It's my daily frustration of telling people I am a fan and alum. No matter how well TB has built this program, we are not getting the credit we deserve because of tourney shortfalls.
Lost to UF (clearly out matched in that game)
Sweet 16 loss to Michigan State- Great game, but played a team that had no business being a 4 seed
32 loss to Michigan State- Don't get me started
I am never really critical of anything Tony has done, but in most of our tournament wins other than maybe the Memphis game we have underperformed and barely squeaked by the skin of our teeth. Yes March has a way doing that to the best of them and it's about match ups, but Wisconsin faced the same criticism until they finally broke the mold and while I feel Tony is finally realizing he needs certain players to reach that level, anything less than the Sweet 16 or Eight for this group will once again bring questions of if TB can get it done.
The rule changes (pace of play BS)
Our style of play
The fact we are competing in a conference that when setup didn't have our names anywhere near the top of the list
That's a lot of pressure to put on a coach or program, but this season has to be our defining moment that we have arrived even if March Madness has a funny way of quickly reminding us one bad bounce sends you home.
Lost to UF (clearly out matched in that game)
Sweet 16 loss to Michigan State- Great game, but played a team that had no business being a 4 seed
32 loss to Michigan State- Don't get me started
I am never really critical of anything Tony has done, but in most of our tournament wins other than maybe the Memphis game we have underperformed and barely squeaked by the skin of our teeth. Yes March has a way doing that to the best of them and it's about match ups, but Wisconsin faced the same criticism until they finally broke the mold and while I feel Tony is finally realizing he needs certain players to reach that level, anything less than the Sweet 16 or Eight for this group will once again bring questions of if TB can get it done.
The rule changes (pace of play BS)
Our style of play
The fact we are competing in a conference that when setup didn't have our names anywhere near the top of the list
That's a lot of pressure to put on a coach or program, but this season has to be our defining moment that we have arrived even if March Madness has a funny way of quickly reminding us one bad bounce sends you home.
