Every time I tune in to a BB game, I pine for the Majerus years. Some of it is nostalgia as I was attending the University at the time and had classes with several of the team members, but mostly it is because Rick was the master of taking the other team out of what they were trying to do. Utah’s defense under Majerus was a thing of beauty. Coach K had a few teams that could play good defense, however nothing holds a candle to the Majerus years.
I think I have a tainted view of what a good mens basketball team at the U should be. It seems that players of the past few years aren’t very athletic and are slow getting to their spots on the floor (with a few exceptions). Their footwork seems to be lacking, and until Smith became eligible we have had no guard that can actually put the defense on their heels, since maybe Delon Wright? I understand shooters can be hot or cold depending on the day, but with a Majerus team they could always stay in a game by falling back on the defense.
I think Burgess is doing a good job with the bigs, but outside of Smith our guard line seems to be hit and miss.
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