Robbie Avila has hit roughest patch of college career; Josh Schertz says center is resilient

"Ultimately it's my job to figure out how to make his life easier."

No one knows Robbie Avila’s game better than Josh Schertz, who recruited him to play a system and fit his skills into what became a well-oiled machine at Indiana State.

SLU was showing more resemblance to that offense a few weeks ago as Avila rounded into shape after two early-season ankle injuries slowed growth.

But his recent “regression” — a word used by Schertz — has become a red flag that the coaching staff will need to prioritize along with reducing overall turnovers before the Billikens resume play with two road games.