they are good on paper,but why arent they performing?is it the coach?
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It is psychological at this point.  They've lost so many games they shouldn't have at this point, the players are giving up on the season.  You can see it in the way they play.  When they have a scoring opportunity, they are lazy about it and don't attack.  On defense, they will stand up for a few phases, but if the ball isn't turned over, they will give up and start making sloppy tackles that get broken.\n\nIt's too bad, because Skalk is one of the best open-side flankers I've seen in a long time.  It would help if they had a fullback.
399018
They are doing real well, even better than the high expectations before the season. Pronger is having a fantastic year, and they can pretty much have either Neidermeyer or Pronger on the ice at all times on Defense. Giguere is playing like he did in the 03 playoffs. I don't think they have anyone along the lead's leading scorers, but because they have a well-balanced team and the kids are doing a lot, they are among the leaders in goals scored anyway. Despite all this, attendance seems to be down so there should be plenty of good seats to most games. Go see em'!
377253
it is the competitiveness of atheletes.  When they focus on the game, they just forget about everything else.
473414
Not quite.  They are certainly underachieving, and suffering from an injury bug.  Fat Fred isn't making the best choices.  They'll avoid relegation and find some wins when they get healthier.\n\nFor the first time, though, I think Roeder should be sacked.  His personnel decisions today were crap.  Put Duff back on the wing.  He's not a striker.  Milner, Zogs should not have been taken off.  Hell, Milner's been the main life of our game lately.  Rossi should have been paired with Luque up front, who deserved a shot after the win at Palermo.\n\nI'm not hoping, but you've shown your colors you smelly smoggy.
513926
It looks like they are trying but they can't score.\n\nLyon is beating Dynamo 1-0
395875
Coach should win.\n\nCoach
13237
I think there's a few factors to look at. We've got a really strong team this year (Yes, I'm in Seattle), and while it seems possible that they choke, I doubt it for a couple reasons. First and foremost Holmgren is a hell of a coach, and if anyone can keep them going, it's him. And really, they aren't giving any indication of looking like they're slowing down. \n\nI think when you get that much momentum behind a team that's strong either way with such a great coaching team, you're going to be movin quickly :)
118352
too many players who needs ball to play good.there is no balance in team.\nbad management(read I.Thomas).\n\nthey need trade some players this summer to be better next year
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THEY ARE OFF TO A GOOD START !!!!!\n\nThe Mohonasen boy's basketball team has won 4 of their last 5 games to bring their current record above .500.  They are now 5 wins and 4 losses.   Thins will get tougher, but, "you never know".\nhttp://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Team.mxp/NewYork/Boys_Varsity_Football_Fall_06-07/AreaID-c2e7aed2-b88c-4813-b4c1-86c05c9ec6ed/SchoolID-a9adf99d-b9b5-441e-8247-e4db4e63f096
266447
As a team it is very frustrating because they try and dribble the ball into the damn goal.  They so rarely take outside shots.  Their forwards need some lessons.
427008
I think the team and the management people should concentrate more on the game and the strategies to win...including a good batting line-up, bowlers and plzzzz...teach them how to field...coz this is one of their negative aspects....to be honest, there's nothing much we fans could do...it really depends upon the entire team to play with all their abilities...as it's still not too late..they can do it...IF..they want to..which is a 'BIG QUESTION MARK??'!!
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If the players are not performing to their potential how can the Coach or the Captain should be blamed.  According to me the entire blame should go to the players who are performing poorly.
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You don't want to blame the players for their performances and you want Greg Chappell to continue as the coach. Then, between the two, who should be blamed for India's recent poor performances? Not Sourav Ganguly, I hope.\nExperimentation is OK when you have 22 players who are close to each other in their performing abilities. India can just about manage 6 to 7 at the most, who are certain and consistent performers. So what's the logic behind Chappell's chop and change? Why should consistent performers in a particular slot make way for others, when the replacement's performance is unsure? With World Cup, 2007 round the corner, isn't it time we had a set team in place, raring to go? \nAnd whatever happened to motivation? Both coach and skipper seem to compete with each other to lift the trophy for the most uninspiring leader. And on top of that, contrary to the much touted belief that Chappell has a shrewd cricketing sense, he is in reality a shrewd politician who has optimally utilised BCCI politics and infighting to his advantage. He knows that he can continue as long as he stays on the right side of the powers that be. That and not performance is the topmost concern of the self serving Chappell. \nAnd it has come to light that a lot of players, specially youngsters and new comers are scared stiff of Chappell. They can't speak their mind freely for fear of retribution (being axed at the behest of Chappell). Chappell's flair for vengeance has already been well established. So much for confidence building. \nTeam India (rechristened Team Chappell) continues to demand flat, dead tracks as a precondition for good performances and a victory. On a green and bouncy top, their performance is pitiable. And offered a wicket of their choice at Mohali in the just concluded Champions Trophy, they dished out a pathetic performance and lost to Australia. So what essential difference has Chappell brought about, which did not exist in the era of John Wright? Why should BCCI fork out an extraordinary amount of money to a non performing coach? Just to keep him in good humour? Or for some flashy, headline grabbing sideshows like training with Indian Army personnel? Even our Jawans must be ashamed at their association with a training programme, which brought about such dismal performances from the team.\nYet you contend that Chappel should stay on. A pricey coach must deliver or be shown the door. Yes, Chappell should stay, only till the date when his contract with BCCI ends.\nI'm sorry, being unable to furnish a single point in favour of Chappell, even for the benefit of a self confessed cricket lover as yourself.
538240
It's still a wait and see situation.  Wood and Prior are more of a liability than anything else.  Forget about them staying healthy for an entire season, it just won't happen.  On paper they look pretty good but as Chris Berman says, "That's why they play the game."  There is a losing attitude in Chicago and has been for many years.  They first have to get through that before winning.  It will take time.  Personally I don't think Sweet Lou is the man for the job because he doesn't have the patience.
230095
Yes he is. But What I feel is that they are not confident about their coaching ability. They are afraid of their non-performance. They are happy now but if they became the coach and the team loses that will be a great upset for them
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They are somewhat underrated.  I think Leo Mazzoni is going to do a stellar job with the pitching staff and Chris Ray has been lights out so far.\n\nThey're hitting will be good enough to contend.  Miggie, Javy, BRob, and even the Markakis kid are doing well.  They'll hit their slumps but they'll be fine.
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he is just intense..he was a player now 1st time coach..it must be working however