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I didn't really see it that way.... slow, poor passes, no danglers making space, players not finding space...

I think the season for this thread was not quite over 2 years ago, but I only vaguely understand new math.

Does anyone wonder if B-Rad is contemplating keeping Shaw seeing how no word yet? Should he have already made moves?

didn't PK have a stretch where it struggled?

my thoughts exactly

Wasn't Jacks there before Berry? not sure why he escapes scrutiny, I'm sure he is a great guy and cherished alumni, was he the forwards coach?

true enough, but has recruiting really gone off the rails, or was it a mis-step? seems like incoming has a good pedigree... I humbly suggest that player development needs more scrutiny than incoming, although recruiting is bound to suffer if the program slides downhill. Could it be that B-Rad doesn't connect with the youth like he used to? Not that I have any weight in the issue but a younger coach may be the right shot in the arm, high hopes with Smaby...

TBH, sometimes thier hustle was awesome, results not so much... I have more issue with the jekyl/hyde phenomenon and player development before other issues....

Maybe the time for something new is here, but something new isn't exactly a coaching change per se..... a triumvirate Hak-Berry-Jackson #makesiouxgreatagain

If Smith was the only returner from this class I wouldn't bat an eye, next being Bowen...

When Gino resigned, was it at the end of his contract?

Can he play on the club team to get some game action?

Is there a recent bracketology thing a ma jig?

I agree 1000%. I don't recall but is there a first rounder that has stayed 4 years? Finley maybe?

I am optimistic for next year, not as optimistic as usual but hope for the best. I think you will always lose more players than average after winning a natty, players are a bit more inclined to move on to the next goal in their own timeline, right or wrong. Much has been said over years of people leaving early (Gregoire, Hextall, etc) that in hindsight looked to be a poor choice, but the choice is theirs to make, I won't hold it against them but I am overly forgiving of people living their own lives for themselves. It sucked to have JT Miller do what he did, same with Wilkie, and I forget the mid year transfer, but I like to think I am mature enough to not disparage people for their choices, the whole glass houses and all.

but hasn't this been the same scenario every year, a first rounder is rare for 3 years, Jost was the only first rounder to leave after 1 year since Belfour... the turnover is expected, planned for, and not a big problem in the past. Seems like bringing it up in todays discussion is like throwing something against the wall to see if it sticks.

if that blows your shorts up, maybe drive by the school for the blind, honking your horn and yelling run!

I understand that, forced into that position when some players didn't work out... it's not like you are picking up a load of bricks at Menards and you grabbed the wrong one, as much as everyone would love the coach and staff of their favorite team to be able to discern the future, it is an art, a difficult art to project the abilities.. ie Sheppard....

nope, but that ship has sailed

I see, my thinking he is now a professional athlete, not just another former player.... My apologies for offending your sensibilities, is it spring yet

Does the MSU guy lose his ability to win the Hobey by signing?

not butthurt at all, not like I responded to a twitter post to put someone in their place.... especially someone that represented my alma matter to the best of their ability.

Don't know, don't care. just get sick of your soapbox crowing every time the word sioux shows up.... like a rash from swamp ass

that is what I was thinking, a way for the top talent, which is mostly GF kids to stay at home but play a level higher than ND HS... hoping the removal of the top cream in GF would bring more parity. Right now 3rd or 4th seed from the west run into a buzz saw. Granted to be the best you have to be the best. You want to play against competition slightly better than you to improve your play. A thumping discourages the lesser team and can build bad habits in the better team.