@Xavier, Wed., Jan. 31, 6:30p, FS-1

[dk423]

I think Xavier can potentially be a trap game, but I also think not playing for a week is less beneficial than people think. It's nice to heal injuries but you've usually got rust and you're out of your rhythm. I've rarely seen a team be actually refreshed and energized after such a long lay off.

 

[Mullins Revenge]

We will be facing a desperate and embarrassed Xavier team at their place. This is going to be a very tough game for st johns.

 

[Andrew]

I think this beat down that Xavier is taking at UCONN could go either way. They could be fired up for the game against us and it could be a very difficult game or if we can get an early lead the crowd could get very frustrated and we can deliver the knockout punch. Should be very interesting.

 

[Andrew]

Also Clingan looks 100 percent which is scary and Castle looks like the lottery pick he is projected team. Scary looking team.

 

[Mullins Revenge]

I think Xavier can potentially be a trap game, but I also think not playing for a week is less beneficial than people think. It's nice to heal injuries but you've usually got rust and you're out of your rhythm. I've rarely seen a team be actually refreshed and energized after such a long lay off.

St Johns isnt good enough to have a trap game.

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

x is getting smokes, wow

 

[redmanwest]

Hopefully our guys can play with the intensity they played with last game and not allow X to recover from the drubbing they took today. Miller’s a good coach so i expect they wont be dreadful.

 

[SJUWillRockNYC]

Hopefully we're still pissed from the 3 consecutive losses before the nova game.

 

[SLYFOXX1968]

I would love to debate this topic again with you

To make sure I keep my post on topic, I will add that it is not possible to take the subway or LIRR to the Xavier game.

I think you could take. train to the plane though . To see the X game in Cinn.

 

[logen]

Ever since the word "trap game" has entered the lexicon of the average sports fan it has been waaay over used...but boy is this a trap game if there ever was one. Its gotta be so hard not to look forward to playing the #1 team in the country 3 days later in a packed MSG.

Hope CRP will keep their eyes on the prize; as others have stated X has been a house of horrors for us over the years.

The Johnnie’s are not nearly good enough to have a ”trap” game. Sorry, that term is reserved for good teams that are clear cut favorites in a game preceding a “big” game, that is not even remotely the case against Xavier, IMO.
Edit -
I did not see Mullins Revenge post before posting the above, obviously I agree with him.

 

[Andrew]

Hard to be a trap game when you might be the underdog.

 

[Marillac2]

I'd rather discuss the subway than personal interpretations of loosely defined sports terms.

 

[SJUDave]

St. John's Assistant Coach Bob Walsh returns to the Eye on the Storm Podcast for the fourth installment of Coachcast where we go over the latest happenings with the team, with someone whose in the trenches every day. On this episode we discuss the high of the Villanova win last Wednesday, what in the world happened against Seton Hall, playing on the road in the Big East, the unique role assistant coaches play in helping a player get out of a slump, getting ready for Xavier and so much more.






OR IF YOU'D PREFER TO WATCH THE PODCAST:

 

[bucketshardy]

St. John's Assistant Coach Bob Walsh returns...

will listen when i can... but did you ask the million $ Question... is Bob Walsh Trilly? lol

 

[lawmanfan]

What will attendance be at Xavier? Do their fans have a discussion going that would offer some insight? Are there subways in flyover country? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[lawmanfan]

will listen when i can... but did you ask the million $ Question... is Bob Walsh Trilly? lol

No he's a young Captain Queeg

 

[njfan]

Any Big East game on the road is a tough one. Every game from here on in is a Must win game at this point if we want to make the tourny

 

[dk423]

What will attendance be at Xavier? Do their fans have a discussion going that would offer some insight? Are there subways in flyover country? Inquiring minds want to know.

What is a trap game?

 

[njfan]

What is a trap game?

" when a stronger opponent overlooks a weaker opponent and the weaker opponent overcomes adversity potentially winning the game. "

 

[dk423]

Was saying that in jest, but surprised so many people on this board don't think we are a stronger team than Xavier & that overlooking them for UCONN wouldn't count towards that. I think we'll be a favorite to win it.