Chris Randolph
01-07-2012, 02:24 PM
I say this knowing that questioning the all time wins leading coach is a bit of a risk, but he is human like the rest of us and makes mistakes. That being said, I don't understand why he continually asks this Duke team to play high ball pressure defense at every position!
I KNOW THAT IS THE STYLE HE LIKES BUT...
He sacrificed that style in 2010 for a defensive style that kept the ball in front, took smart chances and protected the rim. And that team wins a national title mostly because of defense. Granted that team just had that "it" "special" factor but still. This year's team has proven they are not very good or equipped to play the intense ball pressure defense. People on the board have complained about our rebounding the last few games, this aggresive style of defense is another thing that leads to a lack of rebounding. Teams spread you out and attack you, makes it tougher to box out and get bodies around the rim to rebound. I think this year's team would be a perfect fit for a sagging defense and use the Plumlees/Kelly to protect the paint. Im not saying just back way off but don't pressure up at 25-30 feet. By playing a less aggresive style of defense, you force the other team to execute set plays against a set TEAM defense, as opposed to spread you out (Temple) and turn you into an individual defense that is forced to guard a guy in space for 25-30 feet.
Thoughts?
I KNOW THAT IS THE STYLE HE LIKES BUT...
He sacrificed that style in 2010 for a defensive style that kept the ball in front, took smart chances and protected the rim. And that team wins a national title mostly because of defense. Granted that team just had that "it" "special" factor but still. This year's team has proven they are not very good or equipped to play the intense ball pressure defense. People on the board have complained about our rebounding the last few games, this aggresive style of defense is another thing that leads to a lack of rebounding. Teams spread you out and attack you, makes it tougher to box out and get bodies around the rim to rebound. I think this year's team would be a perfect fit for a sagging defense and use the Plumlees/Kelly to protect the paint. Im not saying just back way off but don't pressure up at 25-30 feet. By playing a less aggresive style of defense, you force the other team to execute set plays against a set TEAM defense, as opposed to spread you out (Temple) and turn you into an individual defense that is forced to guard a guy in space for 25-30 feet.
Thoughts?