One thing about Coach Blair - he isn't afraid to put blame on himself. Right or wrong he's standing up for his young ladies.
I will disagree with him in part, however. I think it's impossible to ignore that he's got six people trying to play 200 minutes a game, and they've been doing that for most of the SEC schedule. That has to wear you down in relation to the other teams. When that inevitable rough patch happens in the game, you have less reserve to call on. I guess if that comes from a coach, you can say it's just an excuse. But it's also the truth.
You also have no leeway for foul trouble, and you have to defend less aggressively.
I will disagree with him in part, however. I think it's impossible to ignore that he's got six people trying to play 200 minutes a game, and they've been doing that for most of the SEC schedule. That has to wear you down in relation to the other teams. When that inevitable rough patch happens in the game, you have less reserve to call on. I guess if that comes from a coach, you can say it's just an excuse. But it's also the truth.
You also have no leeway for foul trouble, and you have to defend less aggressively.