(12-23-2016 10:01 AM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(12-23-2016 07:19 AM)Hokie Mark Wrote:  

(12-22-2016 11:26 PM)cuseroc Wrote:  

(12-22-2016 11:17 PM)CollegeCard Wrote:  

(12-22-2016 09:26 PM)georgia_tech_swagger Wrote:  Well they beat Wofford. 76-72.

But they were nearly outgunned overall and were VASTLY outgunned at guard by a 5-7 Wofford team.

And for any objective rating system, the narrow win was over a 2-7 Wofford. The Terriors' three wins over D2/NAIA opponents don't count.

It'll be a minor miracle if BC & GT dont finish 14th/15th in ACC play.

They both might beat Syracuse, who hasnt beaten a P5/P6 (Big East) team yet. SU realistically has the chance to finish 15th in the ACC if they dont get their stuff together. Their record of almost 50 years without a losing season might just come to an end this season. Oh well, I knew it couldnt last forever.

Is this a result of the NCAA sanctions?

I think the sanctions have very little to do with this. The main problem is that SU has had so many one and done's the last several years, (which opens up scholarships), that SU has had to get graduate transfers. There are two on the team now who might as well be freshmen. The 2-3 zone is difficult to pick up for most first year players. Then SU has 3 freshmen on the team. The team is very talented, but they need to learn the nuances of playing the zone. As I told you earlier, JB was gushing over this team before the season started, saying this may be his most talented team in years, maybe ever. He NEVER does that, so Im thinking that this team was going to take care of business. He's admitted that he and anyone else who thought this team was going to be good right away was silly.

After my reply I go to the Syracusefan.com board and find this article that goes in depth, explaining how the sanctions are impacting SU:

Sanctions Hurt Syracuse