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Message: [QUOTE="OCESIP, post: 5347595, member: 8702"] Most everyone can agree that good defense requires effort, plus a level of athleticism to go along with that. SU's defensive shortfall probably reflects a deficiency in both areas, but more on the effort side than the athletic side. There are multiple reasons why a player isn't motivated to put forth the effort. Coaching is certainly a factor, but I believe it all ultimately resides with the player and his mindset. Lack of effort or even total disinterest is magnified in today's portal environment, especially when it's compounded with a losing program and a fragmented locker room. For me, there's very little pride in players putting on the uniform. It's a business, and when you're not happy you move on to another employer and hope for the best. [/QUOTE]