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[QUOTE="IthacaMatt, post: 4698243, member: 405"]
I thought DeJuan Jones had a very good game at LB.  I liked him a lot better than Tolken in game 1.  Yes, quality of opponent, blah blah blah.

Remember when we used to beat cupcakes in basketball non-conference season?  Even though we won handily, we watched closely to see how players performed their roles, did they understand their responsibilities, did they contribute offensively, or were they too timid?

That's what tonight was.

That said, Jones was good, and helped his standing in a position where we need a good backup to A. Robinson.

I thought that the 19 year old, Jalen Neal, was really good. Boy, is he big?!  Very good athlete.  Could be a starter in a couple years.

I thought that Sands was much better in midfield tonight.  Quality of opponent, yes, but he played well, and made many positive impacts on the game.  Aiden Morris, not so much, another bad game.

The two dual national guys; again Zendejas was better than Sonora, but Zendejas has to do more.  Some nice interplay with some guys, but not enough of it.  Sonora, forget about it for a year or two.

Bryan Reynolds is a tall guy to play on the wing or as a fullback. But he was really good tonight, and that shot was lazer.

For 30 minutes, I thought Cade Cowell reminded me of a guy like Weston McKennie, Reece James or Mikhail Antonio; not the tallest guys, but built wide and thick.  And they are quick enough to get the corner on a fullback or a centerback.  He needs to work on more attacking moves, but he's a very good prospect, in my opinion.

Ferreira had a terrific game, so hats off to him!  It's good to have several guys who can get you goals.

Yes they were "supposed to" win, but how often have we seen this situation, only to squeak out a 2-1 or 1-0 win?  Job well done, boys.
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