Bilas Chat Wrap

[BobbyBoucher]

Here is a little pub from the Jay Bilas chat...

Jeff (Cincinnati): Do you agree with Grant Wahl and his Magic Eight in saying that Xavier has a chance to win the National Championship?

Jay Bilas: Yes, I do. Grant Wahl is one of the best in the business, and he has seen just how deep and solid Xavier is. How about the play of Stanley Burrell? That kid has really sacrificed for the good of the team, and a lot of people have noticed it. I think that team is really good.

[Mr. Neutral]

Holy Mother of all that's holy! When's the last time a national college basketball commentator said that X has a chance to win it all?????

Wow. I'm stunned. Pleased but stunned.

[muskieman]

I like that he mentioned Stan. I hope it inspires him to even greater accomplishments. I think that, just for Gary, Stan should shut out the entire LaSalle team this weekend.

[Masterofreality]

I want to crush Lossalle by 90!

How about 121-31?

[muskieman]

Why let them score 31 let's make it 3, that way it is below the lowest score in a half this year.

[tacitus]

post season experience, athleticism, depth, defense, free throws and a point guard.

Need I mention Miller.

We've got the basic formula. But we need to continue to learn each game, we need to keep winning and building up our confidence. We by no means need to win out, but winning the A10 would be a huge boost in that respect. We need a nice seed (a 2 would be ideal and is easily within reach!). And then we need a few bounces starting around the Sweet 16. A lot of factors in winning a national championship. I like our odds! But lets not get too ahead of ourselves. This will turn into a memorable season one step at a time.