Well, first, something has to be done so we don't go into the season with a player being arrested. It's has happened far too frequently and two years in a row. Someone in the athletic department has to re-think the orientation for student athletes. Whatever they are doing -ain't working. The St Joe's loss stings. They didn't just beat us. They were up by 27 points. We were inept in every way. That has to be the last time that happens. Also, once again, we started conference play by falling on our faces.
Anyone who has watched the program has to be very impressed Dan Hurley. Players and the team have improved dramatically under his leadership. His heart and fight are on full display every game. His team showed tremendous character suffering heartbreaking loss after heartbreaking injury and never cracking. In fact, they rose above and became winners. That is directly traceable to the head coach
The season was a mild success. A great conference tourney and NCAA run would have been something great. It could have been….alas. Perhaps the most important result of the season is hope. You can see the future from here and it filled with possibility. There is talent here. There is leadership. Most importantly, there is a reason for hope.