Oh yes I would see how they would be scared to play up... Most of the men on that team are in their 30s playing great as a team early in the year.
They have had their time and C and wanted to play a year relaxed and have fun. For some this could be their last good run at a World Tournament Championship. This team is thinking beyond playing against the "good" north Texas teams but instead setting themselves up for September while your at home watching tv.