and later not stricken by the flu and two contusions, had Halford not been debilitated from his hip pointer, and Winder not have had his storied season interrupted by injuries. Just those things cost this team 4 or 5 wins.

Never mind that Corbin lost two crucial months early with health problems and Austin and Aytes lost for the season.

Despite all of those extraordinary challenges, they will exceed 25 wins with hope for a special finish.