Missed opportunity

In terms of public sentiment, Beckman is entering Bruce Weber Circa 2010-12 territory. Relevant or inconsequential, the coach's every move is being nit-picked. It is unfair for a first-year coach that has limited depth on his roster, but that's where we are. Weber was under a microscope for most of his final three seasons at Illinois. The unfortunate spotlight has found Beckman in his first. As Weber learned late in his tenure, it's difficult to reclaim the faith of a fandom. It will be even harder for Beckman, who won't have a promising first season to lean back on.

Klee