Bray Wyatt Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Hope Dolezaj can build on that confidence! He is a key part to getting the offense going, if he can hit those 15 footers consistently it makes guys creep a little further away from the bucket to guard him and will open more lanes for howard, brissett, battle, and some lobs to Chukwu. I thought the refs called a terrible game all around Hopefully Brissett can rebound against UNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Bray Wyatt said: I thought the refs called a terrible game all around Glad you mentioned this. Was the worst officiated game I have seen all year. Wake got called for endless ticky tack "fouls" to start the second half. They missed just about every block/charge call. Oh, and how about, the offensive foul on Brissette, when he was just basically dribbling down the court and the defender runs into him? Just wacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Huge game tonight! season on the line and Doles is starting to play like a seasoned frosh... i love his game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Let's go cuse! Get this fricken game started already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Is Frank Howard trying to throw this game?? Just an awful first half so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 They're tired. But they also lost their heads. So many sloppy plays. And Boeheim doesn't teach anything other than zone D and iso offense. Go Cuse! Get into this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 They have no bench. Can't get inside and arnt great 3 point shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 The offense is iso crap, and they don’t even look at the shot clock apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 The refs aren’t helping us out. UNC with stifling hand checking all game, and our guys getting ticky tack calls. Whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Battle 3-16 Howard 1-11, not going to win games like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Gave it all they had this season... with essentially 6-7 players refs suck next year looks very promising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yeah they are evening out the calls now that the game was essentially out of hand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 And lafonso Ellis is horrendous to listen to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yep it's the refs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, gobilz said: Yep it's the refs We were getting killed either way, but the officiating in the first two games is comical. These ACC refs are terrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 6 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: We were getting killed either way, but the officiating in the first two games is comical. These ACC refs are terrible. ACC ball sucks compared to the old big east Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 6 hours ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: We were getting killed either way, but the officiating in the first two games is comical. These ACC refs are terrible. Says every fan of every team. I've yet to hear someone post after a game, "wow, those refs were fantastic!" Heels finally decided to play some defense tonight. When they do that they're a handful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 hours ago, eball said: Says every fan of every team. I've yet to hear someone post after a game, "wow, those refs were fantastic!" Heels finally decided to play some defense tonight. When they do that they're a handful. Honestly, the officiating was garbage both ways. Syracuse doesn’t go to the line once in the first half? Then, late in the second half, they called a million fouls on Carolina that were really cheap, almost like make-up calls. I will say that the hand checking really bothers me, but only because I hate being hand checked myself when I play—nothing more infuriating for a lighter, quicker player (feels like you are moving in quicksand). That said, UNC was dominant regardless and played excellent all the way around. That has nothing to do with the officiating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I didn't stick around for the second half, did Moyer get back in the game at all? I just can't understand when you have your starting center in foul trouble(and quickly gone in the 2nd half), your back up center in quick foul trouble, why not use Moyer strictly for minutes if you don't have confidence in his offense. Boeheim did not do a very good job of coaching this year. There was no adapting, it was the same 6.5 players each game. Most, if not all coaches would have used his bench, even if to spell people. And if his bench isn't even good enough to do that, then WTF are they doing on your bench???? I understand that JB craps out more basketball coaching knowledge everyday then i would ever gather in several lifetimes, but this was not his finest moment(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 6 hours ago, The Poojer said: I didn't stick around for the second half, did Moyer get back in the game at all? I just can't understand when you have your starting center in foul trouble(and quickly gone in the 2nd half), your back up center in quick foul trouble, why not use Moyer strictly for minutes if you don't have confidence in his offense. Boeheim did not do a very good job of coaching this year. There was no adapting, it was the same 6.5 players each game. Most, if not all coaches would have used his bench, even if to spell people. And if his bench isn't even good enough to do that, then WTF are they doing on your bench???? I understand that JB craps out more basketball coaching knowledge everyday then i would ever gather in several lifetimes, but this was not his finest moment(s) Moyer barely played— 5 minutes. I agree. And total cop-out to say they only had two scorers— they can’t even run an offense with any semblance of motion. JB could have coached these guys up some more on O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 49 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: Moyer barely played— 5 minutes. I agree. And total cop-out to say they only had two scorers— they can’t even run an offense with any semblance of motion. JB could have coached these guys up some more on O. back in the day JB at a conference said he just sits there at practice drinking coffee and reading the paper, I have never found any reason to doubt this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 CUSE is Dancing!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 22 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: CUSE is Dancing!! I didn't see the selection show, but are they playing in the first 4 game or whatever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Steptide said: I didn't see the selection show, but are they playing in the first 4 game or whatever? Yea on Wednesday vs Arizona St 11 seed vs 11 seed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Shocked, didn't watch for the first time ever. Got early email and text from my Dad. I'm very happy but I would have been equally happy rooting for NIT outcomes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Stunned. Absolutely stunned. Honestly, very undeserved this year, Even for a play-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: Stunned. Absolutely stunned. Honestly, very undeserved this year, Even for a play-in. Helps the TV ratings for play ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 54 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: Stunned. Absolutely stunned. Honestly, very undeserved this year, Even for a play-in. They have a really good defense that can limit a lot of teams. Have a great strength of schedule and RPI Have won some good road and neutral games and has future NBA players in Battle and Oshae Brissett not the offense we are accustomed to but they won on defense and hustle all year those would be my reasons 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: Stunned. Absolutely stunned. Honestly, very undeserved this year, Even for a play-in. Two years ago, shouldn't have got in and made a run. Last year they should have got in and didn't. This year i think it's right. Good RPI and SOS. Miami and Louisville road win helped a lot. I think the committee must have ignored the eye test. Honestly, I'd much rather see them lose the first game in the NCAA (FTR I think they'll beat AZ St.) than win the NIT. LET'S GO CUSE! Edited March 12, 2018 by LBSeeBallLBGetBall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Hey, don’t get me wrong— I will take it! But it’s a weird feeling. Any time in the past when they have been on the bubble and have not made it, I have been really ticked at the injustice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Those kids busted their ass all year, glad to see them get in even if I didnt think they would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 It's still crazy to think about the cuse team 2 years ago that made the final four. They were a 10 seed and were on the bubble of making the tournament just like this year. Watching highlights of that team though makes me realize how bad this year's team is. The 2016 orange would destroy the 2018 orange. However, cuse is a great tournament team and anything can happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Nobody is really great this year, there are easily 24 teams that on a given night could win it all. If North Carolina or Duke or Arizona actually does play like it should it doesn't change the fact that nobody played consistently great this year. So anything can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I like Virginia this year. Also look out for Michigan. They're peaking at the right time. My dark horse this year is Wichita st. I think they can make it to the final four if they play to their ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 13 hours ago, LBSeeBallLBGetBall said: Two years ago, shouldn't have got in and made a run. Last year they should have got in and didn't. This year i think it's right. Good RPI and SOS. Miami and Louisville road win helped a lot. I think the committee must have ignored the eye test. Honestly, I'd much rather see them lose the first game in the NCAA (FTR I think they'll beat AZ St.) than win the NIT. LET'S GO CUSE! The "eye test" is a myth. Humans see what they want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, Wayne Arnold said: The "eye test" is a myth. Humans see what they want to see. True. I'll also add that the team that I watched beat Miami and Clemson was a completely different team than I watched blow one to ND, lose to a horrible Wake team, and lay down against UNC in the ACC tourney. This team is wildly inconsistent, but I think they have the potential to go on a run in the NCAA's. We don't have the depth, but I'll take our best 5 against most teams' starting 5. Frank Howard will continue to be the key player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 19 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: True. I'll also add that the team that I watched beat Miami and Clemson was a completely different team than I watched blow one to ND, lose to a horrible Wake team, and lay down against UNC in the ACC tourney. This team is wildly inconsistent, but I think they have the potential to go on a run in the NCAA's. We don't have the depth, but I'll take our best 5 against most teams' starting 5. Frank Howard will continue to be the key player. Yep very true. It's all about guard play come march madness and Syracuse has Tyus Battle and Franklin Howard up top Chukwu can still be a rim protector Dolezaj and Moyer can give the hustle If Brissett can get going during the tourney , they can win some games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: True. I'll also add that the team that I watched beat Miami and Clemson was a completely different team than I watched blow one to ND, lose to a horrible Wake team, and lay down against UNC in the ACC tourney. This team is wildly inconsistent, but I think they have the potential to go on a run in the NCAA's. We don't have the depth, but I'll take our best 5 against most teams' starting 5. Frank Howard will continue to be the key player. I haven't stopped having nightmares about Howard's play against UNC in the ACC tourney. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Frank Howard is battling strep throat, hopefully he can get his strength and energy back by tomorrow. http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2018/03/syracuse_basketball_point_guard_frank_howard_dealing_with_strep_throat.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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