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Message: [QUOTE="djct1999, post: 3414306, member: 2281"] Really? I would strongly argue that none of them regressed. They are all playing to their capabilities. I think the problem on here is that too many people had unrealistic expectations. The problem isn't Hurley. The problem isn't the players. The problem is consistent with a total rebuild. It takes time. The fact that we lost 5 games by 20 points is encouraging, not discouraging. It shows that Hurley is installing a new culture and the players are buying in. We are competitive. Two years ago we weren't even that. Why aren't we winning? Maybe because right now we don't have an alpha dog. Its very hard to win games down the stretch without a go to guy. Think about year's past. We had Uncle Cliff, Donyell, Ray. Caron, Rip, Khalid, Emeka, Ben, Rudy, Marcus Williams, Kemba, Bazz, etc, etc, etc. Who do we have now? Sure, Bouknight can easily become that player but he isn't there it. Expecting CV or AG to be that player is unfair. So who can Hurley rely on down the stretch? Who can consistently get us that bucket when we need it most? Thats the problem. Hurley inherited a cupboard that was bare. The good news is that he is replenishing this roster with high major talent. The bad news is we haven't had a roster like that in quite some time. There is not a better coach for this job. The future is as bright as our historic past, no matter how bad it sucks right now. [/QUOTE]