You Determine Your Expectations
You have complete control over your expectations. If you maintain high expectations for the Flyers you may be ignoring reality. Had nothing changed would the Flyers be picked to win the A-10 next year and secure and NCAA bid for the 5th straight year? Probably not. They may have been picked to finish top 5 in the A-10 but an at-large bid would appear remote. Now add in the coaching change and the loss of recruits. AG should prove to be a very fine coach.
He will not be entering next year under optimum circumstances. The roster should be lighter than expected and there may be further erosion. Next season will be a learning year for the players and the new coaching staff. Do we blame Archie for this? I think not. He is responsible for managing his career and what is wrong with success breeding success? Dayton won the regular season A-10 for the first time ever. He produced the most wins of any senior class in UD Men's hoops history. He won COY in the A-10. He was marketable and it was an easy choice for Indiana. Now you tell me what a rational person would predict the UD Flyers to do next year.
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