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[QUOTE="HuskylnSC, post: 3821355, member: 7953"]
I understand the frustration with the offense.  The team as constructed is lacking in athleticism that is found in top 15 teams.  Polly does nothing to get open.  He stands with his hands open for a pass shuffling his feet so they are always set that he might get the shot off quicker.  You can guard him with a chair.  He doesn't have a quick release and needs the time to square up.  Someone mentioned Cole's height as an issue.  His height is ok but he can't elevate and is not a quick player and seems to lack physical strength.  He seems to wind up his passes from the top and even if they get there the defense has time to respond.

Now imagine if Bouk wasn't hurt and AJ was healthy and integrated into the O and D.  Think about a healthy Akok.  How would you like to start a team of Whaley at 5, Akok at 4, AJ at 3, Bouk at 2, and a confident Gaff at 1.  Sanogo/Martin/Cole/Adams/Carlton off the bench.  Where could that team take you.

Now I suggest we give the coach a break.  Stop the criticisms and realize the situation is that we are not putting top 25 athletes on the floor.  They play hard an don't hang their heads.  They don't quit.  Coach instills that in them but he can't make them quicker faster higher.
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