Butler is on the other end of the spectrum- great two seasons, two appearances, but are they talked about as powerhouses? No, not even close. 

Posted by caesari on 6/24/2012 11:55:00 PM (view original):
Butler is on the other end of the spectrum- great two seasons, two appearances, but are they talked about as powerhouses? No, not even close. 

right - if they fail to at least get to the Sweet 16 pretty soon they won't even be a Gonzaga.

Posted by dacj501 on 6/25/2012 5:15:00 AM (view original):

Posted by caesari on 6/24/2012 11:55:00 PM (view original):
Butler is on the other end of the spectrum- great two seasons, two appearances, but are they talked about as powerhouses? No, not even close. 

right - if they fail to at least get to the Sweet 16 pretty soon they won't even be a Gonzaga.

I disagree somewhat, Gonzaga has never made a Final Four, let alone back to back championship games. Absolutely, Butler needs to continue to produce to be recognized (as do all schools) but in the last decade Gonzaga having made every NT is really the only difference between the schools and Butler has made 6. Gonzaga has 2 S16 those being their furthest runs in the time span, while Butler has 2 S16 and 2 CG's. 

Posted by caesari on 6/24/2012 11:55:00 PM (view original):
Butler is on the other end of the spectrum- great two seasons, two appearances, but are they talked about as powerhouses? No, not even close. 

Not talked about as powerhouses. But they've landed some legit recruits lately.  Ex: Kellen Dunham- Class of 2012 is the 78th player in the country (ESPN).  Ex: Nolan Berry- class of 2013 is the 80th player in the country. I don't think this could happen in WIS. Their RL prestige is probably equivalent to A-. In WIS It would probably be a B- or a B.