So... Did Benny end up going to practice?

[NorSyr66]

Joe has never been a good much less great ball handler, and in most of his career his scoring makes up for that. If you think he is /was I do not know what to say to you.
The thing I find strange is removed from most of the ball handling his scoring production lately has been lacking. Not sure what is going on with that.

Suspect it might have to do with taller and quicker players guarding him!!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Of course, maybe there was a family issue that needed attention.

 

[phil77]

Benny is back March Madness here we come. No stopping us now. OrangeDW Am I doing that right?

 

[djcon57]

Thanks for supporting my opinion of some of the advanced metrics.

Do you think advance metrics suggest Iverson is a better defender than Bowen because he had more steals?

 

[tbonezone]

Winfred 'The Weapon' Walton.

Does Idris Price have any eligibility left?

i believe winfred walton was the last player given #44 .

 

[Day2]

i believe winfred walton was the last player given #44 .

Technically, it wasn’t given to him.

 

[rrlbees]

Do you think advance metrics suggest Iverson is a better defender than Bowen because he had more steals?

I know that even the site that publishes the advanced metrics says you wouldn’t be wrong to ignore DBPM because BPM is nothing more than box score stats and there’s very few defensive stats and it’s based upon blocked shots, steals and defensive rebounds. Nobody watches the game like PFF does in football and evaluates every player every play.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Technically, it wasn’t given to him.

First Row (Sitting L-R): Erik Frazier, Jason Hart, Ryan Blackwell, Jason Cipolla, Otis Hill, Todd Burgan, Winfred Walton, JeCarl Riggins, James May

Second Row (Standing L-R): Bernie Fine (Asst. Coach), Jim Boeheim (Head Coach), Louis Orr (Asst. Coach), Evan Vogel, Ramel Lloyd, Marius Janulis, Elvir Ovcina, Etan Thomas, LaSean Howard, Mike Hopkins (Asst. Coach), Todd Blumen (Grad Asst.)

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

He probably went to Georgia to hang out with Elvir Ovcina and his friends

Huh. I heard he went bowling with Mark Konecny. I'm starting to think I shouldn't be trusting my source.

 

[OrangeDW]

Benny is back March Madness here we come. No stopping us now. OrangeDW Am I doing that right?

Acceptable record updated from 7-1 to 8-0.

Win out. No excuses!!!

 

[djcon57]

I know that even the site that publishes the advanced metrics says you wouldn’t be wrong to ignore DBPM because BPM is nothing more than box score stats and there’s very few defensive stats and it’s based upon blocked shots, steals and defensive rebounds. Nobody watches the game like PFF does in football and evaluates every player every play.

I’m not talking about DBPM.

again, I ask, do you think Iverson has better defensive rating (and general defensive metrics) than Bowen because he has more steals

its ok to just say you don’t know.

but I would recommend to look up the algorithm for defensive rating

 

[OrangeDW]

First Row (Sitting L-R): Erik Frazier, Jason Hart, Ryan Blackwell, Jason Cipolla, Otis Hill, Todd Burgan, Winfred Walton, JeCarl Riggins, James May

Second Row (Standing L-R): Bernie Fine (Asst. Coach), Jim Boeheim (Head Coach), Louis Orr (Asst. Coach), Evan Vogel, Ramel Lloyd, Marius Janulis, Elvir Ovcina, Etan Thomas, LaSean Howard, Mike Hopkins (Asst. Coach), Todd Blumen (Grad Asst.)

If Burgan doesn’t get suspended for 7 games and Walton is allowed to play, that team would’ve been solid.

 

[Cuseregular]

We’re getting the sad, bummer of an ending that we feared would happen if he hung on too long. It sucks.

Yep, it is going to end, albeit with a little less drama, the way Bobby Knight went out.

Instead of celebrating an amazing career filled with accomplishments with some deserving accolades and love, so much of the goodwill is going to be lost if he continues down this path. Friggin sad is right.

 

[OrangeDW]

Yep, it is going to end, albeit with a little less drama, the way Bobby Knight went out.

Instead of celebrating an amazing career filled with accomplishments with some deserving accolades and love, so much of the goodwill is going to be lost if he continues down this path. Friggin sad is right.

Frankly, I’m not sure about that. Hope you’re right though.

 

[Day2]

First Row (Sitting L-R): Erik Frazier, Jason Hart, Ryan Blackwell, Jason Cipolla, Otis Hill, Todd Burgan, Winfred Walton, JeCarl Riggins, James May

Second Row (Standing L-R): Bernie Fine (Asst. Coach), Jim Boeheim (Head Coach), Louis Orr (Asst. Coach), Evan Vogel, Ramel Lloyd, Marius Janulis, Elvir Ovcina, Etan Thomas, LaSean Howard, Mike Hopkins (Asst. Coach), Todd Blumen (Grad Asst.)

I stand corrected. Didn’t realize he ever made it to campus…and I was there at the time.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I stand corrected. Didn’t realize he ever made it to campus…and I was there at the time.

He made it as far as media day.

 

[swish7]

First Row (Sitting L-R): Erik Frazier, Jason Hart, Ryan Blackwell, Jason Cipolla, Otis Hill, Todd Burgan, Winfred Walton, JeCarl Riggins, James May

Second Row (Standing L-R): Bernie Fine (Asst. Coach), Jim Boeheim (Head Coach), Louis Orr (Asst. Coach), Evan Vogel, Ramel Lloyd, Marius Janulis, Elvir Ovcina, Etan Thomas, LaSean Howard, Mike Hopkins (Asst. Coach), Todd Blumen (Grad Asst.)

Wow. I remember that pic. That would have been an even more talented squad if Walton had survived more than a couple days / weeks at the Cuse.

 

[Oakland]

Joe has never been a good much less great ball handler, and in most of his career his scoring makes up for that. If you think he is /was I do not know what to say to you.
The thing I find strange is removed from most of the ball handling his scoring production lately has been lacking. Not sure what is going on with that.

Joe has an above average ACC handle for a 2G. His handle has very much helped the team out this season.

 

[orangefog]

I’m not talking about DBPM.

again, I ask, do you think Iverson has better defensive rating (and general defensive metrics) than Bowen because he has more steals

its ok to just say you don’t know.

but I would recommend to look up the algorithm for defensive rating

I suggest saving that kind of fun for the weekend.

 

[690West]

First Row (Sitting L-R): Erik Frazier, Jason Hart, Ryan Blackwell, Jason Cipolla, Otis Hill, Todd Burgan, Winfred Walton, JeCarl Riggins, James May

Second Row (Standing L-R): Bernie Fine (Asst. Coach), Jim Boeheim (Head Coach), Louis Orr (Asst. Coach), Evan Vogel, Ramel Lloyd, Marius Janulis, Elvir Ovcina, Etan Thomas, LaSean Howard, Mike Hopkins (Asst. Coach), Todd Blumen (Grad Asst.)

I forgot about LaSean Howard! I just looked up and saw he scored 10 points for Hampton when they famously beat #2 seed Iowa state in the dance.

 

[rrlbees]

I’m not talking about DBPM.

again, I ask, do you think Iverson has better defensive rating (and general defensive metrics) than Bowen because he has more steals

its ok to just say you don’t know.

but I would recommend to look up the algorithm for defensive rating

No idea really but in the nba Bowen was a far better defensive player.

 

[SUbear]

Joe has an above average ACC handle for a 2G. His handle has very much helped the team out this season.

Joe has an adequate handle for a 2 no more(never should have played point), but his value is only in his scoring abilities. If he is not doing that he is a net negative for this team. Bad defender, not quick, but generally gives you all he has got.

 

[SUbear]

Suspect it might have to do with taller and quicker players guarding him!!

Virginia did not have a bigger player on him, although they occasionaslly doubled him with a big. Faster, probably Joe is no Flash.

 

[SUbear]

Virginia did not have a bigger player on him, although they occasionaslly doubled him with a big. Faster, probably Joe is no Flash.

Reporting has Benny back at practice today.

 

[Vorony]

First Row (Sitting L-R): Erik Frazier, Jason Hart, Ryan Blackwell, Jason Cipolla, Otis Hill, Todd Burgan, Winfred Walton, JeCarl Riggins, James May

Second Row (Standing L-R): Bernie Fine (Asst. Coach), Jim Boeheim (Head Coach), Louis Orr (Asst. Coach), Evan Vogel, Ramel Lloyd, Marius Janulis, Elvir Ovcina, Etan Thomas, LaSean Howard, Mike Hopkins (Asst. Coach), Todd Blumen (Grad Asst.)

I have this exact photo that the entire team and coaching staff signed. I was a sophomore in high school, and my buddy and I would sneak into the tunnel after the games and wait for the players to come out. Either in the garage door area, or just outside the airlock door near the loading dock. Surprisingly, the staff didn’t really bother us. We just acted like we belonged. But I made it a point to collect everyone on that photo that was either a coach or a player.

Back when I was young and stupid of course - can’t condone that behavior nowadays.