This Just In
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Post by This Just In on Mar 15, 2014 21:43:45 GMT -5
Congratulations to the Providence Friars as the 2014 BET Champions
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Post by williambraskyiii on Mar 15, 2014 21:44:01 GMT -5
Agree with the most recent comments. Great atmosphere. The conference REALLY needed the star wattage of McBuckerts this year and it was a needed bonus that he and his team are around for the final game of the BET in primetime. Just think. If III can get his and the the Hoyas' act together Gtown could be in a position to be playing in this game in that venue every season (not saying they would be there every year, but in a good position to make it). How special would that be? How much more would that help with recruiting? Great game and terrific tournament. I pity all the "fans" that decided the Big East was dead and opted not to watch. MSG was live and the quality of play was hard nosed and top notch. Congrats to the Friars.
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 15, 2014 21:44:40 GMT -5
It's nice that one of the original members schools gets the first title in the "new" Big East.
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Post by sleepy on Mar 15, 2014 21:44:50 GMT -5
Good at least 3 teams definitely in, what are Xavier's chances?
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 15, 2014 21:45:41 GMT -5
Oh, and Ed Cooley can't coach at all. Definitely not ready for prime time. And quite a show for a conference pronounced dead and gone by an elitist tower of ESPN/ACC announcing bias. In the immortal words of Monty Python. . .we're not dead yet.
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Post by KirbyKeger on Mar 15, 2014 21:46:00 GMT -5
"We deserved to be in if we didn't win this. We play in an unbelievable conference" - Cooley
I like this guy. I liked this game. I liked this tournament (despite the result for the Hoyas). We need to get Xavier, PC, GU, SJ. and Marquette out of the top 40-60 range and into the top 25 more frequently next season. We have a great product here. We just need to get it more attention.
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 15, 2014 21:46:09 GMT -5
Good at least 3 teams definitely in, what are Xavier's chances? I think XU is in. . .but what do I know?
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Post by KirbyKeger on Mar 15, 2014 21:46:43 GMT -5
Good at least 3 teams definitely in, what are Xavier's chances? Lunardi has Xavier as a lock, so 4 teams should be dancing.
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Post by professorhoya on Mar 15, 2014 21:49:04 GMT -5
congrats providence. really happy for Ed Cooley.
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 15, 2014 21:49:15 GMT -5
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Post by professorhoya on Mar 15, 2014 21:54:10 GMT -5
Ed Cooley deserves BE coach of the year assuming it hasn't already been voted on.
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Post by drquigley on Mar 15, 2014 22:20:58 GMT -5
Sports Illustrated curse anyone?
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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 15, 2014 22:24:36 GMT -5
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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 15, 2014 22:34:02 GMT -5
Although resales have been at a lower price point (thanks to Syracuse taking their zillions to Greensboro and UCon in lovely Memphis), there were only 183 tickets left at game time last night and 163 for the final tonight - down from a starting point of about 2400 each night). Attendance was 15,580 last night. Not bad considering the absence of Nova, SJU, and us. Attendance 15,290 for the final.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2014 22:36:59 GMT -5
Maybe not traditionally the best name brands, but for anyone that loves CBB tonight was fantastic. Two of the best stars in the game with McDermott and Cotton providing a lot of wattage. Both coaches seem like interesting guys that will bring attention to the conference going forward. Game was tight and physical and a great showcase of the product. MSG was/is/will be the best venue for a CBB final and if the BE got nothing else from their deal, it would still be a success to get to play the BET on Broadway. In a weird way, this smaller conference gives Gtown a better opportunity to get to MSG on Friday and Saturday going forward, and in the big picture, this is the kind of thing that will help us get the recruits we need to really compete at the highest levels. I really don't know how a high school player wouldnt want to be a part of what went down tonight.
Anyway, congrats to Provvy and Cooley and good luck to the BE teams in the NCAAs.....
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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 15, 2014 22:37:50 GMT -5
Getting back to our in-season "overplaying time" discussion, the 2014 Big East Champs had four starters go 40 minutes and played only 6 guys. Amazingly, they didn't look tired. Maybe it is possible after all.
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Post by WilsonBlvdHoya on Mar 15, 2014 22:52:42 GMT -5
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Post by JohnnyJones on Mar 16, 2014 1:03:08 GMT -5
I was very happy that PC / an original BE member won tonight, but was also reminded that since my obsession with GU basketball began in August of 1988, Providence College has now won the same number of BE tournament titles as Georgetown University. Amazing.
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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 16, 2014 7:15:30 GMT -5
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Post by dreamhoya on Mar 16, 2014 8:05:09 GMT -5
Getting back to our in-season "overplaying time" discussion, the 2014 Big East Champs had four starters go 40 minutes and played only 6 guys. Amazingly, they didn't look tired. Maybe it is possible after all. They probably run uptempo all practice; GU probably works through their half court sets more. It helps to have that ball of energy called Bryce Cotton though. BTW, I would take McDermott on my team.
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