skyscraper wrote:A lot of loser attitudes on here.
Because of Larry and DM's generous funding, we have seen this program can be a winner. The formula is there and we are in the right conference.
For us to just want to make the NIT every other year or so is pathetic.
The NIT in 2014 was exciting because the program was on the way up and everyone watching knew bigger and better things were ahead and going to the NIT was PART of the journey -- not the ultimate destination.
Jank's scheduling and goal setting make it clear he will be happy to slide into the NIT. This OOC schedule will get us laughed out of the committee room.
I think we can do better. I think our players (some of whom are talented and could grow with actual coaching) can do better with a different coach. I think our fans and students deserve a coach who acts like he wants to be here and engages with them.
Who said they were happy with "just NIT appearances every other year"? The comment I made is that IF our guys don't qualify for the NCAA THIS YEAR, I would at least hope for the NIT. Obviously our non-conference schedule is not going to impress the committee, so I assume we either have to win the AAC Tourney or at least finish a close 2nd in the regular season to have any hope of the NCAA Tourney this year. At this point, I don't see that happening but if all of our best players come back next year and then with the addition of McNeill this team could be much better next year. If a scholarship or two are freed up by transfers out, the bench might even be strengthened so who knows what this program might be able to accomplish these next 2 seasons.
I know you are among those who believe there is no way Jank is going to be able to rebuild this program to anywhere near what Larry Brown had when he left. I'm in the camp that says I hope he can, but if he's not the guy, I trust those in charge or those with enough influence will recognize that in time to at least build/maintain a program that is post-season worthy every year. I recall Matt Doherty envisioning SMU as the "Duke of Dallas" and I love that concept, but obviously Doherty was not the coach who could accomplish that lofty goal. Time will teall whether SMU can find that guy in my lifetime.