Dana O’Neil at ESPN weighs in:
As a Penn State graduate, I’m often asked why the Nittany Lions can’t be more relevant in basketball.
And on the surface, it does look like one of the seven sports wonders of the world: good conference, nice facility, deep-pocketed alumni, a loyal fan base desperate for something to cheer about in the winter.
Like most issues, there are no simplistic answers. There are a lot of things that make the job a challenging one — where, for example, is Penn State’s recruiting base? Northeast kids lean Big East; Chicago and Detroit kids think Big Ten but not necessarily Penn State.
But to me, the single greatest obstacle between the Lions and success is the administration.
At best there is disinterest. At worst there is neglect.
via Some things never change at Penn State – College Basketball Nation Blog – ESPN.