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My player, Leonard Wood, tries not to get too over hyped for the home opener. It is after all a single game in a long series of games. He likes to treat each one the same way and play in a consistent manner that will contribute to the long term success of his team throughout the season. If he were to put everything into the home opener, wearing himself out on night one, he might not have the same juice the next game. So he could dominate the opponent one night then drop the next game just as spectacularly. Wood figures that if he keeps his eyes on the prize, the Challenge Cup, he will be rewarded for that. The fans should also appreciate his dedication to winning. Surely, seeing him lift a cup would be much more worth it than seeing him being a little bit more showy on opening night.