(PRE-GAME) Villanova (MSG), Sun., Feb. 17, 5p, FS-1 / 570 AM
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Really feel like this game will tell us a lot about the rest of our season. Win, and we should have high hopes for the Big East tourney and even making some noise in the NCAAs. Lose, and while we could still make the NCAAs, probably shouldn't have high hopes for much of a run. Just my thought.
[quote="Room112" post=322876]Really feel like this game will tell us a lot about the rest of our season. Win, and we should have high hopes for the Big East tourney and even making some noise in the NCAAs. Lose, and while we could still make the NCAAs, probably shouldn't have high hopes for much of a run. Just my thought.[/quote]
IMO, a win or loss won't signify what to particularly expect going forward. A win just increases our chances to make the NCAA Tournament. While a loss doesn't exactly hurt our chances of making it, but it surely won't help either.
The style and pace we like to play may not exactly be conducive to the Big East Tournament being we'll be playing back-to-back days without any rest and, more signficantly, a thin bench. If we're playing in the championship game, then that would mean 3 consecutive days.
The NCAA Tournament might (keyword) work in our favor, depending on who we're playing, as styles make fights. Not to mention, there is a one-day rest in between games during the 1st and 2nd rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and of course Final Four and Championship game. I don't see us being a second weekend team, but you never know as we could get a favorable matchup or simply get hot.
Regardless, I wouldn't make too much out of the game on Sunday unless we get blown out or we blow out Villanova. With that being said, we'd still need to be careful about prognostications going forward. Although the latter would feel pretty good!
IMO, a win or loss won't signify what to particularly expect going forward. A win just increases our chances to make the NCAA Tournament. While a loss doesn't exactly hurt our chances of making it, but it surely won't help either.
The style and pace we like to play may not exactly be conducive to the Big East Tournament being we'll be playing back-to-back days without any rest and, more signficantly, a thin bench. If we're playing in the championship game, then that would mean 3 consecutive days.
The NCAA Tournament might (keyword) work in our favor, depending on who we're playing, as styles make fights. Not to mention, there is a one-day rest in between games during the 1st and 2nd rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and of course Final Four and Championship game. I don't see us being a second weekend team, but you never know as we could get a favorable matchup or simply get hot.
Regardless, I wouldn't make too much out of the game on Sunday unless we get blown out or we blow out Villanova. With that being said, we'd still need to be careful about prognostications going forward. Although the latter would feel pretty good!
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[quote="MJDinkins" post=322881][quote="Room112" post=322876]Really feel like this game will tell us a lot about the rest of our season. Win, and we should have high hopes for the Big East tourney and even making some noise in the NCAAs. Lose, and while we could still make the NCAAs, probably shouldn't have high hopes for much of a run. Just my thought.[/quote]
IMO, a win or loss won't signify what to particularly expect going forward. A win just increases our chances to make the NCAA Tournament. While a loss doesn't exactly hurt our chances of making it, but it surely won't help either.
The style and pace we like to play may not exactly be conducive to the Big East Tournament being we'll be playing back-to-back days without any rest and, more signficantly, a thin bench. If we're playing in the championship game, then that would mean 3 consecutive days.
The NCAA Tournament might (keyword) work in our favor, depending on who we're playing, as styles make fights. Not to mention, there is a one-day rest in between games during the 1st and 2nd rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and of course Final Four and Championship game. I don't see us being a second weekend team, but you never know as we could get a favorable matchup or simply get hot.
Regardless, I wouldn't make too much out of the game on Sunday unless we get blown out or we blow out Villanova. With that being said, we'd still need to be careful about prognostications going forward. Although the latter would feel pretty good![/quote]
I feel like the game is mostly about proving we belong more so than the other types or implications. Especially because in recent weeks we've had issues with bringing the energy. So If we don't bring it for 40 mins in this game, I won't be too optomisitc going forward.
IMO, a win or loss won't signify what to particularly expect going forward. A win just increases our chances to make the NCAA Tournament. While a loss doesn't exactly hurt our chances of making it, but it surely won't help either.
The style and pace we like to play may not exactly be conducive to the Big East Tournament being we'll be playing back-to-back days without any rest and, more signficantly, a thin bench. If we're playing in the championship game, then that would mean 3 consecutive days.
The NCAA Tournament might (keyword) work in our favor, depending on who we're playing, as styles make fights. Not to mention, there is a one-day rest in between games during the 1st and 2nd rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and of course Final Four and Championship game. I don't see us being a second weekend team, but you never know as we could get a favorable matchup or simply get hot.
Regardless, I wouldn't make too much out of the game on Sunday unless we get blown out or we blow out Villanova. With that being said, we'd still need to be careful about prognostications going forward. Although the latter would feel pretty good![/quote]
I feel like the game is mostly about proving we belong more so than the other types or implications. Especially because in recent weeks we've had issues with bringing the energy. So If we don't bring it for 40 mins in this game, I won't be too optomisitc going forward.
[quote="Room112" post=322884][quote="MJDinkins" post=322881][quote="Room112" post=322876]Really feel like this game will tell us a lot about the rest of our season. Win, and we should have high hopes for the Big East tourney and even making some noise in the NCAAs. Lose, and while we could still make the NCAAs, probably shouldn't have high hopes for much of a run. Just my thought.[/quote]
IMO, a win or loss won't signify what to particularly expect going forward. A win just increases our chances to make the NCAA Tournament. While a loss doesn't exactly hurt our chances of making it, but it surely won't help either.
The style and pace we like to play may not exactly be conducive to the Big East Tournament being we'll be playing back-to-back days without any rest and, more signficantly, a thin bench. If we're playing in the championship game, then that would mean 3 consecutive days.
The NCAA Tournament might (keyword) work in our favor, depending on who we're playing, as styles make fights. Not to mention, there is a one-day rest in between games during the 1st and 2nd rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and of course Final Four and Championship game. I don't see us being a second weekend team, but you never know as we could get a favorable matchup or simply get hot.
Regardless, I wouldn't make too much out of the game on Sunday unless we get blown out or we blow out Villanova. With that being said, we'd still need to be careful about prognostications going forward. Although the latter would feel pretty good![/quote]
I feel like the game is mostly about proving we belong more so than the other types or implications. Especially because in recent weeks we've had issues with bringing the energy. So If we don't bring it for 40 mins in this game, I won't be too optomisitc going forward.[/quote]
i gotcha! Fair enough.
IMO, a win or loss won't signify what to particularly expect going forward. A win just increases our chances to make the NCAA Tournament. While a loss doesn't exactly hurt our chances of making it, but it surely won't help either.
The style and pace we like to play may not exactly be conducive to the Big East Tournament being we'll be playing back-to-back days without any rest and, more signficantly, a thin bench. If we're playing in the championship game, then that would mean 3 consecutive days.
The NCAA Tournament might (keyword) work in our favor, depending on who we're playing, as styles make fights. Not to mention, there is a one-day rest in between games during the 1st and 2nd rounds, Sweet 16 and Elite 8, and of course Final Four and Championship game. I don't see us being a second weekend team, but you never know as we could get a favorable matchup or simply get hot.
Regardless, I wouldn't make too much out of the game on Sunday unless we get blown out or we blow out Villanova. With that being said, we'd still need to be careful about prognostications going forward. Although the latter would feel pretty good![/quote]
I feel like the game is mostly about proving we belong more so than the other types or implications. Especially because in recent weeks we've had issues with bringing the energy. So If we don't bring it for 40 mins in this game, I won't be too optomisitc going forward.[/quote]
i gotcha! Fair enough.
RyGuyRedStorm
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Looking forward to the game and will be there (on the floor!).
Outside of BET last big chance for a statement win. Hope the crowd gets involved to drown out the Nova crew who will certainly be there.
Need four more wins IMO. Let’s start on Sunday.
Outside of BET last big chance for a statement win. Hope the crowd gets involved to drown out the Nova crew who will certainly be there.
Need four more wins IMO. Let’s start on Sunday.
will come out hot and hold a 8 point lead for much of the game. will come crashing down and get close in the last 5. SJU makes a couple plays and holds on
SJU 71
NOVA 66
SJU 71
NOVA 66
Per John Fanta
Similar to how their length and athleticism works defensively against Marquette, I think St. John's matches up well on D with Villanova too. It comes down to the assist total and avoiding foul trouble. Johnnies can't fall into hero ball. Game will be sold-out Sunday.
Gut says SJU will be three point dog or so.
Similar to how their length and athleticism works defensively against Marquette, I think St. John's matches up well on D with Villanova too. It comes down to the assist total and avoiding foul trouble. Johnnies can't fall into hero ball. Game will be sold-out Sunday.
Gut says SJU will be three point dog or so.
Here’s a good question when’s the last time we won a home game against Villanova and were any of you there?
gonzalo
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[quote="Jack Williams" post=322954]Here’s a good question when’s the last time we won a home game against Villanova and were any of you there?[/quote]
January 20, 2002
https://redstormsports.com/news/200..._WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path=mbball
January 20, 2002
https://redstormsports.com/news/200..._WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path=mbball
[quote="gonzalo" post=322968][quote="Jack Williams" post=322954]Here’s a good question when’s the last time we won a home game against Villanova and were any of you there?[/quote]
January 20, 2002
[URL]https://redstormsports.com/new...DS_HOME_WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path[/URL]=mbball[/quote]
January 2011 - Hardy went off. [URL]https://www.rumbleinthegarden....h-34-st-johns-basketball-past-villanova-81-68[/URL]
January 20, 2002
[URL]https://redstormsports.com/new...DS_HOME_WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path[/URL]=mbball[/quote]
January 2011 - Hardy went off. [URL]https://www.rumbleinthegarden....h-34-st-johns-basketball-past-villanova-81-68[/URL]
redstorm89
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[quote="Chris7" post=322969][quote="gonzalo" post=322968][quote="Jack Williams" post=322954]Here’s a good question when’s the last time we won a home game against Villanova and were any of you there?[/quote]
January 20, 2002
[URL]https://redstormsports.com/new...DS_HOME_WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path[/URL]=mbball[/quote]
January 2011 - Hardy went off. [URL]https://www.rumbleinthegarden....h-34-st-johns-basketball-past-villanova-81-68[/URL][/quote]
the 2011 game was on the road
January 20, 2002
[URL]https://redstormsports.com/new...DS_HOME_WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path[/URL]=mbball[/quote]
January 2011 - Hardy went off. [URL]https://www.rumbleinthegarden....h-34-st-johns-basketball-past-villanova-81-68[/URL][/quote]
the 2011 game was on the road
[quote="gonzalo" post=322968][quote="Jack Williams" post=322954]Here’s a good question when’s the last time we won a home game against Villanova and were any of you there?[/quote]
January 20, 2002
https://redstormsports.com/news/200..._WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path=mbball[/quote]
Correct. I was 4 years old. Didn’t know what basketball was yet. So essentially I’ve never witnessed a home win against Villanova
January 20, 2002
https://redstormsports.com/news/200..._WIN_STREAK_TO_NINE_STRAIGHT.aspx?path=mbball[/quote]
Correct. I was 4 years old. Didn’t know what basketball was yet. So essentially I’ve never witnessed a home win against Villanova
redfan259999888
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[quote="Paultzman" post=322921]Per John Fanta
Similar to how their length and athleticism works defensively against Marquette, I think St. John's matches up well on D with Villanova too. It comes down to the assist total and avoiding foul trouble. Johnnies can't fall into hero ball. Game will be sold-out Sunday.
Gut says SJU will be three point dog or so.[/quote]
Vagas insider only has the "online betters" section up for the game.
Has Nova as 1.5pnt fav
Check back there later
Now the "VI Consensus section" has 1.5, so that's the opening line.
Also the U/O is 145.5 for you betters.
Similar to how their length and athleticism works defensively against Marquette, I think St. John's matches up well on D with Villanova too. It comes down to the assist total and avoiding foul trouble. Johnnies can't fall into hero ball. Game will be sold-out Sunday.
Gut says SJU will be three point dog or so.[/quote]
Vagas insider only has the "online betters" section up for the game.
Has Nova as 1.5pnt fav
Check back there later
Now the "VI Consensus section" has 1.5, so that's the opening line.
Also the U/O is 145.5 for you betters.
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