Could you convince me that Jim Boeheim started a guy because of some connection with something or other off court - Maybe but like barely. Could you convince me that Boeheim played a guy for extended minutes all because of some off court connection and not his quality of play. Honestly my answer is hell no. Occams Razor or what have you man. Most simple reason is probably it - the OTHER OPTIONS for that 3 spot were also trash!
My bad. Sensitive topic for me since plenty here would treat you with a dismissive attitude if you tried to say anything nice about the guy preseason and early on this season. Would happily go back to praising the guy that has saved our butts in several games.
We all get overly critical of some players and over praise others. I have said it before, I didn't think Bell was very good, that is my opinion. But, I have been really impressed the last few games. His effort is really good. I think he is learning what kind of effort you need to put in night in and night out at this level. Btw, not your bad, it's a message board. It provokes discussion.
I guess I'm still confused by how a player's father's occupation has anything to do with playing time?
I apologize. My intent was not to derail the thread.
I believe the thinking is that his father has influence in the recruiting world. Don't want to get on his bad side.
Yep.
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No, don't apologize. It's a message board. My point is just that it polarizes people a bit. We are all Syracuse fans. We all want Chris Bell to become the best player he can be.
So, if his son was beaten out for a starting role his fragile ego would take it out on Boeheim and his sons? That seems like quite the indictment of his father, Boeheim and Autry. I'm not saying that it couldn't be true, just that I'd be surprised.
I didn't say I believed it. Just what I thought the thinking was.
That’s one thing I personally never complained about with Joe. He’s been Rodmanesque compared to other guards he played with.
I remember watching the broadcast and it showed that Bell had 9 boards. Maybe it was wrong. I was shocked though he did rebound well that game.
I think we need to replace Judah with someone from the portal and then Freeman takes Taylor’s spot. I really want Red to bring someone in to compete with Bell for the sf job. Bell has been impressive lately but I worry whether he will truly put it all together and think we should bring in an alternative that can compete with him and push him. I know a lot of people want us to pick up a portal center but I don’t see it happening. Maliq has held his own against the best centers in the ACC and if he puts on another 15 pounds this off-season I don’t envision it being too much of an issue even against the skilled 7 footers that we face on occasion.Somehow three days ago the team was getting three portal plays this April, but no one wants to replace any of the starting lineup.
His next box out will be his first
Could it possibly be that Chris is becoming that player, he is definitely getting better at the all- around game I don't think anyone has ever questioned his gorgeous looking jump shot even when he had an off night I wanted him to shoot. The old addage shooters gotta shoot. IT IS AMAZING TO ME HOW MUCH BETTER THE TEAM IS WHEN HE IS SCORING.
Take a look at their college stats. Robinson was light years better than Bell including on the defensive end of the court.
