saw me some Nova today

[Shark58]

this morning I leave my office to get some much needed Dunkin caffeine. I turn the corner to head to my "secret" little DD around the corner and as I'm walking down the block, out of the hotel comes a few large individuals in Nova gear. As I pass them, I make eye contact with Jay Wright. I said "Hey Coach. I'm a Syracuse guy and I really miss hating on you." He laughs and gives me a fist bump.

Later in the day I end up walking a couple of blocks next to Arcidiacono and another white guy, not sure who. I asked them why they were in town and when he replied it was for Big East media day, I again shared my loyalty and dropped a similar line about missing really hating on them. Another laugh, then a few minutes of conversation about the good old BE days. He really seemed to miss it. I went into how much I loved the BE growing up...at least everyone except anything associated with GTown. Both of them opined on what a great BEast of conf it was. We all agreed that things aint what they used to be, but it could be worse (*cough WhoConn). I wished them luck in the upcoming season, and mentioned how a couple of 6'8" bangers to work the boards would really help their tourney runs. Another laugh, slight eyeroll and a "tell me about it" later and we parted ways.

All in all, for brief experiences neither could have been nicer and I really do with them the best, except if we play them in March

 

[Ghost]

this morning I leave my office to get some much needed Dunkin caffeine. I turn the corner to head to my "secret" little DD around the corner and as I'm walking down the block, out of the hotel comes a few large individuals in Nova gear. As I pass them, I make eye contact with Jay Wright. I said "Hey Coach. I'm a Syracuse guy and I really miss hating on you." He laughs and gives me a fist bump.

Cool story - thanks for sharing!

 

[Shark58]

Cool story - thanks for sharing!

I also saw Flav on Seventh Ave a few weeks ago

(pic not 100% accurate)

 

[Brooky03]

If you see Arcidiacono again, kick him in the balls for me.

 

[Lawrinson14]

Ha, I had a very similar encounter.

I was walking to my office, and I too noticed a group of guys wearing Nova gear. I didn't really have much to say to the players, but I did feel the need to share a sentiment alongs the lines of OP's to Jay Wright.

So here I am, wearing a Syracuse hoodie (coming from the gym, going to change when I got to the office) and wouldn't you know it, he said something to me first. I don't remember word-for-word, but it was something along the lines of "Syracuse fan, huh? Well I miss the old big east, man."

Nodding in agreement, we then went on to have a couple-minute long discussion about how the seasons and the city haven't been the same without the old Big East tournament. I then asked him if he remembered the Onuaku and-1 during the at-the-time attendance record game. He laughed and said, "Of course he had to go and make the free throw, didn't he?!" Afterwards, his laugh slowly faded into a smile, then a stern stare. "That'll be tree-fiddy," he said. I then noticed that this was not Jay Wright, head coach of Villanova basketball. This was a 9ft left-over from the Paleozoic era: the god dam Loch Ness Monster. Upon realization, I quickly walked off to work shaking my head at what had just transpired.

All in all, it was an interesting morning.

 

[CuseTroop]

Ha, I had a very similar encounter. I was walking to my office, and I too noticed a group of guys wearing Nova gear. I didn't really have much to say to the players, but I did feel the need to share a sentiment alongs the lines of OP's to Jay Wright. So here I am, wearing a Syracuse hoodie (coming from the gym, going to change when I got to the office) and wouldn't you know it, he said something to me first. I don't remember word-for-word, but it was something along the lines of "Syracuse fan, huh? Well I miss the old big east, man." Nodding in agreement, we then went on to have a couple-minute long discussion about how the seasons and the city haven't been the same without the old Big East tournament. I then asked him if he remembered the Onuaku and-1 during the at-the-time attendance record game. He laughed and said, "Of course he had to go and make the free throw, didn't he?!" Afterwards, his laugh slowly faded into a smile, then a stern stare. "That'll be tree-fiddy," he said. I then noticed that this was not Jay Wright, head coach of Villanova basketball. This was a 9ft left-over from the Paleozoic era: the god dam Loch Ness Monster. Upon realization, I quickly walked off to work shaking my head at what had just transpired. All in all, it was an interesting morning.

I freaking love you

 

[Shark58]

Ha, I had a very similar encounter.

I was walking to my office, and I too noticed a group of guys wearing Nova gear. I didn't really have much to say to the players, but I did feel the need to share a sentiment alongs the lines of OP's to Jay Wright.

So here I am, wearing a Syracuse hoodie (coming from the gym, going to change when I got to the office) and wouldn't you know it, he said something to me first. I don't remember word-for-word, but it was something along the lines of "Syracuse fan, huh? Well I miss the old big east, man."

Nodding in agreement, we then went on to have a couple-minute long discussion about how the seasons and the city haven't been the same without the old Big East tournament. I then asked him if he remembered the Onuaku and-1 during the at-the-time attendance record game. He laughed and said, "Of course he had to go and make the free throw, didn't he?!" Afterwards, his laugh slowly faded into a smile, then a stern stare. "That'll be tree-fiddy," he said. I then noticed that this was not Jay Wright, head coach of Villanova basketball. This was a 9ft left-over from the Paleozoic era: the god dam Loch Ness Monster. Upon realization, I quickly walked off to work shaking my head at what had just transpired.

All in all, it was an interesting morning.

going to the gym? don't forget to bring a towel!

 

[longtimefan]

this morning I leave my office to get some much needed Dunkin caffeine. I turn the corner to head to my "secret" little DD around the corner and as I'm walking down the block, out of the hotel comes a few large individuals in Nova gear. As I pass them, I make eye contact with Jay Wright. I said "Hey Coach. I'm a Syracuse guy and I really miss hating on you." He laughs and gives me a fist bump.

Later in the day I end up walking a couple of blocks next to Arcidiacono and another white guy, not sure who. I asked them why they were in town and when he replied it was for Big East media day, I again shared my loyalty and dropped a similar line about missing really hating on them. Another laugh, then a few minutes of conversation about the good old BE days. He really seemed to miss it. I went into how much I loved the BE growing up...at least everyone except anything associated with GTown. Both of them opined on what a great BEast of conf it was. We all agreed that things aint what they used to be, but it could be worse (*cough WhoConn). I wished them luck in the upcoming season, and mentioned how a couple of 6'8" bangers to work the boards would really help their tourney runs. Another laugh, slight eyeroll and a "tell me about it" later and we parted ways.

All in all, for brief experiences neither could have been nicer and I really do with them the best, except if we play them in March

Did Archie flop when you went to shake his hand?

 

[Dave85]

this morning I leave my office to get some much needed Dunkin caffeine. I turn the corner to head to my "secret" little DD around the corner and as I'm walking down the block, out of the hotel comes a few large individuals in Nova gear. As I pass them, I make eye contact with Jay Wright. I said "Hey Coach. I'm a Syracuse guy and I really miss hating on you." He laughs and gives me a fist bump.

Later in the day I end up walking a couple of blocks next to Arcidiacono and another white guy, not sure who. I asked them why they were in town and when he replied it was for Big East media day, I again shared my loyalty and dropped a similar line about missing really hating on them. Another laugh, then a few minutes of conversation about the good old BE days. He really seemed to miss it. I went into how much I loved the BE growing up...at least everyone except anything associated with GTown. Both of them opined on what a great BEast of conf it was. We all agreed that things aint what they used to be, but it could be worse (*cough WhoConn). I wished them luck in the upcoming season, and mentioned how a couple of 6'8" bangers to work the boards would really help their tourney runs. Another laugh, slight eyeroll and a "tell me about it" later and we parted ways.

All in all, for brief experiences neither could have been nicer and I really do with them the best, except if we play them in March

You forgot to say something to Jay Wright about staying off the court during games!!!

 

[Shark58]

i are good lucks