The Poojer Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 nice win last night against Oakland. Chukwu with a very nice double double. Battle played almost the entire game and dominated, but not sure why Boeheim kept him in. Howard is really playing well too. Dolecaj is awesome out there. Brisette needs to get comfortable but he has his moments, same with Moyer. Sidibe seemed to tweak an ankle which gave Chukwu the extra playing time. Playing Toledo on wednesday and then a tough run of games, MD, KU and UConn to follow. We will see what this team can do in the spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, The Poojer said: nice win last night against Oakland. Chukwu with a very nice double double. Battle played almost the entire game and dominated, but not sure why Boeheim kept him in. Howard is really playing well too. Dolecaj is awesome out there. Brisette needs to get comfortable but he has his moments, same with Moyer. Sidibe seemed to tweak an ankle which gave Chukwu the extra playing time. Playing Toledo on wednesday and then a tough run of games, MD, KU and UConn to follow. We will see what this team can do in the spotlight. I feel like this team isnt as talented as last years, but i think the sum of this teams parts may be better. The players seem to know their roles and where they fit in and it makes everything run much smoother. Also Howard and Battle at the top of the zone adds more height and length vs last year with Gillon. Dolezaj is the wildcard to me, he plays d, can rebound, and is a great passer from the looks of it. He needs to finish better around the rim and take less fouls, but I really like this kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 17 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: I feel like this team isnt as talented as last years, but i think the sum of this teams parts may be better. The players seem to know their roles and where they fit in and it makes everything run much smoother. Also Howard and Battle at the top of the zone adds more height and length vs last year with Gillon. Dolezaj is the wildcard to me, he plays d, can rebound, and is a great passer from the looks of it. He needs to finish better around the rim and take less fouls, but I really like this kid problem with this team is going to be scoring. Outside of Battle, no one is really striking fear in opponents. Defense on the other hand is going to be the bread and butter of this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 SU vsToledo at 7! Then on to a nice tough stretch... Go Orange ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/21/2017 at 10:17 AM, The Poojer said: problem with this team is going to be scoring. Outside of Battle, no one is really striking fear in opponents. Defense on the other hand is going to be the bread and butter of this team. I think Battle is shooting too much. There are enough other options out there and they can’t get used to battle just going ISO every possession and making hard shots. Those aren’t going to fall as much once league play starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Tyus Battle just hit the deck HARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Nice win tonight! Boy, if howard keeps playing like he is, this team could actually be good. Nice to see the team play D and rebound. Wonder if losing Taurean was a blessing in disguise— lose his great offense but also his horrendous defense. Missed the battle injury play, but read about it. Hope he is okay. Obviously Need him against MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Wasn’t able to watch the game last night, but it’s nice to see Brissett fill up the score sheet. We really need that solid 3rd scoring option moving forward. Maryland will be a good test for us. Go ‘Cuse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Good barometer game for us tonight should get a good idea where we stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Battle seems like he is going to be a game time decision at worst, and only a part time player at best tonight. that fall the other night must have banged him up quite a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 10 minutes ago, The Poojer said: Battle seems like he is going to be a game time decision at worst, and only a part time player at best tonight. that fall the other night must have banged him up quite a bit Yea it was a hard fall i stupidly played a pickup game a few hours before a football game years ago and I hit the deck hard messed up my tailbone and I couldn't run I was out of commission for a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 It’s going to be a pain tolerance issue for Tyus. He’s looking good pre-game and going through his full warm up with no restrictions. The kid is a savage. I bet he plays 36 minutes tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 What a solid win. A few novelty shots kept this game close. Nice team win. Defense is a beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, The Poojer said: What a solid win. A few novelty shots kept this game close. Nice team win. Defense is a beautiful Yea that kid on Maryland was stroking 3s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I'm trying to keep my hopes in check. Battle is a star. If Howard and Brissett can continue to be good 2&3 options, this team will be able to scrap with most. I just wish we had a 3 point ace like we've had in years past. All in all, I'm happy with how this team is looking so far. My expectations were very low and they look like a young scrappy team. Dolejaz and Sidibe are like found money at this point. Go Cuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 What a win. I gotta say that Sidibe is becoming one of my favorite players. And Howard— what great confidence! Love seeing him be so aggressive going to the rim. i thought it was a really nice win too in the sense they didn’t need to rely on battle. They’re going to need to get scoring from brisett, Howard, and others this year to be successful. By the way, that Huerter from Maryland would have been in Orange but for the NCAA scholarship penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 9 hours ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: By the way, that Huerter from Maryland would have been in Orange but for the NCAA scholarship penalties. I am a Terps fan, and that boy can throw some bombs in no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 9 hours ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: What a win. I gotta say that Sidibe is becoming one of my favorite players. And Howard— what great confidence! Love seeing him be so aggressive going to the rim. i thought it was a really nice win too in the sense they didn’t need to rely on battle. They’re going to need to get scoring from brisett, Howard, and others this year to be successful. By the way, that Huerter from Maryland would have been in Orange but for the NCAA scholarship penalties. I cant remember a Cuse team that hits the boards this hard, especially on the offense end, for awhile. Brissett, Dolezaj are always in there, and Sidibe and Chukwu like to tip the ball around as well. I think this will help make up for a lot of the missed shots and allow others in some cases to get easy points 24 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: I am a Terps fan, and that boy can throw some bombs in no? I was watching the game and was like, how did Cuse let this kid get out of NYS. He was hitting some from just inside half court it seemed. Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Bray Wyatt said: I cant remember a Cuse team that hits the boards this hard, especially on the offense end, for awhile. Brissett, Dolezaj are always in there, and Sidibe and Chukwu like to tip the ball around as well. I think this will help make up for a lot of the missed shots and allow others in some cases to get easy points I play pick-up ball with a guy that reminds me of Brissett. Basically, if he doesn't finish, he's got a knack for just following his own miss and putting it back. It's a combination of great instincts and aggression. I wonder if JB would ever consider playing Sidibe at the 4. Imagine getting Sidibe, Chukwu, and Brisett on the back of the zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I can't believe Boeheim let Huerter go because of scholarship problems he would be the big time shooter we need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said: I can't believe Boeheim let Huerter go because of scholarship problems he would be the big time shooter we need He didn’t “let him go.” There simply wasn’t a scholarship available for Huerter after the sanctions went into effect. They were limited and already spoken for by players who had committed. They recruited Huerter REALLY hard since he was a freshman. Trust me...he would have been Orange if they had a scholly for him. Total NCAA bag over the head punch in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: He didn’t “let him go.” There simply wasn’t a scholarship available for Huerter after the sanctions went into effect. They were limited and already spoken for by players who had committed. They recruited Huerter REALLY hard since he was a freshman. Trust me...he would have been Orange if they had a scholly for him. Total NCAA bag over the head punch in the face. I thought Boeheim offered a scholarship at one point and after the sanctions and commits didn't have another 1 so it still is kinda letting him go. Coulda got him to commit sooner Edited November 28, 2017 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Just now, Buffalo716 said: I thought Boeheim offered a scholarship at one point and after the sanctions and commits didn't have another 1 That is exactly what happened. Huerter took his sweet time committing, as was his right to do, but by the time he was ready to make a decision he no longer had a scholarship available at Syracuse. Boeheim could have pulled a dirtbag Tom Crean move, and lifted a scholly from a verbal commit for Huerter, but he didn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: That is exactly what happened. Huerter took his sweet time committing, as was his right to do, but by the time he was ready to make a decision he no longer had a scholarship available at Syracuse. Boeheim could have pulled a dirtbag Tom Crean move, and lifted a scholly from a verbal commit for Huerter, but he didn’t. Yea. It stinks but it is what it is. the kid was a top 75 consensus recruit and in Boeheims recruiting hotbed it definitely stings but we got some nice talent coming Edited November 28, 2017 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Yea. It stinks but it is what it is. the kid was a top 75 consensus recruit and in Boeheims recruiting hotbed it definitely stings but we got some nice talent coming Jalen Carey and Darius Bazley are both top 40 recruits (I think Bazley is 9). Buddy Boeheim not nearly as accomplished, but he is the shooter that we desperately need. Jalen Carey is that pure point guard we have been lacking. Bazley is special...probably our best recruit since Melo (I realize that is becoming cliche, but I really feel that way). Loving the idea of Bazley playing at the 4 next to Sidibe/Chukwu next year. The future at Syracuse is very, very bright. We will have incredible depth at all positions next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Jalen Carey and Darius Bazley are both top 40 recruits (I think Bazley is 9). Buddy Boeheim not nearly as accomplished, but he is the shooter that we desperately need. Jalen Carey is that pure point guard we have been lacking. Bazley is special...probably our best recruit since Melo (I realize that is becoming cliche, but I really feel that way). Loving the idea of Bazley playing at the 4 next to Sidibe/Chukwu next year. The future at Syracuse is very, very bright. We will have incredible depth at all positions next year. Oh yea. I bleed orange . It's my alma mater Bazley keeps climbing the rankings and might finish top 5. He's a beast, I can't wait Buddy is actually maturing a lot too. He can ball and had an offer from gonzaga as well as a few others great shooter and his AAU team struggles when he doesn't play so it shows he is turning into a key player for his teams sad Boeheim only has 4-5 more years but he might be able to pull out 1 more Championship. Gotta stay healthy and eligible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Mo Bamba is from Harlem.. Did Boeheim not have a shot with this guy? He'd kill in the zone but evidently wanted to get as far from new York as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, PetermanThrew5Picks said: Mo Bamba is from Harlem.. Did Boeheim not have a shot with this guy? He'd kill in the zone but evidently wanted to get as far from new York as possible. They recruited Bamba really hard until he made it clear to the coaching staff that he wasn’t interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 23 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: They recruited Bamba really hard until he made it clear to the coaching staff that he wasn’t interested. yeah that's what I gathered. Bamba's a weird dude. I'm from Austin, he wasn't even on Shaka Smart's radar, he actually called Shaka and asked if he could come down for a visit lol. Anyways I saw Bamba against Bagley in the Duke Texas game, and Bagley for the most part had his way with him. Bamba seems like a defensive force, sadly not for Syracuse, that will bust hard in the NBA. He is sloooow on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'll watch the Big Ten and key ACC games, and Cuse (heh) this year, as my cable package gives me almost all these games. They still won't give me Nova, which has been a deprivation to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 this kinda sucks, time for Moyer and Washington to step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 27 minutes ago, The Poojer said: this kinda sucks, time for Moyer and Washington to step up Sucks, but he wasn’t going to be much of a factor this season anyway. I think they want to groom Howard Washington more. I’ll put out the bat signal to see what I can find out about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Sucks, but he wasn’t going to be much of a factor this season anyway. I think they want to groom Howard Washington more. I’ll put out the bat signal to see what I can find out about this. He didn't play much against Maryland and was a quick yank maybe he wanted to be more involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 39 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: He didn't play much against Maryland and was a quick yank maybe he wanted to be more involved My “source” tells me that Thorpe and JB got into a big blow up after the MD game. I guess it got pretty nasty. Obviously about playing time. Apparently, Thorpe crossed the line with Jimmy and he told Geno to take a hike. Allegedly, they wanted to be able to give more minutes to Howard Washington anyway. But if Frank Howard or Battle get hurt...oh boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I'm sure geno didn't take too kindly to Jimmy B's comments about that MD kid that he wanted but didn't have any scholarships for... 2 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: My “source” tells me that Thorpe and JB got into a big blow up after the MD game. I guess it got pretty nasty. Obviously about playing time. Apparently, Thorpe crossed the line with Jimmy and he told Geno to take a hike. Allegedly, they wanted to be able to give more minutes to Howard Washington anyway. But if Frank Howard or Battle get hurt...oh boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Just now, Johnny Hammersticks said: My “source” tells me that Thorpe and JB got into a big blow up after the MD game. I guess it got pretty nasty. Obviously about playing time. Apparently, Thorpe crossed the line with Jimmy and he told Geno to take a hike. Allegedly, they wanted to be able to give more minutes to Howard Washington anyway. But if Frank Howard or Battle get hurt...oh boy! Yea sounds about right. I believe it Frank Howard is blooming before our eyes and tyus battle is still a blue chipper but they both better stay healthy! i know a lot about Howard Washington because he is a buffalo boy and I like his rhythmic play. Reminds me of Tyler Ennis though not at that level yet. Just play style hopefully he is finding his groove 1 minute ago, The Poojer said: I'm sure geno didn't take too kindly to Jimmy B's comments about that MD kid that he wanted but didn't have any scholarships for... Hueter is a sophomore Geno is a graduate transfer from this class. His scholarship didn't mess up Huerter coming to SU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 for some reason i thought he was a freshman....ok... 5 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: Yea sounds about right. I believe it Frank Howard is blooming before our eyes and tyus battle is still a blue chipper but they both better stay healthy! i know a lot about Howard Washington because he is a buffalo boy and I like his rhythmic play. Reminds me of Tyler Ennis though not at that level yet. Just play style hopefully he is finding his groove Hueter is a sophomore Geno is a graduate transfer from this class. His scholarship didn't mess up Huerter coming to SU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 minute ago, The Poojer said: for some reason i thought he was a freshman....ok... He is a beast! Wish he was in orange but Darius Bazley is a monster! Can't wait til he is here next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 57 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: He is a beast! Wish he was in orange He wasn't a beast against the Bonnies a week ago. He had 5 points and 3 turnovers - and generally looked bad. Glad he picked this week to get into Beast Mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, bbb said: He wasn't a beast against the Bonnies a week ago. He had 5 points and 3 turnovers - and generally looked bad. Glad he picked this week to get into Beast Mode. Hes still a young kid but he was a top 75 recruit in the county. He's very talented hope the Bonnies keep playing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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