Watched second half of Crabs v. NL. Crabs are very, very good -- big, athletic, and well coached. They've improved a lot. Madlax will have their hands full next week (assuming there isn't another rain delay). NL looked a tad sloppy at times but still very talented. Their offense seems to be getting it's groove back and defense is very solid as always. Final score: NL 9 and Crabs 5. Lot's of healthy parity in the HOCO this year!
It's true, Crabs are for real. The game was 5-4 at halftime and Crabs were on offense most of the second half.
But they scored 1 goal in the second half? this has a to be a joke. NL goalie have 30 saves or what??
yes, the NL goalie played very well, and the two teams were closer than a 4 goal margin suggests. Wait until after Crabs play MadLax, Hawks, and FCA and then decide if I am right or wrong.
You’re wrong. Crabs won’t have a single win against top 4.
Watched Crabs NL game. Yes it was closer than final score indicates. Crabs athleticism on D and at middie will give them at least a shot at beating one of the top four teams. But for starters their man up needs major improvement. It seemed like NL was playing five vs six for almost a quarter of the game. Crabs were atrocious on the man-up (0-7?) AND gave up a shorty. Also their athletic middies and poles should have pushed more transition and exploited unsettled situations. Good coachng + talent will get them where they should be. Wouldn't want to play them later in the season when they likely gel.
This definitely sounds like a totally objective, neutral observer who just happened to watch an entire youth lax game his kid wasn't in, and came away with detailed observations about position groups, play style, and somehow knowledge about their coaching from that one game's worth of exposure.
For sure not a Crabs dad.
