Benford Coaches Show Tonight at 7 from Rudy's

[GreenBat]

Fun with numbers:

Tony Mitchell's numbers through the first 8 games this year (no exhibition) with Chris and Jordan

12.6 pts, 7.6 boards, 9.6 shot attempts

Tony Mitchell's numbers through the first 8 games last season (Jackson St was 1st game) with Chris and Jordan

13.1 pts, 8 boards, 7.4 shot attempts

Tony Mitchell's numbers last season without Chris and Jordan (last 13 games of season)

15.2 pts, 11.6 boards, 9.9 shot attempts

It would seem the presence of Chris and Jordan has an impact on TM's numbers.

I believe it's the presence of Benford that has impacted TM's numbers.

[CurveItAround]

I believe it's the presence of Benford that has impacted TM's numbers.

You might be right. I had incorrectly calculated Tony's numbers so far this year. His numbers are actually higher than last year through his first 8 games. I updated the original post to reflect the correct info.

[possible12]

Hmm. That IS fun with numbers. As TM and this team learn, assuming they do, things will go accordingly. And I'm not referring to skill and ability. Potential just means you haven't done it yet. If they don't crater mentally, they will be fine. It won't be easy, and a lot on the court has been in HS and AAU.,

[Army of Dad]

Fun with numbers:

Tony Mitchell's numbers through the first 8 games this year (no exhibition) with Chris and Jordan

13.6 pts, 8.3 boards, 10 shot attempts

Tony Mitchell's numbers through the first 8 games last season (Jackson St was 1st game) with Chris and Jordan

13.1 pts, 8 boards, 7.4 shot attempts

Tony Mitchell's numbers last season without Chris and Jordan (last 13 games of season)

15.2 pts, 11.6 boards, 9.9 shot attempts

So far TM is scoring slightly more, rebounding slightly more, and getting 2.5 more shot attempts per game under the new regime than he was last year when Chris and Jordan were still in the lineup.

I don't suppose you took into consideration the opponents?

So you are saying tony is less efficient under Benford. Thanks

[CurveItAround]

I don't suppose you took into consideration the opponents?

So you are saying tony is less efficient under Benford. Thanks

Great point, I do agree that the first 8 oppoenents that Tony played against last year were probably weaker that the ones he played the first 8 this year.

Or you could look at it as an effort to prove to people on this board that were claiming Benford was not getting TM the ball and that Benford was 'ruining his career in front of our very eyes' may need to tap the brakes a little. The sky isn't falling that much. This is what you get when you schedule tougher competition and don't play well. You get kicked.

But you pretty much summed it up. Obvious proof that Benford sucks more than anyone has ever sucked before at coaching, and TM has somehow fought his way through it an kept his numbers up despite Benford making him less efficient. Sorry to provide information to support my opinions. I will try to do less of it in the future, but I am beginnng to think that unless I am willing to run down the program, that type of information is not welcome around here.

Thanks.

Edited December 6, 2012 by CurveItAround

[Army of Dad]

There were games this season where tony had little to no offensive touches, much less shots. I think he he had one shot against ULL and three against UAH. It isn't just the average, but how he has been handled in each game and what Benford did to gameplan a way to fix it in some of our loses. Benford didn't. He's the head coach and they get blamed for loses and get credit for wins. That's life in the college sports. As to that his immaturity in refusing to come out for post game interviews, his odd substitution patterns, and his clueless looks and you have the storm he has brewed up in GMG.

[CurveItAround]

So, in games like tonight where Tony comes out and is agressively looking for the ball and is being forceful, is that because Benford is coaching and gameplanning in those games or does that show that TM is taking some nights off?

I agree that the coach is ultimately responsible for wins and losses. He is the one that will ultimately pay with his job if he doesn't win enough, but he is not the one on the floor. I am sorry, but I see a group of players that are not bringing it every night being just as much to blame for this mess and not the only one showing immaturity. Benford will catch the heat because he is new and inexperienced as a head coach. So far the players seem to be getting a pass. I have tried to present the other side of the argument, but it has fallen on deaf ears. Lesson learned. Fire Benford!