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The "troll" has left the building.

To those here who could have a decent discussion and disagree without being a jacka$$, I say thanks and Go Valpo! Also best of luck in future endeavors and much success in things to come to the Valpo community. While I teased about the Kool Aid drinkers, it's a darn supportive group of loyal fans and I hope that continues in the future. My wife and I spent some great years at VU, and she even came back to VU to work after getting her masters.

However, there are a couple of people on here that ruin the experience for me, and it's just not worth the stress and aggravation of logging on. So with that, I leave, and remember the glass is always half empty. Haha 

Wow, was that awful. I watched that game figuring that Wisconsin would win, but that was some of the worst defense I've ever seen. That zone was pathetic. Bo Ryan was spot on by saying they should have been up by more at half. The entry pass to the foul line was open all night, and a pass from the top of the key to the baseline should NEVER be open...it happened 3 times last night. Wisconsin's offense was either a 3, a layup or foul line jumper.

My real reason for posting is that I haven't watched Baylor much this year...is their zone always that bad, or were they terrified of Wisconsin and their shooters.

I noticed there was no football blog this week so I'd thought I'd try to help out and channel my inner Joel Osteen...

     "We have a new week and a new challenge. We are focusing on getting better today so we can be at out best on Saturday. Our offense is based on taking what the opponents' defense gives us. We must block their pressure and create opportunities in the run and pass this week. We will have to do a better job sustaining our run blocks and make sure we protect the quarterback on Saturday. We must be sound in our run and pass blocking schemes and pick up their movement.

     Our challenge will be to stop the run on Saturday. We need to prevent the big play on defense and capitalize on our scoring opportunities. I told the team on Sunday we just need to keep fighting. Be the best that I can be in the moment I am in. Work to be disciplined in the execution of my responsibilities for the task I am assigned now.

     I like the attitude of our team. We know our team is capable of coming back. Our goal is to play as hard as we can for 60 minutes one play at a time. Our theme for the year is What's Important Now – W.I.N. Our team needs to focus on what is right in front of them. Be your best in what you are doing now and the future will take care of itself."

#ShieldsUp Go Crusaders!

(all of the above are direct cut and paste quotes from Dale Carlson this year)

I am sure ther are people on this forum who are already aware  , but Valpo's next opponent will be taking on #17 Michigan State this weekend at 7:30. It's a night game though so seeing both might be a bit of a problem unless you TiVo it.