The First Step In Developing A Winning Culture Is Getting In A Position To Win

[RutgersRaRa]

Pikiell has done that with this group, which is a mini-miracle because they aren't his guys. He took a total fvcking train wreck and got us to being in almost every game with under five minutes left. So Step 1 has been accomplished.

Step 2 is the final three minutes of a game, and that requires a different mindset from the players themselves. They are gaining experience this season in that realm, and have a lot to draw from.

The first 35-37 minutes of a game are very different than the final 3-5 minutes. For a long time we haven't been in position to even learn how to close games out because we were down by so many. Things are changing, step by step.

 

[DocRU]

Northwestern stole this win. Which is remarkable since they were at home and a double digit favorite. Pikiell is the real deal for sure. As you say, getting to competitiveness is the first step on program building.

 

[bac2therac]

how did they steal it. They did remain calm through chaos, stuck to their plan and hit some big shots late. I know RU played poorly down the stretch but give credit to Northwestern especially McIntosh.