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[QUOTE="KevMonstah, post: 1685686, member: 327"]
The 2003 team had options, four guys who could make moves with the ball and get shots, this year's team has maybe two, but the other
key thing about the title team was it could SCORE.  I don't have it offhand, but I remember Troy Weaver's interview saying they averaged
80ppg, almost ten points a game more than this year's 70.2, which ranks it 251st according to ESPN.  Whether you play great defense or
not, to win, they need to score, and I think the recruiting, in looking for guys who fit the zone, has kinda placed less of a focus on a good
offense.  They held people to 65ppg, #39 in the country, which is great, but, they don't win enough that way.

And I'm sorry, but an improved offense is not "well, last year we focused on the post with Rak, but we couldn't hit threes.  This year, since
we have better shooters, we'll do better, cuz we'll shot more threes."  That is not coaching.  What it did was turn SU into what they attempt
to turn opponents into when they face the zone:  a perimeter passing team that passes around, around, around, and as the shot clock winds
down, has to go for a three.  They get a quick guy who can beat someone one the dribble, and they work some kind of post offense, anything,
and they'll improve.  They used to be celebrated for an offense, now it's just dull.

Kev
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