Brewster comes in forecasting national championships. In 2008 he starts out 7&1 and all of the rumors start about his next team. Sets high expectations and fails on many levels.
Kill comes and talks about a 4 year plan. Brick by brick he stays true to his forecasts and builds an ever improving program. His support by Gopher fans and his national image is evident. Smart guy!
Pitino's comes with a concept built on defensive intensity but is clear in his belief that he will have to recruit a type of athlete that fits that concept. Then he makes a huge mistake and wins the NIT with Tubby's guys and some stop gap recruiting. Rumors start to fly about his next team. He then adds to the mistake with the biggest hype game of the year with dad and family in a hanger on an island. Support waivers among fans and the media.
Pitino and our program will be just fine. He simply set proper expectations but then really exceeded them. I think next year will be a decent year but the year after should be very exciting.
Kill comes and talks about a 4 year plan. Brick by brick he stays true to his forecasts and builds an ever improving program. His support by Gopher fans and his national image is evident. Smart guy!
Pitino's comes with a concept built on defensive intensity but is clear in his belief that he will have to recruit a type of athlete that fits that concept. Then he makes a huge mistake and wins the NIT with Tubby's guys and some stop gap recruiting. Rumors start to fly about his next team. He then adds to the mistake with the biggest hype game of the year with dad and family in a hanger on an island. Support waivers among fans and the media.
Pitino and our program will be just fine. He simply set proper expectations but then really exceeded them. I think next year will be a decent year but the year after should be very exciting.
