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Message: [QUOTE="ivorytower, post: 3310867, member: 6888"] Unless Mellen practices early this week its unlikely he plays Saturday. My guess is more likely Rutgers. Newer defense has jelled nicely. Kennedy had those penalties that resulted in man down scores and beat down alley for score but he's limiting talented ones well enough and has that quickness to roam and recover than just stick. Marked tapes of all four games and the actual numbers of ones when he's been on ball have been 0-0, 0-0, 1-1 and 2-1 with neither Nichetrn or Holden scoring in second halves with one assist between. Also watched the primary and secondary slides of all and respectfully disagree about slides, believe that they have been timely especially in context of our approach where we slide later than earlier.. Backline been hedging well and moving in and out to depending on ball location rather than just worrying about cover and that is good team d. Off ball awareness has been good with few instances of ball watching , DiPietro showing capable stick and carry, as you noted little problem with ten man ride as crisp passing and close has ability to run by if pressed. Appreciate Murphy's physicality. On tape there were some down hill dodges l and separation from up top by Hobart mids that resulted in some scores but that's gonna happen when pressuring . Two new dm's have strengthened unit and given it greater offensive potential. Dami displaying strong fundamentals with his feet and checks. Aviles showing game to game improvement. Still hoping to see more upfield transition and still think Kennedy possibly returns on occasion to lsm as originally planned when Mellen returns Fernandez is great on wing though Phaup winning most outright. Helmer bit larger and that size will be needed to be put to use more agaisnt certain opponents. Biggest defensive issue to date has been man down but also have noted that Colgate and Hobart have been very efficient on man up agaisnt all. [/QUOTE]

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