Cooney

[SU2NASA]

Never doubted him. Not one bit.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Didnt shoot well with jumpers but had some huge takes to the basket.

 

[skurey]

His drives have been so much better and he's been taking some pull up 2s. Excellent job from him.

 

[SU2NASA]

Mal went off in the 2nd half, but Cooney was the glue that held the ship together to enable that to happen.

 

[PhatOrange]

He played within himself and has all tourney. It's like a light bulb went on

 

[Waltdods]

He will be the first cuse player ever to play in two final fours, right?

 

[dasher]

He will be the first cuse player ever to play in two final fours, right?

yes

 

[MELOKEITH]

So proud of how he's played. Hasn't forced any 3's - tonight I think he only took one and that was as the shot clock was running down. Took what they gave him and even when we were down he didn't force up any wild 3s. What a revelation. Next game, maybe he gets open for a few and knocks them down.

 

[We Are Syracuse]

Hes turned into DEVO with the driving!!!

 

[kcsu]

He seemed gassed today. played his heart out. He needs to keep driving the ball it is critical for us opens up everything and seems to get him in a great flow

 

[SUinSC]

It's the playoff beard! All mental.

 

[Ghost]

Gotta say, that lay-up when he went to the other side of the rim, was nice.....very nice.

 

[orangefan13]

I got Lydon with player of the game. Onions.

Cooney has been all heart this tournament. Amazing. Quite possibly team mvp this tournament.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Coon dog redemption continues

 

[orangezen]

Coon dog redemption continues

Mustard !

 

[VaBeachOrFan]

He played within himself and has all tourney. It's like a light bulb went on

Wondering whether that was just a Cooney realization or JB coaching, but it's true. For Cooney, less has been more. And for the extent of the tournament, he's been so much more productive by emphasizing the skills he does exhibit consistently, namely defense, driving, and determination. More to come, I hope.--VBOF

 

[Ajflood12]

I hope ND makes it...We all know who is the Notre Dame killer. Bree will key on Coon dog and leave somebody open.

 

[VaBeachOrFan]

I got Lydon with player of the game. Onions.

Cooney has been all heart this tournament. Amazing. Quite possibly team mvp this tournament.

When Lydon was shot-shy earlier in the season, I said he'd carry us some day. Certainly his play today and the block against Gonzaga show he's stepping up big time. And Cooney playing within his skills has been a significant factor as well, but let's not overlook Roberson's consistency during the tournament. He doesn't score a lot of points and doesn't have plays called for him, nevertheless, he has been the keystone of our success thus far. Remember those (losing) days when we were so horribly out-rebounded? May they be banished for the next 8 days.-VBOF

 

[Cusefannotindc]

Potatoes: Not shaky

 

[OttoMets]

I spent the whole year lamenting his 50% shooting at the rim, but never considered that 10 drives a game would still get us 10 extra points. Again, small sample sizes. Cooney's come through big-time for us with this change to his game. Credit to coaching staff for pushing this, too.

 

[stuckinbig11]

My favorite TC play was when Va threw the ball long for a fast-break layup and TC beat the Va guy to the ball.

 

[djcon57]

I gotta believe he has one "Cooney goes off" game in him.