Originally Posted by springborofan
I get so sick of the false choice propagated by some on this board. Just because someone believes the team will be down some next year does not mean anyone is happy about it. So, stop being so **** lazy with your debating skills by trying to put words in someone's mouth.
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This is not a false choice. Would you be satisfied with a trip to the NIT next year? Some would, some wouldn't.
Take the time to prove your point: For example, explain to me how next year's team replaces over 65% of the scoring? Provide evidence that the newcomers or existing players will replace the top two defenders (both first team A10). Outline how JC will capably fill in for a three year starting point guard? Less tangible, but just as important, who are the leaders next year? Darrell Davis? Give me your reasoning to believe he will be the leader that Scoochie and Kyle Daivis were!
I'm waiting for your answers. In the interim, stop the BS. All your happy talk about how the program has "reached new heights" won't help the five on the floor when they are down four points with three minutes to go at a hostile environment in Philadelphia or Richmond.
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Have to agree with my man RW here when he says "no thanks". This is like trying to prove there is a God. Unless anyone has a time machine handy, I don't think anyone can really say what will happen next year until it happens.
I guarantee you that I'm as passionate about the flyers as anyone and, OF COURSE, I wouldn't be satisfied with 18 wins next year. But this isn't some **** safe zone where "nary is heard a discouraging word" so please STOP with the "go ahead and be satisfied with 18 wins" crap.
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You think it's ridiculous to expect the best? It seems ridiculous to me to come into next season and expect mediocrity. I doubt Archie is coming into next season and going "man, 17-14 would be a really good season with this bunch." If he did, I bet he is going back to the drawing board on recruiting or coaching or something. Because I doubt he would be happy with it.
I think it's far from ridiculous to point out that I would imagine the head coach is expecting the same thing that many of us optimists (or those with our "head in the clouds" if you prefer). If he comes out preseason and says our goal is an NIT berth, I think most on here would be pretty surprised.
Why not let the team try to live up to those high expectations? If you don't have those same expectations, you're not a bad fan, but you are a pessimist. Or maybe you prefer to be called a "realist"
*snicker*.
