2008/2009 Big East Thread

[ryanm1058123]

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Truck got mugged. Typical.

[ryanm1058123]

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BTW, Devin Ebanks = Big East POTY next year

[crques]

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No foul on that shot. He didn't touch him during the shooting motion, and the kid was kicking his leg out towards the defender when they bumped hits. Good game. Go Orange.

Dude, Deedledork's body fell into him as he was coming down from the block attempt. It wasn't during the shot but clearly should have been called and it should have been shots for WVU, although not 3 of them.

[AnybodyKilla]

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Dont be bitter, this game like last nights game were badly officiated both ways. Bad way to end the game, but to now be saying there gonna lay a egg and stuff is selfish because you guys got calls to, it happens. Get some rest for the NCAAs

Good game WV

Hopefully atleast a 4 seed.

[crques]

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Dont be bitter, this game like last nights game were badly officiated both ways. Bad way to end the game, but to now be saying there gonna lay a egg and stuff is selfish because you guys got calls to, it happens. Get some rest for the NCAAs

Good game WV

Hopefully atleast a 4 seed.

The only reason I said they are going to lay an egg is because physically and emotionally they are spent. Louisville has something to prove and they are trying to impress the committee enough to get a #1 seed.......not to mention that they are much fresher than Syracuse after the past 2 nights. I say Louisville wins by at least 20 tomorrow night for those reasons and those reasons only. I'm not taking anything away from Syracuse. That was a great game and Flynn is a hell of a player. I just thought it was a crappy ending and a foul should have been called. I don't have a problem with anyone on Syracuse's roster except for Devendorf. I can't stand that arrogant clown that wants to be some big badass. It's a shame that he can't just play ball and act like he's been there before, rather than all that trash talking and showboating. He should take lessons from his much more humble teammate, Flynn.

On a positive note though, with that win I would say that the women of Manhattan are probably safe tonight and after celebrating with his teammates, he'll probably be too tired to beat anyone.

[J0nnD0ugh]

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I was watching mostly the ACC, so I can't say about the officiating as a whole. But if there is a complaint to be made, its not on that shot from WV. That wasn't a foul that should have been called. It was good defense. Not to mention it would have been 2 shots, not 3 since he was across the line. Mtneers should be upset that travel wasn't called in the last 4 seconds of regulation when Syracuse inbounded the ball.

[Bornindamecca]

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I honestly thought he was kicking that leg out kinda far, and moving after the shot was released. I'm not saying there wasn't contact, but I think it was partially created by an erratic post-shot motion. I like the no-call, especially since the block was clean. Look at the replay again. No way he was going straight up and down.

[crques]

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I honestly thought he was kicking that leg out kinda far, and moving after the shot was released. I'm not saying there wasn't contact, but I think it was partially created by an erratic post-shot motion. I like the no-call, especially since the block was clean. Look at the replay again. No way he was going straight up and down.

That call gets made 90% of the time though. The officials didn't have the benefit of replay and their obviously was contact and a call should have been made. Devendorf wasn't jumping straight up for the block. He was coming at an angle. I've seen worse fouls, but still that one should have been called. The previous post was right though, there was a huge walking call missed that should have given WVU the ball back under their goal at the end of regulation. I just went back and watched the replay of it. Of course Tim Higgins was the one standing there not calling it. I swear to God he hates WVU for some reason. He always turns the other cheek when there are calls that should be in their favor.

Oh well, it pisses me off that they lost but now at least maybe they'll move into a #5 seed and Ebanks is playing awfully well heading into the Tournament next weekend. I think the loss tonight and the way it went down will only make them hungrier, and gear them for another Sweet 16 run, or maybe more I hope. I think I'm going to call it a night now and try to sleep this one off. I have an 18 month old that will up and ready to go full throttle in about 5 1/2 hours and I'm already sleep deprived after the 6 OT game last night. LOL

[J0nnD0ugh]

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I honestly thought he was kicking that leg out kinda far, and moving after the shot was released. I'm not saying there wasn't contact, but I think it was partially created by an erratic post-shot motion. I like the no-call, especially since the block was clean. Look at the replay again. No way he was going straight up and down.

Dev got a piece of the shot & the WV player fell in order to try to get the bailout. That's how I saw it.

[Cusefan]

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Considering the Refs gave WV 2 points earlier in the game because they missed a shot clock violation, this should have been a moot point.

All of this devondorf hating is kind of funny to me. Naturally this is new to me because Syracuse has never had such a hated player in recent memory. But the kid plays his heart out and makes clutch shots, what more could a fan ask?

So everyone keep on saying how Tired Syracuse is going to be tomorrow, Im sure they love being the underdog.

[Cusefan]

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BTW, Devin Ebanks = Big East POTY next year

Flynn Said he will return for his Junior Season, so as long as he says he is returning, he is the POTY next year.

[ehh]

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LOL @ having a real debate over next year's POY right now.

Anyway, it will be interesting to see how Cuse handles UL full court pressure tomorrow. Slick Rick will have that on all game and be changing lines like usual to try and wear down the Cuse.

2-2-1 vs 2-3 zone.

[Candyman5]

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No foul on that shot. He didn't touch him during the shooting motion, and the kid was kicking his leg out towards the defender when they bumped hits. Good game. Go Orange.

Thats what I saw, a player that went up for the shot then put his leg out as far as he could so he could try to get the foul. Good no call.

[Lzydd]

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Does anyone know the name of the orchestra-y song ESPN is using during the Big East tourney? Thanks.

[crques]

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Considering the Refs gave WV 2 points earlier in the game because they missed a shot clock violation, this should have been a moot point.

All of this devondorf hating is kind of funny to me. Naturally this is new to me because Syracuse has never had such a hated player in recent memory. But the kid plays his heart out and makes clutch shots, what more could a fan ask?

So everyone keep on saying how Tired Syracuse is going to be tomorrow, Im sure they love being the underdog.

The refs blew an inbounds call on the 60 footer by Devendorf too. Go back and look and you'll see that the guy throwing the inbounds pass never even took the ball out of bounds before inbounding......and of course Higgins' fat *** is standing right there looking at it. I know it's hardly ever looked at but technically it is a violation. The 3 points from that outweighs the 2 points WVU got from the shot clock mistake. Oh well......it's over now. By the way, this isn't a knock on you, but it's ridiculous to be naming Player of the Year for next year already. It could be Flynn, it could be Ebanks.......or hell it could one of 50 other Big East players.