**USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread**

Cocklover · 11-29-2012, 09:05 AM

South Carolina travels to face St. John's on Thursday in the 2012 SEC/BIG EAST Challenge. The contest will be televised on ESPNU and broadcast live on the radio in Columbia on 107.5 The Game and on GamecocksOnline.com. The meeting marks the fourth all-time between the Gamecocks and Red Storm, and the first since the 1975 campaign. The game will be the first between Carolina head coach Frank Martin and SJU's Steve Lavin.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012
Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Queens, N.Y.
Arena: Carnesecca Arena (5,602)
Series: St. John's leads, 3-0
Last Meeting: St. John's win, 71-59, Dec. 27, 1975, New York City, ECAC Holiday Festival Tournament
Television: ESPNU
Talent: Mike Crispino (pxp), Kara Lawson (analyst)
Radio: Gamecock IMG Radio Network
Sirius: 128; XM: 192
Talent: Andy Demetra (pxp), Casey Manning (analyst)
Tickets: www.redstormsports.com/redtix

Scouting St. John's
St. John's enters Thursday contest with a 4-2 overall record, including a perfect 3-0 mark in home contests. The Red Storm has not played since a 79-68 win vs. Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 24 in Queens. The team is led by sophomore guard D'Angelo Harris with 21.2 points per game, while sophomore guard Phil Greene IV (13.8) and freshman forward JaKarr Sampson (12.3) contribute double-digits as well. Sampson was named the BIG EAST's Rookie of the Week on Monday, while Harrison picked up his second-straight weekly Honor Roll mention following Red Storm wins over Holy Cross and FGCU. Freshman forward Chris Obekpa ranks third in the country with 4.5 blocks per game entering Thursday's contest, while as a team the Red Storm ranks second nationally with 8.3 blocks per game. St. John's is led by Steve Lavin in his third season.

http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sport...112812aab.html

sc455 · 11-29-2012, 09:38 AM

its time to make a mark..lets neat the redmen...

CoverTwo · 11-29-2012, 09:42 AM

Tough, tough matchup

davidmc467 · 11-29-2012, 09:57 AM

Big test. You never know what could happen. It'd be a huge win if we can pull it out.

I Bleed Garnet · 11-29-2012, 10:08 AM

Lets Go!

Luke Skycocker · 11-29-2012, 10:19 AM

Its gonna be tough

Cocklover · 11-29-2012, 11:05 AM

I see on St. John's website that they are having a blackout tonight...LOL

Cocklover · 11-29-2012, 11:07 AM

http://www.redstormsports.com/sports...112812aaa.html

Roosterboy · 11-29-2012, 11:33 AM

Give Frank credit..he scheduled a doozy.
I don't know if we will win this one...but I know our guys will play hard and give themselves a chance.

And who knows...we beat No. 1 Kentucky, so nothing is impossible...it will just be very difficult.

carolinafan111 · 11-29-2012, 11:51 AM

this game should be used as a benchmark.
'
I know I will happy if it is apparent that the team is competing for all 40 minutes against another good program.

unfortunately, i won't be at home to watch it (or the Falcons/Saints)

RMaceJr · 11-29-2012, 12:06 PM

Let's go Cocks!!! Huge match-up!

I Bleed Garnet · 11-29-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roosterboy

Give Frank credit..he scheduled a doozy.
I don't know if we will win this one...but I know our guys will play hard and give themselves a chance.

And who knows...we beat No. 1 Kentucky, so nothing is impossible...it will just be very difficult.

Did Frank schedule them? This is part of the SEC/Big East challenge

davidmc467 · 11-29-2012, 12:14 PM

St. John's isn't that good are they?

I mean, they went 13-19, 6-12 (Big East) last year.

It's a tough game, but it is very winnable.

treyno2722 · 11-29-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidmc467

St. John's isn't that good are they?

I mean, they went 13-19, 6-12 (Big East) last year.

It's a tough game, but it is very winnable.

You're right, people get caught up on school or conference name.

catdaddy66 · 11-29-2012, 01:29 PM

A good measure of our growth, and a chance for the nation to view Frank Martin bring another program up the ranks. Go Cocks!

I Bleed Garnet · 11-29-2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidmc467

St. John's isn't that good are they?

I mean, they went 13-19, 6-12 (Big East) last year.

It's a tough game, but it is very winnable.

Agreed, although they have individual talent that will play in the NBA

CoverTwo · 11-29-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Bleed Garnet

Agreed, although they have individual talent that will play in the NBA

And I don't think Coach Lavin was on their sidelines much last season. The reason this is a big matchup is because the Johnnies have 1 or 2 NBA guys and Lavin has recruited extremely well. This is a big step up in competition as far as talent goes.

Travelin · 11-29-2012, 02:16 PM

If we can win the battle of the boards and keep turnovers to a minimum, we should be in it at the end.

Gamecocks are a 8.5 point underdog.

Rebel4ever · 11-29-2012, 02:30 PM

Win or lose, Coach Martin will use this game as a learning experience for us. Finally, some basketball enthusiasm and energy.

Roosterboy · 11-29-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidmc467

St. John's isn't that good are they?

I mean, they went 13-19, 6-12 (Big East) last year.

It's a tough game, but it is very winnable.

Record may not be good...but they did that in the tough Big East...I did notice they aren't as big as I thought...very comparable in size to us.
Few guys at 6'8 and 6'9, but not huge.
Biggest guy is God'squift Achiuwa at 6'8, 230.

Should be a good game.

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11-29-2012, 09:05 AM	#1
Cocklover Do What Feels Right Female Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia Posts: 31,986 CockyCash: 1103858	USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread South Carolina travels to face St. John's on Thursday in the 2012 SEC/BIG EAST Challenge. The contest will be televised on ESPNU and broadcast live on the radio in Columbia on 107.5 The Game and on GamecocksOnline.com. The meeting marks the fourth all-time between the Gamecocks and Red Storm, and the first since the 1975 campaign. The game will be the first between Carolina head coach Frank Martin and SJU's Steve Lavin. Date: Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET Location: Queens, N.Y. Arena: Carnesecca Arena (5,602) Series: St. John's leads, 3-0 Last Meeting: St. John's win, 71-59, Dec. 27, 1975, New York City, ECAC Holiday Festival Tournament Television: ESPNU Talent: Mike Crispino (pxp), Kara Lawson (analyst) Radio: Gamecock IMG Radio Network Sirius: 128; XM: 192 Talent: Andy Demetra (pxp), Casey Manning (analyst) Tickets: www.redstormsports.com/redtix Scouting St. John's St. John's enters Thursday contest with a 4-2 overall record, including a perfect 3-0 mark in home contests. The Red Storm has not played since a 79-68 win vs. Florida Gulf Coast on Nov. 24 in Queens. The team is led by sophomore guard D'Angelo Harris with 21.2 points per game, while sophomore guard Phil Greene IV (13.8) and freshman forward JaKarr Sampson (12.3) contribute double-digits as well. Sampson was named the BIG EAST's Rookie of the Week on Monday, while Harrison picked up his second-straight weekly Honor Roll mention following Red Storm wins over Holy Cross and FGCU. Freshman forward Chris Obekpa ranks third in the country with 4.5 blocks per game entering Thursday's contest, while as a team the Red Storm ranks second nationally with 8.3 blocks per game. St. John's is led by Steve Lavin in his third season. http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sport...112812aab.html __________________

11-29-2012, 09:38 AM	#2
sc455 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 12,664 CockyCash: 23088816	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread its time to make a mark..lets neat the redmen...

11-29-2012, 09:42 AM	#3
CoverTwo CockyTalk's Recruitnik Male Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 32,765 CockyCash: 101200	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread Tough, tough matchup __________________ Follow @CTProvingGround on Twitter! Drink Cocktane! For the latest in USC coverage, check out: TheBigSpur GamecockCentral GamecockAnthem

11-29-2012, 09:57 AM	#4
davidmc467 Little Engine That Could Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 3,177 CockyCash: 500	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread Big test. You never know what could happen. It'd be a huge win if we can pull it out. __________________

11-29-2012, 10:08 AM	#5
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11-29-2012, 10:19 AM	#6
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11-29-2012, 11:05 AM	#7
Cocklover Do What Feels Right Female Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia Posts: 31,986 CockyCash: 1103858	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread I see on St. John's website that they are having a blackout tonight...LOL __________________

11-29-2012, 11:07 AM	#8
Cocklover Do What Feels Right Female Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia Posts: 31,986 CockyCash: 1103858	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread http://www.redstormsports.com/sports...112812aaa.html __________________

11-29-2012, 11:33 AM	#9
Roosterboy 2nd Team All-SEC Male Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hartwell, Georgia Posts: 3,363 CockyCash: 500	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread Give Frank credit..he scheduled a doozy. I don't know if we will win this one...but I know our guys will play hard and give themselves a chance. And who knows...we beat No. 1 Kentucky, so nothing is impossible...it will just be very difficult. __________________ Baseball SEC Champs: 2000, 2002, 2011 CWS Appearances: 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012 Two-time National Champs Football 4 years running over Clemson 3 years running over Georgia 3 years running over Tennessee The best is yet to come...

11-29-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
carolinafan111 001100010011000100110001 Male Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 7,458 CockyCash: 912910367	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread this game should be used as a benchmark. ' I know I will happy if it is apparent that the team is competing for all 40 minutes against another good program. unfortunately, i won't be at home to watch it (or the Falcons/Saints) __________________ Gamecock Football Record: 32-8 33 games attended in a row (26-7 in that stretch)

11-29-2012, 12:06 PM	#11
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11-29-2012, 12:14 PM	#13
davidmc467 Little Engine That Could Male Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 3,177 CockyCash: 500	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread St. John's isn't that good are they? I mean, they went 13-19, 6-12 (Big East) last year. It's a tough game, but it is very winnable. __________________

11-29-2012, 01:29 PM	#15
catdaddy66 Former Walk On in-law Male Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lugoff, SC Posts: 3,109 CockyCash: 397	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread A good measure of our growth, and a chance for the nation to view Frank Martin bring another program up the ranks. Go Cocks!

11-29-2012, 02:16 PM	#18
Travelin Bowl MVP Male Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,307 CockyCash: 200	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread If we can win the battle of the boards and keep turnovers to a minimum, we should be in it at the end. Gamecocks are a 8.5 point underdog.

11-29-2012, 02:30 PM	#19
Rebel4ever Household Name Male Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Duncan Posts: 6,193 CockyCash: 600	Re: USC vs. St. John's GAME Thread Win or lose, Coach Martin will use this game as a learning experience for us. Finally, some basketball enthusiasm and energy. __________________

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