Syracuse is 3-0!

[Capt. Tuttle]

And from a reactionary fan point of view, we have no idea whether or not Red has the ability to turn things around. We always knew JB "had it in him" to turn things around, for lack of a better term. I think it is too early to tell.

JB didn’t demonstrate the ability turn things around

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Last year happened. That was the opposite of turning it around.

Umm, winning 20 games vs not winning 20 games. Seems turned around to me

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

The “20 games” thing drives me crazy around here. Who cares if we won 20 games last year? We missed the tournament yet again. Making the tournament is the benchmark of success for a season - not winning 20 games.

It’s a stepping stone coming off of JB’s last few years.

 

[Eric15]

I wouldn't mind that change to the starters, but I'm still not sure what you see in Cuffe that gets you so excited. Other than any change is worth a shot I guess.

Last year I felt like he was always confident and capable when he came off the bench. I just want him to get 5-10 minutes per game and if he’s hot, more than that. Carlos seems overmatched at this level.

 

[Hopkins16]

It’s a stepping stone coming off of JB’s last few years.

Yep. I know the 3 wins this season against cupcakes have been nail biters and the chemistry isn't there yet, but a 20 win season last year with all the turmoil is nothing to sneeze at.

Red's getting put through the ringer while Coach B ran the program into the ground the last several years as some folks were saying "he can do what he wants... he should get the benefit of the doubt...should be able to retire when he wants and on his terms because he built the program.

 

[two3zone]

Do you realize all of the recruits would be able to choose another school if they fired Red?

I'm not saying fire Red, but a couple of four stars in the portal era isn't enough for me to keep someone.

Even if he's a bit under. 500 I'd give him another year. He 11 or so wins or less, I don't care if he recruits the dream team, this is his team and if something doesn't change fast we're in a lot of trouble that a couple of 4 star freshman aren't going to fix.

 

[hoopsupstate]

The Texas game won't tell us much. I expect to get crushed. If we get destroyed in both games, we are in trouble.

Texas Tech is ranked. So they must be ok.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Langel has coached circles around red two years in a row, might as well start with him.

At least Red beat him twice. He smoked JB two years in a row.

 

[tptcuse]

Texas Tech is ranked. So they must be ok.

If we lose to Texas, we likely won't be playing Texas Tech. Getting crushed by Texas and St. Joseph's would not inspire confidence.

 

[Scooch]

I'm not saying fire Red, but a couple of four stars in the portal era isn't enough for me to keep someone.

Even if he's a bit under. 500 I'd give him another year. He 11 or so wins or less, I don't care if he recruits the dream team, this is his team and if something doesn't change fast we're in a lot of trouble that a couple of 4 star freshman aren't going to fix.

Thing is, one of those 4 stars isn’t just a 4 star. It’s the son of Carmelo Anthony. The guy with his name on the practice facility. The guy who, presumably, is going to be heavily leaned on as we build an NIL war chest over the next couple years.

Carmelo wants his son to go to SU, and clearly he wants him to play for Red.

So Autry ain’t going anywhere for at least another season after this one.

 

[capeorange]

is that in his NIL contract?

I believe it was sarcasm.

 

[capeorange]

Le Moyne probably had some of their guys back too lol

St Bonaventure was not Lemoyne's super bowl.

 

[Sherman20]

They almost didn't make it out of the first weekend of the ACC tournament.

They had an AMAZING run, but I don't think DJ had 3 turnstiles starting with him who can't get by a pick properly.

It's not the same.

You just think they’re going to be turnstiles all year? Like no improvement?

Also, Eddie was the starting center on a tournament team last year.

 

[IthacaMatt]

No. We have seen enough of Cuffe and of Carlos to know that 10 to 15 minutes for them is not good for us. Go with Moore and Taylor at the 2 with JJ at the point.

You can't play 2 guards for 40 minutes. Other guys have to play.

 

[two3zone]

You just think they’re going to be turnstiles all year? Like no improvement?

Also, Eddie was the starting center on a tournament team last year.

Bell and Starling were turnstiles last year right? And the year before right? So magically they'll get better this year? Where do you guys come up with this stuff? I'm makes no sense.

Eddie is one of the worst defensive centers I've ever seen and with our perimeter defense it makes him even worse down there.

If you love what you see, enjoy .500 or less.