Post by nabeav on Jan 21, 2016 14:39:19 GMT -8
Compare Craig Robinson's first two seasons to Wayne Tinkle's first two seasons:
The big difference is that Wayne was a much more accomplished coach before coming to Oregon State and I have confidence that things will get turned around.
Just FYI: That '09-10 team finished the year 8-10 in conference, but the conference was much worse that year top to bottom than it is now. Only two teams were ranked in AP poll at any point during the season (Cal was ranked preseason but fell out after starting 2-2), UW was ranked up until the first week of January.)
- Both took over terrible teams with no expectations
- Both turn those teams into contenders playing very deliberate basketball - '08-09 Beavs averaged 60.8 ppg, '14-15 Beavs averaged 60.9.
- Both have huge influx of talent before year two, and BOTH START 2-4 in conference with a win over the Ducks.
The big difference is that Wayne was a much more accomplished coach before coming to Oregon State and I have confidence that things will get turned around.
Just FYI: That '09-10 team finished the year 8-10 in conference, but the conference was much worse that year top to bottom than it is now. Only two teams were ranked in AP poll at any point during the season (Cal was ranked preseason but fell out after starting 2-2), UW was ranked up until the first week of January.)
