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Date Posted: 04:47:21pm 12/16/05 Fri,
Author: Stagophile
Subject: Re: The Sky is Falling
In reply to: When the Stags Come Marching In... 's message, "Re: The Sky is Falling" on 04:17:21pm 12/16/05 Fri,

I agree When the Stags Come Marching In...

From a short term perspective, I can understand the results given the loss of Dewitt and the injury to Marty. But even then, the effort was not there the other night against Fordham, which in my mind is the sign of an emotionally broken team.

From a long term perspective, there is alot to be concerned about with a few positives. Beginning with the positives, Jon Han has already proven himself; Greg Nero is a big time recruit for us; and Fr. Von Arx and Mark Reed appear to understand what it is going to take to elevate the basketball program.

However, the momentum of the program appears to be in reverse. Our lackluster performance over the past couple of years (yes, .500 last year was very disappointing!!!) has not lead to our building a strong local fanbase including student body support resulting in the AHY being typically 50% and the other night 30% full. No matter what happens with the AHY, we are stuck there because Alumni Hall is completely inadequate leaving us a difficult situation no matter which way we go. The investigation and ghosts of disgruntled players past still hang over the program resulting in local recruits looking elsewhere (e.g., Trimboli at Vermont, Sullivan at BU, etc.) and locals fans having a negative perception about the program. I am not sure what it is going to take to reverse the direction of the program in a dramatic fashion, but, a breath of fresh air is sorely needed.

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