What I want to see

               When we enter a new season, it is natural to ask yourself, “What do I want to see from this team this season?” Here are a few items on my wish list.

1.      Coach Beard’s optimism will infect the team – genuinely, and not just superficially.

2.      Defense and rebounding – always, perpetually, intensely, no prisoners. Be a team opponents dread playing.

3.      No big egos on the team, even if there are a few players scoring the most points. Team first. We have a new name this year, and that name needs to be foremost, not the players’ names.

4.      A genuine maturity stemming from the large number of upper-classmen on the roster. Bounce  back quickly from defeats. Keep the valleys from being too low. Focus on the task at hand. Listen to the coaches, and always get better.

5.      Stay on the sports page, not on the front page.