Recent content by djnyork

Matta left a pretty well developed bunch of players - physically and basketball IQ - ready to continue on. Not coddled, unready for the next step. But he came from Hoopeston, IL where farm tough kids learn to play for the right reasons. Give this new guy some time.

NIT ? Not going to make the NIT. Not even close unfortunately.

Grew up in Cissna Park. Went to Illinois State 1975-80 when they had Smithson (then went to Witchita State) and were ranked as high as #4 nationally at one time (knew those guys personally from dorm life - RIP Del Yarbrough). Saw ISU lose to ISU with Larry Bird in the NIT live. Saw Ron Jones...

Fundamentals are not taught nor forgotten overnight.

Really ? I'm an Illinois native - 35 years worth. Now been in MS for 24 years. Just saying - in a state of a little over 2 million people, there are 3 D1 football programs - 2 also being in the SEC and both ranked in the top 25 (Ole Miss and MSU) USM has to take the third fiddle players at...