Comments on Cracked Sidewalks: 2007-2008 pre-season Big East picks

Dang, just missed that. I would agree that he's a...

2007-11-08T22:54:57.820-06:00

Dang, just missed that. I would agree that he's a good choice, and it will likely between him, Corey Fisher and the Syracuse boys Flynn and Greene. Also., I may flip Tucker and Austin Freeman (who could easily be G-Town's second leading scorer behind Hibbert).

Zuch, I tabbed Koshwal to be the Big East's top fr...

2007-11-07T18:17:41.973-06:00

Zuch, I tabbed Koshwal to be the Big East's top freshman.

The format for the bloggers poll follows that of All-Big East voting, ie: choose a POY, then five additional players on the all-league team

Even without Mbakwe, I still think Marquette finis...

2007-11-07T18:02:04.434-06:00

Even without Mbakwe, I still think Marquette finishes 3rd/tied for 3rd, but at 12-6 instead of 13-5 or 14-4.

Also, surprised by the omission of Mac Koshwal on the all freshman teams. He's much more ready to make an immediate impact than Dar Tucker (who's still pretty raw, but will be an excellent player in time).

"How about a Tom Crean coached team? Or was that a...

2007-11-07T11:43:13.346-06:00

"How about a Tom Crean coached team? Or was that a rhetorical question?"

In a year where MU turns over a large fraction of its roster, it is absolutely possible.

But this year MU returns essentially everybody from a very good team in 06-07, and adds a few useful players to the mix.

"I can't believe a Jamie Dixon coached team could ...

2007-11-07T11:40:20.768-06:00

"I can't believe a Jamie Dixon coached team could finish 10th. Of course, if not Pitt, who --- UConn, West Virginia?"

How about a Tom Crean coached team? Or was that a rhetorical question?

I hope a third place finish is not overly optimist...

2007-11-07T09:52:44.937-06:00

I hope a third place finish is not overly optimistic for MU. We will be very competitive, but the bigs and three point shooting have much to prove.