Why did Groce rush both Black and Thorne back from injury?!!!!
Why did he Crean Colbert for Paul?!! There were warning signs about Paul that many knew about.
Why did he take Cosby and Starks?
I believe that Groce is a good evaluator of talent, but these are some glaring mistakes. And I am not even mentioning the lack of an offense or defense or rebounding...
I agree that he should get one more season b/c of what he inherited and the injuries, but next season is put up or shut up time. Win at least one NCAA tourney game or our new AD hires a new coach.
Groce isn't Tim Beckman. Groce had clearance from medical professionals involved to let them play, and undoubtedly a desire from Black and Thorne to get into games. It's not like they entered those games or practiced against their will.
Colbert showed some signs of improvement, but there was some inconsistency there as well. Frankly I think the kid put a hamper on his own ceiling by not getting it done in the weight-room. I don't care how resistant or fast your metabolism might be, it is absolutely manageable to put on mass when you're 6'9", have state-of-the-art facilities at the tip of your fingers, and a strength/conditioning staff at your disposal. Paul is a clown, but he showed a heck of a lot more promise than Colbert in my opinion. Kid could have been really solid. Oh well.
2 seasons ago, we couldn't shoot our way out of a paper bag. So Groce goes out and snags a Cosby, who hit 65 3's in the 12/13 season. He also roped in Oregon State's all time leading three point shooter in Starks, a chicago native. Things didn't pan out with them, but I don't blame Groce entirely for thinking these guys could help our offensive woes. But no doubt Cosby was a bust, and Starks was a semi-bust.