Message-ID: <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, 02 Dec 1997 17:10:08 -0500 From: Kevin Tompkins <[log in to unmask]> X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.0 (X11; I; SunOS 4.1.4 sun4m) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: tompkins Subject: the Missing Maine "D" Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hey fellow Bear-Backers! I'm resending this as there appears to have been an illegal character in my prior attempt. Sorry, if you are receiving this for the 2nd time... The recent posts concerning the Maine Defensive Ratings indicate to this follower that the team relied on the leadership of Jeff Libby and Jason Mansoff more than they realized (not to mention the key losses of Dan Shermerhorn and Trevor Roenick just as a presence on the ice). I'm not saying that the current Maine defensemen are not working hard out there. I think they just need more playing time and "game" experience. They certainly are playing hard, otherwise I'm sure Coach Walsh wouldn't have them out there. It certainly is clear that they are a young bunch, with the exception of Brian White. But, is youth and inexperience the only factor here?? I am just looking for some answers to explain the tremendous inconsistency pattern that has developed this year for the 1997-1998 Bears. I'd really like to hear some thoughts on the matter... Inquiring minds need to know! As always, Kevin ------------------------------------------------------------- Kevin C. Tompkins Boston Technology, Inc. phone/vmx = 1-800-866-2678(x8740) [log in to unmask] "Ya do.... what ya gotta do... so... JUST DO IT!!!!!"