Why are the women so under-appreciated?  Several underlying reasons, but from my vantage point, the #1 problem has been the inability of the Athletic Department to market the unique brand of the women's BB program out into the Greater Pittsburgh community.

Coach Burt has put together an excellent product, bringing in skilled players from all over Europe and Canada to mix and mesh with local-grown talent and play exciting, up-tempo basketball.  Who, other than the 700+ people who come to the Palumbo, know about this team?  Branding involves a strategy and a focused effort.  Not sure if the AD knows how (or wants) to go this route.