Originally Posted by TommyGola
We just don't have the horses inside to defend the bucket. Tonight's game was plagued by giving up dribble penetration and hitting a cutter or a trailer. The usually reliable Kyle Davis got burned three straight times at the start of the game. Archie sat him down and the die was cast for the game - dribble penetrate and dish...and we didn't have an answer. Our "bigs," and I use that term loosely, are not big or strong enough to defend in the paint.
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From what I saw, it wasn't the fact we were not big enough, we just were out of position. They had a million easy/uncontested shots. The same happened against St. Mary's. The concern has to be that the team just isn't committed to the defensive end. Archie's lamenting 61% shooting by NE at half and they finish at 56%? The concern I have for the defense is desire. And for all you betting on the Kendall train, keep in mind, he will on occasion rack up 2 quick fouls and have to head to the bench. He's going to be veru rusty when he does play.
BTW, 16 offensive rebounds, shoot 38%, AND score 78. How is the issue not defense?
