Providence, Sat. Mar. 4, Noon, FS2/970AM

Not that it matters, because it looks like we're locked into the Wednesday BET game against Georgetown, but which team show up on Saturday, the good Dr. Jekyl or the bad Mr. Hyde? It should be time to play confident at home, but it doesn't seem there should be any motivation to come out strong against PC and PC will be gunning for SJU. I fear a blowout.
 
Let's put it to Providence for those back-to-back early round losses to them during Lavin's era in the BET, I hated losing those games.
 
Will be tough to beat Cooley again. Say what you want, the guy is a successful coach.

BE Record Under Cooley
Year 1: 4 - 14
Year 2: 9 - 9
Year 3: 10 - 8
Year 4: 10 - 8

Currently 9 - 8

Since Cooley's first year, he has not had a losing record in the BE conference. He's led them to the NCAA tournament over the last 3 consecutive years. People said he would be nothing without Bryce Cotton. Then they said he would be nothing without Chris Dunn/LaDontae Henton.....then nothing without Ben Bentil.......now it's Kyron Cartwright.

At some point, like him or not, the guy has to be considered a good coach.
 
The St. John's loss appears to be the turning point in the season for the Friars. Their only losses since then are 2 to Nova where the game was a point or two with a minute to go and an overtime heartbreaker at SHU. Completely different team since the St. Johns loss. That being said I don't think we can stop your wonderful guards if they shoot like they did in Providence.
 
Will be tough to beat Cooley again. Say what you want, the guy is a successful coach.

BE Record Under Cooley
Year 1: 4 - 14
Year 2: 9 - 9
Year 3: 10 - 8
Year 4: 10 - 8

Currently 9 - 8

Since Cooley's first year, he has not had a losing record in the BE conference. He's led them to the NCAA tournament over the last 3 consecutive years. People said he would be nothing without Bryce Cotton. Then they said he would be nothing without LaDontae Henton.....then nothing without Ben Bentil.......now it's Kyron Cartwright.

At some point, like him or not, the guy has to be considered a good coach.
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Putting his sore loser persona aside, he does have a good eye for kids who play hard & develop over four years. Net of Dunn & Ledo (who never played), he has not successfully recruited the big name prospects, but manages to get solid, under recruited guys like Henton & Cotton. He also plays transfer game well.

It would be great to get our second sweep of the season, should be a close one.
 
Will be tough to beat Cooley again. Say what you want, the guy is a successful coach.

BE Record Under Cooley
Year 1: 4 - 14
Year 2: 9 - 9
Year 3: 10 - 8
Year 4: 10 - 8

Currently 9 - 8

Since Cooley's first year, he has not had a losing record in the BE conference. He's led them to the NCAA tournament over the last 3 consecutive years. People said he would be nothing without Bryce Cotton. Then they said he would be nothing without LaDontae Henton.....then nothing without Ben Bentil.......now it's Kyron Cartwright.

At some point, like him or not, the guy has to be considered a good coach.
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Putting his sore loser persona aside, he does have a good eye for kids who play hard & develop over four years. Net of Dunn & Ledo (who never played), he has not successfully recruited the big name prospects, but manages to get solid, under recruited guys like Henton & Cotton. He also plays transfer game well.

It would be great to get our second sweep of the season, should be a close one.
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Yes, I somehow forgot Dunn.
 
The St. John's loss appears to be the turning point in the season for the Friars. Their only losses since then are 2 to Nova where the game was a point or two with a minute to go and an overtime heartbreaker at SHU. Completely different team since the St. Johns loss. That being said I don't think we can stop your wonderful guards if they shoot like they did in Providence.
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Thanks Friar Tuck I mean FriarJ
lol
Thanks for being so fair minded!
all the best to you & your team!!!
 
Really want to win this game.

Important to finish regular season out on a strong note.

Then focus should be on Georgetown. Winning a game in BET is needed its been awhile.
Fan base should show up, plenty of tickets available for under $10 bucks and a 7pm on a Wednesday night should be a easy night.
 
I'm not impressed with Providence. We pretty much lineup well with them. No scary big men, just stay on their three point shooters, Lindsey and Carthwright. Owens and Madison Square Garden will help though.
 
I'm not impressed with Providence. We pretty much lineup well with them. No scary big men, just stay on their three point shooters, Lindsey and Carthwright. Owens and Madison Square Garden will help though.
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You have nothing to gain by playing Owens, IMO. Let him rest up, and be ready for Georgetown.
 
Really want to win this game.

Important to finish regular season out on a strong note.

Then focus should be on Georgetown. Winning a game in BET is needed its been awhile.
Fan base should show up, plenty of tickets available for under $10 bucks and a 7pm on a Wednesday night should be a easy night.[/quote

Not an either or, win them both! ]
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What do they have to gain by resting him. A run to the BET title?
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Not much to gain, but a lot to lose, imo. Don't want to risk further injury (though with ankles, it's almost always a risk). Would like to beat Gtown, and play a competitive game vs. Nova.
 
What do they have to gain by resting him. A run to the BET title?
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Not much to gain, but a lot to lose, imo. Don't want to risk further injury (though with ankles, it's almost always a risk). Would like to beat Gtown, and play a competitive game vs. Nova.
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My optimistic goal coming into the season was 15 or more wins. Almost surely have to beat Providence to get that. Play him.
 
He inherited Cotton, I believe, but agree 100% with your post.

Will be tough to beat Cooley again. Say what you want, the guy is a successful coach.

BE Record Under Cooley
Year 1: 4 - 14
Year 2: 9 - 9
Year 3: 10 - 8
Year 4: 10 - 8

Currently 9 - 8

Since Cooley's first year, he has not had a losing record in the BE conference. He's led them to the NCAA tournament over the last 3 consecutive years. People said he would be nothing without Bryce Cotton. Then they said he would be nothing without LaDontae Henton.....then nothing without Ben Bentil.......now it's Kyron Cartwright.

At some point, like him or not, the guy has to be considered a good coach.
Click to expand...

Putting his sore loser persona aside, he does have a good eye for kids who play hard & develop over four years. Net of Dunn & Ledo (who never played), he has not successfully recruited the big name prospects, but manages to get solid, under recruited guys like Henton & Cotton. He also plays transfer game well.

It would be great to get our second sweep of the season, should be a close one.
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It would be great to finish 8-10 in Mullin's 2nd Season, rather than 7-11, of course. If our team returns this nucleus and adds the 2 Transfers, plus a big man 5th year player, we could be a top 5-6 BE finisher next year. And, if over 500, a NCAA BID. it's the stuff Dreams are made of, for us long suffering fans.

2 games i would like to replay are the Xavier game at the Garden, we lost. And, the Marquette game away..We lost
 
Anyone know if Owens has any shot at playing Saturday?
 
What do they have to gain by resting him. A run to the BET title?
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Not much to gain, but a lot to lose, imo. Don't want to risk further injury (though with ankles, it's almost always a risk). Would like to beat Gtown, and play a competitive game vs. Nova.[/quote




Can't play scared. I'm sure Mullin will play him only if he is fully recovered. Winning Saturday can only help going into the B.E.
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