Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 28, 2019 Posted December 28, 2019 26 minutes ago, Bermuda Triangle said: I don't know when you were last on The Hill, but I was there for the Clemson game in September, having last been to the campus area for a hoops game in January, and I couldn't believe how different the Marshall/Crouse area looked. There's a large apartment building where Hungry Chuck's/Charlie's and Funk 'N Waffles used to be. This may be blasphemy, but I cannot stand the food at Varsity - far too greasy for me. Faegan's, on the other hand, is a great place to grab a bite and a drink or two before or after a game. As for the team itself...yikes. I do like watching Girard play, but frankly expected more from Guerrier and Goodine. Little disappointed that it doesn't seem that Dolezaj, Buddy and Sidibe have shown any marked improvement from last season. Far too often this season, it's been Hughes against the world. I was also there for the Clemson game. Nearly died of dehydration and heat exhaustion by half time. The hill definitely isn’t what it used to be. Chucks was always our go-to pregame spot, and then usually would grab a slice at Varsity after the game. Varsity has decent food, but not great (IMO). It’s more about the experience. We always go to Faegan’s nowadays. Solid food, a very good beer selection, and a great game day atmosphere. 2 Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 28, 2019 Posted December 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I’ll be at the game tonight with my son for his 10th birthday if anyone is going to be around. We’ll be in section 107. At Faegan’s before the game for dinner. Hit me up! Go Cuse ? have a great time! This could be the lone game this year where Syracuse dominates on the inside— Niagara supposedly has the shortest team in college b-ball! 1 Quote
bbb Posted December 28, 2019 Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Varsity has decent food, but not great (IMO). It’s more about the experience. I need to clarify on Varsity and blasphemy. It wouldn't be my first choice for pizza or anything.............But, as a student, and needing a quick lunch, it was the best. 2 good to very good sausage slices immediately handed out. Quote
The Poojer Posted December 28, 2019 Posted December 28, 2019 2 hours ago, bbb said: Definitely blasphemy! Not sure about blasphemy, varsity is good and I might be aging myself but always preferred Acropolis over varsity. Quote
bbb Posted December 28, 2019 Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, The Poojer said: Not sure about blasphemy, varsity is good and I might be aging myself but always preferred Acropolis over varsity. That's why I had to clarify in the post above yours. Edited December 28, 2019 by bbb 1 Quote
Bermuda Triangle Posted December 28, 2019 Posted December 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, bbb said: I need to clarify on Varsity and blasphemy. It wouldn't be my first choice for pizza or anything.............But, as a student, and needing a quick lunch, it was the best. 2 good to very good sausage slices immediately handed out. I should've clarified - when I was in school, I did like, and regularly ate, Varsity. However, as I've gotten older, my stomach has become less tolerant. 1 Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 Good first half for Syracuse. I don’t know if maybe they had a NyQuil chugging contest at halftime, but they looked horrible in the 2nd half. Defense slowed down, no intensity on the boards, and the shots stopped falling. To be fair, Boeheim looked to be doing a bit of tinkering with the lineup. One interesting combo was JG3-Hughes-Braswell-Dolezaj-Sidibe. Braswell came in and hit a couple big threes, but his PT was cut short as he quickly got the Boeheim hook for some reason. I really think these are the games where JB needs to be getting Braswell minutes. Clearly Bras has found himself in the dog house. Sidibe might as well not have hands at all because he can’t catch any passes in the low post. Niagara fans with a really nice turn out. I was really surprised at how full the Dome was. We got to the hill at 5:15 and Faegan’s was already completely packed. It really is the only place to go in that area for pregame food/drinks. What a shame. I really miss Chucks. We ended up going to Varsity and waiting in line for 45 minutes for some “meh” pizza. We had some great seats and my boy had a great time on his birthday though. Things are going to get really interesting here as ACC play begins. Go ? 1 1 Quote
Bermuda Triangle Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) Braswell has been suffering from shin splints and may take a medical redshirt. https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2019/12/robert-braswells-painful-shins-could-shut-him-down-for-the-syracuse-basketball-season.html Edited December 29, 2019 by Bermuda Triangle Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bermuda Triangle said: Braswell has been suffering from shin splints and may take a medical redshirt. https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2019/12/robert-braswells-painful-shins-could-shut-him-down-for-the-syracuse-basketball-season.html ??? Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 15 minutes ago, Bermuda Triangle said: Braswell has been suffering from shin splints and may take a medical redshirt. https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2019/12/robert-braswells-painful-shins-could-shut-him-down-for-the-syracuse-basketball-season.html too bad. The one sure way to get rid of shin splints is to basically rest for like 6-8 weeks. Don’t want those to progress into stress fractures. I had a similar issue a few years ago, and rest was key. Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 8 hours ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: too bad. The one sure way to get rid of shin splints is to basically rest for like 6-8 weeks. Don’t want those to progress into stress fractures. I had a similar issue a few years ago, and rest was key. I had no idea that shin splints were such a serious injury. I used to get them every lacrosse preseason when we had to practice for the first few weeks in the gym/parking lot, but then they would just go away after a few days of rest. I’ve never heard of a basketball player being shelved for shin splints ??♂️ Quote
Just Jack Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) I know this is primarily the men’s team, but the women had a great game tonight against FSU. The finish in OT should make ESPNs plays of the day. https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2020/01/syracuse-womens-basketball-tops-no-8-florida-state-in-ot.html Edited January 3, 2020 by Just Jack Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 13 hours ago, Just Jack said: I know this is primarily the men’s team, but the women had a great game tonight against FSU. The finish in OT should make ESPNs plays of the day. https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2020/01/syracuse-womens-basketball-tops-no-8-florida-state-in-ot.html Hillsman couldn’t have drawn it up any better than that. Unbelievable. He really is doing amazing things with that program. Quote
Steptide Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 I was supposed to go to the cuse game tomorrow vs notre dame. I declined as the bills are playing at the same time and cuse looks awful this year Quote
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 4, 2020 Posted January 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Steptide said: I was supposed to go to the cuse game tomorrow vs notre dame. I declined as the bills are playing at the same time and cuse looks awful this year Probably a good choice, my friend. Very few things could drag me away from my living room tomorrow ? Quote
Steptide Posted January 4, 2020 Posted January 4, 2020 42 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Probably a good choice, my friend. Very few things could drag me away from my living room tomorrow ? Yep I agree. Got the tickets and everything. I was really hoping the bills would play Sunday, but oh well. Not missing the bills in the playoffs for only the 2nd time in 20 years Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 4, 2020 Posted January 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Steptide said: Yep I agree. Got the tickets and everything. I was really hoping the bills would play Sunday, but oh well. Not missing the bills in the playoffs for only the 2nd time in 20 years I love Syracuse basketball. But to miss a Bills playoff game for even watching a great Syracuse team play (let alone the garbage they have out there this year) is tough to do. You definitely won’t regret it. Quote
row_33 Posted January 5, 2020 Posted January 5, 2020 Sorta off topic but Tarheels have no field goals and are down 19-4 after ten at home to Georgia Tech. The announcer stopped smooching UNC’s behind when it was 19-2.... Quote
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 5, 2020 Posted January 5, 2020 Looks like Syracuse lost a heartbreaker just like the Bills. What a day. Quote
row_33 Posted January 5, 2020 Posted January 5, 2020 9 hours ago, Bandito said: Don’t worry they’ll come back to win just like Houston did to us lol Survey sez.......... xxxxxxxx Quote
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