Thanks, exactly we beat them at Pauly with a team that got Stans Shitcanned. So are you saying Howland was a shitty recruiter? We lost to Rider but went to LA and beat a UCLA team.
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Why even get in a Howland vs Stansbury argument, that could go on to the end of the internet and not be solved. This whole thread was about Malik and whether his going to wky was a good thing or not. I know it would be good for Stansbury to get his talent, and hopefully for Malik as well. Maybe Horatio will stay his ass in Jackson or wherever and let those that coach coach.
I know that and at this point I agree his resume up to this point is certainly better, and am very happy with Howland and hope that it proves out very well to our satisfaction.
I should have just put in that statement Howland vs Stansbury as related to MSU cause at this point there is nothing to compare.
don't twist my words. I said Stans has a better record at MSU than Howland. Comparing what you do at UCLA and What you can do at MSU is not a fair comparison. I just pointed out that Stans beat Howland at Howland's home court. Who has the better winning percentage at MSU? I certainly hope Ben takes us to 4 final fours. But I still can't figure why would UCLA fire Him--that is Idiocy.
I'm gonna take this back to Malik. As the season progressed last year I saw no passion in his eyes, no aggression in his play. He was a player that seemed to either doubt himself or be pouting on the court. The team seemed to play much better without him on the court for the most part. I think the situation he expected, dad was trying to make happen and maybe the injuries all got to him and really showed in his play. To be that heralded and do almost nothing on the court was very surprising to me. I like Howland and have always liked The Big Train, but I lost a little respect for H when he started blaming Howland for Malik's lack of play. Maybe he'll get his passion back and turn out to be all he wants to be, but for our team I'm glad they're gone.
Maybe that doesn't sound to well for Malik. I don't mean it to come across that bad, just trying to illustrate what I saw. He did have some good times on the court, but as the season went I found myself wanting him on the bench more. And I say that with all due respect to him.
If he's gonna be the next Derrick Rose or Robert Westbrook, aside from fundamentals, he's gonna have to put a lot more effort into his craft.
Because UCLA in basketball in like AL in football. Their fans and administration feel like if you aren't competing for a NC every year then you are a garbage coach. I know UCLA hasn't sniffed at a championship since Howland left though. That should say something right there. And look at the level of talent Howland is bringing in. Stans may have been "the recruiter" but all of his classes pale in comparison to what Howland and staff are bringing in this year with their first full class.
I'm sure it was frustrating for H not to see Malik not perform as expected in his first year in college so he was looking for some excuse as to why BUT to blame Howland when Ben tried out every option with Malik was just wrong. Malik DID play some point guard, Malik DID get to drive to the basket and yes he DID play 2 guard and take perimeter shots. Fact is, the only time Malik really helped our team was when he was sitting outside shooting perimeter 3 pointers. But of course that is what Horatio complained about.