moqui
generational talent
- Joined
- Aug 25, 2011
- Messages
- 12,094
- Like
- 25,581
his statements are all true and really not that controversial, but will blow a few gaskets among our family of posters, I am sure
I'll just post an excerpt; link here for the full thing if you are a subscriber
FWIW, I am one of those who think we have the best team in the country, and that is not going to change even with 2 or 3 losses, unless they suffer another injury or just look completely worn out.
I'll just post an excerpt; link here for the full thing if you are a subscriber
But no, this is not a lecture about your eyes. Where was I? Oh yeah, this is a lecture about your opinion of Syracuse. Because the ACC schedule-maker played a cruel trick on them and in a few hours they are about to begin a stretch that includes at least three, and maybe four games that are at least as tough to win as playing Duke at home. They will probably lose one, two, or maybe even three games before the NCAA tournament begins.
This won’t necessarily be a negative reflection on Syracuse. If you think Syracuse is the best team in the country, these losses will not be inconsistent with that opinion. I suspect the Orange is #1 in the polls right now both because they’ve played well and because the schedule has been friendly. But I also know there are some people that truly think Jim Boeheim’s team is the best in the land. So basically, what I’m saying to the latter group is: Unless you deny the existence of home-court advantage, the best team in the land could, and actually should, lose some of these upcoming games. So stick to your guns over the next month. Perhaps I’m too pessimistic, but I’m guessing that will be impossible for you to do.
FWIW, I am one of those who think we have the best team in the country, and that is not going to change even with 2 or 3 losses, unless they suffer another injury or just look completely worn out.