In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] (Nate Robinson) writes:
|> >[log in to unmask] wrote:
|> >
|> >>
|> >>         Why the hell was Masotta in goal vs. Princeton.(It makes no sense)
|> >>
|> >It was Dan Fridgen's plan to start Brian Masotta in goal all along.  Like any
|> >good coach (Remember Bowling Green's goalie flaming?) when you have two
|> >legitimate goal tenders, you play both, not just the "hot" one.  Masotta has
|> >had the unfortunate experience of ZERO defense in front of him when he
|> >has played.  You really can't blame him.
|> >
|> >>
|> >>         The overall RPI team isn't strong enough to support a weak goalie.
|> >>         This is evidenced by their need to depend on Tamburro to pull them
|> >>         out of defensive disasters(as witnessed during the Clarkson game).
|> >>
|> >You're right, they're not strong enough.  But the answer ISN'T to rely on your
|> >hot goalie.   They NEED a kick in the teeth every now and again.   There's FIVE
|> >guys in front of the goalie the opposition has to get through...  THEY need to
|> >pick up their game or they WILL LOSE not matter who's in goal!
|> >
|> >RPI's played over expectation this year, and sometimes over their head.  They
|> >don't have the depth, or an incredable standout.   Like Maine who is
|> >showing BU that hockey is a TEAM sport, RPI's gonna have to play with a team
|> >attitude to win and we should enjoy the wins we get.
|> >
|> >Jim Chalfonte
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|>
|> [Some things om9itted above]
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|> I've noticed that RPI's defense (and the whole team) plays well when they
|> have confidence in the goalie, and really poorly when they don't.  I agree
|> with Jim, both goalies need experience, and the team needs confidence in
|> both goalies.
|>
|> On the other hand, I was quite surprised at how well Princeton played here
|> in Cornell.  They looked like a solid team, and may be underestimated.
|>
|>                                                 Nate Robinson, RPI '94
 
        Not only does RPI need the confidence, but they also need a solid
        goalie to back them up when they let the opposition get the occasional
        break-away, or when the defense falls asleep and lets the other team
        go on a limited shooting spree.
 
        It would just be real great to have two well seasoned goalies, but
        I think Masotta is too "around the edges".
 
        I think RPI should stick with Tamburro and see how far they
        can go.(If the entire team is willing to try that is)
 
 
 
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