So we have repeatedly asked coaches why Hegner does not play in the second half. We have got a variety of reasons--mostly centered around matchups and his inability to play defense. Ok I get that a little. But then you look at the guys that replace him on D, Dingman and Kreklow and I see no improvement. In fact one could make an argument its worse.
Case in point tonite. Toby busts his ass on D in the 6 minutes he was in the game. Nobody burned him and he grabbed 2 boards. He then goes to the bench. The second half starts and we go with a different line up. All we see for most of the halfis Nova taking it to the hole and scoring every time. So my point is if we are going to give up hoops anyway--why not give Toby some more experience. And since the season is a bust why not give him reps so he improves. We have had second half collapses by the bushel this year and one constant is that Toby is not on the floor. If he's not good--fine don't start him. But since you think he's good enough to start give him some playing time in the second half.
I hate to say this but it almost seems like they are doing this intentionally so he will get pissed and leave. Sorry but I have no other answers to this bizarre substitution pattern. Thoughts?
Case in point tonite. Toby busts his ass on D in the 6 minutes he was in the game. Nobody burned him and he grabbed 2 boards. He then goes to the bench. The second half starts and we go with a different line up. All we see for most of the halfis Nova taking it to the hole and scoring every time. So my point is if we are going to give up hoops anyway--why not give Toby some more experience. And since the season is a bust why not give him reps so he improves. We have had second half collapses by the bushel this year and one constant is that Toby is not on the floor. If he's not good--fine don't start him. But since you think he's good enough to start give him some playing time in the second half.
I hate to say this but it almost seems like they are doing this intentionally so he will get pissed and leave. Sorry but I have no other answers to this bizarre substitution pattern. Thoughts?
