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Big win. Watched Purdue a few times this year. Not very impressed.
But congrats to Maryland that they Officially clinched a ticket for their first weekend exit.
But congrats to Maryland that they Officially clinched a ticket for their first weekend exit.
Big win. KW having a great Year 1.
Purdue is in a bad stretch. Have now lost 3/4.
Purdue is in a bad stretch. Have now lost 3/4.
At this very moment I would sign up for that. It would probably mean jumping at least 20 points in the NET. I don’t think anyone expected Maryland or SHU to get to the second weekend this year.
Picked 10th in the pre-season media poll, they are 18-8 (9-6) and tied for third in the league.
If not for Northwestern, he might have a shot at B-10 Coach of the Year.
If not for Northwestern, he might have a shot at B-10 Coach of the Year.
Great win, no doubt, but Purdue will be lucky to win two games in the tournament. All of the Rutgers’ hype is based on their win over Purdue.
Very good win for Maryland. Purdue’s guards being exposed more and more as the season goes on. Gotta give KW credit, this was supposed to be a rebuilding year but he got Young in the portal and he is the elite scorer Willard needs for his offense. Their dancing.
So bitter sweet. I am a big Willard fan but no matter how well he does I want to see Seton Hall doing a little better.
Well I guess the ball is in our court. Its time to return volley and beat UConn. Go Hall!
Well I guess the ball is in our court. Its time to return volley and beat UConn. Go Hall!
Very glad for both Willard and Billmeier.
Hope to see them in the NCAA Tournament. The Committee always has a sense of drama. Give me a 7/10 opener with them. 🫡
So are we, generally. Always have been.
Mayland (18-8, 9-6) is 19th in the NET, 16th in KP and have a favorable schedule down the stretch. Likely will finish 12-8 or 13-7, but could sweep. They’re 4-8 Q1, 4-0 Q2 right now.
They haven’t played a NCAA Tournament since 2019, wow.
They haven’t played a NCAA Tournament since 2019, wow.
Willard will forever be linked to seton hall, and seton hall to him. You want him to be successful to validate that this isn’t a coaching graveyard. You can accept the seton hall job and go on to have a successful career.
Seton hall will always be viewed as a difficult job but it was gaining a reputation as an impossible job. That’s certainly no longer the case.
Seton hall will always be viewed as a difficult job but it was gaining a reputation as an impossible job. That’s certainly no longer the case.
The kill shot to Turgeon's tenure was the '20 tourney cancellation with his Anthony Cowan/Jalen Smith team.
That was Willard’s best SHU team as well.
I kind of disagree. The more he wins, the more it could show how hard this job is. Right now they have a NET of a potential 5 seed. In 12 years we were never a 5 seed. That shows how difficult Seton Hall is. Now I know nobody has them as a 5 seed right now, but if they keep winning they could find themselves as a 6 seed, which we accomplished once in his time here.
I’m not saying Seton hall is an easy job, but as of right now This comment isn’t accurate. In 2019-2020 we finished #14 in the country in the final rankings. We were slated to be a 4 or 5 seed pending conference tournament results. This was a strong year for the big east with 3 teams in the top 15 for the final rankings and butler falling in the top 25 as well
The BIG is having a major down year. Just 2 teams in the top 25 out of 14 schools. During the same week last season, BIG had 5 schools ranked in the top 20. Wisconsin, Michigan, MSU, OSU are significantly down this year
Willard was able to build an experienced roster in a conference rebuilding year. Credit him for doing what he needed to do. The next 2-3 years will show the trend at Maryland
A lot changed during Willard’s time too. Set aside his own development as a coach, recruiter, and program leader for a second and simply look at the circumstances:
**Look at The Big East conference. Totally different ballgame now than when Willard took the job.
**The university changed and upgraded across the board significantly, IMO. Also totally different. Remember all the stuff that got into the media with Joe Quinlan and Sr. Buley? Gonzo was a nut, sure, but you also had to deal with elements that ran deeper. The place was dysfunctional at a time when the league we played in was an insane overbred monster. And that was following what happen with Louis Orr (RIP) which was not perceived well nationally.
There were many accounts of Willard second-guessing his decision in those early years. But he got some good guidance, some ultimatums with time to meet them, and it all worked out for everyone.
**Look at The Big East conference. Totally different ballgame now than when Willard took the job.
**The university changed and upgraded across the board significantly, IMO. Also totally different. Remember all the stuff that got into the media with Joe Quinlan and Sr. Buley? Gonzo was a nut, sure, but you also had to deal with elements that ran deeper. The place was dysfunctional at a time when the league we played in was an insane overbred monster. And that was following what happen with Louis Orr (RIP) which was not perceived well nationally.
There were many accounts of Willard second-guessing his decision in those early years. But he got some good guidance, some ultimatums with time to meet them, and it all worked out for everyone.
Even though we never got the seed offically, we were better than a 6 seed once in 12 years. Still not impressive by the standards of anyone who thinks second weekend is important for rating coaches.
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I was actually thinking the same thing. If this is the year Willard gets to the second weekend (still not likely) and we fail to even dance with the Miracle Worker of Jersey City, that narrative could begin to take hold.
It will take time for that to solidify but I don't think anybody would argue with the fact that Maryland has greater resources at its disposal than Seton Hall does.
Willard/Maryland has had a nice season and certainly have benefitted from a more balanced Big 10.
We beat rutgers who beat both Maryland and purdue perhaps we should be on top ...lol
True. I was so bummed because I thought they both were good shot at sweet 16 or higher.
Wait so we are anointing Maryland a 6 seed on February 17? Ok.
Just 10 days ago rutgers was a 5 seed.
Can we get to the tournament before giving seeds out?
Just 10 days ago rutgers was a 5 seed.
Can we get to the tournament before giving seeds out?
Willard will never get to second weekend. He’s won a total of 1 NCAA game. Maybe he gets another. Terrible big game coach.
Based on that logic, Shaka was a big game coach at VCU, I would assume he’s been in final 4s at Texas and wouldn’t lose by 30+ in the dance at Marquette. How could it be that things change? Is that even possible? Lol I would say Willard won and lost a lot of big games in his time at SHU.
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Coincidentally the one Willard beat with a short-handed Seton Hall team missing both its starters, Powell and Mamu.
Willard's a good coach. He's has resources galore down there that he didn't have here, which will make recruiting easier. They already have a highly-rated incoming freshmen class. It all comes down to the NCAA Tournament there.
Terps about to follow up that win with a stinker L at Nebraska. The KW roller coaster is still going strong.
Playing themselves back to the 8/9 game. Really had a chance to be a 5 seed if they ran off a bunch of wins in a row like they should have.
Md blows the game in ot. The bt is richer but it aint better.
Willard and family are nice people so i am told by people who know them. But as for his post shu career, idgas.
Willard and family are nice people so i am told by people who know them. But as for his post shu career, idgas.
