Monday, April 12, 2004
Like Father?
Like Esherick.I like John Thompson III, but don't get me wrong. He's no John Thompson. A 68-42 record at Princeton over four years time is not bad. But Georgetown is an entirely different scene. Hoya fans should be disappointed that the the son has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Craig Esherick.
First, recruiting is a big part of the job. As far as I can tell, John Thompson III has only limited recruiting experience.
Second, the players are of a different mind. Student-athletes at Princeton are primarily focused on being students. Student-athletes at Georgetown are exclusively focused on being athletes.
Third, the Big East is a huge step up from the Ivy League. More games, more travel, and more exposure. What's to say John Thompson III is ready? In this year's NCAA Tournament, his team certainly wasn't...
