Ok I don’t know where to start really, but my main gripe this season has to be with Rick. If it is this mysterious offense that is supposed to have all this ball movement and so forth it doesn’t seem to be panning out this year. We all knew that Yao wouldn’t be able to run it effectively because of his size. A lot of times the guys look confused on the floor and look like they are just winging a play instead of really running things they have practiced. What about his coaching style has changed from last year? I know this is a totally different team, but wasn’t this team supposed to be BETTER than the one that made history with 22 in a row? Maybe Shane is the glue that binds this team together?

Anyone else think maybe we should ask JVG to come back as a defensive coach? I don’t know the man personally but I think he would accept the position if it was offered to him and not try to undermine Ricks game time decisions. Oh I know its a pipedream but I really miss the guys passion for D. I am sure that Scola could improve this area of his game under JVG’s tutelage and that alone could make the difference between wining and losing games such as the one with Portland. I guess no matter how good you are at defending, there is always a guy or two that you can’t hold down.

Also, if anyone has read this for down, where the heck is Francis? I know he is hurt and fat, but does he even want to play anymore? I have a ton of respect for Rafer’s D and handles but the lack of O is killing us. If Tmac is not able to penetrate, don’t you think Rafer should at least try to drive and maybe draw a foul or two instead of hoisting up tres? 37%