It is also due to a change in offensive systems. In the postup system of the past, offensive rebounding was sacrificed for spacing around the perimeter. With the attacking system (more players near the basket), rebounding should have gone up. Mango ------------------ 1. Put new topics in the proper forum 2. Use clear wording for new threads 3. No duplicate threads 4. Conduct yourself as an adult The Serious Police are watching Donate Blood or be assimilated! [This message has been edited by Mango (edited August 25, 2000).]
I agree we got Mo at a very good cost, but my only concern is are best rebounders are our guards (Anderson & Francis). Now we have Mo who is a very soft PF, Walt who is not a rebounding machine and Cato, who isn't a great rebonder either. Although our lineup looks good on paper we have to hope that either Mo or Cato can change or we will get ripped apart next year. The last thing we need is to have Stevie having to bang the boards to keep us competitve. All in all I'm glad we got Mo, but we need to make a move for a banger (either a C or SF or maybe even another PF), someone that will play hard & will rebound. ------------------
I want Stevie to bang the offensive boards to help us remain competitive. I've said this before, much of our offensive rebounding has improved because the lane is forced open by Rudy's 4 out 1 offense. This gives guards more offensive rebounds than usual. Team offensive rebounding stats are often attributed to chosen system. With Barkley and Hakeem as primary shooters, our offensive rebounding sucked because the best rebounders were shooting. With Mo, I expect him to play the high post and still keep the lane open. I don't see his OFF rebounding improving. That said, Cato and Mo better improve their defensive rebounding. To answer 4chuckie's question, Cato and Mo are going to do the rebounding. We succeed or fail with them.
