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[TUSKtimes]

Personally, I'd would have to hope comments would remain on the mature side. I'm living in a dream world I suppose.

Which is a bit ironic considering his post was about "living out his dream at one of the best schools in America."

If anything, I look at these reactions as a case of selective memory. One of the best games of his career happened in a win against Auburn. Yet, that seems to be the farthest thing from their mind(s.)

He was in Tuscaloosa four years and graduated. Kudo's to the young man. While his time here was a bit frustrating on occasion, it's hardly fair to be met with so much hatred as we're seeing expressed on different venues.

Don't you think some of this is just frustration with the basketball program right now? Ingram was unplayable down the stretch. Why was that? AJ no sooner get's bought out and he's transferring. Who ran Ingram out of Tuscaloosa? He's not going to be some sought after free agent. Where's he going? If the HC and staff who benched him are leaving then why not regroup and enjoy your last season?

Instead, the way fans might read this latest move as just making official what we've seen from him all season. His head is somewhere else.

 

[TerryP]

Don't you think some of this is just frustration with the basketball program right now? Ingram was unplayable down the stretch. Why was that? AJ no sooner get's bought out and he's transferring. Who ran Ingram out of Tuscaloosa? He's not going to be some sought after free agent. Where's he going? If the HC and staff who benched him are leaving then why not regroup and enjoy your last season?

Instead, the way fans might read this latest move as just making official what we've seen from him all season. His head is somewhere else.

This makes perfect sense and yet makes no sense at all (not what you're saying, but what you're describing.). Let's contrast the two.

Don't you think some of this is just frustration with the basketball program right now?

I'm sure that a lot, if not all, of it is. But, in what sane world do people who get frustrated get a carte blanche to act like total dicks? It makes no sense for a fan, or at least those who claim to be, to act like this. "Because I'm frustrated I'm going to behave this way?" Is that not a lesson that should have been taught, and more importantly learned, as a toddler?

AJ no sooner get's bought out and he's transferring. Who ran Ingram out of Tuscaloosa? He's not going to be some sought after free agent. Where's he going? If the HC and staff who benched him are leaving then why not regroup and enjoy your last season?

You're linking one with the other and they don't belong together. Dazon was already going to play his senior year elsewhere. That's the reason he took part in the Senior Day activities in Bama's last home game. That was his farewell.

What strikes me in the "makes no sense" portion is this. A vast majority of these comments I'm referring to come from people who claim to be "avid basketball fans" and ones that "follow the program closely." If that's the case, and they did follow the program closely, how do they explain the scholarship numbers? We're looking at three true seniors (or grad students) leaving: Hall, Norris, and Johnson Jr. They are being replaced by Gary, Ford, and Shackleford. The open slot that is meant for Watford (or the fourth signee) was slot Dazon occupied. That should have been evidence enough for fans to understand he was leaving (if they didn't get it before Senior night.)

Ingram was unplayable down the stretch.

I'm not sure where you're getting that from. There were only four or five games where he played more minutes than he did in his last game against Kentucky. His minutes were down in the last five games. That all started when he couldn't buy a basketball against LSU. Ironically, Bama grabs a win on the road versus Vandy for the first time in how long? A game, by the way, he almost played whistle to whistle.

Was that on Dazon or on Avery trying to find his rotation again? My opinion it was the latter.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I'm sure that a lot, if not all, of it is. But, in what sane world do people who get frustrated get a carte blanche to act like total dicks? It makes no sense for a fan, or at least those who claim to be, to act like this. "Because I'm frustrated I'm going to behave this way?" Is that not a lesson that should have been taught, and more importantly learned, as a toddler?

I said, "explore, young man, explore." Others have pretty much said as much, but the bottom line is good riddance. Some are more diplomatic than others but the frustration for this team in year 4 is high. Which group are you speaking to?

You're linking one with the other and they don't belong together. Dazon was already going to play his senior year elsewhere. That's the reason he took part in the Senior Day activities in Bama's last home game. That was his farewell.

That's fine. Why not wait until the end of the season to stop playing rather than save it for the month of February and senior day vs LSU? The fact that he knew he was leaving shouldn't have meant that he was literally unplayable in this swoon that just got AJ fired.

What strikes me in the "makes no sense" portion is this. A vast majority of these comments I'm referring to come from people who claim to be "avid basketball fans" and ones that "follow the program closely." If that's the case, and they did follow the program closely, how do they explain the scholarship numbers? We're looking at three true seniors (or grad students) leaving: Hall, Norris, and Johnson Jr. They are being replaced by Gary, Ford, and Shackleford. The open slot that is meant for Watford (or the fourth signee) was slot Dazon occupied. That should have been evidence enough for fans to understand he was leaving (if they didn't get it before Senior night.)

Again, I'm speaking for myself, I can see why AJ had plans to replace him after 4 years and he has his degree. If that's what he was doing. Don't football players go through a lot of the same stuff? I mean, many seem smart enough to see the writing on the wall.

I'm not sure where you're getting that from. There were only four or five games where he played more minutes than he did in his last game against Kentucky. His minutes were down in the last five games. That all started when he couldn't buy a basketball against LSU. Ironically, Bama grabs a win on the road versus Vandy for the first time in how long? A game, by the way, he almost played whistle to whistle.

I saw AJs frustration grow with this player as the season came limping to the end. Watching this player alone should logically explain why AJ just got fired. Statistically, that may still be confusing you, but you know, "As for me and grandpa we believe. ("Sung to the tune of "Grandma got run over by a Reindeer.")

 

[TerryP]

Others have pretty much said as much, but the bottom line is good riddance.

And that qualifies as one of the statements to which I have been referring. He's done nothing to embarrass the University. He's "kept his nose clean" when he's been in Tuscaloosa. And, when he's been off the court he's represented the program as well as anyone could ask.

But, it's a good riddance? He wasn't a star. He wasn't going to be a star. But he was a solid contributor and without him we would not have seen the team be able to do what they have over the past few years.

But, again, it's a good riddance when the team losses a guy like Dazon who:
#1 in 3pt percentage.
#2 in overall FG percentage.
#2 in assist (from a guy that's not built to be a ball handler.)
#3 in rebounds.
#3 in steals.

But, we're going to talk about turnovers here, aren't we? That in spite of the fact Kira, Herb, and Petty had more? He was a solid contributor for this team and played hard.

Why not wait until the end of the season to stop playing rather than save it for the month of February and senior day vs LSU?

You're essentially saying he quit. And, there's nothing to back that up. In other words, a baseless accusation. The mere notion that he didn't care about winning or losing is beyond my ability to comprehend.

As I've said, it you want to characterize his time in Tuscaloosa as "frustrating at times?" I'll readily agree. Dazon was not the problem with this team.

 

[TUSKtimes]

But, we're going to talk about turnovers here, aren't we? That in spite of the fact Kira, Herb, and Petty had more? He was a solid contributor for this team and played hard.

No, I'm talking about his attitude. You're talking about turnovers and other data.

You're essentially saying he quit. And, there's nothing to back that up. In other words, a baseless accusation. The mere notion that he didn't care about winning or losing is beyond my ability to comprehend.

As I've said, it you want to characterize his time in Tuscaloosa as "frustrating at times?" I'll readily agree. Dazon was not the problem with this team.

They don't keep official stats for quitting, so I going to go ahead and predict that you stay perpetually confused about all this. The entire team was stinking up the court, quit playing hard and quit listening to their coach. Wins and losses and the caliber of play tell the whole story. AJ is responsible for his team, period. His coaching style wasn't inspiring anyone, or making anyone better.

Ingram is only getting extra attention because he's transferring. If some of these other players decide to go, and they very well may, there could be much more criticism where this came from.

 

[TerryP]

No, I'm talking about his attitude.

They don't keep official stats for quitting, so I going to go ahead and predict that you stay perpetually confused about all this.

I'm confused on where you are coming up with the notion he quit and that will continue because it's a baseless accusation.

How can anyone describe his attitude, or accuse him of quitting, without actually being around him on a day to day basis? I haven't. But I personally know two who have been. And I'm telling you, you're wrong.

He's a good young man who loves the University and disparaging in the way it's being done has no place.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I'm confused on where you are coming up with the notion he quit and that will continue because it's a baseless accusation.

How can anyone describe his attitude, or accuse him of quitting, without actually being around him on a day to day basis? I haven't. But I personally know two who have been. And I'm telling you, you're wrong.

He's a good young man who loves the University and disparaging in the way it's being done has no place.

I know you are. And I'm also sure what I'm saying to you now isn't really going to register. Given we've exchanged our personal ideas about what makes a successful coach, parent, boss, most of which doesn't seem to change how you evaluate Bama football or basketball teams.

If you hear the word "attitude" why would you immediately associate it to every part of a person's existence? Good lawd, that's taking generalization to the absurdity. What logical person would be interested in that position in life? If a person hates his job and stinks at it, doesn't mean he hates his wife or kids, or mother.

What stat do you use in your everyday world that accurately describes indifference, carelessness, the pride of accomplishment? You seem to want to get to the bottom of the riddle by looking over the stat sheet, I am more the firm believer that no one does anything, good or bad, or indifferent without MOTIVE. Find the motive and you can at least attempt to adjust the behavior. I don't think Avery had that part down in his coaching vernacular.

If you can't elevate intent with positive peer pressure and create a belief by what you say and how you practice, the kids are going to emotionally check out. People check out mentally all the time on certain things in life and eventually it shows up. Just a matter of time. AJ didn't lose his job because of turnovers or free throw percentage. He lost his job cause he lost his kids. They stopped listening.

 

[TerryP]

@TUSKtimes, A good majority of your post I agree with. And, there's one area I disagree.

What stat do you use in your everyday world that accurately describes indifference, carelessness, the pride of accomplishment? You seem to want to get to the bottom of the riddle by looking over the stat sheet,

I mentioned a few stats due to misplaced suggestion "good riddance." The numbers prove the team is losing a solid contributor.

What I'm not doing is using stats that describe "indifference, carelessness, the pride of accomplishment." I'm going by what I'm told from people who are with him on a daily basis: on and off the court.

 

[TUSKtimes]

The numbers prove the team is losing a solid contributor.

You may have to live with the idea that personal sentiment toward Ingrams playing ability by Bama nation doesn't match up with your personal stat sheet. I know I'm prepared.

 

[TerryP]

You may have to live with the idea that personal sentiment toward Ingrams playing ability by Bama nation doesn't match up with your personal stat sheet. I know I'm prepared.

It's not my stat sheet. It's the stat sheet.

And now you've got me chuckling a bit. "Personal sentiment" - defined as 'a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion..' Entirely subjective which has been mentioned...what, a few times?

 

[TUSKtimes]

It's not my stat sheet. It's the stat sheet.

And now you've got me chuckling a bit. "Personal sentiment" - defined as 'a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion..' Entirely subjective which has been mentioned...what, a few times?

I feel like it's important at this point of the discussion to share a human moment between us, so here goes. Without using numbers or a calculator, tell me why Greg Byrnes fired Avery Johnson?

 

[TerryP]

I feel like it's important at this point of the discussion to share a human moment between us, so here goes. Without using numbers or a calculator, tell me why Greg Byrnes fired Avery Johnson?

What the blue hell is a human moment?

I did last Saturday.

| NEWS - Alabama begins its search for their new basketball coach

How Kentucky ever hired him is beyond me. A&M's Sweet 16 run

www.rolltidebama.com

 

[BamaFan334]

I still can't understand why most people have to do so damn mean and salty all of the time, especially to someone they don't know. Part of why society is going downhill.

 

[TUSKtimes]

What the blue hell is a human moment?

| NEWS - Alabama begins its search for their new basketball coach

How Kentucky ever hired him is beyond me. A&M's Sweet 16 run

www.rolltidebama.com

A definitive answer for one. You want to send me to an earlier answer that qualifies itself my saying, "I realize this is a vague answer?"

Hang on to those numbers. At least all that data is really hard to misspell.

 

[TerryP]

Hang on to those numbers. At least all that data is really hard to misspell. disprove.

To start, you misspelled disprove.

You want to send me to an earlier answer that qualifies itself my saying, "I realize this is a vague answer?"

Speaking of spelling, perhaps a little sentence clarity is in order?

In a nutshell, which is pretty well repeating what I just linked, Byrne said there needed to be changes. Avery's answer was a lot like Croom's interview. It was a combination of having no answer and "I'm going in the direction I've been going." I'm not going to copy and paste emails and text messages I've received. A summary is all I'm going to post.

 

[TUSKtimes]

In a nutshell, which is pretty well repeating what I just linked, Byrne said there needed to be changes. Avery's answer was a lot like Croom's interview. It was a combination of having no answer and "I'm going in the direction I've been going." I'm not going to copy and paste emails and text messages I've received. A summary is all I'm going to post.

So much for that human moment.

 

[TerryP]

So much for that human moment.

I don't know what the hell you're after here. You asked why. There's why.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I don't know what the hell you're after here. You asked why. There's why.

A definitive answer. So far all we've gotten is you playing both sides against the middle, and enough subterfuge to start my own spy novel.

Do you believe Avery should have been fired? This ought to be entertaining.

 

[TerryP]

Do you believe Avery should have been fired? This ought to be entertaining.

I did last Saturday.

| NEWS - Alabama begins its search for their new basketball coach

How Kentucky ever hired him is beyond me. A&M's Sweet 16 run

www.rolltidebama.com

 

[TUSKtimes]

Are you worried about getting a subpoena? You sound like a guy pleading the fifth.

You do realize that without that clarity, I'm just going to assume from here on out, all these stats you throw around in support of the players is just your way of not coming to terms with the ouster of AJ?