That may be - I’ve been supporting him for years now despite unfounded opposition and am happy to reinforce it for that opposition when justified. Perspective of comparing to others at NU is healthy, and the women’s BB team is the best comparison. NU women’s basketball should be better than it is; the academics are just not as big an obstacle.
It’s just amazing some NU fans just think being critical for critical’s sake is better than recognizing that what we have is really good. Of course Collins isn’t perfect and can improve - I’m pretty sure he knows that and is working hard at it. But it appears it is really for hard for some to admit how good Collins is. And some conveniently forget Collins hired Lowery. And some forget Collins has always been a defense first coach; why do you think Lowery joined on?
There's a lot here. But you didn't answer my question - did you hear what Bruce Weber had to say about his former assistant Chris Lowery?
Why do I think Lowery signed on with Collins/NU? Mainly because he had accepted a job and was working as an assistant at Missouri State or somewhere like that. Even if Lowery thought Collins might be fired, its still worth getting a Big Ten job and going from there. Of course Collins deserves credit for hiring him, outside of the
remote possibility that Gragg demanded it.
But when you write
It’s just amazing some NU fans just think being critical for critical’s sake is better than recognizing that what we have is really good.
you are saying "People should not be objective - they should just agree with me that Chris Collins is a really good coach."
I will remain objective, thank you!
