I really like this fresh approach to treating big games like big games. I understand the need of consistent structure and the psychology of understanding the process of a whole season, but to me if you treat a big game like any other it probably wont go well. Coaches can say what they want but tgey all know damn well the players are treating this game differently than the purdue or indianaor illinois game. Now as a coach, you can either create additional tension and stress within yourself by fighting this or downplaying the moment (sound familiar?) or you can screw it and embrace it. I dont think niether is wrong. I just happen to like it one way over the other.