Re: Time Warner is not the problem

[Dan Marshall]

Now logan, we both know I know it wasn't you I was calling an optimist LOL

Once again.. I don't think anyone has doubted the ability of Mick Cronin...
The point is that he is in a VERY difficult situation, which is the hand
that was dealt him by the administration, I would in no way blame Mick if he
has difficulty succeeding in this situation.  As time goes by it will get
tougher and tougher before it gets better.  I'm hoping they can get
attendance up, but remember aot of people went last year to support Andy and
the old players... That was the mantra... This year they have to build abond
with a whole new group, I'm certain Mick will have them hustling and playing
hard, but you still have to have some wins to get the average fans back, not
to mention make it "the event" to go to again... 

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address@hidden (mailto:address@hidden)  writes: The point is
this, you have to remember now we compete with all the other Big East teams
for  recruiting, before we only really competed with the CUSA teams for the
Non All  Americans LL - Saying we only  competed with C-USA teams back then
and only compete with Big East teams now is  like saying 5/3rd only competes
with US Bank for your business. There  are 10 other banks out there always
competing for that one prospect just as  there has always been a plethora of
schools competing for  
recruits, regardless of what league you are in.   

I don't know how  someone can think that a first year coach with a Small
arena and limited nat TV  coverage can compete with Syracuse, UCONN,
Louisville, et al. It doesn't  make sense to say that we have an
advantage... Before we had the advantage of  being at the top of our league,
the mid to bottom of the league will not get  better recruits than the top
of the CUSA... All the good ones will choose a Big  East team that offers
more. 
LL- True, when choosing  a school many of these guys want to go to
successful programs but many more of  these guys have a me-first attitude
and what matters the most is PLAYING  TIME.  If they can be a sub off the
bench for UConn/Syracuse or come in and get immediate minutes playing for UC
is  a very strong factor. There is no comparison between trying to recruit
to C-USA  and Big East, apples and oranges. A Big East school will ALWAYS
have the  advantage, even the BE bottom feeders.  

Also what "New 'physincilities'  (I assume you mean facilities) Do we have
for Basketball? It's the same  13,000+ Multi purpose arena.
LL- Sorry, forgot to  spell check. As others already replied, UC has
tremendous, brand new facilities.  You need to take a tour if you don't
think so, I'm 
sure Dr. Breiner would  happily take you on one.   

What's tiresome is  blind optimism, I'm interested in a solution as well,
but blind, ignore the  facts optimism will not get us to a solution LL -
Blind optimist, I  don't know that I've ever been called that before but I
am definitely an  optimist. I have known the Cronin's for a long time. I
played Bball in the early  80's in Mick's father's high school program. A
harder working and experienced  basketball coach would be hard to find and
Mick definitely followed in his dad's  footsteps. Mick has proven he can
recruit, wherever he has been. Opinionated  yes, blind hardly. I guarantee
to you (as Mr. 
Ryan could also) that Mick and his  staff have already put a ton of time
into some big time recruits for the future.  They all can't be Carmelo's but
UC will get their share, you can take that to  the bank (whichever one you
choose). 
 
Logan, Bearcat fan since  mid 70's, not as long as Mr. Gray, but pretty
long.