Quote on Cremins playing more than 7....

... players. Don't know if this is an old quote of what, but an article discussing depth of talent, particularly with at Missouri.

Quote from aticle:
Bobby Cremins, the old Georgia Tech coach, used to say he never wanted more than seven good players because, “I'm not smart enough to know what to do with eight.”

No doubt this was Cremins' philosophy. Get one or two TOP blue-chippers and a good supporting cast, but nothing deeper than seven. That worked when players did not leave early. Once that started, that style didn't cut the mustard for consistent winning.