tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538159334790759434.post614380551364571520..comments2023-12-19T20:12:06.389-05:00Comments on Observations from Above the Rim: Saturday's early observations ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538159334790759434.post-72009537513004469482007-03-19T10:58:00.000-04:002007-03-19T10:58:00.000-04:00Ken:I really think the ACC flameout had a lot to d...Ken:<BR/><BR/>I really think the ACC flameout had a lot to do with some weak coaches.<BR/><BR/>K had a talent drop off and Gary got a lot out of a dysfunctional bunch that was young at the PG and met the anti-Maryland in controlled Butler. K is great, Gary is good. Roy is, of course, Roy.<BR/><BR/>Aside from that, you'd have to say that the rest of the ACC coaching ranks really did not show much in the way of prep or FOCUSED motivation OR bench coaching.<BR/><BR/>All thing being equal -- and they almost never are -- coaching will win you a game or two in the NCAAs.<BR/><BR/>That is why no one should be shocked by USC's win over Texas. Floyd is a good coach, Barnes only fair. And that is why the Heels should have a clear path to the Final Four now. Tom Izzo was by far the toughest, brightest coach in their bracket.<BR/><BR/>With a week to prepare look for coaching to really have an impact next weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com