Syracuse Basketball Midnight Madness: Orange Legends Return To Dome
by Sean Keeley on Oct 11, 2011 4:28 PM EDT
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When you first heard about the Midnight Madness event set for this Friday night, it sounded pretty awful. Tone Loc. A Jersey Shore girl. Some act from America's Got Talent.
What was going on? What were the justifications for all of this? What did any of those people add to an event that's supposed to be about the Syracuse Orange men's and women's basketball teams?
It took a little domestic violence to get the ball rolling but pretty soon Tone Loc was out. Apparently, so was Jersey Shore lady.
In was Meek Mill, who you and I might think is the worst rapper to ever exist, but is a genius addition considering he's good buddies with Dion Waiters and almost-certainly a favorite of some impending recruits who may be in the building.
(Seriously, I listened to that song of his after this was announced and...I mean, look, I'm not the target audience, I get that. I'm a suburban white Jew who lists Ben Folds and Kate Rusby amongst his favorite musical acts, so, you know. But I grew up in the early 90's, the halcyon days of hip-hop, if you will. I know my Nice N'Smooth from my Dr. Dre from my Cut Chemist. If it sounds good, I can dig it. But...SWEET MOTHER that is some terrible music. And with that, I officially do not understand The Kids anymore.)
ANYway, the point is, I don't have to get the music, I just need to know that everything being done for Midnight Madness is in the best interest of the Syracuse University basketball program.
And this latest news is EXACTLY what we've been waiting to hear:
Some of the greatest names in Syracuse history will take to the Carrier Dome court during Syracuse's Midnight Madness event this Friday.
Syracuse legends Derrick Coleman, Hakim Warrick, Billy Owens, Pearl Washington, John Wallace, Donte Greene, Jonny Flynn, Wes Johnson, Roosevelt Bouie, Andy Rautins and Donte Greene will take part in a historic Orange alumni game.
According to the guy running the show, Carmelo Anthony has been invited but has yet to RSVP. (Update: He's in!)
Members of the coaching staff, including Gerry McNamara, Lazarus Sims, Mike Hopkins and Adrian Autry, might also compete. No word on whether or not Bernie Fine will suit up as well.
About the only thing that could make this any better is if it were some kind of Syracuse All-Stars vs. Villains match-up, like they're doing in Kentucky. Alas, maybe next year.
Players will be signing autographs and posing for pics as well.
The event will be featured on ESPNU and ESPN3.com so all of us can enjoy the festivities.
Gotta say, if Midnight Madness started out sound like a "don't want to," it's officially become a "can't miss." Nice save, everyone.
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Aside from the liberal use of the term "Legend" that sounds pretty cool.
Also, one of Meek Millz songs makes the claim that he goes “hard in da paint”. Seems like he could provide a valuable lesson for some of our bigs.
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Syracuse found themselves in trouble… What they had created to be a celebration of athletics had turned into a sideshow. New guests weren’t helping the situation, and there wasn’t much hope that things were going to get better anytime soon. So Syracuse was proactive, returning its focus to the recognition of sport and tradition that had been its goal all along.
Oh wait… we’re talking about Midnight Madness now?
Go, fight, and win.
Hope Pearl and Coleman don't hurt themselves.
But its cool. Is Moten still overseas playing? Where is he? Be cool if he was there.
I'm going with Hak
He used to get it in with a chick that lived on my floor in Flint Hall my soph year. His taste in women isn’t that spectacular.
"If I ain't gonna be part of the greatest, I gotta be the greatest myself." Busta Rhymes
by FeloniousPhunk on Oct 12, 2011 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
He married his college sweetheart.
For real-time 'Cuse banter, check me out at: http://twitter.com/#!/TeabagDunk
by I miss DIAP! on Oct 12, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
And that doesn't mean he won't bang some chick from Jersey?
"If I ain't gonna be part of the greatest, I gotta be the greatest myself." Busta Rhymes
by FeloniousPhunk on Oct 13, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice work, SU Athletics!
That alumni scrimmage sounds entertaining as hell. There are some iconic names on that list, representing over three decades of SU hoops history from the Louie & Bouie era of the late 70s through the present day, with at least two players from each of the two late-era Final Four teams.
Will the now-hefty Pearl Washington pull off one more nasty crossover and drive into the lane, finishing with a floater over the beachball-sized melon of DC? Will Donte’ flash the ‘Dynasty’ sign and jack up a shot every time he gets a touch? Will Hakim dunk over an elderly Roosevelt Bouie in classic yambag to the grill fashion? Will both teams play the 2-3, forcing Andy and GMac trade 28-foot 3 pointers over the top of the zone all night? Will Jonny Flynn play every minute of the game (and with a giant grin on his face)? Will John Wallace take his squad on his shoulders and leave with a victory? Will Carmelo suddenly materialize in mid-air above Jim Boeheim Court before descending to the hardwood whilst everyone in the building falls to their knees sobbing and speaking in tongues?
Sounds like a blast, especially for the parents in the Midnight Madness crowd that are growing an Orange (or two) and are willing to take advantage of the opportunity to regale their young’ns with tales of Syracuse hardwood glory from bygone days.
by ForthCountry on Oct 11, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Marty Headd!
Why no fargin’ Marty Headd!?
by NoXCUSE99 on Oct 11, 2011 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My idea: Our Legends vs. our version of the 'Generals'
Suit up the ‘Legends’ against say maybe:
DeShuan Williams
Josh Wright
Louis McCrosky
Matt Gorman
Eric Williams
Dayshawn Wright
Bill Celuck
Dave Siock
Tony Bland!
Needs to transfer back! Tony Bland!!! Hahahaha, jk.
Since the early 1990's I have not been able to get Mike Hopkins' bloody face out of my brain. I don't remember what game it was but I'll never forget that as my first memory of SU basketball. Mike Hopkins, bloody face, bloody nose, all for the love of Syracuse.
I didn't go there ...
We had a some transfers who did pretty well, albeit in lesser leagues ( in come cases much lesser). Rock Lloyd, Sekunda, Hughs, Bland, Manning, Lazer, Spann, etc. etc.
Melo is the icing on the cake!
But then again, what else does he have to do. He can just buy the top 2 floors at the Sheraton for the month and greet every recruit new player that comes around. then touch up his skills in his own building. Sounds like a “Win Win” scenario.
SU 97
Are those the same Kids
who keep getting on my goddamn lawn all the time?
Victor Cruz is the 2011 Ahmad Bradshaw. He giveth, and he taketh away.
by bigbluethruandthru on Oct 12, 2011 10:39 AM EDT reply actions
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