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. So you guys can talk about your vision for the roster, and what type of players you are looking for in specific offenses that maybe differed from what we did last term, or have ever done.

Overall I think Rambo did a great job at roster choices throughout the season. The only changes I would have made would be benching Jimmie Brown in the LI offense as well as call Goddard up earlier than we did. Both were suggestions I made throughout the season, and both eventually happened. (Brown wasn't until the finals when he was finally benched).

As for the kind of team I would look for if I am the U21 coach, it would all depend. You can only play the hand you were dealt. Just like this past season due to GS issues and injuries the U21 was forced to play LI basically every game. Everything will be looked at before deciding a definite direction. Ideally though, I would try to get at least 2 players at each position. The goal for that would be to have 1 player fore a LI offense and the other for an outside offense. By doing that you are left with 8 more roster spots. Throughout the season I would use those roster spots for call ups when we need a specific type of player. Whether that means an outside shooter, or a rebounder, or a defensive player. I would also use those spots for call ups when we have GS problems or injuries. The goal would be to field a team that could play both inside and outside though.

Two questions:

1. You'll have an U21 player this season. If you are elected, what is stopping you from abusing your position and playing him unwarranted minutes?

2. Why didn't you capitalize your team name when you signed up?

4. If I gave you 90 skill points (not including FT or ST) how would you allocate them?

If I may, to make this question more specific, which one of you actually appreciates the value of driving so I can vote for you?

I gained a much higher level of appreciation for Driving during these past two seasons evidenced by my obsessive pushing of one on one training.

1. Ro be honost, I hate how Yi's abilities are so the only time i would be using him is in a RnG offense. Not a chance in a LIuntil his PA/DR/HA/IS are up. Also i will be listening to all the community when making my decisions for games.

2. Its all in lower case bacause im smallfries ;).

I love driving but a player has to have other good abilities too to be on the time. I do think driving is a huge ability have in any offense and for my ideal player they would have a lot of driving. Problem with that at this level is if you have a lot of driving it may take away from.having other good abilities because of the lack of time to train.

of course. my ideal player would have a lot of everything to phrase the question better/more seriously, what's your hierarchy for offensive guard/SF skills based on importance? if it's js/jr/pas first, then hnd/drv, do you have a reason for it? since everyone seems to play LI and RNG, I'm interested to know whether you (or any of the candidates) have any ideas that could give the USA a long-term tactical advantage if applied to individual trainees and eventual competitive tactical philosophy.

Here is how I rate the overall each ability....JS/PA/DR/HD/JR. This of course can change depending on the type of player we may need though. As far as long term tacticle advantage, I dont want to say much here in case other guys from other countries.are looking at this. We can talk on the offsite more about this if you would like.

Here is how I rate the overall each ability....JS/PA/DR/HD/JR. This of course can change depending on the type of player we may need though. As far as long term tacticle advantage, I dont want to say much here in case other guys from other countries.are looking at this. We can talk on the offsite more about this if you would like.

Question to all candidates:

How do you plan to sacrifice success for your club team for the greater good of the U21 team?