(08-16-2021 09:57 PM)JSchmack Wrote:  

(08-16-2021 09:49 AM)LostInSpace Wrote:  Not interested in nit picking over Fordham’s stature. They’re more prominent and have greater financial resources than the other A10 Catholics which is what matters.

What's the point of resources if you don't, you know, use them to at least not suck?

Duquesne's had a rough 20 years as well, but they have been so awesome at helping the league the last five years. They're going to be good soon. They get it.

Good question. Fordham had 10 winning seasons, 8 NIT appearances, 1 NCAA appearance and multiple conference championships (admittedly against weaker completion) in the 15 years before joining the A10. Duquesne had two winning seasons and no post-season appearances during that same period and they defected the A10 for an ill-fated year in the MCC. Duquesne had a rough nearly 30 years. Four winning seasons from 1981 - 2018.

It’s hard to fault the presidents who invited Fordham given that the members wanted a presence in New York with Rutgers impending departure. Fordham had been the most consistent winner among themselves, Iona and Hofstra. And they had more money than either of the other two. Plus it was a chaotic time. They thought Temple was leaving with RU and WVU when they started vetting candidates. They had no idea that VA Tech would be an option let alone interested in joining the A10.

Fordham needs to make a decent coaching hire as Duquesne finally did. Putting money into improving facilities as Duquesne has would probably help to, but they’ve got to find a good coach.