St. John’s (2020-21)

Do we know if Roberts is experiencing difficulties from his shoulder surgery?
 
He was just a role player, but I think we miss some of the intangibles that this guy brought to the table. Someone will eventually fill that void, but I must say that Nick Rutherford was a really solid contributor last year. Wish him the best.

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I actually think Williams is a Rutherford-type player, but with more scoring ability. I'll take that!
 
[quote="JohnnyFan" post=408744]He was just a role player, but I think we miss some of the intangibles that this guy brought to the table. Someone will eventually fill that void, but I must say that Nick Rutherford was a really solid contributor last year. Wish him the best.

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With Williams and Penny being quiet types, Rutherford was the vocal heart and soul of the team. I'm waiting to see who takes over that role this season. Always nice to have a senior leader (actually a super senior) that plays with passion and shows it.
 
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There are intangibles (hustle, leadership, intensity) that analytics does not measure - Nick Rutherford
 
nycfan wrote: There are intangibles (hustle, leadership, intensity) that analytics does not measure - Nick Rutherford

While thinking about last year's team compared to this year's team the biggest difference to me so far is on the defensive side of the ball. The 23 to 0 run that ended the Big East tournament Georgetown victory stands as a prime example that our ability to shut down our opponent is what leads to success under Mike Anderson.

Nick Rutherford absolutely embodied that defensive intensity last season. LJ was also a contributor as a disruptor on defense too. I think that Dunn, Williams, Earlington and Champagnie all brought something to the table defensively as well.

This season Cole and Moore have shown definite flashes of what you want from JUCOs coming in to the D1 level offensively but have not established a strong defensive presence yet. The inside players collectively have not established a defensive identity as of yet either. Posh is probably our most critical piece because he is a whirling dervish at times on the defensive end and can disrupt opponents flow. Wusu can guard and has shown a commitment to defense that is refreshing. That said, there is a lack of team cohesiveness defensively and the guys have not meshed to establish that killer shut down mentality.

The leadership and intensity that Rutherford provided really set the tone defensively last season and it was infectious to the whole team. That dynamic needs to return in order for the team to be successful this season and it is up to the coach to figure out how to make it happen as the season moves forward.
 
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Nothing against Nick Rutherford. I liked him a lot and wished we had a guy like him for more than one year under CMA. But don't we have a Sr guard.

Oh wait.
 
You know we're in bad shape when the board is pining over a guy who averaged 5.5 ppg while shooting 35% from the field.
 
[quote="Matty Hoops" post=408794]You know we're in bad shape when the board is pining over a guy who averaged 5.5 ppg while shooting 35% from the field.[/quote]

Or pining for a team that went 5-13 in conference play. I do think Rutherford was instrumental in many of our biggest wins despite his stats. He was extraordinarily disruptive on defense.
 
Rutherford's second half performance against Butler was one of the most inspiring efforts I have ever seen. Down big the kid basically put the whole team on his back and led them back into the game.
 
Brandon Tierney

I've been associated with @StJohnsBBall since '03-'04, Jarvis' last season. This is the first time the three most important positions (for sustained success) have aligned: University President, AD and HC.

They finally have that. Now, they have a true chance. #SJUBB
 
[quote="Paultzman" post=408877]Brandon Tierney

I've been associated with @StJohnsBBall since '03-'04, Jarvis' last season. This is the first time the three most important positions (for sustained success) have aligned: University President, AD and HC.

They finally have that. Now, they have a true chance. #SJUBB[/quote]
and if things don't improve under these conditions we may just have to accept the fact that we are the Detroit Lions of college basketball. :(
 
This is for all of you who doubt my faith in CMA
;) ;) [attachment=1772]35A6C609-3AA1-4469-B327-948E8C911A92.jpeg[/attachment]
 
[quote="Monte" post=408885]This is for all of you who doubt my faith in CMA
;) ;) [attachment=1772]35A6C609-3AA1-4469-B327-948E8C911A92.jpeg[/attachment][/quote]
Next post an appointment card with your psychiatrist. ;) :) :) :) :) :)
 
[quote="bamafan" post=408888][quote="Monte" post=408885]This is for all of you who doubt my faith in CMA
;) ;) [attachment=1772]35A6C609-3AA1-4469-B327-948E8C911A92.jpeg[/attachment][/quote]
Next post an appointment card with your psychiatrist. ;) :) :) :) :) :)[/quote]

Let's see who has the last laugh!
 
[quote="Monte" post=408889][quote="bamafan" post=408888][quote="Monte" post=408885]This is for all of you who doubt my faith in CMA
;) ;) [attachment=1772]35A6C609-3AA1-4469-B327-948E8C911A92.jpeg[/attachment][/quote]
Next post an appointment card with your psychiatrist. ;) :) :) :) :) :)[/quote]

Let's see who has the last laugh![/quote]

I have a lovely bridge.
 
[quote="Knight" post=408895][quote="Monte" post=408889][quote="bamafan" post=408888][quote="Monte" post=408885]This is for all of you who doubt my faith in CMA
;) ;) [attachment=1772]35A6C609-3AA1-4469-B327-948E8C911A92.jpeg[/attachment][/quote]
Next post an appointment card with your psychiatrist. ;) :) :) :) :) :)[/quote]

Let's see who has the last laugh![/quote]

I have a lovely bridge.[/quote]

You guys are all so negative! Bet you Mike Zaun likes this bet! ;)
 
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