Like always, a grueling second half begins next weekend. 3 of the next 7 opponents are in the NPI top 10, 3 more are in the top 30. Only CC (at #34) is in the bottom half of the NPI, and barely.
All I could think of when this shot came on the TV is "welcome to sports, kid." A lifetime of mostly disappointment, and it doesn't get easier with age.
I'm gonna throw out a conspiracy theory - Jerry announced his plans to return once he knew Fruechte was leaving and said he wanted to play for Danny, since he was recruited by him, so Schmidt is bringing Danny back.
I had not heard of Brent Brekke before today. Bio says he was born in Minot. He's been coaching at the collegiate level since 1999, currently head coach of St. Lawrence.