As Longhorns Swoon, Coach Faces More Questions

Some excellent analysis on Slick Rick Barnes from the great Pete Thamel of the New York Times.

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I'm not sure that "Any press is good press" applies here.

Hamilton looked as if he would struggle to guard a mannequin

When your team, coach, and players are getting bagged on by the national newspaper.

The whole problem with the world is that fools & fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. ~ Bertrand Russell

by SagehenMacGyver47 on Mar 1, 2011 12:31 PM CST reply actions

all in all

speaking from a longhorn fan, its pretty obvious that the team has hit a wall. Still, no one (from Texas at least) thought this team would be this good this year and they still exceeded expectations thus far.

Hopefully, they can regain their mojo in time for the big dance. Hopefully, we’ll get a rematch with you guys in the Big 12 conf title game

by jtdoes on Mar 1, 2011 1:13 PM CST reply actions

I think Barnes has hit the ceiling

of what he can do for Texas. If his AD is happy with the attendance at games and performance of the program, there’s no need to move on. But I don’t know if Barnes can take the next step and become a true national power – which means you have to get to multiple Elite Eights and Final Fours.

by jayhawk1996 on Mar 1, 2011 1:51 PM CST up reply actions

Agree with this

I’ve said that about Barnes for years. Plus, in Texas were football is EVERYTHING… I mean… do they really care that much?

I don’t know, and I’m not trying to knock Texas basketball or its fans, just kind of bringing back up a stereotype that seems to be at least somewhat accurate

Shit happens when you win championships

by Andrew Clark on Mar 1, 2011 4:47 PM CST up reply actions

They care

But only in March. Until they care the rest of the season, they won’t have an elite program.

by jayhawk1996 on Mar 1, 2011 9:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Not sure if Texas really exceeded expectations.

“Look really good then collapse mysteriously” was EXACTLY the common expectation.

This season, Texas managed to look good just long enough to get people on board the bandwagon again—-before the wheels fell off. It’s kinda been an amusing demonstration of crowd psychology.

Now, people will probably swing back too far the other way (including many Texas fans, I bet). But I don’t think this is 2010 all over again; I think Texas will do significantly better in the postseason than last year.

by sax solo on Mar 1, 2011 3:16 PM CST up reply actions