Syracuse at Norfolk 1/4/13

[SyrCrunch11]

Originally Posted by mikeas

I'm a Conacher fan. I'm saying he just doesn't have the size or physique to be a tough guy. Every minute he's in the penalty box is bad for the team, he's a goal scorer.

Obviously a lot of Crunch fans on the boards here. As an Admirals fan I'm familiar with all of the guys. Been out on the town with several of them on multiple occasions including Nielson. Not happy with Tampa Bay's affiliation change one bit but I'm rooting for my home team no matter what.

No one said he is a tough guy. He is a pest, and takes people off of their game. Pissing people off can make them want to lay you out into next week, and it probably plays to your advantage knowing that 8/10 times. And if someone is going to get into it with him, he isn't afraid to drop his gloves. Not being tough, just fiesty.

[Phillyfan11]

Originally Posted by SyrCrunch11

No one said he is a tough guy. He is a pest, and takes people off of their game. Pissing people off can make them want to lay you out into next week, and it probably plays to your advantage knowing that 8/10 times. And if someone is going to get into it with him, he isn't afraid to drop his gloves. Not being tough, just fiesty.

EXACTLY! Well said. Nothing wrong with him sticking up for himself or trying to fire the team up. Over the course of a season 4 or 5 scraps a year isn't THAT detrimental to the team. I never understood why people have this big an issue with guys scrapping a few times a year.