I know this is really early, and that we need to be focused on this years team (Totally Amazing, by the way, definitely a team that will be remembered in Weber State lore); however, I think Weber is on the cusp of establishing a dynasty the likes of which haven't been seen at Weber since the late 70s and 60s. Granted, there were great teams after the Collins/Mattos era, but nothing as dominant and long lasting. The key is, obviously, Rahe, and the players. Look at the players Weber will have for the next few years, and with a little lucky, the players Weber could possibly pick up in the upcoming years. The second key to establishing a dynasty is that the team will be deep and full of talented players who will only get better under the Wizards tutelage. The third key, is continuing to recruit players who will buy into the program and are willing to learn and be molded. Its great to get really talented kids, but the key to recruitment is getting kids who have talent, but also understand the importance of playing as a team. Team Chemistry is the fourth key...
Next Seasons line up and depth:
Point Guard: Lillard, Dent, Benson, and Cottle...
Shooting Guard: Hughey, Pablo Coro (Freshmen who will see plenty of time next season), Blake Davis (might be red-shirted). Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Dent played a little at the two.
Forward: Hansen, JC Wing, Jake Orchard (most of the Cats who play the 2 can also play the 3 and vice versa. Bullinger can also play the 3)
Power Forward: Bullinger, Washington, Ramos (I wouldn't doubt seeing Washington play the 5. Mahoney will be used at both the 4 and 5. I heard from him that he is going to really work on his shot and offense over the summer).
Center: Panos, Morris, Mahoney, Byron Fulton (I could see Fulton being red-shirted)
Pelo, Stroud, and Larson are all going to be on their missions. I will totally miss McCoy and Davis, you can't find better people and players... I'm sure coach will have a couple of local guys on the team as red-shirts.
Next Seasons line up and depth:
Point Guard: Lillard, Dent, Benson, and Cottle...
Shooting Guard: Hughey, Pablo Coro (Freshmen who will see plenty of time next season), Blake Davis (might be red-shirted). Also, I wouldn't be surprised if Dent played a little at the two.
Forward: Hansen, JC Wing, Jake Orchard (most of the Cats who play the 2 can also play the 3 and vice versa. Bullinger can also play the 3)
Power Forward: Bullinger, Washington, Ramos (I wouldn't doubt seeing Washington play the 5. Mahoney will be used at both the 4 and 5. I heard from him that he is going to really work on his shot and offense over the summer).
Center: Panos, Morris, Mahoney, Byron Fulton (I could see Fulton being red-shirted)
Pelo, Stroud, and Larson are all going to be on their missions. I will totally miss McCoy and Davis, you can't find better people and players... I'm sure coach will have a couple of local guys on the team as red-shirts.