tom in salem
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You set the Ellison bar very low.
@Xavier, Wed. Feb. 3, 6:30pm, FS1 & 570 AM
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You set the Ellison bar very low.
we are sju
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Yes but Mussini's only purpose on a basketball court is to hit threes.
Ellison did some other stuff today and ran the point most of the night because Mullin got tired of Mussini missing shots and dribbling of the back of his heel
we are sju
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He did that not me.
I thought he played ok. He can't shoot so he is not going to make shots at a good %
Guys played hard and aggressive...all in all fun game to watch...refs were horrible...Yakwe clean block...T on Balamou was BS as Reynolds wrapped his legs around him...
I think Mullin may have to pull back the automatic green light as we take too many long, early in the shot clock jump shots...and we don't get back on defense quickly enough...
needs to pull guys until they learn
I think Mullin may have to pull back the automatic green light as we take too many long, early in the shot clock jump shots...and we don't get back on defense quickly enough...
needs to pull guys until they learn
tom in salem
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Mullin has continually said he wants them to run and take the first good shot before the defense sets up.
Nest year's results will be improved.
Not sure why there's a fair degree of negativity about Ellison and MUSSINI. Both are playing more than maybe they should as freshmen and In positions that are not their primary positions. Hard for freshmen to do. Both play hard and seem to know the game. Both should be good 4 year players here especially when the coaches can use them properly. Yes Elluson is a little slow of foot. But so was DLo. And Ellison has great size. MUSSINI is smart and knows how to play. When freed to spot up he should be more effective. Both need to get stronger and play better defense.
Overall while it may sound strange I am getting more satisfaction out of these guys despite the losses and have more hope that I've had in years.
Overall while it may sound strange I am getting more satisfaction out of these guys despite the losses and have more hope that I've had in years.
I didn't see a second of tonight's game, since I had to be somewhere. However, I did get to hear the last 10 minutes of the game on the radio. When it was over, Mitch Richmond did the postgame interview, and you could tell that he was ticked off at the officiating. Said a few things hurt us, mentioned them getting inside, some empty possessions, "and we won't talk about some other things that hurt us." The announcers immediately mentioned that he was probably talking about the referees.
tom in salem
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Feb. 3, 2016
Recap | Box Score | USATSI Gallery
St. John's Head Coach Chris Mullin...
On playing Xavier tough:
"I thought we played really well. The biggest difference was rebounds and free throws. I couldn't be more proud of my team. My guys played winning basketball. To overcome that difference of rebounds and free throws is tough."
On Xavier:
"Xavier is a great team. They're one of the best teams in the country so all the credit goes to them."
On Felix Balamou's impact tonight:
"He's been playing well. He's an incredible athlete and when he attacks he becomes a special player. Felix didn't play many minutes leading up to this year, but he's played well pretty much throughout the year. [Tonight] he played a really good game."
On his message to the team about staying the course:
"There's no other option; that's what we do. We work hard, we play together and we win and lose together. That was a winning performance. It's not going to show in the win-loss column, but that's winning basketball, there's no question about that. So I'm proud of my team."
Recap | Box Score | USATSI Gallery
St. John's Head Coach Chris Mullin...
On playing Xavier tough:
"I thought we played really well. The biggest difference was rebounds and free throws. I couldn't be more proud of my team. My guys played winning basketball. To overcome that difference of rebounds and free throws is tough."
On Xavier:
"Xavier is a great team. They're one of the best teams in the country so all the credit goes to them."
On Felix Balamou's impact tonight:
"He's been playing well. He's an incredible athlete and when he attacks he becomes a special player. Felix didn't play many minutes leading up to this year, but he's played well pretty much throughout the year. [Tonight] he played a really good game."
On his message to the team about staying the course:
"There's no other option; that's what we do. We work hard, we play together and we win and lose together. That was a winning performance. It's not going to show in the win-loss column, but that's winning basketball, there's no question about that. So I'm proud of my team."
stjohnschris
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Was thinking the same thing...I guess some folks need to vent about a loss/losing. Ellison is showing some improvement, and Mussini is making freshman mistakes while exceeding just about everyone's expectations. Waiting is hard, but that's where the fans are at, we just have to big fat wait. We have a dream-like scenario playing out, just root for these kids, our coach and our staff, and hope we catch a few breaks in the next 5 weeks.
redfanO10101ll
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Yep, refs were awful. That tech on Balamou seemed insane. In the moment I thought they were obviously going to call one on Reynolds for the weird decision to wrap his legs around Felix. Unless Felix said something, I don't get it. And even if he did how does Reynolds get away with the leg lock? Also that Yakwe block...no chance at the upset if they're calling that on us. Great effort against a really good team.
Side note, Edmond Sumner is going to be a PROBLEM for everyone in the conference for the next few years. Impressive freshman. Xavier is really set up for success for the forseeable future.
Side note, Edmond Sumner is going to be a PROBLEM for everyone in the conference for the next few years. Impressive freshman. Xavier is really set up for success for the forseeable future.
Enjoyed all the posts and commentary here. Chris Mullin promised a hard working well conditioned team - he's provided exactly that - to see our undermanned kids hold their own to the #6 Xavier on the road, well, it bodes well and our path is obvious...back to the big time because we are gathering the two key elements: talent + effort.
Good times are ahead and in many ways they are already at hand. We are fortunate!
Go St. John's!
I wasn't going to watch this game because I didn't feel like watching a blow out. But I watched anyway. Enjoyable game and our guys played well even though they came up short. Next year when Yakwe puts on a few pounds, maybe grows an inch and plays the 4 ,I think he will be good playing alongside Sima. Balomou played very well today.
Two things. Paultzman has been telling us that for a week so I am going with him.
guess richard f will make the long waited announcement tomorrow. Why follow Matt when we have Paultzman. Thank you to everyone who posted on this thread tonight. I was at the Canadians Sabres game tonight
and you were my eyes and ears of the SJU game. We may have lost but you were all into in and I cheered vicariously through you.keenanherlich
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I have to agree about Mussini...after Cuse game i thought he was god from 3...but since then he has showed nothing and now has become a dissapointment...Right now Ellison has more upside
Ever think Mussini may be tired?
Fact is he is playing too many minutes, is asked to do too much and is playing out of position. He will be better next season when only playing 20-25 minutes a game.