Comments on: The Ron Wilson Way

By: preseason nit

preseason nit — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:06:02 +0000

After a freshman season that exceeded all expectations, James Harden could easily have bolted for the NBA last summer. Arizona State coach Herb Sendek is glad he didn’t. Harden looks to build on a strong performance in a season-opening win

By: Richard-Steven Williams

Richard-Steven Williams — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:45:57 +0000

Thanks for the reception everyone. Who knew how quickly the Burke element would become out of date! I’m from Bath, usually one of the first tourist stops out of London what with it being Britains most complete Roman city, although I’m originally from Birmingham.

On point I agree that the fanbase has collectively lowered expectations although I feel Wilson has been instrumental in helping recognise the short comings of the roster as opposed to the false hope of recent years with an equally poor or lazy team.

In regards to whilst, I looked in my thesaurus and came up with while, although, albeit (another fave of mine) and notwithstanding (criminally under used). I’ll try and splice a few of them in and mix it up next time. Constructive critisism is always appreciated

By: betterforsome

betterforsome — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:05:16 +0000

Anyone who uses a Fear and Loathing sig. is alright by me. Welcome aboard.

By: Alex Tran

Alex Tran — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:10:21 +0000

Shh Peter, he’s British

By: Peter Galuszewski

Peter Galuszewski — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:52:16 +0000

Great read, very insightful – really enjoyed it! One minor nit to pick: the word whilst, while obviously a favorite, could use a rest sometimes

By: bartosch

bartosch — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:41:04 +0000

Great first post.

I don’t entirely agree that the 5-4-4 or now 6-6-4 is being considered a modest success just because of RW though.

I think the fanbase collectively accepted the inevitable rebuild that had to happen as of last March.. the low expectations are a result of that as well as the media’s portrayal of a team that was just going to suck to no end. It hasn’t happened that way, for many of the reasons you rightly pointed out

By: deMarcus

deMarcus — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:36:39 +0000

Great first post. Welcome to MLHS

By: Scot Loucks

Scot Loucks — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:08:27 +0000

Great article Richard…. welcome.

By: Alex Tran

Alex Tran — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:48:59 +0000

Great read, and welcome aboard!

By: vesku35

vesku35 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:47:19 +0000

Wow, that was a fantastic read.

Great find in this guy Alec.

An Englishman? Wherabouts are you from, Richard? I lived in Manchester for 5 years in my early 20s.