Noles snap Duke's 45-game home winning streak at the buzzer
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 7:07 PM EST
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PrintThere's a reason big time programs rarely go on the road during out-of-conference play. Because winning on the road is a rare thing. So it wasn't a surprise when FSU began the game at Cameron Indoor looking like a disjointed team. Turnovers. Missed shots. Players arguing. But all that was fine. What was upsetting was that the Seminoles weren't executing the game plan. FSU routinely spread Duke out (their style of defense makes it easy to put defenders on islands) but then didn't attack on the dribble even though FSU guards had the advantage. The end result was that it took a miracle Michael Snaer banked-in 3-pointer to send the Noles to the half only down six. Frankly, it should have been 10 or 12.
But the 2nd half was a different story. The Noles were poised, and they executed. Michael Snaer, Luke Loucks and Ian Miller routinely got into the lane and made positive things happen. This put Xavier Gibson and Bernard James in position to score, either through dunks when the defense left them to help on the drive, or through put backs. That's how FSUs offense needs to operate. The days of pounding the post (never mind how many times Len Elmore says otherwise) should be over.
Halfway through the 2nd half the Seminoles turned the ball over on three consecutive possessions and suddenly found themselves down 58-50. FSU called a timeout and regrouped. Going back to the lineup which began the game the Noles began cutting into the lead, finally taking it with :57 seconds left on a Michael Snaer jumper. 51 seconds and one bullshit block call later Duke tied the game 73-73. But Luke Loucks calmly pushed the ball up the court, found Michael Snaer on the wing, and for the 2nd consecutive half he buried a three at the buzzer. Noles win 76-73. Duke's 45 game home winning streak comes to an end, and the Noles are in a 4-way tie atop the ACC.
Xavier Gibson led the way with 16 points. He made a crucial (if ill-informed) three during FSU's late run, and he made 7-8 from the line. Michael Snaer had 14, and Bernard James had 12 points and 8 boards. Deividas Dulkys continued his hot shooting and is now 12-17 (70.1%) from beyond the arc in his past three games.
FSU travels to Wake Forest on Wednesday.
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We're a basketball school
So what’s the big deal?
by law74 on Jan 21, 2012 7:11 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Bite your tongue
I love FSU basketball and this team has provided for a lot of excitement; but, basically basketball season is a nice filler in between fall football and spring football.
BTW, I know you are kidding.
by patriotnole on Jan 21, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, you're right
but if this keeps up some people may start to think we are.
Indeed
Maybe Ham should give Jimbo some pointers on how to beat teams in the ACC.
Of course, I kid. This recruiting class, along with with the stud Freshmen and Sophomores on the team should bring home many ACC Championships and a NC.
Which is why PLAYOFFS SUCK
GO NOLES!
FEAR THE SPEAR!
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by fsutampaguy on Jan 21, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I believe you mean pointers on how to beat teams that are favored to beat you.
"If you want to see me, come watch me on Fridays. I play in pads."
-(Future FSU Star) Mario Pender
by SoCalNole on Jan 22, 2012 9:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Not really...
We were 5-3 in conference and should have been 7-1. But, like I said, my comment was made in jest….I am confident next year will be better. Until then, I’m pretty excited about bball and recruiting.
by patriotnole on Jan 22, 2012 5:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I believe winning in basketball & baseball helps overall
FSU’s name associated with success & big wins, circulated by the media, can only help our Athletics department in general.
by FullTimeNole on Jan 22, 2012 10:19 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
"There's a reason big time programs rarely go on the road in out of conference play."
There’s an extra “in” in this sentence.
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 7:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hmwkP5jI07E
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Watched the replay a few times on ESPN3...
And it’s just delightful how the air goes out of the crowd when Snaer hits it.
Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.
Haha yeah
They’re like “NOOO! (silence….crickets….)”
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
That wasn't air.
One big collective queef.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Jan 21, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Thought you were having internet sex and posted on the wrong page
Huge win and even more impressive, they haven’t had a let down since the UNC game. Tough group of players.
"I spent 90 percent of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted!"
I'll again post what I posted in the SBNation link
A shout out to MRogner’s basketball wisdom, as he asserted in the season preview that, if this team gets their turnover total down to the low teens, the Noles can beat anyone in the nation.
12 turnovers today.
Come and see the violence inherent in the system!!!
its not exactly science
we finally got some leadership and Loucks is playing really well.
Seriously Turtle, Smoke More Weed
by Mannieblunts on Jan 21, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
left peterson out there one deadball too many
by DixieNole on Jan 21, 2012 7:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This team needs him to play meaningful minutes to be successful
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
He has inherited Loucks'
“trying to do too much” syndrome. I definitely don’t like the whole 2nd team rotation. they aren’t very good on O or D.
I agree, he is playing like loucks did last year.y big problem is occasionally after he makes a dumb play he hangs his head and doesn’t push hard the other way
by wjs90 on Jan 21, 2012 8:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Dulkys 5/8, 2/4 from 3
thats a much better line, and a few of his from 2 were actually deep mid-range shots. he is on a hot streak, lets ride it as long as we can.
"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody
bs block call
Should have been a charge
by DixieNole on Jan 21, 2012 7:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
which one? haha
"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit ‘em in the mouth, and they don’t like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that’s what we started out with.’’ - Nick Moody
thats right...i nit pick
On point write up as always sir
by DixieNole on Jan 21, 2012 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
ACC refereeing, it doesn't just suck in football anymore
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by JaviLouis on Jan 21, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
apparently Plumlee cannot travel
by DixieNole on Jan 21, 2012 7:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
no conference refs in hoops. They just sucked generally
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously
I’m assuming Ham will get the same opportunities to submit those blocking calls for review, right?
There's a commissioner of officials, so yeah.
But all of the refs come from a nation-wide pool which conferences contract from
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Probably not worth bringing it up, we won. But I can’t say I don’t get sick of Duke getting all the flop calls over the years (see Kyle Singler’s whole career) and those two blatant ones go against us.
Yeah, but....
Compared to a NORMAL game at Duke, I thought the refs did a much fairer job than I expected… In a normal game, they’d have called a foul on James when they tied it up, giving them the lead and time to set their defense. They would have called a jump ball on Luke rather than giving the timeout and that would have given the Blue Devils the ball on the possession…
There were some bad blocking calls, but not as many as I’ve seen before…. We got a few breaks as well, which means it was a well-called game.
exactly
Missed calls? sure. But we didnt get completely hosed like normal. about as much as you can ask for in Cameron.
by DeaconO on Jan 22, 2012 3:10 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Completely agree with this.
We’ve seen worse up there. Everyone has.
Best FSU TEAM we have had in a while?
Sure we have had teams with star players like Al Thornton, Toney Douglas, and Chris Singleton but anybody on this team can step up at any given time.. Ex: Xavier Gibson tonight. You can see the players buying into coach Hams system.. It’s amazing what a little belief can do to a team.
6 seniors. A Dook team where our 8th man (miller) is more athletic and a better shooter than Dooks 1st (rivers). The rematch will be ugly.
Seriously Turtle, Smoke More Weed
by Mannieblunts on Jan 21, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
must not remember last year. It was brick city. Can anyone on Dook create their own shot?
Seriously Turtle, Smoke More Weed
by Mannieblunts on Jan 21, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Rivers can do whatever he wants
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
on the dribble yes. spot up no.
Seriously Turtle, Smoke More Weed
by Mannieblunts on Jan 21, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
How is spotting up creating your own shot???
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
he has to dribble to get a shot. he can’t ‘kobe’ and just shoot over someone
Seriously Turtle, Smoke More Weed
by Mannieblunts on Jan 21, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
INDEED
The guy has so much athleticism and potential, yet for whatever reason, has
gone MIA for such long stretches of his career. But during this stretch he’s been
such as good compliment for Bernard.
Oh, and shout out to Loucks! He has been the catalyst for so much of this by playing
within himself. A perfect example being that awesome pass to Snaer at the end.
In a 3-guard lineup and 4-out 1-in motion he gets the space he needs.
Never been a good cross-screen, tight quarters guy
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
No doubt, he looked great.
Dare I say… better than Bernard? But really, he looked better than Bernard.
by seminoleballer on Jan 22, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
Wait a minute. I'm confused.
Do we have a good basketball team?
by FSUKook on Jan 21, 2012 7:29 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
This team could well be the best since Ward, Sura, Cassell etc.
They went to the elite 8. They were a bit deficient in that era on the inside. Kennedy never seemed to have strong low post play like Hamilton’s teams.
In truth Hamilton has recruited exceptionally well here, growth has been steady. Sarcasm aside Hamilton is working miracles here.
"Mel, yeah Mel Kiper Jr. He knows about as much about football as a Japanese space pilot." Rick Trickett
Doug Edwards deserves more than an etc.
by 93noleman on Jan 21, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Edwards was okaro white with a better shot and nasty streak. Our inside was all Rodney Dobard…he was Bernard James from a tough neighborhood instead of the service.
by wjs90 on Jan 21, 2012 8:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Doug Edwards was a poor-man's version of Dominique
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
Nice. I’m a D Edwards fan, played against him once in HS and occasionally at Tully in the FSU days. Think being a bit generous on that comp though, D’s favorite dunk was a layup where he touched the backboard.
by wjs90 on Jan 21, 2012 8:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Edwards was a double-double machine.
I don’t like the Dominique comparison either but the Okaro White comp is off as well.
Undersized for NBA (height), but he was a dominant college post player. Good for 18/10 a game.
this
Edwards was a man, nothing against Okaro, but he has a way to go.
Dogs bark in the night but the caravan moves on.
No knock on Edwards or Dobard
Just Kennedy’s teams never had the length Hamilton’s teams have. After Dobards and Edwards nobody was over about 6’7 or 6’8 iirc Those guys got in foul trouble there was no depth. Should not be an issue for this team.
"Mel, yeah Mel Kiper Jr. He knows about as much about football as a Japanese space pilot." Rick Trickett
Dominique?
I can’t even remember a dunk by Edwards. Dobard rocked the rim, though.
Edwards was a violent dunker
Saw him play in Miami at one of the smaller schools, don’t remember the team, season, occasion, or why I was in Miami, (but you can take my word on what follows :-) ) but he handled an over-ambitious pass from one of our guards, jumping near the baseline and snagging the sucker about 12-18 inches above the rim, one hand, and absolutely shoving it down. One of the best dunks I’ve ever seen because it was such a bad setup and he may have left the floor slightly behind the basket.
He could dunk.
Dogs bark in the night but the caravan moves on.
I don't tune in to CBB very often
But that was a very exciting game to watch. So, when’s the next game? ;-)
Notre Dame says pay back time for bowl game loss
Stealing our thunder by putting a whipping to the Cuse.
Stinking Irish.
True
But we’re rolling right now. Last weekend + today’s game = a ton of good pub for Hamilton and co, especially since this game makes last week’s slaughter look less like the anomaly many were thinking it was.
"Rather be forgotten than remembered for giving in"
Beat Duke (on the road0 and UNC within a matter of days?
that’s news.
Dogs bark in the night but the caravan moves on.
I don't know
They talked us up a TON on College Game Day after the Cuse game, before the Pitt/Louisville game. Digger, Bilas and Davis were all giving us good love.
by SteelerNole21 on Jan 23, 2012 7:59 AM EST up reply actions
When will the Noles be getting back to Tallahassee?
We need to group up & go to the air port and give them a standing ovation!!!
good question.
my buddy had a flight cancelled today going from JAX to Raleigh, so the team may be parked in the triangle for a while. Bad weather in the Carolinas.
Been trying to figure that out
Do they go back to the basketball facility?
Would be a lot easier for students.
I never comment on these, but congrats basketball fans!
Did not know we had a player called Luke Loucks. Anyone else suspect that his mother had an infatuation with Fox in Socks?
I live across the street from his family...
strong Christian family with good morals. His sister plays on the women’s team. But to answer your question i have never asked or thought of asking lol.
I've heard similar.
Was just thinking if you asked me 3 or 2 years ago about Loucks, I would have said he didn’t have much shot at becoming a major player or starter, but I’m glad he’s stuck to it and gained some consistency.
ya he and Okaro white went to the same high school.
They went to Clearwater high… who has a very strong bball program. (well did have a strong program.) He was also a highly recruited QB out of college. If i am not mistaken he was recruited by FSU. (Could be wrong) Okaro is turning into a solid player too.
first time commenting here
i play at clearwater, and it was a treat gettin to watch okaro play in high school. he was by far the best and most athletic player in the county, and was always good for some huge dunks and blocks every game haha
by fsurays27 on Jan 21, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ya I saw him play quite a bit too...
his athleticism is still shown in the college ranks, and he is starting to combine that with strong fundamentals and defense. He will be a force the next two years.
You must live in Clearwater, FL...I know their family very well, his sister was in middle school with my son
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yessir shoutout to the 727!!
Ya i know the sister pretty well… IDK Luke as well, but we have a mutual best friend.
I'm mostly a reader
but I can’t help but comment tonight. That was one of the most exciting games I’ve seen in a long time. Very proud of our Noles for not letting up.
Seeing on twitter all of the non-FSU/Duke fans go nuts was fun.
That was a great game.
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
It really was.
It was so close the entire game. So glad we Snaer hit that shot in the end. And so glad it was us that ended their home streak!
even my wife was jumping up and down,
and she couldn’t give a crap and only watched the final 10 minutes
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
It really was an amazing game to watch.
I almost didn’t turn it on, because I’ve been so excited about this team lately that I didn’t want to see them lose, but ultimately as long as the Noles are on, I have to tune in. I’m SO glad that I did!
by seminoleballer on Jan 22, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Chris Walker #8 player in class of 2013 is noticing us.
He was at the FSU & UNC game, and tweeted “Fsu upsetting everybody Congrats to the #noles yall deserve it !!!” Tonight any chance we get this guy.. He’s from Florida too.
I won’t lie i’ve only watched one or two games but am I wrong in seeing the same team that is great on the Defensive end but goes on droughts when it comes to offense? how did we lose to clemson by 20?
Different offensive scheme
Ham has changed the offense completely the last 2 weeks.
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
eh don’t worry about that, just be glad we got NCAA credentials and stopped one of Coach K’s 19829838 basketball related streaks.
by Happypedro25 on Jan 21, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
No easy task in Cameron Indoor Fantasy Land
where a Plumley can be completely out of control, back into and clobber a set defender at crunch time, and shoot free throws.
But truthfully, seemed like Duke got less of those gifts tonight than usual. Usually, one is not allowed to interfere with a Duke scholar-athlete as he efforts to score points, and usually, said scholar athlete has the right to knock his opponents down when they attempt to respond in kind.
Dogs bark in the night but the caravan moves on.
by fmnole on Jan 21, 2012 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe the ACC is giving us some respect
And giving us some calls that we wouldn’t have gotten a year ago. (because of the tourney streak, whipping unc, etc)
by wcnole on Jan 22, 2012 8:19 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
They won at home, we won on the road. They snapped a 20 game win streak, we snapped a 45 game win streak. I don’t think we will be overshadowed.
My photo appeared in the Nightlife photo collage of the FSView for six weeks in-a-row. That’s who I am.
Then just think back to the beating we gave the Irish to finish their season last year :D
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I don't know that much about basketball
nor do I watch that often, but I always love for my Noles to score an upset like this!! Go Noles!!
F-L-O-R-I-D-A S-T-A-T-E FLORIDA STATE FLORIDA STATE FLORIDA STATE WOOOOOOOO!!!
KTBFFH!!
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by Noleforever9399 on Jan 21, 2012 8:08 PM EST reply actions
Ball So Hard Baby!
You know what I love about this team? We go on Defensive Runs. It’s like I’m never concerned that the team is going to blow us out because I know we can bust off a Defensive run and shut them down for like 3 or 4 mins at a time.
The Funk Phenomenon.
This was classic
never mind how many times Len Elmore says otherwise
I was thinking the same thing when he kept talking about us not throwing in to the post
Was he the guy that kept on with the Sisyphus references? Annoying.
Forget about guns and forget ammunition
Cause I'm killing them all on my own little mission
by JustLikeYouOnlyPrettier on Jan 21, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
Offensive play
Amazed at how much out offensive sets have improved. Even 1st half scoring drought today, was more about too aggressive passing. Last fee games we have run O with confidence and purpose. Lately been more concerned with our poor showing on screens and slow rotation on perimeter D….not that we been poor on that just relative concerns
by wjs90 on Jan 21, 2012 8:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ham bashing
went the way of the dinosaur. At least for a couple of days.
It has a lot to do with confidence
I think we’ve figured ourselves out a bit. Dulkys has an edge to him when he gets looks, and with Ian Miller in there I don’t think we have any of those 10-14 point halves the rest of the season. And because our turnover numbers have been down recently (and against strong competition), we’re going to have better opportunities to score. Not saying we’ll win everything from here on out, but I like the offensive intensity more than I have in a while.
I think the team turned the corner during the Maryland game.
My photo appeared in the Nightlife photo collage of the FSView for six weeks in-a-row. That’s who I am.
I’ve thought this about many, many FSU teams in the Ham era.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman.
by CornNole on Jan 22, 2012 3:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If it hasnt been said already,
Snaer’s two buzzer beaters were karma – payback for the two “blocking” fouls called on him in the second half. F you refs. F you duke.
by New Mexico Nole on Jan 21, 2012 8:54 PM EST reply actions
perhaps the occasions you mention serve as the price for bookend wins @ Cameron?
There were a LOT of no calls but those ‘blocks’ (and I counted 2 that were clearly charges) are just what a team has to overcome and why they are so tough there.
"Mel, yeah Mel Kiper Jr. He knows about as much about football as a Japanese space pilot." Rick Trickett
more surprising?
FSU winning or Xavier giving up the rock on that fast break?
by DixieNole on Jan 21, 2012 9:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Coach K immediately ripped the defender for not drawing a charge on that,
and rightly so. Getting Gibson to stop on a dime is like getting a house boat to stop on a dime.
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
#TooSoon
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
No really
He’s still alive
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by freshcollegeboy on Jan 21, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Hams demeanor is effing stoic
He’s like a boss on the sidelines. Even after wrapping up (collectively) the two biggest upset wins I can ever remember in FSU history, and he’s like ‘yea we won, deal with it’
Guy on a Buffalo
His reaction after b.s. block #1? A smile.
After b.s. block #2? A wink. He was like Winnie the Pooh out there.
by Michael Rogner on Jan 21, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 11 recs
I believe he completed the metaphor when he stuck his hand in the carolina honey pot
Guy on a Buffalo
by SteadfastNole on Jan 21, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
So that's what we want?
Shouldn’t he be making his displeasure known to the refs … there is an art to working the refs and not sure what a “whatever” attitude accomplishes with the refs (though maybe it does minimize the chance that the team will be focused on the missed call rather than the game).
Is he really?
Honestly, this is something I’ve always kind of wondered and wanted to know more about. He doesn’t seem to jaw at them too much (anti-Coach K). Is that part of his strategy?
by seminoleballer on Jan 22, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
There's a balance though
You want to work the refs, but you have to keep your poise as well. A coach’s personality is reflected in his players. If he loses his cool, the players will start doing the same. That’s where stupid technicals fouls can start becoming an issue.
by BobLoblaw113 on Jan 22, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Dude's the man
Probably not talked about enough. Great representative for our program.
by PatHealy on Jan 21, 2012 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Is the line between goat & hero really that big?
Many wanted Ham’s job … now they want to annoint Ham & the team as the second coming.
Ham’s downfall has always been offense … and the last 3 games have been very pleasant. Nevertheless, color me as skeptical until the team can perform in the upper half of collegiate teams for a season (rather than a game or two spurt).
Im not annointing him anything. That this team has won the past few game
that it has, it only pisses me off more. Inconsistency is the worst.
"However, I say, let UM burn." -onebarrelrum
More to do with people's lack of understanding
Of the finer points of FSU basketball, & its “place” within the program.
He’s a great coach…he’s responded to his justifiable criticisms by recruiting players who.can play offense as well.
Honestly, how many coaches could get a guy like Snaer to come to FSU?
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman.
by CornNole on Jan 22, 2012 12:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Kansas wanted Snaer pretty badly.
Could y’all imagine us losing a badass football recruit to Kansas? I’d have a heart attack.
Let me set this straight.
We win the champs sports bowl againts ND. Hammered UNC on college gameday, beat Maryland, and stun Duke at their turf. National signing day coming up while picking up a commitment from Louis.
Now I say FSU fans, The exposure our football and basketball programs are recieiving are we ready. ARE YOU READY FLORIDA MF STATE MF SEMINOLE FANS!!!! OUR SEMINOLE NATION WILL RISE AND CONQOUR! STAND UP FSU, THIS IS OUR DECADE!
by Johnathan Blackburn on Jan 21, 2012 9:12 PM EST reply actions
What a week for this team.
First Dulkys is the man, now a week later, its Snaer.
It was a low down and depressing feeling that Friday night we lost in triple overtime to Princeton, then almost as bad when they got blown off the court at Clemson. I’m glad I never shut those games off, no matter how bad they looked. Little did I know it was penance to the gods of college basketball.
Now we are effectively in first place in the ACC.
GO NOLES! BEAT WAKE!
Come and see the violence inherent in the system!!!
The beauty of this game to me was that I can't point to 1 guy.
So many guys gave us exactly what we needed.
Gotta say, man
Fantastic write-up.
Loved the grit. This team is coming together at the right time.
and I bet the writer of that Florida Flambeau article wants to go hide in a cave
somewhere…
Come and see the violence inherent in the system!!!
by GoNolzOhio on Jan 21, 2012 9:19 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
OT, but some reports that JoePa has passed away
by FredGarvin...NoleProstitute on Jan 21, 2012 9:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Denied by his family.
Guy on a Buffalo
by SteadfastNole on Jan 21, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like its getting reported by more then a few publications now.
by project1037 on Jan 21, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Still false so far. Managing editor of the first place to report it stepped down after the mistake
Guy on a Buffalo
by SteadfastNole on Jan 21, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. From thinking you have a news scoop to losing a job in minutes.
by project1037 on Jan 21, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Eye on College Football blog over at CBS sports says
“off respirator, near death.”
Come and see the violence inherent in the system!!!
Did anyone notice....
The signs the students were holding? Set up like speed limit signs, they said:
“Win Limit 45”
I guess they were right on the money!
for those wondering, from seminoles PR:
Brandon Mellor
I can confirm @FSU_MBasketball team just landed in Tally. Will take about 15-20 for team to get to BTC if you plan on welcoming them home.
I was calling to fire Ham a few days ago
Now I wonder if we will be able to keep him,,,talk about being educated!
by tisc63128 on Jan 21, 2012 10:48 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Hey man respect for being able to recognize when your wrong.
The Funk Phenomenon.
by willdabeast on Jan 21, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
What would you be thinking if ...
FSU played inspired ball but barely lost to both UNC & Duke?
Ham’s turning them around … or he should still be gone.
Ok
I gave up on this team after clemson loss. Don’t know what happened but this team is legit. Hamilton has saved his job for another year.
or at least until we lose a game
by nolesdude on Jan 21, 2012 11:09 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Unfortunate "truth"
A trip to the sweet sixteen (and almost elite 8) last year didn’t keep folks for calling for Ham’s job after the Princeton loss & Clemson blow-out loss.
2 Regular season games (no matter how great) … if not capitalized on, would hold less sway than a sweet sixteen appearance – no?
Which is a shame
On the day Ham was hired, if he promised to make FSU a fixture in the tournament, make the occasional Sweet 16, become the 3rd best team in the ACC and be a nuisance for Duke and Carolina, we’d have appreciated his ambition but would have skeptical any of it would happen. But this is exactly where we stand, and people are still calling for his job.
by BobLoblaw113 on Jan 22, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'd have had him committed to an institution.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman.
by CornNole on Jan 22, 2012 12:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I caught the last couple moments just before takeoff...
Probably yelled a little louder than most people like to hear on a plane these days, but I also had my 10 month old daughter on my lap doing the chop, so that brought the worries down I think…
Also helped brighten my spirits as I was flying from Orlando to Newark, NJ (and a few inches of snow)…
So...
I recorded this game last night. Managed to go gambling and avoid news of the outcome. Got home at 130ish AM, play the dvr. Get all the way to 1:37 left, when the recording ends. I had to find out how it ended here last night. I am happy to get the win, but wow did that blow.
/rant.
"However, I say, let UM burn." -onebarrelrum
Bummer. Extend all hoops recordings at least 30 minutes
by Michael Rogner on Jan 22, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Michael I think that HD PVR will come in really handy this year
I usually just record to my dvr and then use the HD PVR to record to my computer.
Cyberpunk - a lifestyle characterized by computer games, internet surfing, and large doses of attitude.
by FSUcyberpunk on Jan 22, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
For all 14 people who actually watch that stuff....
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman.
by CornNole on Jan 22, 2012 12:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Post Game Press Conference
http://www.goduke.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&id=837911
Cyberpunk - a lifestyle characterized by computer games, internet surfing, and large doses of attitude.
Hamilton "You have to have leaders but you also have to have followers"
Cyberpunk - a lifestyle characterized by computer games, internet surfing, and large doses of attitude.
by FSUcyberpunk on Jan 22, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Great Article from a Duke Fan
Recounts the final seconds beautifully.
http://www.indyweek.com/triangleoffense/archives/2012/01/22/snaer-florida-state-stun-no-4-duke-mens-basketball-at-buzzer
Cyberpunk - a lifestyle characterized by computer games, internet surfing, and large doses of attitude.
I'm no BBall expert by any means, but the little pick by James while Loucks was bringing the ball down the court on the final play was huge
It was enough to free up Luke and allow him a clean lane to deliver the pass to Snaer. 3 excellent individual moments on that last drive.
>------::----::------->Spearing 'em and Scalping 'em like it's 1999
I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
Dulkys and Snaer were setup on the wings. Loucks got to the middle of the floor. James gave him space. You cannot run that 4sec drill any better than they did.
by DixieNole on Jan 22, 2012 11:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
it took till sunday...
FSU put up 50 (50!) in the second half on 18/27…goodness. if you remove one 90s stretch they would have had a 11 2 assist to turnover for the half as well…as it was 11 to 5.
by DixieNole on Jan 22, 2012 11:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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