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Billy Kennedy: "I thought our guys were just terrible"

February 25, 2012
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Notes from Billy Kennedy post-game press conference

Opening statement…
"Not to take anything away from Oklahoma State - they did a lot of good things - but I thought our guys were just terrible. We had a bad effort. Our practices haven't been good. The ball is stuck … we're selfish offensively. And we were stealing money from the university. It was disgusting and I apologize to Texas A&M and our fans for the effort and the way we didn't share the ball offensively."

On whether he saw the poor effort coming…
"We've been worse since we got guys back, offensively. The ball is sticking and that happens with injuries. When you bring guys back, the chemistry is taken in another direction. I could see it coming three weeks ago, but fortunately we were able to weather some of the storm [at that time]. But again, Oklahoma State did some good things. Markel Brown is a tough matchup. I thought their big guys did a really good job of keeping us from scoring around the basket."

On LeBryan Nash's injury for OSU and whether it affected A&M's game…
"It didn't have any affect. I think sometimes teams play better [when a key player is out]. They moved the ball better. Their offense was crisper. [The ball] didn't stick. Travis [Ford] did a really good job of playing without [Nash] and their post guys came in and did a good job."

On Keiton Page's effort for OSU…
"He's a great player. He maxes out, pound-for-pound, as good of a player as I've played against. He reminds me of Scotty Brooks, who coaches the Oklahoma City Thunder. He's worked on his game and spent more hours on his game that probably anybody he's played against. I have great respect for what he's been able to do because you look at him and you don't see what you end up getting."
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Billy Kennedy: 'I thought our guys were just terrible' (link fixed)

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Houston Summit
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I agree. That's why I said earlier that I think we should see signs of improvement this year since we signed 5 new guys that Kennedy recruited for his system. And if we are having this conversation two years from now, then yes, an evaluation of our coaches should be done. I absolutely agree 100% with you on that
tony_barone
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if we dont improve this season, kennedy will be coaching for his job in season 3.
frankly, though, we should be a LOT better this season, and since HouSummitt thinks that just making the dance isnt much of an accomplishment, i'm not sure why he is afraid to predict we make it back to the dance this yr.
Houston Summit
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Who said I was afraid to make that prediction?
XL2Win
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My prediction is that we don't make the dance this season. I don't think it will really even be close.
Houston Summit
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It's hard to make an educated prediction when we haven't seen a large portion of the roster play a game yet. There are so many new faces that I'll have to watch a few games before I can predict our future. But because Cyp is notorious for being a top notch recruiter, I have faith that he signed some top notch athletes this offseason who can help us right away. It will be interesting to watch
JeffHamilton82
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Hayden - getting closer to the start of the season. Need to know if we have a bet.
JeffHamilton82
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mhayden
posted 10:53a, 02/27/12




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You are a BK supporter. I'll put up $300 that we don't make the dance next year if he is our coach. Let's get Gabe Bock to hold the money. And if you want to make it $3,000 that is ok with me. Let me know.
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I'll do $300 now and will be willing to add the extra zero once we know for sure Middelton is coming back (I find it very unlikely he leaves, but obviously that would impact my confidence in what the team is needing to be good).



Saw you posting on this board today (assume your new username is free_mhayden) and I need to know if we still have this bet?
mhayden
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Don't much care for how the schedule shapes up and Middleton leaving, but sure I'm still down for $300.
JeffHamilton82
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Then we have a bet then. I hope you win, but I'm pretty sure that I'm going to win.

Do you have a site that takes o/u bets on regular season wins for college hoops?
mhayden
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5Dimes and Pinnacle both do.
XL2Win
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So which guy bets we make the dance?
and which guy bets we don't?

Too many highly segregated posts over months and several threads ...

Houston Summit
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So which guy bets we make the dance?

mhayden

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and which guy bets we don't?

jeff hamilton
XL2Win
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Thanks ...

Hayden's record is pretty darn good. Hard to bet against his track record, but I just don't see us in the dance. Hope I'm wrong. We really need to get there to help with recruiting.
mhayden
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I wouldn't have still offered the bet today -- my confidence in us returning to the dance was due largely to me thinking there was very little chance Middleton would leave after the crappy season he had.

But I did offer it and Jeff accepted it back then, so I'll stick with it.

In the "season prediction" thread, I actually have us going 9-9 in conference.
XL2Win
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What's your guess for our overall record?
Aggie09Derek
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AG
I can vouch for Hayden if money needs to be "held" anywhere.

I'm gonna say out of the betting however. So much uncertainty with this team - ill put it at 40% we make the dance.
JeffHamilton82
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want to keep this thread closer to the top so i don't have to dig later to find it. We look better than I thought, so hayden, you might be $300 richer in March.
sharpdressedman
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42 points is inexcusable.

Put them and Kennedy on a buss to BFE.

[This message has been edited by sharpdressedman (edited 12/22/2012 1:00a).]
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Hickory High
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Necessary bump
Cactupuss
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unacceptable brah
BK inherited a top 25 team and we've been beaten at home by Rice last year and now Southern.
PatAg
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I really dont think we make it, but if we do, its because caruso and reese are balling.
Method Man
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Did not inherit a top 25 team, but agree this is unacceptable.
OilFieldIRI
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Didn't BK say in his first presser that "we are going to own Texas as far as recruiting goes"?
Houston Summit
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AG
No excuse for losing to Southern. Embarrassing
AggieTFA06
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losing to rice was one thing, embarrassing ourselves in the final year of the big 12, embarrassing efforts vs ou and st. louis. Now we lose to southern

Enough is enough. Billy Kennedy must be fired. Will not be satisfied until this has happened. Most of this team quit, and this coach has probably quit himself.

FIRE KENNEDY!

To 1,000,000 touchdowns ...and beyond
rondis23
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50 pts a game is the BK norm....
AggieBB
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Somebody dropped $300 on this dumpster fire making the dance?
pv
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Fire BK
Austin Ag
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That is easy money as this point. There is no way in he|| that we make the dance and there is only a slim chance we make post season.
JeffHamilton82
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Pumpkinhead
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And if you want to make it $3,000 that is ok with me.
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Wow! JeffHamilton going to the mat without even knowing the full 2012 recruiting class or whether or not for sure Middleton is coming back.

That kind of gambling approach sure seems like a skydiver jumping without a backup chute...



If you want to be a successful gambler then you need to become better at analyzing data and assessing risk. My bet was almost risk-free. And I'll guarantee you that mhayden is glad that the bet is only $300 and not $3,000.

Of course, we can still go on a long winning streak (like 10 games) or win the conference tourney.
XL2Win
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Didn't BK mean "YOUR guys were horrible" ???
JeffHamilton82
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Want to keep this thread around as we get close to the end of the season. Hope I get my $300 to make up for another crappy season.
JeffHamilton82
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Time to see if mhayden is going to pay up or welch. Mhayden, if you are going to pay up then email me at jhamilton@ibectx.com and I'll email you back my mailing address where you can send the check. I think I might donate the money to the TMF to help hire a new hoops coach.
mhayden
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Time to see if mhayden is going to pay up or welch


I have emailed you for your address -- but please don't ever question my integrity when it comes to paying off bets or debts. Been doing this a long time before you, will be doing this a long time after you.
 
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