Wednesday, July 07, 2004
Strange, but True
Steve Lavin to Ohio State? Why didn't I think of that?A perfect fit. An often maligned young coach takes the reigns at a perhaps soon to be disciplined institution in a major conference.
For all his faults, Lavin led UCLA to five Sweet Sixteens in six seasons. For all of the uncertainty surrounding its basketball program, Ohio State remains a premier institution with a solid recruiting base.