[NU Sports] Cats-Purdue

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I completely agree with those sentiments. Obviously we would all like the
'Cats to succeed, and to do so at the highest level. Undoubtedly this is the
same goal that the University administration, athletic department, coaches
and players have. NU sports in general have made great strides in that
direction.

The basketball program has been a laggard. This years jackrabbit start may
have created expectations that were not realistic. The Big Ten season is
usually a sobering dose of reality and this year is no exception. The great
non-conference start made it that much harder to swallow Big Ten season as
the losses started to pile up.

Take Willie's advice-enjoy it for what it is-probably the most exciting
basketball season we've had in decades, and an unexpected one at that. It
doesn't mean we can't hope for and strive for better!

Mike Cohen




On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 7:35 AM, Weinbaum, Willie
<Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com>wrote:

> Sorry for the Sunday morning preaching, but...
>
> The fun for this Cats fan is in enjoying the exhilarating moments and the
> efforts and progress of the team (yes, Mirkovic, Rowley and Co.).  I don't
> see the pleasure in focusing on shortcomings and discounting what the
> players have achieved or might, but see plenty in reveling in the present
> and hoping the ride continues as the team represents all of us with great
> passion, win or lose.
>
> Unless I'm missing something, NU athletics are supposed to be about fun and
> shared experiences.  It's troubling when the disappointments of the past
>  (despite decades of presumably earnest efforts) are heaped onto the backs
> of kids who have nothing to do with frustrations gone by and are playing
> their hearts out to attain new heights.
>
> When I was a student 30 years ago and ever since I have been grateful for
> the dedication that goes into bringing the rest of us so much...even when
> the results aren't what they or we would like.  If anything, knowing how
> hard it is to be successful has fostered an increased appreciation for all
> that goes into trying to maximize the experience and make history.
>
> I may be wearing purple/rose-colored glasses, but I choose to enjoy the
> heck out of all of this.  Just as the Outback Bowl, despite the letdown of
> the outcome, was a blast, so is this.
>
> All the best to everyone...and Go Cats!
>
> Willie
>
>
> >From Blackberry - please excuse typos
>
> W. Weinbaum
> Producer
> 212-916-9864 (24-hour voicemail)
> willie.weinbaum at espn.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com <nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com>
> To: NUSPORTS <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
> Sent: Sun Jan 17 07:53:02 2010Subject: Re: [NU Sports] Cats-Purdie
>
> > And today's production from the center position (which according to Mr
> > Brandt we don't have anyone who can play at NU):
>
> We beat Michigan and Purdue in no small part because Mircovic had good
> games
> against both.  But let's keep in mind that the former has no good big man
> and the latter's got into early foul trouble last night.  Let's see what
> happens over the long haul.  I experienced too many seasons of getting
> hopes
> up only to have them dashed on the rocks of talent-starved defeat.  We have
> a talented back court, but the jury is still out on Luca and they have
> convicted Kyle.
> >
> > Will there even be room for Dennis on the wagon?
>
> I'm from Pennsylvania, but on this one, it's Missouri.  No more games of
> "IF."  I want to sSEE it happen.  I'll always eat crow where the Cats are
> concerned.
>
>
>
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