I realize Brady Manek was a huge piece in that lineup. And, I realize that preseason #1 was something that this team was not worthy of and never should have been preseason #1.
But, when you look at the teams that came back after 08, 16, etc., you did NOT see a total drop-off like this from the returning players. Those teams were at least ranked and played their asses off, like their lives depended on it. This group??? They just don't seem to have anywhere near the same urgency or dedication.
And, these are VETERAN players! A 5th year Sr, a 4th year Sr (ACC POY level), and two juniors??? These guys went to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! And, there is definitely enough talent on the bench (a lot that were also in that game) to make this team a formidable contender.
I don't know how you can reach such a level and then just stroll through the next season and lose game after game. Maybe it's the price for the two dookie classics of Coach Ks final and the FF sending him home on a loss. Act like you've been there before!
But, when you look at the teams that came back after 08, 16, etc., you did NOT see a total drop-off like this from the returning players. Those teams were at least ranked and played their asses off, like their lives depended on it. This group??? They just don't seem to have anywhere near the same urgency or dedication.
And, these are VETERAN players! A 5th year Sr, a 4th year Sr (ACC POY level), and two juniors??? These guys went to the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! And, there is definitely enough talent on the bench (a lot that were also in that game) to make this team a formidable contender.
I don't know how you can reach such a level and then just stroll through the next season and lose game after game. Maybe it's the price for the two dookie classics of Coach Ks final and the FF sending him home on a loss. Act like you've been there before!