tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post5302773626579209796..comments2023-10-20T04:16:20.694-05:00Comments on Cracked Sidewalks: What Does It Take to Make the Final Four?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-64332284559659280032009-05-05T01:29:00.000-05:002009-05-05T01:29:00.000-05:00Excellent analysis. The only point I would add is ...Excellent analysis. The only point I would add is that excellence is built, not found or garnered in a day. The rap on Tom Crean was he could "start" something special, but could never build momentum on it.<br /><br />One need look no further than our on history to realize success begets success. Al's first major recruiting coup, George Thompson, led to Dean the Dream, Marcus Washington, Bob Lackey, Jim Chones, Larry McNeill, Maurice Lucas, Butch and Bo and, well, you get it!<br /><br />The three amigos were an outstanding -- perhaps overwhelming -- start. But the problem was that once they were in the door, the only recruiting coup Marquette had was Lazar Hayward. Hence, we never got past the second round.<br /><br />Buzz started with 2009-2010. This is something wonderful to build on. But if we expect to hoist another banner in the corner of the Bradley Center, Buzz needs to do what Al did -- build on his early success.<br /><br />Just remember, Championships Matter!Championships Matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554899243261404007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10389503.post-75525024594170404022009-05-04T13:34:00.000-05:002009-05-04T13:34:00.000-05:00Aaron Bowen should end up as a ranked player (thre...Aaron Bowen should end up as a ranked player (three star or better) as defined in this article. In Scout's latest update Bowen was bumped up to a four star player and ranked as the #19 shooting guard. When Rivals updates their rankings soon Bowen has a good chance of cracking their top 150. A major key for Buzz and Marquette going forward is to build upon the strong 2009 class, and Bowen is a very good start to that goal.Zuchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699285663689930173noreply@blogger.com