re: Rabalais agrees with some of us, says JJ did good this year

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He doesn't even really have to get better at the X and O part of the game. He needs to get better at knowing when to actually reign in his players. His style is a good one if you know how to properly pull them back in. Id like to see a timeout when we get out of control for 2 or 3 possessions in a row. He also needs to do a better job working the officials. He shouldn't be scared to death of getting a technical foul or a warning. I would also like to see him improve sub patterns, because even with a short bench you can keep guys fresh.

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Bingo!!! Basketball, when it's at its best, is a free flowing game. There aren't a lot of "plays", but rather a structure off of which plays are made. Jones would instantly become a much better coach by just putting more attention to detail. 75% of LSU's turnovers were them being unnecessarily out of control. Pushing the pace is great, but smart teams know when to push and when to throttle back. Also, just a basic understanding of situation would go a long way. The most frustrating part about the NC State is that you saw (with TQ at the point) a team playing smart in the second half. They just missed absolutely everything!!


IMO, attention to detail is what separates good teams from great ones, and holding guys accountable for a lack of attention is imperative. It's why teams like Wisconsin and Michigan St. always seem to show up big in March. They do the small things, rebound, defend, don't take bad shots that eventually add up to victories. Hell, watch Calipari even. For as ultra-talented as his rosters are, he doesn't give his guys a pass for playing unfocused basketball.

Jones has done the most difficult part well (bringing in the players) Now he just has to make his program one that doesn't constantly beat itself