After watching Army play a very determined game against American this afternoon in the nation's capital I could not get over the fact that barely 100 fans were there supporting the Black Knights. Why ? It's not like there is a shortage of folks with a relationship to West Point living in the DC area. The chilly weather left very few reasons to spent the day outdoors. Does USMA have something against the sport of basketball ?
Coach Crews and his staff have done a superb job of making basketball relevent again. This year's team had a VERY legitimate chance to make it to the NCAA tournement. The last 2 season's relative success and the squad returning for the 2008-9 season certainly provides hope for continued improvement.
I think it's time we get excited about b-ball again. These cadets get it - they work hard and play within a system that will allow them to be highly competitive against the teams we are scheduling against. We participate in a great league that is well suited and balanced for the Academy and have an underappreciated coach who frankly could secure employment across the country ; especially when some AD's take the time to see what he's been able to accomplish at West Point.
My hat's off to this year's team - your efforts are not completely unnoticed. Hope you enjoyed the Patriot League season as much as I did !
Coach Crews and his staff have done a superb job of making basketball relevent again. This year's team had a VERY legitimate chance to make it to the NCAA tournement. The last 2 season's relative success and the squad returning for the 2008-9 season certainly provides hope for continued improvement.
I think it's time we get excited about b-ball again. These cadets get it - they work hard and play within a system that will allow them to be highly competitive against the teams we are scheduling against. We participate in a great league that is well suited and balanced for the Academy and have an underappreciated coach who frankly could secure employment across the country ; especially when some AD's take the time to see what he's been able to accomplish at West Point.
My hat's off to this year's team - your efforts are not completely unnoticed. Hope you enjoyed the Patriot League season as much as I did !