CinciX12;698972 wrote:For the better. Who wants to watch a bunch of white guys frolic around on a court saying things like 'excellent shot, sir' or 'fabulous fast break execution chap'.

Tiger2003;698851 wrote:The Fab 5 changed basketball. If you're a fan of the game this is a must see. Who cares that it is Michigan. It will be very entertaining and us as the viewers will get to see the inside of the whole story.

vball10set;699192 wrote:^^that's a good way to put it--they changed the culture of the game...but to me, they were a bunch of arrogant punks, and I may watch it because I know how it ends--and that's worth the price of admission itself

WebFire;699207 wrote:Of course they were to an OSU fan. But seriously, they were arrogant punks; that was part of the fascination. I think it was Rose that described it as "swagger". But back then, no one used that term. Also, they weren't the only ones doing the baggy shorts thing. Black socks, maybe. But I think the "culture" was already changing, and they took it to the next level. They were definitely the most popular doing it at that time.

vball10set;699165 wrote:it didn't change the game of basketball, but it did change the way it was perceived and the demographic who followed it...it appealed to hip-hop nation, and that alone put millions of dollars into apparel companies' coffers

thedynasty1998;699188 wrote:They absolutely changed the culture of basketball, and no it was them solely, but they came around at an opportunistic time and took advantage of it with their swagger. I was around 10 when they were at Michigan, and my dad was/is a huge OSU fan (he was at the OSU vs. Michigan game in Kentucky, I believe it was). That was the age where I started to develop a love for basketball and they absolutely influenced they way I dressed and watched the game.

They are very fascinating to me, and I can't wait to watch this.

bucks36;699073 wrote:2012 Indiana class?

thedynasty1998;699220 wrote:Good post about swagger. Yes, they had that confidence and walked around with their chest out, like they were the baddest dudes on the court. Kobe has it. Jordan had it. Lebron has it. But they really brought it to the college ranks.

And swagger is the best term for them. Yea, it can be called arrogance or them being egomaniac, but regardless they had a swagger to them that no one else did.

wkfan;699252 wrote:Honestly, I do not view these as good things.

While they were college players, the 'changes' that they brought about can be seen more in the NBA than in college. Due to changes like this, the NBA is mostly unwatchable, IMO.

centralbucksfan;699302 wrote:One team that stands out in comparison was UNLV teams from 89-91. They had the swagger, arrogance, the "culture" as well as the cheating going on before the Fab Five showed up. They were a circus act...a very talented one at that.

WebFire;699207 wrote:Of course they were to an OSU fan. But seriously, they were arrogant punks; that was part of the fascination. I think it was Rose that described it as "swagger". But back then, no one used that term. Also, they weren't the only ones doing the baggy shorts thing. Black socks, maybe. But I think the "culture" was already changing, and they took it to the next level. They were definitely the most popular doing it at that time.

centralbucksfan;699302 wrote:Sorry, but if you guys believe all of this, then you were just too young to remember other players, teams doing the similar. The only intrigueing thing that made the Fab Five stand out, was that they were all freshman. The swagger, the "culture crap" was already changing during this era in the late 80's, 90's. One team that stands out in comparison was UNLV teams from 89-91. They had the swagger, arrogance, the "culture" as well as the cheating going on before the Fab Five showed up. They were a circus act...a very talented one at that.

killer_ewok;699104 wrote:And the HBO Documentary on Tarkanian's UNLV team (Larry Johnson, Greg Anthony, Stacy Augmon, etc.) the the night before. A great way to end championship week and begin NCAA tourney week.

killer_ewok;699401 wrote:For better or worse, they changed the culture of college hoops. At the time, I was 14/15 years old and I LOVED their attitude, style, "us vs. the world" mentality as a young squad. I'm 33 now and I probably wouldn't care for them if they just came on the scene because I don't like trash talk, showboating, etc. much in my older age. But back then, they were the shit to me and many other kids. I hated Duke back then but I respect them a ton now. Age at the time probably is a factor in regards to how much one appreciates who they were and what they did.

FWIW, I'm happy that I was a teenager when the Fab Five were playing. Even if I'm not currently a fan of those antics....I get nostalgic when talking about them and remember how much I enjoyed watching them play.

killer_ewok;699401 wrote:For better or worse, they changed the culture of college hoops. .

centralbucksfan;699817 wrote:No, they really didn't. They may have influenced you, at your age...just like many athletes have an impact on kids at a certain age. I grew up in the Bird / Magic, Kareem and Dr. J. era. Everyone has a time in their life when they are involved with sports, that are very impressionable. It doesn't mean they changed a "culture". Bird and Magic had a MUCH MUCH bigger impact on college basketball then the Fab 5..not even close.

CinciX12;699839 wrote:cbf is really taking to heart the never admit Michigan was ever good at even the simplest task agenda lol.

queencitybuckeye;699875 wrote:The thing to remember is that they won absolutely nothing. Without that, they're a sideshow, nothing more.

CinciX12;699881 wrote:I realize that. But to not admit that they changed basketball is a little ridiculous.

queencitybuckeye;699875 wrote:The thing to remember is that they won absolutely nothing. Without that, they're a sideshow, nothing more.