St. John's @ Xavier (December 31, 2013) Game Thread

[paulxu]

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Xavier University Musketeers (10-3) vs. St. John's Red Storm (9-3)
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. ET
The Cintas Center (10,250), Cincinnati, Ohio

Live Chat (http://www.chatzy.com/32573582761803)

Notes (http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/123013aac.html)

Television: FOX Sports 1 with Gus Johnson (play-by-play) and Bill Raftery (analysis).

Radio:700 WLW-AM play-by-play from Joe Sunderman (‘79). Analysis by Byron Larkin (‘88).

[paulxu]

Gotta keep up with Blobfan.
XU media department a little behind; no news/stats posted yet, or radio, or announcers, etc.

They're no longer the Redmen, now the Red Storm. Their mascot is Johnny Thunderbird. Seriously.

[Titanxman04]

Just had to throw in the Big East logo up top, hmm? Haha, I love it.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Something I like about the past three games is that someone different has been the leading scorer each time out. Martin, Philmore, then the big Stain along with solid contribution from the rest of the club. Last year the only real threat was Semaj but there's five or six guys on this team who can put up 10+ points on any given day.

[sirthought]

I'm guessing as other teams start to key in on Christon defensively we'll see guys have their opportunities. Good news, as we need to keep it balanced. I'm all for getting everyone their points.

[Kahns Krazy]

Noon games on non-holiday weekdays are dumb.

[blobfan]

Agree with previous 2 comments. WF seemed to let in tightly on Semaj during the 2nd half but it's still good to have him on the floor.

And noon games suck, especially when my office is open and I'm out of vacation days. I'll be watching the game cast though and getting very little work done tomorrow between 12-2. Great time to catch up on "filing."

[fellahmuskie]

Noon games on non-holiday weekdays are dumb.

But they're awesome when you live in Russia and the game is on at 9 pm the night of the biggest holiday of the year. My wife and I will be cracking open the champagne to watch Xavier debut in the Big East and ring in the New Year. Thanks for thinking of the fans in Russia, Xavier!

[XUOHTX]

Maiden voyage for the new Flagship.

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[muskiefan82]

Maiden voyage for the new Flagship.

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Massive reps for that!

[paulxu]

Very nice! (can you get Mack's face on the back flag?)

[XUOHTX]

Massive reps for that!

Thanks for the reps, even though you gave me negative reps...

[paulxu]

St. John's may have the best names in the Big East.
One guy named Sir'Dominic and another guy named God'sgift.

[XUOHTX]

Very nice! (can you get Mack's face on the back flag?)

As you wish.

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[XUOHTX]

Just read that Gus Johnson AND Bill Rafferty are doing the game. That is awesome news.

[xujeffjeff]

Will the Dana Garden's be open in the morning???

[paulxu]

As you wish.

Reps! Great job.

[paulxu]

FOX Sports 1
@FOXSports1
Before we even launched as a network on August 17th, we circled this day on the calendar. The #BIGEAST New Year's Eve marathon is HERE!

[muskiefan82]

Thanks for the reps, even though you gave me negative reps...

I will have to make it right at some point. Smartphone started acting up and the wrong button got pushed

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I really want to see how this game shapes up defensive matchup wise. Sampson is going to be a huge problem as we don't really have an athletic guy with his size.

[The_Mack_Pack]

I really want to see how this game shapes up defensive matchup wise. Sampson is going to be a huge problem as we don't really have an athletic guy with his size.

St Johns also doesn't have a guy who can back down or keep Stainbrook off the block. This should be an interesting clash of talent. I feel like UC had similar bigs to what St Johns will be throwing out there today, albeit the Johnnies bigs are more talented.

[American X]

Massive reps for that!


Thanks for the reps, even though you gave me negative reps...

Compensated. Well done.

[BMoreX]

What RPI does FOX use? They just showed a graphic giving us a 27 RPI.

[Kahns Krazy]

What is the record for most shots blocked in a game against us? I'm worried about their shot blocker today.

[paulxu]

Mack and Lavin doing the ad time.

[BMoreX]

Love that Mack pregame speech.

[paulxu]

I'd like to see us pick up the pace a little.

[Kahns Krazy]

Will we ever score in Big East play?

[coasterville95]

Apparently we forgot how to score the ball.

[mistabeecee41]

1st 4 minute war goes to Lavin. We clearly weren't expecting to see that zone off the bat.

[SM#24]

Raf is right; we're getting good looks

[paulxu]

Maybe these guys read the newspaper that we were favored.
Come on X. Get it going.

[GetUp5]

Poor fans. Feet must be hurting by now.

[coasterville95]

What's the record for longest time till first point scored.

[paulxu]

Is it too late to take the under?

[GetUp5]

This is kind of embarrassing.

[paulxu]

Our vaunted in bounds play results in a lay up for them.

Is Jim Boehim coaching St John's?

[coasterville95]

Fans at home - what all has gotten broken watching that first 8 minutes.

[waggy]

I didn't know Lavin is such a pussy.

[Muskie]

Dante looks fired up today. Too bad he's coaching and not playing. I wish id see it a little more on the floor.

Also I had to get a program to verify that's Steve Lavin. He looks old. Which makes me feel old.


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[bjf123]

1st 4 minute war goes to Lavin. We clearly weren't expecting to see that zone off the bat.

As does the second.


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[Titanxman04]

Brutal. Absolutely brutal to watch. X starts hitting and it's all us.

[Titanxman04]

And then the fast break to Semaj. Hopefully that gets things going.

[BMoreX]

You know, being down 6 after not scoring for 8 minutes, I'm OK with.

[Muskie]

Apparently Brad Redford is now the onsite game host.


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[BandAid]

I didn't know Lavin is such a pussy.
Was there any doubt? Look what he's wearing!

[paulxu]

Just tie this baby up by half time.

[oddblob]

this is what happens when jmart starts.

[waggy]

goaltending

[paulxu]

goaltending

Yes. So I'm counting it as tied on the half.

Stupid to give up 4 chances to them on one possession with crappy board work.
Got to do better in second half.

[bjf123]

goaltending

Did they show a replay of it? Not showing it at Cintas.


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[LadyMuskie]

They're going to have to step things up in the second half. No more 8 minute droughts. That's just ridiculous.

[powerofX]

Did they show a replay of it? Not showing it at Cintas.


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Ball coming down ...goaltend. Defenders arm hits rim...goaltend. I guess they canceled each other out

[Muskie]

I'm told Joe Sunderman on the radio said it was not goaltending.


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[BMoreX]

Rick Broering ‏@musketeerreport 5m

Stainbrook was goal tended on the last play. Ref was standing right in front of it. Some how missed it.

[casualfan]

I'm told Joe Sunderman on the radio said it was not goaltending.


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I didn't think it was either and I'm not at the game (out of town for new years). It looked like he was trying to bank it off the backboard so it was still on the way up when he got it IMO.

[LadyMuskie]

I'm told Joe Sunderman on the radio said it was not goaltending.


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Joe said it wasn't. Byron said it was questionable. Mostly Byron is just disgusted with how the team is playing.

[Jesuit4Life]

http://www.snappytv.com/snaps/block-or-goaltending-about-college-basketball-on-fox-sports-1_ln

[BandAid]

It's not the arc of the ball. It's cylinder.

Also, Stainbrook without recspecs...weird

[Muskie]

Peter Rabit was excellent at halftime. Even if he can't pronounce Xavier correctly.


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[coasterville95]

That halftime show is going to make me miss the start if second half. Stop In beer line.

[BMoreX]

Shannon Russell ‏@slrussell 46s

#Xavier didn't shoot one free throw in the 1H. We're headed to the second.

[coasterville95]

Cintas center beer news: Fat Tire is now available. Almost up to the tap.

[BMoreX]

Jmart!

[LadyMuskie]

Here we go!

[coasterville95]

And they go on a year while I'm on the concourse. Should I watch game from out here.

[waggy]

It's Alive! The Cintas Is Alive!

[paulxu]

Classic Martin.
Drains a 3 in perfect rhythm, dumb foul, great rebound/put back, steal for 2.

[LadyMuskie]

Everyone must stay exactly where they are! No jinxes.

[xu82]

And they go on a year while I'm on the concourse. Should I watch game from out here.

Yes - DON'T YOU DARE COME BACK !!!!

[paulxu]

And another layup.
Good Justin this half.

[waggy]

Justin Martin is bringin it right now. Damn. Wish that jam would've went down.

[paulxu]

And they go on a year while I'm on the concourse. Should I watch game from out here.

Have another beer.

[xu82]

Have another beer.

Paul is buying! A round for the house!!!

[LadyMuskie]

This Martin kid, I'll tell ya. What's with him anyway? With his being our leading scorer. What's wrong with him?

[SemajParlor]

Justin martin music

[SemajParlor]

this martin kid, i'll tell ya. What's with him anyway? With his being our leading scorer. What's wrong with him?

not motivated or passionate enough.

[LadyMuskie]

not motivated or passionate enough.

Clearly. 14 points. 3 rebounds. Is he even trying?

[xu82]

Martin seems to lack confidence at times. Catch and shoot looks a lot better than catch, think and shoot. Let's hope this can be a break out game for him that lasts the rest of the season.

[paulxu]

Can we learn to step on somebody's throat?

[waggy]

SJU has some talent Paul.

[paulxu]

Nice acting.

[paulxu]

SJU has some talent Paul.

Agreed. Especially the one guy who doesn't seem to miss anything.
I'm more concerned about how we sort of back off if we get an 8 pt lead. There just seems to be a reduction in intensity or something.
Probably my imagination.

[GoMuskies]

Xavier has never lost a Big East conference game when leading at the under 8 minute timeout. Fact.

[waggy]

Let's get a good look out of this TO.. Stain at the rim.

[Titanxman04]

Xavier has never lost a Big East conference game when leading at the under 8 minute timeout. Fact.

I love facts.

[LadyMuskie]

Facts like that make us the Flagship!

[LadyMuskie]

St. John's leads the nation in blocked shots, but today Xavier has 3 more (9 to SJU's 6) than SJU. per Byron

[Muskie]

I love it. We are in a conference where the refs are intimidated by Steve Lavin.


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[GoMuskies]

Semaj is awesome.

[paulxu]

Hammer down.

[GoMuskies]

George Mikan style!

[xu82]

From my couch it looks like the students are out in force. Is that the case? When is break over?

[GoMuskies]

Does Dee Davis know how short he is? I often wonder. Perhaps someone should point it out to him.

[BMoreX]

From my couch it looks like the students are out in force. Is that the case? When is break over?

January 13th is when school starts back up. Might just be the atmosphere for the first BE game. So students will also miss the Butler and Marquette games.

But so far today, like you said, it's been a good showing. Hope it continues for the next two games.

The Georgetown games (Wed. after break, the 15th) will be rocking.

[xu82]

Does Dee Davis know how short he is? I often wonder. Perhaps someone should point it out to him.

I don't think he has a clue. (He used to be even shorter - OK we all were.) But I don't think we should mention it...

[LadyMuskie]

Can we just end this game now and call it a win?

[BMoreX]

Close this out.

[xu82]

Randolph with a shaky handle a few times today. Not quite the way he looked to start the season. Still, a big contribution from a true freshman.

[BMoreX]

Randolph with a shaky handle a few times today. Not quite the way he looked to start the season. Still, a big contribution from a true freshman.

He had a great first half.

[LadyMuskie]

Justin martin!

[UCGRAD4X]

I think Dee knows…i.e. the high arc and the reverse layups...

[LadyMuskie]

Losing focus at the free throw line . . .

[LadyMuskie]

Flagship!

[GoMuskies]

Just like Fordham and the Ai10, right? Well, same result at least.

[oddblob]

great showing. particularly impressed with dee today. jmart continues to be the most bewildering player on the floor.

excellent w!

[UCGRAD4X]

Dee got it back!

[paulxu]

If you're on Kiawah, I'm buying.

[waggy]

How great was it to have St. Johns come to Cintas? Very cool.

[LadyMuskie]

great showing. particularly impressed with dee today. jmart continues to be the most bewildering player on the floor.

excellent w!

Yeah. Martin's 15 points, 6 rebounds and only 2 fouls were real bewildering.

[XU-PA]

Now that it's over,,, time to go back and look at posts during that first 10 minutes,,,,hee hee hee, The win feels dam good

[BandAid]

This Big East stuff is fun - I don't know what UC was whining about...

I sure hope we continue to schedule hard out of conference foes. I would hate to go the patsy route. There's something about being battle tested come tourney time.

[LadyMuskie]

Someone tell Coaster he can return to his seat now.

[BMoreX]

RPI at 26.

[LadyMuskie]

This Big East stuff is fun - I don't know what UC was whining about...

I sure hope we continue to schedule hard out of conference foes. I would hate to go the patsy route. There's something about being battle tested come tourney time.

Not only tourney time, but I think those tougher non-con games helped us today. You learn more from losses or tough wins than you do from easy wins. We knew the Big East conference was going to be challenging and we need to make sure that we're prepared for those opponents. We shouldn't take the non-conference off to pad a resume like some schools who have leprechauns for coaches.

[NY44]

Great coaching job by Mack. The team didn't handle the zone well at first, but he made a great adjustment going to a faster pace.

A couple points:
-Semaj's unselfishness was great to see.
-This is what can happen when Stainbrook stays out of foul trouble.
-Dee, JMart and Philmore didn't stay at the Horeshoe last night. They were key.

[oddblob]

Yeah. Martin's 15 points, 6 rebounds and only 2 fouls were real bewildering.


if you dont know what im talking about you havent been watching him play this year (or last year for that matter).

good post though.

[GoMuskies]

How great was it to have St. Johns come to Cintas? Very cool.

Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy to be in a league with St. John's and have them visiting us at Cintas. But this ain't Lou Carnesseca's St. John's. I'm much happier that Fordham WON'T be visiting Cintas than the fact that St. John's did!

[LadyMuskie]

if you dont know what im talking about you havent been watching him play this year (or last year for that matter).

good post though.

If you can't give the guy kudos for a well played game and instead have to be passive aggressive, then you should stop tuning in because you're never going to be happy. He was a huge key to our win today, and obviously Mack doesn't find him as lacking as you do.

Nice punctuation though.

[GIMMFD]

This team is exactly that, a team, I love the way they share the ball, we actually look comfortable in a half court set. This has been a really fun year so far, and I'm looking forward for the ride to continue. Hopefully we keep up the good play. Dee, J-Mart, and Zeke all had some pretty good numbers today. Semaj did a little bit of everything, this was just a good team win in my opinion.

[coasterville95]

Perhaps with all the build up to the big east - the players tried too hard the first ten minutes leading to all those missed shots.

[RealDeal]

X still undefeated in Big East conference play since 1973.

[Muskie]

if you dont know what im talking about you havent been watching him play this year (or last year for that matter).

good post though.

Martin is the most frustrating player to watch from my perspective. He can be so dominant and then careless. Great effort by him today though.


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[paulxu]

If he'd have played just a little better they may have named him player of the game.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Impressive win! We have good players in every position and different player can step up and be the MVP on any given day. I am so glad to see that we have apparently overcome the problem of poor FT shooting, which was so frustrating to watch earlier. Now I really feel that we can compete with any team and win, esp. at home..

[drudy23]

Everyone is a threat...haven't had that in a while. All guys that get significant minutes can put it in the basket...makes us very tough to guard.

[RoadWarrior]

Martin is the most frustrating player to watch from my perspective. He can be so dominant and then careless. Great effort by him today.

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Here's hoping the light bulb stay on! At this point, I'd love to see him back for his final year of eligibility.

[LadyMuskie]

This team is exactly that, a team, I love the way they share the ball, we actually look comfortable in a half court set. This has been a really fun year so far, and I'm looking forward for the ride to continue. Hopefully we keep up the good play. Dee, J-Mart, and Zeke all had some pretty good numbers today. Semaj did a little bit of everything, this was just a good team win in my opinion.


Impressive win! We have good players in every position and different player can step up and be the MVP on any given day. I am so glad to see that we have apparently overcome the problem of poor FT shooting, which was so frustrating to watch earlier. Now I really feel that we can compete with any team and win, esp. at home..


Everyone is a threat...haven't had that in a while. All guys that get significant minutes can put it in the basket...makes us very tough to guard.

This. All of this.

[GoMuskies]

Martin was just absolutely fantastic in that five minute stretch to start the second half. I feel like we said that about Jeff Robinson sometimes, too. Let's hope Martin doesn't end up like Jeff Robinson.

[waggy]

Martin was just absolutely fantastic in that five minute stretch to start the second half. I feel like we said that about Jeff Robinson sometimes, too. Let's hope Martin doesn't end up like Jeff Robinson.

Why you hate JMart like that?

[drudy23]

RPI at 26.

Really? Where di you see this? If true, that's an enormous jump from 2 weeks ago.

[BMoreX]

Really? Where di you see this? If true, that's an enormous jump from 2 weeks ago.

http://www.rpiforecast.com/live-rpi.html

[waggy]

It says 40 bmore, but it hasn't updated yet.

[drudy23]

Wow...I never thought we'd even see the 30's after Atlantis.

[BMoreX]

It says 40 bmore, but it hasn't updated yet.

Huh? For me, if you click the link and scroll down, it shows Xavier at 26, in between UConn and Pitt.

[waggy]

Weird. It's updated for me now too.

[oddblob]

Martin is the most frustrating player to watch from my perspective. He can be so dominant and then careless. Great effort by him today though.


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qft

[BandAid]

Here's hoping the light bulb stay on! At this point, I'd love to see him back for his final year of eligibility.

Martin, Abell, and Bluiett - the 3 would be really deep

[NY44]

If you can't give the guy kudos for a well played game and instead have to be passive aggressive, then you should stop tuning in because you're never going to be happy. He was a huge key to our win today, and obviously Mack doesn't find him as lacking as you do.

Nice punctuation though.

Oddblob is saying that JMart is bewildering because he plays like a cold 3 point specialist one game and an unstoppable all around scorer the next. It's an observation of inconsistency, not a complain of a poor performance.

[oddblob]

Oddblob is saying that JMart is bewildering because he plays like a cold 3 point specialist one game and an unstoppable all around scorer the next. It's an observation of inconsistency, not a complain of a poor performance.


^

ladymuskie work on your reading comprehension pls. thanks.

[BMoreX]

Martin, Abell, and Bluiett - the 3 would be really deep

Don't forget Macura.

[gladdenguy]

Great team game today. Even though we struggled from deep this team plays great defense and Mack did a heck of a job today.
Props to JMart.....that span was unreal.
Happy Frickin New Year. Its been a while since we've had a 6 game winning streak through the holidays.

[xu82]

Don't forget Macura.

Not sure, but isn't Macura more of a (tall) 2?

[wkrq59]

Don't forget Macura.

Don't forget Farr, Davis M, Davis D, and maybe even Semaj.

[xu82]

Don't forget Farr, Davis M, Davis D, and maybe even Semaj.

I am happy about the win and trying to enjoy the moment, but it's soooo hard not to look forward to next year (and the ones that follow) with all that fire power coming into the program and the young guys developing.

[SemajParlor]

Great team win.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Reps parlor

[OTRMUSKIE]

Not sure y Martin won't be back. He isn't going pro and he is a starter on a potential top 10 team next year. This team on paper will be sick! Too bad it's just paper :(

[BMoreX]

Not sure, but isn't Macura more of a (tall) 2?

You may be right, I thought he was a 3. Either way, another scorer and shooter.

[Muskie]

Not sure y Martin won't be back. He isn't going pro and he is a starter on a potential top 10 team next year. This team on paper will be sick! Too bad it's just paper :(

The popular theory is that he will graduate this May and be able to do his final year at another school where he could play closer to home/start.
Now that he's playing so well that's not likely.


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[GoMuskies]

The popular theory is that he will graduate this May and be able to do his final year at another school where he could play closer to home/start.
Now that he's playing so well that's not likely.


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Well, we have to free up two scholarships somehow. Semaj is easy, but beyond that the situation just leads to speculation. There's another guy on the roster I suspect is more likely to go, but as far as I know he might be next year's Jimmy Farr.

[TUclutch]

Apparently Brad Redford is now the onsite game host.


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Friend told me Brad will be at several of the games when he is available and will split 50/50 with Lindsey and the games he won't be at she will continue as the main host. I don't really have any complaints about either of them at this point.

[TUclutch]

Well, we have to free up two scholarships somehow. Semaj is easy, but beyond that the situation just leads to speculation. There's another guy on the roster I suspect is more likely to go, but as far as I know he might be next year's Jimmy Farr.

I think the difference between Farr last year and Richards this year is Farr at least worked hard. Richards doesn't and apparently still thinks he should get playing tim because of his natural ability

[GreatWhiteNorth]

No matter how you look at it, with the way they are playing, we do not have enough scholarships for 2014.

[Muskie]

What if the nuclear option happens. Semaj stays. Then we have big issues.


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[BMoreX]

What if the nuclear option happens. Semaj stays. Then we have big issues.


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[LadyMuskie]

^

ladymuskie work on your reading comprehension pls. thanks.

oddblob, learn how to use the English language! Thanks, from all of us who have to read what you attempt to type!

[xu82]

You may be right, I thought he was a 3. Either way, another scorer and shooter.
You can't have too many scorer/shooters! Some guys can spot up and shoot (Brad) and some can drive but lack a reliable jump shot (Semaj? - though improving?) but Macura seems to be a versatile scoring threat. And the other newcomers seem to be good shooters as well.

[xu82]

And Happy New Year to all Muskie fans everywhere!

[bobbiemcgee]

Nice SI piece on Semaj and Team:

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-12-31/xavier-vs-st-johns-semaj-christon-musketeers-steve-lavin-red-storm

[Masterofreality]

Nice SI piece on Semaj and Team:

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-12-31/xavier-vs-st-johns-semaj-christon-musketeers-steve-lavin-red-storm

Yeah, Mike DeUC-oursey decided to get his nose out of YTG's ass long enough to make it over to Cintas.

I like Mike, but he has got to stop with his man-love for the Jaundiced Leprechaun and SucKS.

[XUFan09]

Just got back home to Richmond a few hours ago, after seeing the game in person. What a great event!

Here's (http://fromstaaktomack.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/quick-stats-xavier-70-st-johns-60/) my take on the game, hope you enjoy.

[ballyhoohoo]

Steve Lavin could not coach his way out of Tom Crean's tanning bed

[JTG]

Steve Lavin could not coach his way out of Tom Crean's tanning bed

That's probably why he has former Purdue legend Gene Keady on his bench.

[GoMuskies]

That's probably why he has former Purdue legend Gene Keady on his bench.

Keady looked about 2/3 dead when they showed him on the game broadcast. I'd be interested to know how much he's contributing.

[bleedXblue]

That's probably why he has former Purdue legend Gene Keady on his bench.

His time out calls were almost laughable. He burned quite a few very early into the game.

[X Factor]

Just got back home to Richmond a few hours ago, after seeing the game in person. What a great event!

Here's (http://fromstaaktomack.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/quick-stats-xavier-70-st-johns-60/) my take on the game, hope you enjoy.


Really like the work you put up on your site. I definitely appreciate it.

[American X]

That's probably why he has former Purdue legend Gene Keady on his bench.


Keady looked about 2/3 dead when they showed him on the game broadcast. I'd be interested to know how much he's contributing.

At least BP finally cleaned up that oil slick that had been on his head for 30 years.

[Masterofreality]

Steve Lavin could not coach his way out of Tom Crean's tanning bed

HA!

It won't be long before Lavin will be questioned in NY. He got a reprieve because of his cancer, just like Crean got because of the Kelvin Sampson mess, but it won't be too much longer before both those guys are looked at askance by their respective fan bases unless wins start to come.

[Masterofreality]

That's probably why he has former Purdue legend Gene Keady on his bench.


At least BP finally cleaned up that oil slick that had been on his head for 30 years.

Along with the worst comb over in the History of Mankind.

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[XUFan09]

Really like the work you put up on your site. I definitely appreciate it.

Thanks, I'll try to keep them coming!

[NY44]

HA!

It won't be long before Lavin will be questioned in NY. He got a reprieve because of his cancer, just like Crean got because of the Kelvin Sampson mess, but it won't be too much longer before both those guys are looked at askance by their respective fan bases unless wins start to come.

I happen to know quite a few St Johns fans and they're perception of Lavin is the epitome of Love/Hate. He brings in stellar recruiting classes and the fan base loves him for it during the offseason. Then they see that their players don't progress from their high school days and they hate him. I am really unimpressed by the way he handles/develops talent. It seems like every year it's the same story "next year we're gonna be stacked, our recruiting class is top 10."

[LA Muskie]

I happen to know quite a few St Johns fans and they're perception of Lavin is the epitome of Love/Hate. He brings in stellar recruiting classes and the fan base loves him for it during the offseason. Then they see that their players don't progress from their high school days and they hate him. I am really unimpressed by the way he handles/develops talent. It seems like every year it's the same story "next year we're gonna be stacked, our recruiting class is top 10."

My recollection is that he has also had difficulty getting his commits on campus (or to stay there), due in large part to the fact that he has had to take some risks on the recruiting trail. I'm not sure Lavin is a bad coach (and tend to think he's not) but he's not at the top of the list either.

[Pablo's Brother]

Steve Lavin could not coach his way out of Tom Crean's tanning bed

He smoked us (and Skip) in the NCAA tourney when he was with UCLA.

[GoMuskies]

He smoked us (and Skip) in the NCAA tourney when he was with UCLA.

He had a touch of talent on that team. And they didn't make it too much further afterwards, and it wasn't too much longer after that when his ass was fired.

[boozehound]

I would just like to point out that my son was born during this game. I'm glad Xavier was able to pull out the win. I was wearing X gear all over the hospital all weekend, and my son's first picture features him in a Xavier onesie.

[GoMuskies]

I would just like to point out that my son was born during this game. I'm glad Xavier was able to pull out the win. I was wearing X gear all over the hospital all weekend, and my son's first picture features him in a Xavier onesie.

Congrats!

[waggy]

Cyber-cigar.

[Lloyd Braun]

He had a touch of talent on that team. And they didn't make it too much further afterwards, and it wasn't too much longer after that when his ass was fired.

Didn't they make the FF or EE that year?

[GIMMFD]

I would just like to point out that my son was born during this game. I'm glad Xavier was able to pull out the win. I was wearing X gear all over the hospital all weekend, and my son's first picture features him in a Xavier onesie.

Congratulations man, that is absolutely awesome!! Future X student ;)

[LadyMuskie]

I would just like to point out that my son was born during this game. I'm glad Xavier was able to pull out the win. I was wearing X gear all over the hospital all weekend, and my son's first picture features him in a Xavier onesie.

Congrats! That's awesome! Enjoy your baby boy!