You can tell me 'the season doesn't hinge on this game' but I'm aware of that... doesn't matter.
I can think of only two other type of games that would be more critical.... a playoff game, obviously... and a final game of the season in which a win makes the playoffs and a loss knocks you out. Other than that.... not even half way thru the season... this game tonight is crucial.
We all know that one game doesn't define a team, (I've said that myself many times, and said it after the loss last week), but tonight? I'm not so sure that holds true.
