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[QUOTE="Cusecuse44, post: 4467706, member: 7760"]
I don't post very often but tonight's game has me deep in thought about the state of SU hoops.  I had so much hope for this group of incoming freshman.  I still think we have some talented players.  But there are some very serious issues that I see.

Joe Girard has lost his mojo.  He looks out of shape, flat, and demoralized.  I'm not sure he gets it back. I think perhaps, Copeland needs to play more, just to get experience for next year since we're not winning anything this season.

Judah's talent is undeniable, but until he can hit an outside shot, he's going to be guarded really tightly, so his handle and vision need to improve.

We are horrendous rebounding team outside of Jesse.

We have been outplayed and out coached in the second half of our games this year.  JB is not making second half adjustments, and has not effectively set up out of bounds plays in two critical game situations.

JB acts and speaks like he doesn't even enjoy coaching anymore.  I see no fire, no passion, and no love of the game anymore.  He comes across as a coach who's held on too long out of spite with the NCAA.  Sadly the NCAA could care less, and he's the one who's tarnishing his own legend.

I wish I could write something positive tonight... but I think this decline has gone on long enough.  Colgate is better than us.  St. John's is better.  I think we'd probably lose to several other NY schools if we played them too (Seton Hall, the Bonnies, and perhaps even  Iona).  We aren't NY's college team anymore.  It really is time to move on.  Even the optimists know that it isn't going to get better with the oldest D1 coach.  We need new blood... and I hope it's not Red  or Gmac.  We need a complete overhaul with current offensive and defensive schemes that work in today's game, and a coach that will pound the pavement, use technology, and travel.  It's time.
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