Running, of course, is part and parcel of practice. With a mere four weeks between the opening of practice and the first game, all efforts are designed to break down the offense and defense, and then teach the players how to execute them. The coaches are optimistic. The players are accepting responsibility for the team, she explains, and that bodes well for the season. There are no jealousies.
Players are respectful of each other.
They like each other as people. Come tipoff vs. Vermont on 15 November, when the 1997-98 Rams take the floor for their first real game, we'll all see how the work begun months ago is paying off. All, by the way, scored in double figures, as did Cocchiola. Hvizdak and freshman Shannon Murray each had five rebounds. Inside scoops The A-10 Media Conference Call was scheduled for 12 November.