Apr 13, 2024
6:30:09am
6:30:09am
Coming to Big 12 with a net loss in players from 5th place in WCC the year before. Poor projection was underestimating
the greatness of Pope, who BTW had also lost his top Assistant Coach, Chris Burgess.
People who have seen Pope close up have always known he was destined for the very top. People who look at someone's record without considering the circumstances miss a lot of opportunities.
Had Pope's priorities driven him to be lifer at BYU, he would likely have built a long term powerhouse and gone down as the all time greatest at BYU.
That is not what he wants. We can't want it for him. He wants the cultural cachet of greatness in the entire basketball world.
That is just the way it is.
People who have seen Pope close up have always known he was destined for the very top. People who look at someone's record without considering the circumstances miss a lot of opportunities.
Had Pope's priorities driven him to be lifer at BYU, he would likely have built a long term powerhouse and gone down as the all time greatest at BYU.
That is not what he wants. We can't want it for him. He wants the cultural cachet of greatness in the entire basketball world.
That is just the way it is.
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Apr 13, 4:51am
Apr 13, 5:17am
There are at least 4 names that were rumored to be on the short list before Pope, not sure about a 5th
Apr 13, 6:23am
Apr 13, 6:53am
1 tiny setback doesn't change the destiny of a gifted leader destined for greatness. Perceptive people see through that.
Apr 13, 5:15am
Apr 13, 5:35am
In the circumstances it was mind boggling. BYU was picked to finish 13th, understandable given perceived talent level
Apr 13, 5:49am
Coming to Big 12 with a net loss in players from 5th place in WCC the year before. Poor projection was underestimating
Apr 13, 6:30am
Apr 13, 11:30am
Apr 13, 1:36pm
Pope had plenty of success. I don't get harsh judgements made on basis of what happens in a single game. Pope had 3 top
Apr 13, 2:09pm
Apr 13, 8:34pm
40% of 6 seeds lose 1st round. When Kentucky finishes same, they get a 2/3 seed. Those teams usually advance to Sweet16
Apr 13, 8:41pm
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Apr 13, 8:35am
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