I know that Princeton season is long over, but I felt this was the only place I could ask this question. I have been saying that the reason Princeton has not been dominant like they once were is because the admissions has cracked down and they can't get the players they once got. That said, they are still getting some great players and should be beating a lot of the teams they are losing to. I talked to a former Princeton player, and he thinks that Tierney's style worked well for so long, but since the game has changed, time has gone by him a bit. In fact, I can give two good similar examples involving great College Basketball coaches. That is:

John Thompson and Denny Crum. They were great coaches and had Hall Of Fame careers, but, as time went on, they didn't do quite as well. It seemed like, as soon as the three-point line came about for the 1986-1987 season, neither coach did quite as well. John Thompson went to 3 NCAA Title Games in the 80's, winning won and losing the other two by a total of 3 points. Throughout the 70's and 80's, Denny Crum went to 6 Final Fours and won 2 NCAA Titles. However, after the three-point line came about, neither coach returned to the Final Four again. Maybe the three-point line didn't work for the style that was so successful for them. IMHO, both of those coaches might have stayed too long.

I have said that the style of game that Princeton was famous for during their glory days-smothering defense and methodical, ball-control offense-worked great for years, but since the game has changed so much, it doesn't work as well this day and age. I have also said that, if Tierney runs and guns it more, things would be better. But now, I am starting to wonder if Tierney and a different coaching style and type of offense may not click.

Now, I think Tierney should coach for at least a couple more seasons and see what happens. However, if they get the same results, IMHO, he should retire.