Sunday, October 11, 2009

Seeing the trees

Saturday was a great college football game. Too many times we get caught up on the final score. I am guilty of that myself. All week I asked our team to believe and compete - to leave it all out there on the field. They did that. As disappointed as I am for our guys, I am proud of how hard they played. We gave up a couple of plays but played a great defensive game - the best against a Bethel team in years. Offensively we moved the ball but failed to convert in the red zone.

If not for the final score we could feel good about how we played. However, the reality is that the final score does matter and we need to continue to improve. We are off this week so my staff and I will spend a little more time on recruiting (Need to get some more playmakers!). The guys will get some time to heal up before we gear up for our next challenge. A road game in the MIAC!

GO OLES!

Friday, October 9, 2009

Ole Football

As disappointing as our lose last week was I often wonder if the players or the coaches have the tougher time letting go. Our guys responded well to the challenge. They know that Bethel will be a great test for them to see how to respond to the adversity of letting the Goat get away. What I saw from our team this week is a group of guys who were committed to each other and in having fun. The goals we set at the beginning of the year are still within our reach. This is a good football team and they need to believe that in order reach their potential. Look forward to seeing everybody "On The Hill" tomorrow!

GO OLES!