My pleasure. Cold as it was on Saturday I stayed inside for the most part and watched a ton of college basketball (TV remote got one hellva workout). The injury to Va. Commonwealth's Briante Weber was flukish in that his knee simply gave out on him while landing off a jump step move to the hoop. That said, the Richmond Spiders were having a day for themselves - Spiders were up by 9 with under 3 1/2 minutes to go. And yes, Weber's injury really hurts VCU especially on defense - guy was a tenacious "on ball" defender. Do you ever stop attacking people? First me, now someone else? You sick lil' puppy, you need to go into rehab ….or something…
There are plenty of intelligent posters here and some good debates... you just aren't in them. The reason being is you can't engage in a debate without acting like a childish asshole and talking yourself up after a couple posts. People stop debating you because everyone hates a bragger. Especially one without reason to be.
I love you guys. I know we get crazy here sometimes and I know I am guilty as well. I don't take things personally and you guys shouldn't either. everything we argue about is meaningless nonsense.
The Heels got whooped in the 2nd half last night. This UVa team is a big time team, no team has handled UNC like this- not even UK. Carolina was healthy at UK and they are wearing down in 2nd halves w/ no depth due to injuries(and illness) but UVa just stomped them in the 2nd half. That team has it all except winning tournament experience.
I was very impressed with Virginia. I thought they weren't as good as they had been ranked but I may have been wrong because they looked great last night. Their perimeter defense is special. That makes anyone tough to beat. The only thing that could hurt them in the tourney is scoring... they lack the ability to light up the scoreboard and if they go cold they could get beat. But when they score, like in the 2nd half last night, they are a dominant team.
Not the most talented team I have seen beat Carolina(UK obviously) but the best team so far. Long way to go though.
Gonzaga is just one Kentucky loss away from being handed the AP #1 spot and the one seed. Let the record show that I predicted this several weeks ago.
I really like UVA. They play very efficient ball on both sides. February is kind of a dry month for sports for me so it's time to get back into ncaab and prepare for the conference tourneys and march madness obviously
Holy shit we had no business winning that game. We were getting killed all game. A forced back court violation with 11 seconds left, Gbinijie hits a short jumper as time expires. Wow. We are not good. _
SU self imposes ban on Tourney this year(not sure they would have made it anyway) in response to NCAA allegations. http://www.syracuse.com/news/index....l?hootPostID=7be1a9e7c8eeb49107ed4457e702b2e9
Subject: Message from Chancellor Syverud February 4, 2015 Dear Alumni and Friends: I am writing to give you advance notice that the University is announcing today it has self-imposed a one-year post-season ban for the men’s basketball 2014-15 season as part of its case pending before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. This one-year ban includes the ACC Tournament and any additional post-season tournaments such as the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament and the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). I made this decision in consultation with the Board of Trustees Athletics Committee and with the support of Athletics Director Daryl Gross and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Boeheim. This was a difficult decision but one we believe appropriate given the facts associated with the NCAA investigation. Syracuse’s history demonstrates a strong commitment to integrity, responsibility and fairness, values I have personally observed in practice many times since becoming Chancellor last year. The University has taken this matter seriously and worked with the NCAA for nearly eight years to investigate and address potential rules violations. The process has been exhaustive. We have taken responsibility for past violations and worked hard to ensure they are not repeated. We believe these voluntary sanctions are consistent with those imposed on other NCAA schools in similar cases. I have included below a copy of the University announcement that will be issued shortly. I am disappointed for our current men’s basketball players who must shoulder this post-season ban as a result of things that occurred years ago. I also recognize that not participating in post-season play will be disappointing for you and other Orange supporters. However, we look forward to moving past this matter and I am confident the men’s basketball program will be strong and successful both on the court and in the classroom in the years ahead. Sincerely, Chancellor Kent Syverud Syracuse University Announces Self-Imposed Post-Season Ban Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Contact: Kevin Quinn | 315-443-3784 | kcquinn@syr.edu| news.syr.edu Syracuse University today announced that it previously notified the NCAA that it has instituted a self-imposed post-season ban for the men’s basketball 2014-15 season as part of its case pending before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. The University initiated the case when it self-reported potential violations within the Athletics Department to the NCAA in 2007. Much of the conduct involved in the case occurred long ago and none occurred after 2012. No current student-athlete is involved. In addition, beginning in 2007, the University took a series of actions to reform and strengthen existing policies and procedures, implement a series of best practices, and realign and improve a range of student-athlete support services. The University appeared before the NCAA Committee on Infractions in October 2014 and has continued to cooperatively engage with the Committee. As a further means of acknowledging past mistakes, the University notified the NCAA that it will be voluntarily withholding the men’s basketball team from post-season competition following the current 2014-15 season. This one-year ban includes the ACC Tournament and any additional post-season tournaments such as the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament and the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). This action is accompanied by other self-imposed penalties the University also instituted and which the NCAA Committee on Infractions will make public when it issues its final report. Chancellor Kent Syverud said, “Syracuse’s history demonstrates a strong commitment to integrity, responsibility and fairness—values I have personally observed in practice many times since becoming Chancellor last year. The University has taken this matter seriously and worked with the NCAA for nearly eight years to investigate and address potential rules violations. The process has been exhaustive. We have taken responsibility for past violations and worked hard to ensure they are not repeated. I am disappointed for our current men’s basketball players who must shoulder this post-season ban. I also recognize that not participating in post-season play will be disappointing for many in the University community and to all Orange supporters. However, we look forward to moving past this matter and I am confident the men’s basketball program will be strong and successful both on the court and in the classroom in the years ahead.” Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross said, “This has been a long process and while this is a tough decision it is in the best interest of the Athletics Department and the University. My greatest disappointment is for the players who will be affected by this outcome even though they were not involved. I am also mindful of the passionate and loyal members of Orange Nation who look forward to post-season play. In the end, I am confident our program will continue to compete at the highest national level and remain strong.” Men’s Head Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim said, “I am very disappointed that our basketball team will miss the opportunity to play in the post-season this year. Senior Rakeem Christmas has been an outstanding member of the team for the past four years. However, I supported this decision and I believe the University is doing the right thing by acknowledging that past mistakes occurred. Our players have faced adversity and challenges before. I know they will rise to this challenge by keeping our program strong and continuing to make our University proud.” Newly-appointed Faculty Athletics Representative and Falk Distinguished Professor of Sport Management Rick Burton said, “Every Division I program faces challenges and while this is a tough decision for the University and its students, faculty, staff and fans, it helps to close this particular chapter and allows us to focus on the future.” As the NCAA case has not yet concluded, per NCAA bylaws the University is unable to provide additional details or comment further at this time. _
^ we were projected to be a 4 seed in the NIT going into last night. Post season ban. Perfect year for it lol.
What a shock Cuse bans themselves in a year they won't make it anyway.... SJU sucks. They won't make it either. I'm officially on the fire Lavin bandwagon.
I'm sorry but that's pretty pathetic from syracuse. It's like volunteering your lottery ticket after the first 3 numbers come up losers. I also don't think its a coincidence they chose football signing day to announce the self-imposed ban. They've been slimy for years and this is very slimy
