Coach Michael Huger knows there is a learning curve. Reaching the MAC semi-finals, and winning their opening round game in the CIT validated his belief that things are going to improve over the 5-13 conference record last year. The growing pains are going away, optimistically sooner rather than later. Not only do the older guys now have a better grasp of his system, there is the added benefit that they can help teach the new blood.
Pressed for a starting lineup at the media day, he said that it’s still an open competition. Competition is a word he used frequently.