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[QUOTE="OrangeXtreme, post: 1715127, member: 41"]
[I][B]8. Syracuse —[/B] The Orange have blown leads at Johns Hopkins and Duke in the last two forgettable weeks. Syracuse has been unable to get a defensive stop or critical face-off with the game on the line. [URL='http://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/photos-analysis-duke-comes-back-to-win-ot-stunner-vs-syracuse/34497']Being outscored 5-1 in the fourth quarter at Duke hurts badly. [/URL]Wins over Army and Albany are the bright spots to a season that's been suddenly steered off the rails.

Midfielder Sergio Salcido (4, 2) may have the quickest first step in DI, separating himself from the defender with a burst of speed and change of direction. I like this kid more and more every time I watch SU. I'd pole him and short No. 22. The Orange defensive concepts and adhering to team slide rules need a major overhaul. Going zone against Duke was a smart move. Letting Deemer Class catch and shoot in space was poor execution and recognition. Off-ball crease defense was non-existent on the Chad Cohan game-winner.

Fundamentals dictate that the defender’s stick must be on his man, with the head on a swivel. See the ball, see my man. See the ball, see my man. Talk. This isn't advanced stuff.

Otto hosts the Leprechaun on Saturday at 5 p.m. on ESPNU —live from the ThunderDome.[/I]
 
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