The Shotgun/Throwdown: St. John's Hangover (1/26/12) Edition
by WVUIE97 on Jan 26, 2012 10:09 AM EST
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Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot Ale (WTF, see?) in response to last night's game.
Well that certainly sucked. WVU's winning streak is at an end. Major regrouping is a must if they are to even be competitive in the Dome this weekend. Full post game fallout is inside. We also have a bit of recruiting news and some big (12) scheduling news. Well, assurances at least. Sorry for the delay...let's get started.
St. John's Hangover:
St. John's 78, West Virginia 62 - ESPN
Recap, stats, etc
St. John's 78, West Virginia 62 - MSNsportsNET.Com
"We were not ready to play," said Huggins. "We did not have two very good days of practice. Sometimes success is harder to handle than failure and you’re really not much of a guy if you get knocked down and you don’t get back up."
St. John's Dominates WVU - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Recap, gallery and videos
Men's Basketball: WVU vs St. John's Recap - WVillustrated
West Virginia shot just 35 percent from the field and St. John's dominated the Mountaineers in just about every statistical category as the Red Storm was victorious 78-62 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.
WVU's Not-So-Perfect Storm - BGN
West Virginia freshman Tommie McCune started the second half – wearing his shorts on backwards. It was that type of a night for the Mountaineers – everything seemed wrong for the team that nearly snuck into the top 25 this week.
HERTZEL COLUMN: Mountaineers lay an egg on Broadway - Times West Virginian
The Mountaineers played the way they thought St. John’s would play, just laid down and let the Red Storm win, 78-62.
Little goes right for WVU in loss to St. John's - Charleston Daily Mail
WVU fans at Madison Square Garden to witness what became a 78-62 loss lifted their heads as the Mountaineers ran the court and then, just as quickly, tucked their chins into their chest.
Road Woes Continue for Inconsistent Mountaineers - WVillustrated
WVU falls apart at MSG, yet another poor showing away from the Coliseum. With Syracuse waiting, big improvements must be made.
Bob Huggins in Rare Form After Johnnies Loss - ZagsBlog.com
"They played well. They played well and we sucked."
St. John's 'fab five' frosh stun West Virginia - ESPN New York
Steve Lavin issued a State of the Program address on Wednesday, prior to St. John’s game against West Virginia, saying "the future is very bright."
St. John's stuns WVU - Register-Herald
Five freshmen were introduced as the starting lineup for the Red Storm
St. John's stuns WVU 78-62 - Charleston Gazette
That it would happen on this night, in this place, and especially against this team, however, was stunning.
Forgetting A Rough Night - WVMETRONEWS.COM
The Mountaineers will spend the next few days doing something they didn’t have in their game plan -- Refocusing.
St. John's crushes West Virginia behind Harkless' big night - Rumble In The Garden
VIDEO: St. Johns Post Game - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Huggs, Truck and KJ
Photo Gallery: WVU vs St. John's - BGN
What You May Have Missed/News of Note:
Big 12 head says WVU will be on schedule - Charleston Gazette
In an interview with the Gazette, Neinas said he's been assured by officials at West Virginia University that the Mountaineers will be part of the Big 12 next fall -- and a football schedule will be released by Feb 1, less than a week from now.
WVU Shares Trophy, Looks Ahead to 2012 Goals - WVillustrated
Before the basketball team beat Rutgers a few weeks back, the trophy was available for photos at the Coliseum and on Wednesday, it made its way to the Mountainlair, WVU's student union.
Morgantown to honor WVU football team - Register-Herald
Mickey's Notebook
WVU 10th Place in Naismiths' Student Section of the Year Contest - WVillustrated
Help win the Mountaineers $5,000 by casting your vote now through February 12th.
Cronin says Jones is NBA caliber player - Register-Herald
If he maintains his double-double pace, coach Bob Huggins says he thinks the sizzling senior should be voted National Player of the Year for 2011-12.
Recruiting:
Holgorsen Looking Forward to Signing Day - WVillustrated
Article and video
Around the League (and Beyond):
Louisville basketball beats Villanova 84-74 - Courier-Journal
Pitt snaps skid with win over Providence - PPG
Notre Dame 55, Seton Hall 42; ND's Defense Befuddles SHU - South Orange Juice
Rutgers Blows It, Loses to DePaul 69-64 - On the Banks
PHOTOS: Syracuse Basketball Nike Hyper Elite Platinum Uniform - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
UConn's Nike Platinum Elite Basketball Uniforms (More Photos!) - The UConn Blog
Video of Interest:
Mountaineers will try and rebound from one of their toughest losses of the season and WVU has its eyes on a shooting guard in the class of 2014.
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Any pilots out there care to confirm/deny?
Miss Throwdown:
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If I am reading correctly between the lines
What is unspoken is speaking loudly. I would bet the Big XII will help WVU, financially, when they leave that sorry excuse for a conference – the Big East!
Neinas cannot say anything because of the litigation and how it could be affected – but he is pissed at the Big East.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I am also hoping they lean on Big XII teams to help the Big East fill any schedule voids left by WVU...
That would go a long way towards getting us of here next year.
2012 Orange Bowl Champs: "I haven’t seen a Tiger take a beating like that since Elin grabbed her 9-iron."
by MtnEer_in_SC on Jan 26, 2012 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
The Big XII has deep pockets
and, for $elfish reasons mostly, it behooves them to get WVU in the fold as quickly as possible. But it still speaks well for the Big XII as compared to the Big East.
Also, down in the mid-southern regions, we are a vindictive bunch. It would not surprise me to see the Big XII go after Louisville and Cincy, just to screw up the Big East! :-)
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I say this even though Neinas says the Big XII wants to stay at 10 teams
He HAS to say this for the same reasons of the WVY/Big East litigation pitfalls. Once all of that is settled, watch out!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
by Snide Aside on Jan 26, 2012 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Louisville would be a fantastic addition
They’re competetive in both sports, travelling partner for WVU, and WVU is going to deserately need a rival in this new conference with all of our tradtional rivals being in the ACC.
"that place laid the foundation for who I am. A lot of outsiders make fun of it and say negative things about West Virginia. Fuck them" - Jerry West
by MountaineerAirman on Jan 26, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
this just came out and is pretty interesting
the Big 12 is once again considering expanding the conference. While nothing is imminent, two sources told the paper that the Big 12 adding at least one new member is "very possible."
That new member would likely be Louisville
I posted this over at Louisville, but that is a cynical bunch. :-)
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Have fun with that Louisville crew...cynical might be generous.
I have to believe if the B12 is going to take one team, they would take another to make 12. 11 makes zero sense because it prevents round-robin scheduling for the most part.
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@CountryRoadsWV
by Country Roads on Jan 26, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
But the same article cites the Big 10 went for years with an uneven conference and the SEC has 13 – so I don’t know.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
The SEC has 14 now. Although, they would have played with 13 for a year if need be.
You raise a good point about the B1G. I guess my response to that would be “yeah, but it didn’t exactly work out too well for them with the unbalanced scheduling.”
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by Country Roads on Jan 27, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
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