Thank god it's finally basketball season

[RF2044]

Around the time of the LSU football game, I remember thinking that the team seemed so exciting and had so much potential that hoops season would sneak up on us. Oops.

But just like its been for the majority of seasons the past 16 years, I'm relieved that basketball season is finally here--even if this isn't going to be one of our vintage teams.

A lot has been made out of the freshman and what they'll bring to the table, but IMO it is the upperclassmen who will determine what this team's ceiling is. Gbinije / Cooney are proven commodities, but can they ratchet it up a notch?

Now that Roberson has a year of starting experience under his belt, is he ready to just relax and play? Is he capable of delivering 14 and 9?

And the big guy in the middle hasn't stayed healthy for a full season. Will he be able to bounce back from major lower body surgery? Can he avoid the injury bug? How much ring rust will there be, and how long will it take him to shed it?

Those four are the keys to the season, IMO.

 

[Marsh01]

I agree. The Giants game put me over the edge this past weekend and football is all but dead for me right now

 

[SC Orange]

counting down the minutes. Am dying to watch some cuse basketball.

 

[two3zone]

AMEN!!!!

Never been more ready for hoops season.

 

[pearl31]

 

[realorange]

Been counting down the time since last February!!

LGO!

 

[tee1222]

You guys probably know how I feel by now. So let's get it done, fellas!

 

[RoatanCuse]

So let down on the football excuse board. ...for so long. Can't wait to feel good again for SU sports. Bring on the Orangemen basketball ream!

 

[Lawrinson14]

Now, I've been happy lately,
Thinkin' about the season to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.

Oh, I've been smilin' lately,
Dreamin' about the team playing as one
And I believe it could be;
Some day it's going to come

'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a hype train.
Oh, hype train take the Orange.
Come take us home again.

Now, I've been smiling lately,
Thinkin' about the players to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Yes, hype train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Get your bags together.
Go bring your good friends too
Because it's gettin' nearer;
It soon will be be at SU.

Now, come and join Coach Boeheim.
He's not so far from you
The season's gettin' nearer;
Soon it will all be true.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.
Hype train.

Now, I've been cryin' lately,
Thinkin' about the team as it is.
Why must we go on hating?
Why can't we live in bliss?

'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a hype train.
Oh, hype train take the Orange
Come take us home again.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Yes, hype train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, come on, come on.
Yeah, come on, hype train.
Yes, it's the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.
hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah

 

[We Are Syracuse]

I agree. The Giants game put me over the edge this past weekend and football is all but dead for me right now

Agree with this. Watching the Eagles drop a thousand passes every weekend is getting old. THANK GOD FOR HOOPS SEASON!

 

[DonLightfoot]

But just like its been for the majority of seasons the past 16 years, I'm relieved that basketball season is finally here--even if this isn't going to be one of our vintage teams.

I was going to start this exact thread. I am so anxious to see these guys in a game, albeit an exhibition encounter.

However, I am a little more optimistic about us this year. I think we will be a NCAA tournament team and finish a notch or two above the 9th position projected in the ACC. I also think Hop will do just fine guiding us for those nine games. Yes, I guess you could say I am excited to get things going.

Usually by the time our hoops starts my NFL team is done for the season. Not this year as my Oakland Raiders are actually above .500 at 4-3. They are still a couple of years from being really competitive though.

Orange Basketball and Raiders Football - man, don't know if I can handle it

 

[cuseinseattle]

I'm really excited. It feels like it's been forever.

 

[bballbeadle]

I agree. The Giants game put me over the edge this past weekend and football is all but dead for me right now

Me, too, Marsh. GAH!!!!!

 

[bballbeadle]

Now, I've been happy lately,
Thinkin' about the season to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.

Oh, I've been smilin' lately,
Dreamin' about the team playing as one
And I believe it could be;
Some day it's going to come

'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a hype train.
Oh, hype train take the Orange.
Come take us home again.

Now, I've been smiling lately,
Thinkin' about the players to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Yes, hype train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Get your bags together.
Go bring your good friends too
Because it's gettin' nearer;
It soon will be be at SU.

Now, come and join Coach Boeheim.
He's not so far from you
The season's gettin' nearer;
Soon it will all be true.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.
Hype train.

Now, I've been cryin' lately,
Thinkin' about the team as it is.
Why must we go on hating?
Why can't we live in bliss?

'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a hype train.
Oh, hype train take the Orange
Come take us home again.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Yes, hype train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, come on, come on.
Yeah, come on, hype train.
Yes, it's the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.
hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah

Lawrinson, you're back with a song!! I was looking for you. Do you see the nice job Orangefan13 did with my avatar? I looked in vain for you and then he offered to help me. "Hype train." Very clever and upbeat.

Time to watch some hoops!

 

[bevosu]

Always look forward to Orange hoops. My expectations aren't high this year. Lower expectations helps to alleviate possible disappointed.

I'm hoping we can do the 3 pointer thing to other teams for a change.

 

[orangefan13]

My expectations are high every year, you never know what year it will be when we don't take the foot off the gas, or finally put it on midseason.

.

 

[cuseattle]

Now, I've been happy lately,
Thinkin' about the season to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.

Oh, I've been smilin' lately,
Dreamin' about the team playing as one
And I believe it could be;
Some day it's going to come

'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a hype train.
Oh, hype train take the Orange.
Come take us home again.

Now, I've been smiling lately,
Thinkin' about the players to come
And I believe it could be;
Something good has begun.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Yes, hype train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Get your bags together.
Go bring your good friends too
Because it's gettin' nearer;
It soon will be be at SU.

Now, come and join Coach Boeheim.
He's not so far from you
The season's gettin' nearer;
Soon it will all be true.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.
Hype train.

Now, I've been cryin' lately,
Thinkin' about the team as it is.
Why must we go on hating?
Why can't we live in bliss?

'Cause out on the edge of darkness,
There rides a hype train.
Oh, hype train take the Orange
Come take us home again.

Oh, hype train soundin' louder.
Glide on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.

Yes, hype train holy roller.
Everyone jump on the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, come on, come on.
Yeah, come on, hype train.
Yes, it's the hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah.
Come on, now hype train.
hype train.
Ooh, ah, ee, ah, ooh, ah

Cat-tastic!

 

[Eric15]

I agree. The Giants game put me over the edge this past weekend and football is all but dead for me right now

Marsh, not sure if you realize this but if the season ended today the Giants would be hosting a playoff game.

 

[SoBeCuse]

Always look forward to Orange hoops. My expectations aren't high this year. Lower expectations helps to alleviate possible disappointed.

I'm hoping we can do the 3 pointer thing to other teams for a change.

Exactly.

 

[orangehomer]

I'm glad basketball is here too. now I have a full month of two sports to complain about instead of just one.

 

[Marsh01]

Marsh, not sure if you realize this but if the season ended today the Giants would be hosting a playoff game.

Yea I know. Its still by far the most frustrating team anyone could ever follow.

 

[Briancuse]

I agree. The Giants game put me over the edge this past weekend and football is all but dead for me right now

My Cowboys have me in the same boat, and after having my heart ripped out by my Mets in the world series, I can't wait for some hoops right now.

 

[Dave85]

And the cheerleaders are fun to watch too!