Live NCAA Tournament Fan Q&A: Syracuse vs. Ohio State
Saturday March 24, 2012
9:02
The Post-Standard: 
Hey, gang. We'll be getting the Q&A and discussion going once the game ends, so stick around and join us to talk about the game.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:02 The Post-Standard
9:29
The Post-Standard: 
Final score: Ohio State 77, Syracuse 70.

Donnie Webb will be joining us any second. I'm George Owens behind the P-S logo.

First impressions of the game, anyone?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:29 The Post-Standard
9:29
Donnie Webb: 
So, who thinks there might be some type of nuclear explosion with Jim Boeheim's post-game press conference? He was barking at tournament director Jeff Hathaway during the game. Probably wasn't pleasant.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:29 Donnie Webb
9:29
[Comment From GreggGregg: ] 
So was that the last we see Dion in Orange?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:29 Gregg
9:30
The Post-Standard: 
I'll have some stats in just a moment.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:30 The Post-Standard
9:30
Donnie Webb: 
Syracuse outrebounded 37-22. I know you want to vent on the officials, but that's just pathetic.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:30 Donnie Webb
9:31
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Scoop can hang his head high. Joseph should be ashamed.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:31 Guest
9:31
[Comment From Jon W.Jon W.: ] 
I am just...despondent. Please tell me something--anything that will make me feel better right now. Dion coming back, Noel commits...anything.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:31 Jon W.
9:31
[Comment From redred: ] 
Couldn't believe some of the touch calls which made it tough for su to drive to basket, but then, when they did, they missed some easy layups. Kris Joseph... not great senior leadership tonight.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:31 red
9:32
Donnie Webb: 
Ohio State's frontline killed Syracuse. Bufford 13 points and 9 rebounds. Thomas 14 points and 9 rebounds. Sullinger 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:32 Donnie Webb
9:32
[Comment From BrianBrian: ] 
OSU hit big shots Syracuse didn't
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:32 Brian
9:32
[Comment From jonjon: ] 
I think poor officating hurt our team tonight , our players were discourged you could see it in there faces
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:32 jon
9:32
[Comment From JeffJeff: ] 
What conference were these officials from? Are we sure they were NCAA officials at all and not some local Boston residents? They were terrible the whole game from both ends.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:32 Jeff
9:32
[Comment From fredfred: ] 
Joseph let us down he was sleep walking most of the game
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:32 fred
9:32
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Loss of Melo finally caught up with us. Too bad we never got to see this team at full strength.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:32 Guest
9:33
[Comment From MeMe: ] 
We had to no from this point on a night with terrible shooting coupled with bad rebounding would guaranty an end to the season. Teams at this point aren't here by accident. Not a good night for Dion to go "ghost mode".
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:33 Me
9:33
[Comment From JoeJoe: ] 
Fouls killed syracuse. Couldn't play aggressive. 28 points for Ohio state from the line. The foul situation changed the game.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:33 Joe
9:33
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
Thought that Waiters missed way too many shots in the first half. Could not seal the deal.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:33 Jeff in Rochester
9:34
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
We will never know what this game would have been like with reasonable officiating - it really ruined what could have been a great game. Cuse did not play that well but showed a ton of heart...
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:34 Guest
9:34
Donnie Webb: 
Even with the loss of Melo, Syracuse had its opportunities. When Kris Joseph and Dion Waiters have games like that, there's no escaping defeat.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:34 Donnie Webb
9:34
The Post-Standard: 
SU scoring:

Triche 15, Jardine 14, Joseph 10, Waiters 9, Fair 8, Christmas 6, Southerland 5, Keita 3
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:34 The Post-Standard
9:34
[Comment From BrianBrian: ] 
Refs didn't help because they took some of the aggressiveness away with the ticky tack
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:34 Brian
9:34
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Dion picked a lousy time to play his worst game of the season.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:34 Guest
9:34
[Comment From jonjon: ] 
I am still proud of our team !!! they played extremely well in the face of all the distractions this season
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:34 jon
9:35
Donnie Webb: 
Syracuse missed three layups in the first half - one by Joseph and two by Dion (one in which he blew a dunk). Joseph dribbled the ball out of bounds twice on the baseline. Dion did it at the end of the game. Killer turnovers.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:35 Donnie Webb
9:35
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
very ticky tackey ghost fouls
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:35 Jeff in Rochester
9:35
[Comment From MeMe: ] 
I too am proud..they battled...Keita gave more than I thought he could....I'd be super optomistic if Dion came back....but I worry he's already chasing the paper!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:35 Me
9:36
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
Officials were bad, but not why we lost game. Fab was missed sorely, but not why we lost game. Easy layups missed along with Kris' feeble attempts to go left toward baseline will be how I remember this one.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:36 Brandon
9:36
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Could have used Melo. officiating was much too tight. not able to get any rythum going as a resault. Refs plain sucked!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:36 Steve
9:36
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Have fun in Europe Joseph
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:36 Mike
9:36
[Comment From reality...reality...: ] 
Boeheim choked this one..and Noels going to Kentucky...
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:36 reality...
9:36
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
Tough end to a great year!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:36 14CANADA
9:36
Donnie Webb: 
For the record, Syracuse whistled for 28 fouls. Ohio State was hit with 20.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:36 Donnie Webb
9:36
[Comment From fredfred: ] 
We're all disappointed but the guys had a great season. I for one can't wait for the next season to start
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:36 fred
9:37
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Melo changes the zone completely. Interior would never be as soft as it was tonight.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:37 Guest
9:37
[Comment From BrianBrian: ] 
Killer turnovers late in 2nd half. Hard to take loss knowing they did go out with best from KJ and Dion
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:37 Brian
9:37
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
We beat ourselves
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:37 Brandon
9:37
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
Melo owes the team an apology but I doubt we will ever hear from him again. Some of the worst officiating in the tournament so far; on both sides. We needed Joseph to step up and he looked lost.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:37 Mark
9:37
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
The refs really decided that game
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:37 Tony Danza
9:37
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
outcome predetermined by officiating cew!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:37 Guest
9:38
[Comment From MeMe: ] 
Ohio St made more shots...give them credit...some of those 3's in the final 10 mins were highly contested.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:38 Me
9:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
great year Melo let the whole city of Syracuse down and I am sure he cares less...all that off season work for nothing
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:38 Guest
9:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I agree we beat ourselves. Amazing it was that close with as poorly as we played offensively.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:38 Guest
9:38
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
I for one thought we'd be done at the round of 32 without Fab, they showed alot of heart to get to this point but feel short!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:38 14CANADA
9:38
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
Melo's SUPPORT system also owes the team (and us fans) an apology. That support system is Boeheim and his program.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:38 Brandon
9:39
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Keita deserves so much praise, Joseph and Dion were just bad
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:39 Mike
9:39
[Comment From Jack HammerJack Hammer: ] 
Melo should look good handing out Gatorade in the D league.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:39 Jack Hammer
9:39
Donnie Webb: 
This was a Final Four team that simply did not play well. Officiating changed the way the game was played, but had nothing to do with rough games from Joseph and Waiters. Syracuse not good enough to ovecome Ohio State when those two go 6-for-19. Joseph had 2 rebounds. Two? Man, that's just not good.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:39 Donnie Webb
9:40
[Comment From RalphRalph: ] 
Was it me, or was the officiating increadible lousy!? Refs decided this game, not the players!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:40 Ralph
9:40
[Comment From Jack HammerJack Hammer: ] 
Well, time to start feeding Trevor Cooney the rock!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:40 Jack Hammer
9:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I hope we get the #1 recruit to help with our size....c'mon MCW talk to yur bro!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:40 Guest
9:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Why sit Scoop for so many minutes down stretch? He kept us close in second half while Joseph was fumbling game away.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:40 Guest
9:40
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Joseph plays with no heart or energy it seems, he went from one of my favorite players to least this season
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:40 Mike
9:41
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
BT played with heart- he whatever was asked
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:41 NJCuse
9:41
The Post-Standard: 
Ohio State was the kind of team where the absence of Melo was a killer for SU. Sullinger is so physical inside. Keita played fairly well tonight (10 rebounds), but Melo's defense might have been able to make a difference.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:41 The Post-Standard
9:41
Donnie Webb: 
Boeheim did bench Joseph during one particularly brutal stretch of the second half. Not sure why Scoop - who had a terrific game - spent so much time seated at the end.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:41 Donnie Webb
9:41
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Joseph second team all American? Get real.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:41 Guest
9:41
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Scoop, Triche, Southerland, Fair, Ketia was a best lineup but hardly played that way
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:41 Mike
9:42
The Post-Standard: 
NJCuse: Triche played a nice game tonight. Not enough help.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:42 The Post-Standard
9:42
[Comment From SuzieSuzie: ] 
never seen so many fouls called. thought tha took SU totally out of their game
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:42 Suzie
9:42
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
Scoop was getting harrassed by Aaron Craft all night. The only time he got some action was on a screen when he could get separation. Else, craft was all over him. That is why he was not in that long compared to triche.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:42 Jeff in Rochester
9:42
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
The good news here is that perhaps his poor performance in this game will keep Waiters around for one more year. He has tools and heart. Just needs some experience. He let the game take over.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:42 Mark
9:42
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Anyone think Jimmy is done?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:42 Guest
9:42
Donnie Webb: 
Triche missed a big shot (a 3) with a chance to take the lead late after Orange got off the mat.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:42 Donnie Webb
9:43
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
Keita better bulk up if he wants to play more
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:43 Jeff in Rochester
9:43
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
if you think Waiters is coming back I have a bridge to sell you
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:43 Tony Danza
9:43
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
well good scoop/bad scoop is officially done....he had a good game
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:43 Mike
9:43
[Comment From fredfred: ] 
JB isn't done yet still got 3 or 4 more years in him
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:43 fred
9:44
Donnie Webb: 
Jimmy has been quoted a bit this week saying coaching isn't fun. I guess you never know, but you know he's dying right now because this was a Final Four team. He'll want to get back there.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 Donnie Webb
9:44
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Waiters is gone
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 Mike
9:44
[Comment From Will I AmWill I Am: ] 
I agree. We did not have our best game, but the officiating crew took this game over. Whay a shame.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 Will I Am
9:44
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
Give OSU credit for tough defense. The 'Cuse wasn't big enough to shake it loose inside.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 Mark
9:44
[Comment From Jack HammerJack Hammer: ] 
Joseph with 4 TO's, all 3 guards had 2 each.....that didn't help.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 Jack Hammer
9:44
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
May have been Jimmy's last best shot.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 Guest
9:44
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
Should have known a ref named higgins would screw us somehow
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 frank
9:44
[Comment From fredfred: ] 
Keita played the game of his life lets give him some credit
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:44 fred
9:45
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
What position do you draft a sophomore (waiters) who did not even start a college game?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:45 Jeff in Rochester
9:45
[Comment From JoeJoe: ] 
Waiters got in foul trouble way too early. Joseph did not play well. The way the game was officiated changed the way it was played.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:45 Joe
9:45
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
refs changed the tempo as well. Some calls were absolutely awful. cummulatively these added up
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:45 bobfan
9:45
Donnie Webb: 
Tough defense? Did you see the ole defense on those Scoop drives at the end? Not much defense on those three layups Syracuse blew in the first half. Orange had more than enough chances to win the game.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:45 Donnie Webb
9:45
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
next years team will be a favorite to win it all
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:45 Tony Danza
9:45
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
ohio state out muscled us for sure....but the refs shook us and mase us tentative
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:45 Mike
9:45
[Comment From Jack HammerJack Hammer: ] 
So if Dion is gone.....that leave MCW, Triche, Fair, Southerland, Rak as starting 5???
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:45 Jack Hammer
9:46
[Comment From JensterJenster: ] 
I think Orange fans should be proud of this team. All they faced this year and made it to the Elite 8...they are an amazing squad and I for one am proud to be a Cuse' fan! Coach JB and the Orange ballers rock!!!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:46 Jenster
9:46
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Scoop was allowed to go to the hoop cuz everyone had 3-4 fouls by then!!!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:46 Guest
9:46
[Comment From Keith in CTKeith in CT: ] 
Boeheim on ESPN News now if everyone is interested
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:46 Keith in CT
9:46
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
so you are saying they beat themselves
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:46 bobfan
9:46
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
SU loyalty aside. Waiters has a much bigger paycheck .... I am talking total comp here .... if he stays. Has some potential as a marketing play but needs a better finish to a year than this.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:46 Mark
9:47
The Post-Standard: 
Twitter was going crazy during the game with complaints about officials, wishing they would just let both teams play.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:47 The Post-Standard
9:47
Donnie Webb: 
Syracuse got outrebounded 37-22. Yes, Orange beat themselves by their epic failure to compete on the boards.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:47 Donnie Webb
9:47
[Comment From fredfred: ] 
Jenater couldn't agree more it was a great season the guys gave us one hell of a ride
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:47 fred
9:47
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
Thanks for the heads up on ESPN. Channel 25 in Rochester.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:47 Jeff in Rochester
9:47
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
feel bad for scoop
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:47 bobfan
9:47
[Comment From Jack HammerJack Hammer: ] 
I don't see how Dion ends up any better than Flynn if he goes out now....I wouldn't even see him getting picked top 10.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:47 Jack Hammer
9:48
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
has Melo left school?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:48 Guest
9:48
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
will scoop get a shot in nba? second rounder?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:48 bobfan
9:49
The Post-Standard: 
Scoop at the press conference: Not going to the Final Four hurts, but not playing anymore with teammates will hurt more.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:49 The Post-Standard
9:49
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
who cares about melo
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:49 frank
9:49
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
melo who?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:49 bobfan
9:49
The Post-Standard: 
Kris Joseph breaking down at press conference now. "It's tough knowing my career is over and I won't play with these guys again."
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:49 The Post-Standard
9:49
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
there is only one Melo...plays for the Knicks
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:49 Mike
9:49
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
thats not the question Frank the tank
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:49 Guest
9:49
[Comment From fredfred: ] 
I think Scoop will be headed to Europe
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:49 fred
9:50
[Comment From BrianBrian: ] 
Two SU teams hurt by missing big man in the end. A.O. had no control the other mellow should have been apart of this last game.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:50 Brian
9:50
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
Will KJ be drafted?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:50 Jeff in Rochester
9:50
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Kris should have showed that emotion on the court
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:50 Mike
9:51
Donnie Webb: 
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder with Scoop. All it takes is one team. If Johnny Flynn is being bounced around and on the edge of falling out of the league, I just don't see Scoop in the same conversation.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 Donnie Webb
9:51
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Feel bad for Scoop.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 Guest
9:51
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
I think his stock plumeted in the draft Jeff....he will have to do good in Chicago and pre-draft camps
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 Mike
9:51
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
Next up SU football! Gosh I relly wish we won :(!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 14CANADA
9:51
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
None of these guys outside of maybe Dion are getting drafted.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 Guest
9:51
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
Agreed on Kris Joseph being a cold fish.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 Jeff in Rochester
9:51
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
Totally agree with the comment regarding the missed layups etc. cause when you are up against a good defense you had better take advantage of the opportunities.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 Mark
9:51
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
It would be nice when we are a one seed to have our starting center actually play in the tournament for once. jeeez
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:51 frank
9:52
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
UGH...how many fball games do we have to endure before Midnight Madness?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:52 Guest
9:52
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
Joesph certainly played himself out of the 1st round at the end of the year...Melo may be out of it as well...Dion will be close to the lottery
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:52 Tony Danza
9:52
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
mark hit it on the head
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:52 bobfan
9:52
The Post-Standard: 
One thing about Melo and the draft: You can't teach size.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:52 The Post-Standard
9:52
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
They normally close on the layups and if you can't make the easy ones, you are going to lose.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:52 Jeff in Rochester
9:53
[Comment From yodayoda: ] 
they played like they didnt want to win b/c then they would have to play another game
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:53 yoda
9:53
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
by the sounds of it you can't teach Melo ANYTHING!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:53 Guest
9:53
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
i would love to see melo go up against howard
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:53 frank
9:53
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Dion needs to stay....scoop should tell em so..get an education
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:53 Guest
9:53
Donnie Webb: 
I know Baye is what he is, but how many chances around the baskets did he have and fail to convert? They all add up. Triche missed one at the end when he was fouled. Of course, he had one taken away on the controversial charging call (in which Jim got a technical).
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:53 Donnie Webb
9:54
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
dion needs to stay. He'll have a lot more minutes...
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:54 Jeff in Rochester
9:54
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
You can only teach if the student shows up in class.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:54 Mark
9:54
Donnie Webb: 
Dion isn't staying. He nearly left a year ago.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:54 Donnie Webb
9:54
[Comment From fitzbahfitzbah: ] 
67 free throws, game was controlled by the refs, from a guy who has reffed hundreds of games thru the high school level, that was just wrong
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:54 fitzbah
9:54
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
KJ was not good but usually when one player doesn't do well another steps up-no one did this game
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:54 NJCuse
9:54
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
We had so many opportunities to win this and blew them. The officiating didn't help either. But in the end, we have to own this loss. OSU played tougher and Syracuse unraveled too many times, missed shots they never miss, and played as though they were already defeated. We beat ourselves.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:54 Jake
9:54
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
there is 0 chance Dion stays
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:54 Tony Danza
9:55
The Post-Standard: 
Su was 20-of-25 from the FT line tonight. Ohio St. was 31-of-42.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:55 The Post-Standard
9:55
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
will we be below the APR for the tounrey with Melo leaving like he did?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:55 Mike
9:55
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
dion is gone people. it will be cooney and mcw and triche next yr
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:55 frank
9:55
Donnie Webb: 
Jake: I totally agree about Ohio State being tougher. There were a couple of loose balls on the floor and not a single Syracuse player ever went after them. That's a lack of desire and toughness. Same thing about rebounding. What happened tonight on the boards is totally unacceptable.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:55 Donnie Webb
9:56
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
Where does Dion get drafted? If he's not top 10, then why go early?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:56 Jeff in Rochester
9:56
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
Melo will be in an orange jersey again before Waiters is
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:56 Tony Danza
9:56
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
I am glad SU is not in the big ten, what a boring league.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:56 bobfan
9:56
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
We all saw this type of game coming though....look at all the close calls and conference games against teams we should have been beating by 10-15....just too inconsistent late in the season.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:56 Guest
9:56
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Dion leaves cause he's chasing the paper....pure and simple. Got nothing to do with making the smart basketball decision.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:56 Guest
9:57
Donnie Webb: 
Dion might be a lottery pick. Why would he stay?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:57 Donnie Webb
9:57
[Comment From Mike in DCMike in DC: ] 
Mike Hoots Refs ignored repeated reach ins and holds by OSU, Kraft especially. Pounding on SU went uncalled, while refs whistled SU for anything. That kept us out of our game. It's common sense, not blame, not rocket science. Refs were in the tank for Ohio State, but s happens. Just don't insult our intelligence by pretending it didn't matter. We saw what we saw. For what it's worth, we got some iffy calls vs Ash. in our 1st game this tourney that helped us. But SU made some mistakes too. Wish refs let the teams play, and called anything close to a consistent game.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:57 Mike in DC
9:57
[Comment From fitzbahfitzbah: ] 
not saying the refs were impartial, but the game was called way too tight for an elite 8 game, that being said, su lost their opportunity to take control of the game in the first half,
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:57 fitzbah
9:57
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
Waiters will be top 20 maybe 15
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:57 Tony Danza
9:57
[Comment From JensterJenster: ] 
Our guys beat themselves tonight. We didn't hit the boards tough enough and we didn't have that "spark"...plus the crappy officiating didn't help, but all in all- it was one hell of a season....
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:57 Jenster
9:57
[Comment From Jeff in RochesterJeff in Rochester: ] 
I don't think he is a lottery pick
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:57 Jeff in Rochester
9:58
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
donnie when was the last time coach b was called a tech on?
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:58 bobfan
9:58
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Dion ain't going top 10....no way....not with nights like this on his resume. Plus you always have to sprinkle in those 3-5 foreign goobers that teams take chances on. Dion slips into the 15-25 range at best.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:58 Guest
9:59
[Comment From SUsomedaySUsomeday: ] 
KJ did not improve very much from his sophomore year
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 SUsomeday
9:59
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
I said before tonight's game that I'd be okay if we lost as long as we played to our abilities. Needless to say, I'm not okay at all now. You hate to see a team like this go down like this. Still shaking my head.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 Jake
9:59
[Comment From fitzbahfitzbah: ] 
we win the game by 10 with fab, but a great season, 34 wins for the orange-
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 fitzbah
9:59
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
I think a team like the Spurs may take a shot with Fab at the end of the 1st...Joesph really cost himself alot of money this year
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 Tony Danza
9:59
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Kris Joseph...Are you serious...absolutely awful!!!!!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 Guest
9:59
[Comment From yodayoda: ] 
time to get behing the lax team ,cya
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 yoda
9:59
Donnie Webb: 
Bob, we'll have to do a little research on that one because I don't know off hand.
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 Donnie Webb
9:59
The Post-Standard: 
Johnny Flynn tweeted this during the second half:

Refs killing the game. No way you have a key player on the bench with 4 fouls with 12mins to go. This is the elite 8
Saturday March 24, 2012 9:59 The Post-Standard
10:00
[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ] 
They needed to attack in the first half when Sullinger was on the bench. OSU was throwing up threes. Perfect chance to take a lead and they missed it.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 Jimmy
10:00
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
hopefully we dont have to wait another decade to go to the elite 8 or ff
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 frank
10:00
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Johnny who?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 Guest
10:00
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
bet it has been a long long while.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 bobfan
10:00
[Comment From MarcoMarco: ] 
Anyone know where this officiating cew was from? Awful all around!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 Marco
10:00
Donnie Webb: 
The lax team has the look of being in for a long year and the football team has shut down spring practice. Heard the SU softball team won today, so maybe go check out the Orange women..
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 Donnie Webb
10:00
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Kinda funny with all the fouls called what Craft could get away with ... every possession he was two handing / reaching in / bodying scoop ... again - not really saying it cost us the game - we had our chances and didn't get it done - but really will never know what this game would have been like with better officiating.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 Guest
10:00
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
Flynn is right, but we didn't lose due to refs...
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:00 Brandon
10:01
[Comment From yodayoda: ] 
bobfan: ] donnie when was the last time coach b was called a tech on? cornell in 2010
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:01 yoda
10:01
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
Donnie it seems you are harping on Triche alot. He missed a few shots but they all did
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:01 NJCuse
10:01
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
Did anyone see replays on Waiter's 3rd and 4th fouls?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:01 Tony Danza
10:01
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Great season... I am proud of everything these kids overcame with all of the off court distractions, they have heart and a good head coach, till next year, Go Cuse.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:01 Guest
10:01
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Ugh...i'm getting more frustrated thinking about it. Time for a stiffer drink. Glad it's a Saturday night.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:01 Guest
10:03
The Post-Standard: 
OK, one question for everyone.

SU finishes the season 34-3 and makes the Elite 8. How will you look back on this season? Would you call this a successful year? Or was this a "Final Four or Bust" type of season?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:03 The Post-Standard
10:03
[Comment From CuseaintyCuseainty: ] 
I'm trying to be un-biased here but the officiating changed the whole tempo of the game. For god's sake they even blew a whistle when nothing even happened!! Horrible. Syracuse should by all rights have won that.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:03 Cuseainty
10:03
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
triple shot
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:03 frank
10:03
[Comment From BarneysoxBarneysox: ] 
Is Greg paulus a traitor?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:03 Barneysox
10:03
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
the Triche and - 1/charge call was beyond huge
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:03 Tony Danza
10:03
[Comment From Joe in LiverpoolJoe in Liverpool: ] 
Where does Scoop go from here? any chance for a Pro Career, maybe in Europe. It was a great season!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:03 Joe in Liverpool
10:04
[Comment From yodayoda: ] 
the year we lost melo yr.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:04 yoda
10:04
Donnie Webb: 
From a Post-Standard story from December of 2007: Veteran official Jim Burr whistled Boeheim for a technical in the second half of Syracuse's 73-60 win over Tulane at the Carrier Dome.

Saturday March 24, 2012 10:04 Donnie Webb
10:04
[Comment From jjjj: ] 
just watched some of Coach JB news conference, does he forget he is on camera? wouldn't think so.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:04 jj
10:05
The Post-Standard: 
Yoda: Yes, I think to a lot of people, it will be remembered as a "what if ..." year. A lot like 2010.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:05 The Post-Standard
10:05
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
why, what did he say?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:05 Guest
10:05
Donnie Webb: 
was he digging for treasures?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:05 Donnie Webb
10:05
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
hell i wish we had both tim higgins and burr tonight. no where near as bad as those refs
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:05 frank
10:05
[Comment From bobfanbobfan: ] 
wow, thats a long time between techs. hmmmm must have been something in this game...........
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:05 bobfan
10:06
Donnie Webb: 
Pitino got a technical foul today in Louisville's game against Florida; he said afterwards he was yelling at one of his own players. HAHA.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:06 Donnie Webb
10:06
[Comment From yodayoda: ] 
Donnie Webb: From a Post-Standard story from December of 2007: Veteran official Jim Burr whistled Boeheim for a technical in the second half of Syracuse's 73-60 win over Tulane at the Carrier Dome. radio guys said cornell 2010 ,
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:06 yoda
10:07
[Comment From jjjj: ] 
it was a shame with all the fouls. Gotta believe having Melo would have been a big help. overall a very good year but still disappointed.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:07 jj
10:07
[Comment From MarkMark: ] 
A very good year......but it will fall into the the "what if" bucket. Can't go back , only forward. Donnie, who cares about L'ville?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:07 Mark
10:07
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
osu shot 17 more ft's and made 11 more than SU. john higgins ref from the missouri valley is definitely whistle happy, a joke.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:07 jason
10:07
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
Do y'all think w can get final 4 next year?!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:07 14CANADA
10:08
[Comment From CuseaintyCuseainty: ] 
49 total fouls called in that game.. Horrific!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:08 Cuseainty
10:08
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
melo is back in brazil playing soccer
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:08 frank
10:08
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
next years team without or without Noels will be better in March
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:08 Tony Danza
10:08
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
i tuned in to watch a basketball game and got to watch refs blowing their whistles
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:08 jason
10:08
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
Why does everyone hate Boeheim so much? He's not as bad as Pitino in terms of arrogance or a lot of other coaches
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:08 NJCuse
10:08
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
allowed to play and syracuse wins
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:08 jason
10:09
The Post-Standard: 
cusanity: My quick calculations means that's a foul every 49 seconds.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:09 The Post-Standard
10:09
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
But be honest, after the UNCA game did anyone see us here?!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:09 14CANADA
10:09
Donnie Webb: 
yoda. I looked in our archive stories for Cornell game in 2010 and nothing came up about Jim getting a technical. Maybe he did. And Mark, we were talking about coaches getting technical fouls. Maybe officials were advised to be tougher on coaches conduct during the tournament. That's why I mentioned the Pitino T.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:09 Donnie Webb
10:09
[Comment From CDTCDT: ] 
Pre-season there was no way to predict how well Melo and Waiters (and to some extent James) would come on, so my thought was maybe a mid-level BE record and a couple of NCAA games with a big chance for next year, so to me this year was a gift.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:09 CDT
10:09
[Comment From jjjj: ] 
with all those fouls i thought for sure we'd see mcw
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:09 jj
10:10
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
refs couldn't handle the big stage and couple that with Syracuse missing way to many lay ups, and shots in close killed us
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:10 jason
10:10
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
who cares about a technical
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:10 frank
10:10
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
whooohooooooo...go bucks
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:10 bigbuckeye
10:11
[Comment From Sicilian CuseSicilian Cuse: ] 
Too bad. It has been a magical year. These kids deserve an enormous amount of gratitude and credit for how they performed and represented the university throughout this tumultuous year. It has been a pleasure getting up in the middle of the night and watching them on the internet from over here in the Middle East. Great job by JB, also; there were so many blows suffered this year. He was able to keep the kids focused, it is amazing, given everything that has happened, that we won 33 games. Also, thanks Scoop and KJo for the memories. It's no mistake that Kris participated in more winning games than any player in our history. Good guys. I wish them well in their future endeavors, whatever that might be. Go Cuse!! Always and forever.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:11 Sicilian Cuse
10:11
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
you will get to see plenty of mcw next year with melo and waiters leaving.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:11 jason
10:11
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
maybe the refs we told to blow the whistle 49 times in a elite 8 game too
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:11 frank
10:11
[Comment From CuseaintyCuseainty: ] 
Yea I think they said 20 on them and like 29 on us. I could be wrong with the number but I'm pretty sure they said 49 total. That's bad bad bad let em play.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:11 Cuseainty
10:12
The Post-Standard: 
Update on the "You Grade the Orange" polls on Syracuse.com.

Offense getting a C, Defense a B, Coaching a B, Overall a C, and Triche leading for SU's player of the game with 54% of the vote; Scoop has 23%
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:12 The Post-Standard
10:12
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
osu did very little to win. they shot the same from the floor, worse from the ft line and the 3 pt line. they got 17 more opportunities for free throws. gross
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:12 jason
10:12
[Comment From jjjj: ] 
Mike - whats the future hold for Scoop and KJ? Will they end up in Europe?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:12 jj
10:12
Donnie Webb: 
If it makes anyone feel better, no one but Kentucky is winning in New Orleans.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:12 Donnie Webb
10:12
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
67 total free throws, awful in a game
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:12 jason
10:13
Donnie Webb: 
Ohio State made 11 more free throws than Syracuse.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:13 Donnie Webb
10:13
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Refs CONTROLLED the game...you guys have a class team!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:13 bigbuckeye
10:13
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
donnie it doesn't help, we needed to see it play out on the court
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:13 jason
10:13
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
sounds like everyone saying that kansas in 2003 donnie and look what happened
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:13 frank
10:14
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Buckeyes won the game from rebounding IMO
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:14 bigbuckeye
10:14
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
thanks buckeye
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:14 frank
10:14
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
i gurantee you wont see that many fouls called in another game this year
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:14 jason
10:14
[Comment From CuseaintyCuseainty: ] 
@ Donnie Webb - Yea Kentucky's got this season now. I've very little doubt of a challenge.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:14 Cuseainty
10:15
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Whats Scoop's future hold in basketball?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:15 Chris
10:15
Donnie Webb: 
I thought Indiana played great last night and look what happened. Bigbuckeye, no doubt about the big pounding your team gave the Orange on the boards. It was embarrassing.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:15 Donnie Webb
10:15
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Game was exciting...would have been nice to let 'em play...Sully was out for most of the first half with one of the calls being ridiculous
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:15 bigbuckeye
10:16
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
I want su to schedule osu and kentucky both on the road next year.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:16 jason
10:16
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
49 fouls called in a game is more embarrasing
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:16 frank
10:16
Donnie Webb: 
no its not
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:16 Donnie Webb
10:16
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Don't know much about "Melo"...but it's too bad he wasn't able to play
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:16 bigbuckeye
10:16
[Comment From CuseaintyCuseainty: ] 
Bring on Dejuan Coleman that's all I have to say. Ready for an exciting new season next year. I want to see him smash people in the paint.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:16 Cuseainty
10:17
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
you want players to make the decisions on how that game is played not the refs
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:17 jason
10:17
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
most embarrassing was missing all those chippies
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:17 Brandon
10:17
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
maybe dejuan coleman can throw his rear end around like sully
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:17 jason
10:17
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
i agree jason
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:17 frank
10:18
Donnie Webb: 
I've seen Dajuan and he's going to be a work in progress. Lots of potential, but he's got to work on his conditioning (like Melo and Dion).
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:18 Donnie Webb
10:18
The Post-Standard: 
Doiug Gottlieb on ESPNews now, talking about game, but I can't hear what he's saying. Wish I could.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:18 The Post-Standard
10:18
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
Lack of rebounding really caught up to us, though!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:18 14CANADA
10:18
[Comment From Cuse-anityCuse-anity: ] 
lol @ Jason
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:18 Cuse-anity
10:18
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
su always misses three or four chippies a game
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:18 jason
10:18
[Comment From BOBBOB: ] 
Great Season too bad the refs had to blow the whistle so many times. First game all year we had so much foul trouble and we missed tooooooooooo many close shots. Thanks Kris Scoop and the Team for a exzciting season. Best of Luck to the Seniors Dion, hope you stay.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:18 BOB
10:19
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
I won't be rooting for Melo at next level, since I think he is a big time let down to fans and to his team (Scoop and Kris)... so I can objectively say he will almost certainly be better than Sullinger in NBA.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:19 Brandon
10:19
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
about what
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:19 jason
10:19
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Settling for 10 min of first half jumpers killed us
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:19 Chris
10:19
[Comment From Cuse-anityCuse-anity: ] 
Refs should be Wal-Mart greeters. Not refs. They took the wind out of the sail.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:19 Cuse-anity
10:19
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
i don't need to hear another season of how su never plays anyone anywhere.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:19 jason
10:19
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
kj disappeared the last few weeks
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:19 jason
10:19
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
dont have to root for him, he will be a benchwarmer
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:19 frank
10:20
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
he has a weak handle
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:20 jason
10:20
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
who wins tomorrow...kansas or heels?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:20 bigbuckeye
10:20
[Comment From eicheich: ] 
so disapointed
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:20 eich
10:20
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
doug gotleib yapping about kentucky and baylor
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:20 jason
10:21
Donnie Webb: 
It wasn't a fun game to watch, but the refs had nothing to do with Syracuse's lack of effort on the boards or all the missed shots and layups around the basket
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:21 Donnie Webb
10:21
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
kj disappeared alot for a senior
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:21 frank
10:21
[Comment From Cuse-anityCuse-anity: ] 
all that talk about SU playin nobody's? I dont think there's an argument for that since we rode the top of the RPI this season.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:21 Cuse-anity
10:21
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
Did Fab even watch the games?!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:21 14CANADA
10:21
Donnie Webb: 
Kansas has lived a very charmed life; overachieved; I think UNC is headed for New Orleans
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:21 Donnie Webb
10:21
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
they had something to do with them shooting 17 more free throws
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:21 frank
10:22
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
Great season! Thanks Scoop, Kris, Dion and Melo. Sorry you guys didn't win a NC
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:22 NJCuse
10:22
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
I am rooting for Kansas something about that Henson kid puts me off
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:22 Jammin
10:22
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
What are chances Dion returns?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:22 Chris
10:22
[Comment From Cuse-anityCuse-anity: ] 
Anyone se Fab say anything on twitter? Or are we going to remain in the dark on that one
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:22 Cuse-anity
10:22
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
kentucky also isnt missing their Defensive POY
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:22 Guest
10:23
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
donnie the refs had a direct effect on how syracuse plays. with all the whistles, why would su drive the lane and get charges. perfect example the charge called on syracuse with the osu player clearly moving and under the rim on the line
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 jason
10:23
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
stick to lax
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 jason
10:23
Donnie Webb: 
Chris: Zero
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 Donnie Webb
10:23
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
true that we played a tough schedule. BUT, we did not play a single team that was top ten at end of year. No "elite" games. Might be the only top 2 seed that is true about...
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 Brandon
10:23
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
I hope Baylor wins, now!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 14CANADA
10:23
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
i have kansas in my bracket i need them to win for the money, just get to the final four
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 jason
10:23
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
0
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 frank
10:23
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
if the refs have nothing to do with the game why have them, they have a direct impact on how a game is played
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:23 jason
10:24
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
So we will only have 3 guards next year? Triche, MCW, and Cooney
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:24 Chris
10:24
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
not whether how someone plays but they have an impact on players decisions, they can get in peoples heads like they are in mine tonight
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:24 jason
10:24
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
need another labatts
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:24 jason
10:25
[Comment From Cuse-anityCuse-anity: ] 
All this RPI mumbo jumbo will change when we go to the ACC. You have to take a look at other teams. The majority of them played more "cupcakes" then we did.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:25 Cuse-anity
10:25
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 
love you syracuse, cant wait for next year
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:25 jason
10:25
Next season, I think Syracuse will be:
Top-5 team, sereious national title contender
 ( 37% )
Top 10-15, fringe Final Four contender
 ( 41% )
Top 25 team, maybe Sweet 16
 ( 19% )
Rebuilding year
 ( 4% )

Saturday March 24, 2012 10:25 
10:25
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
schedule had nothing to do with this game. i am so sick of hearing that. mst played a very tough schedule and lost in the sweet 16.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:25 frank
10:25
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
not refs fault that we missed all those bunnies, or that we got clobbered on boards
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:25 Brandon
10:25
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
u need 2 jason haha
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:25 frank
10:26
[Comment From PaulusPaulus: ] 
What did Boeheim say to Jeff Hathaway?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:26 Paulus
10:26
[Comment From StevoincaliStevoincali: ] 
One word, Vegas
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:26 Stevoincali
10:26
Donnie Webb: 
Jason: No question the refs called the game tight and I think blew the charging call on Triche; but, Sullinger was on the bench most of the first half over his second foul, which was a phantom foul. If it makes you feel better blaming the refs, go for it; but I see a Syracuse team that did not compete on the boards at all and missed a ridiculous number of easy shots around the basket; that was the difference
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:26 Donnie Webb
10:26
[Comment From HoustonOrangeHoustonOrange: ] 
Donnie - Way to make yourself look foolish asking CJ how he feels at Press Conference. Are you unable to read a humans face? It's obvious the kids hurting and you throw a stupid question like that at him. You've been around too long - time to move on to the pasture
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:26 HoustonOrange
10:27
Donnie Webb: 
Thx Houston Orange; curious how I managed to ask that question sitting here in The Post-Standard newsroom in downtown Syracuse. I'm tricky like that.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:27 Donnie Webb
10:27
The Post-Standard: 
Houston Orange: Donnie's not at the press conference. He's here in Syracuse in the Post-Standard newsroom. Not sure who asked CJ Fair that, but it wasn't Donnie.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:27 The Post-Standard
10:27
[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ] 
JB probably asked him where the $*&! he found these shoddy refs. hahaha
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:27 Brandon
10:28
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
haha
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:28 frank
10:28
[Comment From Cuse-anityCuse-anity: ] 
Yea I'm certainly not blaming all of it of refs. But they had their hand in the pot. We still need to execute and fell short, we all saw it coming. I took an entire bottle of Tums wacthing close games with sub-par rebounding and shooting lol.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:28 Cuse-anity
10:28
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
donnie, u have to be crazy if you think the refs did not have a direct effect on the game tonight. to be honest, they wore horrendous both ways. my question is this. why let officials wo officiate in big conferences do the games. i believe that it is a different game then they would have in the mid major conferences
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:28 scoopscoop
10:28
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
i am sure fair said i feel fabulous
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:28 frank
10:29
[Comment From HoustonOrangeHoustonOrange: ] 
Donnie. I apologize - My Bad. It was Mike Waters. Please accept my apologies!!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:29 HoustonOrange
10:30
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Zing
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:30 Jammin
10:31
[Comment From 14CANADA14CANADA: ] 
Alright peace guys it's been real!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:31 14CANADA
10:31
The Post-Standard: 
Good night, 14CANADA.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:31 The Post-Standard
10:31
Donnie Webb: 
I am crazy, scooperdooper, didn't you know? Look, I know and saw how that game was called and how it affected the Orange. Donna Ditota tweeted during the game that Boeheim went off on Jeff Hathaway (the NCAA selection committee chairman); I think you have to overcome those things, and Syracuse did not because it didn't rebound or hustle for loose balls on the ground and missed way too many layups and putbacks.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:31 Donnie Webb
10:32
The Post-Standard: 
OK, everyone, with Syracuse out, Who makes the Final Four and who wins it all?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:32 The Post-Standard
10:32
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
the refs played a huge role in that game...how could anyone who makes a living covering sports disagree with that?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:32 Tony Danza
10:32
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Congrats Cuse on a great season...elite 8 is nothing to scoff at...you guys have a quality team...have to say it...go BUCKS
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:32 bigbuckeye
10:32
[Comment From Cuse-anityCuse-anity: ] 
Agreed @ Donnie
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:32 Cuse-anity
10:32
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Will we be too thin at guard next year? One injury could be a problem.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:32 Chris
10:32
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
It hurt cues that their coach was going crazy the whole game as well
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:32 Jammin
10:32
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
its hard to overcome a team thats gets 17 more freethrow atts in a game
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:32 frank
10:33
Donnie Webb: 
Houston Orange; no worries; I've asked more than my share of dumb questions through the years. and I'm sure I'll ask a few more.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:33 Donnie Webb
10:33
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
I was not impressed with Ohio States play tonight, regardless of officiating. I think whether it's Kansas or UNC
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:33 Matt
10:33
[Comment From CDTCDT: ] 
These were two top-level, sophisticated and physically gifted teams playing before a huge national audience with a lot on the line. It's just unfortunate that the game officials were simply inadequate.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:33 CDT
10:33
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
oh there will be an injury. cant have a season without drama
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:33 frank
10:33
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Oops, they will own OSU, thoughts?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:33 Matt
10:34
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
who cares at this point
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:34 frank
10:34
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
But Syracuse lost to osu how can you say you were not impressed?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:34 Jammin
10:34
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
donnie, good point. i felt the cuse were out hustled to many loose balls tonight. everyone wants to point out syracuse not shooting well, but realize that ohio state's d had something to do with it....if kentucky doesnt win it this year, i will be shocked
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:34 scoopscoop
10:34
The Post-Standard: 
My picks (I'm George Owens behind the P-S logo):

Kentucky and Kansas win tomorrow.

Kentucky over Ohio State in the title game

Saturday March 24, 2012 10:34 The Post-Standard
10:35
[Comment From rayray: ] 
Being a referee I could not believe the calls that were being made. They tell os that if any part of the body is within the circle it is a blocking foul. Apparently these officials did not read the rule books.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:35 ray
10:35
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
who cares
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:35 frank
10:35
Donnie Webb: 
Ohio State played pretty darn well; Buckeyes made some killer shots down the stretch and Sullinger was terrific.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:35 Donnie Webb
10:36
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Craft is an animal, if Marshall doesn't play unc could be in trouble. Kansas is solid
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:36 Jammin
10:36
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Jammin, we played terrible. We missed 7 layups. 14 points off the board. OSU by far did not overpower us, we beat ourselves by not showing up.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:36 Matt
10:36
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
kraft is a tough kid. love how he plays, but i also feel he gets away with a lot on d. how many times did dion get called for hand check fouls....kraft, was doing that all game
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:36 scoopscoop
10:37
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
because his rep is he plays great d so he gets away with it
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:37 frank
10:38
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
We should have owned Ohio in the first half after sullinger went out and didn't.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:38 Matt
10:38
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
does anybody know if JB said anything about poor officiating at presser?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:38 leo
10:38
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
I don't think OSU played well. SU was just not good tonight. Missed a bunch of shots and didn't rebound.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:38 NJCuse
10:38
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Craft gets away with it cuz he keeps his hands off while bumping with his torso. Still could be a foul but harder to call
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:38 Jammin
10:38
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
jay bilas has been talking about the charge call all season. refs really need help on this call. problem is the game is moving at such a fast pace, its very tough to judge. with the triche call today, the osu player wasnt even set, and he moved under him as BT was already in the air. easy block call i thought
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:38 scoopscoop
10:38
The Post-Standard: 
Dion Waiters after the game (From Adam Zagoria's ZagsBlog website):

“I feel as though a lot of calls went the other way. Plain and simple. It felt like we were playing five-on-eight.”
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:38 The Post-Standard
10:39
Donnie Webb: 
Craft does play great d, but he was on Scoop most of the game; Dion was his own worst enemy (missed a dunk and a layup in the first half). He was 2-of-8 for the game and had 1 rebound, 2 turnovers, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:39 Donnie Webb
10:39
[Comment From PetePete: ] 
Refs horrible. why don't they let them play
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:39 Pete
10:39
[Comment From CuseanityCuseanity: ] 
Well, It was fun to watch as well as heartbreaking to watch, and I'm proud of my team. Let's hope we can get one next year. Until then!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:39 Cuseanity
10:40
The Post-Standard: 
Dion on going pro (again, from ZagsBlog website):

“I’m going to wait, sit down with my family and I’ll make my decision then.”

Asked if the loss would impact his decision on whether to return next year, Waiters hesitated.

“I mean, I would love to get revenge,” he said, “but at the end of the day we’re going to sit down, talk with my family and I’ll make a decision.”

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/03/24/waiters-it-felt-like-5-on-8-out-there/
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:40 The Post-Standard
10:40
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
good call dion
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:40 frank
10:41
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
2 reasons you guys lost this game IMO...once again, rebounding was a HUGE advantage for OSU & in the first half Cuse didn't take advantage of Sully being on the bench.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:41 bigbuckeye
10:41
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
it was 5 on 8 in the first half
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:41 frank
10:42
Donnie Webb: 
Bigbuckeye, those with Orange-impaired vision have their pitchforks and torches out and are looking for zebras; they do not want to consider the rebounding massacre
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:42 Donnie Webb
10:43
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
Kraft reminds me of Andy except more arrogant
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:43 NJCuse
10:43
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Huh, you would have thought the refs would have noticed osu playing 8. I guess they were really bad.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:43 Jammin
10:43
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
ya but cuse got killed on boards all year and had 2 losses
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:43 leo
10:44
The Post-Standard: 
Scoop Jardine, quoted on CBS Sports website:

“First of all, I want to give Ohio State a lot of credit. They won the game. Without the referees they played a good game and that's all I'm going to say about that. We're not going to blame the refs. I want to give Ohio State credit and congratulate them on going to the Final Four.”

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/rapid-reports/post/18026464
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:44 The Post-Standard
10:44
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
jimmy b at presser when asked about refs...."no comment"
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:44 scoopscoop
10:44
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
go back to football donnie haha
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:44 frank
10:44
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
lol...don't want to get in a fuss, but I think that's where the game comes down to...bad calls went against BOTH teams tonight
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:44 bigbuckeye
10:44
Donnie Webb: 
Football team can't rebound either (among other things).
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:44 Donnie Webb
10:45
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
AND, how in the world is this game tied at half with Sully playing ONLY 6 minutes?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:45 bigbuckeye
10:45
The Post-Standard: 
bigbuckeye: Agree, saw some really questionable foul calls both wways. Would have been nice to see the teams be allowed to play a little bit more than they were.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:45 The Post-Standard
10:45
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
come on boeheim who cares if u get a fine haha
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:45 frank
10:45
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Scoop Jardine is a class act
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:45 bigbuckeye
10:46
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Can't Big Buckeye find an OSU post game chat...
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:46 Chris
10:47
[Comment From artart: ] 
scoop did all he could do.....made some clutch shots...waiters was the guy we needed, and he wasn't there tonight..&%^*&&*(^ happens!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:47 art
10:47
[Comment From BBBB: ] 
Who benefited more from the constant whistles with regard to momentum? I think OSU.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:47 BB
10:47
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
bigbuckeye: i agree. osu made some huge, and i say, huge shots down the stretch. the lefty floater over christmas was bigtime.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:47 scoopscoop
10:47
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Sure Chris...just wanted to give you guys kudos on a great season
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:47 bigbuckeye
10:47
Donnie Webb: 
Stop; be nice; Bigbuckeye is welcome to join us; he comes in peace and has been extremely respectful; love the other perspective
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:47 Donnie Webb
10:47
The Post-Standard: 
We welcome everyone here.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:47 The Post-Standard
10:48
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
calls did not go both ways 42 foul shots for OSU 25 for cuse
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:48 leo
10:49
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
nope it was the "rebounding massacre"
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:49 frank
10:49
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
So who starts next year?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:49 Chris
10:49
[Comment From artart: ] 
they were bad both ways......unfortunately, can't be avoided.....that's bball officiating...just hope it doesn't count in the end!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:49 art
10:49
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
A lot of that came with osu establishing an inside presence though
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:49 Jammin
10:50
[Comment From LarryLarry: ] 
When a player has 3 or 4 fouls and refs calling close and even phantom touches it does effect how hard one goes for loose balls or crashes the boards. Also assignment of outs left me a bit puzzled. One particular call that would have given OS point guard his fourth was given to a player at least 5 feet from the play. Poor officiating will ALWAYS effect play.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:50 Larry
10:50
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
BTW...you guys have to account for MUCH of the foul disparity being at the end of the game when Syracuse HAD to foul...up to the about the last 2 minutes there really wasn't that much of a difference
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:50 bigbuckeye
10:50
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
mcw triche christmas fair southerland?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:50 frank
10:50
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
my vote is DC, XMAS, CJ, TRISCH, MCW
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:50 leo
10:50
[Comment From NJCuseNJCuse: ] 
This isn't just a couple questionable calls by refs- this is giving one team a +17 headstart
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:50 NJCuse
10:50
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Triche, MCW, Fair, Christmas, and Coleman? Cooney, Grant, Southerland, and Keita off bench
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:50 Chris
10:51
[Comment From GrantGrant: ] 
SU plaayed by basketball rules.......Ohio State got to play by football rules
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:51 Grant
10:51
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
maybe dc
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:51 frank
10:52
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
it wasnt the 17 extra free throw attempts, it was the rebounding massacre that cost us the game
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:52 frank
10:52
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
donnie, why are u so sure dion leaves? just a hunch, or do u really believe that is what is best for him? i as well see him going, but wanted maybe more insight if u could?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:52 scoopscoop
10:52
Donnie Webb: 
So what some of you are apparently trying to say is that the officials cheated; they intentionally cheated in order to make Syracuse lose and Ohio State win;
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:52 Donnie Webb
10:52
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
We wont have a 4th guard scholarship player next year correct?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:52 Chris
10:52
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
So you think osu actually fouled more then su?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:52 Jammin
10:52
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
sully dropped his shoulder whole game he was even falling down untouched and got a momentum breaking call
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:52 leo
10:52
[Comment From BBBB: ] 
SI Sports stated that the fouls called tonight against SU were the highest in 3 years.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:52 BB
10:53
[Comment From JJ JacksonJJ Jackson: ] 
Fans complaining about officials is way off. As Donnie says, Sullinger sat for 14 minutes after being called for nothing. But it was an intense, physical game and there were going to be a lot of whistles, and remember SU had to foul repeatedly at the end. Donnie's right on. Not enough on the boards, missed chippies. And OSU was just a little tougher.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:53 JJ Jackson
10:53
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
i honestly think they should be investigated why are they not held accountable? even the commetators on tv stated that point!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:53 leo
10:53
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Conspiracy! Let's get em guys!
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:53 Jammin
10:54
[Comment From GrantGrant: ] 
I watched the game with an Ohio State fan and he agreed the fouls against SU were terrible !
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:54 Grant
10:54
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
What conference were these refs from?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:54 bigbuckeye
10:54
[Comment From BBBB: ] 
Even Doug Gottlieb sad the officiating was bad...That is the first time I agree with something he has said.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:54 BB
10:55
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
I bet this goes all the way to the top. Didn't Barack pick osu?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:55 Jammin
10:55
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
two big 12 and one SEC
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:55 leo
10:55
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
The second foul on Sullinger was an absolute phantom call...your guy wasn't even touched when he made that layup...calls went bad both ways
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:55 bigbuckeye
10:56
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
the officiating was bad, but bad both ways. and i have to agree with bigbuckeye. free throw difference was effecting by cuse fouling constantly last 2 mins. also, i believe both teams in bonus with 12 mins to go. that is absurd
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:56 scoopscoop
10:56
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
i think the refs robbed us of an even better game both sides
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:56 frank
10:56
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
leo, thought someone said one of the refs was from mvc?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:56 scoopscoop
10:57
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
only 5 fouls were due to being forced at end
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:57 leo
10:57
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
let the teams play, if its an obvious foul call it.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:57 frank
10:57
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
refs in the cincy game in the big east tourny let them play
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:57 frank
10:57
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
i looked the refs up from the box score
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:57 leo
10:57
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
scoopscoop...you're right & the double bonus for both teams with several minutes left in the game
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:57 bigbuckeye
10:57
[Comment From BBBB: ] 
When teams play 3 games with reasonable officiating and then walk into a ticky tack ref crew, this will happen.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:57 BB
10:58
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
You think JB was in on it? How else could he get away with yelling at the director of officials?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:58 Jammin
10:58
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
well especially coming from the big east where they call nothing to that environment is quite a change
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:58 leo
10:59
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Didn't see any of the Cuse/Wisky game...was it this physical?
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:59 bigbuckeye
10:59
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
leo, my bad, thanks. i do think the refs get the assignments based on previos games performance. i would love to hear the director of officials back up his refs at a presser
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:59 scoopscoop
10:59
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
i think ohio st is a great team and so is su. they robbed us of a great game to watch. i dont watch basketball to see to teams combine to shoot 67 free throws
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:59 frank
10:59
[Comment From Wayne DavisWayne Davis: ] 
i think Dion is gone. I still think Triche was and is the MVP. He has heart.
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:59 Wayne Davis
11:00
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
Dion is gone.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:00 wayne D
11:00
[Comment From BBBB: ] 
Hopefully by the next season rolls around, commentators will stop talking about Bernie, Drugs issues and Melo...BROKEN RECORD!
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:00 BB
11:00
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
Brandon Triche was and is teh MVP of this tea.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:00 wayne D
11:01
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
the issue here is this is the first time i ever recall the refs being a major factor in a game when they should just be an afterthought
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:01 leo
11:01
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
will be top 5 next year. probably bette rthan this year.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:01 wayne D
11:01
Donnie Webb: 
Indiana had 27 fouls whistled against it last night against Kentucky, which went 35-of-37 from the line. Was that the reason Indiana lost or did Kentucky play a better game?
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:01 Donnie Webb
11:01
[Comment From BBBB: ] 
Greg Paulus is a Traitor!
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:01 BB
11:01
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Triche disappeared alot this season too... His body language needs improvement as well to be a true leader
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:01 Chris
11:02
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
Someone needs to let Kris Joseph know that the torunament has begun.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:02 wayne D
11:02
[Comment From LarryLarry: ] 
Wish we pressed earlier in the second half. OS did not have the ball handlers and our pressure D was pretty good late in the game. It also may have taken OS out of the half court sets with their dominating bigs.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:02 Larry
11:02
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
i am worried about next years team. honestly, having dion and scoop make many big plays really helped us this year. mcw is the answer? triche disappears in games to be the guy. coleman is gonna be a work in progress. JS is just a shooter. any thoughts, or am i way off here?
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:02 scoopscoop
11:03
The Post-Standard: 
bigbuckeye: You missed a great game. Don't think it was quite as physical. Wisconsin didn't pound the ball inside as much as Ohio State ... of course, they didn't have to, they were red-hot from 3-point range.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:03 The Post-Standard
11:03
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Unc Asheville might disagree with that statement as well leo
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:03 Jammin
11:03
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
they missed two foul shots making 35 of 37 is why they won
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:03 leo
11:04
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
another example of the refs needing to blow the whistle less often
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:04 frank
11:04
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
look at how much Dion and Fab improved in sophmores years...MCW and XMAS will be 1st rounders after next year
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:04 Tony Danza
11:04
[Comment From BBBB: ] 
Perhaps Calipari paid off the refs.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:04 BB
11:05
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Yeah but by that logic of good free throw shooting osu should have won by 15
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:05 Jammin
11:05
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
christmas is raw, and i mean a raw offensive player. dion and fab did improve tremendously, but i think some people are getting way ahead of themselves with next years team.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:05 scoopscoop
11:05
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
nope didnt pay them off. they just need to blow the whistle less often
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:05 frank
11:05
Donnie Webb: 
My point is that I have a hard time accepting any argument that the officials cost Indiana the game.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:05 Donnie Webb
11:06
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Thanks PS...that's their M.O.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:06 bigbuckeye
11:06
The Post-Standard: 
bigbuckeye: Wisconsin hit 6 threes in a row early in the second half to get back in the game, ended up 14-for-27 from beyond the arc
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:06 The Post-Standard
11:07
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
for as much as i yelled at the tv when scoop made a bad play, he was a really bigtime player for us. hit some huge shots in big games
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:07 scoopscoop
11:07
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Lotta talent at su though. Next year should be a good one
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:07 Jammin
11:07
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
i think its a combination of officials and missed layups but the point is officials shouldn't even be in the conversation
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:07 leo
11:07
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
if XMAS is raw this year I wonder what Fab was last year...and he played himself into the 1st round
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:07 Tony Danza
11:07
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
good point leo
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:07 frank
11:08
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
when people on tv even start saying something about it... u know it must have been bad
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:08 frank
11:09
[Comment From LarryLarry: ] 
Donnie, what is the situation with the new graduation requirements and the point system for eligibility or the tournament? We have read mixed comments about SU. Will departure of Melo and Waiters impact us? How does one and done Kentucky remain
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:09 Larry
11:09
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
fab played himself into the 1st round because he is 7-1. fab was very good defensively, but offensively he had no post game....
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:09 scoopscoop
11:09
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 
Love Scoop. Going to miss his heart, leadership, and confidence to make big plays
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:09 Chris
11:09
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
all depends on if they are in good standing
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:09 frank
11:10
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Trying to be objective here and not a Buckeye homer (even though I am)...but you guys had a LOT going for you in this game...essentially a home game, HUGE crowd advantage, Sullinger out most of the first half...SU simply didn't rebound or defend well. OSU was able to get the ball too close to the rim & I think it threw SU off their game.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:10 bigbuckeye
11:10
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Seen them do it many times PS
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:10 bigbuckeye
11:11
Donnie Webb: 
Larry, I have not studied the specifics of the penalty; I do wonder how a team like Kentucky which recruits nothing but one-and-dones is going to escape punishment.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:11 Donnie Webb
11:11
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
hey buckeye you have football couldnt have let us win in basketball haha
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:11 frank
11:11
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
the media honestly has to take note of the fact that frequent whistles left them struggling to get into a groove
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:11 leo
11:12
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
the offensive foul in college basketball is a joke
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:12 frank
11:12
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
the 2 lefties for osu were pretty good tonight
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:12 scoopscoop
11:13
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
As I recall Frank...you guys have a championship a LOT more recent than us...but thrilled to have U. Meyer!!!
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:13 bigbuckeye
11:13
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
most times when a player drives to the basket, the defender is still moving or flops and it is 95 percent of the time called a charge
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:13 frank
11:13
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
frank u are so correct. its just gonna be hard to change anything about calling it. so many people flop
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:13 scoopscoop
11:14
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
it will be a more balanced team next year. Cooney is best 3 point shooter since GMac and works his butt off. Big Game James can play. Triche needs more minutes. He disappears to the bench every game at the 16:00 minute mark. He does not get enough minutes. Kris Joseph was not designed ot carry this team or any other. He was way out of the game for the last 10 games of the season. Whne big time players were stepping up, he was lost. Brandon, MCW, Big Game, CJ (coming into his own), Rak, DC Keita, Cooney, Grant, --------- this team has depth written all over it. Thye will need to learn to rebound though, and not only after the ball hits the floor first.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:14 wayne D
11:14
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
i just think the game just moves way too fast for the officials these days
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:14 scoopscoop
11:15
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
hopefully going bigger with DC and XMAS will help the boards move CJ and southerland to their natural 3
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:15 leo
11:16
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
i think college basketball has become more jumpshots because it seems ike everytime someone drives to the lane it is an offensive foul
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:16 frank
11:16
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
wayne d. good analysis. i think cuse will struggle to score next year. zone should be ok, and i think with mcw they can get out in transition again. problem is dion could get us hoops (except tonight) when we needed them. who will do that next year?
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:16 scoopscoop
11:16
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
Zone hurts the rebounding quite a bit, they could always face that trade off. Better d worse rebounding
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:16 Jammin
11:17
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
we will probably be a 5 seed in the west
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:17 frank
11:17
[Comment From bigbuckeyebigbuckeye: ] 
Thanks for the conversation Syracuse Nation...good luck next year and congrats on a great year...!
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:17 bigbuckeye
11:18
The Post-Standard: 
Thanks for joining us, buckeye.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:18 The Post-Standard
11:18
[Comment From LarryLarry: ] 
Maybe MCW will be our Jerome Lam
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:18 Larry
11:18
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
have to wonder if hopkins will stay a zone to the death coach like JB?
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:18 leo
11:18
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
christmas and coleman in zone together? who plays center? christmas looked move comfortable there late in year. will coleman then be able to make slides from the forward spot?
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:18 scoopscoop
11:18
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
syracuse will be a top 5 team going into next year without a doubt
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:18 Tony Danza
11:18
Donnie Webb: 
Hail to the victors, bigBuckeye
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:18 Donnie Webb
11:19
[Comment From frankfrank: ] 
u rock donnie
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:19 frank
11:19
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
Hoops next year will come from Cooney, Triche and Big Game. ......our line up will be much more balanced. i can't wait.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:19 wayne D
11:19
[Comment From leoleo: ] 
i think xmas goes back to PF DC cant cover the wing unless he has a rick jackson like transformation
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:19 leo
11:21
[Comment From JamminJammin: ] 
How strong does the rest of the big east look next year?
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:21 Jammin
11:21
[Comment From Tony DanzaTony Danza: ] 
with the early entries name 1 team who, without a doubt will be ranked ahead of SU
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:21 Tony Danza
11:21
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
there were bogus call this evening both ways. Chrages in the lane should be banned. Although Fab got mnay of them this year. Maybe more charges than blocks.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:21 wayne D
11:21
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
i know people disagee with me here, but the zone is why we have been successful. and some of u be aware boehiem has won 890 games. dont take that for granted. its not a given that hop will have that kind of success
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:21 scoopscoop
11:22
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
leo: i like the christmas goin back to pf. i just miss the days of ao (late in his career), and even rick jack. when we could throw it in the post and get a hoop
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:22 scoopscoop
11:22
[Comment From wayne Dwayne D: ] 
MCW will alos impress with the keys being turned over to him.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:22 wayne D
11:22
[Comment From LarryLarry: ] 
Lam=Lin. Tough to type on an iPad.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:22 Larry
11:22
[Comment From maxicusemaxicuse: ] 
Until Dion says he's going pro...what do you all know, that I don't. Did I miss something? Did he say he wasn't coming back?
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:22 maxicuse
11:22
[Comment From scoopscoopscoopscoop: ] 
its hard to make predictions when we really have no clue who will go pro.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:22 scoopscoop
11:22
The Post-Standard: 
Hey, gang, thanks for joining us tonight for a pretty lively postgame Q&A and discussion.

We'll have a Q&A with Mike Waters or Donna Ditota sometime this week (most likely Monday or Tuesday, but the date's not set yet). Please join us for that. Also, please check Syracuse.com over the next couple days for lots of coverage of SU and the Orange's season.

Good luck with your brackets (if they're not busted already), and have a great weekend everyone.
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:22 The Post-Standard
11:23
Donnie Webb: 
Later taters; thanx for joining us
Saturday March 24, 2012 11:23 Donnie Webb
11:23
 

 
 
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