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IronBlood

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There are only two noticeable differences that I 'see'.


1) connecting with the community. I think Fuente is a good man, but I don't think he made much of an effort to connect with fans, media etc. Pry has made a concerted effort to do that. That said, that connection really means jack squat if he doesn't win games and I don't think that connection is going to help him win games. It is just sort of something that should come part and parcel with the job.

2) what seems to be a bigger emphasis on establishing a culture (any culture); whether it is hard work in the gym, the 'hate to lose' mentality - it seems like that will be a big focus hopefully not just year one, but going forward. That said, Fuente 'tried' to do things and failed, so I'm in a prove it mindset and so far Pry hasn't proven anything. This is one that he needs badly. It is already painfully obvious that there will be no quick fix in recruiting and if he doesn't establish that culture and develop players better than his peers, this train is going nowhere fast.



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Posted: 05/09/2022 at 11:38AM



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