I was a huge fan of Malcom Brogden.
Nobody here hated this team, we were just not fun to watch, and earlier in the season Jimmy was coaching very poorly thus opening up criticism. So what has changed ? Obviously, buddy stepping up to play at a star caliber level is huge. But equally huge is the contribution from bench guys now given a role. When guys like kadary, Jessie, and bras contribute it not only makes it fun right now, but it gives fans optimism about the future.
Thank you.
You are welcome here anytime. BTW, how is the tenor of your fan base regarding Bennett? He’s still a star...right?
Being critical of how the team plays or of game strategy is not hating the team or hating players. I know plenty of really really good people that I would not want to see play for SU because they can't play basketball. It doesn't mean I don't like the people.
Part of d improvement is using the bench guys to add length, and well, you can’t even mention kadary and joe in the same breathe defensively. Also, I am optimistic, but to call a team that went 1 and 1 in the conference tourney and so far has all of one ncaa tourney win one of the most successful tournament teams in recent years is very premature. I think we need to get at least to the elite eight before that statement can be made.
Actually, there were times we weren't good offensively and were bad on defense. There were times we had trouble getting the ball up the court and getting into the offense. Teams can change over the course of a season and fan criticism can too.
There have been many posts wishing JB would retire! Does that count as “hating”?
Holy cow there's a lot of hyperbole here.
The nerve of Boeheim, fans and media pundits "called" for it and he ignored them. That is really a fireable offense in my book.
They should still be ecstatic. This Virginia team did not have the talent of the previous teams, yet they won the ACC regular season. They are a consistent winner who can compete for championships when the talent aligns. And he does it without cheating and with class.
I’m not jumping into this to further the debate. I was calling for Kadary and help at the 5 very early on. And once JB felt confident enough, he did just that. The results speak for themself.
He’s 1st in class imo.
True Fin, but they've scattered now like a bunch of cacaroaches, as Scarface would say.
I totally agree. I also know how fans are. 2 1st round exits sandwiching a championship and the knee jerk fans will focus on the bread.
The criticism of Jimmy has been justified to this point. If we look at the body of work over the last five or seasons it has been mediocre at best. Only one really nice FF run has kept it from being a disaster, at least by Cuse standards. If we end up losing to WV and going out in the second round then nothing has really changed. whatever happens in this tourney, good or bad, is to small a sample size to make any conclusions. Jimmy will definitely be back next season. Let’s see if he is able to build on this run, improve recruiting, and compete near the top of the ACC. If he can do those things, then I will be more than happy to get on the Jimmy bandwagon and say he has turned the corner to get us back on track.
I disagree to an extent. The CUSE standard exists because of JB. That earns something in my book.
Your post is an example of the negativity I am talking about.
With all due respect, you are saying certain things about sufandu’s post that I am not seeing that he said.
That's a good point and an even keeled take.
Well crap! Now I have to like this post too. I feel like Oprah giving out “Likes” to fans from other teams coming here to say nice things about Buddy. Makes me feel guilty for wanting SU to beat their teams. Who left the door open?
