Redman#13 post=444444 said:
Champ The Man post=444365 said:
I know people probably don't want to hear this, but a win is a win, it's all about survive and advance.
I get that, but I thought this team the the best that sju had in years? Better players then last year's guys, but we blow a 16pnt lead in the 2nd half, and njit forces ot? Just wow.
Who said that tho? Did coach? THe AD? Or was it a writer who has never coached and obsessed fans because they saw transfers come in. Fans put the expectation this team with out ever seening them play
The general consensus within the athletic department was that when most of our team entered the transfer portal that we would upgrade the roster. The coaching staff was prepared for the new rule and immediately began working on the kids within the portal that they were interested in. The guys we lost mostly performed well as supporting cast in limited minutes. I can definitely say that the coaching staff and the entire athletic department felt (and feel) that we significantly upgraded the roster in terms of talent, size, and depth.
The real question is how long will it take (if ever) for this group to perform as well as a team, be as tough defensively, and as cohesive offensively as last year's team. The best talent doesn't always win games. Before that judgment is made, let's get through a half dozen Big East contests. These kids are still learning and finding their roles.