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Thanks for the data. by Porpoiseboy

As presented, we don't HAVE to win FOs to win the game, but man it sure helps. I was actually expecting our FO % to be a bit better against Cuse. It's good, but it shows we might be able to lose the FO battle with them and win.

I didn't get to see the UNC game, and most here were pretty disappointed we let that one slip away. Coach Corrigan as well. Had we gone at least 50% in that game, there is a good chance we would not have lost.

I think the data also supports the original poster's point. Perhaps we should look quite heavily at getting some FOGOs a LOT of practice and instruction with faceoffs over the summer.