Postgame Thoughts… BC

[CuseFaninVT]

It ain’t gonna happen. Got to just watch the short rim and expect “we didn’t make shots”

How does JB watch game tape and not see that?

 

[syrBossHogg]

Gonna have to play better than tonight to beat VT but it happens. Nice to see a couple guys step up and support our key players

 

[CardiacCuse]

just had to outscore BC by two in the second half, instead i not only need to buy a new iPad, but I lost about what an iPad is worth….. double whammy….. damnit….

if they didnt play stall ball you woulda had it

but they always play stall ball

it was truly wierd to see BC trying so hard to score with seconds on the game and zero chance of winning...almsot as if the ATS matters for some reason

 

[Orangezoo]

Any other team in the ACC and that is an L

No. BC wants to muck it up. We actually defended decent for long stretches. BC isn't the rock bottom of the ACC.

 

[UpstateSM]

Saturday night determines what we're playing for the rest of the regular season. Huge game against a very beatable team.

 

[Orangezoo]

So first game I've seen us win that the formula was lining up for a loss. We can't make a habit of it.

VT doesn't have anyone to deal with Jesse unlike BC throwing big centers at him. If the officials don't slobber all over calling fouls on him that aren't fouls he should get back on track against the Hokies.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Big physical guys inside are still going to kill us. We can’t move them.

 

[CardiacCuse]

No. BC wants to muck it up. We actually defended decent for long stretches. BC isn't the rock bottom of the ACC.

yeah this team is one that really suffers when they play against the refs too aka swallowed whistles...

I would love to be a fly on the wall in the ref lockerroom before during and after this game...id bet thered be some scandalous things being said

 

[Orangezoo]

Big physical guys inside are still going to kill us. We can’t move them.

They don't kill us but they certainly are a good thing to have when playing us.

 

[CorduroyG]

Saturday night determines what we're playing for the rest of the regular season. Huge game against a very beatable team.

yup. i think you can legitimately start talking about syracuse getting into the bubble picture if we beat va tech.

 

[hoopsupstate]

VT might not match up well with Buddy. Their guards are small. They have been streaky. They are playing better of late.

 

[tino]

I guess BC is improved this year but they looked pretty rough most of this one. Thankfully they clanked most of the shots they took.

We did give them chances late even though it was always over 2 possessions. Too many bad shots leading to transition tonight, honestly. Luckily Joe hit that hero ball dagger 3 late!

That said…Cole has been sizzling. Really played fantastic again. Hitting shots with confidence, energy on D.

Some nights just aren’t yours. That was Jesse tonight. We move on.

Bench was great, especially Frank. Tremendous energy on the glass and on D. Symir was really productive in the first half, not sure why basically no time in second. Even Benny had some nice hustle plays. It matters.

Nice to get another W. Won’t happen much with Jesse being such a non factor imo. And definitely not against a good team.

Torrence should not have been taken out

 

[Orangezoo]

yeah this team is one that really suffers when they play against the refs too aka swallowed whistles...

I would love to be a fly on the wall in the ref lockerroom before during and after this game...id bet thered be some scandalous things being said

Nah no conspiracy- just way too much anticipating calls and calling the game inconsistently. Had the game continued as it started - Jesse would have had maybe 3 fouls. They were letting them play then they were letting BC play and not SU. Then a couple times we got a call then back to BC.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I thought he put Jesse back in too early.

No. Frank needed to rest. JAB did what he could to keep him fresh. Jesse has been so good lately eliminating poor fouls but not tonight.

 

[nycfan]

Joe super-amazing down the stretch, cole great game. Frank might have won the game for us, Jessie upperclassmen have no need to get frustrated, no biggie. Good hustle Jimmy, awesome block buddy.
1. Loved it!!!
2. Would have liked to see symir for D when Jessie came back in not saying it would of helped but other than that perfect.

Yep, that corner three that Joe hit when the lead was down to 7 was freakin' onions!!!!

 

[CuseFTW]

Thank God for Galloway

My lord and we complain about Joe’s shot selection. Dude was throwing up bricks

 

[CardiacCuse]

Nah no conspiracy- just way too much anticipating calls and calling the game inconsistently. Had the game continued as it started - Jesse would have had maybe 3 fouls. They were letting them play then they were letting BC play and not SU. Then a couple times we got a call then back to BC.

idk...i thnk the home team gets the benefit...it helps Su in the dome often as well


and I think for whatever reason the refs kinda favor the team thats behind, generally

so when a home team is trailing by 10 or so...its dicey for the road team

its not always this way...but in this game it was, imo

the last 2 minutes there were at least 5 no calls against BC

 

[Cusefan0307]

Any other team in the ACC and that is an L

BC was 8-3 at home before today including beating Notre Dame by 16. We are a bad matchup for them because they can’t shoot against the zone.

 

[Orangezoo]

yup. i think you can legitimately start talking about syracuse getting into the bubble picture if we beat va tech.

Win at VT, hold serve vs BC and GT at home and there will be rumblings. Win at ND and then it is time to have a bit of hope with a huge opportunity against Duke.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Their kid from the Netherlands is going to be a problem if they can keep him. He’s more physical than Jesse. He will be their best player next year. If they can find any shooting they can have a solid team around him.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[CardiacCuse]

cole led the team in points, 3pointers made, rebounds, steals and blocks (3way tie with 1)

on less shots than jimmy and buddy

cole needs more shots

bros need less

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Orangezoo]

There were more shots on tap given Jesse's foul trouble but 4 or 5 of Buddy's 19 should have gone to Cole. Kid was on fire and should have had 30.

 

[djcon57]

My lord and we complain about Joe’s shot selection. Dude was throwing up bricks

He appeared to be shooting with the ball in front of his face