The Poojer Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 We need Johnny Hammersticks to find out who the starter that didn't play defense was, saw one person say JGIII, personally I assumed it was Geurrier...he just flat out didn't play last night and barely played the past few games. He is so frustrating to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, The Poojer said: We need Johnny Hammersticks to find out who the starter that didn't play defense was, saw one person say JGIII, personally I assumed it was Geurrier...he just flat out didn't play last night and barely played the past few games. He is so frustrating to watch I’m assuming it’s the starter who didn’t start in the 2nd half, but Guerrier was awful last night too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Buff Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Crazy to see how far Cuse hoops have fallen. Feel like its been years since they have been relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, Back2Buff said: Crazy to see how far Cuse hoops have fallen. Feel like its been years since they have been relevant. Well, to be fair, Syracuse was in the final 4 just five years ago and the elite 8 just three years ago, so I think this take is a bit much. That said, yeah things have been pretty bad the past few seasons. For this 2-3 zone thing to work, you at least need a big shot blocking center in the middle. Boeheim has had immense trouble recruiting bigs. I have been a Boeheim apologist/defender for a long time, but I’m beginning to think he just needs to retire. His stubbornness is maddening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Buff Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Well, to be fair, Syracuse was in the final 4 just five years ago and the elite 8 just three years ago, so I think this take is a bit much. That said, yeah things have been pretty bad the past few seasons. For this 2-3 zone thing to work, you at least need a big shot blocking center in the middle. Boeheim has had immense trouble recruiting bigs. I have been a Boeheim apologist/defender for a long time, but I’m beginning to think he just needs to retire. His stubbornness is maddening. I think all these old coaches need to retire.. Izzo, K, Williams, Boeheim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 I think he really wants to have both kids on the court before he retires. I think he has earned that at this point. I also hope that Hop is still in their sites and that he comes back once Boeheim leaves. 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Well, to be fair, Syracuse was in the final 4 just five years ago and the elite 8 just three years ago, so I think this take is a bit much. That said, yeah things have been pretty bad the past few seasons. For this 2-3 zone thing to work, you at least need a big shot blocking center in the middle. Boeheim has had immense trouble recruiting bigs. I have been a Boeheim apologist/defender for a long time, but I’m beginning to think he just needs to retire. His stubbornness is maddening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Well, to be fair, Syracuse was in the final 4 just five years ago and the elite 8 just three years ago, so I think this take is a bit much. That said, yeah things have been pretty bad the past few seasons. For this 2-3 zone thing to work, you at least need a big shot blocking center in the middle. Boeheim has had immense trouble recruiting bigs. I have been a Boeheim apologist/defender for a long time, but I’m beginning to think he just needs to retire. His stubbornness is maddening. we have had a lot of bad luck at center with injuries. Sidibe has just been cursed his entire career. it would be nice to get a big block head like a Craig Forth to just eat up space for 4 years and at least have the Bball IQ to generally know where to stand. my other theory is that the zone has just become less effective now that we are in the ACC. The ACC teams on a whole have more skilled guys and it is less physical than the old big East. Once the coaches And players got used to it, it hasn’t been as effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Yeah I've been saying Richmond is the best player for a while Ofcourse he never starts though 🙄. He should start the rest of the games 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 47 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: we have had a lot of bad luck at center with injuries. Sidibe has just been cursed his entire career. it would be nice to get a big block head like a Craig Forth to just eat up space for 4 years and at least have the Bball IQ to generally know where to stand. my other theory is that the zone has just become less effective now that we are in the ACC. The ACC teams on a whole have more skilled guys and it is less physical than the old big East. Once the coaches And players got used to it, it hasn’t been as effective. I don’t think the zone has been less effective because of ACC competition, I think the zone is less effective because we don’t utilize the proper personnel. We’ve had Dolazaj playing center for the past 2 seasons. Dolezaj is wonderful, but he’s not going to cut it against any good teams. Also, Girard is a terrible defender, Buddy is just average, and Griffin has been so up and down (more down than up). 1 hour ago, The Poojer said: I think he really wants to have both kids on the court before he retires. I think he has earned that at this point. I also hope that Hop is still in their sites and that he comes back once Boeheim leaves. Yeah, he definitely has this blind loyalty to JG3 and Buddy. I don’t think he has earned that though. He has an obligation to win games. He just doesn’t care anymore, and the university would never, ever get rid of him. Hop is having an off year in Washington. I hope he eventually comes back to CNY, but he’s still recruiting very well out west. We’ll see 🤷🏾♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Back2Buff said: Crazy to see how far Cuse hoops have fallen. Feel like its been years since they have been relevant. Didn't Syracuse win the national championship just last year? I mean they played the last game of the NCAA college basketball season and they won it, so that seems pretty conclusive to me. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 35 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I don’t think the zone has been less effective because of ACC competition, I think the zone is less effective because we don’t utilize the proper personnel. We’ve had Dolazaj playing center for the past 2 seasons. Dolezaj is wonderful, but he’s not going to cut it against any good teams. Also, Girard is a terrible defender, Buddy is just average, and Griffin has been so up and down (more down than up). I believe it is multiple issues-- personnel, for sure-- but I do think these teams in the ACC have adjusted and just play it a lot better now, and they have the better personnel to beat it. For example, gone are the days when we used to let a guy catch and shoot the ball from the high post, figuring that a bigger forward out there couldn't beat us on 17-footers or be a nimble passer. That used to be a viable strategy. The only guys in the old Big East who would really give us consistent issues in that spot were Dante Cunningham at Villanova, and Chevy Troutman at Pitt, when he would absolutely dice us up with shooting or great high/low passing. Other than that, we could live with giving up a 17-footer to a power forward in the middle of the zone. Now-- every decent team in the ACC pretty much has a guy who can kill you from that spot. On a related note, I was thinking about the last great center Syracuse had--at least great defensive center. Tough to recall. Maybe Rakeem Christmas (though he was more of a 4). Possibly Keita? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, The Poojer said: I think he really wants to have both kids on the court before he retires. I think he has earned that at this point. I also hope that Hop is still in their sites and that he comes back once Boeheim leaves. Both kids on the court? His oldest graduated Cornell and buddy has 1 year left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 No Jimmy is in transfer protocol, perhaps a graduate transfer Just now, Buffalo716 said: Both kids on the court? His oldest graduated Cornell and buddy has 1 year left sorry if it wasn't clear, when i said 'both kids' i meant both Jimmy and Buddy 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I don’t think the zone has been less effective because of ACC competition, I think the zone is less effective because we don’t utilize the proper personnel. We’ve had Dolazaj playing center for the past 2 seasons. Dolezaj is wonderful, but he’s not going to cut it against any good teams. Also, Girard is a terrible defender, Buddy is just average, and Griffin has been so up and down (more down than up). Yeah, he definitely has this blind loyalty to JG3 and Buddy. I don’t think he has earned that though. He has an obligation to win games. He just doesn’t care anymore, and the university would never, ever get rid of him. Hop is having an off year in Washington. I hope he eventually comes back to CNY, but he’s still recruiting very well out west. We’ll see 🤷🏾♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Poojer said: No Jimmy is in transfer protocol, perhaps a graduate transfer yeah Cornell canceled their season so I forgot he left And he's not coming to Syracuse. With guerrier, Griffin, Newton and 5* Benny Williams he would not play at forward Not to mention marek could technically come back since everyone is getting a red shirt Edited February 23, 2021 by Buffalo716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Tough loss to G Tech. Nice to see Edwards get some quality minutes and he did pretty well. When the offense went a little stagnant with about 7 minutes left, that’s really when it got away from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Totally forgot to DVR the UNC game. Just caught the last 2 minutes. Anyone have any thoughts on the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: Totally forgot to DVR the UNC game. Just caught the last 2 minutes. Anyone have any thoughts on the game? Buddy boeheim is unstoppable when he is on hahaha Richmond and Quincey both went out with something aggravating them and the final few minutes got real tense Edwards had some solid moment's on offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Big game for the orangemen today! Move the rock and play some defense today boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Solid victory! Hopefully not too little too late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said: Solid victory! Hopefully not too little too late One of their best defensive efforts. Offense was a bit stagnant at times, but then the “good” streaky Griffen showed up. I actually thought JG3 played pretty well on both sides of the floor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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