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[QUOTE="Sgt Cuse, post: 293892, member: 1701"]
You better set your alarm then, because while it appears you missed AO, you should still be able to watch DC2 in action.  And to the larger point, if you don't think Seikaly was a work in progress, you are taking romantizing the era to new levels.
 
The problem with over-romantizing the 80s is that it tends to have one denigrate the present.  Loads of Real Talent is here!  Flynn, Wes, Fab, Dion, MCW, and DC2 are headliners.  They will be in the NBA, give them a chance.  These are highly regarded McD type recruits.  Now more than ever, they are coming in.  I know it hits a nerve but Flynn vs Sherm, Wes vs Billy, there are comparables there.
 
As for guys who won scores of games, you're joking right?  KJo just left with the most wins of anyone.  BT is poised to break it.  The era right now is winning more than any other time in SU history.  And at a higher level and with better seeding and placing better in the conference.  My original point is we are in the midst of the Golden Era right now!
 
It was Poppy who wanted nothing to do with win/loss records (along with other accolades).   I had to use the '13-'14 squad because people who prefer the 80s, as a rule do not recognize or accept defense.  The SU culture makes it hard to evaluate a defensive oriented team, especially when not allowed reference to win/loss records and such (and you know they will be the first in line to tell you that defensive efficiency is not a universally recognized stat). 
 
Other unincluded subjects in the comparison along with defense are depth, coaching, and foul shooting.  I believe that is because those subjects do not reside in the fond memories of the 80s portion of the brain.
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