Longwood Game

[tom in salem]

Well, the easy part of the schedule is over.  We have been very consistent over the course of 7 games (yes I count exhibitions) and that is we hit the court totally unprepared for our opponent. 
Tonight, against the lowest ranked team on the schedule we hardly looked focused on defense and, as usual, disorganized on offense.

Now I know some here will fall back on the low IQ mantra when looking at our players and a couple will obviously not be Rhodes Scholar candidates but it begs the question: when you are the worst shooting 3 point team in the universe, why is coach allowing Harrison 11 attempts while also missing most every type of shot he took for most of 30 minutes?  Is it part of his recovery and redemption process to be a one man offense. Three starters - Phil, Primo and Sampson shot a combined 3 - 19 while Harrison alone took 19 shots. Of course, after 35 minutes of forced shots and 28 footers he hit a couple of 3s but it all looks so helter skelter.
Again, was the plan to have Sanchez only take 3 shots from 20 feet? Yes, Lavin finally sat mi non comprende but his absence was mostly on the court where he seems to have no position assigned since, according to Lavin, he can play 4 positions.  Unfortunately, he plays them all without much passion.
Again, our formidable front line was rendered useless by whatever offense Lavin Wood was running against a small and less talented team. 
In making comparisons with common opponents it appears Monmouth, who played us even for 37 minutes lost to our next opponent by 32 points.
With the many Penn State alums in NYC I see them having the home court advantage, come out more motivated, hit their 3s, and we lose another game to a BIG opponent.
Why? Because we will take too many 3s, Harrison will think he is the offense and Primo will no comprende his role on the team.  Finally, Phil Greene will continue to have the ball in his hands on offense and we will use 30 seconds to get the ball to a shooter......those shooters being only Harrison, Greene and Sampson while the rest of the team is disenfranchised.

This is an outstanding post. I'll have to re-read "The Best and the Brightest"...about all those scholars who somehow got us mired in Viet Nam. We brought in the best and brightest coaches out there along with some of the best players, and we're mired with no offense (didn't the announcer say Longwood was allowing 81 ppg) and a defense that solely depends on blocked shots. This is all well and good against mid and low majors...but I'd be shocked if works against the big boys.

For the first time, I'm glad the Big East has become mid-major. Otherwise, we'd be looking at a typical Norm Roberts season, albiet with far better players.

Georgetown, Marquette, Villanova, Butler, Creighton, and Providence are all probably going to be tournament teams. Hardly a "mid-major".

+ Xavier.

 

[ZanMan]

Coach Lavin stated that defense was the focus for this game after the poor defensive performance the game before.

I'd like to see more pressing, much like most members here. This is a deep group of athletes. Steal, run and gun should be the mindset. Watching them play a slow, half court game on both ends of the court spells trouble.

The overall 3 point shooting is a huge concern. How the hell are we the worst 3-point D1 team around? These are top 100 recruits, some top 50 and 20. If they closed their eyes, it couldn't get worse. Major concern for what was supposed to be an improved squad of sharpshooters.

I'm looking for a turnaround game where this team finally comes together and it is still early in the season to think it will not happen.

But even the most positive of supporters has to be concerned. This weekend will give us a better idea of where this group is heading.

I am not feeling confident about Fridays game, but I will be rooting for sure.

 

[rawdognyc]

When I check my IPhone at halftime it is usually to check other scores!

Samsung should use this as their next advertising campaign as to who uses iphone.

'iPhone, the choice of the 65 year old message board flamer man in all of us'

 

[guru]

I think lavin recruited too many straight athletes...dlo and Sanchez are only players that can play

 

[JackofVirginia]

Longwood was a wounded duck, without their best player and apparently 2 others out with injuries. Also coming off of games Friday and Sunday. The fact that they hung around as long as they did speaks volumes about where SJU is right now. Which is not ready for prime time. Only our completely overwhelming athletic edge won these games. We won't have that much longer, as we have to play real teams soon. There is nothing good that can be taken out of the early season games. Nothing.

And don't forget Longwood had an eleven hour bus drive from Outer Mongolia, Farmville, VA.

 

[JackofVirginia]

I'm now thinking we should've not redshirted Balamou, as he would be good player to use in a press.

Good move by Branch there. We need to win this game by 20 or more points.

I told my brother the same thing today. We are not getting much from Jordan right now. Felix brings energy and effort.[/quot


Hopefully Lavin gives Jordan more playing time, afterall he is our prime recruit. For instance, Boeheim has stuck with his new point guard ( forgot his name ) regardless of his very poor showing in their first three games. Last night against California he scored 28 points. Rysheed has the potential to score and God knows we need shooters. Thought he might start the second half after making his last few shots and some nice passes. Let Jordan play!

 

[Class of 72]

You guys should really think about it this way. You have a bunch of 18-20 year olds with amazing talent playing longwood state (where is that?) as a coach, how do you motivate your players to play a team they can beat in their sleep? the player all know this, so why are they going to work their hardest? they dogged it the first half, picked it up a bit, just a bit in the second half and still won by 18. The team and the game was a joke, there is no point talking about it, i know high school teams that are better than longwood.

The problem is that this is a team that for the entire preseason talked about how theres a chip on their shoulder, and they've barely played like it against anyone. It was very clear last night that the team had no energy at all. No noise from the bench after positive plays and no energy whatsoever. We have also gotten worse since the Bucknell game. I am hoping that it is true that we are just "playing down to our opponent" and to a certain degree in terms of our energy level I can agree with that.

However our offensive identity hasn't been good since the start of the season and our approach is fundamentally flawed. I don't understand why the team didn't choose to practice EITHER DAY this weekend. They had to miss TWO days to attend Keady's HOF induction?? If the ceremony was Sunday night, why couldn't they practice on Saturday?? And don't you have assistant coaches on your staff to run a practice or 2 while the head coach is gone anyway? I don't get it, and I would bet a dollar to a donut that some guys didn't even step foot in that gym to get in extra work during the weekend either.

First of all, Lavin hates practice.
Second, it is getting tiresome to travel from Manhattan to Union Tpke......he tried to call a practice at the NYU gym but it was being used for volleyball practice.
Finally, other than Whitesell, the assistants appear useless and seemingly have no coaching credentials worthy of mentIon.

 

[Class of 72]

Well, the easy part of the schedule is over.  We have been very consistent over the course of 7 games (yes I count exhibitions) and that is we hit the court totally unprepared for our opponent. 
Tonight, against the lowest ranked team on the schedule we hardly looked focused on defense and, as usual, disorganized on offense.

Now I know some here will fall back on the low IQ mantra when looking at our players and a couple will obviously not be Rhodes Scholar candidates but it begs the question: when you are the worst shooting 3 point team in the universe, why is coach allowing Harrison 11 attempts while also missing most every type of shot he took for most of 30 minutes?  Is it part of his recovery and redemption process to be a one man offense. Three starters - Phil, Primo and Sampson shot a combined 3 - 19 while Harrison alone took 19 shots. Of course, after 35 minutes of forced shots and 28 footers he hit a couple of 3s but it all looks so helter skelter.
Again, was the plan to have Sanchez only take 3 shots from 20 feet? Yes, Lavin finally sat mi non comprende but his absence was mostly on the court where he seems to have no position assigned since, according to Lavin, he can play 4 positions.  Unfortunately, he plays them all without much passion.
Again, our formidable front line was rendered useless by whatever offense Lavin Wood was running against a small and less talented team. 
In making comparisons with common opponents it appears Monmouth, who played us even for 37 minutes lost to our next opponent by 32 points.
With the many Penn State alums in NYC I see them having the home court advantage, come out more motivated, hit their 3s, and we lose another game to a BIG opponent.
Why? Because we will take too many 3s, Harrison will think he is the offense and Primo will no comprende his role on the team.  Finally, Phil Greene will continue to have the ball in his hands on offense and we will use 30 seconds to get the ball to a shooter......those shooters being only Harrison, Greene and Sampson while the rest of the team is disenfranchised.

This is an outstanding post. I'll have to re-read "The Best and the Brightest"...about all those scholars who somehow got us mired in Viet Nam. We brought in the best and brightest coaches out there along with some of the best players, and we're mired with no offense (didn't the announcer say Longwood was allowing 81 ppg) and a defense that solely depends on blocked shots. This is all well and good against mid and low majors...but I'd be shocked if works against the big boys.

For the first time, I'm glad the Big East has become mid-major. Otherwise, we'd be looking at a typical Norm Roberts season, albiet with far better players.

Georgetown, Marquette, Villanova, Butler, Creighton, and Providence are all probably going to be tournament teams. Hardly a "mid-major".

+ Xavier.

So odd you guys leave SJU off the post season list.

 

[ras]

Truth be told ,so far we don't look any better than last year. Our 3 pt shooting is awfull and hurts our inside game,because teams are packing it on the inside, daring us to shoot and we still miss. I would have liked to see Sheed play more and Sanchez shoot less 3s and play more inside. That said, It is still early in the season Furthermore, Although I love DLO, I would like him to have a higher FG% . I believe his 3 pt % is something like 20%.

 

[Class of 72]

When I check my IPhone at halftime it is usually to check other scores!

Samsung should use this as their next advertising campaign as to who uses iphone.

'iPhone, the choice of the 65 year old message board flamer man in all of us'

You are hung up on your IQ number! I am not 65 yet, not even 64.
As for flaming, you are doing a good job of it while never discussing basketball.
Of course, I gather you are the homer dog, who does not see anything positive to discuss but just lurks here to attack fans that are here to have a good time.
As for your condescension to the older fans I need not remind you that most of the mods here are well over 30 skippy!
Finally, stop your obsession with older men and stick to the male web sites that your raw dog enjoys.

 

[SJUalum98]

You guys should really think about it this way. You have a bunch of 18-20 year olds with amazing talent playing longwood state (where is that?) as a coach, how do you motivate your players to play a team they can beat in their sleep? the player all know this, so why are they going to work their hardest? they dogged it the first half, picked it up a bit, just a bit in the second half and still won by 18. The team and the game was a joke, there is no point talking about it, i know high school teams that are better than longwood.

The problem is that this is a team that for the entire preseason talked about how theres a chip on their shoulder, and they've barely played like it against anyone. It was very clear last night that the team had no energy at all. No noise from the bench after positive plays and no energy whatsoever. We have also gotten worse since the Bucknell game. I am hoping that it is true that we are just "playing down to our opponent" and to a certain degree in terms of our energy level I can agree with that.

However our offensive identity hasn't been good since the start of the season and our approach is fundamentally flawed. I don't understand why the team didn't choose to practice EITHER DAY this weekend. They had to miss TWO days to attend Keady's HOF induction?? If the ceremony was Sunday night, why couldn't they practice on Saturday?? And don't you have assistant coaches on your staff to run a practice or 2 while the head coach is gone anyway? I don't get it, and I would bet a dollar to a donut that some guys didn't even step foot in that gym to get in extra work during the weekend either.

First of all, Lavin hates practice.
Second, it is getting tiresome to travel from Manhattan to Union Tpke......he tried to call a practice at the NYU gym but it was being used for volleyball practice.
Finally, other than Whitesell, the assistants appear useless and seemingly have no coaching credentials worthy of mentIon.

LOL

I asked this same question last season, but what does this team do in practice?

Can't be set plays because we don't run any.
Can't be fast breaks because we don't have any.
Can't be boxing out routines because we don't box out.

I ask in all seriousness.

 

[newsman13]

Well, the easy part of the schedule is over.  We have been very consistent over the course of 7 games (yes I count exhibitions) and that is we hit the court totally unprepared for our opponent. 
Tonight, against the lowest ranked team on the schedule we hardly looked focused on defense and, as usual, disorganized on offense.

Now I know some here will fall back on the low IQ mantra when looking at our players and a couple will obviously not be Rhodes Scholar candidates but it begs the question: when you are the worst shooting 3 point team in the universe, why is coach allowing Harrison 11 attempts while also missing most every type of shot he took for most of 30 minutes?  Is it part of his recovery and redemption process to be a one man offense. Three starters - Phil, Primo and Sampson shot a combined 3 - 19 while Harrison alone took 19 shots. Of course, after 35 minutes of forced shots and 28 footers he hit a couple of 3s but it all looks so helter skelter.
Again, was the plan to have Sanchez only take 3 shots from 20 feet? Yes, Lavin finally sat mi non comprende but his absence was mostly on the court where he seems to have no position assigned since, according to Lavin, he can play 4 positions.  Unfortunately, he plays them all without much passion.
Again, our formidable front line was rendered useless by whatever offense Lavin Wood was running against a small and less talented team. 
In making comparisons with common opponents it appears Monmouth, who played us even for 37 minutes lost to our next opponent by 32 points.
With the many Penn State alums in NYC I see them having the home court advantage, come out more motivated, hit their 3s, and we lose another game to a BIG opponent.
Why? Because we will take too many 3s, Harrison will think he is the offense and Primo will no comprende his role on the team.  Finally, Phil Greene will continue to have the ball in his hands on offense and we will use 30 seconds to get the ball to a shooter......those shooters being only Harrison, Greene and Sampson while the rest of the team is disenfranchised.

This is an outstanding post. I'll have to re-read "The Best and the Brightest"...about all those scholars who somehow got us mired in Viet Nam. We brought in the best and brightest coaches out there along with some of the best players, and we're mired with no offense (didn't the announcer say Longwood was allowing 81 ppg) and a defense that solely depends on blocked shots. This is all well and good against mid and low majors...but I'd be shocked if works against the big boys.

For the first time, I'm glad the Big East has become mid-major. Otherwise, we'd be looking at a typical Norm Roberts season, albiet with far better players.

Georgetown, Marquette, Villanova, Butler, Creighton, and Providence are all probably going to be tournament teams. Hardly a "mid-major".

+ Xavier.

This is a list of "used to be's". In case you haven't noticed, mid majors get invited to the big dance in March as well as the big boys. The definition of mid major...maybe one team at number 20 and another at 25 with a few in the mid 30s to 40s.

It is what it is. We are what we are. It's why we need Lavin who's able to sell MSG and potential pro careers to recruits. If he goes, we get the Pecoras of the world. Decent guy, decent coach, Mahoney-like results if we're in a high major conference. Years ago, I predicted we'd be in the Patriot League. This is somewhat better. The glass is half full.

 

[Class of 72]

Well, the easy part of the schedule is over.  We have been very consistent over the course of 7 games (yes I count exhibitions) and that is we hit the court totally unprepared for our opponent. 
Tonight, against the lowest ranked team on the schedule we hardly looked focused on defense and, as usual, disorganized on offense.

Now I know some here will fall back on the low IQ mantra when looking at our players and a couple will obviously not be Rhodes Scholar candidates but it begs the question: when you are the worst shooting 3 point team in the universe, why is coach allowing Harrison 11 attempts while also missing most every type of shot he took for most of 30 minutes?  Is it part of his recovery and redemption process to be a one man offense. Three starters - Phil, Primo and Sampson shot a combined 3 - 19 while Harrison alone took 19 shots. Of course, after 35 minutes of forced shots and 28 footers he hit a couple of 3s but it all looks so helter skelter.
Again, was the plan to have Sanchez only take 3 shots from 20 feet? Yes, Lavin finally sat mi non comprende but his absence was mostly on the court where he seems to have no position assigned since, according to Lavin, he can play 4 positions.  Unfortunately, he plays them all without much passion.
Again, our formidable front line was rendered useless by whatever offense Lavin Wood was running against a small and less talented team. 
In making comparisons with common opponents it appears Monmouth, who played us even for 37 minutes lost to our next opponent by 32 points.
With the many Penn State alums in NYC I see them having the home court advantage, come out more motivated, hit their 3s, and we lose another game to a BIG opponent.
Why? Because we will take too many 3s, Harrison will think he is the offense and Primo will no comprende his role on the team.  Finally, Phil Greene will continue to have the ball in his hands on offense and we will use 30 seconds to get the ball to a shooter......those shooters being only Harrison, Greene and Sampson while the rest of the team is disenfranchised.

This is an outstanding post. I'll have to re-read "The Best and the Brightest"...about all those scholars who somehow got us mired in Viet Nam. We brought in the best and brightest coaches out there along with some of the best players, and we're mired with no offense (didn't the announcer say Longwood was allowing 81 ppg) and a defense that solely depends on blocked shots. This is all well and good against mid and low majors...but I'd be shocked if works against the big boys.

For the first time, I'm glad the Big East has become mid-major. Otherwise, we'd be looking at a typical Norm Roberts season, albiet with far better players.

Georgetown, Marquette, Villanova, Butler, Creighton, and Providence are all probably going to be tournament teams. Hardly a "mid-major".

+ Xavier.

This is a list of "used to be's". In case you haven't noticed, mid majors get invited to the big dance in March as well as the big boys. The definition of mid major...maybe one team at number 20 and another at 25 with a few in the mid 30s to 40s.

It is what it is. We are what we are. It's why we need Lavin who's able to sell MSG and potential pro careers to recruits. If he goes, we get the Pecoras of the world. Decent guy, decent coach, Mahoney-like results if we're in a high major conference. Years ago, I predicted we'd be in the Patriot League. This is somewhat better. The glass is half full.

Sadly, you are correct. With TIS's +1 Xavier, I count 7 teams and with SJU that they omitted it would 8 teams. I am assuming Jack and TIS are just referring to "any" post-season since I cannot fathom more than 3 or 4 Big East teams in the Big Dance. I hope we are one of them because Lavin may not have a group this talented and deep again (on paper) ever again at SJU.

 

[rawdognyc]

When I check my IPhone at halftime it is usually to check other scores!

Samsung should use this as their next advertising campaign as to who uses iphone.

'iPhone, the choice of the 65 year old message board flamer man in all of us'

You are hung up on your IQ number! I am not 65 yet, not even 64.
As for flaming, you are doing a good job of it while never discussing basketball.
Of course, I gather you are the homer dog, who does not see anything positive to discuss but just lurks here to attack fans that are here to have a good time.
As for your condescension to the older fans I need not remind you that most of the mods here are well over 30 skippy!
Finally, stop your obsession with older men and stick to the male web sites that your raw dog enjoys.

yup and the moderators here don't act like a 16 year old troll. You don't bring anything to this board but negativity and it reflects in your karma. I find positive in everything win or lose. You on the other hand find negative in everything win or lose. I guess that's where we differ. The only person that finds you funny is yourself, hence the reason after your own lame comment you'll put an "lmao". Tomorrow the Turkey you are served will either be too dry or too juicy. The weather will be too hot or too cold. You're a miserable grouch and thats fine. You are delusional if you think bad mouthing the team or coach brings anything to the board. Anyway enjoy your too hot or too cold mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving

 

[Jack Williams]

When I check my IPhone at halftime it is usually to check other scores!

Samsung should use this as their next advertising campaign as to who uses iphone.

'iPhone, the choice of the 65 year old message board flamer man in all of us'

You are hung up on your IQ number! I am not 65 yet, not even 64.
As for flaming, you are doing a good job of it while never discussing basketball.
Of course, I gather you are the homer dog, who does not see anything positive to discuss but just lurks here to attack fans that are here to have a good time.
As for your condescension to the older fans I need not remind you that most of the mods here are well over 30 skippy!
Finally, stop your obsession with older men and stick to the male web sites that your raw dog enjoys.

yup and the moderators here don't act like a 16 year old troll. You don't bring anything to this board but negativity and it reflects in your karma. I find positive in everything win or lose. You on the other hand find negative in everything win or lose. I guess that's where we differ. The only person that finds you funny is yourself, hence the reason after your own lame comment you'll put an "lmao". Tomorrow the Turkey you are served will either be too dry or too juicy. The weather will be too hot or too cold. You're a miserable grouch and thats fine. You are delusional if you think bad mouthing the team or coach brings anything to the board. Anyway enjoy your too hot or too cold mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving

First of all, leave sixteen year olds out of this.

Second, 72 may not be the most optimistic fan of all time, but what you view as negativity is probably just reality. 72 has a lot of bad things to say about this team because, well, there are ALOT of bad things about this team. I am a very optimistic fan as well, but I am not blind to the flaws of this team. In my mind, I am optimistic because we are 4-1, and are on a four game winning streak. But at the same time all four wins have not been very pretty and have exposed a lot of flaws in this team that are only going to get exploited when our competition's talent level increases. 72 is just pointing out the flaws of this team, and while you may think he is flaming the board with "negativity" he's actually just saying the truth. You may not like to hear what he has to say, because who really wants to hear whats wrong with your team? I wish we were a perfect team, you do too, so does every fan. But we are not perfect, so let's not pretend we are. I'm sure if we played four great games 72 wouldn't have much to complain about. But we played four BAD games, and there is a lot to discuss on what this team is lacking right now. Remember, right now it is not negativity, it is the truth.

 

[MJDinkins]

When I check my IPhone at halftime it is usually to check other scores!

Samsung should use this as their next advertising campaign as to who uses iphone.

'iPhone, the choice of the 65 year old message board flamer man in all of us'

You are hung up on your IQ number! I am not 65 yet, not even 64.
As for flaming, you are doing a good job of it while never discussing basketball.
Of course, I gather you are the homer dog, who does not see anything positive to discuss but just lurks here to attack fans that are here to have a good time.
As for your condescension to the older fans I need not remind you that most of the mods here are well over 30 skippy!
Finally, stop your obsession with older men and stick to the male web sites that your raw dog enjoys.

yup and the moderators here don't act like a 16 year old troll. You don't bring anything to this board but negativity and it reflects in your karma. I find positive in everything win or lose. You on the other hand find negative in everything win or lose. I guess that's where we differ. The only person that finds you funny is yourself, hence the reason after your own lame comment you'll put an "lmao". Tomorrow the Turkey you are served will either be too dry or too juicy. The weather will be too hot or too cold. You're a miserable grouch and thats fine. You are delusional if you think bad mouthing the team or coach brings anything to the board. Anyway enjoy your too hot or too cold mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving

First of all, leave sixteen year olds out of this.

Second, 72 may not be the most optimistic fan of all time, but what you view as negativity is probably just reality. 72 has a lot of bad things to say about this team because, well, there are ALOT of bad things about this team. I am a very optimistic fan as well, but I am not blind to the flaws of this team. In my mind, I am optimistic because we are 4-1, and are on a four game winning streak. But at the same time all four wins have not been very pretty and have exposed a lot of flaws in this team that are only going to get exploited when our competition's talent level increases. 72 is just pointing out the flaws of this team, and while you may think he is flaming the board with "negativity" he's actually just saying the truth. You may not like to hear what he has to say, because who really wants to hear whats wrong with your team? I wish we were a perfect team, you do too, so does every fan. But we are not perfect, so let's not pretend we are. I'm sure if we played four great games 72 wouldn't have much to complain about. But we played four BAD games, and there is a lot to discuss on what this team is lacking right now. Remember, right now it is not negativity, it is the truth.

I, respectfully disagree.... Because everything being stated isn't reality, facts, or truth.

 

[Class of 72]

When I check my IPhone at halftime it is usually to check other scores!

Samsung should use this as their next advertising campaign as to who uses iphone.

'iPhone, the choice of the 65 year old message board flamer man in all of us'

You are hung up on your IQ number! I am not 65 yet, not even 64.
As for flaming, you are doing a good job of it while never discussing basketball.
Of course, I gather you are the homer dog, who does not see anything positive to discuss but just lurks here to attack fans that are here to have a good time.
As for your condescension to the older fans I need not remind you that most of the mods here are well over 30 skippy!
Finally, stop your obsession with older men and stick to the male web sites that your raw dog enjoys.

yup and the moderators here don't act like a 16 year old troll. You don't bring anything to this board but negativity and it reflects in your karma. I find positive in everything win or lose. You on the other hand find negative in everything win or lose. I guess that's where we differ. The only person that finds you funny is yourself, hence the reason after your own lame comment you'll put an "lmao". Tomorrow the Turkey you are served will either be too dry or too juicy. The weather will be too hot or too cold. You're a miserable grouch and thats fine. You are delusional if you think bad mouthing the team or coach brings anything to the board. Anyway enjoy your too hot or too cold mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving

One final response. I do not give a flying eff about karma! If you found positive in everything win or lose you have yet to share it here and most fans here have shared my opinions from the PMs I get and post-discussions. You, on the other hand, along with 3 or 4 see no evil, hear no evil jackasses, prefer to just make personal attacks since you have nothing to contribute, positive or negative. I agree I am not funny and as cutting as FUN. he has the good sense to post elsewhere for comedic relief in our team's comedic approach to the game of basketball. But if I am a miserable grouch and you do not even know me from a hole in the wall, unlike a few of the fans here, what does it say about your skin thickness and phony "positive" outlook when you need to attack other posters for saying what you actually feel but emotionally cannot say? Perhaps your enjoyment of post game discussions is focused on criticizing others opinions of the offense or defense or lack there of, rather than objectively looking at the game.
If you see positive in everything and are such a gay young fellow the last place you seem to show it is here where you appear angry, defensive and offensive to the point of using words like "miserable", "delusional", "grouch", etc.
Hey, for all I know, rap music is the most romantic music in your world and fantasies about boinking a cheerleader is the only thing you notice at the games.
Some of us prefer to discuss the basketball we see and I will wait with anticipation about your first positive opinion about our team.
You better hope Penn State loses because you better skip over my posts skippy!

 

[1and1sju]

I find positive in everything win or lose.
You are delusional if you think bad mouthing the team or coach brings anything to the board.

Then I question whether you really enjoy sports as a fan. If you associate good feelings with both losing and winning, you dilute the euphoria that accompanies success. You can't possibly enjoy a winning season as much as the rest of us if you're happy win or lose.

And I don't think there's any doubt that many of the posters here come for the purposes of venting in times of frustration, as well as reveling in victory. Camaraderie and community have been forged through the bad years. None of us have the ear of coach Lavin or Monasch, the beauty of RM.com is that I can talk to other fans about the mistakes I see being made (as well as the great plays/decisions).

This site would cease to exist if all we did was come on here and point out the good things after every game.

 

[Class of 72]

When I check my IPhone at halftime it is usually to check other scores!

Samsung should use this as their next advertising campaign as to who uses iphone.

'iPhone, the choice of the 65 year old message board flamer man in all of us'

You are hung up on your IQ number! I am not 65 yet, not even 64.
As for flaming, you are doing a good job of it while never discussing basketball.
Of course, I gather you are the homer dog, who does not see anything positive to discuss but just lurks here to attack fans that are here to have a good time.
As for your condescension to the older fans I need not remind you that most of the mods here are well over 30 skippy!
Finally, stop your obsession with older men and stick to the male web sites that your raw dog enjoys.

yup and the moderators here don't act like a 16 year old troll. You don't bring anything to this board but negativity and it reflects in your karma. I find positive in everything win or lose. You on the other hand find negative in everything win or lose. I guess that's where we differ. The only person that finds you funny is yourself, hence the reason after your own lame comment you'll put an "lmao". Tomorrow the Turkey you are served will either be too dry or too juicy. The weather will be too hot or too cold. You're a miserable grouch and thats fine. You are delusional if you think bad mouthing the team or coach brings anything to the board. Anyway enjoy your too hot or too cold mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving

First of all, leave sixteen year olds out of this.

Second, 72 may not be the most optimistic fan of all time, but what you view as negativity is probably just reality. 72 has a lot of bad things to say about this team because, well, there are ALOT of bad things about this team. I am a very optimistic fan as well, but I am not blind to the flaws of this team. In my mind, I am optimistic because we are 4-1, and are on a four game winning streak. But at the same time all four wins have not been very pretty and have exposed a lot of flaws in this team that are only going to get exploited when our competition's talent level increases. 72 is just pointing out the flaws of this team, and while you may think he is flaming the board with "negativity" he's actually just saying the truth. You may not like to hear what he has to say, because who really wants to hear whats wrong with your team? I wish we were a perfect team, you do too, so does every fan. But we are not perfect, so let's not pretend we are. I'm sure if we played four great games 72 wouldn't have much to complain about. But we played four BAD games, and there is a lot to discuss on what this team is lacking right now. Remember, right now it is not negativity, it is the truth.

I, respectfully disagree.... Because everything being stated isn't reality, facts, or truth.

Thanks Dink! I may have stated on at least a half dozen occasions that all I express is my "opinion". Nothing more, nothing less! That others opinions are less valid than yours or Rawdog or TIS or anyone else here....well, I think you know from your many PMs to me.....that I just do not give a flying F!
The young Jack and even young Rabinowitz apparently see the games from much younger eyes than yours or mine but if in your "reality" world you see better 3 point shooting, better bench language, better defensive schemes, better specialist recruiting, better substitution patterns, etc., etc. etc., you are free here on the intawebs to share it.
My major defect as a long time fan and supporter is I want us to win every game. When we lose it hurts even though 24 hours later I saw hey, it is just a game. I get over it. That said, and you and I have gone back and forth on this since last year, I want to see results. Not just in wins and losses. In our approach to the game. That is my ongoing gripe and will continue to be until we turn the corner.
As you know, two years ago I was one of Lav's biggest defenders and risked banishment from JJ because I called out his detractors....kind of rawdogging Baldi and a few others, including LINY, aka Joe of many names.
Coach is starting to show tough love to the players.....well I am starting to show tough love to the coaches.
It is as simple as that.

 

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I find positive in everything win or lose.
You are delusional if you think bad mouthing the team or coach brings anything to the board.

Then I question whether you really enjoy sports as a fan. If you associate good feelings with both losing and winning, you dilute the euphoria that accompanies success. You can't possibly enjoy a winning season as much as the rest of us if you're happy win or lose.

And I don't think there's any doubt that many of the posters here come for the purposes of venting in times of frustration, as well as reveling in victory. Camaraderie and community have been forged through the bad years. None of us have the ear of coach Lavin or Monasch, the beauty of RM.com is that I can talk to other fans about the mistakes I see being made (as well as the great plays/decisions).

This site would cease to exist if all we did was come on here and point out the good things after every game.

in life in general I pull positives out of negatives not just in sports.... it helps appreciate things more... just like in sports.... why get upset when they win a game? Why beat a dead horse and statethe obvious about how poorly we've played thus far? I'm happy we won these games since we haven't even started to click yet. It's kids playing a game, not the end of the world of we lose. I'd of course rather they win and win a national championship however I also understand it takes more than a few years to resurrect a dead program. many have lost sight of this fact