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[QUOTE="ForCuseSake, post: 3739821, member: 266"]
My problem with the D are the persistent unnecessary slides or cheating that lead to scoring opportunities for the opponent.

Too many of our defenders seem to have faulty or inconsistent criteria for deciding when to help and when to stay home.  The on ball defender also doesn't seem to have a consistent understanding of when he should expect help.

Too many misjudge the position/location of shading or sliding to a guy who's not a direct threat usually leaving another opponent who's in a more threatening position. This usually forces one of their teammates to pick between two open guys who are more immediate scoring threats.

I see this when teams run a two man game (usually to invert a middie).  I understand there are some new faces in some positions or guys getting more run than in previous years but this has been a theme for many seasons.  And it cuts across different position groups (d middies, lsm, close d).

Defenses are going to break down - I'm not expecting perfection. Good offenses are going to get their opportunities and goalies are going to be asked to make big stops in tough spots.

I just want our defense to stop creating unsettled opportunities for the opposing offense.

Edit - Not meant to short-change Army's offense yesterday; they still had to capitalize on their chances (and how they did).  Perhaps the end result is a one-two goal loss (10-9) instead of blow out.
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