[yvonne]

I feel bad for the sports information department. The SID had to publicize the NIT as though making it back were some sort of accomplishment. I watched the postings on Facebook this morning trying to drum up support (likes) regarding the men's basketball team's post season destination. They have to make it look like a big deal when everyone knows we will end up as the No. 68 team, at best. A Mike Ferrari has written "consolation  :(," but he lack of any other follow up speaks even more loudly.

If Bernard Muir had been good at his job, he would have refrained from commenting, leaving his options open until the end of the season, whenever that might be. He could have simply said and done nothing, which would have resulted in few comments. Now, he has the wrath of fans coupled with a commitment to the coach (i.e. his word).

[yvonne]

I feel bad for the sports information department. The SID had to publicize the NIT as though making it back were some sort of accomplishment. I watched the postings on Facebook this morning trying to drum up support (likes) regarding the men's basketball team's post season destination. They have to make it look like a big deal when everyone knows we will end up as the No. 68 team, at best. A Mike Ferrari has written "consolation  :(," but he lack of any other follow up speaks even more loudly.

If Bernard Muir had been good at his job, he would have refrained from commenting, leaving his options open until the end of the season, whenever that might be. He could have simply said and done nothing, which would have resulted in few comments. Now, he has the wrath of fans coupled with a commitment to the coach (i.e. his word).