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Message: [QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 3302210, member: 622"] A fitting end as Porter launches tehball to run the clock. Great game, horrible start on Offense. The defense carried the Orange in the first half. SU down 5-2 at the half. SU wins the second half, 7-2, for a final score of 9-7. Desko called the game in his interview, he stated that Army never gives up and plays tought, SU would have to roll up their sleeves. My take is that SU players are very high level talentwise and are not used to a team simply playing tight and physical. Any old Big East hoops fan will tell you that physical play can neutralize talent if they don't "fight" back. Apparently, Desko had a little "chat" with the team letting them know to toughen up. They responded and beat Army the only way to do so, play as physical as Army and use your talent to win. My failure to explain my early posts, when I stated Army was pressing SU out at 30+ yards, I failed to explain that Army is simply playing odds, that is, SU will not score often from 30+ yards out, as will no one else. By keeping SU from shooting closer, Army reduced the shots on goal, and longer shots are easier to defend. In short, Army played the a great game, had a great game plan and almost pulled it off. Credit Army and their coach for the excellent game plan and execution. Credit SU D for standing strong. This Army team is a legit top 10 team and can take down anyone. Yes, they overlooked Marist by focusing in on SU, but the lesson every Army opponent should keep in mind is that they will never give in, never give up, are well disciplined and well coached. Teams will have to beat them physically and then with talent. That said, Fernandez stepped up a lot. Porter was unbelievable. The defense as a whole was great. The offense, was very poor in the first half. The second half, shows why this SU team is a great team. The team adjusted, played physical-Army's game, and then beat Army with talent and aggressive attacking. Army kept Scanlon silent but in doing so, allowed other talent to play one-on-one and beat the D with talent. Trimboli is off the charts. I have enjoyed Trimboli the last few years but I am now a a JeremyCuse convert to Trimbioli as first Team AA. All the Army respect is coming from an old Air Force sergeant. Grudging respect, albeit, but respect, nonetheless. [/QUOTE]

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