at the end of november, we were 10-9-4-1. it was until february, when there was a 3-7-0-2 record, that we faded. this season, the after new years schedule is easier. the west coast trip is this month. staying at .500 is all i expected to see in the first half of the season. with the easier schedule(than last year) in the 2nd half, there is still reason to be optimistic if there can be as many wins as losses until january.