tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977943451531789513.post47942106398075582..comments2015-10-05T07:10:40.458-07:00Comments on Mole's Musings: Jimmer and Jerry: Clearing the AirMolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322079267773813418noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977943451531789513.post-54918760972289582492011-02-28T09:48:28.491-08:002011-02-28T09:48:28.491-08:00I'm a Jazz fan by normal standards, but seeing...I'm a Jazz fan by normal standards, but seeing the list on this page, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to comment. I will venture to say that I'm pretty excited at this point for the Jazz. Yeah, D-Will is gone (it seems your two scenarios are were right on the money), but maybe the bad news about D-Will had already started a while back, when he wasn't really feeling good on the team. At this point we have some draft picks...<br /><br />I can't agree more with your run-down of the Pros and Cons about Jimmer-mania. It can't be that great for the guy.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04072725783973801995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977943451531789513.post-20712990029210497342011-02-16T13:16:38.444-08:002011-02-16T13:16:38.444-08:00Having never been a Jazz fan, I'll respectfull...Having never been a Jazz fan, I'll respectfully abstain from the Sloan discussion.<br /><br />But a few thoughts on Jimmer. I think the hype is kind of a two-edged sword. <br />I think up to a point, it can heighten a team's confidence and competitiveness. At a school like BYU, I imagine it's a boost for players to know that they'll have an energized fan base at home, as well as respect on the road because of Jimmer.<br />Obviously, however, when the hype gets loud enough and goes on for long enough, you get the kind of ego and teamwork issues that Hess mentions.<br />Ultimately, though, the debate over the Jimmer-hype might be moot, for the simple reason that you can't really stop it. He is amazing, and we're not talking about a Duke or a Kentucky, where fans feel right at home in the elite eight. At BYU, the possibility of a deep run in March is just plain exciting.<br />I think the real question will be about Jimmer's mental toughness - can he use the hype to boost his performance, but shut it out when it might distract him?davetenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643685057833905049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977943451531789513.post-46121206669428872422011-02-12T14:29:38.865-08:002011-02-12T14:29:38.865-08:00I think that nobody knows how to act because Jerry...I think that nobody knows how to act because Jerry's gone. Melancholy. We are all confused and want to point fingers at whoever. I think the only people who really knows why he left right now are Jerry, Phil, Kevin, Randy, & Greg. Jazz just need to win bottom line before D Will gets too pissed and wants to leave.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474340525474257101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977943451531789513.post-35785532604074369482011-02-12T12:38:11.126-08:002011-02-12T12:38:11.126-08:00Jimmer: I agree. Seeing him on ESPN every night ...Jimmer: I agree. Seeing him on ESPN every night is both encouraging and disconcerting. I've thought this for a long time. While I love seeing BYU get the national attention, I think it might be better for them to just fly under the radar until the tourney (like Butler last year, or even Davidson when they had Steph Curry). Let's be honest: There is a TON of hype surrounding Jimmer. Even here in Oregon it is impossible to have a conversation about college basketball without mentioning him--even if whoever I'm talking to doesn't know I went to BYU. I was at the OR v. Washington game last week and someone hit a deep three. Some kid sitting in front of me turned to him friend and screamed: "He's showing Jimmer range!" While it's great that they are getting respect and attention nationally, all that I really care about is how they play when the madness has come.<br /><br />Jerry: I still don't know what to think. I'm confused/hurt/optimistic/skeptical/understanding all at the same time. It might take a few weeks for me to sort through this one and formulate an opinion. Of course, by waiting: as the jazz go, so my opinion goes.MIpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156638694521749561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977943451531789513.post-91954265239522322832011-02-11T12:39:08.397-08:002011-02-11T12:39:08.397-08:00I agree with you on the Sloan issue. I think the ...I agree with you on the Sloan issue. I think the Jazz really did need a change. However, I think that the coaching issue was just one of the many issues they were having. They need another scorer. Fesenko can not take the load by himself. But for reals they need to trade for a guy like jr smith or some other guy that can shoot. CJ miles sucks. Anyways those are my thoughts. As long as the Jazz do not have a consistent shooter do not expect them to go anywhere.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815584578020456093noreply@blogger.com