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just watched game since i was working last night. Will just add a few things:

1. I LOVE the freshmen. they have given this team versatility and vastly improved our defense/toughness. of course whit/otto made some errors in their rotation to Joseph which people have highlighted.

2. Nate getting 7 minutes stood out to me. Did not think he played that poorly although he does continue to miss the back end assignments in the zone. but this has been a trend of nate starting the game and then sitting for most of it. if JT3 does not think he is one of his top 5 guys then do not start him. we can not afford a slow start....especially come tourney time when it is one and done.

3. We killed them on the boards. Huge kudos to Otto who was player of game on Gtown side. however, we let them get some 2nd chance opportunities come crunch time. have to maintain that rebounding advantage throughout.

4. Markel sat on bench for all of OT and most of 2nd half. Do not know what he was thinking with those 3 pt chucks. And he needs to be much more confident and assertive with the ball. He is our only true point and he has not played like it since that fall/concussion he had. Hope his health is a 100%. But he needs to play better or he should not see the court. he has shown capability of driving. Do that Markel! Drive and create. The only guy i saw drive and create was Jabril.

5. REFS are getting salaries from ESPN who funds the Syracuse bball program. Nuff said.

6. Man, Jason Clark and those 30 ft 3 ptrs......should we be happy about that? Negative positive reinforcement? think about that one.

7. someone tell Musberger that Henry Sims is not Mikeal Hopkins. also think it is funny that Bob Knight gives ESPN a big F you by not wearing a tie.....and therefore Musberger has to wear that tired old sweater and plaid collared shirt.

8. Still don't understand JT3 and how he uses his timeouts.

9. Hollis needs to step it up. So far he has shown he is a great set shooter and a decent rebounder for his size. but all other areas need work and he needs to realize that.