Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't really want to think about a lineup w/ Rak on the bench if Keita can't go. Grant needs to man the 5 under all those scenarios. Sure he can probably handle it 'cause he's a freak and there's no Patrick Ewing nowadays, but it exposes him to too much potential foul trouble, which we obviously can't afford. Also, Clemson's bigs are terrible. Not saying it's ideal, but it's nice to know that we can go to this line-up in a pinch. Won't be as effective with teams who have taller/more athletic big men though. I was impressed with how this group played though, particularly defensively and on the glass. I have a hard time seeing Grant returning. He's projected as a lottery pick. Agreed, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Word on the street is that Pitt is really banged up. I guess zanna has an issue where he is hobbling, and Patterson hurt his thumb, which is why he scored zero points in regulation in their clunker against va tech. Hopefully their injuries will offset keita's injury a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 well they seem to be staying loose http://video-embed.syracuse.com/services/player/bcpid1949044326001?bctid=3187122882001&bckey=AQ~~%2CAAAAPLpuTok~%2CMq6Bf5KTh4CNk04xgb0fhNsE4sqxZ6vz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Boeheim said yesterday in his weekly spot on the local radio show that Keita will be a game time decision. Who does everyone want to see get more minutes tonight if Keita can't go and Rak needs rest or gets in foul trouble? Gbinije or Roberson? I would personally want Roberson to get the lions share of minutes at the 3/4 position when Grant moves to center. I wouldn't want to risk the only backup guard that has played important minutes in conference play getting in foul trouble playing SF. I like Patterson, but Pitt isn't the ideal game to see him get his first real exposure in. GO CUSE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Boeheim said yesterday in his weekly spot on the local radio show that Keita will be a game time decision. Who does everyone want to see get more minutes tonight if Keita can't go and Rak needs rest or gets in foul trouble? Gbinije or Roberson? I would personally want Roberson to get the lions share of minutes at the 3/4 position when Grant moves to center. I wouldn't want to risk the only backup guard that has played important minutes in conference play getting in foul trouble playing SF. I like Patterson, but Pitt isn't the ideal game to see him get his first real exposure in. GO CUSE! No brainer. Roberson to see increased minutes if Keita is a no-go. Need Gbinije to soak up some guard minutes. If Christmas get into foul trouble, don't be surprised if we see that lineup with Grant at the 5, Fair at the 4, Roberson/Gbinije at the 3, and Cooney and Ennis as the guards. Not ideal, but will do in a pinch. Here's to hoping Keita is ready to go tonight. BIG game. LGO!!! Edited February 12, 2014 by Johnny Hammersticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 i actually hope we can keep keita on the bench tonight...give him the extra rest, let roberson/silent g/patterson get some minutes...someone mentioned pittsburgh is banged up as well, plus, is boeheim really concerned about the undefeated record? he may use this game as a learning and playing time game for the bench players... No brainer. Roberson to see increased minutes if Keita is a no-go. Need Gbinije to soak up some guard minutes. If Christmas get into foul trouble, don't be surprised if we see that lineup with Grant at the 5, Fair at the 4, Roberson/Gbinije at the 3, and Cooney and Ennis as the guards. Not ideal, but will do in a pinch. Here's to hoping Keita is ready to go tonight. BIG game. LGO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 i don't like this early on...Silent G is getting PT but in place of the wrong people...Rak needs to be saved and Roberson needs to come in and play a forward position, keep ennis & cooney in there, and let Silent G spell them, but not exclusively... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 i refuse to comment on the refs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I don't. They're awful I'm shocked Roberson hasn't seen the court yet. Even if foul trouble isn't an issue, Rak should have gotten a little more of a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 i just hate using refs as an excuse, they are bad, but Syracuse makes shots and they have no impact on that half I don't. They're awful I'm shocked Roberson hasn't seen the court yet. Even if foul trouble isn't an issue, Rak should have gotten a little more of a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I can't believe this team is undefeated. They are maddening to watch at times, they can't score or rebound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 this game perfectly demonstrates why we need a loss...the undefeated has taken on a life of its own...it becomes the sole focus by everyone....but not tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Here we go.... Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdevo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Refs did not help much but wowwwwwwww! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Kids got a little magic in him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Wow, this team is going to kill me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? Ennis The Menace!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I had to turn off the volume with 14:00 minutes left. The fans jizzing in their pants for every Pitt basket, SU foul, SU turnover, SU shot getting blocked even though a foul was called was too much for me to handle. I wanted to turn it back on at the end when they were reviewing the clock (?) but I didn't want to ruin the juju. I don't get the constant blaming of officiating. Sometimes it's better than other nights but every game people complain about the refs. Is it really bad every game? Maybe you should adjust your expexctations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 not blaming the refs for anything, syracuse could have taken the refs out of the equation...but the calls were pretty horrendous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 he knew it was good too....this kid is unflappable http://youtu.be/AAOIdhEJ1Hg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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