IIRC, Alando Tucker's attempted mutiny helped contribute to Gard's perception years go.
I do see that some things need to change, though. I know there have been some changes in the rules on the defensive end, but the Wisconsin defense is poor. Is that a coaching thing, or is it a talent thing?
I'm sure it is me, but it seemed like earlier in the year, guys weren't afraid of taking open shots early in the shot clock. Even if there was somebody who was "almost" contesting, they would shoot. That freedom and confidence produced better results. Now, it seems like players are afraid to shoot. Chucky had a handful of open looks in the lane with nobody around him against Rutgers. He is not looking to score -- and he is coached to do that.
The turnovers against Rutgers, even before the circus at the end of the game, were very poor and very un-Wisconsin (even un-Gard) like. Tyler Wahl is a good player and all, but it seems like he is a turnover waiting to happen. Yes, I know he averages only 1.7 TOs a game, but his bad games seem to go one-for-one with his good games.
I'm not sure what to make of the team for the remainder of the year. Are the Jekyll, or are they Hyde? I think they will still make the NCAA tournament and for those of us who were fans before 1994, we will be happy with the berth.