A live account of Steve Pikiell's introduction to the Rutgers media and fans.
The day fit the situation.
A bright, sunny day without a cloud in the sky. The beginning of spring - traditionally a period of rebirth and fresh starts. That's exactly what I began to think about when I stepped out of my car at the RAC on Tuesday morning.
As I approached our beloved truncated pyramid, it hit me that this was the first time I was walking into the building for a men's basketball-related event without feeling an overwhelming sense of shame, dread, or embarrassment.