Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I think there might be a pretty simple reason for it...
Offense is action. Speed and confidence are key. So youth can excel.
Defense is reaction. It is much more of a learned skill. Takes longer to get there, and players can remain useful, even as their physical skills begin to dullen (only to an extent, of course)
|
That's the problem though. Vlasic's offence has largely remained the same over the last 3 years (after a drop from a career-high 4 years ago). His defence is what is getting worse, with a decline across the board in pretty much every measure.