[Husker] Basketball

[Bob Beach]

On 3/5/2005 at 5:37 PM jschlechte at mobil1.net wrote:

>>Why don't you add something new to the discussion? 


     Mainly because I like to hear you complain about my posts.  I notice your posts are always deeply thought out, insightful, and always fresh information.  Some of us have it and some don't.



>>Comparing Collier to Callahan is comparing apples and
>>oranges.  NU has never had a premier basketball program, and
>>the overall expectations aren't the same.



      You are exactly right and that is my point.  We want and demand excellence in football but accept mediocrity in basketball.  Of course that is why people will give Collier 6-7 years but that is also why we can continue to see mediocrity in basketball IMHO.  Is there anything wrong with wanting and demanding excellence in basketball as well as football?



>>Progress is
>>expected and several people have commented on the
>>stabilization of the program and the seeds of success that
>>have been sown.



     I agree the program has stabilized since Nee left but I don't know how of that is Collier's influence or just the fact Nee is gone.  I am not sure how many seeds of success I see.  




>>With the freshman now and the new
>>recruiting class, the next year or two could take the
>>program to new heights, ie an NCAA tourney win.


     It could happen.  That's why they play the games.  However, I wouldn't bet the family farm on it.    



Bob Beach
Man is never too old to learn.  Man only becomes too old when the process of learning stops.