Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I didn't have sound for the game, why was Cooney on the bench? he was 3-5 from 3 at that point. I was more upset at Lydon, Roberson & Richardson as they weren't doing jack **** in the first half. Granted Cooney was on the bench and they came all the way back, so I don't see Boeheim sticking it to the fans like that. Bottom line, he shouldn't have taken a 3, he or someone else should have driven to the basket. They needed a ball handler on the court, and neither Cooney or G are good ball handlers/distributors. I think Howard should have been seeing much more PT all season long. It's ironic, however, how Howard's turn over at the end all but sealed it for Pitt. This team doesn't belong in the NCAA's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 oh i have no problem with Howard being in there, if he had any sort of demonstrated offense, he would have taken the heat off Malachai Silent G and Tyler Lydon, he made more good plays than bad, unfortunately the bad play came at a very bad time I had to stop watching a few times because dumb work got in the way. I guess he made a couple mistakes and Howard presented a bad matchup for Pitt that they wanted to take advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 oh i have no problem with Howard being in there, if he had any sort of demonstrated offense, he would have taken the heat off Malachai Silent G and Tyler Lydon, he made more good plays than bad, unfortunately the bad play came at a very bad time Yeah. Awful timing for his worst play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 actually Boehiem is taking the blame for not putting Cooney in earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 actually Boehiem is taking the blame for not putting Cooney in earlier I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Agreed. Really sloppy. I can recall zero times this year when this team made a key play late when the game is on the line. In fact, it is the opposite-- they make critical mistakes or miss GW shots in the clutch. They are anti-clutch, especially G, cooney, and Malachi. Just aren't big time players. I am not saying this out of anger or frustration. They just can't, as a matter of fact, make big plays (maybe Malachi grows in this regard?). In any event, I am just going through the motions watching this team. Not a really fun team to watch, and I expect early tourney exits. And was I right, or what? This team is incapable of winning a close game. Anti-clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 How are you guys looking for next year? The NCAAs are back in Buffalo, and the last two times it was really great having SU here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 How are you guys looking for next year? The NCAAs are back in Buffalo, and the last two times it was really great having SU here. If Malachi and Lydon return, which looks much more likely now, Cuse should be a real contender with the new guys coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 If only the ncaa hadn't dragged its feet on the whole Moustapha Diagne fiasco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 If Malachi and Lydon return, which looks much more likely now, Cuse should be a real contender with the new guys coming in. I am excited to see Howard run the point too. He strikes me as going to be a great 4-year player for us. Plus, I think DC is coming back too. Only big loss will be G. Kinda glad to bid farewell to Cooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I am excited to see Howard run the point too. He strikes me as going to be a great 4-year player for us. Plus, I think DC is coming back too. Only big loss will be G. Kinda glad to bid farewell to Cooney. Agree on all of that. It'll be great that Lydon can play his natural position almost exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) imagine if Ennis and MCW were here and a lot of the players could have played their proper roies. thankfully Silent G learned to play point...those 2 and Diagne, talk about depth all over the court...yikes. <EVERYTHING ELSE REMAINING AS IT IS> ehhh...i guess MCW would have left last year as a senior...still having ennis at point would have been awesome Edited March 10, 2016 by The Poojer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Don't forget about the 7' transfer center Paschal Chukwu, and the 2 blue chip freshmen SG Tyus Battle and SF Matt Moyer. Provided Lydon and Richardson return, things are looking very positive for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Sounds good. They have to be a top 4 seed to be sent to Buffalo - unless the NCAA has changed the rules again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I have a friend who thinks we will still get in. Any other believers? I am convinced the 1-4 record down the stretch kills us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 NIT UCONN killed us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 NIT UCONN killed us I agree. I often wonder in scenarios like this where it looks like you probably have a one and done squad, is an NIT berth better if you have a long run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I agree. I often wonder in scenarios like this where it looks like you probably have a one and done squad, is an NIT berth better if you have a long run? I'd just assume skip the NIT. What a disgrace. I'm seeing a few projected brackets that has Cuse as an 11 seed playing Michigan in a play-in game. I just don't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Every analyst I've seen asked on TV says Cuse deserves to get it. I hope they're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 This shows Bona in on 50 out of 58 brackets and SU in on 22 of 58: http://bracketmatrix.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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