Jeff's Journal: We're Hungry and Searching for Redemption
A Diary by Jeff Kunze, Toros Soccer Player
October 15, 2002

I would like to start off this entry by congratulating the Angels for earning a spot in the World Series. A statement was made by the Angels making it to the World Series. The statement is that anything is possible if the desire and work rate is present.

Our soccer team's desire has been hot and cold this year. Last Friday, we played Sonoma State and we beat them 2-0. I could tell during our warm-up that our team was ready to play. Then, Sunday came, and so did our game against San Francisco State. The desire to battle and win was not present. To give you an idea of how pathetic we played, here is a quote from one of the spectators, "Hey Joe, that was a pretty boring game to watch."

After witnessing a poor effort by our team, Joe Flanagan decided to have practice on Monday (usually a day off). For this practice, the soccer balls were nowhere in sight. We did fitness the whole practice for a couple reasons. The first reason is to prove to Joe and Jeff that we are willing to work for what we want to achieve. Second, and most important, to fight through the pain and fatigue as a team. We all know what it is going to take to win a National Championship and it is time to switch into "fifth gear".

The true test will come this weekend. Our last road trip, we were defeated twice by teams we could have beaten. Now we are preparing to leave for another road trip. We will play two good teams and definitely be pushed to the limit. I have a good feeling about this road trip because I know that all of the guys on the team are hungry to win and a search for redemption is also hanging over our heads since the last road trip.

Before I leave you, I want to congratulate one of my fellow defenders for getting CCAA Player of the Week. Nate Reeves, keep leading by example.

Till Next Time,
Jeff

PS- I want to thank Garret, Helen, and Caitlan for supporting us on Sunday and I am looking forward to seeing Tony and Layla. Best wishes to the Newlyweds. Oh, I would also like to congratulate Sean Lockhart for making a huge step in his life.