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  1. TheCusian

    Clemson wants out of the ACC too...(shocker)

    Fair points. I’m not sure what the right thing to do is for Clemson. The truth is we’re seeing what happens when there is no leadership at the very top looking out for the sport itself. The SEC and B1G getting in a room together was a good step. Then choosing to try to rig the playoff...
  2. TheCusian

    Clemson wants out of the ACC too...(shocker)

    One programs “comfortable with mediocrity” is another programs commitment to each other. Clemson and FSU’s actions will hasten the demise of the ACC and put significant strain on the sport’s viability. ie. Culturally aligned as dumb and selfish
  3. TheCusian

    2024 Spring Practice

    I watched LeQuint’s half smile when he said he can’t wait for the season in response to a question about Yasin, roughly 10 times
  4. TheCusian

    SEC = garbage conference

    It just means more* * we were talking about football
  5. TheCusian

    NCAA 1st Round Games for Thurs March 21

    SEC is overrated, again
  6. TheCusian

    Tuesday's Departure Thread

    It’s Thursday and I’m still right ;) Ok, I’ll drop it now while I’m ahead
  7. TheCusian

    Tuesday's Departure Thread

    I guess you’re conceding the point.
  8. TheCusian

    Clemson wants out of the ACC too...(shocker)

    Imagine a world where someone had the best interests of the sport in mind. There’s a solution right there (teams in a 50-60 team league band together to collectively bargain a tv deal, so equal payouts. They have a governing body with teeth that actually cares about parity and cheating). It’s...
  9. TheCusian

    Tuesday's Departure Thread

    You didn’t circle SOS. He did about the same vs a schedule twice as good
  10. TheCusian

    Tuesday's Departure Thread

    This is not directed at you, your post just got me thinking a bit There’s always been an undervaluing of potential growth and development by players year to year, but now w the transfer portal, we’re worse than we’ve ever been at giving up on players too soon. I wouldn’t be shocked if the...
  11. TheCusian

    Clemson wants out of the ACC too...(shocker)

    Clemson is high on their own supply, like FSU. Are these schools more valuable to ESPN in the SEC? Their departure devalues the ACC more than their addition adds value to the SEC. Legal fees alone probably mess up the math for 10 years lol
  12. TheCusian

    Clemson wants out of the ACC too...(shocker)

    Loser plan of last resort while pining for a yesterday that ain’t coming back
  13. TheCusian

    3 of the 4 teams that had byes lost last night.

    lol - I’d hate the double bye even if we were in the top 4. You guys are beating me up over things I’m not arguing for
  14. TheCusian

    3 of the 4 teams that had byes lost last night.

    Double byes are not my flavor of tournaments, but if you like it cool
  15. TheCusian

    3 of the 4 teams that had byes lost last night.

    Huh? The system that gave them the double bye protected them from even playing. The original post was about how the double bye is an unfair system that protects the top of the league which most of the time is the ACC’s golden boys. That they lost *this time* does not mean the system is fair
  16. TheCusian

    3 of the 4 teams that had byes lost last night.

    They had a double bye, no? That was what I was referring to.
  17. TheCusian

    3 of the 4 teams that had byes lost last night.

    The ACC will do everything to protect Duke and UNC over every other concern.
  18. TheCusian

    Just got back from Cap One...

    I told my wife we wouldn’t win this game because the reffing would be tilted towards the NC mafia. And it was. Our guys did not respond at all and looked beat. But the refs created that environment. ACC is crooked.
  19. TheCusian

    HCFB on Athletic CFB Podcast

    I'll be the first to eat crow on our recruiting shortcomings. Fran has helped change my mindset in short order. And it makes sense. Georgia hired a guy with NJ roots to help recruit NJ and the northeast. Texas A&M hired a guy with NJ roots to help recruit NJ and the northeast. If there's no...
  20. TheCusian

    I'm surprised there's no thread on Judah's outburst

    whatever athletic ability that allows him to get into the lane and fouled at the highest clip for a guard in the P5 (100th percentile) is sure as hell elite The problem with all of these arguments is that "elite" is a moving target and subject to opinion
  21. TheCusian

    I'm surprised there's no thread on Judah's outburst

    Judah gives a crap and wants to win. I’d rather have that w occasional outbursts than lukewarm guys with no fire
  22. TheCusian

    Pat Forde nails what is going on

    This is a high stakes gamble. They feel they have the high ground and lots of leverage, so they are flexing. I’d be inclined to tell them to jump off a cliff and see how serious they are about leaving the NCAA. If everything turns to dog crap, they will be blamed and will have deserved it.
  23. TheCusian

    I'm surprised there's no thread on Judah's outburst

    He’s got elite body control and dribbling and agility Wish they were athletic abilities
  24. TheCusian

    4th place in the ACC with one to play

    If you had the “new HC” and “super young” and “pretty talented” marked on your list, this is exactly the kind of year that was the most likely
  25. TheCusian

    5-7 Format Confirmed for 12-Team Playoff

    I think it's absolute garbage that the B1G and SEC would get more automagically. The assumption that more media money means they will have the better teams being codified into the selection process is silly stuff and is another way they will put their fingers on the scales. Swarmy B1G booster...
  26. TheCusian

    SU Athletics Video Services Unleashed! [OG's Back!]

    Thought it was confirmed that Shrader injured the arm vs Clemson, that it wasn’t related to the surgery
  27. TheCusian

    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    Yes. This is a different argument. Is the staff utilizing the best skills of the players in combination? Judah and to a lesser degree Starling and Q can get into the lane at will - which is a desirable skill. How is the rest of the team moving to take advantage of that? Can moving the ball get...
  28. TheCusian

    NC State Postgame Thoughts 2

    It’s his best attribute. People have lost their minds. “He’s selfish!” (He’s 1 of 1 in getting into the lane and getting fouled. We have benefited from this a lot.) “He keeps iso’ing” (he’s elite at this, so yeah he should do it less) C’mon. I wish he was a traditional 20 years ago PG - but...
  29. TheCusian

    Debate at PSU to name the field after Joe Paterno

    “Hey! We just want to remind everyone that our program was embroiled in an epic child molestation scandal that stripped all sense of decency from a small man who could have done something but didn’t. It’s been years so most of you forgot! But we’re scummy and in a cult.”
  30. TheCusian

    Hafley leaving BC for NFL

    I most definitely did not say he was a bad hire lol Hafley left because he knew he almost got fired last year. His trajectory was not getting better. He’s a coordinator. NFL will be good for him. Dino was a dead man once he wasn’t getting to 7 wins and probably contacted his agent the second...
  31. TheCusian

    Hafley leaving BC for NFL

    You were the guy saying Hafley would be gone to a B1G HC job in 2 years before he even coached a game?! BOB has more of track record right off the bat and will be good at the coaching aspect. I question his ability to adjust to recruiting, NiL, and transfer portal stuff. We'll see. I don't...
  32. TheCusian

    ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery Forming Joint Venture to Launch Streaming Sports Service

    I don't think that's everyone's experience? I don't miss the value at all and have plenty to watch. Instead of randomly flipping until I land on something vaguely interesting, I end up binging a whole series of something or a movie that I'm more interested in. Flipping and finding something...
  33. TheCusian

    ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery Forming Joint Venture to Launch Streaming Sports Service

    Eh, ok. The truth is cable bundles didn't serve everyone and unbundling doesn't either. What makes the most sense to customers and the market is choice about all of it. I know it's built on things that don't really work for this kind of thing, but the way for it to work best (and the most pure...
  34. TheCusian

    Hafley leaving BC for NFL

    I appreciate your boldness, but the proof of concept will be winning at a program like BC. It ain't Penn St and it's for sure not the NFL. NiL and player movement requires skills he didn't need at either job. Jury is out on Fran, but I wouldn't get too far over my skis w BOB
  35. TheCusian

    ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery Forming Joint Venture to Launch Streaming Sports Service

    That's 100% my point. You can choose what you add on. (You're right it was for internet + cable. Which was fine, but they bundled that together and made the experience to cancel just one a pain, customer service vs upselling, etc.)
  36. TheCusian

    Hafley leaving BC for NFL

    Eh… not sure. Still think the Dazzler is the high water mark and that is better than Hafley… But if the swing we took, works? Different level.
  37. TheCusian

    ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery Forming Joint Venture to Launch Streaming Sports Service

    Aye, it’s still better than paying $180 and being on hold for 4 days while some intern talks you through 18 options for staying w cable It was always about choice and freedom - and the new system, while problematic - provides that. If they start saying you only can get all this stuff in an...
  38. TheCusian

    Hafley leaving BC for NFL

    BOB is no Hafley ;)
  39. TheCusian

    B1G and SEC form joint advisory committee

    We advise, that we break away from the NCAA and pay our players with our giant payday. This is not greedy and will not backfire in any way.
  40. TheCusian

    FSU vs The ACC

    They should let FSU play in the SEC, but with ACC payouts lol
  41. TheCusian

    Hafley leaving BC for NFL

    Time for an autopsy on Hafley? The “he’s leaving for a B1G job in 2 years” posts are long gone. He was disappointing at BC, no way to see it otherwise. This last year he saved off from getting fired at a school who does not want to fire anyone which is something. Recruiting was supposed to work...
  42. TheCusian

    FSU vs The ACC

    I think it's all easily explained. The default is UNC, Duke, NC State, WF in that very specific order. You can trump that list if you're in contention for a natty (Clemson in FB, Virginia in BB, FSU in FB). You can see why we are on the losing end of the stick, mostly.
  43. TheCusian

    Class of 2024 WR Emanuel Ross (NJ) COMMITTED / SIGNED NLI TO SYRACUSE (12/13/23)

    yeah, any list of potential WRs making a difference better include this kid. We haven't seen a recruit like this at the position is a long while
  44. TheCusian

    Class of 2025 DE/LB Sharlandiin Strange (PA) COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE (1/27/24)

    I know we’re all used to Fran’s magic already, but Strange is a kid we would have died for w Dino, SS, Marrone. An absolute great start to the 25 class. This is going to be fun
  45. TheCusian

    Is there NFL talent on 2024 roster?

    I think when you add more 4* than you’ve ever had, you really increase your chances. The guys on D who stayed are probably borderline but a good season will help. Think we might be underselling the roster improvement a bit
  46. TheCusian

    FSU vs The ACC

    Big 12 doesn’t have a network
  47. TheCusian

    FSU vs The ACC

    What momentum?
  48. TheCusian

    Judah at 2G won’t work either

    Right. That's 100% why I didn't say point guard. I agree that roster transformation will help. Having Judah return was probably the best bet at an NCAA birth this season. I don't think he went into selfish mode vs UNC. He does lapse on D a bit. Not having the talent that UNC has isn't a new...
  49. TheCusian

    Judah at 2G won’t work either

    This is a ridiculous take lol The basketball side gets existential when we lose to a top 10 team. Red is building it back, this year is a step towards it being better. That it’s not Syracuse in its hey day instantly is not a surprise. Judah is a very very good guard w a flaw in that he’s not...
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