@Villanova, Wed., Feb. 12 , 6p, FS-1

[paultzman]

I’m beyond upset with this team right now. This was a golden opportunity to solidify our tournament resume, and instead, we go into Villanova and completely lay an egg. How many times are we going to watch this team fall flat in a big road game?

The offense was stagnant, the defense had breakdowns at the worst possible moments, and once again, we let a winnable game slip away. Where was the urgency? Where was the fight? Villanova is not a great team this year, but we made them look like world-beaters.

The bench was non-existent, the rotations were questionable, and we played like a team that expected to just show up and win. Rick Pitino is a Hall of Famer, but even he has to be furious with how sloppy and uninspired this team looked. We were in position to win this game, and we completely blew it.

This team needs to wake up fast. The Big East isn’t getting any easier, and performances like this will have us sweating on Selection Sunday instead of feeling confident. I don’t care how good we’ve looked at times this season—losses like this cannot happen if we want to be taken seriously.

Embarrassing.

Senseless post, they are 5-2 on the road in BE

 

[Silly Donovan]

Just stop. That’s nonsense. He just hit a three in the prior possession.

Not nonsense at all, he missed every other shot in the half. You go with what has a better chance and that was a drive to the basket or midrange shot by Luis or Kadary.

 

[SJU61982]

What is the opponents % of chucked up 3s that go in as the shot clock expires? 75%?

It seems like they make more of them, when we have a guy in their face, too. If they're wide open, there's a chance they might misd.

 

[MJDinkins]

I don't... I don't think k our d matches up to well to their style of ball movement and getting to rim

IMO, we didn't play well and we're missing an important cog. Not to mention, I thought Villanova hit a handful of "outta your ass" shots. Give me Smith, as well as a few of those shots Villanova made would likely not fall next go around.

I'd like another opportunity at them.

 

[barbs20]

Vince played less than 5 minutes and was a team worst -7. At what point do we stop letting him cost us? We don’t have the offensive to overcome him letting every single team go on a run.

Need to give zuby a little break at the very least, he can't play every minute every game

 

[espken]

Embarrassing? I agree. Your post certainly was that.

He’s been waiting to post that since our last loss on New Years Eve,

 

[hersheypa]

I chalk this loss up to fatigue. RP demands tremendous defensive effort, but usually has the bodies to make it work. Need to get healthy and move on. Almost glad we avoided overtime.

And we still almost won.

 

[fordham96]

That last possession by Nova was just a a gift from the God's for them.

Totally disjointed, got away with an obvious travel by Longino and then the 3 by Perkins.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

Need to give zuby a little break at the very least, he can't play every minute every game

Agreed, but Prey for me

 

[kranmars]

Not nonsense at all, he missed every other shot in the half. You go with what has a better chance and that was a drive to the basket or midrange shot by Luis or Kadary.

You go with one of your shooters who just made a long three. Run the play for him as he may have another one in him, and go for the win on the road.

 

[MugCostanza]

I didn’t see that part of the game, but that immediately jumped out to me on the box score. Wonder what the story was there?

Scott picked up two fouls. Zuby needed a blow. Rick didn’t want to roll just Prey out there as his only “big” (I disagree). Vince was his usual horrific self

 

[jims]

Take a deep breath. It wasn’t that bad.

I am pissed

 

[GardenCity62]

Thirty seven threes and twenty four twos. Shoot 67 per cent from two and the usual under 30 from three. Great strategy on Vill or dumb strategy from SJU.

 

[passitback]

The better team lost. Players know what is and was at stake. I really hope Deivon is healthy, but won't get my hopes up. Big game Sunday.

Go Johnnies!

 

[JohnnyPirate]

Jeez, we’re 21-4. From your post, you’d think we were 13-12

I don't blame him. This is what St. John's has done to it's fans after 25 years of losing. We forgot what it feels like to be a winner.

 

[logen]

Didn’t like the defense on the last possession. Kadary took a chance on a steal and left us scrambling the rest of the possession. We had the lead, would’ve like us to pressure but not that aggressively.

Except Luis decided not to scramble; agree with your point about playing straight up though but guys don’t play that way anymore by and large.

 

[mkras99]

Tough loss. Nice to be the hunted instead of the hunter.

 

[Mean Gene]

IMO, we didn't play well and we're missing an important cog. Not to mention, I thought Villanova hit a handful "outta your ass" shots. Give me Smith, as well as a few of those shots Villanova made would likely not fall next go around.

I'd like another opportunity at them.

Agreed Dink. This was also a do or die game at home for Villanova. Tough spot but we have to play for 40 minutes and stop spotting our opponents double digit leads.

 

[mattc]

I’m beyond upset with this team right now. This was a golden opportunity to solidify our tournament resume, and instead, we go into Villanova and completely lay an egg. How many times are we going to watch this team fall flat in a big road game?

The offense was stagnant, the defense had breakdowns at the worst possible moments, and once again, we let a winnable game slip away. Where was the urgency? Where was the fight? Villanova is not a great team this year, but we made them look like world-beaters.

The bench was non-existent, the rotations were questionable, and we played like a team that expected to just show up and win. Rick Pitino is a Hall of Famer, but even he has to be furious with how sloppy and uninspired this team looked. We were in position to win this game, and we completely blew it.

This team needs to wake up fast. The Big East isn’t getting any easier, and performances like this will have us sweating on Selection Sunday instead of feeling confident. I don’t care how good we’ve looked at times this season—losses like this cannot happen if we want to be taken seriously.

Embarrassing.

Is this satire

 

[mjmaherjr]

We were due for a poor performance and we still almost won. Nova player travelled with 15 seconds left.he shuffled his feet. On to Creighton. We beat them we win the conference. Need Smith back though.

Mean Gene is on board !!! Sign me up !