A few things I’d like to see after 8 days off in The 2nd Annual Odierna Bowl tonight:
- Mullen not taking faceoffs if we’re up 10 in the 2nd half. We’re on a short week before Colgate & I’d like to see Angelo get extended reps outside if going in after violations.
- McCool & Co. getting the ball out fast on clears in preparation for Colgate’s 10 man this week. Rice & English making solid decisions on “punt return clears” & not forcing it trying to swim 2 defenders at midfield if it’s not necessary.
- 2+ goals (I think he gets a hatty) on at least 40% shooting for Deere. I think they’ll look to feed him early & often to boost his confidence & get him going. Deere needs to show improvement in his shot placement & bury these opportunities.
- Extended PT for Bear. I’d personally love to see him get runs on the 2nd mid line (I have visions of Hottle drawing a slide & slinging it to Bear to unleash a lefty wing rip) but hoping for at least a full quarter on attack.
- McCarthy with at least a goal but ideally 2. He’s beaten his man off down the alley or off hesitation plenty this year but he needs to take shots when open once his hands are free instead of immediately passing to X or hesitating & inviting the trail check. We really need to get his confidence going. Him being a threat will open up so much on offense.
- Plenty of young guys in the 2nd half. Scott, Kellogg, Bolognino, O’Farrell, Hunter. Cam Ryan, Kolby White, & Jack Schell have all burned their RS as well.
- Spallina & Hiltz each hitting 200 career points. Let’s get this awesome stone out of the way.
- VALUE THE BALL on offense & no offsides/substitution penalties….we’re too far into the season for that & need it ironed out before conference play.
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