Who do you really think wins @ MSG?

[BillSU]

Taking all games we’ve played, especially the last two, do you think we will come out hot and stay that way? Do you think the D will be there? Rebounding?

I don’t believe we can be cold and hot in this one do you?

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I don’t believe we can be cold and hot in this one do you?

JAB needs to break out the tape measure and make sure the hoops are ten feet tall. Then he needs to make sure our guys put their shorts on one leg at a time.

I made a comment that if we scored in the 80's vs FSU then we had a fighting chance. Turns out we didn't need that many points to win. But I will stick with the same comment vs Nova.

 

[OrangeinDC]

JAB needs to break out the tape measure and make sure the hoops are ten feet tall. Then he needs to make sure our guys put their shorts on one leg at a time.

I made a comment that if we scored in the 80's vs FSU then we had a fighting chance. Turns out we didn't need that many points to win. But I will stick with the same comment vs Nova.

Interested in seeing how that new zone change up looks against Nova and/or how they adjust. Can't be hot and cold for sure.

 

[Sherman20]

Nova has an elite offense. Their defense is just OK this year, at least so far. We have to play really well on offense to have a shot to win.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I think 1-3-1 has been brilliant, because it covers up the easiest way to beat the zone - the entry pass to the foul line.

Now, we force people to make corner jumpers. We just have to watch out for the lob, and back door cuts on the baseline.

 

[HoustonCuse]

I really don’t know anything about Nova this year. If they don’t play stifling on-ball pressure D that can totally disrupt Joe and deny Buddy the ball AND if we can rebound to at least even with them, we have a puncher’s chance probably. If we do win it’ll be a shootout like some of those early games against Duke seemed to be, where neither team could stop the other.

 

[CuseBBall]

They do play #2 Baylor on Sunday so maybe we catch them looking ahead a bit.

 

[orangefog]

I really don’t know anything about Nova this year. If they don’t play stifling on-ball pressure D that can totally disrupt Joe and deny Buddy the ball AND if we can rebound to at least even with them, we have a puncher’s chance probably. If we do win it’ll be a shootout like some of those early games against Duke seemed to be, where neither team could stop the other.

On paper, they have a lot of really good shooters. Our zone will have to be super active, because you know Jay Wright will have them ready to exploit gaps in the zone no matter what configuration we use.

 

[tptcuse]

Jesse needs to limit his fouls and stay in the game. That and Cole making shots are the keys to being competitive in my view.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Jesse needs to limit his fouls and stay in the game. That and Cole making shots are the keys to being competitive in my view.

You will be able to copy and paste that multiple times this season. Like every game.

 

[Geode]

According to Jay Wright's interview after the St. Joe's game over the weekend, the Villanova players are looking forward to this game. I expect 'Nova's A game will be brought. Hopefully, we do the same.

 

[bballbeadle]

As he faces his ex-teammates, I think Cole may be ice cold or red hot. I fear it will be the former. He wants to prove himself to them and to Jay.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

As he faces his ex-teammates, I think Cole may be ice cold or red hot. I fear it will be the former. He wants to prove himself to them and to Jay.

If his first shot goes in then put the bubbly on ice.

 

[jncuse]

I would watch Jay Wright closely. He might make a few decisions if the game is tight that will help out his future employer.

 

[tptcuse]

You will be able to copy and paste that multiple times this season. Like every game.

Lol. I’m not exactly known for my nuanced basketball knowledge.

 

[CousCuse]

The team is ready for this challenge. The line is dropping. Signs pointing towards an Orange W.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Lol. I’m not exactly known for my nuanced basketball knowledge.

But it's so true what you said. That and a few other factors. But we need both those guys to play their A games.

 

[RF2044]

Wright is a great coach. I fear that our flaws, which are readily obvious on tape, play right into Villanova's defensive strengths, and that Wright will be salivating to attack us with on-ball pressure.

Hope we perform better out of the gate than we did against FSU on Saturday. Need to bring our "A" game.

 

[JRDCuse]

Somebody (Rothstein?), said at some point this season all 4 of Syracuse's shooters will all be on fire during the same game and it will be incredible to watch. If feel like this needs to be that game for us to come out with a W. Would love to see Cole go nuts and drop 30.

 

[NKR1978]

I just don't see how we stop them from scoring.

 

[NineOneSeven]

I just don't see how we stop them from scoring.

We don't. We hope they miss some shots, make some bad passes, get some favorable calls inside. Then we need to make 14 treys.

 

[Ceerqqq]

The reason I foresee a path to victory is I anticipate:

Stand out games from Jesse and Cole. Every effort will be made to get Jesse touches, since he'll be the most obvious match up advantage to exploit. There's fairly good reason to expect that this may be the game when Cole catches fire w/his shooting. He may be able to simply shoot over the guy who switches onto him on screens.

The best team defensive performance of the season thus far. This team has learned that--because they lack the elite athleticism--they must be extremely active on defense against the best teams in order to give themselves a fighting chance. In addition to Boeheim's adjustments to his zone, a dedicated effort in the last game to rebound the ball was no mirage. Also, if memory serves, it appeared in the last game that Jesse was actually successful in blocking a couple of those corner threes that were attempted. He's got the length and mobility to take that away, at least occasionally.

The adrenaline/focus of being the Underdog vs a top tier team comes into play. It's something we see in the NCAAT all the time. There's good reason to expect it will be a factor tonight.

Jim Boeheim. As good as Jay Wright is, JB's analytical strengths appear to be in top form at this juncture. I'm expecting what we've seen from him the last couple of games will continue to put his team in a position to succeed tonight...

 

[CousCuse]

The reason I foresee a path to victory is I anticipate:

Stand out games from Jesse and Cole. Every effort will be made to get Jesse touches, since he'll be the most obvious match up advantage to exploit. There's fairly good reason to expect that this may be the game when Cole catches fire w/his shooting. He may be able to simply shoot over the guy who switches onto him on screens.

The best team defensive performance of the season thus far. This team has learned that--because they lack the elite athleticism--they must be extremely active on defense against the best teams in order to give themselves a fighting chance. In addition to Boeheim's adjustments to his zone, a dedicated effort in the last game to rebound the ball was no mirage. Also, if memory serves, it appeared in the last game that Jesse was actually successful in blocking a couple of those corner threes that were attempted. He's got the length and mobility to take that away, at least occasionally.

The adrenaline/focus of being the Underdog vs a top tier team comes into play. It's something we see in the NCAAT all the time. There's good reason to expect it will be a factor tonight.

Jim Boeheim. As good as Jay Wright is, JB's analytical strengths appear to be in top form at this juncture. I'm expecting what we've seen from him the last couple of games will continue to put his team in a position to succeed tonight...

In addition, Syracuse is coming off 2 huge wins and has a head of steam rolling, and have faced 6 games of Tourney level competition in a row..

 

[NineOneSeven]

The reason I foresee a path to victory is I anticipate:

Stand out games from Jesse and Cole. Every effort will be made to get Jesse touches, since he'll be the most obvious match up advantage to exploit. There's fairly good reason to expect that this may be the game when Cole catches fire w/his shooting. He may be able to simply shoot over the guy who switches onto him on screens.

The best team defensive performance of the season thus far. This team has learned that--because they lack the elite athleticism--they must be extremely active on defense against the best teams in order to give themselves a fighting chance. In addition to Boeheim's adjustments to his zone, a dedicated effort in the last game to rebound the ball was no mirage. Also, if memory serves, it appeared in the last game that Jesse was actually successful in blocking a couple of those corner threes that were attempted. He's got the length and mobility to take that away, at least occasionally.

The adrenaline/focus of being the Underdog vs a top tier team comes into play. It's something we see in the NCAAT all the time. There's good reason to expect it will be a factor tonight.

Jim Boeheim. As good as Jay Wright is, JB's analytical strengths appear to be in top form at this juncture. I'm expecting what we've seen from him the last couple of games will continue to put his team in a position to succeed tonight...

Agree with a good portion but can you add some more to that bolded?

 

[81South]

The amoeba defense will confuse Villanova and our boys will light up the garden scoreboard with a new team record for made 3s in a game. No way we lose this game…..playing for Cole baby!