Re: Best USI basketball coaches of all-time
I agree with your assessment regarding the loss to Maryville in the GLVC Tournament. There was no excuse for such a loss. Many of us longtime USI fans were more than upset it happened on our home floor. But, does everyone recall how Pearl could not beat Ray Harper and Ky. Wesleyan his final three years at USI? There were boosters upset with Pearl for losing to KWC! I just accepted KWC was better in that case, and I wish Bruce had remained at USI.
That said, would I rather win by breaking rules (i.e. Herdes) and later getting caught and forfeiting an entire season? Or take a chance Watson will grow into this position at USI? Believe me when I say I want to win like the days of Pearl, Gouard, Bowles, Tate, etc., but I do not want to relive the scandal. It hurt USI's image, damaged its reputation among all the GLVC schools, and we are still trying to recover.
I do agree with you about this season being critical. The GLVC is just a shadow of itself and is very winnable. I am betting USI gets to 20 wins and the NCAAs. If not, while I am not a coach-basher at all, then a review of the program is in order.
Originally posted by bkingbroker
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That said, would I rather win by breaking rules (i.e. Herdes) and later getting caught and forfeiting an entire season? Or take a chance Watson will grow into this position at USI? Believe me when I say I want to win like the days of Pearl, Gouard, Bowles, Tate, etc., but I do not want to relive the scandal. It hurt USI's image, damaged its reputation among all the GLVC schools, and we are still trying to recover.
I do agree with you about this season being critical. The GLVC is just a shadow of itself and is very winnable. I am betting USI gets to 20 wins and the NCAAs. If not, while I am not a coach-basher at all, then a review of the program is in order.
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