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Message: [QUOTE="HtownOrange, post: 2603703, member: 622"] Syracuse has left it roots as a offensive run-and-gun, fast-break, or otherwise offensive judgernaut team that would out shoot a team until they scored more points and do so quickly and decisively. With top level talent, even though the super talents may not be lining up to play for SU, there is no excuse not to play historical Syracuse lacrosse. Even the early season Albany team could not have beaten SU had they played the fast game and run Albany into the ground. Top to bottom, no team has more talent. The set offense and switching out players once you cross midfield on every change of possession is killing the traditional fast paced game. This also allows defenses to get set and stops teh fast break momentum, as well as the junk ball scavenger that is trailing the fast break. The prinicples are no different from hoops, get the steal or stop, change direction, don't let opponent get set in defensetake high percentage shots with numbers for clean up. This demoralizes defenses and runs down starters. How many times did we see Syracuse run it for several minutes, score at will and show their might? And then how many times did they fall back into the slow ball game, trade midfielders every time they crossed midfield, and give momentum to the opponent. I am not sure why Desko has left his roots and why he refuses to use the team he has to its fullest advantage, but he needs to reverse course and get the SU game back to its funnest state. A fun offense will draw the best talent. Recruiting is an issue but if he does not want to recruit, then be honest and step down. Recruiting is part of every Division I sport, it is part of the job and a key responsibility and duty for any head coach. I like Desko and he knows how to win. He needs to step up and repeat what got him there in the first place. Apologies for the rant. Just venting... [/QUOTE]

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