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Message: [QUOTE="SoBeCuse, post: 1982061, member: 796"] What's the big deal, honestly? If you are criticizing that poster for his take then you yourself must be open to criticism since you are the other side of the argument because you seem to defend Boeheim with quite the fervor and vigilance. I posted somewhat about this in an earlier thread today. He WAS outcoached. That is plain as day, my friend. Nobody knew what to do all game on offense and defense except for maybe Coleman on offense. Whether it was all on the players not executing whatever gameplan he and the staff came up with, or, if that strategy was not sound; it is on the coach. He is responsible for the team. If the players come out lifeless in the second half someone must be held accountable. The coach. It's how this thing works. Boeheim is not above criticism. I appreciate what the man has done past, present, and future for the team, university, community, and beyond. I am not going to be one to say to switch defenses up when things aren't working because I know that will never happen for better or worse. I know he is a defensive guru and with the right parts the zone is very formidable. But, there is a clear trend of some serious offensive woes at Syracuse the past 5 years or so. The offensive efficiency numbers back it up and anyone's own eyes back that up. Not to mention a scandal/sanctions which some just sweep under the rug. We have every right as fans and monetary supporters to question what is going on in terms of the offensive execution, the abilities of the players he is bringing in, development, instruction, etc. I don't see how any true and loyal fan wouldn't. I know you are going to point to last year's F4 but even your (and my) beloved Boeheim has said numerous times how teams shouldn't be judged on the tournament success or not. He singled out Arizona, Virginia, and even Syracuse how they, conversely, did not have a good regular season. We haven't had a good regular season in awhile and it is because of some major offensive declines as of late, imo. This merits questioning. [/QUOTE]

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