It seems like years ago that the Syracuse Men's Basketball team lost to Division II LeMoyne in the Carrier Dome. I think any true and long term SU fan was thinking the same thing I did when the clocked struck zero, wow, is this what "our" team has become after losing Jonny, Devo, and Harris. Even though it was a preseason game and SU played man-to-man throughout, you know Boeheim was supremely embarrassed, and he should have. However, with all the off-season hype of recent additions like Brandon Triche and Wesley Johnson, the LeMoyne game was a very rough start to what appeared to be a long season ahead.
Boy how things have changed over the last month. Recently I can't turn on ESPN without hearing Dicky V or Steve Lavin annointing Wesley Johnson the next coming of Christ, a lil early but you gotta enjoy the SU love that has been long overdue. I must say that I do love all the hype that has followed since I watched arguably two of the best games I've ever seen SU play as they routed the extremely overrated California Golden Bears and a very young, but by all indications a legit North Carolina team. As we all know, it's very early, but so far I must say it's been the most exciting team I've seen out of SU since 2003. The defense is phenomenal and has been the staple of the whole SU turnaround since the LeMoyne game. We're all very excited for the upcoming Florida game on Thursday, as SU can once again confirm they are the real deal, and prove they are not some early season flare up that will sizzle out come Big East ball.
Wesley Johnson, Brandon Triche, Andy Rautins and company need to keep the train moving, and I'm sure the SU fans will be there every step of the way, as we always have pumping our fists throughout and looking forward to another successful SU bball team. See everybody after the Florida game.
K-Geo
Posted by K-GEO at 7:47 PM
Labels: SU- Florida coming up
1 comments:
matt said...
Nice work KG i think the biggest difference this year is D, quick enough and big enough for the zone....also Wesley is Christ so dont be confused.....I cant be more excited for a season after the low that i felt against lemoyne i now feel amazing about the season and in a fully confident way cause we got the coach we got the system and now weve got the players.....GO CUSE
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I'm not the type of girl to watch basketball but I will say I enjoy watching SU play. The energy the team brings really makes you want to watch them especially after their 6 OT game. Staying up until 2 in the morning to watch a team that your boyfriend has on all the time really shows you that anyone will get addicted. I can't wait to see what SU has against Florida this Thursday night. GO SU!!! Also, look forward to hearing your thoughts on more sports teams. What do you think about everything that is going on with Tiger Woods?
Unselfishness is what SU Bball is all about this year. We all saw SU'S three on one fast break last week with Triche's no look backpass to a Routins ally opp to Wesley Johnson one handed slam. It brought the house down. I only hope that they don't get caught up in all the hoopla and stay focused. The Gators at home will be a tough test. GO ORANGE
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