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[QUOTE="sholokov2, post: 2498579, member: 6629"]
Very complete evaluation.  I appreciate all the work you put into this post.  A couple of disagreements.  First, I like the tough schedule.  SU got spanked, taken to the woodshed and they will again.  Playing Siena or someone of that caliber would only have delayed the comeuppance.  The kids are at work going over the mess of Albany and they will learn plenty from it.  Why not learn it immediately.  Second, why make wholesale changes in the lineup when most of the offense stank?  What was obvious was that the team lost its poise, became disorganized, panicked, and screwed the pooch.  It happens.  Let's assume we lose at least 50% of the draws this season. Let's find ways to attack the FO winner immediately.  Smother the guy.  Duke did fairly well against the Denver FO by doubling and tripling him when he won the draw.

SU will not be an up and down team for some time.  As much as fans hate it, SU should take its time on offense, make the next pass and the next pass for the best shot.  They must develop a sound offensive structure, before they can ad lib.  They have very few if any above average dodgers and individual playmakers.  I believe the coaches have tried every combination of players possible over the off season.  If they change wholesale they will demoralize some when everyone stank.  Try again with Army.  Stick with the groups with a few changes.  One change though.  Sub in defensemen regularly or the defense will collapse like they did on Saturday.
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