09-23-2022, 02:38 PM
We now have a re-boot of Walsh. We now have Shaw I and Shaw II. There was the winning Shaw followed by the losing Shaw. Precisely where you draw the line of demarcation between them is matter of interpretation. But there are definitely two Shaw eras. So who was or is the real Shaw? He may not want to hang around long enough to reveal conclusive evidence. Okay by me. IF it's a short hang. If the rumblings are based on fact, he has another year (maybe two?) to coach himself out of his current job. Maybe a "promotion" elsewhere on campus?
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Good analogy using Walsh 1 and Walsh 2. Walsh 1 built on what Christiansen had, developed players on the roster and recruited better. Walsh 2 was filled with hubris including rookie coaches and a head coach that thought he could outcoach anyone he came up against. He didn't do much with players already on the roster (although there were talent shortfalls) and relied on his recruits too early in their development. Ultimately he came to the realization he wasn't the man to turn the program around. Let's hope Shaw comes to the same conclusion if he cannot get it done this season.
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Good analogy using Walsh 1 and Walsh 2. Walsh 1 built on what Christiansen had, developed players on the roster and recruited better. Walsh 2 was filled with hubris including rookie coaches and a head coach that thought he could outcoach anyone he came up against. He didn't do much with players already on the roster (although there were talent shortfalls) and relied on his recruits too early in their development. Ultimately he came to the realization he wasn't the man to turn the program around. Let's hope Shaw comes to the same conclusion if he cannot get it done this season.