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Message: [QUOTE="nychuskyfan, post: 2582403, member: 3456"] Agree that bringing in a new coach is going to result in some turmoil and a transition period. But do you not see that we are already where Pitt is? Don’t be confused by the fact we’re not 0-13 in conference play. - we would be if we were in the ACC or NBE. The parallels are striking: [I]They had an NCAA-high 11 newcomers, zero returning starters and three total players with NCAA Division I experience on the roster when camp opened. [/I][we had 8 newcomers] [I] Attendance is down precipitously. A team that had consistently averaged 10,000 fans since...2002 has an average attendance of 4,154 this season. has lost its ACC games by an average of 20 points. It has lost six of those by 24 or more, including its past three. Among the most glaring issues: Pitt has no physical presence inside, and its shooters are streaky and inconsistent. Coaches break down practice and game tape with players and show them lessons to take. [/I] [OK, maybe there are a few differences] [I]St. John's transfer [URL='http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/3938916/malik-ellison']Malik Ellison[/URL] is sitting out this season because of NCAA rules and will be a valuable addition when he is eligible next year. [/I] [everyone poaches St.John’s] [/QUOTE]