And there you go...

[BludOrange]

Looked like Carey was not even allowed in JB's dog house and had to stay the night outside, as it was interesting to see that he wasn't sat down next to a coach. Usually the one starter every season that gets the quick hook is at least sat next to an assistant, being coached and coddled.

 

[moqui]

No. Keep the cute quips for someone else. This board has had it in for him ever since he got here.

that is some hard core alternative history right there

 

[Wrinkle]

Come on what? He humiliated Carey after the game by announcing he's lost his job.

You're not wrong that this could be handled somewhat differently, but Carey has played very poorly, and that's why he's losing minutes.

 

[longtimefan]

Something had to have happened at half. I don’t ever recall a JB announcing that a player is being benched going forward in a post game interview—I mean ever.

Very very peculiar.

True. I wonder if Carey said something to the coach(es) at halftime.

 

[syrBossHogg]

Syracuse is a big boy program, if you don't get the job done then there should be little hesitation to find someone who can. Jalen is a good kid but we've been better with Girard

 

[moqui]

while you’re at it, pull up the threads where half the board or more wanted him playing instead of frank.

and many of the other half wanted him playing instead of buddy

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I’m perplexed on how someone could look at Jalen’s play and claim he deserves to play over the other guards.

He had ample opportunity to be the starting point guard for this team. At some point you have to make a move in another direction if the player isn’t developing.

 

[moqui]

these moves poison a players desire to play for a coach. quick yank no problem. but have gerry or adrian talk to the kid and work him back in second half. the freeze out has in the past and will lead to problems moving on.

"i'll play the guys who will help us win, i don't care what anyone else says"

 

[AZOrange]

Come on what? He humiliated Carey after the game by announcing he's lost his job.

How do you know jalen didn’t say “I quit” after the game first?

 

[Scotch]

He's a high major talent. Needs to go somewhere with a coach that'll let the horses run. His athleticism and speed is his asset.

He hasn’t played well despite every opportunity. This isn’t on the coaching.

 

[moqui]

We all saw how that worked out for Kaleb Joseph who was thrown into the fire because Jim failed in having a proper transition.

dude your on fire tonight

 

[Briancuse]

I still think he can have a role on this team. It's really baffling why he's not improving.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

No. Keep the cute quips for someone else. This board has had it in for him ever since he got here.

Yes, the board prefers broad, sweeping generalizations; not witty critiques of someone trying to be a voice of reason to gain attention.

Did I do that right?

 

[HOFCeluck]

Come on what? He humiliated Carey after the game by announcing he's lost his job.

I mean aside from Carey what would a “proper transition” for Kaleb be? Ennis going pro after a year was on no ones radar until we were well I to the season.

 

[4evaOrange]

I think Carey serves well in a defensive stand point, has the size and is rangey in full court, but needs to be limited to the Rondo ideal, only shooting when totally open.

 

[Cuse House]

Not going to lie, I prefer Washington over Carey. Better instincts and handle.

 

[UD1954]

Really...how long do you want to stand in the dome...the first half's of the first two game are the worst basketball l can remember...….change was/is needed

 

[tbonezone]

first game was a draw. girad3 played 22 minutes carey 18. both guys 1-6. JC more boards JD3 more to's. now after 5 minutes against colgate one is finished ? c'mon. this reeks of classic JB doghouse.

 

[jdubs30]

Really...how long do you want to stand in the dome...the first half's of the first two game are the worst basketball l can remember...….change was/is needed

What? The last 32 minutes was really good...a team that should have beat Tennessee in the tournament and will win the Patriot by a mile this year

 

[littlereg]

And Howard for that matter. Jalen may need to play off ball more.

As least howard looked pretty good in those final few minutes carry hasn’t shown anything in awhile honesty. I had high hopes for him but he’s not a point guard (in a zone system at least) but I can see him being a high scoring two guard at a mid major or high-mid major.

 

[cuse10]

Did anyone keep this same energy for Boeheim as they are with Carey when he buried Christmas his first two years?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

He's a high major talent.

Not sure what he has shown to warrant that opinion.
Seems like a fine young man. Hope he fights through and can contribute here.

 

[81South]

This is big time basketball...if you don’t produce then you risk getting a spot on the bench. They all know the deal...it’s not something new. I agree that Joe should be starting...for now.

 

[Dcuse]

these moves poison a players desire to play for a coach. quick yank no problem. but have gerry or adrian talk to the kid and work him back in second half. the freeze out has in the past and will lead to problems moving on.

The only freeze out is his jump shot.

 

[kcsu]

Joe deserves to start but why did Jim feel compelled to announce it during the press conference. It comes across as mean spirited.