We had sectionals this weekend. Overall, the results were disappointing (0-4 record, including a loss to Duke-B, to whom I had never lost), but I definitely picked up a few things. The rookies all did pretty well. Shoutouts especially to Bobby and Wes for stepping it up with some massive plays. We had a few injuries (most notably Aaron, and Cockers from two weeks ago), but that wasn't really a huge factor in three of the four games. Overall scores:
Davidson 13-0 NCSU
Duke 13-4 NCSU
Duke-B 13-12 NCSU (that one hurt...we dropped the winning score)
UNCG 15-10 NCSU
I think we, the team leaders, need to make practice much harder, and actually work on the things that we will do in a game. We just figured out how to cut deep in a spread offense this past week in practice after we drilled it like crazy, but those cuts still weren't coming very much in the offensive flow. We had some really good ones, but overall, they weren't there. Also, hands were a big issue. We lost to Duke-B mostly because we kept dropping the disc. I don't really know how to improve that, but if anyone has a suggestion, I'm open.
Only thing is, we really need to figure out how to make practice and tournaments conducive to having everyone improve, both rookies and veterans. Probably easier said than done, but if I miss the A-team next year, I plan on having a leadership role on the B-team (both on and off the field). I won't be too much of a hard-ass, but I've definitely got some big plans. We were pretty good, but we're gonna be better, I guarantee it.
On a side note, pictures coming soon. I have a bunch on my camera, and Holly Czuba always takes good ones, and I saw her on the sidelines for this tourney as well. I'll be linking to her site as well as mine once the pictures are posted.
Wuf Wuf,
bitches.-Chuck Yu
#2, NCSU-B
