Re: Harvard Crimson 2012-2013
If you want to know why Amaker has been successful, look no further than Duke and Coach K. He is the pipeline for Amaker to find kids that Coach K does not want to see in the ACC. I'm not kidding, this is true. Amaker is a very good coach who gets the most out of his kids. Up until this year, the program was not tainted by any scandal. Don't drill him; Amaker is fine coach and we're lucky to have him.
Regarding Teddy. As I have posted, I wrote to Scalise asking Bob to consider Teddy for the head coaching position once Mazz decided to leave. The job may be too much for him and we are definitely losing recruits that in the past we would have secured. The HE assistants that were brought in do not seem to be adding anything to the equation. I'm not sure a HE coach would make a difference as a Crimson head coach. I'm not saying Teddy should escape blame; he is the head coach and the buck stops with him. But really, how many great coaches are there in HE?? Tim Whitehead from Maine is consistently excoriated by Black Bear fans. Umile gets his share of criticism. No coach is above it. Think Jack Parker is doing a great job this year?? Mediocre at best.
Talent wise, Harvard should be better. I've been disappointed with Marshall Everson and Alex Fallstrom. They have been major busts. Danny Biega has been solid but he can't do it alone. The program needs a major infusion of talent. Our record speaks for itself regardless of the cheating impact. You can't make excuses and expect to win. Time to man up and be accountable for performance or lack thereof. It's been 19 years since we made a Frozen Four appearance. Too long.
Also, why is Yale succeeding? Same academic criteria, but Harvard folks will poo-poo that! You'll, "... say we've the highest standards in the Ivy League!"... wink wink (see Amaker above). Suddenly Harvard is "really good" in hoops. OK, either a great coach, Amaker, unlike Donato, or a little something something is being overlooked / done for the hoops... because you know darn well it was a black-mark on the program for not 1.) winning the Ivy Crown in 60+ years, and 2.) making any post-season play in 60+ years. But, I am resigned to admit H hoop's success it is a miracle or divine intervention at the least, that turned the program around. That happens a lot in D-1, when you get a new coach, with NCAA violations hanging over his head, but hey, Harvard is about academics and not sports! Or is it? (see Murphy above).
Regarding Teddy. As I have posted, I wrote to Scalise asking Bob to consider Teddy for the head coaching position once Mazz decided to leave. The job may be too much for him and we are definitely losing recruits that in the past we would have secured. The HE assistants that were brought in do not seem to be adding anything to the equation. I'm not sure a HE coach would make a difference as a Crimson head coach. I'm not saying Teddy should escape blame; he is the head coach and the buck stops with him. But really, how many great coaches are there in HE?? Tim Whitehead from Maine is consistently excoriated by Black Bear fans. Umile gets his share of criticism. No coach is above it. Think Jack Parker is doing a great job this year?? Mediocre at best.
Talent wise, Harvard should be better. I've been disappointed with Marshall Everson and Alex Fallstrom. They have been major busts. Danny Biega has been solid but he can't do it alone. The program needs a major infusion of talent. Our record speaks for itself regardless of the cheating impact. You can't make excuses and expect to win. Time to man up and be accountable for performance or lack thereof. It's been 19 years since we made a Frozen Four appearance. Too long.
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