I hate to use injuries as an excuse, but they are a reality in this situation.

Part of the sloppy play is due to playing people that wouldn't be playing if the better players weren't hurt. These players would be getting minimal time, but instead are forced into playing major important minutes. Unfortuantely, it's not one or two players hurt but even more.

And having some of the better remaining players nicked up doesn't help either.

I've been to practices from previous teams (men and women) and watched the coaches go over very specific things and practice them over and over and over. Come game time, you would think it is all new to the players.

The coaches know what they are doing. And they recruit like crazy. We are getting ladies here we haven't gotten since Lisa and Tina. BUT THEY HAVE YET TO PLAY A GAME!!!!

At least give the staff a chance to have the TEAM they recruited play a full year before the vultures come out.

I don't accept mediocrity, but I understand the reality of not having your horses to run the race.

If everyone plays next year, and there is no improvement, that's another story.

BTW, having been through this with the men's team a few years ago - the players, coaches and RECRUITS all read this board.

If you feel the need to criticize, make it constructive.