By Dec 30th after playing Wichita State we would know whether this year’s team was headed the right way, maybe to make the NCAA. We would have opportunity to show wins or at least competitiveness with quality programs. We won one of those games and yes I count the Providence game, and were not really in any of the others. Now I would be in shock if we could stay on the floor with Wichita State let alone Nova on Jan 20th. Not even talking about teams like Cincy and Houston in conference. Does anyone out there see us progressing to be competitive in conference and making the tournament?
That's why i watch the game...
Times were once pretty rough
I remember going to a game vs Nova when Gampel first opened in fall semester of '89.
We were coming off a disappointing 88-89 season (think we were preseason ranked #15 after winning NIT in 87-88.
They had a coach that no one considered to be great
At that time, that squad had no superstars with the most talent in backcourt (Smith, George, Gwynn)
Had a couple of freshmen forwards gel (Scottie B and Henefeld)
Had a center rotation that got the job done
Had a bench of role players that "raised hell" when called upon
Some how, that team found their chemistry and put it all together.
No one could have imagined what would happen next in the nest 25ish years of the cow fields of 0621
Fast forward almost 30 years...
Not sure the same magic will happen...but I'm going to keep watching and supporting my team with pride.
Although things seem bleak, this program will be back.
Enjoy the season...