Rutgers - Game Thread

Lose, lose, lose, we're great at losing...

This basketball program cannot sustain ANYTHING positive for very long.  All they consistently do for the most part is fail.

After this season, and with the current recruiting class looking very underwhelming right now, I'm sure not looking forward to next season which could be nearing Lavin last at St. John's if he doesn't start turning things around next season for the better.  EX:  St. John's better at least make the NIT next year otherwise I think Lavin is on his way out.  What another BRUTAL season for St. John's IN EVERY WAY both on and off the baketball court.

We have far too many dreamers on this board who continuously defend losing, failing and underachieving.

Quote from: Lapchick1 on March 03, 2012, 10:28:24 PM

Lose, lose, lose, we're great at losing...

This basketball program cannot sustain ANYTHING positive for very long.  All they consistently do for the most part is fail.

You're a f'ing clown.  Make a promise, when Lavin has this rollin', and he will bank on it, you will never ever post again and as gman says you will crawl back under your rock from whence you came.

Glad I can vent since my wife doesn't understand.  Harrison, despite the 3 from 6 feet behind the three-point line, seemed flat.  Looked like he hadn't slept the night before.  And Harkless, well if he intends to play in the NBA he should be able to create and score against Rutgers at will.  We couldn't make our freethrows.  Anyway, I enjoyed this team this season, my expectations managed right out of the gate, and I have high hopes for next year if Lavin can bring in some key reinforcements.  If anyone thinks this has been a lost season or disappointing season they don't appreciate that we play in the BE and that PT & experience are crucial.

Like others, I would have preferred a shot at Villanova in the BE tourney.  But as a gauge for growth, and an interesting look into Dunlap's coaching ability, we'll be able to see how we rebound against a team that just blew us out.  Ever the SJU fan, I'll say Pitt should be nervous.

Quote from: fordham96 on March 03, 2012, 10:35:36 PM

Quote from: Lapchick1 on March 03, 2012, 10:28:24 PM

Lose, lose, lose, we're great at losing...

This basketball program cannot sustain ANYTHING positive for very long.  All they consistently do for the most part is fail.

You're a f'ing clown.  Make a promise, when Lavin has this rollin', and he will bank on it, you will never ever post again and as gman says you will crawl back under your rock from whence you came.

And when will "Lavin have this rollin"?  When will that be?  After this season, how much longer do you think he has?  I say 2 more years and if he doesn't turn it around in two years than he's gone.

St. John's for the most part has become a perennial failing and losing basketball program over the past 2 decades.  Even when St. John's has a rare good victory, than they always almost immediately fail all over again and disappoint us.

All I kept thinking to myself tonight was "how are we going to blow this one"?  and we blew it...

Quote from: fordham96 on March 03, 2012, 10:35:36 PM

Quote from: Lapchick1 on March 03, 2012, 10:28:24 PM

Lose, lose, lose, we're great at losing...

This basketball program cannot sustain ANYTHING positive for very long.  All they consistently do for the most part is fail.

You're a f'ing clown.  Make a promise, when Lavin has this rollin', and he will bank on it, you will never ever post again and as gman says you will crawl back under your rock from whence you came.

And when will "Lavin have this rollin"?  When will that be?  After this season, how much longer do you think he has?  I say 2 more years and if he doesn't turn it around in two years than he's gone.

St. John's for the most part has become a perennial failing and losing basketball program over the past 2 decades.  Even when St. John's has a rare good victory, than they always almost immediately fail all over again and disappoint us.

All I kept thinking to myself tonight was "how are we going to blow this one"?  and we blew it...

Quote from: Lapchick65 on March 03, 2012, 10:35:27 PM

Glad I can vent since my wife doesn't understand.  Harrison, despite the 3 from 6 feet behind the three-point line, seemed flat.  Looked like he hadn't slept the night before.  And Harkless, well if he intends to play in the NBA he should be able to create and score against Rutgers at will.  We couldn't make our freethrows.  Anyway, I enjoyed this team this season, my expectations managed right out of the gate, and I have high hopes for next year if Lavin can bring in some key reinforcements.  If anyone thinks this has been a lost season or disappointing season they don't appreciate that we play in the BE and that PT & experience are crucial.

Like others, I would have preferred a shot at Villanova in the BE tourney.  But as a gauge for growth, and an interesting look into Dunlap's coaching ability, we'll be able to see how we rebound against a team that just blew us out.  Ever the SJU fan, I'll say Pitt should be nervous.

Can you change your name to something other than Lapchick ? Or let me apologize in advance because every time I see this lapchick1 guy post I get everyone confused and I don't want to attack you by accident. lol

I'm sure not looking forward to next season which could be nearing Lavin last at St. John's if he doesn't start turning things around next season for the better.  EX:  St. John's better at least make the NIT next year otherwise I think Lavin is on his way out.  What another BRUTAL season for St. John's IN EVERY WAY both on and off the baketball court.
 underachieving.

Quote from: fordham96 on March 03, 2012, 10:35:36 PM

Quote from: Lapchick1 on March 03, 2012, 10:28:24 PM

Lose, lose, lose, we're great at losing...

This basketball program cannot sustain ANYTHING positive for very long.  All they consistently do for the most part is fail.

You're a f'ing clown.  Make a promise, when Lavin has this rollin', and he will bank on it, you will never ever post again and as gman says you will crawl back under your rock from whence you came.

And when will "Lavin have this rollin"?  When will that be?  After this season, how much longer do you think he has?  I say 2 more years and if he doesn't turn it around in two years than he's gone.

St. John's for the most part has become a perennial failing and losing basketball program over the past 2 decades.  Even when St. John's has a rare good victory, than they always almost immediately fail all over again and disappoint us.

All I kept thinking to myself tonight was "how are we going to blow this one"?  and we blew it...  That's what happens when a team becomes a perennial loser.  EX:  They find ways to lose rather than find ways to win.  "It is what it is" and all I'm doing is reacting to the continuous results.  I didn't create this.  I'm not responsible for it, and I wish it would finally change, but it doesn't.  "It is what it is", and it's rarely good anymore unfortunately.

Quote from: Lapchick1 on March 03, 2012, 10:34:24 PM

After this season, and with the current recruiting class looking very underwhelming right now, I'm sure not looking forward to next season which could be nearing Lavin last at St. John's if he doesn't start turning things around next season for the better.  EX:  St. John's better at least make the NIT next year otherwise I think Lavin is on his way out.  What another BRUTAL season for St. John's IN EVERY WAY both on and off the baketball court.

We have far too many dreamers on this board who continuously defend losing, failing and underachieving.

you could be the worst poster in the history of the internet. I wouldn't be surprised if you were related to realfan.  How come you didn't post during the game ?

Quote from: gman on March 03, 2012, 10:19:32 PM

I wouldn't switch places with Rutgers going forward.  We were the more talented squad, but lack of boxing out and FTs killed us.  Hope the team is fired up for the BET

Team is running on fumes yo.
They worn down.

The team stinks again?
Lost by one on the road to another big east team, with six players, only one not a freshman.
I just think its very unfair even if understandable after a loss.
They are far from stinking up the conference. The team overall  has one significant flaw in my view, not enough players.
When we add three or four decent players this year and play a handful of games, added to our experiences this year,we will finally substitute to avoid fatigue and even play a variety of defenses. Even average role players will make this core formidable...I would expect them to break even in conference.
 I believe we have two conference stars already, so If we pick up 2or3 top talent this year, we will be in the top six in the big east next year.  I really don't even think that,s optimistic based on this core's performance as freshmen.
  Throw in a "present" coach and who knows...lots of positives this year and more should be expected from this fine nucleus of talent.

The team stinks again?
Lost by one on the road to another big east team, with six players, only one not a freshman.
I just think its very unfair even if understandable after a loss.
They are far from stinking up the conference. The team overall  has one significant flaw in my view, not enough players.
When we add three or four decent players this year and play a handful of games, added to our experiences this year,we will finally substitute to avoid fatigue and even play a variety of defenses. Even average role players will make this core formidable...I would expect them to break even in conference.
 I believe we have two conference stars already, so If we pick up 2or3 top talent this year, we will be in the top six in the big east next year.  I really don't even think that,s optimistic based on this core's performance as freshmen.
  Throw in a "present" coach and who knows...lots of positives this year and more should be expected from this fine nucleus of talent.