The House of Blue

uhh...nope..I don't play...the problem is..they just suck..that's all..truth sometimes stings.

Im sick of people complaining. we go to a final four, elite 8, and whin a championship. why be mad? every team has down years and these players just dont mesh well together. our shooters are inconsistant and harrow mays and wiltjer cant play D. and if they suck so bad y arent you on the team helping?

I actually agree 1000%. That's even though my comments aren't consistent with that mindset.

My gut reaction is to be pissed at every one of them. And it's not even for this year. The fact is they aren't that good. And it's okay to have a down year.... my worry, and assumption, is that they'll all leave anyway. So that wouldn't render this down to something below a "rebuilding year" and more toward a complete waste of everyone's time. Aside from Noel, anyone leaving will be in the D League.

I'll reserve my opinion, which isn't worth anything anyway, until I see who leaves and comes back. Noel, I understand. But significant departures on top of him just means that this is a team I strongly dislike. I can say 1000% that I hate this SEASON. Maybe I should wait to say anything about the team until we see if they do the selfish thing.

I agree to an extent. I can handle losing, as bad as it stinks, but I cannot handle watching players who are all about themselves and refuse to even acknowledge the coach when he is trying to get them to do differently. Fact is a lot of the players on this team just do not have the talent and athleticism to carry a team; and those that do are self centered, don't have any heart, and refuse to change and sacrifice self for team. That is what I can't stand in the least.

And whose fault is it that they are young and inexperienced? That is why the relying on one year players is ultimately going to fail. Next year will be the same thing. Sure we have another #1 class coming in but so was this one. Cal has been here 4 years and there is still no bench or veteran players that are here to be leaders. That I pin on Cal. No offense to Mays or Harrow but you dont go out and just grab whatever transfer you can and expect them to come in and be leaders or carry a team. Just will not happen. Some players need to be brought in that will stick around for 3 to 4 years that can provide stability and leadership and compliment the one and done guys. This year was like watching a bad NBA team. I dont like the NBA because it is all about the individual and that is what this team is. A bunch of individuals.

Have you forgotten last year already? Really!?

Last year we played three freshman, two sophomores, and ONE senior. That was the core six that saw significant minutes all season. I guess you consider Lamb and Jones veterans. The National Champs were led by freshman last year. Yeah, Cal's way doesn't work.

And the only players who spent multiple years in Cal's system were Harrelson, Liggins and Miller. Jorts only really played one.

You are entitled to think what you will about next season's team, but you're wrong if you think it will be the same as this season. Plus, your coveted holdovers will likely be on the squad next season.

No offense to Poythress or Goodwin, but of they want to leave this season then they'll be fine with going in the second round. Once the season ends they will continue to plummet on the mock drafts. Watch.

That was a worry before it became obvious that we we're basically going to get this entire team back from this year. Not to mention that this next draft is going to be loaded which might keep guys in school for yet another year. So just chill and enjoy the ride.

I wish we could paste this post at the top for everyone to see next year when we win the national title. Clearly with some of the kids on this team playing a huge role. Plus a kid like Harrow could definitely make a difference in the program at some point. You want experience in the program as do I. He's a kid that could give us that. And you want him to move on. Why?

Don't you think those personal issues must be pretty serious?

Keep posting, BillyG will be back someday and you will be happy again. lol

Why is it that nobody can give an opinion on this team without being slammed. I am not attacking anyone nor am I attacking the players. I am merely stating the obvious. If I remember correctly this team was supposed to be better than last years, according to some. I also remember they were preseason top 5, granted a little to high, but should have never been out of top 25. I also dont see how as a fan base, anyone can be happy with the outcome of this season. Am I wrong in saying that this team lacked leadership, heart, or experience? To me the hardest part was watching a team that gave up on numerous occasions. I can deal with losing, I can handle not making the dance, but I cant stand to watch a team quit. This team quit against Vandy. So I will question their play and I will question Cal on some of his game decisions and recruiting decisions. That doesnt make me a bad fan