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So was Geno though...we can’t compare him to starters. Compare him to the scrub (yep) he’s replacing. GT didn’t deserve 5 minutes against UMD.Fair.
So was Geno though...we can’t compare him to starters. Compare him to the scrub (yep) he’s replacing. GT didn’t deserve 5 minutes against UMD.Fair.
I was waiting for you to say something. I was worried you had the flu or something. I think this is a huge loss myself and really thought Thorpe was perfect for the 3rd guy role. I hope HW is up to the task and is able to play the top of the zone and not make mistakes and hit a few open shots. I'm just worried he is not going to be ready and will have defense lapses to the point I will pull my hair out until I have as much as you. That is not much pulling I'm willing to admit.
Great post. I can’t believe Geno and his family couldn’t see this. He would have gotten more playing time for the rest of the December schedule, including against Kansas and UConn. But as you said, Maryland was a must-win and JB couldn’t take any chances.It was a tight game with no room for error and one SU had to win. Moyer rotted on the bench as well. Boeheim knew he couldn't afford to have anyone out there who was still "getting acclimated" to the program.
So was Geno though...we can’t compare him to starters. Compare him to the scrub (yep) he’s replacing. GT didn’t deserve 5 minutes against UMD.
I think there is this idea that you somehow can’t view the loss of Thorpe as significant while still having faith in HW. The two things aren’t mutually exclusive in my opinion. I like HW and think he is better than I was expecting during his recruitment. I’m just waiting for someone to bump his recruiting thread so I can be reminded I said the kid couldn’t dunk. I think Thorpe is solid though and would have provided good defense and an ability to score that would have really helped. He had looked bad but I think it would have gotten better over the next 4-5 games.I also said this was a huge loss. I think Thorpe would’ve gotten better as the year went on. This is not minor at all.
Why are some people so sore that I think Howard Washington is a solid player? The staff agrees. He was not playing because JB only rotates 3 guards and Thorpe was a 5th year guy.
And my head I shaved, I’m not bald.
I think there is this idea that you somehow can’t view the loss of Thorpe as significant while still having faith in HW. The two things aren’t mutually exclusive in my opinion. I like HW and think he is better than I was expecting during his recruitment. I’m just waiting for someone to bump his recruiting thread so I can be reminded I said the kid couldn’t dunk. I think Thorpe is solid though and would have provided good defense and an ability to score that would have really helped. He had looked bad but I think it would have gotten better over the next 4-5 games.
Give Braedon Bayer a shot.
Yes I meant generically that people view it that way.Is the “you” in your first sentence me? I’m really tired. I assume it’s a generic “you” as in “people,” right?
And HW CAN dunk but he hasn’t yet.
Give Braedon Bayer a shot.
I hope the first run he gets he is able to make a good pass or gets an open look and knocks it down. I think that will help with his energy and confidence and translate to the defense end too. I’m hoping he doesn’t get sucked down to far and not get back out to a shooter or allow penetration and a 2 on 1 for one of our centers or something. Then get the quick hook and talking to. I think he will do better than people think.Geno wasn’t playing well but might have down the line. HW is gonna be pushed out there. It won’t be easy but I think he will do well. This really is not good though.
I hope the first run he gets he is able to make a good pass or gets an open look and knocks it down. I think that will help with his energy and confidence and translate to the defense end too. I’m hoping he doesn’t get sucked down to far and not get back out to a shooter or allow penetration and a 2 on 1 for one of our centers or something. Then get the quick hook and talking to. I think he will do better than people think.
Worst hair in the history of the program
Not even closeReminds me of the end of the Josh Wright era.
Love it! Maybe a song will come out of this game, but only if we win.We look to you, Howard Washington
Orange nation turns its hopeful eyes to you
Wu wu wu
OK - when a player quits in mid-season and there is no opportunity to even replace him with a warm body that doesn't help.Man... we are 1 injury at guard away from an ish show. scary
Some people have wanted Washington to get more minutes. How about 40?Man... we are 1 injury at guard away from an ish show. scary