It is a bit disheartening to think of how many times we've came into a game saying something like "This is the biggest game of the season for us!" and came away with a loss.
How many times have we passed that test, so to speak?
I think LaFleur is a really good coach, but to continue with that analogy...he's the guy who works hard, studies hard, does his homework well. He's respectful and a good classmate and generally has a good grasp of the material....but when it comes time for midterms, finals, etc...he is just NOT a guy who tests well.
And to his credit many times I think he does adjust well and is often able to remain competitive, but the trouble is like...how many of these "biggest game of the season" or "big tests" have we came out from the opening snap and actually looked like the better prepared, better equipped, sharper team? Very, very seldom is that the case. It's nice to be able to make those adjustments but it's better to be able to come out on the front foot and simply not have to do so.