Post by yoteforever on Sept 20, 2015 7:45:57 GMT -6
The Drake game was very encouraging for a number of reasons. First, we beat a team handily that we should have, and did it in a very convincing style. Secondly, Wesley opened up the play book and extended the field and Saeger responded. Third, and I said this in previous posts, our defense is vastly improved, and they just might be good enough to keep us in all games we play. And of the offense can be opportunistic, that would be a good thing.
But there are two other things I'm seeing that I'm extremely enthused about. First, the coaches are really interacting with the kids, and that is making a difference. They are jacked up, they have smiles on their faces, and they are into the game. Secondly, we have a lot of leadership on the field. Lage, Shufford, and others are willing this team to play hard all the time. I haven't seen that in a very long time. We have some really strong leaders on this team, and that will pay dividends once we get into the Valley. They wanted the shutout yesterday, and when we stopped both their field goal attempts, there was genuine enthusiasm from the team that we held them and thwarted the kicks.
We are starting to believe in ourselves, and that's the key to this season. There is confidence and enthusiasm, I like what I see so far.
But there are two other things I'm seeing that I'm extremely enthused about. First, the coaches are really interacting with the kids, and that is making a difference. They are jacked up, they have smiles on their faces, and they are into the game. Secondly, we have a lot of leadership on the field. Lage, Shufford, and others are willing this team to play hard all the time. I haven't seen that in a very long time. We have some really strong leaders on this team, and that will pay dividends once we get into the Valley. They wanted the shutout yesterday, and when we stopped both their field goal attempts, there was genuine enthusiasm from the team that we held them and thwarted the kicks.
We are starting to believe in ourselves, and that's the key to this season. There is confidence and enthusiasm, I like what I see so far.
