Author Topic: Fab Melo out of the tournament! (Read 9079 times)

brewcity77 · « **on:** March 13, 2012, 01:29:07 PM »

Syracuse Center Fab Melo will not be traveling with the team or participating in the 2012 NCAA tournament:

http://www.suathletics.com/news/2012/3/13/MBB_0313122020.aspx

marquette09 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:32:19 PM »

Bieberhole69 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:32:32 PM »

That's awesome

Hoopaloop · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:33:12 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 13, 2012, 01:29:07 PM

Syracuse Center Fab Melo will not be traveling with the team or participating in the 2012 NCAA tournament:

http://www.suathletics.com/news/2012/3/13/MBB_0313122020.aspx

Well that changes things a wee bit. Can I edit my brackets? Wisconsin is in that bracket, right? They might have just been given their golden ticket again.

MUMac · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:33:20 PM »

Hope nobody filled their brackets out in ink. WOW, stunning development.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:34:17 PM »

Quote from: Hoopaloop on March 13, 2012, 01:33:12 PM

Well that changes things a wee bit. Can I edit my brackets? Wisconsin is in that bracket, right? They might have just been given their golden ticket again.

I've got Vandy beating Syracuse in the Sweet 16...but this makes me wonder if they'll even make the Sweet 16. After all, Ken Pomeroy did just write today that this would be the year a 16 beats a 1...

drbeauch · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:35:07 PM »

Makes you wonder if they knew about this before bids came out and held back the info so they could get #1 seed - not sure they would have got it if committee knew Melo wasn't playing.

GGGG · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:35:22 PM »

Quote from: Hoopaloop on March 13, 2012, 01:33:12 PM

Well that changes things a wee bit. Can I edit my brackets? Wisconsin is in that bracket, right? They might have just been given their golden ticket again.

Wisconsin isn't going to beat Syracuse no matter if Melo is on the team or not. But I think UW loses to Vandy anyway.

marquette09 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:35:45 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 13, 2012, 01:29:07 PM

Syracuse Center Fab Melo will not be traveling with the team or participating in the 2012 NCAA tournament:

http://www.suathletics.com/news/2012/3/13/MBB_0313122020.aspx

I hear those Bowling classes at Syracuse are pretty hard

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:39:28 PM »

ACC Pride!

avid1010 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:44:38 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 13, 2012, 01:35:22 PM

Wisconsin isn't going to beat Syracuse no matter if Melo is on the team or not. But I think UW loses to Vandy anyway.

i have WI losing to Montana, but i was counting on them having no shot at getting past Cuse....don't like this.

Stronghold · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:48:58 PM »

Syracuse is still really good.

Blue Horseshoe · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:50:11 PM »

I think the East bracket is the biggest up for grabs. I'm not confident in Syracuse (even if they had Melo), I don't like Ohio state. Now I really wish MU had the 3 seed here.

ErickJD08 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:53:36 PM »

Quote from: Stronghold on March 13, 2012, 01:48:58 PM

Syracuse is still really good.

That is what I was thinking. I hope that kills the spread so I can bet on them.

Bieberhole69 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:54:22 PM »

I think they should vacate their regular season championship and give it to the team that came in 2nd

Marquette_g · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:56:03 PM »

So how many strikes does Syracuse get before the national media finally realizes they are about as dirty as it gets:

1. Bernie Fine
2. Drug Bust Cover-ups
3. Fab Melo eligibility

Probably will never be called out on a national level given that Boeheim is the resident svengali of ESPN.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2012, 01:56:53 PM »

Quote from: Stronghold on March 13, 2012, 01:48:58 PM

Syracuse is still really good.

Still good, but without Melo, I see them having a lot of trouble with a guy like Festus Ezeli. If they run into Vandy in the S16, that'll be a very tough match-up.

And @ Bieberhole...I love it!

Silkk the Shaka · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:01:22 PM »

Love the BEast defector schadenfreude.

*Pitt has their worst team in over a decade.

*Syracuse is mired in scandal after scandal then takes a big blow to their national title hopes.

*WVU limps into the tourney and their best player loses out on POY after our very own Jae Crowder comes from four lengths back to catch him in a photo finish.

To hell with all of them!

Blue Horseshoe · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:02:29 PM »

Quote from: Marquette_g on March 13, 2012, 01:56:03 PM

So how many strikes does Syracuse get before the national media finally realizes they are about as dirty as it gets:
1. Bernie Fine
2. Drug Bust Cover-ups
3. Fab Melo eligibility
Probably will never be called out on a national level given that Boeheim is the resident svengali of ESPN.

The Bernie Fine story still has a ton of vague information and he has not been charged for anything. As for Boeheim, he's a dick, but I've never heard him preach about molding young men or boasting of making the team take philosophy courses to study the classics.

LON · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:06:40 PM »

Quote from: Blue Horseshoe on March 13, 2012, 02:02:29 PM

The Bernie Fine story still has a ton of vague information and he has not been charged for anything. As for Boeheim, he's a dick, but I've never heard him preach about molding young men or boasting of making the team take philosophy courses to study the classics.

Well, I'm pretty sure Fabricio couldn't master this game:

dw3dw3dw3 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:07:04 PM »

Quote from: Bieberhole69 on March 13, 2012, 01:54:22 PM

I think they should vacate their regular season championship and give it to the team that came in 2nd

This... Banner time.

96warrior · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:11:21 PM »

What about his being named BE defensive player of the year? Frankly, kind of surprised he got that anyway given the games he missed due to the academics issue during the regular season.

Stronghold · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:23:22 PM »

Quote from: 96warrior on March 13, 2012, 02:11:21 PM

What about his being named BE defensive player of the year? Frankly, kind of surprised he got that anyway given the games he missed due to the academics issue during the regular season.

They will definitely miss him alot more of the defensive end than the offensive end.

GGGG · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:32:35 PM »

Quote from: 96warrior on March 13, 2012, 02:11:21 PM

What about his being named BE defensive player of the year? Frankly, kind of surprised he got that anyway given the games he missed due to the academics issue during the regular season.

My guess would be that he was given some sort of "zero tolerance" and allowed to work his way back to academic eligibility....and then he skipped a class...or missed some sort of mid-term target....

Guy's a dumbass.

foreverwarriors · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:34:57 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 13, 2012, 02:32:35 PM

My guess would be that he was given some sort of "zero tolerance" and allowed to work his way back to academic eligibility....and then he skipped a class...or missed some sort of mid-term target....

Guy's a dumbass.

Per Dana O'Neil: This is an academic issue related to the first suspension," a source told ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil. "He was initially cleared after the first suspension but the NCAA has since revisited the case and deemed him ineligible again."

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2012/story/_/id/7681715/2012-ncaa-tournament-syracuse-orange-announce-fab-melo-ineligible-tourney

Bocephys · « **Reply #25 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:39:27 PM »

Quote from: foreverwarriors on March 13, 2012, 02:34:57 PM

Per Dana O'Neil: This is an academic issue related to the first suspension," a source told ESPN.com's Dana O'Neil. "He was initially cleared after the first suspension but the NCAA has since revisited the case and deemed him ineligible again."

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2012/story/_/id/7681715/2012-ncaa-tournament-syracuse-orange-announce-fab-melo-ineligible-tourney

So what are the odds he's cleared again by the Sweet 16? Give Jimmy some time to work the NCAA over like he did two months ago.

JD · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:41:09 PM »

I don't understand how it could be academics if the semester doesn't end until May though? Would Fabio have to keep a certain grade level throughout the year?

Any thoughts?

MattyWarrior · « **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:41:10 PM »

What a fabulous wreck the orange are becoming, they still give JB a bye, and hes such a dick!

brewcity77 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:45:29 PM »

Quote from: JDuquaine on March 13, 2012, 02:41:09 PM

I don't understand how it could be academics if the semester doesn't end until May though? Would Fabio have to keep a certain grade level throughout the year?

Any thoughts?

Just saw this on Twitter...Syracuse's Spring Break began yesterday, and grades are due the Monday of Spring Break. So the Athletic Department likely got them late yesterday or today.

ecompt · « **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:46:21 PM »

Boeheim will argue that Fab didn't have to attend class since he was getting tutored by Bernie Fine's wife. I would love to see Fab's transcript.

JD · « **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:47:10 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 13, 2012, 02:45:29 PM

Just saw this on Twitter...Syracuse's Spring Break began yesterday, and grades are due the Monday of Spring Break. So the Athletic Department likely got them late yesterday or today.

Thanks Al.

96warrior · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:53:39 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 13, 2012, 02:32:35 PM

My guess would be that he was given some sort of "zero tolerance" and allowed to work his way back to academic eligibility....and then he skipped a class...or missed some sort of mid-term target....

Guy's a dumbass.

Right, I get that he was able to "work his way back" to being allowed back on the court for the remainder of the regular season. Just surprised that the BE would give him any title with "of the year" in it at all given his ineligibilty for a not insignificant stretch of time. Kind of think it should go to someone who, oh I don't know, played the entire season.

brewcity77 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:56:43 PM »

I'm guessing this means we'll never see Fab Melo again. If he can't stay eligible this year, I'm sure he'll just bail on school and head to the NBA. I wonder if he's the type of guy that once his stock started rising, just figured he no longer cared about college. I am glad we don't seem to have those types here, and while he's certainly a great talent, that's not the kind of player I want anywhere near our program.

ecompt · « **Reply #33 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:59:06 PM »

Perhaps he'll follow Carmelo into the NBA and be the same cancer on whatever team he joins. Boheim has always recruited talent, but, man, his players are morons.

GGGG · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:01:44 PM »

Quote from: brewcity77 on March 13, 2012, 02:56:43 PM

I'm guessing this means we'll never see Fab Melo again. If he can't stay eligible this year, I'm sure he'll just bail on school and head to the NBA. I wonder if he's the type of guy that once his stock started rising, just figured he no longer cared about college. I am glad we don't seem to have those types here, and while he's certainly a great talent, that's not the kind of player I want anywhere near our program.

Someone will draft him high because of his size, but he's a bum's bum. No offensive game...and who is he going to guard that is worth a damn in the NBA?

lab_warrior · « **Reply #35 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:20:58 PM »

Quote from: MUMac on March 13, 2012, 01:33:20 PM

Hope nobody filled their brackets out in ink. WOW, TOTALLY NOT stunning development.

Fixed.

Knowing how scummy Boeheim and his program are, and given the kid was out earlier this year under sketchy circumstances, color me NONPLUSSED.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #36 on:** March 13, 2012, 03:33:18 PM »

GGGG · « **Reply #37 on:** March 13, 2012, 04:01:34 PM »

OK, now CBS is saying that the NCAA looked into it and apparently he didn't complete all of his work himself.

So within the past year, we have had Bernie Fine, drug test cover ups and now you can add academic fraud. How does Boeheim keep his job again???

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 13, 2012, 04:06:25 PM »

TS!!! Adios, Mr. Fab. I'm not going to be missing Syracuse.

jesmu84 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:02:02 PM »

What seed does Cuse get if this is announced before selection show on Sunday? 2? 3? 4?

wadesworld · « **Reply #40 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:04:37 PM »

Quote from: socrplar125 on March 13, 2012, 05:02:02 PM

What seed does Cuse get if this is announced before selection show on Sunday? 2? 3? 4?

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Lennys Tap · « **Reply #41 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:24:17 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 13, 2012, 04:01:34 PM

OK, now CBS is saying that the NCAA looked into it and apparently he didn't complete all of his work himself.

So within the past year, we have had Bernie Fine, drug test cover ups and now you can add academic fraud. How does Boeheim keep his job again???

I'm smelling a season of forfeits for 'Cuse and a banner for MU's first Big East Championship.

Hards Alumni · « **Reply #42 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:44:53 PM »

Quote from: wadesworld on March 13, 2012, 05:04:37 PM

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nope, they take things like players being out into consideration, I believe.

MUMac · « **Reply #43 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:45:08 PM »

Quote from: Lennys Tap on March 13, 2012, 05:24:17 PM

I'm smelling a season of forfeits for 'Cuse and a banner for MU's first Big East Championship.

I would guess they would simply vacate the BE Championship. Could be wrong, but makes more sense to me.

chapman · « **Reply #44 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:46:05 PM »

Boeheim must be losing it in his old age. His power of Super Whining is dwindling if he can't keep his players eligible for the tournament! How will he complain this is unfair and make himself out to be a victim this time?

wadesworld · « **Reply #45 on:** March 13, 2012, 05:51:51 PM »

Quote from: Hards_Alumni on March 13, 2012, 05:44:53 PM

nope, they take things like players being out into consideration, I believe.

I know they do. But Syracuse went 2-1 without Melo, the 2 wins came at Cincinnati which is a pretty darn good win and at home to West Virginia, who is also an NCAA Tournament team. They lost at Notre Dame, which just about everyone does. They have 2 total loses on the season, and Syracuse is still a VERY good team. Cincinnati only dropped 1 seed, to a 2, when Kenyon Martin went down, and he was their ENTIRE team. I would say the loss would have more of the effect that Brandon Dawson has on Michigan State (a good rebounder and defender, but not somebody they are absolutely hopeless without and who they run the game through) than it had on Cincinnati when Kenyon Martin went down. Michigan State still got a 1 seed with Dawson being injured and don't have the resume Syracuse does. Syracuse still would have been a 1.

Da 'Lanche · « **Reply #46 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:29:05 PM »

What an opportunity for teams on that side of the bracket. That being said, anything can happen in March and any team is an injury, suspension or hangover away from altering the course of the tournament.

btw, odds are that A big east team will get to the final 4 since that has happened about every year in recent memory. If Syracuse goes down, who will that team be this year? Ring out ahoya!

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #47 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:34:49 PM »

Quote from: LancesOtherNut on March 13, 2012, 02:06:40 PM

Well, I'm pretty sure Fabricio couldn't master this game:

What's to master? Pay a physics major to get the block through the round hole in the middle.

Dawson Rental · « **Reply #48 on:** March 13, 2012, 06:39:53 PM »

Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on March 13, 2012, 04:01:34 PM

OK, now CBS is saying that the NCAA looked into it and apparently he didn't complete all of his work himself.

So within the past year, we have had Bernie Fine, drug test cover ups and now you can add academic fraud. How does Boeheim keep his job again???

By winning the Big East season title, again and keeping the alumni happy.

Spaniel with a Short Tail · « **Reply #49 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:51:24 PM »

Syracuse boards just dumping all over Melo. Many calling for JB's head over this also. My favorite post:

"Worst best season ever!" lol

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #50 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:18:21 PM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conference_USA_Men's_Basketball_Tournament

Granted this is a conference tournament and not a regular season title, but Memphis had to forfeit all of its games and they are still listed as the C-USA champion.

MerrittsMustache · « **Reply #51 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:57:19 PM »

I have a feeling that ol' Jimmy is going to be "burned out" and will decide to "retire" this offseason.

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Author Topic: Fab Melo out of the tournament! (Read 9079 times)