Dear Coach Lavin,
Tough loss today. I'm writing this prior to your press conference which I'll skip as I'm sure you'll spin the loss like you always do. The guys "played hard til the bitter end" or "kept fighting" or whatever other cliche you'll throw out there. The fact of the matter is that this season has been a colossal disappointment. I know you're goal is to make St. John's a consistent winner and a program that doesn't have to sweat out Selection Sundays. But quite honestly, we're not any closer than we were four years ago. I'm a Mets and Jets fans too, so I'm familiar with being asked to be patient and that the "plan" will eventually come to fruition. But the last two years was the waiting part for St. John's. This team is an NCAA Tournament caliber program. The NIT is supposed to be a one year stepping stone to the NCAA tournament the following year. Look no further than the team we beat in the NIT last year and the team we lost to in the second round. St. Joseph's and Virginia are both improved and are going to the tournament like they were supposed to.
I'm by no means writing you off as St. John's coach. I do want you here. The caliber of player you've brought in have been a breath of fresh air after the Mike Jarvis and Norm Roberts years. But something has to give. Your guys are juniors and sophomores. This was the time.
I know you're probably at the podium making it seem like the NCAA Tournament is still a possibility, but I assure you, it's falling on deaf ears with the selection committee. It was as soft a tournament bubble as I can remember and by the time a few bids get stolen in these conference tournaments St. John's won't even be mentioned as a bubble team. This season can only be described as a failure.
Again, the once proud St. John's basketball program will be playing on weekdays during the NCAA Tournament is happening. Please try to figure it out next year. We've waited long enough.
Sincerely,
Keith
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