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Title: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: CHONGS on January 16, 2012, 10:46:23 AM
This is an officially authorized thread to criticize Frank Martin.  Of course you can continue to post critical things in other threads, but this thread is to alleviate the perception that goEMAW.com does not allow negative things  to be said about Frank.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2012, 10:50:03 AM
you can use swear words if you want
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 16, 2012, 10:51:28 AM
This is an officially authorized thread to criticize Frank Martin.  Of course you can continue to post critical things in other threads, but this thread is to alleviate the perception that goEMAW.com does not allow negative things  to be said about Frank.
Reported.

Mods, lock/ban.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 8manpick on January 16, 2012, 10:58:01 AM
As if any non-mod is going to risk falling for this.  Nice try mind-spirit-chingon-squawks.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2012, 11:01:12 AM
mind-spirit-chingon-squawks.

 :lol:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ChiComCat on January 16, 2012, 11:02:33 AM
OK, I'll start:

Sometimes, I'm worried Frank spoils us

 :dubious:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 11:15:21 AM
His suits fit poorly.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 11:15:46 AM
"I'm a math teacher"

"Stats are for losers"

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 11:16:05 AM
"I am not going to offer Deangelo Harrison"
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2012, 11:16:43 AM
his analysis of how much money he makes leaves something to be desired
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 11:17:22 AM
"I am not going to offer Deangelo Harrison"

"eff it, I'm just going to take it easy the entire summer of 2010"
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: CNS on January 16, 2012, 11:19:00 AM
Recycled talking points.

If I hear one more sound byte containing "Kids haven't changed..." I will prob get a little upset.

Look, I know everyone does it.  Maybe we are too close to this.  I just feel like he should maybe throw a few more in the rotation.

That said, I do appreciate that he at least put Goodman in his place before spouting this one off again last week.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on January 16, 2012, 11:20:59 AM
Is tucking allowed in this thread in any form? If not please list forbidden forms.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2012, 11:21:45 AM
I wish he was better buds with Currie and the Animal
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2012, 11:22:00 AM
Is tucking allowed in this thread in any form? If not please list forbidden forms.

everything is allowed.  let it out.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2012, 11:23:55 AM
Too tolerant of germaphobes.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: EllToPay on January 16, 2012, 11:24:44 AM
"Society"
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ChiComCat on January 16, 2012, 11:25:45 AM
Whenever I've gone up to him and told him good game or something, trying to be quick and not bother him, he has always been really friendly and occasionally started a conversation.  He could maybe use that time more wisely :dunno:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 11:26:10 AM
Running off Nick Russell and Fred Brown and Dom Sutton were all incredibly stupid moves.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ChiComCat on January 16, 2012, 11:27:40 AM
Before his first game as asst under Huggs, I saw him at Target getting a tie with his wife.  She asked him if he had to wear purple.  He said yes.  I think he may be married to someone who does not like purple as much as I would like her to.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: DQ12 on January 16, 2012, 11:48:37 AM
That audio junction commercial is brutal.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Skipper44 on January 16, 2012, 11:51:15 AM
giving Watson 95's scholarship
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2012, 11:57:32 AM
Running off Nick Russell and Fred Brown and Dom Sutton were all incredibly stupid moves.

this is the worst (since we didn't replace them with anyone worth a damn)
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2012, 12:10:46 PM
Before his first game as asst under Huggs, I saw him at Target getting a tie with his wife.  She asked him if he had to wear purple.  He said yes.  I think he may be married to someone who does not like purple as much as I would like her to.

She's eliminated plenty of purple material from her purple clothing this year. :love:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 16, 2012, 12:47:20 PM
Running off Nick Russell and Fred Brown and Dom Sutton were all incredibly stupid moves.

this is the worst (since we didn't replace them with anyone worth a damn)

Did he run off Nick?  Dom and Fred were obvious.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on January 16, 2012, 12:47:51 PM
I rough ridin' hated when Wally had a cut on his eyebrow and Frank made him wear a white skin colored bandaid.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 12:48:04 PM
Running off Nick Russell and Fred Brown and Dom Sutton were all incredibly stupid moves.

this is the worst (since we didn't replace them with anyone worth a damn)

Did he run off Nick?  Dom and Fred were obvious.

yeah, how else would we have room for Jeremy Jones?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 16, 2012, 12:49:07 PM
1st year player excuses.  If we didn't have such high turnover then we wouldn't be breaking in 7 new faces every year.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 16, 2012, 12:49:57 PM
"I'm a math teacher"

"Stats are for losers"

 :curse:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 16, 2012, 12:50:21 PM
Running off Nick Russell and Fred Brown and Dom Sutton were all incredibly stupid moves.

this is the worst (since we didn't replace them with anyone worth a damn)

Did he run off Nick?  Dom and Fred were obvious.

yeah, how else would we have room for Jeremy Jones?

Don't remember the recruiting timeline.  At this point I'm willing to call JJ for Nick a wash.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wetwillie on January 16, 2012, 01:01:41 PM
His lack of Technical Fouls this season.  Especially the Baylor game, no self respecting coach would have let the stripes do what they did in the last 5 minutes (crowd be damned) without giving a ref good reason to T their ass up.


His twitter abilities are less than adequate


Playing Victor anytime, ever.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2012, 01:04:45 PM
His lack of Technical Fouls this season.  Especially the Baylor game, no self respecting coach would have let the stripes do what they did in the last 5 minutes (crowd be damned) without giving a ref good reason to T their ass up.

Frank's hesitance to rip a ref's ass has always pissed me off
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: LickNeckey on January 16, 2012, 01:39:51 PM
His lack of Technical Fouls this season.  Especially the Baylor game, no self respecting coach would have let the stripes do what they did in the last 5 minutes (crowd be damned) without giving a ref good reason to T their ass up.


His twitter abilities are less than adequate


Playing Victor anytime, ever.

unless it leads to Semi, if not  :chainsaw: :curse: :chainsaw:

torenament  :dubious:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: econocat on January 16, 2012, 01:50:40 PM
From what I have observed over the past couple of years,I would say he is horrible human being that knows less about basketball coaching than several people who frequent this board; and that is sad. 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: EllToPay on January 16, 2012, 01:53:25 PM
Running off Nick Russell and Fred Brown and Dom Sutton were all incredibly stupid moves.

this is the worst (since we didn't replace them with anyone worth a damn)

Did he run off Nick?  Dom and Fred were obvious.

yeah, how else would we have room for Jeremy Jones?

Don't remember the recruiting timeline.  At this point I'm willing to call JJ for Nick a wash.

Based on playing time, I would call JJ for 95 a wash.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 16, 2012, 02:05:56 PM
His lack of Technical Fouls this season.  Especially the Baylor game, no self respecting coach would have let the stripes do what they did in the last 5 minutes (crowd be damned) without giving a ref good reason to T their ass up.

Frank's hesitance to rip a ref's ass has always pissed me off

i know.  it goes against his philosophy of the players being 100% accountable.  he gives the refs who we are paying a complete pass most of the time.  referees love him.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wabash909 on January 16, 2012, 03:38:15 PM
Recruiting Nick Russell instead of Alec Burks.


Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 16, 2012, 03:40:16 PM
having our bigs defend their bigs on the perimeter like they are guards.  i actually like it ok
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 04:18:59 PM
Recruiting Nick Russell instead of Alec Burks.




I'm sure it's what you meant, but he did recruit Alec Burks and actually preferred him to Nick. But Bzdelly beat him.

Still, a very valid criticism.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on January 16, 2012, 04:50:12 PM
i decline to criticize martin at this time.  thanks for the opportunity though.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 05:08:19 PM
I wish he valued Chris Babb-esque players more.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on January 16, 2012, 05:30:22 PM
I wish he valued Chris Babb-esque players more.

jones?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 06:10:53 PM
I wish he valued Chris Babb-esque players more.

jones?

jones is nothing like babb. I'm more referring to guys who are great shooters but can do little else offensively. taking one or two of those guys wouldn't kill him.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on January 16, 2012, 06:24:42 PM
jones is nothing like babb. I'm more referring to guys who are great shooters but can do little else offensively. taking one or two of those guys wouldn't kill him.

they both can shoot, don't do much else, and have a least one gaping hole in their game.  to me that's similar.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
jones is nothing like babb. I'm more referring to guys who are great shooters but can do little else offensively. taking one or two of those guys wouldn't kill him.

they both can shoot, don't do much else, and have a least one gaping hole in their game.  to me that's similar.

Babb's height leads me to believe he could be more versatile on defense. I also think Babb is a better shooter, even though Jones' small sample size doesn't really support it.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 16, 2012, 07:15:19 PM
I think Frank drinks too much soda.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wabash909 on January 16, 2012, 07:28:39 PM
Freddy Asprilla

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on January 16, 2012, 07:34:59 PM
Babb's height leads me to believe he could be more versatile on defense. I also think Babb is a better shooter, even though Jones' small sample size doesn't really support it.

babb is supposed to be a really good defender.  haven't seen enough myself to form an independent opinion.  i think jones is a very good shooter (as is babb).


i meant that jones can't defend and and babb has no handle.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Cire on January 16, 2012, 07:38:16 PM
players calling him frank
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on January 16, 2012, 07:39:04 PM
Omfg free throw percentage.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2012, 07:48:00 PM
Frank math teacher'd the crap out of a guy asking about Angel on the radio show 20 minutes ago.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on January 16, 2012, 07:51:52 PM
Frank math teacher'd the crap out of a guy asking about Angel on the radio show 20 minutes ago.

looking forward to this.  i love his math teacher stuff.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2012, 07:54:39 PM
Frank math teacher'd the crap out of a guy asking about Angel on the radio show 20 minutes ago.

looking forward to this.  i love his math teacher stuff.

Do they put the replays on free now or are they premium?  I'll steal it and post it by the weekend if necessary.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ZmoneyKSU on January 16, 2012, 07:55:41 PM
His inability to not get raped in the first 5 minutes at the Phog every year.  Just once can we reserve falling behind by 18 until the 2nd half?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on January 16, 2012, 08:01:24 PM
Frank math teacher'd the crap out of a guy asking about Angel on the radio show 20 minutes ago.

looking forward to this.  i love his math teacher stuff.

Do they put the replays on free now or are they premium?  I'll steal it and post it by the weekend if necessary.

i think they're premium, but i paid into currie's little hd baby this season.  i'm sure there are others that would like it to though.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Skipper44 on January 16, 2012, 08:03:02 PM
The fact that Bo Ryan owns him
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ZmoneyKSU on January 16, 2012, 08:04:42 PM
The fact that Bo Ryan owns him
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wabash909 on January 17, 2012, 04:39:47 AM
Our court design.



Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Stupid Fitz on January 17, 2012, 06:23:30 AM
Frank is going to be so mad when he sees this.   :ohno:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 17, 2012, 06:25:36 AM
Losing to Scott Drew at home.

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wabash909 on January 17, 2012, 06:55:20 AM
The mango salsa at Taco Lucha.




Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 17, 2012, 08:27:02 AM
Poor Christmas yard ornament construction and placement.

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mocat on January 17, 2012, 09:05:11 AM
Losing to Scott Drew at home.



Drew is the only coach whom Frank has a losing record against at home  :sdeek:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Cire on January 17, 2012, 10:38:51 AM
Dunn!  :shakingfist:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wabash909 on January 17, 2012, 02:18:29 PM
The Bram's aisle width.

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SwiftCat on January 17, 2012, 02:19:15 PM
Rodney really needs to bring back the baby 'fro.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on January 17, 2012, 02:27:01 PM
Not scheduling Xavier more.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: CNS on January 17, 2012, 02:29:30 PM
Not scheduling Xavier more.

To be fair we tried this year.  X's fault they can't make finals of a shitty tourney.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: PowercatPat on January 17, 2012, 04:44:13 PM
Recruiting
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wazucat on January 17, 2012, 04:52:20 PM
Losing to Scott Drew at home.



Unforgivable:   :facepalm:   :curse: 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 17, 2012, 04:54:18 PM
I don't think his method of checking people's temperature would be accepted at many hospitals.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: asava on January 17, 2012, 05:36:56 PM
He cares TOO much.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 18, 2012, 07:12:11 AM
for selfish reasons i wish Frank cared more about winning and losing and less about player and life development.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on January 18, 2012, 12:50:54 PM
i hate our uniforms compared to the clemente senior year uniforms.  why change when you have the best?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.pictures.zimbio.com%2Fgi%2FNCAA%2BBasketball%2BTournament%2BWest%2BRegional%2BSalt%2B8Rwnfv3zNHnl.jpg&hash=e42934827944d989180300b89a4f6984a94b7175)
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Skipper44 on January 18, 2012, 02:52:23 PM
Clam's post reminded me, Frank failing to stand up for EMAW and allowing wabash on the aerographic uni's
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2012, 02:55:24 PM
Clam's post reminded me, Frank failing to stand up for EMAW and allowing wabash on the aerographic uni's

maybe one of the reasons he isn't better buds with the Animal?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 18, 2012, 03:14:32 PM
When I served at Carlos O' Kellys during the coaches show, all he would order was pretty much Dt. Pepsi. I worry about his health, poor guy loves him some caffeine.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ChodoCat on January 18, 2012, 03:53:58 PM
"you know"
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on January 18, 2012, 04:55:53 PM
I feel like people aren't being as critical as they would be in an (Unofficial) thread.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Cire on January 18, 2012, 05:02:53 PM
i hate our uniforms compared to the clemente senior year uniforms.  why change when you have the best?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.pictures.zimbio.com%2Fgi%2FNCAA%2BBasketball%2BTournament%2BWest%2BRegional%2BSalt%2B8Rwnfv3zNHnl.jpg&hash=e42934827944d989180300b89a4f6984a94b7175)

Those and the blacks were really good.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on January 18, 2012, 05:24:10 PM
i hate our uniforms compared to the clemente senior year uniforms.  why change when you have the best?

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.pictures.zimbio.com%2Fgi%2FNCAA%2BBasketball%2BTournament%2BWest%2BRegional%2BSalt%2B8Rwnfv3zNHnl.jpg&hash=e42934827944d989180300b89a4f6984a94b7175)

Those and the blacks were really good.

if by "really good" you mean the best uniforms in the history of collegiate athletics, then we agree.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2012, 06:09:53 PM
the blacks were so good that JMart used them as pajamas.  FACT
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SwiftCat on January 18, 2012, 06:17:20 PM
20 years from now, those 2009 whites will be our two tone lavenders.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on January 18, 2012, 11:29:24 PM
I like those whites, but the greys are still the best uniforms the history of K-State uniforms. JMHO.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: jtksu on January 18, 2012, 11:41:08 PM
Yeah, the greys still reign supreme.  Also, eff Frank for almost giving away this game. 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on January 19, 2012, 07:30:07 AM
the grays, to me, were a flash in the pan.  i actually don't like them too much anymore. 

the 2009 black, then white, then purples were the best we've ever had.  this isn't up for a debate.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 19, 2012, 07:37:09 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.bleacherreport.net%2Fimages_root%2Fslides%2Fphotos%2F000%2F742%2F459%2F80327003_display_image.jpg%3F1298389492&hash=fa2049de5bb592e3e3acc86da03f321334805b54)

these are my GOAT. Greys are a close 2nd, imo.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on January 19, 2012, 07:38:10 AM
Yeah, the greys still reign supreme.  Also, eff Frank for almost giving away this game. 

Yep, Frank needs to work on his free throw offense and defense a lot this week.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 19, 2012, 07:38:45 AM
the grays, to me, were a flash in the pan.  i actually don't like them too much anymore. 

the 2009 black, then white, then purples were the best we've ever had.  this isn't up for a debate.

the grays were made for Pullen to wear.  they were like an extension of his soul - he looked so sexy in them.  now that he's gone (and Wally  :cry:) we lost our 2 best looking gray wearing players.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on January 19, 2012, 08:00:03 AM
ya that's probably true, the grey's were more for pullen than any other player. 

seems like the material of the new uniforms is shittier, it's like they're replica jersey's you'd buy on eastbay instead of the thick, well made material.

i don't like the shorts either.
all of this crap should probably go in the assaley thread or lamont, but maybe it was frank's call?  if so, FYF
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 19, 2012, 08:01:21 AM
look at us, bitching about which of our 12 amazing jerseys are the most elite  :love:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wabash909 on January 19, 2012, 08:11:54 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.bleacherreport.net%2Fimages_root%2Fslides%2Fphotos%2F000%2F742%2F459%2F80327003_display_image.jpg%3F1298389492&hash=fa2049de5bb592e3e3acc86da03f321334805b54)

these are my GOAT. Greys are a close 2nd, imo.

The blacks will always be my favorite of all time for that night specifically.




Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Trim on January 19, 2012, 08:14:17 AM
The whole Clemente set was GOAT.  Add in a gray version and make the powercat patch less patchy.  :love:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 19, 2012, 08:17:03 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.bleacherreport.net%2Fimages_root%2Fslides%2Fphotos%2F000%2F742%2F459%2F80327003_display_image.jpg%3F1298389492&hash=fa2049de5bb592e3e3acc86da03f321334805b54)

these are my GOAT. Greys are a close 2nd, imo.

The blacks will always be my favorite of all time for that night specifically.

houcat or anyone else have a torrent available for this game?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mocat on January 19, 2012, 08:46:03 AM
The Frank Criticisms thread has turned into everybody swimming around in a sea of great things that Frank brought us.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ChiComCat on January 19, 2012, 09:14:57 AM
The Frank Criticisms thread has turned into everybody swimming around in a sea of great things that Frank brought us.  :thumbs:


Wow, what were the odds of that?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on January 19, 2012, 09:45:45 AM
thoughts on the Catcorn since Frank showed up on campus?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: steve dave on January 19, 2012, 06:25:55 PM
Quote
When asked how big a blow his loss is, Martin replied that it is irrelevant, citing that the team won without him against Texas on Wednesday night.

I think this goes here
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: jtksu on January 19, 2012, 08:05:38 PM
Wait, is that about Watson?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kstater on January 19, 2012, 09:23:25 PM
Wait, is that about Watson?

Nope, Vic taking JO's minutes.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Winters on January 19, 2012, 09:26:02 PM
More Nino, less Vic. Please.  :dunno:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: j-von on January 20, 2012, 03:40:04 AM
More Nino, less Vic. Please.  :dunno:

Unless things have changed, I don't think Nino will be available for a few weeks or else he'd probably be getting some good minutes.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: MichiganisGood on January 21, 2012, 09:10:42 PM
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these are my GOAT. Greys are a close 2nd, imo.

Are they dick bumping in this pic ?? Has KSU done away with chest bumping and gone straight to dick bumping ?? If so, that would be my one criticism of your coah; dick bumping Frank ?? Seriously ?? Kinda gay.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 21, 2012, 09:27:12 PM
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these are my GOAT. Greys are a close 2nd, imo.

Are they dick bumping in this pic ?? Has KSU done away with chest bumping and gone straight to dick bumping ?? If so, that would be my one criticism of your coah; dick bumping Frank ?? Seriously ?? Kinda gay.

It's called a downstairs bump, MIG.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Cire on January 21, 2012, 09:29:57 PM
dickflopping towards each other.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Trim on January 23, 2012, 12:23:50 AM
Frank math teacher'd the crap out of a guy asking about Angel on the radio show 20 minutes ago.

looking forward to this.  i love his math teacher stuff.

Do they put the replays on free now or are they premium?  I'll steal it and post it by the weekend if necessary.

i think they're premium, but i paid into currie's little hd baby this season.  i'm sure there are others that would like it to though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHS5aLGx8MI&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2012, 12:33:48 AM
Frank math teacher'd the crap out of a guy asking about Angel on the radio show 20 minutes ago.

looking forward to this.  i love his math teacher stuff.

Do they put the replays on free now or are they premium?  I'll steal it and post it by the weekend if necessary.

i think they're premium, but i paid into currie's little hd baby this season.  i'm sure there are others that would like it to though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHS5aLGx8MI&feature=youtu.be

Quote from: Frank
homeworks
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 8manpick on January 23, 2012, 12:42:00 AM
Frank math teacher'd the crap out of a guy asking about Angel on the radio show 20 minutes ago.

looking forward to this.  i love his math teacher stuff.

Do they put the replays on free now or are they premium?  I'll steal it and post it by the weekend if necessary.

i think they're premium, but i paid into currie's little hd baby this season.  i'm sure there are others that would like it to though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHS5aLGx8MI&feature=youtu.be

Quote from: Frank
homeworks

Not an English teacher...
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: theKSU on January 26, 2012, 06:55:54 PM
Forcing the team to lose 3 games at the start of the season so they will realize how bad they suck and be forced to run off 14 straight...
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on January 27, 2012, 01:47:23 PM
Frank says hey... (http://www.themercury.com/k-statesports/article.aspx?articleId=742d6f82d32344dcb773a15c160a412f)
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Belvis Noland on January 27, 2012, 03:01:38 PM
probably already mentioned, but.....

torn ament.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Cackle on January 28, 2012, 06:55:24 PM
Lon Kruger is the new Tad Boyle?  :surprised:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 28, 2012, 08:16:17 PM
No worse inbounds plays in America, or anywhere else. 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 0.42 on January 28, 2012, 08:21:47 PM
getting swept by a shitty borderline ncaa/nit big 12 team becoming the new norm
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: hemmy on January 28, 2012, 08:22:29 PM
getting swept by a shitty borderline ncaa/nit big 12 team becoming the new norm

OU is comfortably in the NIT, and so are we.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: EMAWzified on January 28, 2012, 08:43:00 PM
If Frank is going to recruit juco players, he needs to do it in the fall when there's talent availablel and not just picking up the slag in April.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wetwillie on January 28, 2012, 10:14:18 PM
Going 1-4 against former K-State coaches in the past two years.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 29, 2012, 12:43:23 AM
No worse inbounds plays in America, or anywhere else. 

A lot to be furious about, this isn't one of them IMO
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 29, 2012, 09:55:29 AM
No worse inbounds plays in America, or anywhere else. 

A lot to be furious about, this isn't one of them IMO

That's why I didn't put it in the "things I am furious about" thread.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: felix rex on January 29, 2012, 11:38:52 AM
No worse inbounds plays in America, or anywhere else. 

A lot to be furious about, this isn't one of them IMO

That's why I didn't put it in the "things I am furious about" thread.

We did draw up a great play to get the ball in JO's hands 20 feet from the basket there at the end.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 29, 2012, 12:34:20 PM
No worse inbounds plays in America, or anywhere else. 

A lot to be furious about, this isn't one of them IMO

That's why I didn't put it in the "things I am furious about" thread.

We did draw up a great play to get the ball in JO's hands 20 feet from the basket there at the end.

This is what inspired my post.  That and OU drawing up a score after every timeout.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2012, 02:17:15 PM
No worse inbounds plays in America, or anywhere else. 

A lot to be furious about, this isn't one of them IMO

That's why I didn't put it in the "things I am furious about" thread.

We did draw up a great play to get the ball in JO's hands 20 feet from the basket there at the end.

Yeah, but to be fair it worked out and we did get an open 3 to tie for our best player.

But loses like last night, which are all too regular, is by far number 1 on my list. Roster management/constant attrition is number 2.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 29, 2012, 03:12:49 PM
No worse inbounds plays in America, or anywhere else. 

A lot to be furious about, this isn't one of them IMO

That's why I didn't put it in the "things I am furious about" thread.

We did draw up a great play to get the ball in JO's hands 20 feet from the basket there at the end.

Yeah, but to be fair it worked out and we did get an open 3 to tie for our best player.

But loses like last night, which are all too regular, is by far number 1 on my list. Roster management/constant attrition is number 2.

#2 causes #1
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on January 29, 2012, 04:18:28 PM
calling a timeout was stupid.  come down and pop off your 3.  much higher % play than letting ou's coaches tell everyone to foul, exchange fts, and then (fortunately) get off a 3 in 5 seconds.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on January 29, 2012, 04:23:30 PM
calling a timeout was stupid.  come down and pop off your 3.  much higher % play than letting ou's coaches tell everyone to foul, exchange fts, and then (fortunately) get off a 3 in 5 seconds.

I don't disagree with that philosophy, but we got about as good a look got McGruds as we could have asked for.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SdK on January 29, 2012, 05:13:25 PM
calling a timeout was stupid.  come down and pop off your 3.  much higher % play than letting ou's coaches tell everyone to foul, exchange fts, and then (fortunately) get off a 3 in 5 seconds.

I don't disagree with that philosophy, but we got about as good a look got McGruds as we could have asked for.

While I do not disagree. I've never seen Rodney shoot or make a three that was beyond the minimum for 3pt range. I'm not sure what correlation this has to anything or if this is even irregular for 3pt shooters in general.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on January 29, 2012, 05:28:39 PM
calling a timeout was stupid.  come down and pop off your 3.  much higher % play than letting ou's coaches tell everyone to foul, exchange fts, and then (fortunately) get off a 3 in 5 seconds.

I don't disagree with that philosophy, but we got about as good a look got McGruds as we could have asked for.

That one didn't have the TO. The TO led to the JO foul.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: catzacker on January 29, 2012, 07:25:42 PM
calling a timeout was stupid.  come down and pop off your 3.  much higher % play than letting ou's coaches tell everyone to foul, exchange fts, and then (fortunately) get off a 3 in 5 seconds.

this.  doesn't trust the pg's to get it to rod?  Or just stupid over coaching.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on January 29, 2012, 09:13:22 PM
calling a timeout was stupid.  come down and pop off your 3.  much higher % play than letting ou's coaches tell everyone to foul, exchange fts, and then (fortunately) get off a 3 in 5 seconds.

this.  doesn't trust the pg's to get it to rod?  Or just stupid over coaching.

weird because frank didn't call a time out versus west virginia
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: CNS on January 30, 2012, 09:31:48 AM
I can't believe this thread hasn't gotten all extra serious and meltdowny after last game.

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: JKEYS on January 30, 2012, 11:19:45 AM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: bozocat on January 30, 2012, 05:40:30 PM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

Nothing worse than getting back-doored repeatedly.    :sdeek:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SwiftCat on January 30, 2012, 11:54:25 PM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

It's part of the defense. Overplay the passing lanes. It's going to happen and he doesn't care.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 31, 2012, 08:30:03 AM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

It's part of the defense. Overplay the passing lanes. It's going to happen and he doesn't care.

he cares
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 5thYearJr on January 31, 2012, 09:48:38 AM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

It's part of the defense. Overplay the passing lanes. It's going to happen and he doesn't care.

he cares

doesn't it make more sense to play sound assignment defense than to overplay passing lanes. I'm just saying the success rate of tipping a pass or intercepting it is pretty slim. But that opens up a back door cut every time for an easy basket every time. i think he cares about it but can't fathom not being an attacking in your face defense.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: bigwillie20 on January 31, 2012, 09:53:24 AM
I was really pissed about all the backdoors but I was over it before this year started.  It's just the way we're going to continue to play defense so it's just something we'll have to live with happening to us.  Nothing we can do about it.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on January 31, 2012, 10:04:54 AM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

It's part of the defense. Overplay the passing lanes. It's going to happen and he doesn't care.

he cares

doesn't it make more sense to play sound assignment defense than to overplay passing lanes. I'm just saying the success rate of tipping a pass or intercepting it is pretty slim. But that opens up a back door cut every time for an easy basket every time. i think he cares about it but can't fathom not being an attacking in your face defense.

We give up maybe 2 to 3 back doors a game because of the way we play defense. But we also force 15-20 turnovers. I think the good outweighs the bad, and it has every season Frank has been here.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 5thYearJr on January 31, 2012, 10:09:53 AM
I was really pissed about all the backdoors but I was over it before this year started.  It's just the way we're going to continue to play defense so it's just something we'll have to live with happening to us.  Nothing we can do about it.

than we'll also have to live with being a bottom half team.
i used to love frank but there are so many things that drive me up the wall when watching this team that i'm done with this little charade. Delonte leaving was the worst thing that ever happened to this team.
they can't hit free throws, they can't hit open shots, they play scared, the "offense" is a joke, the "defense" is a worse joke.  :flush: :bang:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 31, 2012, 10:21:04 AM
I was really pissed about all the backdoors but I was over it before this year started.  It's just the way we're going to continue to play defense so it's just something we'll have to live with happening to us.  Nothing we can do about it.

than we'll also have to live with being a bottom half team.
i used to love frank but there are so many things that drive me up the wall when watching this team that i'm done with this little charade. Delonte leaving was the worst thing that ever happened to this team. they can't hit free throws, they can't hit open shots, they play scared, the "offense" is a joke, the "defense" is a worse joke.  :flush: :bang:

 :lol:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: bigwillie20 on January 31, 2012, 10:22:29 AM
I was really pissed about all the backdoors but I was over it before this year started.  It's just the way we're going to continue to play defense so it's just something we'll have to live with happening to us.  Nothing we can do about it.

than we'll also have to live with being a bottom half team.
i used to love frank but there are so many things that drive me up the wall when watching this team that i'm done with this little charade. Delonte leaving was the worst thing that ever happened to this team.
they can't hit free throws, they can't hit open shots, they play scared, the "offense" is a joke, the "defense" is a worse joke.  :flush: :bang:

I've learned that it is pointless to get upset about the backdoors, there are so many other things that make a much bigger difference in the game.  Like _Fan said, the good outweighs the bad in this deal.  I mean we probably throw it directly to the opposing team with our guards 5-6 times a game at least, now THAT is something to get angry about  :curse:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on January 31, 2012, 10:26:49 AM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

It's part of the defense. Overplay the passing lanes. It's going to happen and he doesn't care.

he cares

doesn't it make more sense to play sound assignment defense than to overplay passing lanes. I'm just saying the success rate of tipping a pass or intercepting it is pretty slim. But that opens up a back door cut every time for an easy basket every time. i think he cares about it but can't fathom not being an attacking in your face defense.

you're 100% wrong.  read _Fanalysis

http://goEMAW.com/blog/?p=1786
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on January 31, 2012, 10:36:07 AM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

It's part of the defense. Overplay the passing lanes. It's going to happen and he doesn't care.

he cares

doesn't it make more sense to play sound assignment defense than to overplay passing lanes. I'm just saying the success rate of tipping a pass or intercepting it is pretty slim. But that opens up a back door cut every time for an easy basket every time. i think he cares about it but can't fathom not being an attacking in your face defense.

you're 100% wrong.  read _Fanalysis

http://goEMAW.com/blog/?p=1786

I don't think it will make a difference.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SdK on February 01, 2012, 12:03:30 AM
So on ISU's posession right before the end of the first half, Frank switches to zone. That looked awfully familiar..........like the end of the OU game. If you can't beat em, copy them?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: gatoveintisiete on February 01, 2012, 12:41:15 AM
Inability to address getting back-doored repeatedly?  :dunno:

It's part of the defense. Overplay the passing lanes. It's going to happen and he doesn't care.


he cares

doesn't it make more sense to play sound assignment defense than to overplay passing lanes. I'm just saying the success rate of tipping a pass or intercepting it is pretty slim. But that opens up a back door cut every time for an easy basket every time. i think he cares about it but can't fathom not being an attacking in your face defense.

you're 100% wrong.  read _Fanalysis

http://goEMAW.com/blog/?p=1786

I don't think it will make a difference.
I just read your analysis on Franks defense, then I went to statsheet and looked through our schedules in the martin era and something stood out to me.  While your argument for our statistics with this strategy makes sense as a season overview, it is not really very representative of how basketball really works.  For example the large body of our schedules are made up of teams that are less talented than us that we could beat with a lot of different strategies, but Franks works especially well against them because they are not solid with the ball and don't have the ability to break us down with penetration. That leaves the games that in my mind really matter, the games against equal or more talent and sometimes just one or two dynamic offensive players.  I would love to see our defensive numbers against teams with at least one dynamic threat off the dribble.  Examples of players like this would be Jimmer, colorado dudes, pierre jackson, ole miss guards, james anderson, royce, kyrie irving, wva jones/ bryant, the list goes on.  It would be really easy to say that those guys are nba talent and of course you will lose more than your share to them, but my point is there are just guys you can't pressure and contain one on one, and these are the guys that torch us every time.  If Frank wants to play his style against everyone else I think that's great, but to not have a different strategy for the guys no one on our team can guard is just  :bang:  Thoughts and hopefully stats?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 01, 2012, 08:47:55 AM
I just read your analysis on Franks defense, then I went to statsheet and looked through our schedules in the martin era and something stood out to me.  While your argument for our statistics with this strategy makes sense as a season overview, it is not really very representative of how basketball really works.  For example the large body of our schedules are made up of teams that are less talented than us that we could beat with a lot of different strategies, but Franks works especially well against them because they are not solid with the ball and don't have the ability to break us down with penetration. That leaves the games that in my mind really matter, the games against equal or more talent and sometimes just one or two dynamic offensive players.  I would love to see our defensive numbers against teams with at least one dynamic threat off the dribble.  Examples of players like this would be Jimmer, colorado dudes, pierre jackson, ole miss guards, james anderson, royce, kyrie irving, wva jones/ bryant, the list goes on.  It would be really easy to say that those guys are nba talent and of course you will lose more than your share to them, but my point is there are just guys you can't pressure and contain one on one, and these are the guys that torch us every time.  If Frank wants to play his style against everyone else I think that's great, but to not have a different strategy for the guys no one on our team can guard is just  :bang:  Thoughts and hopefully stats?

Frank isn't likely to change his philosophy on defense, and I do have some stats for you. Here is a breakdown of Frank's teams in his career. It would seem that his philosophy is fairly sound because starting with the Top 50 our offensive efficiency is better than our defensive efficiency. IMHO that's pretty good, there aren't very many teams that are going to be really good against Top 25 or Top 10.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2FgoEMAW.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2FFrankEfficienty.png&hash=10eebe08a126ca208a4fd9bb014e05629fea6801)

I understand being down on Frank, K-State basketball, players, whatever at this point. The last few weeks have been frustrating, but even in points of frustration, you've got to let things play out. At this point I think this is probably a .500 Big 12 team that will sit on the bubble and go to the NIT. However, I'm not even in the ball park for Frank being on the hot seat or anything like that. He's done enough so far in his career that IMHO we can be patient.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: gatoveintisiete on February 01, 2012, 09:42:57 AM
I just read your analysis on Franks defense, then I went to statsheet and looked through our schedules in the martin era and something stood out to me.  While your argument for our statistics with this strategy makes sense as a season overview, it is not really very representative of how basketball really works.  For example the large body of our schedules are made up of teams that are less talented than us that we could beat with a lot of different strategies, but Franks works especially well against them because they are not solid with the ball and don't have the ability to break us down with penetration. That leaves the games that in my mind really matter, the games against equal or more talent and sometimes just one or two dynamic offensive players.  I would love to see our defensive numbers against teams with at least one dynamic threat off the dribble.  Examples of players like this would be Jimmer, colorado dudes, pierre jackson, ole miss guards, james anderson, royce, kyrie irving, wva jones/ bryant, the list goes on.  It would be really easy to say that those guys are nba talent and of course you will lose more than your share to them, but my point is there are just guys you can't pressure and contain one on one, and these are the guys that torch us every time.  If Frank wants to play his style against everyone else I think that's great, but to not have a different strategy for the guys no one on our team can guard is just  :bang:  Thoughts and hopefully stats?

Frank isn't likely to change his philosophy on defense, and I do have some stats for you. Here is a breakdown of Frank's teams in his career. It would seem that his philosophy is fairly sound because starting with the Top 50 our offensive efficiency is better than our defensive efficiency. IMHO that's pretty good, there aren't very many teams that are going to be really good against Top 25 or Top 10.

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2FgoEMAW.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F02%2FFrankEfficienty.png&hash=10eebe08a126ca208a4fd9bb014e05629fea6801)

I understand being down on Frank, K-State basketball, players, whatever at this point. The last few weeks have been frustrating, but even in points of frustration, you've got to let things play out. At this point I think this is probably a .500 Big 12 team that will sit on the bubble and go to the NIT. However, I'm not even in the ball park for Frank being on the hot seat or anything like that. He's done enough so far in his career that IMHO we can be patient.

First let me say that I am not down on Frank or the team.  Could you address these questions?

1. Do you see a correllation between getting abused off the dribble (which creates points in the paint, kickouts for open 3s, FTR for the other team, and foul trouble for us) and us getting beat ?
2. Why would changing approaches constantly throughout the game to keep a  Royce White off balance be a bad thing? 
3. Frank says he doesn't like teams to feel comfortable, so when teams find something as basic as a one on one missmatch, why would we let them get comfortable exploiting it endlessly?

I love Frank and would be happy with him if he never changed, but I don't think you can point to very many championship coaches that when faced with a situation where they were overmatched partially or totally took the attitude of eff it, this is what we do, it's never worked before, but today we are going to play even harder and execute even better. 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 01, 2012, 09:53:37 AM
First let me say that I am not down on Frank or the team.  Could you address these questions?

1. Do you see a correllation between getting abused off the dribble (which creates points in the paint, kickouts for open 3s, FTR for the other team, and foul trouble for us) and us getting beat ?
2. Why would changing approaches constantly throughout the game to keep a  Royce White off balance be a bad thing?  
3. Frank says he doesn't like teams to feel comfortable, so when teams find something as basic as a one on one missmatch, why would we let them get comfortable exploiting it endlessly?

I love Frank and would be happy with him if he never changed, but I don't think you can point to very many championship coaches that when faced with a situation where they were overmatched partially or totally took the attitude of eff it, this is what we do, it's never worked before, but today we are going to play even harder and execute even better.  

1. Yes. When we don't get teams sped up and create turnovers or tough shots, we get beat more often than not. Last night's first half compared to the second half would be a good example, though we never really turned ISU over much in either half. The first half we made it tough enough that ISU had less than 1.0 points per possession, you are going to win most games doing that. But in the 2nd they had nearly 1.4, you aren't going to wins those. A lot of that was do to the difference in perimeter defense from half to half.

2. It wouldn't, but this is something Frank will have to learn or adjust in his philosophy. He really doesn't run different styles of man, right now his only change up is going zone once in a while. Even a guy like Self has shown he'll change up more than most, like going triangle and 2 agaisnt us in the past couple of years. But that's probably something that took him time to get to, and of course he has really good players. But yeah, Frank is probably going to have to add another change up to his pressure man philosophy and I don't think he's gotten there yet.

3. Yeah. I think he was afraid of his usual change up (zone) because of ISU's shooters. And like I said, besides minor tweaks of where we force the ball or let people catch the ball there isn't much we can do in our man defense. I suppose Frank having us pick up White at half court was a tweak too for the bigs. But I would've certainly done something different, especially in the last possession. If you are playing for OT (which Frank obviously was without the foul) you have to change. Once White when to half court to hold the ball, I probably would've gone zone so you could double him and not let him drive for example. Or stay man, and send a double team from whoever was guarding ISU's worse offense threat on the floor. Frank took a shot staying with his gameplan for the game and as it did often in the 2nd half it didn't work.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: gatoveintisiete on February 01, 2012, 10:15:09 AM
First let me say that I am not down on Frank or the team.  Could you address these questions?

1. Do you see a correllation between getting abused off the dribble (which creates points in the paint, kickouts for open 3s, FTR for the other team, and foul trouble for us) and us getting beat ?
2. Why would changing approaches constantly throughout the game to keep a  Royce White off balance be a bad thing?  
3. Frank says he doesn't like teams to feel comfortable, so when teams find something as basic as a one on one missmatch, why would we let them get comfortable exploiting it endlessly?

I love Frank and would be happy with him if he never changed, but I don't think you can point to very many championship coaches that when faced with a situation where they were overmatched partially or totally took the attitude of eff it, this is what we do, it's never worked before, but today we are going to play even harder and execute even better.  

1. Yes. When we don't get teams sped up and create turnovers or tough shots, we get beat more often than not. Last night's first half compared to the second half would be a good example, though we never really turned ISU over much in either half. The first half we made it tough enough that ISU had less than 1.0 points per possession, you are going to win most games doing that. But in the 2nd they had nearly 1.4, you aren't going to wins those. A lot of that was do to the difference in perimeter defense from half to half.

2. It wouldn't, but this is something Frank will have to learn or adjust in his philosophy. He really doesn't run different styles of man, right now his only change up is going zone once in a while. Even a guy like Self has shown he'll change up more than most, like going triangle and 2 agaisnt us in the past couple of years. But that's probably something that took him time to get to, and of course he has really good players. But yeah, Frank is probably going to have to add another change up to his pressure man philosophy and I don't think he's gotten there yet.

3. Yeah. I think he was afraid of his usual change up (zone) because of ISU's shooters. And like I said, besides minor tweaks of where we force the ball or let people catch the ball there isn't much we can do in our man defense. I suppose Frank having us pick up White at half court was a tweak too for the bigs. But I would've certainly done something different, especially in the last possession. If you are playing for OT (which Frank obviously was without the foul) you have to change. Once White when to half court to hold the ball, I probably would've gone zone so you could double him and not let him drive for example. Or stay man, and send a double team from whoever was guarding ISU's worse offense threat on the floor. Frank took a shot staying with his gameplan for the game and as it did often in the 2nd half it didn't work.

Ok Agreed, this mystery is solved, Frank will win but probably not win big until he matures as a strategerist.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2012, 10:28:30 AM
we do worse against the best teams?!?!?  :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 01, 2012, 10:33:23 AM
we do worse against the best teams?!?!?  :horrorsurprise:



Yeah. Funny how that works.

Still, I stand by my comments that there are things Frank can learn defensively, but he's still a young coach at this level. I still think overall he's really good, even after the past few weeks.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2012, 10:35:52 AM
we do worse against the best teams?!?!?  :horrorsurprise:



Yeah. Funny how that works.

Still, I stand by my comments that there are things Frank can learn defensively, but he's still a young coach at this level. I still think overall he's really good, even after the past few weeks.

He's made plenty of defensive adjustments during games, also. Every coach can get better. I just think based on his track record defense should be at the bottom of list of complaints.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 01, 2012, 10:37:24 AM
I just think based on his track record defense should be at the bottom of list of complaints.

True. Very true.

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 01, 2012, 12:43:07 PM
Heh.

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I’m puzzled at the reaction to the closing moments of the Missouri/Texas game on Monday night, a game in which the Tigers won 67-66. For my taste, Missouri head coach Frank Haith is getting a little too much credit for the events of the final possession. For example, the reaction on twitter has almost universally praised Haith for throwing a zone defense at Texas after the Longhorns’ timeout with 27 seconds remaining. See also, this blurb from Andy Katz.

I suppose Haith deserves credit for throwing a zone at Texas out of the timeout prior to the game-deciding possession. But I’m really not sure. I mean, I have few reasons to make such a judgment, other than to say, “Missouri won, therefore Haith is brilliant!” However, unless Rick Barnes is lying, this move was anticipated. And besides, it’s not like it’s rare for a coach to change defenses out of a timeout late in the game.

Sure, the Longhorns’ offense was disrupted by the move, but then again, they ended up getting a pretty decent shot from Myck Kabongo, one on which he appeared to get fouled. Now, officials are not necessarily going to call fouls on the final possession using the same standard as the rest of the game, but I hope we can agree that Haith had no control over whether the whistle was blown is that situation. And I have a hard time heaping praise on a person based on an outcome that was out of the person’s control.

Had a foul been called and Texas gone on to win the game, I think it’s safe to say that few people would be praising Haith or calling for him to win coach of the year based on his final-possession strategy. In fact, I’m guessing they’d be talking about blowing a ten-point lead in the closing minutes and how Missouri is reeling, and perhaps that Haith has a less-than-stellar track record in close games during his career. That, too, would have been an overreaction. And just to be clear, the difference between these two extremes is an event that Haith had no influence on.

There’s no denying that Frank Haith has done a great job this season. There are few teams in the country better than Missouri right now, and I’d say that whether the Tigers had won or lost in Austin. Mizzou was primed to be very good, but there’s something to be said for not screwing that up as a new coach. Especially when the hire had little support among the fan base.  However, let’s not anoint Frank Haith as the basketball version of Bill Belichick. Perhaps his move at the end of game was brilliant, but the outcome of the game was also influenced by random events out of Haith’s control. Giving him credit for the switch to zone is fine, but praising him for the outcome of the game is a bit much.

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: gatoveintisiete on February 01, 2012, 04:23:26 PM
we do worse against the best teams?!?!?  :horrorsurprise:



Yeah. Funny how that works.

Still, I stand by my comments that there are things Frank can learn defensively, but he's still a young coach at this level. I still think overall he's really good, even after the past few weeks.

He's made plenty of defensive adjustments during games, also. Every coach can get better. I just think based on his track record defense should be at the bottom of list of complaints.

I dissagree, the only thing Frank can do is try to figure out how to win the games he loses right?  OK then find the common denominator in the losses.  Granted we are what we are and he has to work within the possible, but if we are playing a team with 4 average joes and Michael Jordan you can't allow the other team to isolate Mj one on one all night, you already know what the outcome of that will be.  Last night, I would have mixed defenses from our standard man, to tiangle and two and others, to not let isu get in any rythym.  It almost appeared last night that Royce was getting winded from driving and dunking, so much that he passed up the ball sometimes to catch his breath, on those possesions they gave it to chowder or Allen to drive and draw fouls.  Iowa State is good but not great, we can consistently beat teams like that with some defensive tweaks.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2012, 04:32:50 PM
there isn't a common denominator to any of the losses. The closest is probably turnovers. And your strategy ideas for last night are terrible.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: gatoveintisiete on February 01, 2012, 05:09:19 PM
there isn't a common denominator to any of the losses. The closest is probably turnovers. And your strategy ideas for last night are terrible.

Fan and I are agreed on the majority of this,  you don't have to be on the right side of history if you don't want to.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on February 02, 2012, 12:24:28 AM
there isn't a common denominator to any of the losses. The closest is probably turnovers.

it's definitely turnovers.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 12:35:46 AM
there isn't a common denominator to any of the losses. The closest is probably turnovers.

it's definitely turnovers.

I'm talking about over his entire career. It's mostly turnovers this year, but I don't think that's the case in prior years. Too lazy to look, though.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 02, 2012, 12:40:57 AM
I think sometimes he gets his eye sockets too big. Very unattractive.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: catzacker on February 02, 2012, 09:45:35 AM
I’ll apologize if this complaint has already been filed, but why can Frank change/adjust offenses when it’s apparent that he’s not getting what he wants out of the one he’s running, but not change/adjust his defense when the same is apparent? 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Cire on February 02, 2012, 09:53:44 AM
he throws out a 3-2 and does some trapping but it sucks.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 02, 2012, 09:55:32 AM
I’ll apologize if this complaint has already been filed, but why can Frank change/adjust offenses when it’s apparent that he’s not getting what he wants out of the one he’s running, but not change/adjust his defense when the same is apparent?  

That's a fair question. I think most coaches have one or two aspects of their program that they consider who they are and what they are about, and based on Frank's career I would guess his are pressure man defense and rebounding. And when those things have been the consistent strengths of his program, its unlikely he's going to change and he's going to put his career on the line based on those things. The other things are up for change, and obviously "his" offense was the first thing he was willing to make a major overhaul with. I highly doubt his defense will ever change, no matter where he ends up, unless things start going really south with the program. The strength of this team (by far) is still defense, the biggest problem with this team is offense right now.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 10:25:31 AM
Frank has adjusted his defense during games - the average fan should be able to notice changes in how they defend ball screens during games, but there have been other changes as well. That said, I don't think he'll ever stop pressuring the perimeter as much as he does, just like he didn't stop crashing the offensive glass when he changed his offense.

Complaining about Frank's defense and/or wanting him to change it significantly is just stupid.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: catzacker on February 02, 2012, 10:38:09 AM
Frank has adjusted his defense during games - the average fan should be able to notice changes in how they defend ball screens during games, but there have been other changes as well. That said, I don't think he'll ever stop pressuring the perimeter as much as he does, just like he didn't stop crashing the offensive glass when he changed his offense.

Complaining about Frank's defense and/or wanting him to change it significantly is just stupid.


I'm not asking him to go to a 1-3-1 zone or make wholesale changes defensively.  I see that we change how we guard ball screens.  And it's clear that we have game plans on how we'll guard the perimeter (i.e. where help will come from).  But for the most part, regardless of what happens, we pressure the ball.  Like, regardless of fouls, regardless of whether our guards are getting abused...regardless of anything.  I mean, if we're willing to change our offense, we can't say to Sprads or Angel "hey, back up a few feet"?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 02, 2012, 10:39:59 AM
I mean, if we're willing to change our offense, we can't say to Sprads or Angel "hey, back up a few feet"?

We could, but I don't think we ever will.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 10:43:43 AM
Frank has adjusted his defense during games - the average fan should be able to notice changes in how they defend ball screens during games, but there have been other changes as well. That said, I don't think he'll ever stop pressuring the perimeter as much as he does, just like he didn't stop crashing the offensive glass when he changed his offense.

Complaining about Frank's defense and/or wanting him to change it significantly is just stupid.


I'm not asking him to go to a 1-3-1 zone or make wholesale changes defensively.  I see that we change how we guard ball screens.  And it's clear that we have game plans on how we'll guard the perimeter (i.e. where help will come from).  But for the most part, regardless of what happens, we pressure the ball.  Like, regardless of fouls, regardless of whether our guards are getting abused...regardless of anything.  I mean, if we're willing to change our offense, we can't say to Sprads or Angel "hey, back up a few feet"?

If we get beat in transition a couple times should he just send no one to the offensive glass and settle for one shot per possession?

I can see Frank telling them to not pressure the ball and the result would be like when Syracuse played man-to-man against LeMoyne. I don't think it would be a good idea at all. Perimeter fouls or other mistakes due to "pressuring the ball" haven't been a significant problem, with Angel in conference play being the obvious exception.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mcmwcat on February 02, 2012, 10:45:16 AM
Frank has adjusted his defense during games - the average fan should be able to notice changes in how they defend ball screens during games, but there have been other changes as well. That said, I don't think he'll ever stop pressuring the perimeter as much as he does, just like he didn't stop crashing the offensive glass when he changed his offense.

Complaining about Frank's defense and/or wanting him to change it significantly is just stupid.


I'm not asking him to go to a 1-3-1 zone or make wholesale changes defensively.  I see that we change how we guard ball screens.  And it's clear that we have game plans on how we'll guard the perimeter (i.e. where help will come from).  But for the most part, regardless of what happens, we pressure the ball.  Like, regardless of fouls, regardless of whether our guards are getting abused...regardless of anything.  I mean, if we're willing to change our offense, we can't say to Sprads or Angel "hey, back up a few feet"?

can't remember when but he's done it.  i specifically remember him motioning tay to stay at a certain level and not pick up the dribbler until they reached a certain point (top of key).  i'm pretty sure that was at the end of a half or game  :dunno:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: catzacker on February 02, 2012, 10:48:08 AM
Frank has adjusted his defense during games - the average fan should be able to notice changes in how they defend ball screens during games, but there have been other changes as well. That said, I don't think he'll ever stop pressuring the perimeter as much as he does, just like he didn't stop crashing the offensive glass when he changed his offense.

Complaining about Frank's defense and/or wanting him to change it significantly is just stupid.


I'm not asking him to go to a 1-3-1 zone or make wholesale changes defensively.  I see that we change how we guard ball screens.  And it's clear that we have game plans on how we'll guard the perimeter (i.e. where help will come from).  But for the most part, regardless of what happens, we pressure the ball.  Like, regardless of fouls, regardless of whether our guards are getting abused...regardless of anything.  I mean, if we're willing to change our offense, we can't say to Sprads or Angel "hey, back up a few feet"?

If we get beat in transition a couple times should he just send no one to the offensive glass and settle for one shot per possession?

I can see Frank telling them to not pressure the ball and the result would be like when Syracuse played man-to-man against LeMoyne. I don't think it would be a good idea at all. Perimeter fouls or other mistakes due to "pressuring the ball" haven't been a significant problem, with Angel in conference play being the obvious exception.

I watched KU go to a triangle and 2 to stop Clemente and Pullen.  K-freaking-U, with infinitely more talent than we had and I don't believe they ever used that defense all year. 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SdK on February 02, 2012, 10:49:27 AM
My biggest criticism is that he is not John Calipari.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 11:02:28 AM
I watched KU go to a triangle and 2 to stop Clemente and Pullen.  K-freaking-U, with infinitely more talent than we had and I don't believe they ever used that defense all year. 

Self has been teaching the triangle and two for a long-ass time.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2001/mar/24/self_credits_williams/?print


Maybe Frank should be going zone more often?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Underdog Wildcat on February 02, 2012, 11:26:09 AM
"I am not going to offer Deangelo Harrison"

http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320320305

I wouldn't have minded us taking a harder run at Todd Mayo either.

It happens, I guess.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 11:34:25 AM
"I am not going to offer Deangelo Harrison"

http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=320320305

I wouldn't have minded us taking a harder run at Todd Mayo either.

It happens, I guess.

I mean Harrison said we were one of his leaders (along w/ aTm) in March. Then he blew up at Top of the Hill or something and it's like we didn't even try after that. It's absolutely infuriating without knowing how or why we quit trying. The fact that he went to St. John's and not some blue blood just pisses me off even more. Todd Mayo would have been nice, but so would Nick Russell.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Underdog Wildcat on February 02, 2012, 11:45:51 AM
It's very frustrating, it's like Frank will cut off his nose(supposed lack of fit, JYCness) just to spite his face (winning games, which believe it or not, can be aided by players with offensive abilities and mentalities).
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: catzacker on February 02, 2012, 11:46:04 AM
I watched KU go to a triangle and 2 to stop Clemente and Pullen.  K-freaking-U, with infinitely more talent than we had and I don't believe they ever used that defense all year. 

Self has been teaching the triangle and two for a long-ass time.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2001/mar/24/self_credits_williams/?print


Maybe Frank should be going zone more often?

sure, but they didn't use it all year that year (08/09).  The point is that Bill wasn't afriad to use something, something that has been categorized as a junk defense, to stop a less talented team.  

And as for the zone, that, to me is an example of frank not being able to adjust.  Having Dom up top of a 3-2 is far more effective than having Rodney.  I dunno what the right answer is (probably why Jamar at the 3 was Frank’s dream? He’d be nice to have out there as a 3 w/ a combination of JO/Diaz/Gip at the 4/5.  Could put Jamar out top of the 3-2)  but when you don’t have the players to run something, you shouldn’t run it.  Or you should find a way around your weaknesses.  
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 12:05:23 PM
I watched KU go to a triangle and 2 to stop Clemente and Pullen.  K-freaking-U, with infinitely more talent than we had and I don't believe they ever used that defense all year. 

Self has been teaching the triangle and two for a long-ass time.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2001/mar/24/self_credits_williams/?print


Maybe Frank should be going zone more often?

sure, but they didn't use it all year that year (08/09).  The point is that Bill wasn't afriad to use something, something that has been categorized as a junk defense, to stop a less talented team. 

I don't get your point. It's something he always teaches, he used ten years ago, he used it the year prior and the year after, and I would guess he used it at some other point that season but you just didn't realize it. It's just another tool, like Frank's half court traps or full court pressure or zone. You can't teach EVERY POSSIBLE defense and expect to do well. (Note: having superior talent would make it easier)



but when you don’t have the players to run something, you shouldn’t run it.  Or you should find a way around your weaknesses. 

Yeah, I agree that he shouldn't run much zone. He should pressure the ball more.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on February 02, 2012, 12:07:48 PM
michigancat has gone full frankitetard on us :lol:

it's only january!!
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 12:11:18 PM
It's very frustrating, it's like Frank will cut off his nose(supposed lack of fit, JYCness) just to spite his face (winning games, which believe it or not, can be aided by players with offensive abilities and mentalities).

I think the JYC-ness can be taught much more easily than 3 point shooting. I know Frank likes guards to attack the rim, but Rodney NEVER did that before this season. I think attacking the rim can also be taught more easily than 3 point shooting. Sheesh.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 02, 2012, 12:14:11 PM
It's very frustrating, it's like Frank will cut off his nose(supposed lack of fit, JYCness) just to spite his face (winning games, which believe it or not, can be aided by players with offensive abilities and mentalities).

I think the JYC-ness can be taught much more easily than 3 point shooting. I know Frank likes guards to attack the rim, but Rodney NEVER did that before this season. I think attacking the rim can also be taught more easily than 3 point shooting. Sheesh.

How much/to what extent can you teach 3 PT shooting? :dunno:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2012, 12:19:41 PM
It's very frustrating, it's like Frank will cut off his nose(supposed lack of fit, JYCness) just to spite his face (winning games, which believe it or not, can be aided by players with offensive abilities and mentalities).

I think the JYC-ness can be taught much more easily than 3 point shooting. I know Frank likes guards to attack the rim, but Rodney NEVER did that before this season. I think attacking the rim can also be taught more easily than 3 point shooting. Sheesh.

How much/to what extent can you teach 3 PT shooting? :dunno:

You can tweak form, getting stronger helps (see Pullen), as does lots of practice. I think you'll see Angel's release get quicker and higher over the years.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on February 02, 2012, 02:48:38 PM
How much/to what extent can you teach 3 PT shooting? :dunno:

rustyksu & lance harris can improve a lot.  with most other player/coach combos it's difficult.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: sys on February 02, 2012, 02:49:37 PM
it's definitely turnovers.

I'm talking about over his entire career. It's mostly turnovers this year, but I don't think that's the case in prior years. Too lazy to look, though.

i just meant this year.  didn't realize how expansive the conversation had become.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: gatoveintisiete on February 02, 2012, 03:08:18 PM
I’ll apologize if this complaint has already been filed, but why can Frank change/adjust offenses when it’s apparent that he’s not getting what he wants out of the one he’s running, but not change/adjust his defense when the same is apparent?  

That's a fair question. I think most coaches have one or two aspects of their program that they consider who they are and what they are about, and based on Frank's career I would guess his are pressure man defense and rebounding. And when those things have been the consistent strengths of his program, its unlikely he's going to change and he's going to put his career on the line based on those things. The other things are up for change, and obviously "his" offense was the first thing he was willing to make a major overhaul with. I highly doubt his defense will ever change, no matter where he ends up, unless things start going really south with the program. The strength of this team (by far) is still defense, the biggest problem with this team is offense right now.

What defines Franks teams are not pressure man and rebounding, they are defined by their willingness to play harder than the other team each night.  You can give more effort with any strategy you chose.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on February 02, 2012, 03:11:33 PM
I’ll apologize if this complaint has already been filed, but why can Frank change/adjust offenses when it’s apparent that he’s not getting what he wants out of the one he’s running, but not change/adjust his defense when the same is apparent? 

That's a fair question. I think most coaches have one or two aspects of their program that they consider who they are and what they are about, and based on Frank's career I would guess his are pressure man defense and rebounding. And when those things have been the consistent strengths of his program, its unlikely he's going to change and he's going to put his career on the line based on those things. The other things are up for change, and obviously "his" offense was the first thing he was willing to make a major overhaul with. I highly doubt his defense will ever change, no matter where he ends up, unless things start going really south with the program. The strength of this team (by far) is still defense, the biggest problem with this team is offense right now.

What defines Franks teams are not pressure man and rebounding, they are defined by their willingness to play harder than the other team each night.  You can give more effort with any strategy you chose.

Yes, but I think they go together, at least in Frank's mind. You don't really think he's going to change his defensive philosophy do you?

Also, I think the weaknesses of Martin teams have been fairly clear.

1) Turnovers on offense.
2) Poor/inconsistent shooting.
3) Fouling too much.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: gatoveintisiete on February 02, 2012, 04:32:07 PM
I’ll apologize if this complaint has already been filed, but why can Frank change/adjust offenses when it’s apparent that he’s not getting what he wants out of the one he’s running, but not change/adjust his defense when the same is apparent? 

That's a fair question. I think most coaches have one or two aspects of their program that they consider who they are and what they are about, and based on Frank's career I would guess his are pressure man defense and rebounding. And when those things have been the consistent strengths of his program, its unlikely he's going to change and he's going to put his career on the line based on those things. The other things are up for change, and obviously "his" offense was the first thing he was willing to make a major overhaul with. I highly doubt his defense will ever change, no matter where he ends up, unless things start going really south with the program. The strength of this team (by far) is still defense, the biggest problem with this team is offense right now.
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What defines Franks teams are not pressure man and rebounding, they are defined by their willingness to play harder than the other team each night.  You can give more effort with any strategy you chose.

Yes, but I think they go together, at least in Frank's mind. You don't really think he's going to change his defensive philosophy do you?

Also, I think the weaknesses of Martin teams have been fairly clear.

1) Turnovers on offense.
2) Poor/inconsistent shooting.
3) Fouling too much.

All I want addressed with the defense is the most basic thing, stop penetration to the rim. This would eliminate alot of fouling alone, but we also need to curtail the over agressive one on one hand-checking at half court.
I  looked through the games on statsheet that we lost and turnovers historically have not been the problem, you have to remember that a stagnet offense that stands around passing on the perimeter that we have had in the past doesn't commit many turnovers but also doesn't create easy shots either to your point of poor shooting.  When k-state struggles it is simply due to not being able to control an opposing offensive player, examples below

Games where we lost and got beat off the dribble all night, offensive turnover total to the right

08-09 Kentucky   Meeks    16to
08-09 Ku               Taylor, Collins   12to
09-10 Osu            Anderson        16to
09-10 Ole miss    White, Warren   11to
10-11 Wiscy          Taylor                8to
10-11 Col              Burks, Higgins    15,10,11to
10-11 Fla               Walker, Boynton     9to
10-11 Duke           Irving                      21to
11-12 Isu                White                   12to
11-12 Baylor           Jackson              20to

LOL at turnovertards, Stop the damn ball

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: econocat on February 11, 2012, 03:23:32 PM
I'm tired of watching you sit pouting with your chin in your hand when your team is struggling instead of calling a timeout and settling them down.  COACH dude please!
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ednksu on February 11, 2012, 03:29:13 PM
team played too much 1v1 bb in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: purplenutz on February 14, 2012, 09:04:09 PM
Criticisms of Frank . . .

. . . 1) illogical and overly emotional anger driven Substitution patterns
. . . 2) Man crushes on over-hyped latino players with marginal basketball IQ (Denis is the ONLY exception).
. . . 3) The way he rode Pullen's butt literally for 4 years while giving Angel a free pass for sucking.
. . . 4) The way he pimped himself for the Miami job. Disgusting.
. . . 5) He almost always places the blame on the players.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: wazucat on February 15, 2012, 03:37:34 PM
Gets team to play hard and inspired in early season reaching Top 25 status with overachievers -  stupid fans, like me, get excited only  to be doused with cold reality during the conference season.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: mocat on February 15, 2012, 09:37:43 PM
Criticisms of Frank . . .

. . . 1) illogical and overly emotional anger driven Substitution patterns    Yes
. . . 2) Man crushes on over-hyped latino players with marginal basketball IQ (Denis is the ONLY exception).      :confused:
. . . 3) The way he rode Pullen's butt literally for 4 years while giving Angel a free pass for sucking.      :confused:
. . . 4) The way he pimped himself for the Miami job. Disgusting.        Yes
. . . 5) He almost always places the blame on the players.       :jerk:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kcnut on February 19, 2012, 03:42:53 AM
I love frank when he angry i love him more. :bball: :ksu:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: bubbles4ksu on February 21, 2012, 11:58:04 AM
I love frank when he angry i love him more. :bball: :ksu:

The Word
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on February 28, 2012, 09:59:02 AM
I would like to use the official Frank Criticism Thread to criticize Frank for losing a lot to coaches who used to play for Big 8 / Big XII schools -- Bill Self, Tad Boyle, Fred Hoiberg, and Lon Kruger.

Also, how does he expect to win when he is wearing that horrible bow tie? Even if he is trying to cure AIDS by wearing it.

Other than that, I can't think of any criticisms to add to this thread.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: JavaCat on February 28, 2012, 09:48:26 PM
I'm sure this is tuck, but I hate seeing Frank doing his best Wooly impression on the sideline. The head down, rubbing the temples, shaking the head, staring off into space, etc. just make me sad. I want him with the sly smile or yelling at someone. Those other faces are not the faces of the Frank I love.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Berries and Cream on February 28, 2012, 10:34:48 PM
No idea if this is true, but...

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Brian Mull
? @BGMull
 
40 percent of scholarship college basketball players transfer by end of their sophomore year at original school. 2-in-5.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Stevesie60 on February 28, 2012, 10:36:24 PM
No way. Maybe he meant 4%, or .4%.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: jtksu on February 28, 2012, 11:09:46 PM
Guess maybe, if you include juco players?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: MakeItRain on February 28, 2012, 11:21:48 PM
It likely isn't 40 but its a hell of a lot more than 4
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on February 29, 2012, 09:18:35 AM
I'm sure this is tuck, but I hate seeing Frank doing his best Wooly impression on the sideline. The head down, rubbing the temples, shaking the head, staring off into space, etc. just make me sad. I want him with the sly smile or yelling at someone. Those other faces are not the faces of the Frank I love.

add - picking nose, waving index finger across face,
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Belvis Noland on March 07, 2012, 10:14:56 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/03/07/3474812/martins-wildcats-are-again-hitting.html

Good article.  Frank admits everything I've posted in this thread. Props to me, I guess. 

Long term goal is to be ready in March.  Doesn't care in the slightest if games are lost early on. 

That's fine.  So long as we don't give a crap about conference championships. 
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SuperG on March 07, 2012, 11:04:23 PM
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/03/07/3474812/martins-wildcats-are-again-hitting.html

Good article.  Frank admits everything I've posted in this thread. Props to me, I guess. 

Long term goal is to be ready in March.  Doesn't care in the slightest if games are lost early on. 

That's fine.  So long as we don't give a crap about conference championships.

I'm glad we're going to the NCAA's more often than not, but this is why we'll never win the Big XII and why we'll lose to KU 2.5 times per season as long as Frank's the coach. There's just so many life lessons to be taught and Frank only gets 4 years to teach all of them...
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2012, 11:12:37 PM
benching players that aren't doing what you want them to doesn't prevent you from winning the conference.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SuperG on March 07, 2012, 11:18:29 PM
benching players that aren't doing what you want them to doesn't prevent you from winning the conference.

Right... benching players for "Life Lessons" does.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2012, 11:20:37 PM
benching players that aren't doing what you want them to doesn't prevent you from winning the conference.

Right... benching players for "Life Lessons" does.

Let's be honest, all those benchings were for basketball reasons.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SuperG on March 07, 2012, 11:31:22 PM
benching players that aren't doing what you want them to doesn't prevent you from winning the conference.

Right... benching players for "Life Lessons" does.

Let's be honest, all those benchings were for basketball reasons.

I'm honestly under different impressions for most of these instances. But I'm only itk part of the time.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on March 08, 2012, 07:26:08 AM
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/03/07/3474812/martins-wildcats-are-again-hitting.html

Good article.  Frank admits everything I've posted in this thread. Props to me, I guess. 

Long term goal is to be ready in March.  Doesn't care in the slightest if games are lost early on. 

That's fine.  So long as we don't give a crap about conference championships. 

Was Frank's approach ever really a question?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: pissclams on March 08, 2012, 07:44:18 AM
it's only (insert any month but march or april :fatty:) here
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Belvis Noland on March 08, 2012, 09:14:36 AM

Was Frank's approach ever really a question?


Yes.  quite a bit of discussion about it, actually. 

Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kstatefreak42 on March 16, 2012, 01:38:32 AM
"I worry about our economy, i worry about inflation, but i do not worry about Rodney McGruder"

Frank.


Liberty
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SwiftCat on March 16, 2012, 01:40:23 AM
I think you are confusing this with the "Awesome things Frank says" thread.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kstatefreak42 on March 16, 2012, 01:42:20 AM
TOTALLY AWESOME!
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Pendergast on March 17, 2012, 01:05:11 PM
Gone completely rough ridin' brain dead today.  What a rough ridin' moron today.  I can't believe he's left the bumbling Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) out there this long.
Title: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on March 17, 2012, 01:17:11 PM
:(
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: 'taterblast on March 17, 2012, 01:28:16 PM
it's either one of two things:

1) doesn't recruit offensive talent

2) has created a system which discourages offensive talent from being allowed to "shine."
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: michigancat on March 17, 2012, 01:31:44 PM
it's either one of two things:

1) doesn't recruit offensive talent

2) has created a system which discourages offensive talent from being allowed to "shine."

He recruits offensive talent, just not at the level of a Syracuse or KU....yet.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Underdog Wildcat on March 17, 2012, 02:09:06 PM
They're out there guys

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McCollum was a late bloomer. He was offered a scholarship by Bowling Green and given a couple sniffs by MAC schools, but he went to Lehigh because he wanted a better education. Temple couldn't possibly have recruited him as a freshman/soph in high school, cause the kid was about 5'6" and not being recruited by anyone.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/evaluation/_/id/66908/cj-mccollum
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on March 17, 2012, 02:29:31 PM
Gone completely rough ridin' brain dead today.  What a rough ridin' moron today.  I can't believe he's left the bumbling respect out there this long.

This figures, Frank was great today. Excellent plan to attack Syracuse.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Pendergast on March 17, 2012, 02:35:14 PM
Gone completely rough ridin' brain dead today.  What a rough ridin' moron today.  I can't believe he's left the bumbling respect out there this long.

This figures, Frank was great today. Excellent plan to attack Syracuse.

Give me a break, get off your horse and recognize one, the timing of the post and two, the vast majority of college coaches would have yanked Gip for Diaz.

 :jerk:
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on March 17, 2012, 02:36:59 PM
Gone completely rough ridin' brain dead today.  What a rough ridin' moron today.  I can't believe he's left the bumbling respect out there this long.

This figures, Frank was great today. Excellent plan to attack Syracuse.

Give me a break, get off your horse and recognize one, the timing of the post and two, the vast majority of college coaches would have yanked Gip for Diaz.

 :jerk:

You thinking Diaz was the answer is enough for me.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Pendergast on March 17, 2012, 02:39:42 PM
You thinking Diaz was the answer is enough for me.

Funny, don't see that anywhere in my post.  Care to elaborate?

The fact that I thought Frank should try an alternative option when option A is not working, at all, is revealing how?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on March 17, 2012, 02:40:58 PM
You thinking Diaz was the answer is enough for me.

Funny, don't see that anywhere in my post.  Care to elaborate?

The fact that I thought Frank should try an alternative option when option A is not working, at all, is revealing how?

Quote
the vast majority of college coaches would have yanked Gip for Diaz

I assume this implies Diaz was the answer? :dunno:

Plus, he tried Diaz and it was obvious (painfully) that he wasn't the answer.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Pendergast on March 17, 2012, 02:43:52 PM
You thinking Diaz was the answer is enough for me.

Funny, don't see that anywhere in my post.  Care to elaborate?

The fact that I thought Frank should try an alternative option when option A is not working, at all, is revealing how?

Quote
the vast majority of college coaches would have yanked Gip for Diaz

I assume this implies Diaz was the answer? :dunno:

You thinking a logical move to an alternative option equates to one player being "the answer" is enough for me.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: ChiComCat on March 17, 2012, 02:47:19 PM
Diaz has panicked on the court at times this season in a lot less pressure.  I don't think putting Diaz on the court against that Syracuse zone in an NCAA game after getting very few minutes the last 5 games or so is a logical anything
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Pendergast on March 17, 2012, 02:50:05 PM
Diaz has panicked on the court at times this season in a lot less pressure.  I don't think putting Diaz on the court against that Syracuse zone in an NCAA game after getting very few minutes the last 5 games or so is a logical anything

eff I don't care, just put someone else in.  Diaz has shown bright spots plenty of times this year.

The great thing about basketball is you have MULTIPLE SUBSTITUTIONS.  If Diaz or option C don't work, fine throw Gip back in there.  But to simply let him keep struggling without trying other options was a coaching mistake.
Title: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: kso_FAN on March 17, 2012, 02:51:54 PM
Some of you pick really weird things and times to get really upset.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Pendergast on March 17, 2012, 02:54:34 PM
Some of you pick really weird things and times to get really upset.

I can't see how the NCAA tournament is a weird time to get upset.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Skipper44 on March 17, 2012, 03:05:02 PM
I do wish Diaz would of played more in the late part of the conference, I thought he had a nice thing going and was finding his role.  I wish Frank would of given him Vic's minutes at the 4, might of helped today
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: jtksu on March 18, 2012, 01:42:33 AM
Could of sworn  we did give Diaz a chance tonight
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Secret Panda Whispers on March 26, 2012, 09:43:25 PM
Ummm.....
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: chunkles on March 26, 2012, 09:46:23 PM
Saw the username secret panda whispers and clicked on thread.  Was not disappointed.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2012, 09:59:42 PM
Remember when Nino had a couple really good games?  Yes, that happened.  Then Frank put him away and never spoke of him again.  I wanted more Nino.
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: MakeItRain on March 26, 2012, 10:13:00 PM
Remember when Nino had a couple really good games?  Yes, that happened.  Then Frank put him away and never spoke of him again.  I wanted more Nino.

Did you also want him not to be hurt?
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on March 26, 2012, 10:15:10 PM
he left us
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollthemaps.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F12%2Fhe-left-us.jpg&hash=94da0ccfc52e0f18d65fb01cf62128f6e187c63d)
HE LEFT US
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 26, 2012, 11:27:58 PM
he left us
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollthemaps.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F12%2Fhe-left-us.jpg&hash=94da0ccfc52e0f18d65fb01cf62128f6e187c63d)
HE LEFT US

Oh my God, I've been thinking of this scene all day.
Title: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on March 26, 2012, 11:29:54 PM
:(
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SwiftCat on March 26, 2012, 11:59:30 PM
Can we please un-stick this thread? It pisses me off.
Title: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: puniraptor on March 27, 2012, 12:02:09 AM
Can we please un-stick this thread? It pisses me off.

Omg do you think Frank read this thread and felt disloyalized?????
Title: Re: Criticisms of Frank Thread (Official)
Post by: SwiftCat on March 27, 2012, 12:24:48 AM

Omg do you think Frank read this thread and felt disloyalized?????

You are insufferable. All of these Criticisms of Frank are a walk in the park compared with what we are going to have to deal with next season, and that pisses me off.