Phlegm Alley Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Did you mean Harris or Jackson, because Paul measures in at about 6'3" and change (not the 6'5" that they list him at). He's a nice rebounder and all but when he's among the big trees in the Big East, he will get stuffed repeatedly just like last year. I did mean Harris. He plays a lot bigger than his size. He had a team high 14 rebounds and his rebounding numbers have increase every year at Syracuse. He averaged more than 8 boards a game last year and this year he's averaging almost 10 a game. Even though his size wouldn't indicate it, he is a beast underneath and the physical presence teamed up with Onuaku's could win a lot of ball games for the Orange this year. Jackson has done well when given the chance, he just isn't the scorer that Onuaku or Harris is. Yet.
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 "Cuse is in the house Oh My God Oh My God, Cuse is in the house Oh My God - Danger!" Great game last night. The Falls boys were huge. What a clutch "3" by Flynn to force OT. Harris is a beast on the boards and in the lane. It's early, but they've at least served notice that they're a force to be reckoned with in the Big East.
The Dean Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 "Cuse is in the house Oh My God Oh My God, Cuse is in the house Oh My God - Danger!" Great game last night. The Falls boys were huge. What a clutch "3" by Flynn to force OT. Harris is a beast on the boards and in the lane. It's early, but they've at least served notice that they're a force to be reckoned with in the Big East. The Falls boys were HUGE! You got that right, Chevy. I missed most of the first half, did they even mention Flynn and Harris came from the same HS? I have yet to hear that mentioned on ESPN (in-game, or highlights). It would make a good feature story. One thing you can see from watching Flynn and Harris is, these guys play defense....and they play HARD, all game. They played at a time when NFHS basketball was really peaking. But, those NFHS teams were known for defense, and intensity...not just offense. I'm so happy to see these guys maintain that grinding work ethic. They won't go far without it, but if they keep it up, they can really surprise.
ChevyVanMiller Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 The Falls boys were HUGE! You got that right, Chevy. I missed most of the first half, did they even mention Flynn and Harris came from the same HS? I have yet to hear that mentioned on ESPN (in-game, or highlights). It would make a good feature story. One thing you can see from watching Flynn and Harris is, these guys play defense....and they play HARD, all game. They played at a time when NFHS basketball was really peaking. But, those NFHS teams were known for defense, and intensity...not just offense. I'm so happy to see these guys maintain that grinding work ethic. They won't go far without it, but if they keep it up, they can really surprise. Yeah, they mentioned it at some point in the first half - after one of Flynn's steal then slams. Hey, are you coming home for the Niagara Homecoming next June? Don't make me come get you
The Dean Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 Yeah, they mentioned it at some point in the first half - after one of Flynn's steal then slams. Hey, are you coming home for the Niagara Homecoming next June? Don't make me come get you June? That might actually be a possibility, although I typically come in July. As the date gets closer, remind me.
Phlegm Alley Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Another win for Cuse coming back from 13 down for the second straight game. Jackson spelled Onuaku off the bench late in the second half to provide a spark for the team. Good to see the big man contributing and getting some minutes and making the most of them. We know better to get too excited about WNY teams getting off to a hot start. Time to temper the enthusiasm and wait til they start playing other teams in the Big East before anything. Also, Georgetown looked very beatable against TEN today. I see them faltering a little bit as well.
Steely Dan Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 Another win for Cuse coming back from 13 down for the second straight game. Jackson spelled Onuaku off the bench late in the second half to provide a spark for the team. Good to see the big man contributing and getting some minutes and making the most of them. We know better to get too excited about WNY teams getting off to a hot start. Time to temper the enthusiasm and wait til they start playing other teams in the Big East before anything. Also, Georgetown looked very beatable against TEN today. I see them faltering a little bit as well. I'm pretty sure Jackson is spelled J-A-C-K-S-O-N
Phlegm Alley Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 I'm pretty sure Jackson is spelled J-A-C-K-S-O-N Did I thank ya yet today? If not, thankya!
bills44 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Posted November 29, 2008 Another win for Cuse coming back from 13 down for the second straight game. Jackson spelled Onuaku off the bench late in the second half to provide a spark for the team. Good to see the big man contributing and getting some minutes and making the most of them. We know better to get too excited about WNY teams getting off to a hot start. Time to temper the enthusiasm and wait til they start playing other teams in the Big East before anything. Also, Georgetown looked very beatable against TEN today. I see them faltering a little bit as well. Nice comeback, but UVa is not a good team. Team didn't seem focused at all. Too many missed FTs (especially Rautins) down the stretch. Also, I love PH, but he needs to avoid being blocked by the rim on dunk attempts. Tennessee was favored over GTown, and UT hit 60% + from 3-pt land. Not a bad loss at all, IMO.
The Poojer Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 3rd game in 5 days against "quality" opponents, not to mention the day after thanksgiving...i can give them a pass on not being too focused, the scoreboard is what matters most.... and was anyone outside of syracuse able to see the game? DTV had it listed on ch 720, but none of the sportsbars here in Richmond could get it....and being it was UVA, I cannot believe this game was not televised 45 minutes outside of charlottesville.....i had to keep running out to my car to listen to it on sirius.... Nice comeback, but UVa is not a good team. Team didn't seem focused at all. Too many missed FTs (especially Rautins) down the stretch. Also, I love PH, but he needs to avoid being blocked by the rim on dunk attempts. Tennessee was favored over GTown, and UT hit 60% + from 3-pt land. Not a bad loss at all, IMO.
Beerball Posted November 29, 2008 Posted November 29, 2008 3rd game in 5 days against "quality" opponents, not to mention the day after thanksgiving...i can give them a pass on not being too focused, the scoreboard is what matters most.... and was anyone outside of syracuse able to see the game? DTV had it listed on ch 720, but none of the sportsbars here in Richmond could get it....and being it was UVA, I cannot believe this game was not televised 45 minutes outside of charlottesville.....i had to keep running out to my car to listen to it on sirius.... POOJ--I couldn't find the game on regular DTV channels. 720 is part of the ESPN pay package.
BuffOrange Posted November 30, 2008 Posted November 30, 2008 Nice comeback, but UVa is not a good team. Team didn't seem focused at all. Too many missed FTs (especially Rautins) down the stretch. Also, I love PH, but he needs to avoid being blocked by the rim on dunk attempts. Tennessee was favored over GTown, and UT hit 60% + from 3-pt land. Not a bad loss at all, IMO. Yah Tennessee hit a ridiculous # of luckbox bankshots. UVA at home is definitely not an impressive win (they don't have anybody who can make a shot), but at this point in the season it's more about the result and less about style points...huge relief to avoid the typical Syracuse letdown loss. I thought Jackson missed more gimmes than Harris. Not really worried about good FT shooters struggling from the line. I am worried about the ongoing deplorable defensive rebounding. Every time Onaku has to rotate and challenge a shot, there's nobody to rebound on the weak side....we're going to get mauled by Uconn/Pitt if that doesn't get fixed.
BuffOrange Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Not that it matters, but a little surprised to only move up to #20 in the polls. Nice to see them pound a cupcake tonight as they should have....was mildly concerned they'd be fatigued and win by 4 or something.
The Poojer Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 mookie finally got some court time, appears he played well Not that it matters, but a little surprised to only move up to #20 in the polls. Nice to see them pound a cupcake tonight as they should have....was mildly concerned they'd be fatigued and win by 4 or something.
inkman Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Not that it matters, but a little surprised to only move up to #20 in the polls. Meh...Cuse is #3 in the RPI. I'd rather have that.
bills44 Posted December 2, 2008 Author Posted December 2, 2008 Nice little breather for the team last night.
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Cornell versus Syracuse tomorrow! I'm going to the game with about 5 other guys. Go Big Red! We're gonna beat the hell outta you, rough em up, f*ck em up, go CU!
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 2, 2008 Posted December 2, 2008 Not that it matters, but a little surprised to only move up to #20 in the polls. Nice to see them pound a cupcake tonight as they should have....was mildly concerned they'd be fatigued and win by 4 or something. I think we're at 16 in the AP.
bills44 Posted December 4, 2008 Author Posted December 4, 2008 Syracuse looks like they're going to beat Cornell, despite the efforts of Ryan Wittman, Eric Devendorf and Andy Rautins.
The Dean Posted December 4, 2008 Posted December 4, 2008 Syracuse looks like they're going to beat Cornell, despite the efforts of Ryan Wittman, Eric Devendorf and Andy Rautins. Done! 88-78, led, once again, by the boys from Niagara Falls High School. Go Wolverines!
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