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Date Posted: 11:58:32 01/06/03 Mon
Author: Champ
Subject: Re: Questions to past posters on the rotation
In reply to: Reindeer Fan 's message, "Questions to past posters on the rotation" on 22:58:51 01/05/03 Sun

Hey, I admit I had my doubts about Thomson, Delfico and Garcia. Maybe they got jolted into finally performing by all the flattery directed at the freshmen.

I feel that the point of most of the critics is that game performance and hustle should earn you the minutes. In past games, it was clearly the freshmen who delivered. Now it's the upper classmen. Let's see if it reverses again. A little rivalry among players is good for the team as long as it doesn't result in selfish play.

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[> [> Starting line-up -- Reindeer Fan, 12:12:59 01/06/03 Mon

I agree. And I think there are two good things to say about what O'toole is doing. First, everyone on this team is getting along and pulling for each other, something I haven't seen on a Fairfield team since Bowman and Francis graduated. Secondly, the players can play with a little bit of confidence, knowing that if they have a bad game, they won't get buried on the bench (even if they do get their minutes reduced).

The other major change that seems to have gone without comment is that Gai, Todd and Maxwell started this game. Did O'toole recognize these guys are the best players and make a permanent change. Or did he bench Delfico and thompson in order to send them a message. Either way, he got the desired results.


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[> [> [> Re: Starting line-up -- VAT, 12:46:28 01/06/03 Mon

At the reception after the game, Coach Hobbie indicated the staff felt yesterday's starting line-up was their best offensive lineup. It was also pointed out that Nick gets fatigued and his game suffers. Thus, his coming off the bench just allowed a fresh player to spell a starter. Also Bridgeport, don't beat yourself up. That agonizing is part of being a fan. Agree there is no excuse to boo "your team". I would never boo ANY player, or my coach. Refs are fair game.


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[> [> Re: Questions to past posters on the rotation -- Rave, 16:37:41 01/06/03 Mon

Consistency, Consistency, Constistency, that's the name of the game. The upperclassmen being talked about,namely, Garcia, Thompson, and Delfico have shown no consistency during their careers. I admit that they played well against Yale but don't bet the house that they will in the next game. I agree with the new starting lineup of Gai, Todd, Kudjo, Maxwell, and Garcia. We were told at the post game reception that M. Bell has been ill for the last week and Maxwell is now being asked to play the small forward position which is a change from the 4 which he was playing before. Todd over Tyquan is so one sided it should not be debated. Remember, Oscar's good offensive game is offset some by his turnovers and poor defense. Delfico still has a big problem in defending people. I like the idea of the upperclassmen coming off the bench because I think they are more suited to that situation. When M. Bell returns to form, I would seriously consider more minutes for him at Kudjo's expense. Kudjo's shooting is still not good and his decision making (turnovers,fouls) is also weak. A rotation of 9 players is more than adequate. The key is how they are used during the course of each game eg. the hot player should not be taken out even though his 4 minutes are up.


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