Daily Links - Orange Outwit, Outplay & Outlast

by Sean Keeley on Feb 19, 2010 3:27 PM EST

CuseConfidential.com - Orange outlast Hoyas
The rivalry between Syracuse and Georgetown has featured dozens of games that have gone back and forth, seven that went to overtime and a handful of blowouts. Then there was the one played Thursday night, which stands in a class by itself.

Sully's Court: 'Cuse proves itself again - The Boston Globe College Sports Blog - Boston.com
Here's the message: Syracuse is good enough to repel a outstanding comeback by a good team and there's no question it can win it all; Georgetown can't be trusted to play well consistently.

In battle of attrition, Syracuse outlasts Georgetown - Joe Lemire - SI.com
"This whole season I've felt like I'm a mismatch for guys who are 4's or 5's guarding me -- I feel like I can take them off the dribble," said Joseph, noting those same jeering fans all wore sad and droopy faces after his basket and adding with a smile, "I probably have a few texts from some of them right now."

SB Nation's College Hoops Power 16: Remember That Guy? - SB Nation
The Orange clock in at No. 3 and we remember Preston Shumpert.

An in-depth look at college basketball's player of the year race
Johnson was cruising along at the top for a while, but a rough fall coupled with Evan Turner's emergence really set him back. He will need to close the season with a vengeance to even have a chance at catching Turner and Wall at this point. Although a Syracuse Big East regular season title wouldn't hurt.

Tickets still available for Syracuse game at Providence on Feb. 23 | Orange Basketball Blog - syracuse.com
Providence College officials announced today that there are still some tickets available for the Providence-Syracuse game on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center.

Wishing Brad Bierman a speedy recovery | Orange Basketball Blog - syracuse.com
Brad Bierman, who has covered Syracuse University sports for 30 years, suffered a heart attack on Wednesday night. He is recovering in a Philadelphia area hospital.

Battling for a #1 seed - Hammer and Rails
Here are my six #1 seed contenders as of right now: Kansas (25-1), Kentucky (25-1), Syracuse (24-2), Villanova (22-3), Purdue (22-3), Duke (22-4)

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re: Syracuse unable to close out the hoya ,,,

AO played 13 minutes. One. Three. He had 5 fouls called on him. whips out the abacus that’s one foul every two and a half minutes. Jackson and Wes didn’t fare too much better. I find it concerning that in a 40 minute basketball game more than 45 fouls can be called. Granted the double T to Rautins and Wright for barking at each other adds up, but it’s exactly what happened during the Pitt loss (Pitt brings the ball up the court, passes around the perimeter for 32 seconds, and then gets a whistle. Rinse, and repeat).

Meh. I learned that Syracuse can win in tough places and that Dash Riley ain’t ready for prime-time yet. Next year could be interesting with three 7-footers on the roster.

by Fly Rodder on Feb 19, 2010 4:07 PM EST reply actions