This equity is what really drove the partnership. It is an honor to be part of the tradition of Marquette athletics, from the legendary Al McGuire to its ongoing success as a member of the Big East Conference.
It's a big deal for our kids to go back home
Houston has been a very fertile recruiting area for us
I think the exposure we get is good ... Seeing us in person is huge. Kids get to see us face to face, see our style of play up close, see the way our guys carry themselves.
I've been very impressed with the level of play, locally
They needed to expand their fields, and I knew how to do that
We want to meet the desires of students and attract students who would otherwise consider other options
As far as calling kids, I say, 'Listen, we have enough talent in this area, that in a few years we could make a run at a national title,'
With just the kids from Kiski Area, Valley and Burrell and schools within the next 20 minutes, we could build a great team ... If we can bring in kids from all over the WPIAL, we think there is a tremendous opportunity for success.
There's a lot of talent. I think it's an untapped resource. Other parts of the state, especially the east, get more attention from college coaches.