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While the crown went to Notre Dame, Marquette grabbed an honorable mention:
QuoteMarquette: The national coach of the year race could easily start and end in the Big East. Sure, UNM's Steve Alford will be in the mix, but it's hard to argue against the jobs done by Syracuse's Jim Boeheim, Pitt's Jamie Dixon and Marquette's Buzz Williams. The Golden Eagles coach has taken a team that was supposed to be down this season but continues to win games it must to earn a tournament bid. They have won three straight overtime games on the road against Cincinnati, St. John's and Seton Hall. The Eagles next face Louisville and Notre Dame at home and have a real shot to end their season with 12 Big East wins. No one predicted that finish in the preseason.