Walter Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 GO ORANGE!! Can't believe how deep and talented this year's Syracuse team is.....VERY EXCITING!! It will be interesting to see how much things change now that conferences are in full swing! Big Ten looks much stronger this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedcat Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm an alumni, so I'm with you here. Jimmy B. always fields great teams doesn't he. I'm actually looking forward to their joining the ACC and I really didn't think I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 ^Agreed! I'm gonna miss the battles with G'Town, 'Nova, the Johnies, UConn, the Hall, etc....but it'll be good to see them against Duke and Carolina to measure up for the tourney! I BLEED ORANGE!!! Glad to know we have two things in common dazedcat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Wow. We all agree on something. My daughter graduated class of 2006. My uncle also is a grad and all of my daughters new family are Syracuse Grads. I did not go there myself but I sure paid alot of my daughters bookstore bills. So I am a big fan also. Go Orange. I hope they can get it done like in 2003 her freshman year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedcat Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hey maybe we ought to start a "Syracuse Is The Greatest University In the Entire World" thread Just kidding. I graduated in '77 so my time there pre-dates the Big East (Carrier Dome too for that matter) so I think that's why this ACC move doesn't bother me very much. Sometimes change is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hey maybe we ought to start a "Syracuse Is The Greatest University In the Entire World" thread Just kidding. I graduated in '77 so my time there pre-dates the Big East (Carrier Dome too for that matter) so I think that's why this ACC move doesn't bother me very much. Sometimes change is good. Lets hope they can get it done and win the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hey maybe we ought to start a "Syracuse Is The Greatest University In the Entire World" thread Just kidding. I graduated in '77 so my time there pre-dates the Big East (Carrier Dome too for that matter) so I think that's why this ACC move doesn't bother me very much. Sometimes change is good. Back in the days of Manley Fieldhouse - the "Louis and Bouie Show"! I remember that team well, even though I wasn't even 10 yet - Marty Head, Eddie Moss, Roosevelt Bouie, Louis Orr, Dale Shackleford, etc...... Carrier Dome came in 1981 - remember the multi-overtime game vs. Villanova for the Big East title at the Dome in '81? Leo Rautins, Tony "Red" Bruin, Eric Santifer... Great "Orange" history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 You just knew the academic bullshit rules were going to do in Syracuse. I just do not understand how they can do shit like this? I mean, if you are going to not allow guys to play a game or two because of grades at this level then why even allow them the scholorships for sports. Fucking bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedcat Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Back in the days of Manley Fieldhouse - the "Louis and Bouie Show"! I remember that team well, even though I wasn't even 10 yet - Marty Head, Eddie Moss, Roosevelt Bouie, Louis Orr, Dale Shackleford, etc...... Carrier Dome came in 1981 - remember the multi-overtime game vs. Villanova for the Big East title at the Dome in '81? Leo Rautins, Tony "Red" Bruin, Eric Santifer... Great "Orange" history! Don't forget Duane "Pearl" Washington. We used to drive out to Syracuse just to watch him play. The guy was something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 I actually was able to meet "Pearl" Washington. My step-aunt was his tutor and we met at the end of his freshman season. I still remember the press conference he had just to announce he was choosing Syracuse over St. John's. Remember that half court shot to beat BC? Still smarting after last nights loss, but good to get a loss out of the way and get back focused on the national championship - which, btw, they need to learn to rebound in order to achieve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedcat Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I agree, a loss sometimes isn't such a bad thing. Less pressure as the season goes on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Last night I caught a few moments of UVa vs VT, and the band was playing Kashmir! For real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 ^Nice!!! Syracuse drops to #4 after their FIRST LOSS! Tonight - #4 Syracuse @ Cincinnati.... LET'S GO ORANGE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 SCOOOOOPS hits a "3", SU up 59-48 with under 2 to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 ^Nice!!! Syracuse drops to #4 after their FIRST LOSS! Tonight - #4 Syracuse @ Cincinnati.... LET'S GO ORANGE!!! That is total bullshit. I agree. But just wait for the tourny. That is all that will count in the end. We have a good shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 That is total bullshit. I agree. But just wait for the tourny. That is all that will count in the end. We have a good shot They played tough on Monday @ Cincinnati without Fab Melo. Hope they get his academic issues under control soon!! They will be awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 They played tough on Monday @ Cincinnati without Fab Melo. Hope they get his academic issues under control soon!! They will be awesome!!! And they would still be unbeaten if not for this issue. Gee. Do you think they hold football players to the same standards? How many free passes do you think the U of Miami or USC has given out over the years? Joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 SU won. Barely. I hope they have their entire squad for the tourney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Can't believe how deep and talented this year's Syracuse team is.... I take this statement back - if one guy out brings this team down as far as it has fallen, that doesn't bode well for their future tourney hopes! Come on 'cuse get back on your game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 CJ Fair RULES!!! SU beats Louisville 52-51 on the road! 26-1...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan77 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 CJ Fair RULES!!! SU beats Louisville 52-51 on the road! 26-1...... Two different sports "expert" handicappers picked Louisville. But they may have actually covered the spread? I think it was 3? SU I am hoping will win the tournament. My duaghter and husband are excited no doubt. Both grads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 SU had lost to them the last 7 times they played and every game since Louisville joined the Big East. Pitino has had the Orange's number since leaving Providence. A win is a win, especially having to play that hard on the road against a team that is playing as well as the Cardinals have been playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 NCAA Tourney has begun and nobody has anything to say??? 'cuse got by in the round of 64 - winning 72-65....I'm 8/8 so far in my bracket, although it has been all favorites winning thus far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm pleasantly surprised that I've only missed one ... so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedcat Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I took a shot with Long Beach State who went down in flames, played well but they lost. Friggin' VCU just busted one of my brackets, I had Wichita State going to the Sweet 16. If I wasn't a 'Cuse alumni, I'd have to say UC Asheville got hosed. Of course I won't though...... I love college hoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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