Pitt/Depaul

[ecompt]

Looking at this league, and without Otule, we're much more likely to go 9-9 than 14-4.

[Golden Avalanche]

My contention is that 9-9 is an absolute minimum we will go. I truly believe something in the 12-6 to 14-4 range is more realistic.

These were the same thoughts last year. We saw what happened.

[groove]

I'd be happy with 11-7, but not shocked by 10-8 or 9-9.

Brew, since you say you would find 11-7 disappointing, do you think Buzz deserves some heat with anything less? This of course, is assuming there are no curve balls, like another off-court player incident, which if serious, would send Buzz packing.

[brewcity77]

I'd be happy with 11-7, but not shocked by 10-8 or 9-9.

Brew, since you say you would find 11-7 disappointing, do you think Buzz deserves some heat with anything less? This of course, is assuming there are no curve balls, like another off-court player incident, which if serious, would send Buzz packing.

If we're 9-9, we'll still make the tourney, but considering the talent, even without Otule, I'd have to think some poor coaching was involved. A run in March would probably be a cure-all, but assuming no other injuries or suspensions, yeah, some heat would be warranted.

[groove]

Yeah and the tourney run is so dependent on match-ups. We could go 14-4 and have a poor matchup and have an earlier exit than going 9-9 and having a draw like last year.

[buckchuckler]

Pitt loses. First 4 game losing streak under Jamie Dixon. Yikes

And Depaul fans rushed the court. Yikes

I'm not usually a proponent of rushing the court, but this seems ok to me. 

[BrewCity83]

Pitt and Villanova are both now 0-3 in conference.

[We R Final Four]

If we're 9-9, we'll still make the tourney, but considering the talent, even without Otule, I'd have to think some poor coaching was involved. A run in March would probably be a cure-all, but assuming no other injuries or suspensions, yeah, some heat would be warranted.

I am not so sure that with the BE being down this year that a 9-9 record assures us of anything.  8th or 9th place in the BE this year may not be that attractive.  Would love to see 11-7.