when those programs weren't contenders, they didn't have stars
Both teams have had "sustained success" (by any reasonable measure) for 15+ years, with very few top recruits over that time period.
when those programs weren't contenders, they didn't have stars
In addition to Wisconsin and Gonzaga, Tony Bennett is on quite a run at UVA without stars (Butler, Xavier and Wichita State also). If you can consistently recruit top 100 players, and you can implement a well coached system, you can have sustained success without lottery pick talent. Also, once you build the program, it's a lot easier to attract stars.
Was your goal to summarize the 10 posts above you Pilch? Because if so, you succeeded
After we take care of Vandy and Kansas? Sure
This
Wtf are people thinking? The program was in the pits of hell. It won't turn around over night.
So does Manning get credit for going 4-2 with 2 top 50 wins while missing 2 of his top 5 players for each game? Or is there still zero evidence that he might be able to bring Wake back from the redacted era? I need a ruling.
We will know a lot more in February or March.
Why the fuck do you need a ruling now in late November?
We will know a lot more in February or March.
Why the fuck do you need a ruling now in late November?
Wow it's such a surprise people are extremely skeptical after what we experience the last few years, people that aren't skeptical are problem number 1.
Wow it's such a surprise people are extremely skeptical after what we experience the last few years, people that aren't skeptical are problem number 1.
There were and are enough questions about Manning's coaching ability to warrant skepticism. On the other hand, it's obvious that he's not a complete and abject failure like Bzdoofus, and there have been enough positive signs thus far to justify some optimism. There's no reason for people to be so dug into their positions so as to be sniping at each other, particularly after a win like tonight's. Really wish we could get away from eating our own after the last five years.