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[QUOTE="intlzncster, post: 3043297, member: 56"]
I get that.  We have definitive headwinds.  I don't discount it.  I'm just of the opinion that we can get back to being a force with the right staff, which we very well might have right now.

It's not like we were a NC contender every year under Calhoun.   We should be able to compete with many of those teams (not necessarily the top teams like 2004/1999 etc).    I'm having trouble thinking of a team Carlton would start for at all in the last 25 years or so.

I've been firm about it taking time though.   Next year, specifically, I think our weakness in the post will again be the albatross which holds us back.

Specific to Josh, don't get me wrong, I'm impressed with his growth this year.  But he was starting from such a low point, that I think that while people are (rightfully) excited about his growth, they are (wrongfully) conflating that with the level at which the talent should be at.   Not sure if I'm stating that clearly.

Look, many of us were lukewarm on Brimah.  Yet he would start over Josh.  We need an upgrade from Brimah.  And I don't think that's unrealistic.

Perhaps Hurley can bring another few levels out of Josh.  And I could turn out to be wrong by the time he's a Senior.   I'm just hoping for more than 'serviceable'.
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