Agree/disagree with this statement. Obviously, it shouldn't be the ultimate goal. But you have to start somewhere. But you have to be realistic with some programs. Take Colorado, it was very gratifying to make it to the 2nd round. At many other programs, that would've been a down year.Just making the tourney shouldn't be the goal of this program.
I think just making the tourney would be OK for Maryland this year. Have the expectations been lowered, sure. I don't think anyone will be just happy "making the tourney" in a few years however.