October 18, 2005
Andrew Chern |
The running theme for this team, this year, has been to ask more
of ourselves. We want to play every game better than the last.
This weekend was a testament to this team. Despite a hic-up in
Chicago, having shutout NYU and Brandeis by a cumulative goal
differential of 11-0, we are back on track. After the loss to
Chicago on the road, the team returned with a renewed focus and
concentration. Practice leading up to NYU on Friday could only be
characterized by an intensity that reflected a stoic resolve to
make a firm statement-we can play.
To realize how much this year's group of guys is a team, we need
only look at this weekend's statistics. This past weekend eight
different players contributed to our 11 goals, either via assist or
scoring. Between bright performances by our freshmen and
upper-class leadership on and off the pitch, our team has
unified.
This coming week brings two out-of-conference games, LaGrange and
Piedmont. It is a crucial point in our season. With only five games
left in the season, winning these two games is essential, heading
into our final three UAA games. Coach and D will be sure to have us
focused and prepared, one game at a time.
But, in the end, it's business as usual. And we intend to take care
of it.