<p>I was an Al Maguire fan as a high schooler growing up in Seattle in the 1970s. I remember Maguire and Marquette winning 20 games every season when 20 victories was a big deal (few patsies on the schedule). I remember the teams of Bo Ellis, Maurice Lucas, Butch Lee, Earl Tatum et al. I think one of the reasons for being a Marquette fan was that Al never came across a “jock” coach, and he often spoke about the school as an institution, not just a basketball team. Some coaches today never mention anything about their institutions except the athletic program. I’m glad to hear that Marquette U is experiencing a renaissance. I just wish they hadn’t changed the mascot name to 'the Golden Eagles."</p>