Matt and I got a chance to chat with Coach Braun for a little while before the game tonight. He's here with his entire family, a bunch of coaches and some very large young men. They are sitting in section 208, if you're at the game.
But Braun was his usual friendly, easygoing self. He had his youngest daughter Blake in his arms as he talked to us, and his wife and other kids were standing behind him. He told us how much he appreciates what we do and how much it helps in recruiting. He's just a such a genuinely nice and gracious guy. He's awfully hard not to like.
It's going to be a good atmosphere tonight at Welsh-Ryan -- it's packed, and it's overwhelmingly Purple for a change. I don't know how much of an impact a basketball game will have on a football player's decision, but it can't hurt NU's chances.
But Braun was his usual friendly, easygoing self. He had his youngest daughter Blake in his arms as he talked to us, and his wife and other kids were standing behind him. He told us how much he appreciates what we do and how much it helps in recruiting. He's just a such a genuinely nice and gracious guy. He's awfully hard not to like.
It's going to be a good atmosphere tonight at Welsh-Ryan -- it's packed, and it's overwhelmingly Purple for a change. I don't know how much of an impact a basketball game will have on a football player's decision, but it can't hurt NU's chances.
