Big Monday Cuse @ Pitt

[Johnny_G]

I think this is going to be an incredibly tough game for Cuse coming from a road loss against Nova just 2 days ago. Pitt got shocked at the Johnny's and will return home looking for blood. I don't really see Cuse having much of a chance to win considering their lack of offensive weapons and Pitt's solid defense. Krauser should be able to keep Gerry in check and Pitt should win by double digits...

Thoughts?

[Jason Tate]

Cuse by 6

[Johnny_G]

Cuse by 6

Normally I'd laugh, but you did say Gtown would down the Blue Devils...

[preppyak]

Cuse by 6
Yeah, I have Cuse, but in one of those games where they get up by like 10, and Pitt comes back to within 3 until they fall short in the end.

I think Pitt will struggle against Cuse's defense. Pitt's TO to Assist ratio isn't particurly great, and the 2-3 zone forces you to pass well, which I don't remember seeing Pitt be overly good at. They will find a way to break it in the 2nd half, but not until they are down by a decent amount.

Also, Syracuse does have good options at forward in Roberts and Nichols (both around 14 points a game), so they can find other sources. It's gonna be an interesting matchup between Gerry and Carl.

[LeftWideOpen]

I think Pitt bounces back. Yeah, they played a pretty weak schedule while they were undefeated. And yes, they were outplayed by St.John's. But, I look at it this way ..

-Pittsburgh is at home. They've already beaten a legit Wisconsin team.
-They went on the road and beat Louisville (which gave UConn a run for their money)
-St. John's was a hot team, coming off a victory against Louisville. A loss to them isnt an embarrassment.

Syracuse has done nothing to prove they are even a top 25 worthy team. The only win they have thats been somewhat impressing is the road win against Cincy. They lost there 3 tough games (Villanova, Florida and UConn). I like Pitt, 68-60.

[Salomonbz90]

I think Pitt bounces back. Yeah, they played a pretty weak schedule while they were undefeated. And yes, they were outplayed by St.John's. But, I look at it this way ..

-Pittsburgh is at home. They've already beaten a legit Wisconsin team there, and have had more success at home then just about any other team over the past couple years.
-They went on the road and beat Louisville (which gave UConn a run for their money)
-St. John's was a hot team, coming off a victory against Louisville. A loss to them isnt an embarrassment.

Syracuse has done nothing to prove they are even a top 25 worthy team. The only win they have thats been somewhat impressing is the road win against Cincy. They lost there 3 tough games (Villanova, Florida and UConn). I like Pitt, 68-60.
I agree with your first statement, im looking for pitt to make a small comeback here and shock some people as to how they play

[Jason Tate]

Cuse can't keep playing as bad as they have been - that's my only rationalization.

[Salomonbz90]

Cuse can't keep playing as bad as they have been - that's my only rationalization.
ya you have a point, but im still thinking Pitt has this one.
i guess we'll have to wait and find out

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

Cuse can't keep playing as bad as they have been - that's my only rationalization.
I'd love to see Cuse pull out an upset. I hope they can.

[Salomonbz90]

I'd love to see Cuse pull out an upset. I hope they can.
wouldnt we all, but m im pretty damn near 100% sure that Pitts gonna win this one. thats just me though, im glad to see some opposition here, especially from Jason.

[mcfly21]

i think aaron grey will have a big game against the cuse zone...

pitt by at least 10

[Vincewithouthee]

Pitt up pretty early.

[leafsacc]

Syracuse could stop killing themselves with slow starts.

[hockey0001]

i think Pitt will win, but i want Syracuse to win to give pitt another BE loss.

[Jason Tate]

Syracuse could stop killing themselves with slow starts.
It's obnoxious.

[ohgodohnoiam]

Pitt by 7 or 8. Either way I hope it's a good game.

[TheWordsmith]

going to the marquette game today suckas!