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OK, you guys need to lighten up a little bit.  It was a tough loss, but these guys are improving and showing potential.  The games are more competitive, they are much better coached than under Osteen, and now we are getting mad over close games.  That is a better attitude than last year. We are not seeing 72-12 losses.  Guys, this is going to take time. The talent pool is low and this team does not have a lot of depth - let's be realistic here.  There cup board was not exactly full when Cecchini got here. 

Campbell is a better team this year.  Drake could have been a nice W, but if the defense continues to play like that, they will win a couple more games. Staal will be better I am sure.

As for the critiquing, I want them to win but I am a realist.  There was no way this team would win 6 or 7 games.  Again, a 4 win season would exceed expectations.  After that, then Cecchini can focus on getting players that meet his needs.

OK, you guys need to lighten up a little bit.  It was a tough loss, but these guys are improving and showing potential.  The games are more competitive, they are much better coached than under Osteen, and now we are getting mad over close games.  That is a better attitude than last year. We are not seeing 72-12 losses.  Guys, this is going to take time. The talent pool is low and this team does not have a lot of depth - let's be realistic here.  There cup board was not exactly full when Cecchini got here. 

Campbell is a better team this year.  Drake could have been a nice W, but if the defense continues to play like that, they will win a couple more games. Staal will be better I am sure.

As for the critiquing, I want them to win but I am a realist.  There was no way this team would win 6 or 7 games.  Again, a 4 win season would exceed expectations.  After that, then Cecchini can focus on getting players that meet his needs.

I have been a Valpo FB Dad for 5 seasons.  This season's defense has shown a lot of improvement, but the offense has declined.  There is a lot more experience, talent and depth at WR than we have seen this season.  Hoffman didn't always recognize when to throw the ball away, but he did a good job of distributing the ball to many different receivers.  Using multiple receivers spreads the defense, creates more favorable match ups and opens up holes for the RBs.  The inconsistency with the passing game, and interceptions may be a product of the QB trying to force the ball to 1 or 2 receivers every play (in multiple coverage).  Rotating receivers promotes player development, and ensures that WRs have fresher legs than the DBs in the 4th quarter.