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We're always challenged offensively, so no surprise there. What is surprising is that we've been an unmitigated disaster at times defensively. We also don't seem to have the intangibles or team chemistry to take an average squad and make it really good. I predict a split this weekend.
rufus, you been under a rock the last few years?
I wouldn't say that's weird, it actually makes perfect sense to me. Disappointing effort against Merrimack to say the least -- I really thought the team would be good for a split at worst. As has been the case throughout Sneddon's tenure, this team has some serious problems generating offense. I mean, 1 goal in 2 games against Merrimack, 3 goals in their last 4 games, and 10 goals in their last 8 games -- that sucks by any standard! I used to think the problem was we didn't recruit quality goal scorers. Now I'm convinced, like many of you, that it's more about Sneddon's coaching, and the style of play we've adopted over the years. Sneddon can't just keep saying we've got to crash the net and our problems will be solved. No, something is fundamentally wrong, and it's been this way for years. Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. We've certainly put that to the test and proven beyond any doubt it's true. Sneddon and staff need to do some serious brainstorming (if that's possible) during the off-season to figure a strategy for overcoming our offensive woes that involves more than simply saying "we need to get to the net."