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<blockquote data-quote="Illinijose" data-source="post: 1206511" data-attributes="member: 519068"><p><strong>Good Conference IMHO</strong></p><p></p><p>The incidents had to be addressed by the Coach and AD, like the way JW provided clarity and great understanding of the situation. Yes, this had to be a difficult moment for Groce. These are his players and his program and his boss is providing answers. These are some other key points.</p><p></p><p>1. Groce is a good man/person. I have never felt he has put himself ahead of the university or program. He doesn't bring additional attention to himself beyond what is necessary as the head of a major conference bb team. Not a big fan of his stretch 4 concept and offense. Prefer the traditional two bigs, with a true WF (Malcom Hill type), along with a combo guard (JCL type) and true PG. </p><p></p><p>2. So glad we got JW, he is sharp and has the athletic credentials. When he says he attacks difficult issues head on I believe him. </p><p></p><p>3. Sounds like Groce had a training plan in place for players, but will further enhance it to reduce the chance of these occuring. But I truly feel his support staff and asst. coaches let him down. Asst. Coaches are changed often, I feel their needs to be changes. </p><p></p><p>4. Like how JW phrased the choices and mistakes young people and young athletes make. I like that he leaves room for redemption. Once again I think Black comes back. If these young ladies have bruises resulting from actions from Nunn or Tate I can't see their return.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Illinijose, post: 1206511, member: 519068"] [b]Good Conference IMHO[/b] The incidents had to be addressed by the Coach and AD, like the way JW provided clarity and great understanding of the situation. Yes, this had to be a difficult moment for Groce. These are his players and his program and his boss is providing answers. These are some other key points. 1. Groce is a good man/person. I have never felt he has put himself ahead of the university or program. He doesn't bring additional attention to himself beyond what is necessary as the head of a major conference bb team. Not a big fan of his stretch 4 concept and offense. Prefer the traditional two bigs, with a true WF (Malcom Hill type), along with a combo guard (JCL type) and true PG. 2. So glad we got JW, he is sharp and has the athletic credentials. When he says he attacks difficult issues head on I believe him. 3. Sounds like Groce had a training plan in place for players, but will further enhance it to reduce the chance of these occuring. But I truly feel his support staff and asst. coaches let him down. Asst. Coaches are changed often, I feel their needs to be changes. 4. Like how JW phrased the choices and mistakes young people and young athletes make. I like that he leaves room for redemption. Once again I think Black comes back. If these young ladies have bruises resulting from actions from Nunn or Tate I can't see their return. [/QUOTE]
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