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Deep Breaths, Friartown: Better Season Than Expected Edition, Perspective

I did a post like this after the news of Paschal Chukwu’s transfer broke back in May of 2015. That edition of “Deep Breaths, Friartown” was more about trying to make lemonade out of lemons while trying to shake of the seemingly illogical move by Chukwu to leave a starting role with a lottery pick point guard in Kris Dunn. Time — and plenty of on-court success since the big man went north to Syracuse — has moved Chukwu’s out of nowhere decision off most Providence fans’ radars. The current hot button topic that is the motivation for this post is the no-show performance by Providence in their Big East Tournament quarterfinal game on Thursday night. While it was painful to watch and I’m sure Friar fans turned off the TV or walked out of Madison Square Garden with a bad taste in their mouths, it’s important to keep things in perspective. And that’s ultimately why I’m writing this. Perspective.

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Providence College to Honor 1994 Big East Championship Team

Per a release from the athletic department on Friday Providence College will honor the 1994 Big East Championship team during the Friars’ January 10th Big East tilt against the Georgetown Hoyas. That game is set to tip off at 12pm at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

Prior to the 2013-14 Providence Friars the 1993-94 team was the only other basketball team in school history to win a Big East Tournament Championship. No word on if any of the members of that team will be present but my guess is there will be some players represented. Some of the key players on that championship squad were Michael Smith, Dickey Simpkins, Eric Williams and Rob Phelps. The head coach was current Texas head coach Rick Barnes.

To purchase ticket packages and individual game tickets please call the Providence College ticket office at (401) 865-GOPC or visit Friars.com.

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