When St. John's Ran New York / Newsday
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Thanks JSJ. Was there for every game of that tournament. Brought back great memories. Would love for this program and it's fans to have a chance to renew that experience.
Thanks JSJ. Was there for every game of that tournament. Brought back great memories. Would love for this program and it's fans to have a chance to renew that experience.
jerseyshorejohnny
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I was as well. Hard to believe it was 35 years ago.
[quote="jerseyshorejohnny" post=275182]I was as well. Hard to believe it was 35 years ago.[/quote]
As was I. What great memories. Will never forget when we beat a very good BC team to win the BE championship. Garden went absolutely crazy.
As was I. What great memories. Will never forget when we beat a very good BC team to win the BE championship. Garden went absolutely crazy.
[quote="redmannorth" post=275194][quote="jerseyshorejohnny" post=275182]I was as well. Hard to believe it was 35 years ago.[/quote]
As was I. What great memories. Will never forget when we beat a very good BC team to win the BE championship. Garden went absolutely crazy.[/quote]
Remember getting off the train and putting my radio on in the car only to hear BC coach Gary Williams whining and moaning about bad officiating costing his team. A gracious loser he was not. One thing about Louie when he lost he did so with class.
As was I. What great memories. Will never forget when we beat a very good BC team to win the BE championship. Garden went absolutely crazy.[/quote]
Remember getting off the train and putting my radio on in the car only to hear BC coach Gary Williams whining and moaning about bad officiating costing his team. A gracious loser he was not. One thing about Louie when he lost he did so with class.
[quote="redmannorth" post=275194][quote="jerseyshorejohnny" post=275182]I was as well. Hard to believe it was 35 years ago.[/quote]
As was I. What great memories. Will never forget when we beat a very good BC team to win the BE championship. Garden went absolutely crazy.[/quote]
I was there, too. A great, great night ... topped off by Billy Goodwin sitting atop the basket (see Paultzman's avatar). One of my favorite memories.
As was I. What great memories. Will never forget when we beat a very good BC team to win the BE championship. Garden went absolutely crazy.[/quote]
I was there, too. A great, great night ... topped off by Billy Goodwin sitting atop the basket (see Paultzman's avatar). One of my favorite memories.
I was there it was tremendous. Only thing better was beating Syracuse and those great matchups with the Orange and the Hoyas.
What a time. Great article.
What a time. Great article.
[URL][URL]https://www.newsday.com/sports/college/st-johns/big-east-tournament-mullin-1983-1.17159796[/URL][/URL]
Love the way the article ended:
The spirit of that St. John’s team was embodied by Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca.
“I watched Coach so much as a youngster, I went to his basketball camp, so playing for him was the ultimate,” Goodwin said. “I think the best part of Louie was he loved and protected us, I think that was why winning the tournament at Madison Square Garden was so important to us all. It was a reflection of him.”
Added Stewart: “We all were an extension of his work ethic, generosity, ferocity, intelligence and humility. Don’t get it twisted, St. John’s does not become one of the top programs in the nation without the presence of coach Carnesecca. Coach’s legacy will live on through everyone he coached in their personal and professional lives.”
Love the way the article ended:
The spirit of that St. John’s team was embodied by Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca.
“I watched Coach so much as a youngster, I went to his basketball camp, so playing for him was the ultimate,” Goodwin said. “I think the best part of Louie was he loved and protected us, I think that was why winning the tournament at Madison Square Garden was so important to us all. It was a reflection of him.”
Added Stewart: “We all were an extension of his work ethic, generosity, ferocity, intelligence and humility. Don’t get it twisted, St. John’s does not become one of the top programs in the nation without the presence of coach Carnesecca. Coach’s legacy will live on through everyone he coached in their personal and professional lives.”
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I was in the front row behind the 2nd half sju basket slightly to the right of the rim. Lined up with the blocks. On the grainy replays of the finals I could see myself and friends storm the court. Recognized what I wore that day, corduroys and a sky blue hoodie. I'd ride opposing players mercilessly when teams lined up for foul shots. You had to scream and could barely hear your own voice. It be hoarse at work for 2 days. Friends and coworkers would see me on tv since I was front row.
Every game was a war, and it was the the most important place to be when we played. The city didnt stop, it never does, but everyone knew st johns. You didnt have to manufacture school.pride. it was all around you and I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I always felt privileged to be at sju.
Every game was a war, and it was the the most important place to be when we played. The city didnt stop, it never does, but everyone knew st johns. You didnt have to manufacture school.pride. it was all around you and I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I always felt privileged to be at sju.