A. Abandon the antiquated & outdated half court offense for a fast break offense that better utilizes the youth and speed of the current players. Fact to consider: The recent Bobcat loss where they had 16 fast break points to only 4 pathetic points for the Jazz.

B. Abandon the man-to-man defense 100 percent of the time and teach this team to play some diverse zone defenses (many that seem to confuse our half court offense). After watching several games for several years, I am convinced that Coach Sloan will not change to this defense because "zone" rhymes with Sloan and it's a four letter word.

Doug Schooley

Taylorsville

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Jazz biggest problem is defense

1. Don't worry, be happy . . . every loss is another ping pong ball. Can you say "Andrew Bowgut?"

2. The biggest problem is defense, but give Memo and Booze another year under Jerry, and that should improve. But, the biggest defensive problem, however, is the pick and roll. Guards do whatever they want to the Jazz. When they drive to the basket, they either get a layup, a foul (frequently both) or someone else gets a wide open 3, after everyone collapses to help out.

3. Turnaround? Surely you jest! Put Eisley on the IR as soon as McLoed is ready to come off, and let the kids get some experience. Eisley has no future here, why play him? Get Snyder and Humphries some time and experience.

4. We need experience and a high draft pick this year, not the playoffs.

5. Experience will cut down on the turnovers and fouls and a high draft pick could help on the defense (see #1).

J.R. Stewart

Salt Lake City

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Playoffs out of the question

Winning games to get to the playoffs is not a realistic goal for the Jazz at this time. The best thing to do is not look at losing as failure but instead as feedback. First, lets focus on what works and then whatever is not working will become more visible. I think Coach Sloan is right on, there are players who have not mentally committed to the Jazz system. There is a saying you can apply to groups (i.e. Jazz team) "You cannot move faster than your slowest member." Slow can be anything from resistance to new coaching ideas or emotional problems. Coach, I hope you find the slowest member, and replace him with someone who will have better chemistry with the team. Good luck!

Nancy Smith

Las Vegas, Nev.

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Can't wait till next year!