Quest 2.0

Due to public outcry about our penchant for only covering offensive statistical accomplishments, we here at the RAD have decided to throw you "defensive" types out there a bone. Starting today, in addition to covering the Quest for 100, we will also be covering Quest 2.0: The Quest for Not Giving Up 56 Goals.

It's a working title.

Why 56? Well, giving up an average of four goals a game is pretty impressive in roller hockey, and to give up exactly four goals a game over 14 games would amount to 56 goals. But quests don't pursue "pretty impressive" goals, they are in pursuit of "pretty awesome" goals. And guess what? Having a goals against average of under four goals a game is pretty awesome.

Don't think it is? Consider this screenshot of Maxim Magazine's online article entitled "List of Top Ten Pretty Awesome Things".











The defense rests its case.

Surrendering 55 goals on the campaign would bring that average down to 3.93 goals a game, which is certainly worthy of commending, and more importantly, the "Quest" label.

So, to bring you up to date:

Quest 2.0: Not Giving Up 56 Goals
Goals Surrendered Through Three Games: 8
Games Remaining: 11

That would mean, the Soviets are allowed to give up an average of 4.27 goals a game in their remaining 11 contests.

Way to go Comrades, you've earned a margin of error of .34 goals.

Happy now, Andy Schram you easily offended, defensive minded people out there?