Lots of response from the internets to Malcolm Gladwell’s recent New Yorker article “Annals of Innovation: How David Beats Goliath.” Here are some good points picked out by various bloggers.

The GeoffRe(y)port summarizes:

• When David plays on Goliath’s terms, and sticks to the “tried and true”, he will usually get beaten
• In all of the cases discussed, there was a sense of hopelessness from the outside of the “Davids”, and a sense of desperation on the inside
• It usually requires that David comes from (or is lead by someone who comes from) a place outside the regular system. Insiders are too stuck in the accepted model to be prepared to change
• Any attempt at bucking the system results in widespread social ridicule. The reaction from Goliath at an unconventional attempt is always to patronise.

Section Six focuses on Rick Pitino’s success using high-risk strategy.

Team Speed Kills counters with ”pressing is no magic bullet” and explains with Gilligan’s Island.

Ultimate Sports Insider segues into college program resources.

Box Score Beat realizes that Europe-bound highschooler Jeremy Tyler is a David. A tall, tall David.

So be sure to read Gladwell’s article for yourself — entertaining, outside-the-box thinking, as always.

Did I miss a good post from the basketblogosphere? Please comment.