Just asking....

[goldengophers]

That's a bit misleading, as you've completely eliminated the 2006-07 Big Ten record off of that . Just because Monson wasn't here to absorb a 3-13 mark doesn't mean Tubby didn't inherit a team that went 3-13.

Gopher Big Ten record 5 yrs prior to Smith's arrival: 29-51 (.362) (1 NCAA)
Gopher Big Ten record 5 yrs after Smiths arrival: 38-49 (.437) (2 NCAA)

While I agree that .437 has not met expectations and has been somewhat disappointing, it is about ten games better than the five previous seasons, which included two abysmal 3-13's.

Nothing was misleading in what I posted, I didn't talk about the program Tubby inherited I was merely comparing the last 5 under Monson to the first 5 under Tubby. I was comparing their two records to show how off the mark Tubby has been in totality when his B1G record is similar to that of a coach considered to be a failure at the U.

 

[tjgopher]

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[Bayfieldgopher]

That wasn't at all the topic stated in the OP. Ruppert set out a topic about Tubby not being able to gameplan against the 1-3-1, not asking how to improve Tubby's existing strategy against the 1-3-1.

I don't remember Tubby putting someone on the FT line or flashing the 4 or 5 to the open spots in the FT area. Also, the players seemed to stand and wait for the pass rather than meeting it, which used to be a basketball fundamental when I played and coached. Kinda like follow your shot?

The other option would be to use a variety of lineups/movements including a match-up with a 1-3-1 lineup and use screens with more movement. Use the wing screen and also flash the offside wing to the FT line. The 1-3-1 has four defenders with their back to the basket which creates opportunities for the offensive player to flash to open spots. The defender can not see them.

I wondered why NU didn't use the 1-3-1 more often against the Gophers as we lack quick ball handlers who can get penetration. Depth issue maybe?