REALLY? So you don’t find losing by 11, after being up by 12 (late in the 3rd IIRC), and being outscored by 13 in the fourth quarter, “particularly awful”?? Let me guess: you’re a fan of “participation trophies,” too, lol??
Anyway what’s even worse is that I was in a Hoboken bar packed with people watching the NCAA men’s tournament and they actually put two TVs, out of maybe 30, on our game when we were up in the third quarter. I knew a bunch of alumni who happened to be in the bar, as well, and watching what transpired over the next half hour - with other people who either are not Scarlet Knights - or are just typical New Jerseyans who like to rip on our athletic programs - made it even worse. That was, in a word, pathetic.
No - the 4th quarter was a disgrace. If I was to judge the team by that quarter, most of them would be losing their scholarship - especially whoever it was that through 3 of the same dopey pass to the opponents practically in a row.
But i don't judge the team and the season by that quarter, because I realize all the issues that contributed to it.
I'm going to say something I have never said on this board - I am disappointed in the success that Rutgers has had since their Final Four appearance. Some of that was due to poor recruiting, some of that was due to Vivian being who she is, some of it has little to actually do with the team, some of it (injuries, illnesses) was just bad luck. Disappointed, not mad. And on average, not convinced that a coaching change would have made a huge difference.
In spite of everyone trying to deny it, this year was better than last year - and who knows how it would have gone without suspensions and dismissals and the head coach missing?
Even though CVS cannot recruit as well as she once did (and no, she can't) she has stepped it up and isn't getting chopped liver either. I dread what recruits RU will get without her, unless they choose when the time comes to go after an expensive, experienced and successful coach from a major program.
