Seton Hall, Sun. Feb. 21, Noon, FS1 & 570 AM
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While he didn't know who it was, he didn't think it was the Hofstra kid...who knows...guess we will find out...The assessment was coming from the coach...the guy I spoke to actually didn't know the target..in any case, point taken, we have heard enough hype before
Did hear Matt was targeting fifth year interior guy, but no clue who. The "best player on the team" comment may just be fan hyperbole I suspect. We are good at that.
This is pure speculation, but Jimmy Hall (formerly of Hofstra and now with Kent State) will be a graduate senior. He was mentioned in an article about possible 2016 transfers, but to my knowledge has never been linked to SJU. He is a nice player originally from Brooklyn.
Any recruits, prospects at the Garden today?
(If so they certainly witnessed the heart and energy the Red Storm will play with...a no- nonsense team burgeoning into the scene)...any player of note in attendance?
Thanks
(If so they certainly witnessed the heart and energy the Red Storm will play with...a no- nonsense team burgeoning into the scene)...any player of note in attendance?
Thanks
rawdognyc
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Cuz i was wondering about the use of a homosexual slur if no one on their team was gay. However if Gordon is, and someone in fact said one, I would hope that it's handled.
Anyway, after watching the replay of the handshake line, it looks like Whitehead looks down at Durand 's hand, refuses to shake it and says "f@ck outta here", which Durand replies by calling him a "bitch"...
Various thoughts, including some about Seton Hall:http://www.bigeastboards.com/
TRabinowitz
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Wasn't at the Garden but watched on TV at work. Disappointed in slow start but phenomenal job by our guys getting back into it and playing their tails off. Definitely stings to lose it though, especially because we controlled our own destiny free throw-wise.
While we likely got jobbed a few times in terms of the officiating the fact of the matter is that if we do better than 10-24 from the line we win the game. Make your free throws. No excuses in this one.
The last play of the game was a god-awful play call. You absolutely cannot give the ball to a guy with his back to the basket with time winding down. It's a pretty fundamental thing even for coaches of middle school and high school players. There was virtually no player movement during inbounds and Durand Johnson needs to be an active part of the play. End of the day I don't care if its Chris Mullin, Greg St. Jean or Jesus H. Christ who draws up the play as long as it's good and executed to a decent degree. This was a horrid play call with 2.6 seconds left.
The extracurriculars after the game was disappointing, especially because this group of kids have done SUCH a fantastic job keeping their heads cool on the court throughout this trying season, and we hadn't seen any of this nonsense unlike Lavin's teams when we saw stuff like this all the time. FWIW, a friend of mine who is also friends with Derrick Gordon spoke to him after the game and Derrick said nothing homophobic was said that caused him to go off during scuffle. Just sounded like some trash talk and our guys (as well as SHU's) reacted to it.
Loved Yakwe today (how could you not?) and it's going to be really exciting to see what identity of a player he gets carved into offensively. He is bambi and so raw right now. Will he be a slasher? Back to the basket guy? Mid range jump shooter?? Looking forward to seeing the development he makes.
I really like Ellison at the point although he made some really really poor decisions down the stretch. He is continuing to make progress overall though which is great to see. I know Sima hasn't been the same player since injury but I think he just needs a bit of time to work his way in like Ellison did.
On to the next one...
While we likely got jobbed a few times in terms of the officiating the fact of the matter is that if we do better than 10-24 from the line we win the game. Make your free throws. No excuses in this one.
The last play of the game was a god-awful play call. You absolutely cannot give the ball to a guy with his back to the basket with time winding down. It's a pretty fundamental thing even for coaches of middle school and high school players. There was virtually no player movement during inbounds and Durand Johnson needs to be an active part of the play. End of the day I don't care if its Chris Mullin, Greg St. Jean or Jesus H. Christ who draws up the play as long as it's good and executed to a decent degree. This was a horrid play call with 2.6 seconds left.
The extracurriculars after the game was disappointing, especially because this group of kids have done SUCH a fantastic job keeping their heads cool on the court throughout this trying season, and we hadn't seen any of this nonsense unlike Lavin's teams when we saw stuff like this all the time. FWIW, a friend of mine who is also friends with Derrick Gordon spoke to him after the game and Derrick said nothing homophobic was said that caused him to go off during scuffle. Just sounded like some trash talk and our guys (as well as SHU's) reacted to it.
Loved Yakwe today (how could you not?) and it's going to be really exciting to see what identity of a player he gets carved into offensively. He is bambi and so raw right now. Will he be a slasher? Back to the basket guy? Mid range jump shooter?? Looking forward to seeing the development he makes.
I really like Ellison at the point although he made some really really poor decisions down the stretch. He is continuing to make progress overall though which is great to see. I know Sima hasn't been the same player since injury but I think he just needs a bit of time to work his way in like Ellison did.
On to the next one...
Just got back from a 4 hour round trip car ride with the family from philly burbs to the game. Overall, really had a blast (despite the obnoxious/ignorant SH fan in front of me).
With each FT missed - I pulled out more and more hair! 50-55pct should he a minimum expectation from the charity stripe!
Great crowd (once they have us reason to cheer) and I really enjoyed watching Yawke play and Balimous dunk was sportscenter worthy (but of course, he missed the FT).
Sub par officiciating didn't help either team. Better days are ahead!
Great effort against a good team.
With each FT missed - I pulled out more and more hair! 50-55pct should he a minimum expectation from the charity stripe!
Great crowd (once they have us reason to cheer) and I really enjoyed watching Yawke play and Balimous dunk was sportscenter worthy (but of course, he missed the FT).
Sub par officiciating didn't help either team. Better days are ahead!
Great effort against a good team.
This season will soon be over but as painful as its been to sit through dreadful blowouts and a close one like today with poor fundamentals like FT'S and passing, I become increasingly optimistic about where the team is headed.
I no longer care about Lavin and his shortcomings, lack of care etc. I no longer care that my favorite player is now the coach and has never coached before. I no longer care that we might miss out on 1-2 remaining top recruits (Alkins/Maker)
I do care though that we build back up a fan base that supports the staff and players in both good and not so good. I do care that we are out there recruitung players that have high potential even if not 5 star who want to be part of something great.
Things will get better...they already are.
I no longer care about Lavin and his shortcomings, lack of care etc. I no longer care that my favorite player is now the coach and has never coached before. I no longer care that we might miss out on 1-2 remaining top recruits (Alkins/Maker)
I do care though that we build back up a fan base that supports the staff and players in both good and not so good. I do care that we are out there recruitung players that have high potential even if not 5 star who want to be part of something great.
Things will get better...they already are.
tom in salem
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Jack should have pushed up his visit by one week.
jerseyshorejohnny
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Its a mastery of the understatement to say that your Dad lived one heck of a well-lived life and was a major figure in the history of SJU.
God Bless !