Games That Probably Don't Matter: #12 Connecticut Huskies vs. #13 St. John's Red Storm
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 1:58 PM EST
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Why: If the winner of this game beats Marquette and Villanova and Georgetown beats South Florida and Syracuse, Georgetown will play said winner on Friday!
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but isn't St. John's going to have a huge home court advantage?
St. John’s fans travel so well…..
in retrospect, I guess I shouldn't question St. John's fans...
considering our SUx debacle at Verizon this year
or our performance against them last year
Oh, excuse me.
Performances
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
how is he still employed?
his argument is ridiculous. last year ACC and BE has 7 tourney teams.
2 ACC teams made it to Sweet 16, 2 to Elite 8, 1 to Final Four
5 BE teams made it to Sweet 16, 4 to Elite 8, 2 to Final Four
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
What was the argument? At work
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
middle ACC teams are better than middle BE teams (tourney teams)
will take Nova and Marquette over Virginia Tech and Wake anyday…
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Unclear why he hasn't been banned to SNY or something like that
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
I really, REALLY HATE Gottlieb. He is such a talentless assface.
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
Did you see when he claimed that Free has Type 2
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
he is a moron
he definitively stated “freeman obviously has type 2” and couldnt even pronounce diabetes correctly…
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
His wikipedia read is great
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Jay Williams is a tool as well...
not sure why ESPN hires these clowns…
heard rumors to that effect...
but there have been denials coming from Calhoun’s son… assuming he does retire, has the roscoe smith ship sailed??
all the recruits we lose to calhoun care
coaches that dont cheat care.
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
I mean about Roscoe
I thought consensus was he wasn’t that good?
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
just curious...
who would replace Calhoun?
I seriously doubt they would hire George Blaney……. I don’t think Calhoun’s coaching tree is that stellar?
doubt it
people in CT love Geno right where he is. and expectations would be ridiculously high.
get pat summit instead muahaha
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
similar to UNC after Dean Smith left
Blaney could pull a Bill Guthridge and coach for a couple years after Calhoun.
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Roscoe
Probably. We are going to sign the SF that visited this weekend – Aaron Bowen, who is a less heralded version of Roscoe.
Only one more scholarship spot after that – hoping it goes to Moses
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Without fact-checking
Didn’t St. John’s win the regular season game (might be thinking of Louisville)? Could totally see them getting away with a first round win against a deflated team that tragically dashed its own hope late in the season…
/sigh
They annihilated Louisville
Lost $100 on it
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
huskies
UConn should really be much better than they are. With Robinson, Walker and Dyson that’s a damn good nucleus. I wonder if they have chemistry/alpha-male issues similar to what Hoyas had last year.
Casually.
Luke Russert
Jeremiah Rivers is one of my favorite college players. How did Gtown let him transfer? All he does is play defense and get assists.
5:35 PM Feb 4th via web
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Can't argue with that.
Assists are more important than points in college basketball. That’s why Indiana just wrapped up a nice 10-20 season
per team tweets...
the hoyas are done practicing for the day, so my guess is they practiced without scheming for a specific opponent.
unless they assumed USF like everyone else.
Casually.
Anyone actually watching the game?
Did Calhoun actually bench Edwards/Dyson/Robinson for the first 5 minutes?
by More like Awesome Freeman on Mar 9, 2010 2:45 PM EST reply actions
dont think so
dyson and robinson were in there.
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
What is the better scenario?
Flying to NYC and taking a non drinking, non cursing Mormon customer of mine to the Georgetown/Syracuse game on Thursday…or taking him to the South Florida/Syracuse game on Thursday?
by brandonbowmansfootistoobig on Mar 9, 2010 2:46 PM EST reply actions
If you're like me...
without a doubt the SFU/SU game… Anyone who sits in section 118 knows that my language is not for the faint of heart in GU games.
by More like Awesome Freeman on Mar 9, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
definitely the former
that way afterwards you can point out how horrible cuse folks are
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Not yet had the pleasure
Is it also a venue where one can enjoy the repurposing of the casual headband?
KBE
JOhnnies are a team to be reckoned with
that was a silly three . . . empty seats behind them tho
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Mar 9, 2010 2:58 PM EST reply actions
he had to shoot that
as there was only 1 second on the shot clock
by MerlinWilson'sSister on Mar 9, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
St. John's
obviously loves playing in that 12-13 game at 2PM on Tuesday, huh?
that intimidating home court advantage
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
No, my officemates will stare at me
gonna be some screaming coming out of my office tomorrow from noon to two
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Mar 9, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
I will be thrown out of the arena at that exact moment
by brandonbowmansfootistoobig on Mar 9, 2010 3:02 PM EST reply actions
only down 31-18?
no problem… aren’t we a second half team?
Query
What is worst possible ref combination we could draw tomorrow night? God, please send Burr and Cahill to the do the prime time games . . .
by RepublicansWearNikes2 on Mar 9, 2010 3:05 PM EST reply actions
Frightening Place
BUT AWESOME PL:ACE
Deno’s International Party House
Favorite Yelp! review:
If someone told me that the bartenders here were victims of a human trafficking ring, I would not think to disagree.
Shoddy and disgusting inside, Deno’s is doing it’s part to bring businessmen, frat boys, and nostalgic metal and glam rock fans together under one roof. A crazy long-haired guy in a black tank-top and jeans is wandering the room ogling the girls, clapping his hands, and you know that he is dying to find out when “Poison” is going back out on tour.
Glancing around at the general hygiene of Deno’s, I decide that purchasing a beer from the bottle is probably in my best interest.
The bathroom is great for those that miss summer festivals in Wisconsin where the outhouses stink and flies are buzzing around.
Blip
Sounds like Good Guys
But bigger and with more glam rock
Manley Field House is officially closed!
by HoyaParanoia85 on Mar 9, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
it must be so weird...
imagine being a sophomore, junior, or senior on this year’s UCONN or UNC teams.
Insane.
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
How do you think Sapp and Summers felt last year
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
but there was a transitional year of disappointment. But for UNC, it’s even crazier.
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
crap
let me clarify: NCAA tournament disappointment. That season was pretty amazing otherwise.
@WVU, vs Louisville, BE regular season title, etc.
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
all teams go through it
uconn didnt even make NIT in 2007.
cuse went to back to back NITs in 2007 and 2008
who cares.
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
i admit it wasn't the most original observation
but i still think it’s interesting. part of the fun/frustration of CBB
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
I mean we won the Big East the year before
Granted we lost to Davidson. But we were like 29-7 over two years in the Big East, hadn’t lost a home game
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Jerelle on cnnsi's college bball front page
Guess there’s a first and last time for everything
AWESOME
Too bad we can’t see those socks
Manley Field House is officially closed!
by HoyaParanoia85 on Mar 9, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone notice the All Big East Teams were announced?
http://www.bigeast.org/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92555&SPID=11228&DB_OEM_ID=19400&ATCLID=204903102
ALL-BIG EAST FIRST TEAM
Greg Monroe, Georgetown, C, So., 6-11, 247, New Orleans, La.
Luke Harangody, Notre Dame, F, Sr., 6-8, 255, Schererville, Ind.
Dominique Jones, USF, G, Jr., 6-4, 205, Lake Wales, Fla.
Wes Johnson, Syracuse, F, Jr., 6-7, 205, Corsicana, Texas
Scottie Reynolds, Villanova, G, Sr., 6-2, 190, Herndon, Va. *
Da’Sean Butler, West Virginia, F, Sr., 6-7, 225, Newark, N.J.
ALL-BIG EAST SECOND TEAM
Austin Freeman, Georgetown, G, Jr., 6-4, 237, Mitchelville, Md.
Lazar Hayward, Marquette, F, Sr., 6-6, 225, Buffalo, N.Y.
Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh, G, So., 6-2, 190, Scotch Plains, N.J.
Jeremy Hazell, Seton Hall, G, Jr., 6-5, 185, Bronx, N.Y.
Andy Rautins, Syracuse, G, Sr., 6-5, 195, Jamesville, N.Y.
ALL-BIG EAST THIRD TEAM
Jerome Dyson, Connecticut, G, Sr., 6-3, 190, Potomac, Md.
Kemba Walker, Connecticut, G, So., 6-1, 172, Bronx, N.Y.
Samardo Samuels, Louisville, F, So., 6-9, 260, Trelawny, Jamaica
Corey Fisher, Villanova, G, Jr., 6-1, 200, Bronx, N.Y.
Devin Ebanks, West Virginia, F, So., 6-9, 210, Long Island City, N.Y.
BIG EAST HONORABLE MENTION
Jimmy Butler, Marquette, F, Jr., 6-6, 215, Tomball, Texas
Tim Abromaitis, Notre Dame, F, Jr., 6-8, 232, Unionville, Conn.
Jamine Peterson, Providence, F, So., 6-6, 230, Brooklyn, N.Y.
BIG EAST ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
Lance Stephenson, Cincinnati, G, Fr., 6-5, 210, Brooklyn, N.Y. *
Alex Oriakhi, Connecticut, F/C, Fr., 6-9, 240, Lowell, Mass.
Vincent Council, Providence, G, Fr., 6-2, 180, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dane Miller, Rutgers, F, Fr., 6-7, 210, Henrietta, N.Y. *
Brandon Triche, Syracuse, G, Fr., 6-4, 198, Jamesville, N.Y.
Maalik Wayns, Villanova, G, Fr., 6-1, 185, Philadelphia, Pa.
* unanimous selection
I can have oodles of charm when I want to.
Nothing like being a day behind the times
by More like Awesome Freeman on Mar 9, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
In other news
We beat Cincinnati on Saturday
by who will sex dikembe tonight on Mar 9, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Finally on!
Spent the day at training in Philadelphia but now using the Amtrak Wireless to…waste time with you guys.
Why so Syracuse?
amtrak wifi?
when did that happen?
Good talk.
by Hire Esherick on Mar 9, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
I was just wondering that...
You must be in first class or something
by More like Awesome Freeman on Mar 9, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
TakinThePoints
LOVES Stellas in first class on the Acela!
Blip
by JahidiLikesPie on Mar 9, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Also...
…the snack cart guy sings a song about his offerings.
“Snacks and beverages! Beer, liquor, wine WATER!”
Weirdly, he just came by again and left out water….ummm, really?
Why so Syracuse?
maybe all the water
had been turned to wine
by MerlinWilson'sSister on Mar 9, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
love USF getting all of those points and they will have the best player on the court too.
by Takin' the Points on Mar 9, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
Best player on the floor?
Let’s not get ridiculous
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
EPIC FAIL
Some goober on SJU decided to take it to the hole himself on 4 on 1 break and missed the dunk.
Unclear if he is related to Chris Wright.
Casually.
"Justin Brownlee missed Two Point Dunk Shot."
Your shame has been noted in the records.
Why so Syracuse?
Am I reading this right?
They’ve missed two?! Or is it that one wasn’t easily categorized as something else.
Why so Syracuse?
Can I get a ruling?
I can’t decide if Gavin Edwards sucks or not.
Sometimes I watch him and he’s the only patient, foot-work-intensive player on their team. Other times, he seems like he can’t stop fouling.
Thoughts?
Why so Syracuse?
I prefer to (ir)rationally hate Robinson.
I feel like he needed a little more time in the scrapyard. On defense, he leaks more than the Bartlet White House.
Yep, that nerdy.
Why so Syracuse?
If a hole at midcourt opened up and sucked in one player from each Big East team...
who would you want it be? I’ll start in the dirty south:
Louisville: Edgar Sosa
by brandonbowmansfootistoobig on Mar 9, 2010 3:59 PM EST reply actions
South Florida - Dominique Jones
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Cincinnati – Lance Stephenson
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
SB Nation
Interesting...
Syracuse: Wesley Johnson…Rautins is close, but as some of my fellow posters know, I find Johnson’s mugging infuriating
Notre Dame: Can I still pick McAlarney? Alright, Hansbrough (Not before two Saturdays ago…stupid kid)
Villanova: Scottie Reynolds…he’d probably speed up the process by jumping INTO the hole to try and draw a foul.
Cincinnati: Lance Stephenson (Ready for THAT, JACKASS?!)
South Florida: Dominique Jones
Pittsburgh: Ashton Gibbs (to lock up Most Improved for AFree)
Rutgers: Hamady Ndiaye (“Piss on ME?”)
Providence: Sharaud Curry (as proxy)
West Virginia: Can I pick the fans?
Louisville: Samardo Samuels (for thinking for a SECOND that he’d take Greg)
Depaul: Their coach…oh…oh wait…
St. Johns: No idea…haven’t paid enough attention…much like UConn
Cincinnati: The players that airballed the layups…still can’t comprehend that.
UConn: Stanley Robinson (see above…hate his leaking)
Marquette: David GD’ed Cubillan (whose name sounds like an amalgam of characters from The Usual Suspects)
Why so Syracuse?
Wow formerly top-10 team knocked out of first round of BET by St. Johns
deja vu shivers up spine
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Mar 9, 2010 4:09 PM EST reply actions
No way dude
17-15 with 4 straight losses. You really think they could be eliminated?
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
UConnis playing this like the 2010 version of the Tiger Woods invitational
fewest scores in the hole….. and low score wins
by MerlinWilson'sSister on Mar 9, 2010 4:10 PM EST reply actions
UConn 2009-2010 = Georgetown 2008-2009
Although at least UConn will make the NIT this year
by who will sex dikembe tonight on Mar 9, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, right
I forgot. Probably trying to block it out.
by who will sex dikembe tonight on Mar 10, 2010 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
calhoun's
swan song? tough way to go out. NIT prepares invitation addressed to Storrs.
"You switched the samples"
Just went to the trading floor to watch a bit of this game..
both teams are really bad…. tons of turnovers, lots of missed layups…
I think Uconn has been mailing it in… they are sick of Calhoun, and they want this performance to be Calhoun’s last memory of of the BE tournament before he retires.
which is less compelling...
…Providence – Hall or Rutgers – Cincy? These options make the Wizards game I’m attending tonight seem like a plausibly good time.
KBE
Providence-Hall will be better
no defense will at least be more interesting to watch than no offense.
It's not me, It's you
by SomebodyBuyAustinaSteak on Mar 9, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
Get ready for AIRBALLED layups!
by More like Awesome Freeman on Mar 9, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
No kidding
Whatever happens in the other game, 215 combined points is ridiculously bad D.
KBE
by SirHoya on Mar 9, 2010 9:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tell me about it... zero work will be achieved 12-2 tomorrow
by More like Awesome Freeman on Mar 9, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
why bother
to work at all. i’m currently owed a paycheck so my status at work is more day to day than Freeman’s with the team. i will be casually drinking at lunch tomorrow.
by iheartgregmonroe on Mar 9, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
see you guys tomorrow at Stout.....
and hopefully Dominique Jones has a miserable game…
Will JGD finally show up for his free beer.... at MSG?
since it was too much of an effort to make it at Verizon?
by MerlinWilson'sSister on Mar 9, 2010 4:41 PM EST reply actions
Man I walked up the stairs and the security guard said let me see your ticket
And I left it down in my jacket.
It's not you, it's me.
by JGD on Mar 9, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
well.... clue will be dropped tomorrow morning
if you want that free beer……
you were excellent at figuring out the section at verizon….. think you can do the same at msg?
by MerlinWilson'sSister on Mar 10, 2010 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
stat of the day
Calhoun and uconn have gone 5 straight big east tourney’s without winning a single game! Lost 6 straight. They suck
by bearcat saxa on Mar 9, 2010 6:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
greg monroe twitter
knows exactly how uconn feels. couldn’t agree more. kept thinking their season was us last year.
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