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[QUOTE="FrancoPizza, post: 2191968, member: 5195"]
I think that's an optimistic and patient view that I wish I could buy into, but consider:  JB's track record during the 2nd golden age of SU hoops was built on Hop's and Murphy's connections, combined with a brand new Melo Center.   JB closed, for sure, but he was also in his early-mid 60s and the "old age/retirement" issue was not a factor.   I'm sure we'll rebound and get a decent 18 class, and by comparison to this class, any top 50 signings will probably be heralded as the second coming.   But I'm not ready to believe reports that a 73-year-old is suddenly drinking from the fountain of youth and that a 3rd golden age is right around the corner.

As for the way things were handled with Hop, I'm not sure why JB should get a pass?   He royally messed up the 17 recruiting cycle because of a botched transition plan and basically made it easy for Hop to take the next good offer.   And now?   Other coaches are going to just crank up the heat about his age and impending retirement.   Not only was the can kicked down the road 3-5 years... this notion of stability seems like an illusion at best.    All of this was avoidable - that's the frustrating part.
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