Just got back from MSG (went to the night session also).
All I have to say is WOW, what a fun and incredibly satisfying game to be at. I hate UConn with a passion, and this was just ohhh so sweet. I'm very proud of this team. While UConn faced adversity this year, they came out today with zero pride. Our guys have faced adversity through their whole careers at St. John's and played with tremendous energy, pride and heart. You can include EXTREME TOUGHNESS in their as well, especially in the 2nd half. We bullied UConn on the glass in the second half, Evans was an absolute ANIMAL and Malik got into the handle of Kemba and Beverley and caused havoc. Brownlee was also huge tonight when our guys got into foul trouble in the first half. I thought Norm's substitution patterns overall were good tonight. Only thing I really disagreed with was putting DJ and Mase into the game in the first half when we were up 9 and they both had 2 fouls.
I was SHOCKED with the culture of that UConn team. They have SERIOUS issues, and I'm not just talking about talent. There is a bad culture there, and laying down in a Big East Tournament game where you have to play your way into the Big Dance is disturbing.
I'll be back at the Garden tomorrow and once again rooting for the Johnnies!! Can't wait!!!