Do YOU want Eric Coleman to start???

[Waverly_Panther]

Re: Do YOU want Eric Coleman to start???

What if he isn't starting not because of an off court thing but how he practices? Is it possible he isn't putting forth the effort that Jake wants to see in practice and Jake is using the not starting to try to get him to work harder during practice? I think we've seen Jake use playing time during this season as a reward for how you practice (think Reed here). Since none of us are at UNI's practices I'm not sure any of know the real reasons for EC not starting. I voted in this poll based on what I've seen in games over the last three years with EC, and based on his performance in games, I would believe he should be in the starting lineup. I just want to present an alternative that I'm not sure I've read in this thread. I'm just saying, if he is working in practice, then, if I'm the coach, I might be using the same theory Jake is, in trying to give him an incentive to work in practice. This would only work if EC knows why he isn't starting. If it was for some off court thing, then it has gone on long enough. I don't want to speculate, but, based on the how EC might have been gassed in last night's game, maybe he isn't working in practice as hard as he needs to.

[Deke3]

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Yes to the answer of the poll.

I had a conversation with panthers2317 in private, and we got things straightened out for the most part I believe.

I don't agree with Coleman starting, unless it is for an off the court thing and it is his punishment. If that is the case I agree with it.

With that post I'm done with this subject.

What your giving in before this thread reaches 300 posts...you should be ashamed of yourself...you still have 5 days of break left!

[jman2004]

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What if he isn't starting not because of an off court thing but how he practices? Is it possible he isn't putting forth the effort that Jake wants to see in practice and Jake is using the not starting to try to get him to work harder during practice? I think we've seen Jake use playing time during this season as a reward for how you practice (think Reed here). Since none of us are at UNI's practices I'm not sure any of know the real reasons for EC not starting. I voted in this poll based on what I've seen in games over the last three years with EC, and based on his performance in games, I would believe he should be in the starting lineup. I just want to present an alternative that I'm not sure I've read in this thread. I'm just saying, if he is working in practice, then, if I'm the coach, I might be using the same theory Jake is, in trying to give him an incentive to work in practice. This would only work if EC knows why he isn't starting. If it was for some off court thing, then it has gone on long enough. I don't want to speculate, but, based on the how EC might have been gassed in last night's game, maybe he isn't working in practice as hard as he needs to.

If this is true, I'd have to be okay with it. Maybe there's more to the story.

Like why he didn't come in in a one point game with an inbounds play coming up this last game. That seemed fishy to me.

[Waverly_Panther]

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If this is true, I'd have to be okay with it. Maybe there's more to the story.

Like why he didn't come in in a one point game with an inbounds play coming up this last game. That seemed fishy to me.

Me too. That's why I brought this up. We call time out to draw up a play and don't put EC on the court?? Even as a decoy???? Maybe EC was sick last night and no one knew about it. Just didn't add up and I'm starting to wonder if there isn't something else going on and I just want to put out other alternatives.

[jman2004]

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However I still stand by my opinion, if there IS nothing "off the court" wrong with Coleman, then this just illustrates how silly and dumb this "coaching strategy" is appearing.

[Khan4Cats]

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Like why he didn't come in in a one point game with an inbounds play coming up this last game. That seemed fishy to me.

I can agree with you on this. It was at Wichita his freshman year that Coleman was brought in to get the pass at half-court to get the ball to Benny J for the game-winning shot. I question the strategy of using Dunham in that spot, when Coleman could have done as well passing and certainly been a factor down low as a scoing threat or for a rebound/tip. Not sure why that sub pattern was used, may have to call in to coach's show tomorrow and ask.

[clenz]

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What your giving in before this thread reaches 300 posts...you should be ashamed of yourself...you still have 5 days of break left!

This thread has turned completely retarded, an it has only turned Panther fans against each other. Panther2317 and I had a nice private convo, and I have decided I'm done. I've stated my opinion and I'm done with it. He isn't going to start, even though I feel he should. If it is because of an off the court thing than I agree with Jake. About 25 of my friends have an idea of what it might be if it is off the court. And to be honest if it is that, I'm not shocked with the move at all.

So I'm done. I would be willing to discuss other topics, just not this one. That is why I'm pissed my other thread turned into what it did

[jman2004]

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Panther2317 and I had a nice private convo, and I have decided I'm done. I've stated my opinion and I'm done with it.

I'm glad you two kissed and made up, but a lot of the rest of us weren't involved in your private conversation. Some of us aren't finished arguing yet.

I agree with you though. It probably needs to be dropped. If it has to do with something else, then that's between Coleman and Jake and then I DO have to respect the decision.

If it's not, then I stand pat that the decision and stubbornness is ludicrous.

[clenz]

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The rest of you can keep going at it for as long as you want. It's kinda fun to read when you aren't invested in it at all anymore

[D Panther]

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Bottom line I don't care if EC starts and palys 40 min. a game or 4 min. game. I just want this team to win. The fun part of this board is how people have different opinions on how this team can get better. But it can also go to far. We all have our opinions on who should start and who should play and who shouldn't. Thats part of being a fan, we need to leave the personal things that when on inthis thread.

[jman2004]

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I just want this team to win.

I do too. But that was the whole point of the argument. We're not winning games that we could.

[BonduBluejay10]

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THANK GOD eric colemans starting now...
everyone can be happy now! lol

[MeOW!]

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I find it interesting that EC didn't start for 14 out of the first 15 games, and then once game 16 came, he started and has ever since.

Did he do something that Coach Jacobson handed down a 15-game not starting penalty for?

[BonduBluejay10]

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I doubt it he doesn't seem like that kind of a person but who knows people do dumb stuff sometimes. Thats a pretty harsh penalty, if he did something you'd think it'd hard for no one to have heard about it.

[BCPanther]

Re: Do YOU want Eric Coleman to start???

Please can we let this thing die...