@David Sisk
I know they aren't playing good defense, but how much of this is due to the pace being so fast and creating so many possessions that it does wear our guys down a bit. Not to mention, these are freshman playing and their bodies really can't handle the extra possessions. I know there are things they're doing bad in terms of guarding...but combine their younger bodies with the fact that it's hard to get engaged defensively when you're running so fast.
I'm not saying they should be good defenders and could get there eventually this year...I see the limits. Your article last week really was eye opening pointing out the issues.
I ask because Saturday I see times when our length/athletic-ability did fine in shutting them down...but late in the game our guys were just a bit tired. I do think the depth will help in the long term and I think that freshman improve more over a season than anyone else and SEC play will make them adequate defensively...not good but good enough.
What says you?
I know they aren't playing good defense, but how much of this is due to the pace being so fast and creating so many possessions that it does wear our guys down a bit. Not to mention, these are freshman playing and their bodies really can't handle the extra possessions. I know there are things they're doing bad in terms of guarding...but combine their younger bodies with the fact that it's hard to get engaged defensively when you're running so fast.
I'm not saying they should be good defenders and could get there eventually this year...I see the limits. Your article last week really was eye opening pointing out the issues.
I ask because Saturday I see times when our length/athletic-ability did fine in shutting them down...but late in the game our guys were just a bit tired. I do think the depth will help in the long term and I think that freshman improve more over a season than anyone else and SEC play will make them adequate defensively...not good but good enough.
What says you?
