Virginia Tech just completed a third-straight successful season under Buzz Williams, and their second consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.  It was the first time since 1985 and 1986 that the Hokies have reached the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons.  If they make it again next year, it will mark the first time in program history that the Hokies have gone dancing three years in a row.

Still, I get a sense that there is a little bit of dissention in the ranks.  That’s understandable.  The Hokies were bounced in the first round for the second year in a row, and had they scheduled a little smarter in the non-conference portion of their schedule, perhaps they could have avoided that dreaded 8-9 matchup.  Notice I said “smarter” and not “better.”  Also, that blown second half lead against Notre Dame is still fresh.  Despite all the successes of this year’s team, the two most recent memories we have of this squad are the blown lead against the Irish and the loss to Alabama.

I’m going to attempt to discuss the concerns that some folks have, but to be honest, I think what most people want to talk about (size) is not the big issue at Tech, especially when you realize that Tech’s teams are no smaller than Williams’ teams at Marquette.  Those undersized Marquette teams made two Sweet 16s and an Elite Eight.  Why can’t the Hokies do that? 

Today, I’m going to compare the size of Tech’s current lineup with Williams’ teams at Marquette.  I’m also going to talk about overall talent, which I believe is the main difference between Williams’ current team and his Marquette program.

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