The team should play hard game in and game out - no arguments there. I do not view the good effort in that game as some great accomplishment, nor did I state that.
However, based on UB playing a very good WVU team to a virtual tie for 30 minutes, I took away some optimism for the MAC regular season. If Adams can build upon this game, the Bulls will have three legitimate scoring threats in Jones, Adams and Powell. Add to that potential for a Hardnett, Jack, Smith, Foster, Blocker or Ceaser could have a good night, could make the them a very good (and more consistently so) offensive team. Being consistently good on offense plus playing hard on defense will give the Bulls a good shot with any of the teams in the MAC. I will continue to be a glass half full person - but not handing out ribbons for a nice effort.