Big East Fan Thread

[d_white089]

Let's Go.....Mountaineers!!

If Joe would miraculously come back, top 5 in football AND basketball...

[Posterize246]

scottie reynolds for 3.....KNOCKS IT DOWN!

[randomhero423]

let's go stjohn's

[d_white089]

Since we all know WVU is the heavy favorite in football once again, who is everyone's top five Big East basketball schools?

[Posterize246]

Since we all know WVU is the heavy favorite in football once again, who is everyone's top five Big East basketball schools?
1.nova
2.marquette
3.uconn
4.pitt
5.georgetown

[Skywalker]

you heard of Louisville?

Im a big Marquette fan but my rankings are:

1. Louisville
2. UConn
3. Marquette (:P)
4. Pitt
5. Georgetown

for next year

Not sure whos leaving and going to Georgetown and Pitt so I couldnt be sure but Pitt will likely be better than Marquette too.

[d_white089]

If Alexander comes back I have WVU #1. If not, it's easily between UCONN and Pitt.

[UConnCeltics]

UConn, Pitt and L'Ville will all make it to the elite 8.

[randomhero423]

ebanks will be huge at WVU.

top 5:
Louisville (love semardo too)
Uconn
Pitt
WVU
ND

[Posterize246]

you heard of Louisville?

Im a big Marquette fan but my rankings are:

1. Louisville
2. UConn
3. Marquette (:P)
4. Pitt
5. Georgetown

for next year

Not sure whos leaving and going to Georgetown and Pitt so I couldnt be sure but Pitt will likely be better than Marquette too.
i put my fav. top 5, not my rankings.my rankings would be...

1.uconn
2.pitt
3.marquette
4.louisville
5.nova

[d_white089]

Top 3 Coaches in the Big East

1. Huggins
2. Calhoun
3. Pitino

[JellyBean]

1. UConn
2. Villanova
3. G-Town
4. The Cuse
5. Louisville

Top Big East coaches

1. Jim Calhoun
2. Jimmy B (the Cuse)
3. Rick Pitino
4. Bobby Huggy Bear Huggins
5. Jim Wright

[Posterize246]

1. UConn
2. Villanova
3. G-Town
4. The Cuse
5. Louisville

Top Big East coaches

1. Jim Calhoun
2. Jimmy B (the Cuse)
3. Rick Pitino
4. Bobby Huggy Bear Huggins
5. Jim Wright
Jay Wright

[JellyBean]

Jay Wright

Thank you.

[Posterize246]

Thank you.
:cheers:

[wang4three]

Since we all know WVU is the heavy favorite in football once again, who is everyone's top five Big East basketball schools?
1. Nova
2. Rutgers
3. Seton Hall
4. Georgetown
5. UConn

[Posterize246]

1. Nova
2. Rutgers
3. Seton Hall
4. Georgetown
5. UConn
mike rosario!:bowdown:

[d_white089]

If Alexander were to come back where would everyone have WVU?

[Posterize246]

If Alexander were to come back where would everyone have WVU?
2nd behind Uconn

[d_white089]

Just when you think he's 4 sure leaving he says somethin like "There is a great opportunity if I stay at WVU. I think we have a real shot at winning it all."

[Posterize246]

Just when you think he's 4 sure leaving he says somethin like "There is a great opportunity if I stay at WVU. I think we have a real shot at winning it all."
Yeah, I'm still sure he's leaving. His stock has really risen. He can't pass up being a lottery pick. Even the Knicks have brought him in for a workout at #6! Can't pass that up

[d_white089]

Yeah I know. He's as good as gone. Here's hoping Ebanks is the next Kevin Durant.:banana:

[Posterize246]

Yeah I know. He's as good as gone. Here's hoping Ebanks is the next Kevin Durant.:banana:
I love Ebanks. I was really hoping he would end up at Rutgers and team up with Rosario. They would have been an awesome freshman tandem. But you guys are lucky to get him.

[d_white089]

I love Ebanks. I was really hoping he would end up at Rutgers and team up with Rosario. They would have been an awesome freshman tandem. But you guys are lucky to get him.

Yeah, Rutgers had a legit shot at him. Coulda been huge for their program.

[d_white089]

Who you guys have challenging WVU for the Big East BCS birth?

[JellyBean]

Who you guys have challenging WVU for the Big East BCS birth?

I am going with UConn, Rutgers, Louisville, and maybe Pitt, but that is a huge "maybe".

[d_white089]

I am going with UConn, Rutgers, Louisville, and maybe Pitt, but that is a huge "maybe".


66-21

That's all I'm sayin.

[JellyBean]

66-21

That's all I'm sayin.


U would bring up that game...:oldlol: Hey, we are better...I hope...:oldlol:

[d_white089]

Haha naw UCONN was pretty good, better than expected. Just can't handle that speed.

[Posterize246]

Big East underdog=Providence

3 seniors and 2 juniors will be on the team who all averaged double figures last year. Plus the coach of the year is now running the show (Keno Davis). Could pull some upsets. Swept UConn last year with a 12 pt win on the road and 11 pt win at home. Also a 2 point win over ncaa team Temple and 16 pt win over ncaa team Arkansas. Keep on the lookout.

[d_white089]

Big East underdog=Providence

3 seniors and 2 juniors will be on the team who all averaged double figures last year. Plus the coach of the year is now running the show (Keno Davis). Could pull some upsets. Swept UConn last year with a 12 pt win on the road and 11 pt win at home. Also a 2 point win over ncaa team Temple and 16 pt win over ncaa team Arkansas. Keep on the lookout.

Eh maybe true, they showed some signs this year. Could be some bumps in year one though with a new coach.

[Posterize246]

Eh maybe true, they showed some signs this year. Could be some bumps in year one though with a new coach.
Bumps in the road are a big improvement over last year.

[d_white089]

Bumps in the road are a big improvement over last year.

yeah..15-16 last year i think

[Posterize246]

even teams like depaul and seton hall won't be pushovers this year.i really want to see the corey chandler/mike rosario backcourt at rutgers.

mike rosario-- #55 player on rivals.com,mcdonalds all american

corey chandler-- #65 player on rivals.com class of 2007, 11.5ppg as a freshman last year

[d_white089]

even teams like depaul and seton hall won't be pushovers this year.i really want to see the corey chandler/mike rosario backcourt at rutgers.

mike rosario-- #55 player on rivals.com,mcdonalds all american

corey chandler-- #65 player on rivals.com class of 2007, 11.5ppg as a freshman last year


Rosario can definitely score. Who's gonna be the biggest impact freshman in the Big East?

I got Devin Ebanks, obviously. But the kid can PLAY. Should replace Joe nicely.

And personally I like scout.com a lot better than rivals. They have him at #9 in SG's, not sure about overall.

[Posterize246]

Rosario can definitely score. Who's gonna be the biggest impact freshman in the Big East?

I got Devin Ebanks, obviously. But the kid can PLAY. Should replace Joe nicely.

And personally I like scout.com a lot better than rivals. They have him at #9 in SG's, not sure about overall.
I'm not much on scout.com because sometimes i see stuff like under strengths-great shooting form and distance on shot and under weaknesses- needs to improve long range shooting for the same person.

But some big impact freshman in the east could be...
Ebanks
Kemba Walker
Greg Monroe
Samardo Samuels
Ater Majok
Mookie Jones
Mike Rosario
Yancy Gates


I think I'm going Yancy Gates as far as putting up big numbers, but Samardo Samuels as far as the biggest impact to his team. (like picking kevin durant for ROY, but al horford if you believe in "making the team better")

[UConnCeltics]

Walker will have a huge impact if Price can't go to start the season.

[d_white089]

Yeah I've saw that a couple times. But I think scout has more underhyped player profiles. Atleast for guys around here. And their rankings are more accurate IMO.

[Posterize246]

Yeah I've saw that a couple times. But I think scout has more underhyped player profiles. Atleast for guys around here. And their rankings are more accurate IMO.
Yeah i was following a player named Justin Watts on scout.com because rivals didn't have much on him. He was being recruited by temple and had been offered a scholarship but he accepted one from UNC. Funny thing is he's from durham,nc.

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=68229&sport=2

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=2829188

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PK_bVKN3XA4 looks pretty good

[d_white089]

Yeah i was following a player named Justin Watts on scout.com because rivals didn't have much on him. He was being recruited by temple and had been offered a scholarship but he accepted one from UNC. Funny thing is he's from durham,nc.

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=68229&sport=2

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=2829188

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PK_bVKN3XA4 looks pretty good


Yeah not bad. To be honest I don't think I had ever heard of him.

[Posterize246]

Yeah not bad. To be honest I don't think I had ever heard of him.
I expect him to be one of those 4 year contributors. Maybe taking a similar path as Joe Crawford from Kentucky.

[d_white089]

Anyone else think Pitt is gonna be a Top 25 team in football this year? They'll have to eventually with those recruiting classes they have been getting.

[Posterize246]

Anyone else think Pitt is gonna be a Top 25 team in football this year? They'll have to eventually with those recruiting classes they have been getting.
I don't watch college football as much, but just wondering what if cincinatti could be a team to challenge WVU.

[Low End Theory]

I have no idea why Donte Green left early. He could have been top 10 in a year or two if he had stayed and improved his game. Not only that, Syracuse would have been an outstanding team next year with him on the roster.

[Low End Theory]

Anyone else think Pitt is gonna be a Top 25 team in football this year? They'll have to eventually with those recruiting classes they have been getting.

Yes, they will be top 25. They are a fringe top 25 team in most preseason polls and they do not have a very diffcult schedule. LeSean McCoy is one of the best backs in the nation and I think Pat Bostick will have a berakout year at QB.

[d_white089]

Best running back in the Big East. McCoy or Devine?


McCoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V1InPPhTxg

Devine - Nominated for ESPN's "NEXT"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkvhIDsCJck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDn_IIwUUhI

I think Devine, when he leaves, will be remembered as easily the best running back in WVU history. That is saying a lot.

[Low End Theory]

Devine is a pretty small back that relies on his speed. He is able to excel at WVU for the same reasons Steve Slaton did. McCoy is bigger and can take enough punishment to be the feature back at the next level.

McCoy broke Tony Dorsett's freshman record for points and rushing touchdowns in a season. Tony Dorsett is quoted saying, "He reminded me of me." I'll take McCoy over Devine every time.

[d_white089]

Devine is a pretty small back that relies on his speed. He is able to excel at WVU for the same reasons Steve Slaton did. McCoy is bigger and can take enough punishment to be the feature back at the next level.

McCoy broke Tony Dorsett's freshman record for points and rushing touchdowns in a season. Tony Dorsett is quoted saying, "He reminded me of me." I'll take McCoy over Devine every time.


Well Michael Irvin is quoted saying "He reminds me of Barry Sanders"

Sanders > Dorsett

Devine > McCoy

Not true, he doesn't just rely on speed:oldlol::roll: He has the best balance in CFB.

[Low End Theory]

Well Michael Irvin is quoted saying "He reminds me of Barry Sanders"

Sanders > Dorsett

Devine > McCoy

Not true, he doesn't just rely on speed:oldlol::roll: He has the best balance in CFB.

He is a speed back. His style is to make a cutback and accelerate into the secondary. He is not even close to Barry and that quote is just another example of why Michael Irvin is not known for his brilliant insight. Devine can not handle a full load in a pro-style offense.

[d_white089]

He is a speed back. His style is to make a cutback and accelerate into the secondary. He is not even close to Barry and that quote is just another example of why Michael Irvin is not known for his brilliant insight. Devine can not handle a full load in a pro-style offense.


I didn't say that? Yeah McCoy may be the better NFL back. I'm talkin this year man.

[JellyBean]

Haha naw UCONN was pretty good, better than expected. Just can't handle that speed.


Yeah, that speed of the moutaineers killed us. hopefully this season we can get better.

[d_white089]

Yeah, that speed of the moutaineers killed us. hopefully this season we can get better.

Yeah hopefully. I root for all the Big East teams, unless they are playing the Mountaineers:D

[JellyBean]

Yeah hopefully. I root for all the Big East teams, unless they are playing the Mountaineers:D


:oldlol: It should be fun watching you guys run off to a great season.

[d_white089]

At least there's no doubt the Big East deserves a BCS bid now :D

I personally think they were leaps and bounds better than the ACC.

[d_white089]

Football season is getting closer everyday


BRING THAT TITLE HOME LIKE IT SHOULDA BEEN LAST YEAR MOUNTIES!!!

[UConnCeltics]

Football season is getting closer everyday


BRING THAT TITLE HOME LIKE IT SHOULDA BEEN LAST YEAR MOUNTIES!!!
How come last year UConn and WVU shared the Big East title? I know they don't have the little championship game for it, but WVU beat UConn in the season... why did they have to share?

[d_white089]

How come last year UConn and WVU shared the Big East title? I know they don't have the little championship game for it, but WVU beat UConn in the season... why did they have to share?


I consider who goes to the BCS bowl as the Big East champ.

[UConnCeltics]

I consider who goes to the BCS bowl as the Big East champ.
Too bad you guys won't go there this year... UConn will go undefeated.:lol
Too bad L'Ville will barely be a challenge now. I think the top teams are WVU, USF, UConn and Pitt. Pitt had an outstanding recruiting class, so they'll be back near the top soon. Louisville, Rutgers, Syracuse will suck this year. Cincinatti could easily be a 8 win team but I'm not sure...

[d_white089]

Pitt has had great recruiting classes the past 4 years or so. They better step up this year. I wouldn't be suprised at all if they are the 2nd best team in the conference. However, my top two are 1.) WVU and 2.) USF..they are top 10 or 15 IMO.

[Posterize246]

Pitt has had great recruiting classes the past 4 years or so. They better step up this year. I wouldn't be suprised at all if they are the 2nd best team in the conference. However, my top two are 1.) WVU and 2.) USF..they are top 10 or 15 IMO.
My boy is gonna be playing there this year. He's doing both football and basketball (a la donovan mcnabb at 'cuse).
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=2&cid=740024&nid=2640597&fhn=1&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fscouthoops.scout.com%2fa .z%3fs%3d75%26p%3d9%26c%3d2%26cid%3d740024%26nid%3 d2640597%26fhn%3d1

big boy

[d_white089]

I'm not sure I approve of players playing two sports. Bill Stewart is a big supporter of it. Jarret Brown, the backup QB, joined the basketball. Pat McAfee, the kicker, joined the soccer team. He told Pat White (A 5th round baseball draft pick) he was free to join the baseball team, but Pat said he wanted to focus on football. Much greater chance of injury, and your focus won't be on one sport which is important.

[Posterize246]

if anyone in here wants to get in on an nba draft game i'm having 1 in the nba draft forum. check out the thread for rules

[d_white089]

Devin Ebanks for National Freshman of the Year!!!!

[d_white089]

http://www.cemphotos.com/tx/tx-hawley/BUMP_Orelia.jpg

[Posterize246]

2008-2009 Big East Standings (in order)

Pitt
UConn
Louisville
Notre Dame
Marquette
West Virginia
Villanova
Georgetown
Syracuse
Cincinatti
Providence
Rutgers
DePaul
South Florida
Seton Hall
St. John's

Big East Player of the Year: Sam Young, Pitt

Big East Coach of the Year: Jamie Dixon, Pitt

Big East Freshman of the Year: Devin Ebanks, WVU

Big East Defensive Player of the Year: Hasheem Thabeet, UConn

Big East Most Improved Player: Earl Clark, L'Ville

Big East Sixth Man (new last year): Dwayne Anderson, Nova

1st Team (11 players last year, so I'll name 11 this year):
Scottie Reynolds
Jerel McNeal
Sam Young
Luke Harongody
Jeff Adrien
Kyle McAlarney
Levance Fields
Paul Harris
Jonny Flynn
Dominic James
Dominique Jones

2nd Team (10 players last year, so I'll name 10 this year)
Dajuan Summers
Eric Devendorf
Hasheem Thabeet
AJ Price
Terrence Williams
Devin Ebanks
Lazar Hayward
Anthony Farmer
Anthony Mason Jr.
Geoff McDermott

Honorable Mention (5 players last year)
Arinze Onuaku
Dar Tucker
Austin Freeman
Dante Cunningham
Corey Chandler

Big East Rookie Team (11 last year)
Yancy Gates
Devin Ebanks
Mike Rosario
Kemba Walker
Samardo Samuels
Greg Monroe
Cashmere Wright
Terrence Jennings
Ater Majok
Chris Braswell
Mookie Jones

[d_white089]

good picks


Either Jones or Davis for WVU will be on the All-Rookie team, whoever earns the minutes.

[Posterize246]

good picks


Either Jones or Davis for WVU will be on the All-Rookie team, whoever earns the minutes.
I'd probably go with Davis because he has the size advantage. Won't the 6'7" Jones get his mins ate up by Ebanks? On my list I'd say they'd have to replace Mookie Jones or Chris Braswell. I think everyone else is a lock.

[d_white089]

I'd probably go with Davis because he has the size advantage. Won't the 6'7" Jones get his mins ate up by Ebanks? On my list I'd say they'd have to replace Mookie Jones or Chris Braswell. I think everyone else is a lock.


Scout has Jones at 6'8. And from what I've heard, his game and Ebanks game are not similar. And Huggy doesn't mind to play a 6'8 guy at center. With that said, I'd go with Davis too though.

[Posterize246]

Scout has Jones at 6'8. And from what I've heard, his game and Ebanks game are not similar. And Huggy doesn't mind to play a 6'8 guy at center. With that said, I'd go with Davis too though.
Whats some of your award picks?

[d_white089]

5 Players with the Best Seasons in the Big East
Harangody
Ebanks
Reynolds
Harris
Fields

Big East Player of the Year: Paul Harris, Syracuse

Big East Coach of the Year: Bob Huggins, WVU

Big East Freshman of the Year: Devin Ebanks, WVU

Big East Defensive Player of the Year: Hasheem Thabeet, UConn

Big East Most Improved Player: Joe Mazzulla, WVU

Big East Reg. Season Champ: Pitt

Big East Conf. Champ: Pitt

Teams in the tourney: Pitt, UCONN, ND, WVU, Syracuse, L'Ville, Villanova, Marquette

NCAA Tourney Seeds - Pitt 1, UCONN 2, ND 2, WVU 3, L'Ville 3, Syracuse 5, Marquette 5, Nova 7

National Champion: Pitt

[d_white089]

I look for Harris to be a star this year

[Posterize246]

I look for Harris to be a star this year
He's gotta really stand out. Especially with Devendorf back, Flynn, and Onuaku. I love Paul Harris though.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=epjfgoQiz1A

[d_white089]

You can realistically see all of my individual WVU picks though right? I don't think it comes off as being a homer...atleast i hope not. :oldlol:

[Posterize246]

You can realistically see all of my individual WVU picks though right? I don't think it comes off as being a homer...atleast i hope not. :oldlol:
Huggins can get coach of the year. Ebanks is really going to have to stand out to get Freshman even though I picked him also. Donte Greene was a one and done 1st round pick and it was his teammate Jonny Flynn and DeJuan Blair who shared the award last year. He'll have to do more than score. Don't really know enough about Joe Mazulla.

[d_white089]

Huggins can get coach of the year. Ebanks is really going to have to stand out to get Freshman even though I picked him also. Donte Greene was a one and done 1st round pick and it was his teammate Jonny Flynn and DeJuan Blair who shared the award last year. He'll have to do more than score. Don't really know enough about Joe Mazulla.


You will this year. Great slasher, really good defender, plays better under pressure (see Duke game). Dominated high school baketball in Rhode Island, and has been a really good backup to Nichols. It's his time to shine, and I really think he'll be better than both Nichols and Collins.

[Posterize246]

I'm really interested in seeing Yancy Gates. Kind of looks like he'll fit right into that Jason Maxiell/Kenyon Martin Cincinatti type.

[d_white089]

Mike Brey Agrees to 2 Year Extension

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZEMWOXgoK9-lANK_3lrDHPRE50gD91P92500

[QUOTE]SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)

[Posterize246]

Anyone have an update on the Stanley Robinson situation?

[d_white089]

Anyone have an update on the Stanley Robinson situation?


This is the most recent thing I could find. I guess that dunk Joe put on him is really taking a toll. lol

http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2008/06/28/uconn_says_forward_stanley_robinson_leaving_storrs/

[QUOTE]STORRS, Conn.

[Posterize246]

This is the most recent thing I could find. I guess that dunk Joe put on him is really taking a toll. lol

http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2008/06/28/uconn_says_forward_stanley_robinson_leaving_storrs/
hopefully ater majok can step in

[d_white089]

hopefully ater majok can step in


I was really hopin he'd choose the gold n blue. Will he get significant minutes this year?

[Posterize246]

I was really hopin he'd choose the gold n blue. Will he get significant minutes this year?
I would think so. They really lacked big guys besides the ones in their starting lineup.

[d_white089]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRwtem6r94s

[DinoRadja40]

Big East Player of the Year: Terrebce Williams, LOU

Big East Coach of the Year: Rick Pitino, LOU

Big East Freshman of the Year: Samardo Samuels, LOU

Big East Defensive Player of the Year: TWILL, 502

Big East Most Improved Player: Derrick Carachter, LOU

Big East Sixth Man (new last year): Edgar Sosa, lou

[d_white089]

Big East Player of the Year: Terrebce Williams, LOU

Big East Coach of the Year: Rick Pitino, LOU

Big East Freshman of the Year: Samardo Samuels, LOU

Big East Defensive Player of the Year: TWILL, 502

Big East Most Improved Player: Derrick Carachter, LOU

Big East Sixth Man (new last year): Edgar Sosa, lou


So I'm guessing you're either a WVU or Kentucky fan?

[Posterize246]

Big East Player of the Year: Terrebce Williams, LOU

Big East Coach of the Year: Rick Pitino, LOU

Big East Freshman of the Year: Samardo Samuels, LOU

Big East Defensive Player of the Year: TWILL, 502

Big East Most Improved Player: Derrick Carachter, LOU

Big East Sixth Man (new last year): Edgar Sosa, lou
If caracter stays at louisville, he's probably redshirting

[Posterize246]

Pitt lands #23 recruit Dante Taylor

[d_white089]

Football News - Ranking the Big East Quarterbacks


http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigeast/0-0-19/Ranking-the-Big-East-quarterbacks.html


1. Pat White, West Virginia: The senior had 3,059 total yards of offense in 2007, but new coach Bill Stewart doesn't want his quarterback running the football 197 times this year. White will throw the football more often in 2008. Can he do it effectively?

2. Hunter Cantwell, Louisville: Cardinals coach Steve Kragthorpe and his predecessor, current Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, are convinced Cantwell has an NFL-type body and arm. The senior started only four games in place of injured Brian Brohm the last three seasons, but he was effective when given an opportunity. Cantwell won't have top wideouts Mario Urrutia, Harry Douglas and Gary Barnidge.

3. Matt Grothe, South Florida: The junior improved in each of the last two seasons, leading the Bulls wiwth 872 rushing yards and 2,670 passing yards last season. With another big season, he might have the Bulls poised to win the Big East.

4. Mike Teel, Rutgers: The senior quietly put together one of the best seasons in the Big East last year, throwing for 3,147 yards (second-best in Rutgers history) in only nine games. With last season's thumb injury behind him, Teel leads what might end up being the Big East's best passing attack. Will he be as effective without defenses keying on tailback Ray Rice nearly every down?

5. Andrew Robinson, Syracuse: Robinson threw for 2,192 yards last season, as the Orange attempted and completed more passes than any other team in school history. But unless Delone Carter or Averin Collier can return from injuries, defenses will continue to tee off on Robinson, who was sacked a whopping 54 times last season. The loss of top wideout Mike Williams also hurts.

6. Bill Stull, Pittsburgh: Panthers coach Dave Wannstedt expects big things from Stull, who started last season's opener before a thumb injury sidelined him for the rest of the 2007 season. Stull doesn't have to be spectacular; just good enough to keep defenses honest as they try to slow down tailbacks LeSean McCoy and LaRod Stephens-Howling.

7. Tyler Lorenzen, Connecticut: The Huskies will try to get more from their passing game after ranking only 97th in the country in passing last season. Coach Randy Edsall leans heavily on his running game, but Lorenzen was pretty effective throwing the football when given a chance. He won't beat you with his arm strength, but he's an accurate passer and doesn't throw many interceptions (only six in 347 pass attempts). Don't expect Edsall to open up his passing game in 2008 -- top returning receiver Terence Jeffers transferred to Vanderbilt.

8. Dustin Grutza, Cincinnati: The Bearcats hoped to have Wake Forest transfer Ben Mauk for one more year, but his chances of a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA seem very slim at best (the NCAA has turned down multiple appeals). Grutza started 21 games before Mauk arrived on campus, and coach Brian Kelly hopes he'll be more poised the second time. If Grutza can't hold the job, Notre Dame transfer Demetrius Jones and redshirt freshman Chazz Anderson are ready to go.

[Posterize246]

PITTSBURGH -- Two West Virginia University basketball players were charged with scuffling with police and underage drinking after a fight at a Pittsburgh Pirates game.

Joe Mazzulla and Cameron Thoroughman were arrested Monday at PNC Park, where the Pirates were playing the Colorado Rockies. The two were in custody and awaiting arraignment Tuesday.

"We will let the judicial process take its course and the matter will be handled internally," West Virginia coach Bob Huggins said.

Mazzulla, a 6-foot-2 junior from Johnston, R.I., was charged with aggravated assault, hindering apprehension and underage drinking. Thoroughman, a 6-foot-7 sophomore from Portsmouth, Ohio, was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and underage drinking.

The school's athletic department said it would have a statement later Tuesday.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3509577

[letyoufly]

I'm interested to see how this plays out, and really hope they are not suspended for too long. I don't really care about WV, but I don't want to take away from this stacked conference.

Come on now, they're 20, who doesn't drink when they're 20? I say a one game suspension, and probation. At least they weren't stealing laptops.

They should know better than to do this in a rival's territory. Next time, get drunk and start fights in West Virginia, then we probably wouldn't be hearing about this.

[d_white089]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3509577



Posted about it in the WVU thread. Let's hope the appropriate action is taken.

[letyoufly]

Does anyone have a link to complete updated 2008-2009 rosters for every team?

[Posterize246]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3608922

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh basketball coach Jamie Dixon's contract was extended three seasons through the 2015-16 season Thursday, a deal that came two years following his last extension.

Dixon will receive a raise from his $1.3 million salary of last season, when he was the university's highest-paid employee.

Pitt may have felt an urgency to extend Dixon's contract so soon after giving him an extension through the 2012-13 season in March 2006 because other Big East coaches were beginning to sign more lucrative contracts.

[Buffalobraves]

I'm not really into college basketball. Where would you rank Syracuse in the Big East? I know that its the best confrence is college basketball.

[Posterize246]

I'm not really into college basketball. Where would you rank Syracuse in the Big East? I know that its the best confrence is college basketball.
UConn
Lousiville
Marquette
Notre Dame
Pitt

are ahead of them. Nova/West Virginia are right there with them. Amazing conference though. All those teams could be ahead of you and you're still a top 30 team.

[Posterize246]

Mike Rosario, freshman from Rutgers, has started off the year averaging 20.3 ppg through 3 games.

[InspiredLebowski]

Rutgers lost to #1 UNC two days ago, play #3 Pitt tomorrow, then #2 (well, were #2) UConn on January 3rd. Had UConn not lost it would've been the first time a team's ever played the top 3 teams consecutively, let alone in a week.

[UConnCeltics]

Rutgers lost to #1 UNC two days ago, play #3 Pitt tomorrow, then #2 (well, were #2) UConn on January 3rd. Had UConn not lost it would've been the first time a team's ever played the top 3 teams consecutively, let alone in a week.
This weeks rankings came out before UConn played, so they actually will be #2 when they play.

[Skywalker]

bahahah Marquette just **** on WV

McNeal broke some chumps ankles in the last minute omg sickness

[GOBB]

Nova had numerous chances to win. Screw Louisville.

[Posterize246]

Nova had numerous chances to win. Screw Louisville.
screw Nova :banana:

nice FT's Pena!

[d_white089]

bahahah Marquette just **** on WV

McNeal broke some chumps ankles in the last minute omg sickness


Yeah, the 2nd half was a joke. I was hopin we could pull this one out and stay in the top 25.

[daydreamin]

Any UL fans?

[HisJoeness]

Is Andy Rautins nothing more than just a jump shooter?

[d_white089]

Any UL fans?


The only team I hate more than L'Ville is Pitt lol.

[JellyBean]

I can't wait until Wednesday....we are going to beat Nova.


Go, UConn!!!!

[daydreamin]

UL beat Cuse on the road today.

UL is the best team in the Big East in my opinion.

[jaded28]

It really is amazing how many good teams there are in this conference.

I would not want to play any of the top 11 on any given night.

Right now, I like Pitt and Louisville as the top 2, but I am sure this could change fast. Both teams are playing with a confident swagger.

I just wonder how long some of the bottom teams will be able to recruit and ever get competitive. With so many teams in the conference for basketball, this can be difficult.

[Skywalker]

when does Marquette play Louisville and UConn?

I waana see these games...

[daydreamin]

when does Marquette play Louisville and UConn?

I waana see these games...

Yeah they will both be good games. I think UL can go into Marquette and win. The UL-UCONN game will be sick. I think UL is the better team, but either is very capable of winning.

[d_white089]

WVU @ Syracuse on Wednesday.

Hopefully back on track after the drubbing of St. John's. I look for the Mountaineers to play aggressively and put up points on a sub-par Syracuse defense.

WVU 76, Syracuse 69

[sixerfan3511]

I don't hear any respects for Villanova in here. How many teams are playing better basketball in the Big East right now? And could have easily won two other games against UCONN and Louisville. It's ok...don't respect.

[Posterize246]

I don't hear any respects for Villanova in here. How many teams are playing better basketball in the Big East right now? And could have easily won two other games against UCONN and Louisville. It's ok...don't respect.
and could have easily lost 2 games to seton hall and south florida. what's ur point.

[wang4three]

I don't hear any respects for Villanova in here. How many teams are playing better basketball in the Big East right now? And could have easily won two other games against UCONN and Louisville. It's ok...don't respect.
I'm a big Nova fan. Used to go to their games when they had Lowry, Ray, Nardi, Foye, and Sumpter. Loved Will Sheridan. Actually saw Nardi and Foye at their '07 graduation. Close friend went there.

I personally love the team, but I always question the coaching. Jay Wright seems to be more of a player coach and a recruiting guy than a Xs and Os guy. Scottie Reynolds seems to have regressed this year for no reason and I just don't get why he can't seem to integrate Stokes into the offense correctly. It's just a lot of chaos that requires the players to win mostly on talent than on structure. It's probably why they lose close games cause Wright isn't exactly a final minutes coach. Dante's the truth though.

[JellyBean]

How about them dang Huskies!!!

We took the fight to Louisville and came out with a huge win. If we can play this focused the rest of the season, can't nobody beat UConn!!!!

[d_white089]

How about them dang Huskies!!!

We took the fight to Louisville and came out with a huge win. If we can play this focused the rest of the season, can't nobody beat UConn!!!!

Props. Best team in America right now.

[JellyBean]

Props. Best team in America right now.


Thanks. But I might have to take back that "can't nobody beat UConn" comment. UNC is still scary. And Duke......I keep thinking about that Maryland game when Duke was up like 40 points.

[d_white089]

Thanks. But I might have to take back that "can't nobody beat UConn" comment. UNC is still scary. And Duke......I keep thinking about that Maryland game when Duke was up like 40 points.


Coach K has Duke playing waay above their skill level right now IMO. I don't see them getting past the sweet 16 though.

[sixerfan3511]

and could have easily lost 2 games to seton hall and south florida. what's ur point.

naw Seton Hall got extremely lucky on a bank 3 to tie it and South Florida almost beat a couple of other really good Big East teams and we played at their house. Plus just beat Providence on the road today and would have been by more if they didn't hit every 3 at the end, 30 footers to boot. 5th in the big east now, and Syracuse on Saturday at home. They win that they are a 4 seed in the tourney as of now.

[sixerfan3511]

I'm a big Nova fan. Used to go to their games when they had Lowry, Ray, Nardi, Foye, and Sumpter. Loved Will Sheridan. Actually saw Nardi and Foye at their '07 graduation. Close friend went there.

I personally love the team, but I always question the coaching. Jay Wright seems to be more of a player coach and a recruiting guy than a Xs and Os guy. Scottie Reynolds seems to have regressed this year for no reason and I just don't get why he can't seem to integrate Stokes into the offense correctly. It's just a lot of chaos that requires the players to win mostly on talent than on structure. It's probably why they lose close games cause Wright isn't exactly a final minutes coach. Dante's the truth though.

Jay Wright probably isn't the greatest Xs and Os guy but he does know how to use the team according to it's strengths. Reynolds hasn't really regressed he has just lightened his personal load as a scorer and he's getting other guys involved. He has his best assist to turnover this year by far in his 3 years. As evidenced by today he can go off if he really wants/needs to, but the team is better when Fish and Stokes and Anderson and Redding are contributing. Obviously Dante Cunningham is the rock of the team. I love Jay Wright...no complaints here. He's got the #2 recruit class coming in along with transfer Taylor King next year. We're stacked

o and i loved Sheridan as well. Fan favorite. Foye and Sumpt are my favorite Nova guys since i've been a fan.

[sixerfan3511]

South Florida just beat Marquette...are you going to question Marquette's legitimacy?

[UConnCeltics]

South Florida just beat Marquette...are you going to question Marquette's legitimacy?
No. USF is a tough little team that doesn't go away. They've been involved in a lot of close games. They almost beat UConn last year and gave Villanova and Pittsburg a run for their money earlier this year.

[Skywalker]

****.

[Posterize246]

go Cuse

[daydreamin]

UCONN is definitely the best team in the nation as of now, as much as it pains me to say so...

[sixerfan3511]

No. USF is a tough little team that doesn't go away. They've been involved in a lot of close games. They almost beat UConn last year and gave Villanova and Pittsburg a run for their money earlier this year.

i know. I just said that because Posterize said Nova "almost lost to South Florida". So i was just pointing out so have a lot of other teams. and Marquette just did. O and btw...we just F*CKED UP the Cuse, watch out for Nova baby!

[sixerfan3511]

down goes Marquette...any more Nova haters?

[Skywalker]

Marquette vs. Georgetown today at 2pm should be a good game

Didn't know CANADIAN JUNIOR CADOUGAN was committed to Marquette that's SICK.

[UConnCeltics]

Marquette vs. Georgetown today at 2pm should be a good game

Didn't know CANADIAN JUNIOR CADOUGAN was committed to Marquette that's SICK.
Georgetown by 10.

[sixerfan3511]

Yet another Nova win

[d_white089]

West Virginia playing great basketball now. 19-8 overall 8-6 conf good for 6th. @ Cincy, @ USF, and vs. Depaul the next 3 before finishing with Louisville. Devin Ebanks is finding his groove and really contributing now. Da'Sean Butler is by far the most underrated player in the league. I predict they win the next 4 (the L'Ville game is when ESPN Gameday comes to town, otherwise I would pick the cards) and finish 12-6 in the conf which may be good for 5th place. Another Sweet 16 season? I'll take it.


Next year I think we will have a top 10 team.

[JellyBean]

Holy cow!! Down goes Pitt...Thank you Providence:cheers:

[d_white089]

Holy cow!! Down goes Pitt...Thank you Providence:cheers:


Don't get too excited UCONN may go down tonight as well.

[sixerfan3511]

GO UCONN so Nova will be top 4. We need Marquette and Pitt to lose some more

[JellyBean]

Don't get too excited UCONN may go down tonight as well.


I hope not, but we will see. We have the inside game and Marquette has the outside game. This should be fun. I still think that my boys got this win, but we will see in about 3 hours or so.

Go, UConn!!!!

[Skywalker]

I dread Lazar Hayward vs. Jeff Adrienne.

However McNeal/Matthews should abuse UConn's wings. Who are they Austrie and didn't price move to SG?

[JellyBean]

Victory #800 for coach Calhoun!!!!!

:cheers: :cheers:

[Skywalker]

reffing was awful and James out for year screws us, **** this game just made me mad

[d_white089]

sucks for james.

Huggins returns to Cincy tonight. I heard they were doin some kind of ceremony or something for him before the game. Gotta respect that.


WVU 69, Cincy 60

[d_white089]

Well we should have won the game but that was about the worst final 3 minutes of basketball I've saw a WVU team play. GAVE the game away. Oh well.

[JellyBean]

U guys watching UConn vs the Irish?

[d_white089]

WVU defeats USF 64-50, Improves to 9-7 in conference :rockon:

[d_white089]

Gameday in Morgantown today. L'Ville @ WVU tonight at 9:00 :rockon:

[Jailblazers7]

This is a rare occasion where I actually want WVU to win.

[d_white089]

This is a rare occasion where I actually want WVU to win.

I have never wanted Pitt to win anything, and never will.

[Jailblazers7]

I have never wanted Pitt to win anything, and never will.

That's fine and dandy. It's more of me wanting Louisville to lose than WVU to win.

[Skywalker]

After going 0-18 in conference play Depaul WINS their first conference tournament game over Cincinatti :roll:

WEIRD

also, St.John's beat Georgetown (bad season) so I think St.John's plays Marquette now.

[Posterize246]

anybody see that dude from St Johns put Monroe on a poster? :D

[Jailblazers7]

anybody see that dude from St Johns put Monroe on a poster? :D

No, but I hope it was DJ Kennedy. He was Blair's teammate in high school and is probably St. John's best player right now.

[Posterize246]

No, but I hope it was DJ Kennedy. He was Blair's teammate in high school and is probably St. John's best player right now.
nah it was Justin Burrell. but did you see DJ Kennedy collide with the ref? both of em were on the ground for a long time. Kennedy was alright though.

[d_white089]

WVU vs. ND tonight at 7. I'm a little worried about this game. I think ND has more to play for. We usually play well in the tourney though, so we'll see. WVU won the regular season matchup, 79-68.

[wang4three]

Providence wins..but man I like Dar Tucker. That guy will play in the NBA one day.

[i seen hippos]

Providence almost made a lot of bubble teams happy. In their case, losing to Louisville probably will still make those teams happy.

[Skywalker]

Marquette trouncin' St.John's.

[wang4three]

Lets go Seton Hall!!!

[Posterize246]

Notre Dame has been so dissapointing. Down 9 to WVU right now.

[Posterize246]

Lets go Seton Hall!!!
:rockon:

[JellyBean]

Here comes the Cuse. Man, I hope that Syracuse can win. Nothing us(at least me) UConn fans like better than a good battle against Syracuse.

Come on, Cuse!!!

[Buffalobraves]

Cuse looks better then I've seen them in a while.

[Posterize246]

Jonny Upstairs with 15/5 at the half

[d_white089]

WVU defeats ND, 74-62. Truck Bryant had his best game ever and Devin Ebanks is a flat MONSTER on the boards. 18 rebounds.

Pitt up next. 3rd time will be the charm.

[InspiredLebowski]

Where's the name Syracuse "Orange" come from? They did drop the men from Orangemen right? Is it just because it's their primary color?

[Posterize246]

Flynn is toying with Seton Hall

[d_white089]

Big East Quarterfinals:

#1 Louisville vs. #8 Providence 12:00 PM EST
#4 Villanova vs. #5 Marquette 2:00 PM EST
#2 Pitt vs. #7 West Virginia 7:00 PM EST
#3 UCONN vs. #6 Syracuse 9:00 PM EST

My picks:
Louisville defeats Providence
Villanova defeats Marquette
West Virginia defeats Pitt
UCONN defeats Syracuse

Louisville defeats Villanova
UCONN defeats West Virginia

Louisville defeats UCONN

[JellyBean]

Big East Quarterfinals:

#1 Louisville vs. #8 Providence 12:00 PM EST
#4 Villanova vs. #5 Marquette 2:00 PM EST
#2 Pitt vs. #7 West Virginia 7:00 PM EST
#3 UCONN vs. #6 Syracuse 9:00 PM EST

My picks:
Louisville defeats Providence
Villanova defeats Marquette
West Virginia defeats Pitt
UCONN defeats Syracuse

Louisville defeats Villanova
UCONN defeats West Virginia

Louisville defeats UCONN


Nice predictions. Sorry about the last one, because if we can get by Syracuse, we want Pitt.....and hopefully we show up. Nothing against Louisville, but I want to beat the best team in the Big East and that is Pitt.

[JellyBean]

Where's the name Syracuse "Orange" come from? They did drop the men from Orangemen right? Is it just because it's their primary color?


Yes. They did drop the "men" from Orangemen. I always figured that since they have been called "Orangemen" for years and that their primary colors are orange, it made sense to drop the "men" and just be called "Orange".

It is funny. Even though I went to UConn and we have this semi-hatred towards them (I don't), I have always loved watching Syracuse play. Pretty scary.

[d_white089]

Nice predictions. Sorry about the last one, because if we can get by Syracuse, we want Pitt.....and hopefully we show up. Nothing against Louisville, but I want to beat the best team in the Big East and that is Pitt.

lol

Well WE want another shot at Pitt more than anything. And we get it TONIGHT. :D

If we do happen to lose though, I will be rooting for UCONN all the way.

[d_white089]

Yes. They did drop the "men" from Orangemen. I always figured that since they have been called "Orangemen" for years and that their primary colors are orange, it made sense to drop the "men" and just be called "Orange".

It is funny. Even though I went to UConn and we have this semi-hatred towards them (I don't), I have always loved watching Syracuse play. Pretty scary.

I actually enjoy every Big East team (except one :D) and want all of them (except one:D) to do good when they are playing non-conference games.

[wang4three]

Come on Nova!!!

[GOBB]

Best conference in basketball folks.

[JellyBean]

lol

Well WE want another shot at Pitt more than anything. And we get it TONIGHT. :D

If we do happen to lose though, I will be rooting for UCONN all the way.

:eek: That is scary :oldlol:

But thanks. Good luck against Pitt later today.

[JellyBean]

I actually enjoy every Big East team (except one :D) and want all of them (except one:D) to do good when they are playing non-conference games.

And which Big East team would that be, my friend?:oldlol:

[JellyBean]

Best conference in basketball folks.

I am trying to tell people that, but they don't believe me. Some fool in Big Ten country (I live in Minnesota) thinks that we (Big East) our overrated and not that good.

I just stopped talking to him because he was not making any sense after that comment.

[wang4three]

I'm a Big Ten guy and I'll admit that Big East is easily the best conference.

[d_white089]

I am trying to tell people that, but they don't believe me. Some fool in Big Ten country (I live in Minnesota) thinks that we (Big East) our overrated and not that good.

I just stopped talking to him because he was not making any sense after that comment.

That's what I do. Anyone who says the Big East isn't the best is either biased against the conference or has no clue what the heck they are talkin about.

[d_white089]

And which Big East team would that be, my friend?:oldlol:

I don't like mentioning their name (but we play them tonight)


BTW:
Freshman of the year is Devin Ebanks. I know Monroe or Samuels will win the award, but no freshman had a greater impact than Ebanks IMO.

[JellyBean]

I'm a Big Ten guy and I'll admit that Big East is easily the best conference.


Thank you. A man (or woman) with some integrity. It is nothing wrong with saying that one conference is better than another one. Heck, last year, I was saying that the Pac-10 was the best conference.

And for the record, I do love my Golden Gophers, as well as my UConn Huskies.

[JellyBean]

I don't like mentioning their name (but we play them tonight)


BTW:
Freshman of the year is Devin Ebanks. I know Monroe or Samuels will win the award, but no freshman had a greater impact than Ebanks IMO.


:oldlol: I understand. I am with you, Devin had a huge impact on the Mountaineers. I do not look forward to dealing with him for the next 3 years in our match-ups with West Virginia.

[d_white089]

Ebanks

[JellyBean]

Did y'all see that!! Nova/Marquette game?

And people say that the Big East aint good? I took a nap watching Michigan/Iowa...boring.

What a game!! The Warriors came back to take the lead, and Nova came down and hit the winning basket with like seconds left on the clock!!

Great game, Nova/Marquette :applause: :applause: :applause: :cheers:

[HisJoeness]

Did y'all see that!! Nova/Marquette game?

And people say that the Big East aint good? I took a nap watching Michigan/Iowa...boring.

What a game!! The Warriors came back to take the lead, and Nova came down and hit the winning basket with like seconds left on the clock!!

Great game, Nova/Marquette :applause: :applause: :applause: :cheers:

:roll: Who says that? :roll:

[wang4three]

Wildcatss!!!!!!!!!

[JellyBean]

:roll: Who says that? :roll:

Some people over in another forum, mostly Big Ten fans. They were saying that the Big East is overrated, aint that good, real soft.....

I was like :wtf: The Big East is the stuff!!!!

[Jailblazers7]

Damn, thats gotta be a heartbreaker for Marquette.

[JellyBean]

Wildcatss!!!!!!!!!

U a Nova fan? They are a scary team to have to face. I love watching those guys play (Nova) even when they play my Huskies. Nova is like that scrappy kid who keeps trying out for the team, even though he is short, wears cheap shoes, and wears tiny shorts to play in. U wanna laugh, but deep down you are pulling for him to make the team, at least I am.

Great game, Villanova!!!:applause: :applause:

[wang4three]

U a Nova fan? They are a scary team to have to face. I love watching those guys play (Nova) even when they play my Huskies. Nova is like that scrappy kid who keeps trying out for the team, even though he is short, wears cheap shoes, and wears tiny shorts to play in. U wanna laugh, but deep down you are pulling for him to make the team, at least I am.

Great game, Villanova!!!:applause: :applause:

Yes, I'm a Nova fan... friend in high school went there and we used to go the games whenever I got back from college at Illinois. We became fans of each other's team. I can only hope that Illinois-Nova is a 4/5 seed match up in the tourney.

[d_white089]

WOW!!! The Big East Tourney is GREAT.

[d_white089]

WVU leads #2 Pitt 36-34 at the half. Da'Sean Butler 3 fouls 2 of which were terrible calls..

[Jailblazers7]

Blair is killing us with those 2 quick fouls.

[d_white089]

Blair is killing us with those 2 quick fouls.


Haha..Well Blair is in now and it's not making a difference...Other than the refs are homo for him and won't call offensive fouls..

[HisJoeness]

Devin Ebanks is on my watch list for Big East POY 09-10.

[d_white089]

West Virginia DEFEATS #2 Pitt, 74-60

:hammertime: :hammertime: :hammertime:

[Jailblazers7]

I really didn't care much about the Big East tourney this year. I just want Pitt to finally get to a Final Four.

[d_white089]

I really didn't care much about the Big East tourney this year. I just want Pitt to finally get to a Final Four.


Of course you don't. After that drubbing I would say that too. Stop making excuses.

[sixerfan3511]

Yes, I'm a Nova fan... friend in high school went there and we used to go the games whenever I got back from college at Illinois. We became fans of each other's team. I can only hope that Illinois-Nova is a 4/5 seed match up in the tourney.

We, Nova, will not be any worse than a 3 seed. As for the game, almost made history by blowing a 16 point half time lead, but what an ending!

[Jailblazers7]

Of course you don't. After that drubbing I would say that too. Stop making excuses.

Excuses for what? Losing a game that really didn't mean much considering we have a #1 seed locked up and a deep run in the NCAA tourney to look forward to or the fact that we have made it to the tournament championship 7 of the last 9 years?

[d_white089]

Excuses for what? Losing a game that really didn't mean much considering we have a #1 seed locked up and a deep run in the NCAA tourney to look forward to or the fact that we have made it to the tournament championship 7 of the last 9 years?

Yeah, Excuses like that. This is just a sneak peak of what is to come. We will be the best team in the Big East next year.

And don't be too sure about the deep run in the tourney. Pitt is known for choke jobs during this time.

[Jailblazers7]

One good game and it's suddenly a sneak peak to them being the best in the conference next year. :oldlol:

Where was this when WVU got ****ted on at home on senior night against Louisville?

[d_white089]

One good game and it's suddenly a sneak peak to them being the best in the conference next year. :oldlol:

Where was this when WVU got ****ted on at home on senior night against Louisville?


Umm? Did you even watch the game? We lost by 3 points and our best player went scoreless...Yeah they torched us..:rolleyes:

[Jailblazers7]

Umm? Did you even watch the game? We lost by 3 points and our best player went scoreless...Yeah they torched us..:rolleyes:

I did feel bad for Ruoff going scoreless on senior night. However, I didn't feel bad when we beat WVU twice in the regular season.

[d_white089]

I did feel bad for Ruoff going scoreless on senior night. However, I didn't feel bad when we beat WVU twice in the regular season.

And I didn't feel bad when we beat Pitt in tourney play and when they couldn't handle the 1-3-1 to save their lives. :)

[Jailblazers7]

The 1-3-1 was a killer and Ruoff was a terrible match-up for Fields on defense. Blair has fouled out in 3 of our 4 losses this season. I think it will be a good wake-up call for Pitt going into the big dance though.

[d_white089]

Is it just me or does Sam Young look 38 years old?

[Posterize246]

UConn/Cuse is a great game right now.

Stanley Robinson is going to rip a rim off.

[Posterize246]

Is it just me or does Sam Young look 38 years old?
He does, but he's actually going to be 24 before the draft, so he's not exactly young.

[d_white089]

I can't hear the name Stanley Robinson without thinking of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DotSO6957qU

[Jailblazers7]

Is it just me or does Sam Young look 38 years old?

:oldlol:

I was trying to imagine what it would be like if you happened to sit next to him in class or something lol. He looks way too old to be a college student.

[Efunk7]

is stanley robinson any worse a player than tyrus thomas was, and if not, then how did tyrus get drafted so damn high?...stupid bulls...

[d_white089]

:oldlol:

I was trying to imagine what it would be like if you happened to sit next to him in class or something lol. He looks way too old to be a college student.


Haha. I swear he could pass as any other Pitt player's dad.

[CelticForce1349]

UConn/Cuse is a great game right now.

Stanley Robinson is going to rip a rim off.


Hey Posterize, what's up man? I know we are both big fans of J. Flynn and look forward to seeing him in the NBA. (Maybe even as a member of your 76's)

I am wondering though what you think about Andy Rautins? I feel like he has enough talents to contribute to any NBA team as well as or better than JJ Redick. Do you think he has any chance of making it to the NBA?

[Posterize246]

Hey Posterize, what's up man? I know we are both big fans of J. Flynn and look forward to seeing him in the NBA. (Maybe even as a member of your 76's)

I am wondering though what you think about Andy Rautins? I feel like he has enough talents to contribute to any NBA team as well as or better than JJ Redick. Do you think he has any chance of making it to the NBA?
IMO he's in a similar situation as Lee Humphrey from those Florida Gator championship teams. Great shooter though. Humphrey was playing somewhere overseas last time I checked.

[d_white089]

WHAT A GAME. Get em fatigued for tomorrow night :banana:

[mhg88]

this game is crazy

[JellyBean]

WHAT A GAME. Get em fatigued for tomorrow night :banana:


Good luck. :oldlol:

[d_white089]

Good luck. :oldlol:

Haha thanks. Hopefully your Huskies wore em down enough for us.

[d_white089]

WVU vs Syracuse tip 9:34

I hope we don't come out and just except Cuse to lay down after last night's game. We have to make them work on defense and hopefully slowly wear them down.

[d_white089]

Syracuse defeats WVU 74-69. We played awful in the first half, but all the credit to Syracuse. They are a tough bunch.

[Skywalker]

Cuse cleaning up the Big East.

[Posterize246]

Syracuse over Louisville in double OT tonight:oldlol: Flynn logs 50 mins

[GOBB]

I dont see Cuse winning but I hope its another good game. Far too many not only in the Big East but general. I forgot the NBA existed. Missed the Sixers game which was the last game at the Spectrum to watch coll bball. But i taped it so. Eh

[d_white089]

I dont see Cuse winning but I hope its another good game. Far too many not only in the Big East but general. I forgot the NBA existed. Missed the Sixers game which was the last game at the Spectrum to watch coll bball. But i taped it so. Eh

:oldlol:

The NBA doesn't exist in my home during tourney time.

[d_white089]

Syracuse over Louisville in double OT tonight:oldlol: Flynn logs 50 mins

If that happens, I say give Syracuse a #1 seed. :oldlol:

[d_white089]

My 09-10 Big East Rankings

1. West Virginia
2. Villanova
3. Louisville
4. Connecticut
5. Notre Dame
6. Syracuse
7. Cincinnati
8. Georgetown
9. Pitt
10. St. John's
11. Seton Hall
12. Rutgers
13. South Florida
14. Marquette
15. Providence
16. Depaul

[rosonviyavong]

Big East is always the best with my team UCONN and now my favorite highschool baller now college Lance Stephenson. Im also excited too watch Villanova this year.

[offtheglass]

West Virginia is my pick to win the NCAA title this year. Deep, athletic, and fantastic coaching.

[d_white089]

LET'S GO
MOUNTAINEERS

[d_white089]

West Virginia is my pick to win the NCAA title this year. Deep, athletic, and fantastic coaching.


:cheers: