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[QUOTE="Powellfan, post: 5445500, member: 4819"]
Thomson isn't going to run past his guy or back them down. He is crafty and very smart, but I think those big, strong defenses can neutralize him. I'd be happy with a starting attack of Anderson, Spallina and Thomson, but I think Thomson works better if other guys are drawing slides and he is finishing shots.

It's very difficult to analyze Thomson on attack since he was hurt for five games last year, but it seemed to me they used him as a pure finisher. He didn't seem to hold on to the ball for very long. He had 14 assists in both his freshman and sophomore seasons, but just seven last year. He almost equaled his career high of 24 goals with 23 in five fewer games, which is impressive.

If he had played the whole year, he was on track to score 29 goals and nine assists. Not bad, but something that could certainly be better for a starting attackman. He had the big game against Harvard, but only scored more than two goals once, against Towson. Never scored more than three points in any other game. How much the injury affected him is hard to say. I was confused that they didn't try and use him as a passer more last year, having 28 assists over two years is really impressive for a midfielder.

I really don't like being negative about any of our current players, but if Hottle is playing first line midfield we are in deep trouble. I just don't think he has the physical tools to produce against high level DI talent. He's just not fast enough to make up for his slight stature.
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