Originally posted by boatcapt
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I kept reading about how Sancomb had seen the system and knew how to handle it better than others, but I thought they fell into Gannon's trap in the last couple of meetings. I think what is dangerous for Cal is that they have enough talented players to think they can play the uptempo game with Gannon. They certainly did that in the early stages of the game Sunday, but they don't play more than 7-8 players and gassed out in the second half. They need to use at least 20 seconds every time down the floor and not toss up quick three-pointers. Gannon is vulnerable on the boards, but not if you throw up a three-pointer before you have rebounders in position. It'll be interesting to see if they try anything different if they meet for a fourth time in the regional, which is certainly not impossible. I'll also be interested in seeing how Millersville, which had mixed results against uptempo teams this season, fares with West Liberty. The Marauders under Casey Stitzel have usually thrived in grinding halfcourt games. They traded routs with Gannon this year and took two of three from East Stroud.
Adjusting is easier said than done. If Fee continues to have the type of success he had this season, coaches will certainly start scheming against it. But you have to have enough talent to do it. Ship tried to play faster this season, but they got caught with an inexperienced, undersized roster and got toasted on the defensive end all season. I expect Chris Fite to get it back on track, but it's going to take time. Bottom line is that they'll have to beat Fee the same way you beat most opponents — with better players.
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