That makes sense, and also speaks to the culture I mentioned around the time Hayhurst came back. Sure, there were a number of people that interpreted the argument as "Hayhurst sucks" (despite making perfectly clear that that wasn't the point), but they were mistaken in the true meaning of the message, which is exactly what you have described. I know you probably disagree with the nickname that I had given it because of the meaning when politically applied, but it's the only explanation I really see as to what's going on. If Hayhurst, or Praps, or Hallbauer, or any other "sniper" or "natural goal scorer" that comes along are there, the others likely feel that said person will make the contributions so they don't have to put in as much of an effort. Zieky does not succumb to this temptation, and is therefore able to find success. As for the others, well, maybe they do, especially when we found out, during Hayhurst's injury, that everyone else stepped up and the team went on a tear.
The question for Coach Smith is: How does he get the team to understand that everyone must contribute or the team is doomed? Is that what Adessa installed by being a disciplinarian? Is that maybe where Appert failed, given his national, i.e. "all-star", experience? It's obvious Smith has that concept in mind, but now comes the time for execution, as the year of reckoning looms ahead.
