Top four guys are all sophomores and are staying at FAU (I think) so I’ll say 60%.
I'll go opposite. I say fat-cat syndrome sets in and they actually disappoint.
Top four guys are all sophomores and are staying at FAU (I think) so I’ll say 60%.
Entirely feasible.I'll go opposite. I say fat-cat syndrome sets in and they actually disappoint.
FAU could have a great season next year and still fall short of the success they enjoyed this year. Making the Final Four is hard enough once, but twice in a row is elite.I'll go opposite. I say fat-cat syndrome sets in and they actually disappoint.
If they keep players out of the portal, then probably over 50% next season aloneChance they’ll make it beyond the first round again before that contract expires? I’d give 30-35%
Exactly…Kinda like UNC and those NIL $$ this season. LOL. FAU should get more/better talent but I just think it will be tough for them to replicate anything close to this season.I'll go opposite. I say fat-cat syndrome sets in and they actually disappoint.
Not sure I agree. Great place to go to school (beaches, bikinis, bars), getting National Attention (Final Four cinderella), only need a few stars and then seasoned roll-players...it's all about the coaching.Exactly…Kinda like UNC and those NIL $$ this season. LOL. FAU should get more/better talent but I just think it will be tough for them to replicate anything close to this season.
Not sure I agree. Great place to go to school (beaches, bikinis, bars), getting National Attention (Final Four cinderella), only need a few stars and then seasoned roll-players...it's all about the coaching.
In college football and college basketball, the success of the program depends on the quality of the coach. Look at USC, Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, tOSU, Michigan...they are top of the heap while they have the best coaching...coach leaves or is fired...big fall off...get a high-quality coach back in...back to their winning ways. To me, college sports success starts and ends with the head coach.
I understand this position. However, I think in basketball the midmajors are in position to make a real move into the winner's circle. I expect places like Richmond, JMU, Iona, Forham, Furman, Davidson, and many more midmajors to become repeat contenders because they can throw their resources into basketball. Schools like DePaul, GT, St. John's, Marquette, etc. that don't have football programs but do have alumni that want to see their school on the big stage over and over (a la Gonzaga), will put big dollars into their programs. The days of High Majors controlling basketball are numbered in my opinion.To circle back to the original question or assertion, it was said there was a high chance that FAU would advance one round next season in the tourney. Pretty low bar but I still tend to think it's more likely they won't even do that next year.
I'm really hesitant to predict continued success at non-traditional powers, great coach or not.
The question is CUSA a one bid league or not. If yes then FAU could easily get upset in their conference tournament. If not then they have a good chance to win one NCAAT game.I understand this position. However, I think in basketball the midmajors are in position to make a real move into the winner's circle. I expect places like Richmond, JMU, Iona, Forham, Furman, Davidson, and many more midmajors to become repeat contenders because they can throw their resources into basketball. Schools like DePaul, GT, St. John's, Marquette, etc. that don't have football programs but do have alumni that want to see their school on the big stage over and over (a la Gonzaga), will put big dollars into their programs. The days of High Majors controlling basketball are numbered in my opinion.
When you say beaches bikinis and bars I want to back off my number actually…Not sure I agree. Great place to go to school (beaches, bikinis, bars), getting National Attention (Final Four cinderella), only need a few stars and then seasoned roll-players...it's all about the coaching.
In college football and college basketball, the success of the program depends on the quality of the coach. Look at USC, Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, tOSU, Michigan...they are top of the heap while they have the best coaching...coach leaves or is fired...big fall off...get a high-quality coach back in...back to their winning ways. To me, college sports success starts and ends with the head coach.