Thanks Coach Lavin, good luck

If you really believe that, than you don't remember the Norm years that well.  They started out 2-8 in the Big East that year and finished 6-12!!!!!

You can say Lavin did the "same thing with juniors" last year, but it isn't true.  First, he went 10-8 in conference. 

If you compare the 6-12 vs 10-8 you should give all the dates:

2009-10:  6-12. Eight Big East teams went to the NCAA Tournament. 5 ranked teams.
2013-14: 10-8.  Four Big East teams went to the NCAA Tournament. 2 ranked teams.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on February 04, 2015, 03:56:08 AM

Darkest and lowest  in St Johns history?  That would go to Jarvis, not Norm. Roberts brought us out of hell  with  steady improvement  and kids we could actually enjoy rooting for.  Lavin won with Norms players, than  threw the team back into purgatory where we remain. I feel like I need a shower after watching his teams play, disgusted

what was the "darkest & lowest moment" under Jarvis..?

His chats with WFAN and the Hatten and Shaw cheech and chong impersonation probably set the downward spiral in motion.  Another coach who left the place worse than when he got here

If a couple of guys smoking a spliff in a car is the " darkest moment" then things aren't that bad.  Hatten was already out of school when that occurred I think.


Lowest point was the Pitt Scandal.   Hands down 

If a couple of guys smoking a spliff in a car is the " darkest moment" then things aren't that bad.  Hatten was already out of school when that occurred I think.


Lowest point was the Pitt Scandal.   Hands down 

Jarvis was gone before Pitt, but they were his players. Paying that 3rd string center didn't help things

Agree that Jarvis was indirectly responsible for Pitt.  That was def the all time low point.

This stuff now can be fixed.  I actually think the AD needs to be replaced first, then a new Ad can get his man.  Monasch will never get the right the guy. 

Is it true he is sleeping with ( dating?) a staff member

Agree that Jarvis was indirectly responsible for Pitt.  That was def the all time low point.

This stuff now can be fixed.  I actually think the AD needs to be replaced first, then a new Ad can get his man.  Monasch will never get the right the guy. 

Is it true he is sleeping with ( dating?) a staff member

Exactly, AD to go first

Quote from: Wods317 on February 04, 2015, 12:11:39 AM

Can we not bring up the Norm years in this debate please, that's over and done with and it was horrible. This game was an absolute disaster. These kids are just so undisciplined and whether it's the way they are coached or jsut there personalities Lavin is still at fault because he recruited them. We are on year 5 and we still have no offensive sets and are only 6 deep, that's a huge issue. I really liked the Lavin hire and I think although he has been a big disappointment that he has helped grow the brand and run a pretty clean program. If that's enough for you then fine but expectations are consistent ncaa appearances and consistently top 3 in the conference. I think it's time for a change, want a coach and not just a salesman this time around.

The program hasn't been entirely clean during the Lavin error

Hence why I said pretty clean, if you read the post. I know it was long so that's my fault. Overall agree with a lot of the guys AD goes then Lavin goes. If we are keeping Monasch then I have zero faith in him hiring a new coach. I used to deal with him a little bit while working at the University and I don't have much respect for the man at all.

The best thing now is that we have a new university president who is not afraid to make changes that "upset the apple cart".  He has been to basketball games, unlike his predecessor, and hopefully he will changes things beyond the academic environment.  Change is good and we need it after this season.  4 straight seasons with the coach's selected players and without a trip to the NCAA's is not acceptable.  The coach has brought this on himself.

If a couple of guys smoking a spliff in a car is the " darkest moment" then things aren't that bad.  Hatten was already out of school when that occurred I think.


Lowest point was the Pitt Scandal.   Hands down 

Hatten was already out of school when he and Shaw was caught token up.  Shaw was still in school, but was removed from the team, afterwards.   

Quote from: Marco Baldi on February 04, 2015, 03:56:08 AM

Darkest and lowest  in St Johns history?  That would go to Jarvis, not Norm. Roberts brought us out of hell  with  steady improvement  and kids we could actually enjoy rooting for.  Lavin won with Norms players, than  threw the team back into purgatory where we remain. I feel like I need a shower after watching his teams play, disgusted

what was the "darkest & lowest moment" under Jarvis..?

"I know Grady didn't do this, so why should I suspend him?"

If I told told you Lovett won't be eligible and Diallo is going to Kentucky....

No need for this!

If I told told you Lovett won't be eligible and Diallo is going to Kentucky....

Wouldn't surprise me. Would still take LoVett.

If I told told you Lovett won't be eligible and Diallo is going to Kentucky....

love your optimism about our program.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on February 17, 2015, 04:13:09 PM

If I told told you Lovett won't be eligible and Diallo is going to Kentucky....

love your optimism about our program.

This is the truth

Quote from: Ron Artesticles on February 17, 2015, 06:24:25 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on February 17, 2015, 04:13:09 PM

If I told told you Lovett won't be eligible and Diallo is going to Kentucky....

love your optimism about our program.

This is the truth

It is, however, when i said **our** program, you were not included in that, never have been included in that, and never will be included in that.

distinct difference.

If I told told you Lovett won't be eligible and Diallo is going to Kentucky....

If I told you there was a troll from a school no one has heard of in New Rochelle.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on February 17, 2015, 04:13:09 PM

If I told told you Lovett won't be eligible and Diallo is going to Kentucky....

If I told you there was a troll from a school no one has heard of in New Rochelle.

the board is turning on baldi quicker than the hall locker room on Willard....#ionaconnection

look i think it would be more of a shock if diallo comes here than KU, i mean really look at the stability there. Lovett you roll the dice . plenty of spots to fill and maybe one of the euro guards

Every loss people post on here negative stuff. Just wait until the end of the season. Lavin isn't getting fired with 5 games left. Let the season and the recruiting play out and then the leadership at the school will make a decision.