Virginia’s loss to UMBC in the opening round of the NCAA tournament was shocking and unexpected. Heartbreaking and historic. Whatever words you want to pick, go ahead and fill them in. The loss has added fuel to the “Bennett’s system can’t work in the post season” fire, despite the fact that the same system propelled the Cavaliers to a 31-3 overall record (17-1 ACC) and the regular season and ACC tournament titles this season.
Well, Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim had some thoughts on that criticism before his Syracuse squad faces Michigan State today in the second round.