Lawrence Jordan: I feel like a bad fan. I completely forgot about the College of Charleston (C of C) game last night. There is no excuse. Until my phone started buzzing with text messages I was unaware of the outcome of the game. But, you know what? I am glad I didn't watch. I've seen enough games this year that perusing the box score told me the story.
Poor defensive intensity resulting in wild opponent scoring run? (12-1 run to end regulation) Check. Lack of perimeter defense? (13 made 3pts for C of C) Check. Poor shot selection? (27-71: 38%) Check. Terrible 3 point shooting? (1-6: 17%) Check. Missed layups? (See: 27-71: 38%) Check. More turnovers than the opponent? (UNC 13: C of C 10) Check. Roy hoarding time outs? (Only two 30 second timeouts called in regulation) Check.
The numbers don't lie. Despite out-rebounding C of C by 20 (52-32) and taking 28 more attempts from the FT line (34-6) the Tar Heels lost the game. What? How? Well the 38% FG percentage doesn't help, but the Heels also only totaled 13 assists on 27 FGs.
Until this team becomes a cohesive unit utilizing spacing, protecting the ball, making the extra pass, and knocking down the open shot, every game will be a struggle. Every team has a chance to go on a scoring run against the Heels. C of C took advantage and got the win. Congratulations to Bobby Cremins and the College of Charleston. You've joined the growing list of teams to out-coach and out-play the University of North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2009-2010 season.
The Tar Heels seem to get motivated enough for top competition, enough to hang relatively close, but have been making the same mistakes for the entire season. The worst part? There is no the improvement.
The 2006 season will be remembered for one of Coach Williams' best coaching jobs after losing so much talent to the NBA after the 2005 National Championship. The 2009 season could be remembered as one of Coach Williams' worst coaching performances after "reloading" but under-utilizing the freshman and existing talent.
Young teams need coaching during games not just in practice. Call a dadgum timeout during tense moments in the games. Coach. Emphasize the goals. Encourage. Refusing to adapt to the needs of the team is a sign of arrogance and stubborness, not hard work.
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