[Hound05]

I think you’re making a legitimate argument.

The only counter I could offer is:

1. This year Boyle has defeated Mercer, CAL, HHS and LC convincingly in a row. Last years team did not face that competition in consecutive weeks.

2. Last year Boyle had more injuries than just about anyone throughout the year and it showed in the playoffs.

3. This year there have been injuries but they’ve responded better when Bartelson and Colwick have been out. This team is deeper than last year.

4. Last year Boyle was on the road in the playoffs. If their RPI holds up they will be at home and motivated by last years disappointment. :Thumbs:

I think your first bullet point is huge. I thought that would be a big difference between us last year. We had just honestly faced better competition, it’s no fault of anyone because it’s hard to judge how a team you’re facing will look in a year. But I tbink our schedule and the experience we gained helped us tremendously in that game. This year Boyle will be focused and ready, and it will show. Good luck