Doesn't Get Much Crappier Than This

Despite The Slipper Fits' vow of silence in response to the Zags heartless play...we're back...and with tons to complain about. First of all, the Zags have dropped 4 of 5, three of which came to unranked teams, one of which basically came at the hands of high school team. The Zags have every reason to be ashamed of themselves. If they had gone the distance in each of their losses and just got unlucky in the end, it would be an entirely different story altogether. But that's not what happened now is it? Instead, the Zags deserved to lose because they played without heart or composure. They botched each game down the stretch. TSF has been pretty hard on Jeremy, but he has given us every reason to be. He has been playing like a freshman down the stretch--turning the ball over, committing stupid fouls, and chucking up shots that he couldn't even make in practice. The problem is that he plays great for about 32 minutes of each game--looking to dish, driving to the bucket for easy looks, tomahawk dunking in transition--and then he starts to try to take over the game. In so doing, he puts the blinders on and fails in his one and only responsibility: GET AUSTIN THE BALL.

TSF gets furious when Few starts talking about how the Zags don't have a game winner like they did with Morrison because they do, and his name is Austin Daye. Get him the ball. Please. Instead Jeremy has been trying to take the game on his shoulders, with catastrophic results. Perhaps it's because he doesn't want to be upstaged by a sophomore in this year's draft. Whatever the reason, Jeremy needs to step up his play. And in a hurry, or the Zags, currently ranked 37th, might, gasp, not even make the tournament. St. Mary's is a much better team right now, and absent clinching the WCC tourney, the Zags are no shoe-in for the dance.

Bottom-line: The Zags suck. The get out-rebounded every game. They are constantly missing free throws and literally can't buy a bucket from 3. Micah is a wuss, disappointment; Heytvelt is the worst player the Zags have ever had (when factoring in all the hype); Bouldin is rattled and only shows up part-time; Austin isn't getting the looks he needs and whines every time he gets bumped; and Pargo is the least clutch player EVER. The only good things the Zags have going for them are Gray and Goodson, and sadly, that's not saying much.

Tennessee is a much better team than they were when we stole one from them in Florida. If the Zags play like they did against Utah, look for the Vols to win this game by 15. If the Zags can somehow regain their confidence and start playing with a little heart, they just might steal another win. Sadly, maybe for the first time ever, TSF is not hopeful for a Zags win.

Please send in your comments and concerns as TSF is struggling to keep hope alive.