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<blockquote data-quote="Cuyahoga Falls Eers_rivals" data-source="post: 131656830" data-attributes="member: 1759980">Baylor's 1st half wipeout of Houston in the Final Four is textbook reminder that excessive dribbling like Deuce did to Huggins' consternation all season is a surefire way to lose. Baylor had assists on field goal after goal by passing the ball IN THE AIR, not by bouncing it, one of Bob's pet peeves all season. Baylor reacted far better to loose balls without fouling by being alert at all times. The quick pass to pass to pass got Baylor open more often, another thing that Huggins stressed. And Baylor defense, a record for a March Madness game in the Final Four in least points given up in a half, is another Huggins trademark. I know it's easy to say but hard to do in the heat of battle, but sound passing (not bouncing it), capturing loose balls without fouling and solid defense is the way to a national title. If I were Huggins and every coach in America I would show my team this first half and say: &quot;Go thou and do likewise no matter how much pressure you feel.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Cuyahoga Falls Eers_rivals, post: 131656830, member: 1759980"] Baylor's 1st half wipeout of Houston in the Final Four is textbook reminder that excessive dribbling like Deuce did to Huggins' consternation all season is a surefire way to lose. Baylor had assists on field goal after goal by passing the ball IN THE AIR, not by bouncing it, one of Bob's pet peeves all season. Baylor reacted far better to loose balls without fouling by being alert at all times. The quick pass to pass to pass got Baylor open more often, another thing that Huggins stressed. And Baylor defense, a record for a March Madness game in the Final Four in least points given up in a half, is another Huggins trademark. I know it's easy to say but hard to do in the heat of battle, but sound passing (not bouncing it), capturing loose balls without fouling and solid defense is the way to a national title. If I were Huggins and every coach in America I would show my team this first half and say: "Go thou and do likewise no matter how much pressure you feel." [/QUOTE]

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