That's all, folks! Runnin' Utes' season ends in a whimper
by JazzyUte on Mar 10, 2011 9:39 PM MST
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PrintI had some hopes that, with the potential of this being Jim Boylen's final game here, Utah would somehow manage an inspired performance and take the far more talented San Diego St. Aztecs to the wire.
I was wrong.
This game, which was pretty much over before it started, perfectly sums up this season - an unmitigated disaster.
The Runnin' Utes trailed for most of this contest and set a Mountain West Conference Tournament record for fewest points in the first half (15). It marked an ugly end to an ugly season and an ugly last two years in the conference Utah once exclusively dominated.
But now they begin their move to the Pac-12 and, unless there is a last minute pardon by the Utah governor, will do so with a new coach. Hopefully a coach who has experience in the Pac-10.
Tonight, though, should be forgotten. This season should be forgotten. Hell, let's just forget the last six years.
Utah basketball is in the pits right now. Hopefully that changes. But tonight, we're faced with a lot of questions and doubts about the future of this program.
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Well, that sucked.
Here’s to going after Tony Bennett at Virginia. He has Pac-12 Ties (Washington State) and he is also young (41). Not to mention that he led the Cougars to 3 winning seasons in his three years as head coach. His team also just lost in the ACC Tournament, so he should be available pretty soon….
Also, something I forgot.
He was the AP and Naismith National Coach of the Year in 2007. Kinda of a big deal.
I just read an article on ESPN
where Boylen said he’s not worried about his job. Is this guy dense? I mean the fan base is screaming for his head and he’s ‘never worried about…[his job]." Your team looks like a middleschool team and you’re not worried about it? He’s completely dillusional. Let’s see his back side headed out the door already.
I actually like that about Boylen
I don’t want him worrying about his job. I want him focused on the team and not on the “fans screaming for his head”
I am one of those fans who think his time should come to an end. Buyout or not. But I can also respect the fact that he’s not letting it get to him, at least publicly.
The comment that got me the most was about rebuilding...
He talked about how he had finally rebuilt the program and that we would be picked to finish 1st or 2nd in the Mountain West next year (in what world?).
But can Boylen really say he’s rebuilt the program? We’re set for one good year and right back to where we were the last two years.
That’s not rebuilding.
As inconsistent as they are...
The kids play hard. They may give up easily at times but they played hard in 2nd half. A 14 point loss is a lot better than 37. They were down 22…I for one like Boylen.
by Classless Ute on Mar 11, 2011 12:32 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Something you guys can (hopefully) look up to.
Boylen was just fired.
by sabbi on Mar 12, 2011 12:03 PM MST via mobile reply actions
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