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b.c.redman

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Thanks Redmen for making everything so much better in life with your hard fought win at Marquette and your resiliency during this season as a whole.
I can't seem to sleep and can't wait for Thursday's tip-off!
Hope you keep the good times rolling this week and beyond!
Longtime fan who thinks 20 wins is a big deal.
We are on the right track.
 
I was thinking earlier how miserable I (and I'm sure many others) would be this morning had we lost that game. My happiness shouldn't ride so much on the athletic performance of 19 year olds.
 
I recall reading a Joe Lapchick retirement interview in which he commented on the fact that his success or failure was predicted on an eighteen or nineteen year old making a foul shot. A tough profession.
 
This thread seems like the best one to post my annual "season in pictures" video montage. Once again I give the "caveat" that these are not professional pictures but I hope you enjoy them (FYI, if you click on HD on the settings icon the images are clearer). It's been one hell of a roller-coaster season, lets hope we can extend this season so that we can have another video montage :p

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We are passionate about our team, aren't we. To me it's so much different from rooting for a pro team. I feel no connection to the pro teams. But I went to St. John's and graduated from St. John's College. When I go to games on campus, it's such a wonderful feeling. Plus, I know our guys are on the same campus that I attended. I can tell you, as a Yankee fan, I don't think I have ever hung out in the palces Derek Jeter hangs out. :)

I get really bummed out when we lose and I am so thrilled when we win. I too can't wait for Thursday. I'm running a meeting on Thursday, but I have to somehow get us to end earlier than scheduled so I can at least watch some of the game.
 
I was thinking earlier how miserable I (and I'm sure many others) would be this morning had we lost that game. My happiness shouldn't ride so much on the athletic performance of 19 year olds.
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+1. I feel less nervous about Prov. Prolly bc it's at the garden.
 
Lastly, I'm on the court from 2:30-6 so I'm gonna miss the game. I can peak in at 3:30. But... Maybe just as well since I'll be a nervous wreck. If we win, I'm off fri-sun and might head down to see them play Nova. :)
 
This thread seems like the best one to post my annual "season in pictures" video montage. Once again I give the "caveat" that these are not professional pictures but I hope you enjoy them (FYI, if you click on HD on the settings icon the images are clearer). It's been one hell of a roller-coaster season, lets hope we can extend this season so that we can have another video montage :p

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Great pics once again!!
 
I have waited a day to post this. I have watched almost every game (or listened to some games in the 70's ) now for 57 years. The Marquette game was the single most exciting game I have ever witnessed in all that time.
I have great memories starting with Louie Rothel's hook shot, in the air with no time on the clock, to beat UTah in the Garden in '57 or so, to Lapchicks last win in the NIT with the McIntires and Houston in '65; the 1959 NIT championship with Seiden and Gus Alfieri; the BE win in '86 with Rowan's shot from the corner and ten STJ hands on the shot by Pearl at the buzzer; the Jarvis team win in early 90's in the Garden against Kentucky, the first and only game in the nation that season and all the lights in the nation were ON, the slapping of Chicago Loyola when they were #1 at Carnesecca, the back to back to back by Louie over Texas, Indiana, and Maryland, the win over #1 Georgetown and Michigan and a handful of others.
The game this week against the Golden Eagles was, by a huge margin, the most exciting game I have ever seen STJ play from start to finish. Most of my other highlights were won by last second heroics with 38 minutes of mostly forgettable basketball before those last seconds. This game was monumental in every respect.
Prior to this, the best game I ever saw was between Syracuse and Maryland for the Eastern Regionals, the year when the the Terrapins won the whole thing. This game wasn't as artistic but it was more exciting from the tip to the last buzzer. Ten ties, 14 lead changes, identical team stats for the most part, and both team kids giving their hearts, their bodies, their guts for 50 minutes.
I have never seen a more exciting game! I am really emotional that we won. If there ever was a game when "the last team who had the ball would win" this was it even though we won with them holding the ball at the end. ( a Tribute to remarkable and courageous coaching that I would not have had).
In 57 years of watching STJ boys..............this was the most exciting game , hands down.
 
I have waited a day to post this. I have watched almost every game (or listened to some games in the 70's ) now for 57 years. The Marquette game was the single most exciting game I have ever witnessed in all that time.
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Ummmmmm ok
 
I have waited a day to post this. I have watched almost every game (or listened to some games in the 70's ) now for 57 years. The Marquette game was the single most exciting game I have ever witnessed in all that time.
I have great memories starting with Louie Rothel's hook shot, in the air with no time on the clock, to beat UTah in the Garden in '57 or so, to Lapchicks last win in the NIT with the McIntires and Houston in '65; the 1959 NIT championship with Seiden and Gus Alfieri; the BE win in '86 with Rowan's shot from the corner and ten STJ hands on the shot by Pearl at the buzzer; the Jarvis team win in early 90's in the Garden against Kentucky, the first and only game in the nation that season and all the lights in the nation were ON, the slapping of Chicago Loyola when they were #1 at Carnesecca, the back to back to back by Louie over Texas, Indiana, and Maryland, the win over #1 Georgetown and Michigan and a handful of others.
The game this week against the Golden Eagles was, by a huge margin, the most exciting game I have ever seen STJ play from start to finish. Most of my other highlights were won by last second heroics with 38 minutes of mostly forgettable basketball before those last seconds. This game was monumental in every respect.
Prior to this, the best game I ever saw was between Syracuse and Maryland for the Eastern Regionals, the year when the the Terrapins won the whole thing. This game wasn't as artistic but it was more exciting from the tip to the last buzzer. Ten ties, 14 lead changes, identical team stats for the most part, and both team kids giving their hearts, their bodies, their guts for 50 minutes.
I have never seen a more exciting game! I am really emotional that we won. If there ever was a game when "the last team who had the ball would win" this was it even though we won with them holding the ball at the end. ( a Tribute to remarkable and courageous coaching that I would not have had).
In 57 years of watching STJ boys..............this was the most exciting game , hands down.
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Great post! There have been so many exciting moments through the years. That's what makes following this sport no less an addiction than heroin or crack. I can't pick out the most exciting game among so many...but the second game against Villanova in 1985 comes to mind as the best played. It was almost flawless. We beat them by a couple on their home court. I remember Mullen scoring while laying on the floor. We went on to beat them a third time that season by fifteen in the BET. THEY went on to win the national championship.
 
I have waited a day to post this. I have watched almost every game (or listened to some games in the 70's ) now for 57 years. The Marquette game was the single most exciting game I have ever witnessed in all that time.
I have great memories starting with Louie Rothel's hook shot, in the air with no time on the clock, to beat UTah in the Garden in '57 or so, to Lapchicks last win in the NIT with the McIntires and Houston in '65; the 1959 NIT championship with Seiden and Gus Alfieri; the BE win in '86 with Rowan's shot from the corner and ten STJ hands on the shot by Pearl at the buzzer; the Jarvis team win in early 90's in the Garden against Kentucky, the first and only game in the nation that season and all the lights in the nation were ON, the slapping of Chicago Loyola when they were #1 at Carnesecca, the back to back to back by Louie over Texas, Indiana, and Maryland, the win over #1 Georgetown and Michigan and a handful of others.
The game this week against the Golden Eagles was, by a huge margin, the most exciting game I have ever seen STJ play from start to finish. Most of my other highlights were won by last second heroics with 38 minutes of mostly forgettable basketball before those last seconds. This game was monumental in every respect.
Prior to this, the best game I ever saw was between Syracuse and Maryland for the Eastern Regionals, the year when the the Terrapins won the whole thing. This game wasn't as artistic but it was more exciting from the tip to the last buzzer. Ten ties, 14 lead changes, identical team stats for the most part, and both team kids giving their hearts, their bodies, their guts for 50 minutes.
I have never seen a more exciting game! I am really emotional that we won. If there ever was a game when "the last team who had the ball would win" this was it even though we won with them holding the ball at the end. ( a Tribute to remarkable and courageous coaching that I would not have had).
In 57 years of watching STJ boys..............this was the most exciting game , hands down.
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Great post! There have been so many exciting moments through the years. That's what makes following this sport no less an addiction than heroin or crack. I can't pick out the most exciting game among so many...but the second game against Villanova in 1985 comes to mind as the best played. It was almost flawless. We beat them by a couple on their home court. I remember Mullen scoring while laying on the floor. We went on to beat them a third time that season by fifteen in the BET. THEY went on to win the national championship.
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Excellent choice Newsie. Beating Nova three times that year was also quite an accomplishment. As they say, relative to Nova & GT, it's all about match ups.
 
Nice, even a great win against Marquette, but in my years, from the late 60's early 70's onward, I don't think I'd put it in my top ten.

Having said that, to each his own and that is what makes for interesting conversations.

My number one Rowan's shot/Berry's block, I was delirious that night, walking on air; number two Marcus Hatten free throws against Duke; number three Dwight Hardy vs. Pitt; and even though we lost at the Garden Artest's team's OT with Duke. Saw all those in person.

Best one on t.v. was when we beat Duke in Cameron.

I am certain I am missing a ton, and let's hope maybe Thursday night against the Friars can give us one of those moments.
 
Nice, even a great win against Marquette, but in my years, from the late 60's early 70's onward, I don't think I'd put it in my top ten.

Having said that, to each his own and that is what makes for interesting conversations.

My number one Rowan's shot/Berry's block, I was delirious that night, walking on air; number two Marcus Hatten free throws against Duke; number three Dwight Hardy vs. Pitt; and even though we lost at the Garden Artest's team's OT with Duke. Saw all those in person.

Best one on t.v. was when we beat Duke in Cameron.

I am certain I am missing a ton, and let's hope maybe Thursday night against the Friars can give us one of those moments.
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BJR, you have pegged my list almost to the letter. Hard to believe a loss makes the list, the but Artest/Duke game was incredible. The others were magical.
 
Thanks for another miserable underachieving season. I look forward to more misery and disappointment next year. But at least Harrison will move up the scoring charts
 
Thanks for another miserable underachieving season. I look forward to more misery and disappointment next year. But at least Harrison will move up the scoring charts
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Kathy Bates could do "Misery" SJU promos torturing Gene Keady.
 
Thanks for another miserable underachieving season. I look forward to more misery and disappointment next year. But at least Harrison will move up the scoring charts
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Kathy Bates could do "Misery" SJU promos torturing Gene Keady.
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"Trust me, this is for the best."

*swings sledgehammer*
 
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