Use of Timeouts (Applause!)

[UNI MadCat]

I figure as I've been one of the people critical at times of Jake's coaching tactics, I could also admit some things I've seen lately that are encouraging. There are quite a few, actually, but I think the one I've been most impressed with is his use of timeouts.

Most coaches (including Jake, in the past) seem to wait too long to use their TO's or not at all. So worried about saving them for the end of the game, they fail to realize that calling one earlier might actually prevent the need for them at the end of the game... or keep them in the game enough so that the end of the game is relevant.

In the last two games Jake has used his TO's very liberally and I think in each case he has helped prevent a potential run and has used it as an opportunity to "coach" during the break; something I had been critical of him not doing earlier.

Loved the TO call early in the 2nd half on Saturday vs Drake. We work hard for a bucket on O and give up an easy 3 on D and Jake burns one and look how the team responded (21-4 run or something?!?).

Anyway, just wanted to point it out. The players AND the coaches are really showing us something down the stretch. Keep it up!!

[CR Panther]

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I was about to mention the same thing. I have picked up on that as well. And furthermore, I love seeing the fired-up side of coach as he jumps in someone's face or does some @ss chewing in a time out. A timeout whistle was barely audible when he was already out on that court and had Koch in a arm lock.

In a way, he is showing an aggressive side in hopes that it correlates to aggressive ball on the court. I'd rather stop play 1.5 minutes in to a half to correct something or get their head's straight as opposed to riding out the storm....only to get yourself in a hole.

[clenz]

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I was about to mention the same thing. I have picked up on that as well. And furthermore, I love seeing the fired-up side of coach as he jumps in someone's face or does some @ss chewing in a time out. A timeout whistle was barely audible when he was already out on that court and had Koch in a arm lock.

In a way, he is showing an aggressive side in hopes that it correlates to aggressive ball on the court. I'd rather stop play 1.5 minutes in to a half to correct something or get their head's straight as opposed to riding out the storm....only to get yourself in a hole.

I've been noticing it too. Last night the way he got in Koch's face was great. Quick, intense, and to the point. Not a drug out scolding, those don't seem to work. I don't remember if he left him in or not, but if he did even double applause from me.

Coach Jake is showing signs of improvement, as is the team. I still think Reed should play more, however I don't think it will be happening

[ExJHawkCatFan]

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I still think Reed should play more, however I don't think it will be happening

After watching warm-ups last night, it looks like Reed might still be favoring his left foot. He seemed to be limping a little after shooting his lay-ups.

[UnderParPanther]

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Reed playing at all would be nice....even a 2 minute spell for someone each half would be work.

[jman2004]

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Way off topic, but coming from someone else who's been critical of Jake, I feel like I could step up and name something I'm more excited about . . . his energy.

Last night after Koch missed an easy rebound that led to an easy put back Jake exploded from the sideline and got right in Adam's face. Later in the game I noticed him tucking his shirt back in. He's been more animated with the officials and I think maybe, just maybe, he's coming into his own.

The team looks more comfortable as of late too. More consistent rotations and players (Viet, cough, Viet).

I think Jake's doing better as of late.

[Panthers to the Bone]

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I think hitting open shots and a young team maturing has alot to do with the recent success. Yes, Jake has seemed more animated, but the bottom line is that this team has been hitting shots, and when they do that (as some have been saying on here since November), this is a very good team.

BTW, after Koch got chewed on, he stayed in.

[unigriff]

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there is no reason (other than pure 3pt shooting kills us again) that we can't win 4 out of the next 5. 17-9 with 3 games left in conference and a bracketbuster game at home. Evansville on the road to end the season... a lot think positively about. I hope this gel is the extra strength, long lasting, durable stuff!

[Matt Trump]

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With the way the bad run happened in conference and the Iowa disaster, this team could have easily imploded. Some inexperienced coaches would fllip out, say "screw it" and start on next year. But, Jake has stayed on the same level through ups and downs and the patience is paying off.