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I'm not saying he should play. I'm saying he should not be run off the team. He's earned the right to be on the team, and he should play if he gets his game straightened out. He's obviously struggling now, so I have no problem sitting him. But just because he's struggling, along with the rest of the team, is no reason to consider him a disgrace.

It's encouraging that Brandt played well, but I'm not ready to annoint him the successor. While Kollar obviously has struggled, I think it's sad and a bit disrespectful to want him thrown overboard. I, for one, appreciate his significant contributions to the teams that finished first and second in the nation the last two years. He's earned the right to wear the sweater and be remembered as the player who won the 2000 Final Five and the 2000 NCAA quarterfinal game. While Kollar cost the team some points this year, he also got some all by himself. Saturday against CC, he was the difference. Saturday in Mankato, the tie was his, as he had huge saves down the stretch. At the same time, I agree with Blais that he cannot, out of loyalty, play someone who is not getting the job done. His commitment to the program is too important for that. If Andy earns the PT in practice, he should play. If he plays well, he should play again. If not, he sits. It sounds like the team played better this weekend. I have some hope for the future.

Well, a lot of you have obviously seen the Parise discussion on the other board. Cold feet are understandable, I guess, but it is surprising to see after the signed LOI. The scary part is that the info was presented in a way that made me think it could be credible. This is just a rough week for Sioux fans. The team is coming off its worst weekend in a long time, the roster seems like it could be in transition in a few spots, and now this question about Parise for next year. A good solid effort this week would go a long way toward making me feel better. And as for Parise, who knows what to think? I can't imagine he would be so unhappy as to sit two years. Zach, hang in there. the Sioux win, and they will be winning a lot over the next four years.