LaSalle became a .500 team yesterday by losing on their home court to city rival, St. Joe's. After a quick lead, LaSalle never had control of the game and St. Joe's defeated the Explorers rather easily.
Coach John Giannini, after the game, indicated his team lacks passion to compete at the elite level. Of course, he caveated it by saying how great his kids are and they work hard, etc.
By stating his team lacks passion, Giannini hung himself. Coaches that can't motivate their teams are typically fired. This LaSalle team came into 2013-14 season with high expectations after a Sweet 16 appearance last year. It was Giannini's job to keep his team hungry and develop a swagger of an elite team. So, by admitting yesterday that his team "lacked passion" is a direct reflection on his ability to coach this team.
Frankly, this team may have quit on him (Giannini). With 6 games remaining in the regular season, Giannini's future is riding on his ability to motivate his squad. Due to tough road games at Dayton, Richmond and St. Joe's, this team could conceivably finish the regular season with a record under .500.
No Sweet 16 this year. Time for a coaching change at 20th & Olney ? We'll see.
Coach John Giannini, after the game, indicated his team lacks passion to compete at the elite level. Of course, he caveated it by saying how great his kids are and they work hard, etc.
Frankly, this team may have quit on him (Giannini). With 6 games remaining in the regular season, Giannini's future is riding on his ability to motivate his squad. Due to tough road games at Dayton, Richmond and St. Joe's, this team could conceivably finish the regular season with a record under .500.
No Sweet 16 this year. Time for a coaching change at 20th & Olney ? We'll see.
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