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Message: [QUOTE="Full_Rebar, post: 1075603, member: 3530"] I think you are right that the pace is a combination of the opponents slowing the ball down to a greater extent, along with an aversion to the risks of pushing the pace on offense. The fg% numbers are scary the last two seasons and it would be interesting to dig deeper into the shot charts to see what's causing the drop. I could definitely see the impact of a slower tempo and longer possessions on this decline as you are often forcing shots at the end of the clock, but I'm curious as to what else might show. Some comments from JB indicate his belief that the greater talent will win out no matter what tempo. While I certainly lack the HOF coaching credentials, I'd disagree with that belief and would argue that SU has to break weaker teams (like BC and GT) out of the 50s and make them have to play at a faster tempo than they want. [/QUOTE]