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SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« on: October 22, 2010, 05:43:05 PM »
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_glockner/10/21/conference.rankings/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

3. Big East
LOCKS (3): Pitt, Villanova, Syracuse
Even if the top of the conference isn't quite as dominant as it has been, there are still some very good teams. Ashton Gibbs is the leading man on a balanced and deep Pitt squad that is a classic sum-of-its-parts outfit. Villanova coach Jay Wright may finally have a frontcourt to brag about, but he still has some questions to answer in the backcourt after the departure of Scottie Reynolds. The Coreys (Stokes and Fisher) should get some help from the explosive Maalik Wayns. Don't count out Syracuse, though, especially if freshman center Fab Melo is as good as advertised. He could combine with Kris Joseph and Rick Jackson to form an extremely formidable frontcourt, and the backcourt with Scoop Jardine and Brandon Triche has upside.
SHOULD BE IN (3): Georgetown, West Virginia, Marquette
The Hoyas will have to do without Greg Monroe, but they still have the league's preseason player of the year in guard Austin Freeman, and plenty of skill to complement him, even if size may be an issue. The Mountaineers also suffered significant losses from last season's Final Four team, but have nice building blocks in frontcourt standout Kevin Jones and guard Truck Bryant, plus some newcomers poised to make an immediate impact. Marquette, a.k.a. "Team Bubble Watch," still has guards Darius Johnson-Odom and Jimmy Butler, among others, and also brought in freshman wing Vander Blue and standout juco forward Jae Crowder.
IN THE MIX (5): Notre Dame, Seton Hall, St. John's, Connecticut, South Florida
The Johnnies have a nice buzz around them with new coach Steve Lavin and a lot of guys back from last season's NIT team, but sixth in the conference's preseason poll? Way too high. It seemed like they were accidentally switched with Seton Hall, which was picked an inexplicable 11th without people even knowing about the rumors (still unsubstantiated) that Herb Pope signed with a Turkish pro team. Notre Dame showed last season that they could play well without Luke Harangody and now get a whole season to prove it. UConn has obvious issues off the court and still is rebuilding on it. USF has a great frontcourt tandem in Gus Gilchrist and Jarrid Famous. Can the Bulls replace Dominique Jones, though?



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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2010, 06:14:10 PM »
With Austin Freeman voted preseason POY, I thought the Big East would be down further
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2010, 06:14:28 PM »
I wouldn't rank Seton Hall above St. John's. They might be just as talented but they are way more erratic and St. John's can actually play defense where as Seton Hall need to outscore teams to win.

I'm not even sure that Georgetown will be as good as people think. Monroe is a huge void to fill.
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2010, 06:16:33 PM »
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:14:10 PM
With Austin Freeman voted preseason POY, I thought the Big East would be down further

Haha this gave me a good laugh. For real Freeman? Ugh he's a nice steady player but he's not going to be able to put this Georgetown team on his back.

Baldi who would be your preseason selection?
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2010, 06:20:07 PM »
Quote from: Dave on October 22, 2010, 06:16:33 PM
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:14:10 PM
With Austin Freeman voted preseason POY, I thought the Big East would be down further

Haha this gave me a good laugh. For real Freeman? Ugh he's a nice steady player but he's not going to be able to put this Georgetown team on his back.

Baldi who would be your preseason selection?

Kevin Jones or Kemba Walker
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2010, 07:36:18 PM »
  Freeman isn't even the best player on his team


 Kris Joseph POY
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2010, 10:28:34 PM »
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:20:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 22, 2010, 06:16:33 PM
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:14:10 PM
With Austin Freeman voted preseason POY, I thought the Big East would be down further

Haha this gave me a good laugh. For real Freeman? Ugh he's a nice steady player but he's not going to be able to put this Georgetown team on his back.

Baldi who would be your preseason selection?

Kevin Jones or Kemba Walker

Not a fan of Kemba Walker.  He was very erratic a season ago.  I, recall Walker literally cost UCONN's game against G'town in DC.

It seemed like he was trying to prove a point and he consistently made boneheaded plays that day.
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2010, 10:50:26 PM »
Quote from: mjdinkins on October 22, 2010, 10:28:34 PM
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:20:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 22, 2010, 06:16:33 PM
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:14:10 PM
With Austin Freeman voted preseason POY, I thought the Big East would be down further

Haha this gave me a good laugh. For real Freeman? Ugh he's a nice steady player but he's not going to be able to put this Georgetown team on his back.

Baldi who would be your preseason selection?

Kevin Jones or Kemba Walker

Not a fan of Kemba Walker.  He was very erratic a season ago.  I, recall Walker literally cost UCONN's game against G'town in DC.

It seemed like he was trying to prove a point and he consistently made boneheaded plays that day.

  I'm with you.  Overrated player. 
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2010, 05:21:10 AM »
Besides playing D....

Teams 6-12 will come down to whoever can:

1)win the games there supposed to win...

2)win  667% in close games in the last 5 mins

3) and most importantly, steal a few games on the road. 

THis team hasnt proven it can do this yet.  I think and hope this is the year we can pull it together. 
« Last Edit: October 23, 2010, 05:34:58 AM by B-Squared »
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Marco Baldi

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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2010, 12:20:23 PM »
Quote from: boo3 on October 22, 2010, 10:50:26 PM
Quote from: mjdinkins on October 22, 2010, 10:28:34 PM
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:20:07 PM
Quote from: Dave on October 22, 2010, 06:16:33 PM
Quote from: Marco Baldi on October 22, 2010, 06:14:10 PM
With Austin Freeman voted preseason POY, I thought the Big East would be down further

Haha this gave me a good laugh. For real Freeman? Ugh he's a nice steady player but he's not going to be able to put this Georgetown team on his back.

Baldi who would be your preseason selection?

Kevin Jones or Kemba Walker

Not a fan of Kemba Walker.  He was very erratic a season ago.  I, recall Walker literally cost UCONN's game against G'town in DC.

It seemed like he was trying to prove a point and he consistently made boneheaded plays that day.

  I'm with you.  Overrated player. 

I agree, but so is Freeman imo. I hope Walker doesnt think hes coming out after his junior year, he'll need all 4 years
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2010, 09:23:28 PM »
Dwight Hardy

Or

Chris Wright
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2010, 09:30:51 PM »
Quote from: Tha Kid on October 23, 2010, 09:23:28 PM
Dwight Hardy

Or

Chris Wright

I'm sorry these are your selections for what?
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2010, 09:37:59 PM »
Quote from: Moose on October 23, 2010, 09:30:51 PM
Quote from: Tha Kid on October 23, 2010, 09:23:28 PM
Dwight Hardy

Or

Chris Wright

I'm sorry these are your selections for what?

3rd Team All Big East
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Re: SI/Glockner: Top Ten Conferences
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2010, 01:48:27 PM »
I was pulling a Baldi. 

I think they are two guys who may have better seasons than most think.
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