We actually had 10 scholarship players this year, but I understand your point. Obviously, we lost quite a few guys we thought we'd have. Expectations by some for this year were a little high. The team improved tremendously. It's still playing quite well. I'm glad that we get all of this extra practice and at least a couple extra games. I know some wanted the freshmen to play more, but you play to win. The young guys can learn in practice and by observation, just like the transfers. It's also good for them to get this extra time with the team.

I hope we can build the program described. I think 20 wins is not too much to expect on a yearly basis (with an occassional exception). I think we're headed in that direction, and I think this tournament time only helps that.

The story refers to them twice as the "Golden Flash," rather than the "Golden Flashes." But I guess it could have much worse mistakes than that.

On another note, Kent State is going to be really good next year. Holt seems to have had a huge game. Justin Greene had only eight points. The big guy Justin Manns stepped up his game too.

Tuesday is a big day for the MAC with Ohio @ ETSU 7pm, Buffalo @ Iona 7:30pm, Kent @ Colorado 9pm. I hope the MAC can keep winning. Next year it would be nice to see the league step up with Ohio for once near the top and not a middle of the pack #5-#9 seed finish as it is almost every year.