Finally, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Monty has brought in the most talented team is years. They are young but will develop. I see NIU rising above doormat in MAC. The two part question that I would like to ask Monty...
Did you think the turnaround would take so long and do you think you would still be coaching at NIU and not at a more prominent D1 program?

(12-23-2015 12:51 PM)klake87 Wrote:  Finally, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Monty has brought in the most talented team is years. They are young but will develop. I see NIU rising above doormat in MAC. The two part question that I would like to ask Monty...
Did you think the turnaround would take so long and do you think you would still be coaching at NIU and not at a more prominent D1 program?

No, Yes long gone
MM may be here a total of 7 years before or if he gets a call.

I believe injuries have been the greatest factor in regards to how long it has taken. That's just my opinion and I know it means nothing because I am just a fan and not a basketball coach!

(12-23-2015 03:01 PM)dekalb222 Wrote:  I believe injuries have been the greatest factor in regards to how long it has taken. That's just my opinion and I know it means nothing because I am just a fan and not a basketball coach!

Agreed. It seems that (and I know people hate this) but Highsmith could have had a big impact his freshman year like Wilson is so far. Bowie last year too could have been a lot healthier, he played hurt a lot. Several smaller injuries added up and its unfortunate because we haven't had that depth until now.