(05-06-2019 10:57 PM)Old tribe Wrote:  Records in a single elimination post season tournament aren't a great test for coaching success. What was Shaver's record in the CAA tournament his first 6 years?

I disagree. In a one-bid league, it is all about the CAA tournament. Shaver won far more tourney games than any other Tribe coach. It had gotten so good that I EXPECTED first round wins even in middling seasons and was shocked when it didn't happen. Your second sentence above, by highlighting how much of Shaver's tourney success happened in his last 1o years, proves again what a bonehead move it was to fire Shaver (Thanks, I thought you were firmly in the "it was okay to fire Shaver" camp ).

(05-07-2019 01:31 AM)Tribewins Wrote:  

(05-06-2019 07:58 PM)wmmii Wrote:  

(05-06-2019 09:41 AM)Tribe32 Wrote:  Losing Pierce is a killer. He would have been first team preseason CAA. Losing Milon isn't as big of a deal given his role as a sharp shooter. When you lose them, Owens, and Audige, you've lost a ton.

Pierce and Prewitt both are similar. Great players but did not create always the best team chemistry.

Agree with you if we lose Audige and Owens we are in deep trouble until Dane signs some players.

I think Nate's decision will factor into what Audige and Owens do.

Prewitt was one dimensional, can’t hold a candle to Pierce in terms of worth to team, both in game and chemistry.

Now that's a hot take right there.

(05-07-2019 07:37 AM)Zorch Wrote:  

(05-06-2019 10:57 PM)Old tribe Wrote:  Records in a single elimination post season tournament aren't a great test for coaching success. What was Shaver's record in the CAA tournament his first 6 years?

I disagree. In a one-bid league, it is all about the CAA tournament. Shaver won far more tourney games than any other Tribe coach. It had gotten so good that I EXPECTED first round wins even in middling seasons and was shocked when it didn't happen. Your second sentence above, by highlighting how much of Shaver's tourney success happened in his last 1o years, proves again what a bonehead move it was to fire Shaver (Thanks, I thought you were firmly in the "it was okay to fire Shaver" camp ).

I was actually shocked when I found out he was fired. I think it would have been wise to keep him around for one more year, but I'm also not privy to everything that goes on with the team dynamic. I just got over it quickly and moved forward.