[NU Sports] Thoughts on our new coach: Trust the Plan

[Jim Bendat]

Harry wrote:  We have to think in terms of some down years.  As we all seem to realize,' 06 
was going to be tough without Baz

and Jeff wrote:  My own prediction is that this was going to be a tough year for NU even if
it was one coached by RW

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While I understand the above thinking, I'm no longer buying it.  Last night, Fitz was interviewed on Comcast Sportsnet Chicago.  One of the reporters discussed the above issues, telling Fitz something to the effect of "A lot of people have suggested that 2006 was going to be a rebuilding years for the Wildcats, even if Coach Walker was still around.  You lost your star quarterback, you lost your star linebacker and a number of other key players.  What do you think about that?"

Fitz's answer was beautiful.  He refused to accept the bait; refused to acknowledge that such excuses are acceptable.  Instead, he replied, "Isn't football great?!  There are always new challenges."

Jim B.