I guess I should start posting over hear more. I'm getting so frustrated with most of the folks who post on the rivals board. These guys have played 7 games so far and that's not nearly enough time for a proper evaluation. I see some good things and some bad things each game. If we can cut down on the turnovers I think we can be competative in CUSA as most of the league is down this year. People griped about rebounding last year saying that you can't do well getting only one shot. My take has been that turnovers are the number one statistic because when you turn the ball over you don't even get a shot and the other team often gets an easy 2.

No post since Nov 23, doesn't sound like Tulsa basketball season!! First let me say, I'm not crazy about the new board at all, but I've never been known to yell about too many things that are free ;-) I thought the BB team would have at least one more win than they do, but overall they are playing at about the level I expected, maybe slightly less aggressive than I thought they would be!! I don't agree with some people who think we need a couple more recruiting classes to get to 17-18 wins. Next year, I think we could come close to that many wins and I'm optimistic about the future. With a line-up of Ramsdell, Crowe, Reese, Earls and Mitchell or Mclean, with the other one giving both the Center and PF a rest, I think we could be respectable if not fairly good!! We would have some good size and if Earls plays like the MVP of the Juco Tourney, our overall ballhandling should improve!! I think next year Coach W will be a lot less conservative and turn these guys loose and let them play. If these guys are turned loose, I could easily see 18 wins next year if not more!!!

There are a few folks over there using a broad brush to paint all the members of this team. I obviously don't agree with that approach!! Some fans may have had higher expectations, why I don't know, but they will continue to be disappointed as the team contiues to improve. You even have to have a little sense of humor during these struggling times, not be critical of every player. I still think we may have at least 3 pretty good building blocks for a brighter future, now we need a semi star to go with Reese. For all we know that maybe Hall or Mclean. This isn't going to happen overnight. If someone has a bad night, I don't mind that being mentioned, but let's throw away the broad brush!!

Good post. I agree about the broad brush approach. I think we have some talented kids on this team but they are very young and trying to learn a new system from a first year head coach. There has been lots of complaining about James and McDade and questioning their ability, folks need to remember that they are only sophomores. They've only played one year and 7 games of D-1 ball and they are already on their third head coach. The player that puzzles me the most is Anthony. Anthony has talent, particularly on offense, but seems to get into funks where nothing goes right. He has been getting more rebounds this year but losing them because he's not holding the ball well and his free throws are going bad again. I hope we see him get comfortable with the system and have the type of senior year he's capable of.

I really hope this team learns each other's moves soon and starts to run more, we really look good when there is a good outlet pass and players hustle down court. Our turnovers seem to mostly come when we're in a half-court game.

Sounds like a good win today against Southern.

It's getting harder and harder to be an overseas fan. Most schools nowadays are charging for online radio, but I do find some once in a while. I listened to the Lamar broadcast. I thought we could have beat Billy's team this year 'cause he doesn't have anyone on his team named Bingo, Bongo, or Bozo.

The amazing thing to me is how far and how fast the program has fallen. The downslide must have started during MJ's roomate's tenure. I don't think it could have happened so fast otherwise.

But it doesn't do any good to point fingers or place blame. Looks like they are in good hands at present.