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Message: [QUOTE="laxsummit, post: 2590052, member: 4802"] The fogo issue has not been more about winning more ensuing ground balls as most fogo losses this season have not been about the gb in play but simply snagged or redirected by opposing fogo. Reason why Martin had been relatively effective in his brief showings is that he mucked it up to be a 50-50 scrum for himself and our wings . Few teams will employ that as their main face-off strategy though perhaps we should consider if we face Ierlan or Baptiste in NCAAs. Varello gets constantly critiqued but remember that he also faces a tough schedule. Not many easy matchups to skew the percentages .While his results have varied, he's also had some good games that have helped us win to little mention. He has quick hands and perhaps his winning percentages climb similar to his brother as he gains more experience and strength . Too little seen or known about Phaup, Garlow or incoming recruit Washington but seems clear that Varello will return as our primary. With Delisle graduating, I could see another fogo transferring in to lengthen bench. Goalies run hot and cold and also have their strengths and weaknesses. Can't look at stats and derive absolutes. All season Madonna has shown a knack for making some spectacular saves around the crease, some which have saved games. Think Powell cited that he has a weak hole on some outside shots but that holds true for any goalie . He did not see the ball well in second Virginia and I question whether it being a outside night game with lighting had something . His passing was good, who will ever forget that beauty to Simmons, though his outlets tended to be more hesitant and shortened with personnel changes. I think he had some of his best saves in clutch moments late in tight games , thought he was a gamer who had a real good season stats be damned . [/QUOTE]

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