This is not at all the article I anticipated writing earlier this bye week for the Monarchs. I spent a fair amount of time working on a summary of the Monarchs season so far (with the two games next week their season will be a quarter over) and wanted some some quotes from Head Coach Mark Briggs to bulk up the article. I learned how to approach the team’s communication staff and arranged an appointment for Thursday following practice. I arrived 30 minutes early for practice, slightly excited and nervous about this new experience, and watched the squad work for 90 minutes only to have Coach Briggs end practice and drive off with no interview.