said anything overly negative or attacking of any BYU player. My OP was based solely on observing in person at games, and on TV behavior that everyone in the world can see.

Not to mentioned, as stated in the OP, that yes, it’s possible his poor form meant nothing. But that’s highly unlikely. Especially when it’s based on an entire season and tourney run. Going with the “small chance” is literally the definition of being dumb and naive.