MBB v St. John's pre-game and in-game thread

[Johnny Jungle]

Hey St. John's fan here I just wanted to come into enemy territory to tell you that you are going to win don't sweat an upset here but if you would like to grasp a little perspective from the opposition a great preview on the game can be seen here. http://www.johnnyjungle.com

This is the St. John's fan site which also features and article on 5 reason I could never root for Duke which I'm sure you'll all enjoy. Check it out kill some time at the office and good luck tomorrow not that you'll need it. I'll check back later today and maybe you all have some thoughts on the current state of St. John's basketball that you would like to share.

Thanks

Dave

[dukegirlinsc]

Odd.

If the article is as hard to read as this post, I'll more than likely pass. Thanks though.

[Johnny Jungle]

Odd.

If the article is as hard to read as this post, I'll more than likely pass. Thanks though.

Oops I had a typo it was 5am cut me some slack. Glad you enjoyed other Duke sites weren't as receptive. We're awful so there is no reason the score shouldn't be 30+. I'm a very realistic fan and we don't have any bullets in the gun. We don't even have the little hanky that comes out and says bang!

Do any of you follow the Big East or are we all ACC exclusive?

[BlueDevilBaby]

Got to follow all of college hoops since they don't hand the national championship trophy immediately to the winner of the ACC tournament. Besides, there have been some great games in the Big East this year, as well as across the country. For instance, I can't wait not only for the Duke/St. Johns game Sat. but also the Memphis/Tenn. Sat. night. College hoops is the best!

[Clipsfan]

Got to follow all of college hoops since they don't hand the national championship trophy immediately to the winner of the ACC tournament. Besides, there have been some great games in the Big East this year, as well as across the country. For instance, I can't wait not only for the Duke/St. Johns game Sat. but also the Memphis/Tenn. Sat. night. College hoops is the best!

Yep, I set my DVR to record the Memphis game a few days ago. I'm busy Sat night, but I'm going to want to see that game.

Most of us on this site are not only Duke fans, but college bball fans. As a result, we follow many of the conferences (and I would guess at least the BCS ones). It's hard to ignore the Big East this year, there are a lot of good teams.

[Clipsfan]

The 5 reasons is fairly entertaining and doesn't actually bash Duke.

[Classof06]

Oops I had a typo it was 5am cut me some slack. Glad you enjoyed other Duke sites weren't as receptive. We're awful so there is no reason the score shouldn't be 30+. I'm a very realistic fan and we don't have any bullets in the gun. We don't even have the little hanky that comes out and says bang!

Do any of you follow the Big East or are we all ACC exclusive?

I am a self-professed college basketball junkie. I watch ESPN and ESPN2 from 7-11pm most weeknights and most Saturdays. It helps me kick my football addiction . I'm also a bit of a gambling man so staying on top of BCS conference teams is a bit of an occupation if you will, haha.

Overall, I like to follow all conferences and really get a sense of which teams I think can do some real damage in March. And I watch all conferences for the love of the sport; I can't wait for Saturday night's 1 vs. 2 tilt. Even if it was Duke's loss(es) that made it a 1 vs. 2 matchup.

[Johnny Jungle]

Well to give you a nutshell report on St. John's current situation.

Norm Roberts takes over a program left in shambles by Jarvis. 2 years post season eligibility. He had 3 players transfer last season and only has 2 of 6 recruits retained from last season(1 player never became eligible). He is in year 4 and we're still at the bottom of the Big East. We've gotten blown out more times than not so the losses are just bad. We have many games where we shot lower than 25%. We didn't score a basket til 4 min left in the first half against georgetown. We have no recruits for next year and have lost out on every guy we've been in the race for.

On the other hand the team has the highest GPA in the school's history, we have 8 freshman who have some potential but are raw, we're more athletic than we've ever been under Norm, Norm is trying to embrace the local community and build a foundation, his summer camp registrations have tripled over the past year, is at any and every high school event, he runs a very clean program.


St. John's fans are growing tired and would like to see change is it warranted? Or does it take time to bring things back and we need to be patient? Do you think the fans are justified in booing the team and chanting to fire Norm? or is this counter productive?

I always like to hear non biased opinions which is why I go across enemy lines.

[RelativeWays]

Well to give you a nutshell report on St. John's current situation.

Norm Roberts takes over a program left in shambles by Jarvis. 2 years post season eligibility. He had 3 players transfer last season and only has 2 of 6 recruits retained from last season(1 player never became eligible). He is in year 4 and we're still at the bottom of the Big East. We've gotten blown out more times than not so the losses are just bad. We have many games where we shot lower than 25%. We didn't score a basket til 4 min left in the first half against georgetown. We have no recruits for next year and have lost out on every guy we've been in the race for.

On the other hand the team has the highest GPA in the school's history, we have 8 freshman who have some potential but are raw, we're more athletic than we've ever been under Norm, Norm is trying to embrace the local community and build a foundation, his summer camp registrations have tripled over the past year, is at any and every high school event, he runs a very clean program.


St. John's fans are growing tired and would like to see change is it warranted? Or does it take time to bring things back and we need to be patient? Do you think the fans are justified in booing the team and chanting to fire Norm? or is this counter productive?

I always like to hear non biased opinions which is why I go across enemy lines.

Honestly, you should ask some NC State fans since their program has endured a similar decline. You may not get a very thought provoking or forthright reply, in fact they would probably be pretty rude, so on second thought, don't ask them.

[Bob Green]

It will be interesting to see what, if any, adjustments the Staff makes for this game after two losses. I wouldn't be suprised to see the starting line-up shaken up. Maybe Brian Zoubek will get the start.

[TwoDukeTattoos]

It will be interesting to see what, if any, adjustments the Staff makes for this game after two losses. I wouldn't be suprised to see the starting line-up shaken up. Maybe Brian Zoubek will get the start.

Henderson seems a little reserved on the court, I am sure because he is protecting his wrist to some degree. If he can't bring his game 100% as he has done all year, I think perhaps other players should get more minutes. Maybe Nolan and Taylor.

[Troublemaker]

I doubt there will be any major shakeups. I think the coaches and the players realize that they have a very good team with good chemistry, and they just need to get back to playing well. I especially expect Coach K to have a broad view of the season, and that these kinds of ups and downs happen. I expect no significant changes, just an extremely intense team tomorrow. Incidentally, Duke -22 is probably one of the better bets of the college bball season, just because of the situation. I expect the team to come close to covering that twice over. No offense to the Johnnies; it's just a bad spot to be in.

[slower]

Incidentally, Duke -22 is probably one of the better bets of the college bball season, just because of the situation. I expect the team to come close to covering that twice over.

I believe that you are moderately deluded.

[slower]

I meant delusional.

[DukieInKansas]

Does channelsurfing.net know what region you are in? I clicked on the link for Duke and got the dadgum Kansas game. Any ideas?

[dukebdx12]

Does channelsurfing.net know what region you are in? I clicked on the link for Duke and got the dadgum Kansas game. Any ideas?

got the same game also. im in the southeast

[DukieInKansas]

How come CBS can put commercials on their scoreboard but not the game? Guess I'll have to work afterall.

[BD80]

I'm in Michigan and can't get the game on channelsurfing; any other options?

[dukerev]

I'm following on cbssportsline. (Can't see it on tv in Arkansas). What did St. Johns get the tech for?

[ArkieDukie]

got the same game also. im in the southeast

I really don't give a d*** about Kansas. I want to watch Duke!