Impressions of the Big East Tournament

I had the pleasure of attending the entire BET over the weekend -- what a blast. A few thoughts:

• -MU fans need to mark their calendars and get out here next year.
• -MU fans need to wear their colors even after the good guys lose. It was frustrating to see MU fans lose their colors after the loss. Frankly, I received countless compliments about MU's season from fans of opposing Big East programs - - did not get one negative or sarcastic remark (and I was decked out in gold all week).
• -The buzz from the tournament extends beyond MSG .... folks all around Manhattan were acknowledging fans decked out in their colors.
• -Fellow Big East fans were nothing but positive towards MU.Big East fans are great.
• -The karma inside MSG and in Manhattan in general was nothing short of sweet. Its one big party with a bunch of fun folks.
• -MU is as good as any team in the Big East. The difference between MU and the other teams is marginal -- its all about playing well on game day. The teams are incredibly evenly matched.
• -Gerry McNamara is god.
• -Pitt will win the Big East next season. They consistently played better with Krauser on the bench throughout the week.
• -Syracuse fans represent. Nobody in the Big East compares.
• -MU's office of alumni relations did a super job of accomodating the MU fan base in NYC -- well done.
• -MSG is a marvelous venue for this tournament -- great site lines from anywhere in the arena.
• -MSG absolutely rocks when traditional Big East teams play (particularly UConn and the Cuse).

I already can't wait for next year's BET.