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Message: [QUOTE="HopJim, post: 2909964, member: 6986"] Have a lot of roots in the Patriot League and believe it will take several years for Marisa to turn around. Was surprised when she took this job. A few points: -BU Men's Basketball rarely draws over 1000 and plays in a high school size gym. If a 40,000 student university can't draw in most non-hockey sports, would be rare to see a woman's program succeed. Facilities are sparse. -Bucknell has a relatively new coach in past 4-5 years who is doing a fine job of recruiting. Army also has had a Top 25 team in recent years. Several others are starting to do well and have a major head start on BU. Patriot League women's sports typically not Top 20 but surprisingly competitive. -With new coach and assistants, likely it will take 2-3 more years before recruiting changes. BU has traditionally focused on North East recruits. Not a big pond to fish in and BU doesn't have much brand awareness outside. [/QUOTE]