Tillman deserves credit for a great game plan against a more talented team, up until he tried to run it out. UVA is either the most talented offensive team in the country, or a close #2, and they couldn't score in a settled situation for about 55 minutes.Sativa Specialist wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 3:06 pmIt's enjoyable getting feedback from other knowledgable fans. If it weren't for Towson's stall ball tactic the face-off situation would have bitten Maryland last week.Cooter wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 2:59 pmIt does appear that UMd needed a different strategy against UVa. Just try to keep scoring goals.keno in reno wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2019 2:49 pm Great effort by the players today. For the first time in a decade, the coaches let 'em down.
In the end, it was probably UMd's failure at the Face-off X that really killed them.
On to next year.
Hopefully, Shockey will get back in his groove, and the new kid Calderone will be able to contribute right away on face-offs.
I'm a little concerned about the defense - long pole situation going to next year.
Offense looks strong with Bernhardt, Wisnauskas, Fairman, A.DeMaio and Long back.
I'm not saying Tillman's a bad coach he just believes in a bad tactic.
Bottom line is that Maryland was not going to win the national championship this year, not with Ierlan still out there to win 100% of the face-offs and with so many uncharacteristic weaknesses for a Maryland team.
Congrats to seniors Dubick, Corley, O'Connell, Zawadski, Brozowski et al who broke through for the trophy 2 years ago (and to Dolan for saving the season last week). All great Terps.