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We stunk in weeks 1 and 2 no doubt by UpperEastSideIrish

But the team seems to be figuring out responsibilities. If we played this game on Labor Day, I think we lose. But the D seems to be understanding where to go and getting there now - fast.

So the criticism was somewhat warranted a couple weeks ago. But I will say the upswing in performance on D has been pretty remarkable - rarely does a coach “get the message through” in only a few weeks.

For the latter, we should tip our cap and be thankful he’s here. If the trajectory continues upwards, he may be a man with a bright bright future as an assistant and HC, at ND or elsewhere.