Who caught Tinkle's postgame interview. I took 2 very positive things from it.
(1) The last play in OT that won the game for us. Tinks said originally was going to call for 2 high posts with Ellis handling the ball. Then he thought that ISU defense would all be focusing Ellis handling the ball, making for tough jumper or no open lanes to get the ball in good position. He changed his mind to go with the unexpected in having Rundles handle ball, and trust him to make the right decision or create for himself. Turns out Tinkle was right, ISU did not expect anyone other than Ellis to handle the ball, in turn giving Rundles an open lane to get the ball to Strait. Strait was the 1st option too. That to me was a sign of learning from past games as a coach. GREAT JOB in playcalling, execution, and outcome. :thumb:
(2) Nearing the end of regulation Tinkle said he was trying to go with offense and defense situational switches. He had planned to put Dlouhy back in for Mayes. Dlouhy politely told Tinks his shot was and is not there tonight. Dlouhy told Tinks to stick with Mayes, Dlouhy thought Mayes was the better person to have in there tonight. I heard this, and was positively shocked anyone would be that honest and sacrifice like that. :thumb: :thumb: to Dlouhy for being unselfish and putting the team 1st. It took until the last regular season game, but finally, much needed SR leadership and unselfishness that makes or breaks a team!!! Thank you MATT, that in my book is STEPPING UP and leading. That kind of attitude alone should benefit the GRIZ in the BSC, and be huge toward every player believing in one another and buying in.
Granted it was a close game again, but this fan cannot be anymore happy with tonights outcome and how it played out. :thumb: :thumb: for Mayes and Hasquet on the boards. Unbelievable. That game was a true indicator how much a difference the "little" things make a big difference. :clap:
