What's worse? A train wreck or a dumpster fire? This season is going to be one.
As it stands now it's neither. It's obviously not the year any of us wanted to but transition years are usually frustrating. Two years ago we won 25 games and won our first regular season title in 20 years and most people considered it a disappointment. But there's plenty that can be accomplished. We've got 8 guys under scholarship that will be back next year. I'm hoping that with Simmons practicing that they can get an idea how the offense (and defense) is supposed to work and that it will flow much easier next year.
Definitely not the season anyone wanted, but in some of our looking back, we can see year one (and two really) under Groce was rocky at first. I'd like to hope that this evening vs. UT will result in a much better, more focused effort, regardless of the result. Right now, I think that's much more important than wins & losses. Coach said something along the lines of "being in games at the end giving you a chance to win games". That starts with effort and better decisions with the ball. (and hopefully getting to the line 5-6 more times a game)
I think Van makes a good point here with Simmons and how the offense is supposed to work. I believe we'll automatically have better guard play next year based on the fact that we'll have three guards who have had a year plus under the current coaching staff.
The only thought I don't really agree with is the Eight scholarship players returning. Unless things change drastically for Thomas, Harley, and Wadley, I really believe a minimum of one out of those three departs at the end of the semester. I'm not hoping that will happen, bec Khari & Wadley have shown flashes, and Thomas has proven in the past to be capable at the D1 level.