The burden of success For the three former Manual standouts, the amazing high school run is both a badge of honor and a burden. McClain won a Big Ten co-championship as a freshmen and has played in the Big Ten tournament title game twice. No. 8 in the preseason. But anything short of dominance will fall short of many fans expectations. It has to be a little difficult for them, Wayne McClain said.
Fans offer praise and encouragement for the season ahead.
But sometimes they express amazement that the Peorians aren t tearing apart the world of college basketball. You re not going to win every game. It s not as easy as it looks. Williams realizes this season will go a long way toward establishing the Manual trio s legacy. You can kind of sense the urgency, Williams said.