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Message: [QUOTE="Ricker, post: 4142228, member: 1245"] I'm thrilled we're fighting in every game. I'm thrilled about our recruiting success and prospects We've had huge defensive improvement since the 3pt barrage we endured a couple years ago to start the season. Nevertheless, I need to spit into the wind for a second Repeating Failed Strategy I've got to rewatch the last possessions of the Michigan State game in comparison to our last possessions of this Providence game. I must have missed the improvement. We couldn't have put the ball in Gaffney's hands a second time to dribble away the game when we needed to score quickly. There must have been strategic improvement and better execution than I noticed watching it live. I assume Gaffney knew we weren't trying to dribble out the clock? Maybe have a plan B where to go with the ball? Just a thought. (As a wild idea, maybe even have Cole handle the ball and make decisions at the end) Sticking with What Isn't Working Maybe Diggins isn't ready, but why are we not giving the kid any chance at all? I'm not down on Gaffney's capabilities but I am down on his current play. It sure is obvious he doesn't get us into offensive sets well, isn't shooting at all in big games, turns the ball over, and plays matador defense frequently. He now has 2 terrible efforts executing in the last minute of close games. How is his performance keeping Diggins from getting a look? Why shouldn't Gaffney be made to fight his way back into the lineup if he is the player with the greater talent? Coupled with the fact that Hurley stuck with Gilbert and Brendan Adams when it was obvious that they were similarly coming up short game after game, I don't think Hurley deserves the benefit of the doubt being second guessed about these choices. Bringing the Ball Up vs Pressure Hopefully, we remember we had problems in the Bahamas and remember our next game is vs Shaka Smart. I suggest practicing a strategy before noting the deficiency in the next post game press conference. Being Stubborn I just know in my heart that Hurley is going to try to get Clingan to hedge on defense out to the three point line and try to recover back to his man in the paint. I might as well start complaining about it now. Boneyard venting complete - Thanks to all who read this and helped [/QUOTE]

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