Another major chore is becoming easier. After a full season on the job, Dunbar knows much more about his players and his rivals. We're much more comfortable. The coaches are more comfortable with the players and the players are more comfortable with the coaches. We have a handle on the conference and what to expect.
Experience is a tremendous advantage.
And the Panthers want to experience that championship feeling once more. A lot of players just thought it could happen rather than trying to make it happen. We thought teams would lay down for us, and obviously that's not the case. The guys really know now what it takes to win the Gateway. We jelled in the spring, and we're looking for big things this year.