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Message: [QUOTE="ivorytower, post: 3868102, member: 6888"] Reassessment needed by any staff. No need to be a bridge to later years because enuff talent here to be very competitive. Seek a few high end players at any position in portal to expand talent core even if for just a year . Know other ACC squads already seeking despite being in playoffs. Roster size might slim of its own accord but some cuts might be consider to refine focus if roster sizeunwieldy. Refhuss skillset expanded last year ,it's not only his production that needs to be replaced but the large role he had. Offense can run through young star Hiltz if initiated below but he's a wing and Ref began much behind the cage where Seebold will primarily operate. Plenty of good depth at attack but need that third piece that complements entire 6 including strengthening ride to help early transition d Offensive talent there to fill out first line but important to look at two way abllities given our ssdm dm personnel absent Dearth. Rejuggle if needed. A frosh Olexo being given runs before others speaks volumes. He may be one that's better with a ss than a pole .Aviles is athletic and can expect a bounce back but his size isn't made to cover all. If Murphy returns, maybe switch back to dm as at best occupied agaisnt players with size. which many mids have. With Dearth gone , you dont take Kennedy off lsm if u dont have to . he's a AA on both sides of ball period , just hope he's here , both goalie candidates are capable and willing to pass upfield which affords more transition. Could see Page taking Barlow spot with Clary moving to close given different stick skills and bodies. Adding a competent defender from portal should be priority and believe a decent third will be found amongst the many candidates as there are some with ability .Will say that easier to work with those that have m2m skills than not nm. Predict our d is better next year after a full fall of prep. Fogo. Phaup both great and grates depending on matchups . He's going to be our primary but we are going to have to replace Varello. Besides a glimpse of Savage, saw h.s. clips of other faceoff youngsters on roster who displayed good athleticism getting up and out. Maybe one or two are ready after a year of development. If not , portal should have a viable complement to Jacob. I look forward to next year, think team will be competitive. [/QUOTE]

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