If I sat in the bleachers like the Quakes are playing...

• Field positioning: The bleachers are pretty cozy, but we can free up some space on the aisle if we all squish up in the middle.  That way the opposing fans can come in and take advantage of the free seats with easy access to the concessions while we are falling over reach other on spilled beer in the middle.  I do not want to see two of our own players going for the same ball, not moving for a throw in, or Wondo playing defense.

• Lose focus in the last 15 minutes: I spend most of the week sitting in comfy chairs - a nice sofa for the EPL matches on Saturday mornings; an ergonomically designed chair that supports my lower back at work  and a lounger on the deck on a sunny afternoon. None of these chairs builds up the necessary core strength needed for a full ninety minutes on a rock hard aluminum bleacher at Buck Shaw stadium.  There are some players on this team who appear to be unable to maintain their level of effort (fitness) or focus for the full 90 minutes.

• Inch perfect passes:  Somehow, when we start out, we have a plan to navigate down the steps, down the path behind the goal and buy a beer, but somehow wind up with a bulgogi sandwich and a pretzel instead. The end result is that we’re even thirstier than when we set out.  The players seem to have lost confidence in the fundamental skills and plan of action that were on show in the first couple of games.

• Making the playoffs: I can cruise Expedia all year, but if I don’t give up my hard earned cash, they won’t give me reservation for a playoff game.  Besides, if I don’t put some money in the bank soon, I won’t have enough saved up for the trip.  Time is running out to bank enough wins to make the post season.