How significant is the first game?

Probably not very. Lots of teams come out of the gate sputtering and later right the ship. This loss to North Florida was disappointing, though, because it was a game we should have won. NF exposed our weaknesses and took advantage of them. We have to fix those things, or we are in for a long season. It looks to me like Gus Leeper needs to be on the floor more. James White provides offense, but he cannot stay out of foul trouble. (Couldn't last year, either.) Until he learns to play defense under control, his time will be limited.