21:00:41 GMT -5
No concern over this ranking. We were picked somewhere around 11 last year and finished in the middle of the pack with what was not with the greatest coaching staff or the most coachable players. It's all relative. IMO, I think we'll finish the season even or slightly ahead of where we finished last year. My beef is with the women being picked in the middle of the pack with most of the team returning from a 4th-place regular season finish in 2022. With some new additions to our perimeter game and Kelly Darks back to finish up, the Lady Aggies are a definitely championship caliber team this year and some basketball media experts reputations are going to get exposed for picking them so low. Yeah. I was a bit surprised by the women's ranking. Maybe they believe loss of Harris was a big enough issue. And we didn't bring in any transfers, that I know of, who would be thought of as making a difference. Hopefully Shaq can answer the bell. |
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Post by Maxell on Oct 20, 2023 21:09:15 GMT -5
I'm sure they're very familiar with our new head coach as well. Are they picking us last BECAUSE they know Coach? |
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Post by saabman on Oct 21, 2023 3:55:42 GMT -5
Note for Saabman and others that may fit this shoe: We know you don't care about preseason polls. This thread ain't for you! There's no need to post about your feelings on this or how "they don't matter" or "One game at a time" or whatever... This is only for those that may feel slighted or those that feel this is pretty accurate. WCA not going to happen and I don't act off emotions ( according to my wife 😆 I'm to literal according to her and never act off emotions 😆 ) I deal with Fact . 1. It is one game at a time 2. Polls don't matter because Polls change as the reason progresses 3. I think that all games are winnable going in, if you prepare, execute, make adjustments and play to your strengths and there weaknesses. Those are just everyday simple FACTS not only in athletics but in life . Give them a try 😆 SMIB RESPECT. |
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Post by westcoastaggie on Oct 21, 2023 7:56:52 GMT -5
Note for Saabman and others that may fit this shoe: We know you don't care about preseason polls. This thread ain't for you! There's no need to post about your feelings on this or how "they don't matter" or "One game at a time" or whatever... This is only for those that may feel slighted or those that feel this is pretty accurate. WCA not going to happen and I don't act off emotions ( according to my wife 😆 I'm to literal according to her and never act off emotions 😆 ) I deal with Fact . 1. It is one game at a time 2. Polls don't matter because Polls change as the reason progresses 3. I think that all games are winnable going in, if you prepare, execute, make adjustments and play to your strengths and there weaknesses. Those are just everyday simple FACTS not only in athletics but in life . Give them a try 😆 SMIB RESPECT. Hence the message in the op. LMAO! BTW: It's all facetiousness. Don't take it too seriously. |
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