I think we're outmanned. You can't honestly say they aren't trying hard... like they just want to show up and half-*** it and be done playing for their career. C'mon... we've got a serious talent deficiency compared to the other teams AND we're running on empty with such a shallow team. Sorry. I don't buy that they're not playing hard.
Well, Fred just said on the post-game that his team didn't "compete" enough tonight. Kinda think that's coach-speak for "effort," don't you?
Also, Eric Heft is usually Mr. Sunshine, but even he sounded disgusted about the defensive effort, for virtually the entire game.
So, I'll side with Fred and Eric, and say they're not playing hard...