Where do we go from here

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

You sure we could beat GCU twice?

No, we likely could not.

[eeshocker]

From your perspective as a fan, how many seasons like this would you tolerate before you would stop attending games? Or are you going to games regardless of success (or rather, lack of it)

I don't live local so rarely get to attend games live, but I will say this as to how I am beginning to feel about shocker basketball. I totally forgot to turn on the Cinci game this week. Also forgot to record it. If you know me, that hasn't happened in 20 years for me. It wasn't like I was busy either. I was at home sitting on the couch and just didn't think about it. I used to plan my week around games. I am apparently losing interest. In the late 90s when I attended WSU, I went to every home game even though the team was not very good. Maybe expectations are different now, but I just don't feel the same way about the team. Don't think I would go watch them now.

[calfan]

We aren't going to finish the rest of this season well, IMO. That is going to put a lot of pressure on recruiting and keeping the redshirt players here. I personally wouldn't mind if all the covid juniors moved on.

I think WSU needs a new start. I wouldn't mind seeing an assistant coach leave as well.

About the only two returning players that I need to come back are Kenny Pohto and Ricky Council IV if he is willing to learn to play some resemblance of defense.

I personally don't care if Tyson leaves or not. I think he is gone.

This coming year, WSU needs at least one new assistant. Then, they need to go out and really sell what WSU is and what it has to offer.

You might think I am crazy, but I would give some consideration to bringing in P.J Cousinard. He knows the school and the culture. Matt Brauer might be another.

They will have to recruit high-quality transfers and recruits this year. There will be a lot of pressure on recruiting.

If recruiting doesn't go well this year, I don't know what happens.

WSU is in a very competitive league now. This is not the MVC. This is a major conference with a lot of good teams and coaches.

WSU doesn't have a lot better talent than everybody else anymore. Time for the coaches and fans to wake up to this new reality.

That is my opinion for what it is worth.

[pinstripers]

We must have a huge recruiting year. Just a pretty good one won't stop the slide.

[asiseeit]

That, or a huge change in the coaching staff - like a new coach that
brings in his own guys and maybe even a player or two that follows him.
Personally, I'd try to get GM back if if at all possible. I think the three
biggest reasons for our lack of success are coaching, TE and MU. TE and
MU just are not TEAM players and IB seems fine with it. I just don't
have much faith that things are going to improve in the near future.

[Speed]

In the immediate future, when are make up games going to happen? Or, do we care? WSU has layed 2 to 4 games less than everybody else.

[eeshocker]

In the immediate future, when are make up games going to happen? Or, do we care? WSU has layed 2 to 4 games less than everybody else.

I would assume they won't be made up. It would habe been announced by now. Probably a good thing if they want any chance at a .500 or above record to qualify for some post season tournament. Of course they'll likely need to beat Tulsa or ECU to make that even possible.

[Woodrow]

In the immediate future, when are make up games going to happen? Or, do we care? WSU has layed 2 to 4 games less than everybody else.

I believe MK said they couldn't get them rescheduled so they won't be played.

[ShockRef]

I believe MK said they couldn't get them rescheduled so they won't be played.

They will not be made up.
And its probably a good thing cause both games would most likely have been lead pipe losses. That means they would probably end up with losing record.
Hard to believe I typed that last statement.

It's like the 90's all over again. Scott Thompson was a really nice guy though. So is our current head of state.

That is all.

[1972Shocker]

They will not be made up.
And its probably a good thing cause both games would most likely have been lead pipe losses.

Actually, the Shocks have had 3 games postponed. ECU, Temple and SMU. The SMU game was rescheduled only to be cancelled again becuase of the ice storm a couple of weeks ago.

The Shocks do have an empty week this next week as they don't play again until the play Memphis next Sunday. But obviously, if any games were going to be resheduled that would have happened by now.

The following week is the final week of the regulard season. After playing at Memphis next Sunday they play at Tulsa on Wednesday at home vs ECU on Saturday. The first round of the AAC Tournament in on the following Thursday.

[ventichai]

I would like to note that NMSU is now above WSU in Kenpom rankings (85 vs 89 respectively).

[wichshock65]

I would like to note that NMSU is now above WSU in Kenpom rankings (85 vs 89 respectively).

And if we played them on a neutral court, I think we would lose by 10. Maybe more.

[pinstripers]

Is Mike Cohen still living? Would he be interested in coming back and taking the reins?

[shoxlax]

Is Mike Cohen still living? Would he be interested in coming back and taking the reins?

Yes, he and Scott Thompson both…and Randy, although I still maintain Randy did a much better job than either of those two.

[Maizerunner08]

Team would have a much better record if we saw the same level of play today, every game.