superhornet
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I only caught the last 15 min and change yesterday because of an unpublicized schedule change. Sac was impressive in harassing Viking ball carriers, forcing turnovers leading to easy points, and draining threes. The aggressive defense was great for fans (the place was nearly packed, unlike in past years), but DID reveal one glaring weakness...PROVIDED that the opponent can get past that incredible ball harassment. For nearly the entire second half, the Vikes stayed in the game every time Sac went on a run because the Hornets could not defend the back door cut or shut off dribble penetration on the rare occasion that a ball handler got past the outside harassment. That led to some VERY easy Viking points on layups. This could easily have become the Hornets' first league loss when scoring more than 80 for that reason. PSU couldn't get those quite often enough to get the job done, though, because Hornet defenders had VERY quick hands, leading to very quick fast break buckets.
So, Sac has the potential to make some noise in the BSCT...IF they address this problem. The good news is that we even have this issue to talk about. In past years, the Hornets were so miserable that one didn't have the privilege (?) of nitpicking one particular issue. Coach Harkleroad is to be commended for improving our squad to this point.
So, Sac has the potential to make some noise in the BSCT...IF they address this problem. The good news is that we even have this issue to talk about. In past years, the Hornets were so miserable that one didn't have the privilege (?) of nitpicking one particular issue. Coach Harkleroad is to be commended for improving our squad to this point.
