Getting There...

...While we are only four games into the season, it looks as if the team is definitely starting to come around.  Although we know we have areas to improve on, another impressive win this past Wednesday versus Norwich has the team building some nice momentum as we head into the middle of our non-conference schedule.  The final score from Wednesday's game was 14-2, and although the game got off to a slower start than we would have liked (1-0 at the end of the first), our offense eventually began clicking and didn't look back.  The offense was led by Brendan Damm, who finished the day with four goals and one assist.  Freshman James Higgins earned his first points as a Cardinal as he netted two goals and added one assist to finish with three points.  Senior Ryan Hastings added two goals of his own, while Brett McClelland, Nick Travers, Anthony Pafundi, Anthony Tralongo, Cole Anderson, and Tom Duggan all finished with one goal each.  Although the play was slow to start, the team did a great job staying focused and running our system offensively.  Defensively, the team did an awesome job shutting down any opportunities Norwich had.  It was sad to see the shutout slip away, as Norwich scored their first goal with only 5 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but overall, no one could complain about the way the D played...

...Our next game is this upcoming Wednesday versus Morrisville at 4:00 p.m. at the Fieldhouse.  Morrisville is always a tough and gritty team who gives us a challenge every time we play them.  No game this weekend means we have some extra time in practice to prepare for the upcoming game next week.  With a little extra time off, we were even able to switch things up today.  After a shortened practice, the gridiron stars of the past were able to relive some high school memories as we ended early to play some small sided football games.  Watching from the sideline (due to an injury), it was hilarious to watch the inner child of everyone come out as the days of backyard football games came back to everyone.  I witnessed at least four Ray Lewis pre-game entrances, and the pure excitement from playing some pick-up football was definitely a sight to witness.  The talent pool varied to say the least.  From my view, I think I have to give out the MVP from the game I was watching to either junior midfielder Anthony Pafundi, who had a handful of td's and was going all out to say the least, or Freshman midfielder Qusarn "Q" Caldwell.  Aside from the few bombs he threw, which were impressive, the play that most impressed me was his run that made a junior on the team, who will remain nameless, look foolish as he whiffed on the tackle attempt...

...The little football game gave us the chance to lighten the mood a bit, but we were back at it working hard at 8 a.m. practice today.  Scrimmaging for the most part, we were still focusing on polishing aspects of play on both the defensive and offensive ends of the field.  I hope that everyone can make it to the game on Wednesday.  We always appreciate anyone and everyone that can make it out to these home games which we know isn't always easy, especially during the middle of the week.   Well, the next few days promise to bring some warmer weather in the region, so I hope everyone enjoys the weekend and as always, I'll leave you with a little country tune...