I will never give up on this team or think they do not have a chance. They
may be put in a bad situation. This could also prepare them for the
following year. Here are a few of my comments on next year.
1) It will be a slow start for the new players. I hope if the schedule
has not been completed a lot of thought should be taken into the
development of not only bb development, but more important is their
confidence. Their normal number 1 ranked schedule could lead
not only to a bad year on standings but the confidence and developmment
of these young players. A lot is going to be asked of Dani, Mik, Danielle,
Jordan, and Abby.
2) With Jackie leaving it is not imperative we recruit 1 or 2 guards and
a true post that can play immediately.
3) Lets just take Tennesseee's entire team since they did not know what
to do with the talent they had or have. I am going with you on this one.
Go after Westbrook hard. Maybe she could look at like the right coach and
team can turn her career around. I believe she would still have 2 years.
4) Team meeting and let them know the status and what the plan is. I
think it will help morale if the coaches keep the players informed of
what their plan is. I would also say this does not change anything
as for our preparation for the new year and my expectations will NOT be
lowered. It is important to take a vacation and get back to work
immediately.
5) Anya, Sam, and Gilbert are going to have to grow up in a hurry. 2 or
all 3 of them could be starters. Gilbert has a little advantage in she
has been in the program a year, even though on the unable to perform list
or what ever list you want to call it. She could not play for medical
reasons. She knows, the facilities, Niele, but most important she knows
MM. No shock treatment for her.
6) I will not mention any names. I just wonder what might be going
through the heads of players that left the program early. Are they
laughing or feeling sorry for ND. Just curious, not important.
7) I was put in a bad spot. Now I have to come up with a last second
replacement for my true love on the BB court. I sm not good with
sudden changes. I have decided it will take two to replace Jackie. So
I am going with an upperclass women in Dani and Sam. I may end up taking
some flack from back home in taking a NY player over a PA player. But,
look all major decisions, I had to go with my gut. My gut says NY and
VA. I am in trouble now.
8) Seriously, I will not give up on this team. We can not loose any
of our coaches. I have so much trust and belief in them that they will
do MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. I truly do believe that much in this coaching
staff and players coming back. They may not make the final four.
But there will be no quit in this team and they will take giant steps
throughout the season. They will shock a lot of people out there.
Especially if MM is able to convince some transfers that this is the
place to be to continue your career.
9) We still have some openings on our recruiting for some great players
that want to take on a challenge. I hope Marshall, Clark, Hailey
from WA, Cordovo (sp) post from TN, and others look at what a great
opportunity to start their career with the best school, program, coaches,
and head coach in the country. How can you turn this opportunity down.
Does not come that often. Do not answer that.
Thanks fellow BELIEVERS
P.S. If you can make it to a Grotto, this would be a good time to
do it. The big man up above is going to busy with us this year.
Thanks again.
SEG/Chief