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191262.38 in reply to 191262.37
Date: 7/31/2011 8:35:50 AM
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Greerzilla, how you feel that our current defense on the NT team? Would a defenisve-oriented small forward benefit our NT team since the NT team itself will consist of alot good scorers

Before deciding whether the SF is inside or outside oriented, focus on OD, ID, RB then PS for in the first 3-4 years. This would probably allow you to have a superior defender at the U21 level.

Thoughts?

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191262.39 in reply to 191262.38
Date: 7/31/2011 8:46:32 AM
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I actually think that we need extra scoring than we do extra defense. If you look at some or our ratings we put up, especially when playing top teams that on defense the ratings were very similar. It's looking at the scoring ratings where we seem to lack (along with having no monster Centres that the rest of the world has.)

I think a defensive specialist could work, but we would really need to improve the offense for him to work.

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From: Greerzilla

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191262.41 in reply to 191262.40
Date: 7/31/2011 9:20:19 AM
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I saw him on the TL but didn't look hard enough at how well he popped this year. I was basing it off on the offsite forum when you wanted to train him until he was 28.

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191262.42 in reply to 191262.37
Date: 7/31/2011 2:27:19 PM
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i think this idea regarding the SF makes some sense. i do think it would difficult to have some people really buy into it with the long term foresight it needs to come through. the few that have gone through the trouble of producing elite SF already have spent 'years' to do it and been around a very long time. for somebody to buy into that now from the ground floor we wouldn't see it come to life for a while yet as well. it would be interesting to see how it goes.

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191262.43 in reply to 191262.42
Date: 7/31/2011 2:31:28 PM
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i'm finding this debate far less intense and less insults and mudslinging than i can remember from the last time i ran. (HPP throw something out there! it was me and you last time i believe)

question for the other candidates. what place would you expect to achieve in the opening pool B this season? who would you see as a problem in the pool and why?

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191262.44 in reply to 191262.43
Date: 7/31/2011 3:06:39 PM
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3rd. With Chile and Brasil in our group, 1st is highly unlikely, but 2nd wouldnt be with our schedule, we could use extra effort against Brasil if we really wanted 2nd, but I dont see any reason not to head into the second round with as much enthusiasm as we can. Chile and Brasil would be the only real problems, Chile is arguably the best team in BB, had Poland not had HCA I think Chile would have won the worlds last season. Brasil is a perrennial powerhouse and their current roster is strong, not sure if it is their final roster or not, but it certaintly is strong and they wont be beaten easily.

Last edited by Bballin at 7/31/2011 3:07:20 PM

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191262.46 in reply to 191262.43
Date: 7/31/2011 5:07:47 PM
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I would agree that the goal would be finishing no worse than 3rd. Brasil and Chile would be the two teams to try to pass, both have a history of winning and stacked rosters that will be tough to compete with, but I believe Brazil is beatable with a good strategy and a bit of luck. Realistically, I don't know if we have any shot at beating Chile, their team is unreal and I don't see any way we could attack them that would overcome such a gap in talent. I don't know if there are any teams in our pool that our close to our talent level though, so making sure we don't get upset by any of the teams we're expected to beat is as important if not more important than trying to upset the teams that are clear favourites against us.

A question from me to the other candidates: What do you feel might be your weaknesses as a NT manager?

From: paulo09_ca

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191262.47 in reply to 191262.45
Date: 7/31/2011 6:12:22 PM
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it's ok RIP, you are old! as am I!!

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191262.48 in reply to 191262.46
Date: 7/31/2011 6:13:39 PM
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My lack of experience, this is my 7th season and first in div II, so experience at higher levels of competetion is what I lack, although I believe I have enough strengths and many people to aid me that I can overcome that weakness! Keep the questions rolling! :D

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