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[QUOTE="Cuse All-In, post: 4992638, member: 8149"]
I was traveling last night and this morning but did get a look at the game stats and some of the video.

Overall, two OT losses to top teams is a great indication of the talent level and improvement of the team.  Getting used to pressure and finishing is something they need to go through apparently.  The downside is that the 2 losses can really hurt us for the post-season, there's no getting around it.  Given the short season compared to other sports, there should be some sort of "reward" in the rpi scheme for an overtime loss against top teams.  But...there isn't so it will be an uphill battle.  I really think there is cause for optimism - the team has been sloppy, can't finish etc. and they still could easily have won both games.  This is the first season since 2020-21 when we move through the season with a chance to seriously compete against the best teams.

Concerns for me are:

1.  Lack of production from Spallina and Hiltz against top teams.  Spallina hasn't got the size or speed to compete with the top defenders and I don't see that changing.  I have no idea what's going on with Hiltz - I'm wondering if March is not using him properly with too much focus on Joey.

2.  Will Mark's lapses are happening regularly and is a continuation of the poor stats he had against the top teams last year with a big drop off in the ACC.  I don't agree with AD31 that Mark is that fragile.  Gait could give McCool the start against HP and let Mark have a rest on a short week. McCool needs to get experience and we should take down HP easily.   If Mark does struggle down the stretch, giving McCool some time now will give him more confidence if needed down the road.  
3.  Thomson should be platooned - he will probably be a star for us down the road but still a frosh.      
4.  I'm still not sold on March.  The offense hasn't looked as good as it should going back to 2021 - always underachieving against the good teams.  I'm hoping if we don't have a playoff run this year, March will be toasted and we get a new guy for 2025.
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