[big53]

A good coach looking for facets of the performance that can be understood as
objective facts which can be used to determine future planning for better performance
might view it your way. In fact, Wayne's coach might actually think, Our good
free throw shooting team is not getting to the line enough against Mercer. Maybe
risking a few ego deflating shot blocks on drives to the basket is a better strategy
than hoping for a higher 3 point percentage. Who knows? Then, Mercer might
not be so hasty on closing out. Then we would have more open shots. And we
might get 'em in foul trouble making our drives to the hole much less stuff
worthy. Or rather than looking at those boring numbers and becoming one
of those nerds he might say: Bad Luck. We just weren't hittin' our threes
tonight. Those two refs have never liked us either. They stuck it to us
at home, 27 to 20 will get you beat ever time. But I'll tell you, When the
day comes that I have to get me a Ballard player and quit playin' our
Wayne County exciting basketball, that'll be the day I retire.

Well, you had it right for about 3/4 of your post. A nerd or good coach, whichever you want to call them, makes adjustments both in game and throughout the season. But, if style is more important than substance (or wins), then I can see why you would think that way.

I saw this game. 27 free throws to 20 and Mercer shot at least 8 in the last 2 minutes. Paints a little different picture.

The Ballard transfer? Hahahaha. Your whole post is sour grapes. I guess you didn't have to go nearly as far to get your 6'8" 250 transfer! The hypocrisy astounds me!