Jim Vanderhoof
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic STATISTICS: In Support of Inconsistent Lineups in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week ago
Sorry I was responding to the inconsistent lineups. Guards have always been crucial (especially point guard) to success in college. Not having a point guard is contributing to the inconsistent lineups. Hard to believe Smith hasn’t had a true point guard in 4 years.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic STATISTICS: In Support of Inconsistent Lineups in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week ago
Rick and Emerson I also think a consistent point guard playing big minutes would create more stability and define roles better. Seems like Smith’s rotations are based on who won’t turn the ball over and that varies depending on how good the other teams defense.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Utah Basketball in the BIG12 in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week ago
I don’t think Smith is a bad coach. He has overachieved with the talent he has. Problem is recruiting and NIL. He has been unable to recruit top talent and donors don’t want to support a losing team or a coach that hasn’t proven he can win.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Inconsistent lineups in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week ago
I’d like to see someone with NBA ties. Good players want to play in the NBA. It has worked for TDS so far. Bryant and Jensen have both Utah ties and NBA ties.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Utah Basketball in the BIG12 in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week ago
Amazing stat NarfUte. You would not expect that from a team that lacks talent. Anyone can shoot and make a free throw. FT % should be a strength not a weakness.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Utah Basketball in the BIG12 in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 1 day ago
This team has over achieved with the talent level and so many new players. Problem is our high water mark won’t get us a trip to the dance.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Inconsistent lineups in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 1 day ago
I don’t think Smith is capable of recruiting Big12 talent Miami. He is coaching Mountain West caliber players. Other than Carlsen (coach K recruit) I can’t think of any NBA talent on roster in 4 years.
It will take a Dion type hire with deeper NIL pockets to turn things around. If we want to compete in the Big 12 and sell tickets it’s going…[Read more]
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Inconsistent lineups in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 1 day ago
Lack of talent and athleticism. Players roles have not been defined causing the variation in minutes played. I could see a complete revamp of the roster again next year.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic If we lose to Colorado at home, I may need to take a break… in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 1 day ago
I will admit I haven’t watched much women’s BB. I get your points about watching teamwork and “old school” fundamentals that the men once practiced. The men’s teams are so athletic and talented they have evolved into a different type of game that us county rec type players can’t relate to. I get so frustrated with the turnovers and lack of pas…[Read more]
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic ESPN Puts Utah at 33 in its Recruting Rankings in the forum Football 1 week, 1 day ago
Thanks Miami. I’d be curious to know if NIL valuation from incoming freshman is based on their ratings? How many of the new recruits have any chance of being physically and mentally ready to play immediately.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Utah Basketball in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 4 days ago
That’s true Miami. A friend of mine has been the PA guy there for 25 years. We go early to eat before games and he knows everyone in town. Students walk from the dorms and a lot of farmers and locals support the team. Really fun environment and salt of the earth people.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Utah Basketball in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 5 days ago
I’ve been to several USU games the past 5 years in Logan including Smiths last year. The students fill 30% of the arena and are amazing. Great atmosphere and tough to win there. Martinez (ex Ute) is one of their best players.
Talent is similar to ours. The style of play is different in MW. Other than SD State the defense and athleticism is not e…[Read more]
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Jim Vanderhoof started the topic Utah vs Ok State in the forum Basketball (Men) 1 week, 6 days ago
This team just can’t find any rhythm. A lot of new players and no continuity with the offense or defense. Different combos every game. With the talent and athleticism they have to play smart and mistake free. Yet they continually make turnovers and defensive mistakes. Doesn’t seem like roles have been defined and not having an NBA caliber pla…[Read more]
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Mammoth, Outlaws, or HC… what you like? in the forum NHL 1 week, 6 days ago
Salt Lake Golden Eagles has a nice ring and also has some history behind it. Good post.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Mammoth, Outlaws, or HC… what you like? in the forum NHL 2 weeks ago
With a name beginning with Utah it’s hard to get something that rolls off the tongue. I liked the coyotes but that is out. How about the coyote nemesis “road runners “( old cartoon reference ) they don’t play on dirt so how about the “ice runners”.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Projections for 2025 in the forum Football 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Let’s see how ASU and the TDS fare this year with the target on their backs. I’d much rather be the underdog and fly under the radar. All the hype last year coupled with our first year in the BIG 12 made us look like pre madonnas. The hate for BYU and ASU will quickly escalate through the conference. I’m sure those games have been circled on the c…[Read more]
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic CougarBoard Logic in the forum They So Poo Poo 2 weeks, 3 days ago
For 20 years you forgot they even existed. First they get in the Big12 and have 1 good year in football and big NIl money for basketball and apparently football also. Now they suddenly are national contenders every year. It won’t take long before they become the most hated team and fan base in the conference. Thats been the case in every c…[Read more]
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Frustrating. in the forum Basketball (Men) 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Without the portal and NiL it could take years with a great coach to turn things around. If a couple big donors stepped up like the TDS things could turn much faster. The blue print is out for success in MBB and it mirrors the NBA. 5 athletic players that can switch the pick and roll, pressure the ball and get offensive rebounds. Couple of NBA…[Read more]
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Snowden in the forum Football 3 weeks ago
Good points. Isn’t there an independent source that sets player values based on position and past performance? If I have 5 employees doing the same job and one makes double the other 4 that creates issues.
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Jim Vanderhoof replied to the topic Snowden in the forum Football 3 weeks ago
Go after LJ Martin and even if you don’t get him they will have to pay up to keep him. Good point steel. As my dad would “give them a taste of their own medicine”
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