Joe Girard - 28 points, 6-10 from three, 7 assists

[RF2044]

What. A. Game.

Has to be the best performance of his career.

Hat's off to Joe.

 

[HOFCeluck]

What. A. Game.

Has to be the best performance of his career.

Hat's off to Joe.

A lot of people have been really unfair to Joe over his career but that was a hell of a performance from him. He’s really pushed himself this year.

 

[samspann1]

He was incredible today. Awesome performance by him.

 

[RF2044]

A lot of people have been really unfair to Joe over his career but that was a hell of a performance from him. He’s really pushed himself this year.

I think when we view his career in hindsight -- especially given the senior season he's put together -- we're going to remember him fondly, despite the past few years not being up to parity for our program.

And who knows? Maybe he runs it back next year -- I'd welcome him back.

 

[two3zone]

What. A. Game.

Has to be the best performance of his career.

Hat's off to Joe.

There’s been like 2 other games where I thought he played his most complete game this year, but this is it for sure. He was just awesome.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

What. A. Game.

Has to be the best performance of his career.

Hat's off to Joe.

Except for that three game stretch, he's had a nice senior season. That's what the portal is robbing college basketball of. Congrats to NYS all-time leading scorer.

 

[two3zone]

I think when we view his career in hindsight -- especially given the senior season he's put together -- we're going to remember him fondly, despite the past few years not being up to parity for our program.

And who knows? Maybe he runs it back next year -- I'd welcome him back.

100

 

[two3zone]

I think he was angling for a big rap career, you KNOW the scene heard about this game on their turf.

 

[Cusefan0307]

He was awesome in Louisville too when nobody else decided to show up. 5 of the last 7 games he’s put up at least 21.

 

[HOFCeluck]

I think when we view his career in hindsight -- especially given the senior season he's put together -- we're going to remember him fondly, despite the past few years not being up to parity for our program.

And who knows? Maybe he runs it back next year -- I'd welcome him back.

He’s 22, 23 in November. Not to be a downer but at that age I’d be ready for the next thing in my life. But…I wouldn’t be mad if he stayed.

 

[Eric15]

What. A. Game.

Has to be the best performance of his career.

Hat's off to Joe.

There were some times today when his body language looked like he was going up against randos from his high school days.

 

[HOFCeluck]

I think he was angling for a big rap career, you KNOW the scene heard about this game on their turf.

 

[NineOneSeven]

He’s 22, 23 in November. Not to be a downer but at that age I’d be ready for the next thing in my life. But…I wouldn’t be mad if he stayed.

Yeah but then you get out into life and a decade later I’d go back now at age 32.

 

[tptcuse]

He’s 22, 23 in November. Not to be a downer but at that age I’d be ready for the next thing in my life. But…I wouldn’t be mad if he stayed.

But if that thing is a huge NIL deal...

 

[HOFCeluck]

Yeah but then you get out into life and a decade later I’d go back now at age 32.

What you mean rolling out of bed at noon cracking open a Keysotne and start playing Goldeneye multiplayer with the boys because we don’t “feel like” going to class no that sounds awful.

 

[Ragman2000]

I have no inside knowledge but think it's better than 50/50 he comes back. His next steps are overseas and coaching, and those will be there no matter what in another year. Why not rewrite some ACC and Syracuse records with the extra year?

 

[Orangezoo]

Yeah but then you get out into life and a decade later I’d go back now at age 32.

Yep plus he has done well building his NIL brand. One more year and showcasing more of this all around game and the big leagues from Europe are in play for a nice overseas career.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

I think he was angling for a big rap career, you KNOW the scene heard about this game on their turf.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

There were some times today when his body language looked like he was going up against randos from his high school days.

But the thing is, he was guarded by one of the most athletic guys he’s ever faced and didn’t let it effect him at all.

I’ve been harsh on Joe for much of his career, but he was stellar today. Much better effort on defense, and knew every shot he took was going in, or damned close. Fun to watch.

 

[FutureCuse]

Love the stat line but we need this against the Miami's of the world. I just wish at this point we can see some sort of enlightenment moment in terms of season trajectory and some kind of indication that the team has "figured it out".

I saw that kind of reaction/mentality/energy after Joe made a big play in the first half and we started to separate ourselves from them. He was fired up, the team was fired up- it had the feel of "let's play our asses off and get in the tourney". I really felt that from this game.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

There were some times today when his body language looked like he was going up against randos from his high school days.

Did anyone notice on the replay of Joe hitting the big 3, the security guard sitting in the corner of the court shaking his head. Pastner probably felt the same way. Just like the Section 2 coaches felt when Joe would torch them for 50 or 60. Nothing they could do.

 

[two3zone]

 

[FutureCuse]

Did anyone notice on the replay of Joe hitting the big 3, the security guard sitting in the corner of the court shaking his head. Pastner probably felt the same way. Just like the Section 2 coaches felt when Joe would torch them for 50 or 60. Nothing they could do.

Haha yea. For all the bashing he gets he sure has the ability to have games like this. I just wish he could be more consistent from 3. There are many that he missed throughout the season in games we lost, that had he made them would have put us in position to win. Praying the team plays like this going forward and we finish ACC at 13-7 or better.

 

[HOFCeluck]

Ok I’ll be that guy:

Did he *have* to play all 40?

 

[Ragman2000]

Ok I’ll be that guy:

Did he *have* to play all 40?