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SCSU 2009-2010 Season Thread

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Let's face facts. It's obvious that FTLT wants to jump Lee's bones. Nothing wrong with that, but it apparently skews one's perceptions.
 
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First Time said:
I've read how the team feels about both and yes you can say they are just words but I do believe them.
And no I don't know what would have happened if the goalie had been different in certain but neither do you or motox for that matter.
All I'm going on is the stats based on what they have given up.
What I do know is the team is scoring on Saturday and they aren't on Friday and listening to Motzko it's because the team is making adjustments and since he's said nothing about goalie play I have to assume it isn't the goalie they are adjusting to.
Also, you have to consider the fact that Motzko has never been one to give his goalies a long leash if they play poorly or he doesn't feel they are doing to job so why would he with Lee?
Just because he's "his" guy?
Well so is Dunn and we all saw Dunn get a quick hook and a ride on the pine pony for darn near two years.

All I'm arguing is that I believe the rotation will continue until at least Christmas and I believe that is the right thing to do.
It has nothing to do with Lee's development although I do believe he won't get better and won't become the goalie we need him to be by watching.
I do not care who starts what game whether Dunn or Lee but I do know that whoever is in net on Friday, the team needs to pick up their play on Friday.
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I can see why Motzko would want to stick with Lee one game this weekend to see if he can play like he did last year in the USHL. Dunn up until this year couldn't get it done when he got the chance to take over the starting job, but I would play Lee saturday and not Friday. However, your reason's are flawed because stats don't show everything.

When a goalie gives up soft goals and a team gets behind it changes the entire game. Yes they haven't scored as much for Lee, but that could be because they are always behind when he is in net and if they don't trust him as much it could be that they are playing as open and smooth flowing offensive game like they do with Dunn? Now I am making an assumption here as well and it might not be the case, but at least I am open minded enough to realize that.

One last thing. Have you ever heard of a guy named Scott Meyer? He was like Dunn his first couple years. Every time he played he gave up soft goals and was on the bench for good reason. Then Weasler gets hurt he come in and becomes a all american. Sometimes Goalies need extra time to grow and maybe Dunn has finally figured it out? I don't mind that motzko wants to see more before he hands the job to anybody, but I still think he should play Dunn tonight and Lee on saturday to switch things up. In the end it doesn't matter what I think, motzko has already said Lee is starting tonight.
 
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Skeeterman said:
If Lee blows another game, what then?
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We will hear all the same reasons how the offense didn't put up enough points, he needs time, his stats still look good, etc etc. Rinse and repeat. By no means do I want to see the kid struggle and I hope like hell he can get it turned around and play like the goalie we were hoping for. He hasn't been horrible but he certainly hasn't been great.....and Dunn has.
 
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motox said:
We will hear all the same reasons how the offense didn't put up enough points, he needs time, his stats still look good, etc etc. Rinse and repeat. By no means do I want to see the kid struggle and I hope like hell he can get it turned around and play like the goalie we were hoping for. He hasn't been horrible but he certainly hasn't been great.....and Dunn has.
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The one thing about Dunn that impresses me most is his rebound control. The guy has been sucking everything up and giving no rebounds. Lee better not give up a soft one tonight or the boo birds are coming out.....
 
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Dude Love said:
What's everyone's call for the date of Aaron Marvin's first point?
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Ooh! Ooh! Pick me, pick me! I know this one! :D

First Time said:
I love how it's "coddling" when I don't jump on the bandwagon and hammer whoever it is you think shouldn't play.
It's a good thing you aren't a coach, your players would be scared to make a mistake knowing they'd instantly be benched if they do.
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I never would've used the word coddling if this was the first time. But you ALWAYS stick up for WHOEVER it is in an SCSU sweater the minute they are called out for something. Its almost like something goes off in your head, you detect it, and you come racing. And that's fine, you're more than entitled to your opinions, just realize that some of us, tb and myself to top the list but others, might call your analysis as what we see it as.

And I also love how you know my coaching philosophy now too. :D The fact is, I have coached, but I haven't, nor will I "scare" players. Its getting old you misquoting me. What I've said is that Dunn should play Fridays, Lee Saturdays. Once in while, if Dunn has a great Friday, he's earned the right to get the whole weekend. So IF Dunn has a good Friday game in a big matchup, then he'd end up getting maybe 4 of 6 games over 3 weekends, or 5 of 8. On the other hand, Lee getting 2 out of 6 or 3 out of 8 is hardly "benching him."
 
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SCSU Euro said:
Ooh!

And I also love how you know my coaching philosophy now too. :D The fact is, I have coached, but I haven't, nor will I "scare" players. Its getting old you misquoting me. What I've said is that Dunn should play Fridays, Lee Saturdays. Once in while, if Dunn has a great Friday, he's earned the right to get the whole weekend. So IF Dunn has a good Friday game in a big matchup, then he'd end up getting maybe 4 of 6 games over 3 weekends, or 5 of 8. On the other hand, Lee getting 2 out of 6 or 3 out of 8 is hardly "benching him."
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Stop making sense you are starting to scare me!:eek: ;)
 
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motox said:
We will hear all the same reasons how the offense didn't put up enough points, he needs time, his stats still look good, etc etc. Rinse and repeat. By no means do I want to see the kid struggle and I hope like hell he can get it turned around and play like the goalie we were hoping for. He hasn't been horrible but he certainly hasn't been great.....and Dunn has.
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....for 4 games, for the first time in his career....
 
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Hey, looks like Lee must've put together a full 60 minutes. Didn't get to see or hear it, anyone want to give a recap? Hope Dunn can match it tomorrow and get the sweep.
 
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I like this quote from motzko and it backs up what he said on the pre-game interview with do Lyons about Lee needing to be better. It was funny because old Donny boy starting making up his usual excuses and Motzko just flat out said Mike Lee needs to be better or we might need to change things up. I think that was his way of saying I am not just handing Lee gthe starting job, which was nice to hear.

"Mike Lee was real good," Motzko said. "I thought he was solid. He was comfortable. But he's been good for us in practice since Day 1. He got a little rattled there for a couple of games, but this was our best Friday night. For the most part, he's been a confident, solid goaltender. And that's what he was tonight."

On more thing. I just want to send out a big Hello to Don Lyons. I always love how he has to bring up how he hates these message boards, but funny he always seems to know what is being said on here.:D
 
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I also kind of read into it with yes he was rattled, but we didn't help him much either.
We did tonight and in turn he helped us get the win.
 
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