Yes, I think this is the answer. I don't think folks expect Crean to recruit a bunch of 5-stars to Georgia, but the expectation is that he will do better than Mark Fox did. Mark Fox was not a very good ambassador for that program nor a very good recruiter. I always thought he got more out of the talent he recruited than most coaches would, but he struggled getting the talent to really compete. Crean may have that same struggle, but I think he's a step ahead in being an ambassador for that program and recruiting for them.
I will also add, it seems to me that much of our dislike for Tom Crean is about Indiana more than Crean. I will admit, I couldn't stand him at Indiana. I think he was the one who basically incited their already UK-hating fans to act the way they did on our last trip to Bloomington. He may not have realized just how toxic his words would be, but... well, our team has never returned. (and I hope we never do as long as I live) Cal and Crean have been good friends, though, and I think that will likely return now that he's at Georgia. Georgia fans are much more respectful toward UK, and that will make all the difference. At their worst, we might hear "traitor" chants directed at a player. (that was last night) But they won't rush the floor and trample our players and fans. They won't chant "Eff Kentucky." They won't be told to keep out all the BLUE and don't welcome them at all. They won't commemorate every victory over UK with artwork and "resurgence" posters, popcorn boxes, and etc. I don't have a problem with Crean now that he left the psychos in Bloomington.
