UVA @ Syracuse Sat. 4/20 2 pm

[laxlax29]

End of game, two plays decided the difference. Watch the videos.

First play is UVA up 17-16, 1.50 left. Most of UVA is ball watching…and btw, what in the universe is 44 doing? He’s going to the other end? He’ll come into focus again shortly. Is UVA really allowing a long stick defenseman to scoop up a loose ball five yards in front of their own goal?! And what is 44 doing exactly?

https://x.com/cusemlax/status/1781782368732201084?s=46

Second play, game tied 17-17, 50 seconds left. Three UVA defenders all go to the same side, the incorrect side, of English, leaving him tine and room to fire away. CAN ANYONE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT 44 IS DOING?!? Look where he goes!!!

https://x.com/cusemlax/status/1781783637647618148?s=46

If I’m Lars Tiffany, I think I’m having a heart to heart with 44.

UVA's cover guys are all very imposing physically and talented on-ball but they're less than the sum of their parts as a unit. Seems like a coaching thing

It’s been that way for awhile. In 22 when the Terps absolutely tore them up, they absolutely exposed this with their quick passing. The UVA defenders just don’t play disciplined team defense. And any offense that can draw a slide and pass it off exposes this.

It kind of reminds me of the Duke defenses from ~a decade ago. Even when they were winning championships and had a stable full of 6' 5" athletic defenders their defense was always a little suspect.

If you gave ND's coaching staff this UVA defense they'd have it top in the nation.

[Antonio114]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

[coda]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

People can get upset at the amount of scrutiny and pressure that is on Spallina, but the Syracuse program is responsible for it. Anointing true freshman as superstars is just a bad idea. Perhaps the dumbest tradition in all of college sports. Maybe they should take a page from Maryland and give the number to a proven senior that has earned the right to wear the number.

[Antonio114]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

People can get upset at the amount of scrutiny and pressure that is on Spallina, but the Syracuse program is responsible for it. Anointing true freshman as superstars is just a bad idea. Perhaps the dumbest tradition in all of college sports. Maybe they should take a page from Maryland and give the number to a proven senior that has earned the right to wear the number.

Anyone who thinks the number is a big deal is stupid. It is a damn number. He is having the same great season whatever number he is wearing. With how they look down the stretch this season, I am steering clear of doing anything that MD does. One of those guys in their offense could use a little confidence boost with a #1 on their back.

[NYlax222]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

[coda]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

People can get upset at the amount of scrutiny and pressure that is on Spallina, but the Syracuse program is responsible for it. Anointing true freshman as superstars is just a bad idea. Perhaps the dumbest tradition in all of college sports. Maybe they should take a page from Maryland and give the number to a proven senior that has earned the right to wear the number.

Anyone who thinks the number is a big deal is stupid. It is a damn number. He is having the same great season whatever number he is wearing. With how they look down the stretch this season, I am steering clear of doing anything that MD does. One of those guys in their offense could use a little confidence boost with a #1 on their back.

This response makes 0 sense. If it was just a number, they would not make such a big deal of handing it out. You are ignoring the obvious truths on this one.

[DMac]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

What's beyond annoying is statements like, "Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen", and "insist we all bow to your perspective". Methinks you're only impressing yourself with your wordy exaggerations.

[GaitsRightHand]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

It's because of how the media portrays him + #22. Oh, and how early he was thrown into the Tewaaraton watchlist.

He is an excellent player, no doubt. I think the nepotism/media has portrayed him in a "super hero" light. Outside of Cornell and Hopkins, he has been pedestrian in top match ups. He's made out to be an X attackman stud, but he doesn't do what the other X attackman studs do... aka dodge for themselves, Beat elite defenders, etc.

Most of his goals are backpipe and assisted. While his assists are on hang ups, where his hands are free. He doesn't do anything athletically impressive. I see him more as a role player (like an Eric Law) than a stud X attackman like a Brandau, Shelly, Spencer, etc. He knows his role and capabilities. He doesn't have to dodge, and he can benefit from slick ball movement and off ball play.

[Finster]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

It's because of how the media portrays him + #22. Oh, and how early he was thrown into the Tewaaraton watchlist.

He is an excellent player, no doubt. I think the nepotism/media has portrayed him in a "super hero" light. Outside of Cornell and Hopkins, he has been pedestrian in top match ups. He's made out to be an X attackman stud, but he doesn't do what the other X attackman studs do... aka dodge for themselves, Beat elite defenders, etc.

Most of his goals are backpipe and assisted. While his assists are on hang ups, where his hands are free. He doesn't do anything athletically impressive. I see him more as a role player (like an Eric Law) than a stud X attackman like a Brandau, Shelly, Spencer, etc. He knows his role and capabilities. He doesn't have to dodge, and he can benefit from slick ball movement and off ball play.

Come on, man. Spallina has the second highest number of points in D1, he’s fourth in PPG.

[Finster]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

What's beyond annoying is statements like, "Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen", and "insist we all bow to your perspective". Methinks you're only impressing yourself with your wordy exaggerations.

+1

The Spallina takes by other program posters here is unrelenting. And still, the kid produces. And when he doesn’t ‘produce’, the team wins. So he’s doing something out there.

[Finster]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

People can get upset at the amount of scrutiny and pressure that is on Spallina, but the Syracuse program is responsible for it. Anointing true freshman as superstars is just a bad idea. Perhaps the dumbest tradition in all of college sports. Maybe they should take a page from Maryland and give the number to a proven senior that has earned the right to wear the number.

Anyone who thinks the number is a big deal is stupid. It is a damn number. He is having the same great season whatever number he is wearing. With how they look down the stretch this season, I am steering clear of doing anything that MD does. One of those guys in their offense could use a little confidence boost with a #1 on their back.

+1

Something to bear in mind is the average Cuse fan who attends games in the Dome. They are equally invested in the playmaking of other Cuse players as they are Spallina. My take on ‘an average Cuse fan’ is they simply appreciate great lacrosse regardless of the player, or number.

To be honest, Dwan might be the fan’s favorite at this stage for no other reason than he’s not simply a good defenseman but his goal scoring is unpredictably fun and the crowd goes nuts when he scores.

[Finster]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

+1

Got a little heated here Saturday. Felt lonely defending the squad.

[GaitsRightHand]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

It's because of how the media portrays him + #22. Oh, and how early he was thrown into the Tewaaraton watchlist.

He is an excellent player, no doubt. I think the nepotism/media has portrayed him in a "super hero" light. Outside of Cornell and Hopkins, he has been pedestrian in top match ups. He's made out to be an X attackman stud, but he doesn't do what the other X attackman studs do... aka dodge for themselves, Beat elite defenders, etc.

Most of his goals are backpipe and assisted. While his assists are on hang ups, where his hands are free. He doesn't do anything athletically impressive. I see him more as a role player (like an Eric Law) than a stud X attackman like a Brandau, Shelly, Spencer, etc. He knows his role and capabilities. He doesn't have to dodge, and he can benefit from slick ball movement and off ball play.

Come on, man. Spallina has the second highest number of points in D1, he’s fourth in PPG.

Luke Rusterucci (VMI) is ranked #4 with 68 points, 8 less points than Spallina... he has 2 more points than Shelly and 4 more than O'Neill.

Points don't tell the whole story. The amount you put up against the top dogs do....

[Finster]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

It's because of how the media portrays him + #22. Oh, and how early he was thrown into the Tewaaraton watchlist.

He is an excellent player, no doubt. I think the nepotism/media has portrayed him in a "super hero" light. Outside of Cornell and Hopkins, he has been pedestrian in top match ups. He's made out to be an X attackman stud, but he doesn't do what the other X attackman studs do... aka dodge for themselves, Beat elite defenders, etc.

Most of his goals are backpipe and assisted. While his assists are on hang ups, where his hands are free. He doesn't do anything athletically impressive. I see him more as a role player (like an Eric Law) than a stud X attackman like a Brandau, Shelly, Spencer, etc. He knows his role and capabilities. He doesn't have to dodge, and he can benefit from slick ball movement and off ball play.

Come on, man. Spallina has the second highest number of points in D1, he’s fourth in PPG.

Luke Rusterucci (VMI) is ranked #4 with 68 points, 8 less points than Spallina... he has 2 more points than Shelly and 4 more than O'Neill.

Points don't tell the whole story. The amount you put up against the top dogs do....

Luke (VMI) looks like he can play!

https://x.com/vmi_lacrosse/status/17781 ... 89872?s=46

All I’m saying is let’s give the boys some props when deserved. Criticism when warranted is not a bad thing. But Spallina hardly warrants criticism like you’re handing to him when he’s 4th in D1 points per game.

[coda]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

It's because of how the media portrays him + #22. Oh, and how early he was thrown into the Tewaaraton watchlist.

He is an excellent player, no doubt. I think the nepotism/media has portrayed him in a "super hero" light. Outside of Cornell and Hopkins, he has been pedestrian in top match ups. He's made out to be an X attackman stud, but he doesn't do what the other X attackman studs do... aka dodge for themselves, Beat elite defenders, etc.

Most of his goals are backpipe and assisted. While his assists are on hang ups, where his hands are free. He doesn't do anything athletically impressive. I see him more as a role player (like an Eric Law) than a stud X attackman like a Brandau, Shelly, Spencer, etc. He knows his role and capabilities. He doesn't have to dodge, and he can benefit from slick ball movement and off ball play.

Come on, man. Spallina has the second highest number of points in D1, he’s fourth in PPG.

Luke Rusterucci (VMI) is ranked #4 with 68 points, 8 less points than Spallina... he has 2 more points than Shelly and 4 more than O'Neill.

Points don't tell the whole story. The amount you put up against the top dogs do....

Luke (VMI) looks like he can play!

https://x.com/vmi_lacrosse/status/17781 ... 89872?s=46

All I’m saying is let’s give the boys some props when deserved. Criticism when warranted is not a bad thing. But Spallina hardly warrants criticism like you’re handing to him when he’s 4th in D1 points per game.

Its tough.. He is racking up stats vs poor teams/defenses
Played 15 games.
VS the big 6 on the schedule (Maryland, Army , Hop, Duke, ND, and UVa)- he is averaged 2.17 pts
Vs the other 9 (Vermont, Colgate, Manhattan, Utah, High Pt, Delaware, Hobart, Cornell, and UNC)- he is averaging 7 pts..

You can argue he is has been off on 5 of those 6 games.. (Hopkins 5 pts). Definitely some criticism deserved, but like you said probably a bit too much.

[GaitsRightHand]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

It's because of how the media portrays him + #22. Oh, and how early he was thrown into the Tewaaraton watchlist.

He is an excellent player, no doubt. I think the nepotism/media has portrayed him in a "super hero" light. Outside of Cornell and Hopkins, he has been pedestrian in top match ups. He's made out to be an X attackman stud, but he doesn't do what the other X attackman studs do... aka dodge for themselves, Beat elite defenders, etc.

Most of his goals are backpipe and assisted. While his assists are on hang ups, where his hands are free. He doesn't do anything athletically impressive. I see him more as a role player (like an Eric Law) than a stud X attackman like a Brandau, Shelly, Spencer, etc. He knows his role and capabilities. He doesn't have to dodge, and he can benefit from slick ball movement and off ball play.

Come on, man. Spallina has the second highest number of points in D1, he’s fourth in PPG.

Luke Rusterucci (VMI) is ranked #4 with 68 points, 8 less points than Spallina... he has 2 more points than Shelly and 4 more than O'Neill.

Points don't tell the whole story. The amount you put up against the top dogs do....

Luke (VMI) looks like he can play!

https://x.com/vmi_lacrosse/status/17781 ... 89872?s=46

All I’m saying is let’s give the boys some props when deserved. Criticism when warranted is not a bad thing. But Spallina hardly warrants criticism like you’re handing to him when he’s 4th in D1 points per game.

All I'm saying is points don't tell the whole story. I gave Spallina props. I said he's an excellent player, no doubt. IQ and Stick are top notch. I just can't get behind the media bias that he's the next elite alpha x attackman. Especially when putting up 0 points while Shelly put up 9 (yes, i know it was a loss for UVA).

Just remember this when watching his season highlight tape of 80% assisted goals and hang-up/non-dodging assists.

Being compared to Eric Law is not a bad thing, he's had a great pro career. He's asked to transfer the ball and hang out on the back pipe, more than he is to dodge or have the ball in his stick in crucial parts of games.

The crazy part is most people I talk to see it. Just not the 10-15 people on FanLax.

[wgdsr]

Have complimented Cuse - staff and players - multiple times for returning to prominence, etc this year, but, the daily posts from Cuse fanatics demanding we all genuflect to the mastery of their attackmen is beyond annoying. He's an excellent player, no doubt, and no fair minded fan should say differently. Every star player has big games, and quieter games? Why can't you Cuse folks show some grace and not feel compelled to explain away his every single performance against elite competition, and insist we all bow to your perspective?

It's because of how the media portrays him + #22. Oh, and how early he was thrown into the Tewaaraton watchlist.

He is an excellent player, no doubt. I think the nepotism/media has portrayed him in a "super hero" light. Outside of Cornell and Hopkins, he has been pedestrian in top match ups. He's made out to be an X attackman stud, but he doesn't do what the other X attackman studs do... aka dodge for themselves, Beat elite defenders, etc.

Most of his goals are backpipe and assisted. While his assists are on hang ups, where his hands are free. He doesn't do anything athletically impressive. I see him more as a role player (like an Eric Law) than a stud X attackman like a Brandau, Shelly, Spencer, etc. He knows his role and capabilities. He doesn't have to dodge, and he can benefit from slick ball movement and off ball play.

Come on, man. Spallina has the second highest number of points in D1, he’s fourth in PPG.

a nit because outside of brandau, the margins are pretty thin, but he's actually 7th in ppg. right behind shellenberger, good company. spallina and 'cuse and the staff have been on an admirable trajectory the last 2 years. biggest games are coming up.

[stupefied]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

People can get upset at the amount of scrutiny and pressure that is on Spallina, but the Syracuse program is responsible for it. Anointing true freshman as superstars is just a bad idea. Perhaps the dumbest tradition in all of college sports. Maybe they should take a page from Maryland and give the number to a proven senior that has earned the right to wear the number.

Anyone who thinks the number is a big deal is stupid. It is a damn number. He is having the same great season whatever number he is wearing. With how they look down the stretch this season, I am steering clear of doing anything that MD does. One of those guys in their offense could use a little confidence boost with a #1 on their back.

+1

Something to bear in mind is the average Cuse fan who attends games in the Dome. They are equally invested in the playmaking of other Cuse players as they are Spallina. My take on ‘an average Cuse fan’ is they simply appreciate great lacrosse regardless of the player, or number.

To be honest, Dwan might be the fan’s favorite at this stage for no other reason than he’s not simply a good defenseman but his goal scoring is unpredictably fun and the crowd goes nuts when he scores.

Either him or g Mark whose goaltending has made such a huge difference to team fortunes. Dwan enjoyable scoring was unexpected, some goals been off overhand rockets while a couple off bizarre shots.
Credit Odernia for having him quickly release upfield in clear , it is absolutely schemed by him and great to watch. Donahue favored transition with Madonna passing ability but March reigned it in after Donahe left .Mark is as good as any tender making saves but his outlets are not a particular strength, saw the contrast with Nunes who kicks out fast and long . Dwan releasing and trailing upfield to receive a pass after a few clearing passes has added a whole new dimension for opponents to deal and plan for.

[Laxitup21]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

Hate to break it to you, Spallina just is not an elite player. A above average D1 lacrosse player, starter, nice player, etc. Lets call a spade a spade. The good news is, Cuse is clicking as a team though.

[JeremyCuse]

They could not troll Spallina the last two weeks because he had 13 points, so they switched to the staff, discipline, etc. Now the staff and team as a whole have had a killer week so they switch back to Spallina. The troll efforts on here are beyond pathetic. We are just going to keep stacking wins and kicking a** this season while they do their little song and dance. Finster, just don't feed em man. Spallina is allowed to have a quiet night and he is having a killer year for us. Love to see an MD fan joining in too. They wish they had Spallina or any of our guys with how trash their offense is. Their big star has 35 points. I dont care if every single one of those are dodging and drawing slides against a teams top long pole, he is worse than at least two attack on this Cuse team. But he did a great job showing up in the big game against Hop! 1 assist! What an impact!

People can get upset at the amount of scrutiny and pressure that is on Spallina, but the Syracuse program is responsible for it. Anointing true freshman as superstars is just a bad idea. Perhaps the dumbest tradition in all of college sports. Maybe they should take a page from Maryland and give the number to a proven senior that has earned the right to wear the number.

Again I have to point out that Syracuse didn't annoint Spallina before he got here. Most of us assumed a learning curve and saw his lack of speed was likely to be somewhat of an issue. To many non SU fans get caught up in 22, it's been handed out plenty of times before and is a great recruiting tool that any other school would use including Hop, UVA, ND etc. Kids a really good player, hes not Mike Powell and never will be, we get it.