Heading into the 2016 NA LCS Spring Split, the odds were stacked against Counter Logic Gaming, with roster changes, inexperienced players and vicious competition standing in their way as they sought to reclaim their title.

Before the team flew to Vegas to fight for first place, theScore esports sat down with CLG to review their split, discuss the challenges of bringing in a pair of rookies and reminisce about the highs and lows of the past few months.

Darshan: 'I don't really compare ourselves to [last year's] team'

Xmithie: 'Everyone is more open-minded than before'

HuHi: 'For me I feel like this season started from the playoffs'

Stixxay: 'I knew coming into the team I'd be criticized really harshly'

aphromoo: 'It's very important everyone gets listened to'

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