I know this isn't the usual time, but I wanted to record the raw, unfiltered emotions.
The men's squad suffered its first loss of the season today, and in a season in which we are 3-1-1, the loss itself is not the end of the world. The way in which we lost, however, leaves me in pain, confused, and befuddled. And I guess I have myself to blame for most of these feelings. I spend hours-upon-hours during the week thinking of the perfect scheme, whether we have the right personel, preparing for all mishaps. And when we are beaten by the unforeseen (because these factors are unforeseeable), I feel really really horrible.....like I do now.
We were beaten by a very fast pitch and several very fast strikers. And we reverted to some of our old habits, losing composure when we fall behind, even though our offense is clicking just fine. They broke through twice in the middle of our defense and twice on the flanks. When they went up 3-2, we suddenly played like the world had collapsed on us. Needless to say that made things worse.
Well, there's no point going further right now to try to fix things for future games. I'm just going to marinade in this horrible, horrible sensation of confusion this evening, and hope that I break out of it soon. I applaud everyone's effort today. I'll take the blame for not having foreseen the pitch conditions.
Georgie? Where's my beer, dammit!
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Guys,
ReplyDeleteThis one is on me...there is no doubt that we were in a fight today and they had some fast strikers but we were playing very well also.
I commend everyone's effort throughout the ENTIRE game and appologize for my incredibly bad lapse in judgement. I feel that my actions gave the opponent an unnecessary sense of confidence...and the PK didn't help either.
Fortunately were are still in excellent shape in our division and still have the opportunity to finish on top. I have avoided any suspension and assure you all that I make this one up to you. Pending the birth of my first born son...literally...I will be out there next game helping us get back on track.
We've got A TON to play for these last 3 games so let's shake this one off...that means you too Walter.
Vae Victis
- Robb
I don't think any of us expected to go through the season undefeated. Our last games are all winnable, so lets go out and get it done.
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