College Hoops Thread '10-'11

Originally Posted by The Poet

# 10 Syracuse: Last year the Orange began the season off of everyone's radar, and ended up near the top of the heap. This year they start off getting a fair amount of respect, and are thus set up to disappoint their fans. Don't misunderstand . . . Boeheim has some players, and his zone will always win a few games he maybe should not win. But it always loses him a few too. Also, he's not going to sneak up on any of the "haves" this year, and some of the Big East "have-nots" are improved.

Being from Syracuse and employed part time at the University, this is where my allegiances lie. I think SU really has a chance of making it to the top this year. We just need to improve on ball handling (read: less turnovers). UNDEFEATED THUS FAR!

[Parshooter]

I highly doubt any team will go undefeated this year. As long as the Bucks are in the top 4 at tourney time, and get a #1 seed, that's all that matters, to that point.

[The Poet]

Originally Posted by staminator

Being from Syracuse and employed part time at the University, this is where my allegiances lie. I think SU really has a chance of making it to the top this year. We just need to improve on ball handling (read: less turnovers). UNDEFEATED THUS FAR!

Yes indeed they are. And if they can get through the next few weeks, against Cincy, Pitt, 'Nova, an improved Seton Hall and Marquette, then U. Conn, you might actually have a valid point.

Originally Posted by Parshooter

I highly doubt any team will go undefeated this year. As long as the Bucks are in the top 4 at tourney time, and get a #1 seed, that's all that matters, to that point.

And I also can't see any team going without a loss (well, maybe San Diego State in the regular season, but not through April). But I've also come to the realization that a #1 seed means little after the first weekend. Just look at last year as an example. Bragging rights does not win games in March. That's my , and worth every penny.

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