It's not like they're inexperienced sophomores being asked to step up and run over their head. We're returning six athletes with national championship experience, and that's significant. |
When you lose a head coach a month before the season, that's a pretty big speed bump for a team to face. The captains handled it as complete professionals and defused any minor problems that could have occurred. As a result, the team is really focused, committed, and excited about the season right now. |