I can't help but wonder if the players are playing down for one of two reasons. I won't say one of them, but the other is getting Butch fired. We lose this game, he is gone. Not what I want. I honestly thought if we salvaged an OK season Butch would get his second shot at a run next year, but I can't say I would want to keep this cast if we lost this game. A loss here is the sure fire (see what I did there?) way to solidify the end to his job as HC here and everyone else that comes along with him. Even having a close game, in my opinion, might be enough.