The Official Fire Dave Paulsen Thread

[PoorManProfit]

So much negativity surrounding the Head Coach. You guys are so negative! Give him a chance!

 

[JPgmuswim]

Medical redshirt. Senior transfer.

This is my bet too.

 

[Patriotsince81]

I don't understand the DP hate. The man has the most creative inbounds PLAY I have ever seen. That would be sarcasm for any vcu fans reading the boards.

 

[Petey Buckets]

Found a stat for the boards - UVM is the third game this season where Mason's opponent shot over 65% in the second half. All three came after the opponent shot under 42% in the first half. Penn and Georgia Southern were the first two. Second half FG defense was significantly worse in 7/10 games so far. Staff is getting whooped in the second half against decent teams.

 

[GMUgemini]

That is a really damning stat, Petey. My biggest complaint for all 3 1/3 seasons for Paulsen's defense is that we do absolutely nothing to disrupt what the opposing team wants to do, but rather our entire philosophy is predicated on hoping the other team misses and grab the rebound. That might work OK when you can deny the paint, but right now we are giving up an impressive number of uncontested shots within 3 feet of the basket...

We also seem to do nothing on the offensive side of the ball to play to the strengths of our players. It's one thing if our offense was generating open looks and our guys just aren't executing, but every possession against decent teams looks like a struggle and a loss for ideas.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

In life there are Mountain Dews
And their are Mountain Donts

 

[Sons of Mason]

That is a really damning stat, Petey. My biggest complaint for all 3 1/3 seasons for Paulsen's defense is that we do absolutely nothing to disrupt what the opposing team wants to do, but rather our entire philosophy is predicated on hoping the other team misses and grab the rebound. That might work OK when you can deny the paint, but right now we are giving up an impressive number of uncontested shots within 3 feet of the basket...

We also seem to do nothing on the offensive side of the ball to play to the strengths of our players. It's one thing if our offense was generating open looks and our guys just aren't executing, but every possession against decent teams looks like a struggle and a loss for ideas.

Paulsen's defensive philosophy, or what has been shown thus far is my issue with him. I'd be ok with it if we recruited tall/physical players but we haven't. This defense had some success when we had Moore and Jenkins grabbing rebounds but that's not the case anymore.

 

[gmutom]

This defense had some success when we had Moore and Jenkins grabbing rebounds but that's not the case anymore.

And let's not forget he inherited Moore, Jenkins and Thompson.

 

[GSII]

Found a stat for the boards - UVM is the third game this season where Mason's opponent shot over 65% in the second half. All three came after the opponent shot under 42% in the first half. Penn and Georgia Southern were the first two. Second half FG defense was significantly worse in 7/10 games so far. Staff is getting whooped in the second half against decent teams.

Is it scheme or talent problem?

 

[GSII]

Paulsen's defensive philosophy, or what has been shown thus far is my issue with him. I'd be ok with it if we recruited tall/physical players but we haven't. This defense had some success when we had Moore and Jenkins grabbing rebounds but that's not the case anymore.

Not the same defense. First 3 seasons was more pack line. Zero pressure, zero gambling for steals. Uva style defense. This year he changed it to higher pressure, more extended, thus all the layups.

 

[GMUgemini]

Is it scheme or talent problem?

Do you think a guy who drops 32 on 12/15 shooting, all on drives to the basket, doesn't have the ability to also guard the opposing players on the other side?

Kier can defend. Greene can defend. AJ can defend (although quite a bit undisciplined still). Calixte can defend. Boyd can defend. That's five players at the 2-5 positions. We've seen individual games where each of these players has defended well, but we've rarely (never?) seen a team-wide effort for 40 minutes with this group where they stay locked in on defense the entire game (maybe the closest would have been the Dayton or GW home games last season).

Otis has never been a good defender, but I think you can live with that if you scheme around him.

To me, it's the philosophy first that seems broken with this unit. You can't put players on an island when there are chinks in their armor.

 

[GSII]

Well then why the hell are extending our defense and allowing layups? Stay in a pack line and protect the lane. Maybe throw some corner traps in there or something. Man we just solved it!

 

[Washingtonian]

Well then why the hell are extending our defense and allowing layups? Stay in a pack line and protect the lane. Maybe throw some corner traps in there or something. Man we just solved it!

Reuter needs to realize he shouldn't be playing defense above the foul line. I have no idea how many times he has been playing defense in 3 point land.

 

[Patriotsince81]

"I want to start by giving credit to Vermont," head coach Dave Paulsen said. "That's a veteran team, a disciplined team and they're well coached. They made big plays when they needed to make them. I'm really disappointed in our defensive toughness. We played well defensively in the first half, but came out and let them hit seven of their first nine shots. Defensive energy and toughness need to be a constant for our team."

 

[Washingtonian]

Paulsen's contract timeline:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...648b95a6488_story.html?utm_term=.f82d32b9b7cd (Paulsen hired on March 30, 2015)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/spor...2c4ba982ed4_story.html?utm_term=.7e511a2c449a (contract terms announced July 18, 2015, 5 year deal)

https://www.a10talk.com/dave-paulsen-receives-contract-extension-2021-22-season/ (announced October 25, 2017, contract extended to the 2021-22 season).

 

[GSII]

Reuter needs to realize he shouldn't be playing defense above the foul line. I have no idea how many times he has been playing defense in 3 point land.

A reporter asked a tough question in the Vermont presser (Finally!)....dew boy's response was rather sad. Asked about giving up so many layups this year, he looked lost beyond belief. You could tell that question stung. I hope it evokes change.

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

The thing that baffles me the most is the miss on Reuter. How in the world did anyone think he was an all A-10 type of player especially defensively?

 

[Dawgs99]

Based on the article that Washingtonian linked to...if fired before the end of his contract Mason is only on the hook for half of his base salary. His base salary is only 400k with the other 3ook in supplemental pay. So based off those numbers we would only be on the hook for 2ook a year for the length of his contract if/when he is fired. Doesn't seem that bad?

 

[JPgmuswim]

Based on the article that Washingtonian linked to...if fired before the end of his contract Mason is only on the hook for half of his base salary. His base salary is only 400k with the other 3ook in supplemental pay. So based off those numbers we would only be on the hook for 2ook a year for the length of his contract if/when he is fired. Doesn't seem that bad?

That doesn’t sound that bad, must not have a very good agent. Bottom line though the earliest DP will be fired is after next season. His teams played above expectations the past 2 seasons and he has the support of the President and the AD. I hate watching what I am seeing as much as the next, it’s frustrating as hell. I understand why people want a change but it’s not happening yet.

Keep supporting the players and hope things get figured out.

 

[Masonfan3]

The thing that baffles me the most is the miss on Reuter. How in the world did anyone think he was an all A-10 type of player especially defensively?

Reuter reminds me so much of Chris Fleming. Not a bad guy to have on your team because he can challenge guys in practice, can come in for a few minutes and give your starter a breather, but by no means is someone that you want to play more than 5-10 minutes a game.