After the closed scrimmage with Belmont over the weekend, the Mocs were set to go back to work today. Shulman said the scrimmage went "exactly like we wanted it to."
That's very interesting. Belmont is a very good program and one that is well respected nationally. The Mocs may or may not have been able to go toe to toe with Belmont (after all, the scores aren't allowed to be reported on), but the fact the Shulman feels positive about is nothing but good. Shulman also has talked about how he feels like he was too high strung last year. He probably was- then again, the whole program was high strung last year.
Is there a chance that this more laid back approach that Shulman says he plans on taking will be good for the Mocs?
Maybe. After all, a common complaint on MocFans is that Shulman is too controlling of the team and doesn't let them play loose and the way they are most comfortable playing. If Shulman really is looser, then maybe this helps the team play looser and therefore perform better. Maybe there will be fewer sets on offense. Maybe there will be more aggressive defense. This can't be a bad thing- especially after watching them get bogged down offensively last year, and many times in recent years.
So there is plenty to work on- there's no doubt about that. Freshman always have plenty to work on. I'm starting to feel a wave of optimism run through the program. That's a nice feeling. There is real excitement about this team and the youth that is coming with it.
Can the Mocs build off that excitement? They could.
Tomorrow is the Blue-Gold game, and thirteen days after that comes the first game against Tennessee Temple.
It's time. Plenty of growth opportunities. Plenty of excitement. Plenty of exciting moments going ahead this year.
GO MOCS!
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