Like or Dislike the Coach's, the teams gelling now!
by lovePSU (no login)
I have read a lot about the Wine and the rest of his coaching staff. I was never really sure why there was so much negetivity about him, (only his third season and second recruiting class) but you have to respect the way the team has performed as of late.
It is easy to see why some would have been upset after the less than stellar start to the season, something like 2-13, but the team has progressed very well. I think that is a tribute to the coaching staff. This team has consistently improved every week. Thats not to say that a really good pitcher doesn't give our batters fits, (they tend to give all batters fits). But, we have found ways to work around the best the others can throw at us. I have noticed each player improving each passing week. They are learning and growing, ISN'T THAT WHAT COACH'S ARE SUPPOSE TO DO WITH THEIR TEAMS?!?
This team is peaking at the right time. I hope they can continue during the upcoming weeks. Early on, many didn't think we would make it to the B-10 tourney. Now we have a legitimate (although tough) shot at ending the season as the number two team in the B-10(and possibly could have been #1 had Mich & Minn played, but thats water under the bridge). Number 2 earns us a buy in the first round of the tourney, that would be huge!!! But no matter what the outcome for the rest of the season, these guys can hold their heads high (players and coach's). But, when you look at the make up, and the attitude of the entire team & staff, nothing less than winning the tourney will satisfy them. They believe, no, they KNOW they can win it! They know it won't be easy, and will have to fight all the way to the end, but, I for one, think they will prevail. It's an ENTIRE TEAM ATTITUDE, and it looks like they have it.
Good luck PSU. Get Ohio State and then.....HAVE FUN!!!