If Skat doesn't play, I fear this could be the game that we look back on and say that STs lost us the game. I think 3rd and short/medium will be more difficult without Skat's ability to run through tackles and falling forward. We'll likely have more punts/FG attempts than in other games unless the coaches get really creative or Leavitt is Superman.

I definitely think we can win without Skat, but I worry that it puts pressure on everyone else to play well. STs seem like the area most likely to crack under any additional pressure.