These are complicated times. On one hand, we want to pick up critical NPI points, and this series is a perfect opportunity to do that. On the other hand, we want nothing to do with chasing misplaced priorities and winning the Penrose. We made that mistake too many times in the recent past.
You don’t go into the reigning National Champions’ barn on the last weekend of the season when the conference title is at stake and come away with points—not if they’re legit champions. Western sweeps going away.
Often after rereading a post I’ve already written, I feel like I’m coming up for a gulp of air and realize I’ve been in the kiddie pool all along. That ever happen to you guys?
The thing this team has not quite figured out is passing in the difficult areas like break-out and neutral zone transition. They seem to be passing to fixed targets too often, which is easier to defend. I get that those are problematic for most teams, but this team has more talent than most. I wonder if some coaches like Carle are just better teachers of that aspect. I wouldn’t trade Jax and staff at this point, though.
IMO, there’s nothing at all wrong with needing to win at Western next weekend. It’s nut-cuttin’ time, and if they can’t avoid getting swept in Kazoo they aren’t ready to win in the NCAAs.