Monday, December 15, 2008

Pirate Primetime INTV with Anthony 'Fooch' Fucilli



Here is our interview with Anthony 'Fooch' Fucilli of MSG Network. Listen in as we talk a multitude of topics surrounding SHU Hoops.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Pirate Primetime INTV with: Jerry Carino



Hey Pirate fans If you couldn't catch it live, here is a copy of the interview we aired during the 12/7/08 Pirate Primetime. Enjoy and be sure to leave your comments below!

Christmas Time for Pirate Fans

By Jeremiah Sullivan

With the word in the midst of the holiday season, and the first hint of winter arriving via snow flurries and chilling temperatures, Pirate fans know that there is a fast approaching date on the calendar

DECEMBER 30TH
The Hall will pack their bags on the last days of 2008 and head to the Carrier Dome to take on an impressive Syracuse team. The Pirates, who will be without Head coach Booby Gonzalez due to terms of a previous suspension, will be playing their first BIG EAST conference game of the season on the road. Looking at their schedule, coming into the match-up, the men could retain either an 11-1, or a 10-2 record when they take the court versus the Orange.



To date, games against Cal Baptist, ST. Peter's, IUPUI, JMU and Fairleigh Dickinson remain on the calendar prior to conference play. As the season has progressed, it seems that the JMU games is what may prove to be the last roadblock the Pirates could face in non-conference play. Just several days removed from finals, and right before Christmas, the Hall will have to hop on the bus and drive on down to the middle of Virginia to face off with Madison.

This is also the same Madison team that gave the Pirates oh-so-much trouble at home last year, so don't be fooled; it can happen again. The rest of the match-ups prior to Dec. 30th, the Pirates should win with ease,

And be thankful Pirate fans, you've got a team currently with six wins on the year, knocking off a then-ranked 19th USC, hanging tough with a powerhouse in Memphis, and coming in 3rd place in Puerto Rico. Plus you're seeing the emergence of a great player in Theodore, the growth of Jeremy Hazell and the feeling out process of just what Robert Mitchell can bring to the court.



Don't lose sight of several other factors as well....the possibility for an Oliver or Lawrence addition still remain; however slim it may be.

Look for this team to post 7 wins during conference play. Stick with them because the beginning of BIG EAST play will be tough early on with the opponents the Pirates have on the schedule.

QUESTIONS
Will John Garcia be able to sustain these monster minutes?
Will we see more of Mike Davis to ease the demands on Garcia?
Do BIG EAST defenders have Jeremy Hazell figured out just yet?
Will there be a 1-2 punch at the point in Harvey/Theodore all season?
Is there any help for these Pirates on th way? Is it Lawrence? Perhaps Oliver?


Fact of the matter is, only time will tell.


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