Big win for St. Joe's (Soft Pretzel Logic)

Big win for St. Joe's

It got a little hairy at the end, but that win puts St. Joe's right back on the bubble. Not on the right side of it yet, but beating Xavier was an enormous step in the right direction.

I can't help asking, though: Why rush the court? I'd like to think the Hawks are good enough for a home win over Xavier to not be that big a deal, even if the Musketeers are ranked No. 11 in the country.

I have no problems with a court-storming if you win the conference tournament or even the regular season title in a game, but I honestly believe tonight's win doesn't rise to that level.

Then again, if the students wanted it that badly, who am I to argue against it that much.

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Posted by Jonathan Tannenwald on March 6, 2008 11:11 PM | Permalink

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Teek:

Jonathan, generally I'm an avowed non-supporter of court rushing. But the Hawks are playing the 8th ranked team in the nation at the last game in the storied Fieldhouse, after a crushing loss to Temple, with Jameer Nelson, Dr. Jack Ramsey, Jim Lynam, Mike Bantom, Cliff Anderson, Bernard Blunt and Rap Curry in the house.

Lose and it's NIT for sure. Win and send the fieldhouse out in style and keep faint NCAA at-large hopes alive.

I was there - it was court-rush worthy.

Posted by Teek | March 7, 2008 12:28 AM

Posted on March 7, 2008 00:28

Eric:

I don't recall you questioning LaSalle and Temple fans rushing the court following their respective wins.

This was the biggest win in the Fieldhouse in the post-Jameer era. To top it off, it was Senior night, great figures from throughout St. Joe's history were in the house, and the place was rocking all night long.

It was completely worthy of a rushing in my eyes.

Also, that was the highest ranked team ever to be defeated in the Fieldhouse.

Posted by Eric | March 7, 2008 12:48 AM

Posted on March 7, 2008 00:48

Kate:

Did you question Temple rushing the court at the Palestra on Sunday night when their students/fans rushed the court after defeating the un-ranked Hawks? This was a wonderful night at the Fieldhouse celebrating Hawk Basketball's past, present and future. The atmosphere was electric with baskethball legends and a fabulous game. The students, alumni and this team deserved their moment after defeating the #8 team in the land. I was thrilled to see them have that experience and have one last magical moment on Hawk Hill. The Hawk Will Never Die!

Posted by Kate | March 7, 2008 1:24 AM

Posted on March 7, 2008 01:24

tjc:

I have a feeling the Hawk will be dying right around the A-10 tourney quarterfinals.

Posted by tjc | March 7, 2008 9:52 AM

Posted on March 7, 2008 09:52

Richard:

Four letters: ESPN

Posted by Richard | March 7, 2008 11:42 AM

Posted on March 7, 2008 11:42

Gregg:

I don't understand why people care if kids rush the court. They are kids and that was the Hawks biggest win in a while. Who cares?

Penn rushed to court when they beat the worst Temple team in 25 years. So what?

Posted by Gregg | March 7, 2008 12:56 PM

Posted on March 7, 2008 12:56

nick:

You rush the court when you beat ranked teams in big games, or rivals in close games.

That being said, hawks fans definitely deserved to rush the court one last time at the feildhouse. My question is, if the fieldhouse is such a historic place, why does St. Joes play so many games at the palestra? Is the seating differential between the two that big?

Posted by nick | March 7, 2008 7:22 PM

Posted on March 7, 2008 19:22

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