Posted by ScooterDevil on March 26, 08 at 17:13:12:
In Reply to: Re: Adjustments posted by ASULaw82 on March 26, 08 at 10:54:28:
So you must think that Idaho and Montana State are also superior to us athletically? We stayed in the zone against them and almost lost as they shot 13-23 and 14-24 respectively. I think Herb is a great coach, just as I think America is a great country. That doesn't mean that I can't criticize the minor flaws I see in each without being labeled unpatriotic or have my fanship questioned.
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: "I think it's a copout to say that ASU did not have the talent to play man-to-man this year."
: Well then, there you have it. It's pointless to discuss it with you when you've decided the principal reason Herb doesn't go to man-to-man D is a "copout."
: The fact is that while they may be good fundamental players, none of Glasser, Shipp, Kuksiks or even Boateng is particularly quick or athletic. And yet they need to be on the floor for other reasons.
: So, Herb plays to what his guys can do best without getting in too much foul trouble. I'd think you'd note that over the past two seasons that defense has allowed ASU to keep games close (and sometimes win) even when they might have been outmatched athletically.