Let’s say it the way it actually is After top 2 it’s a garbage shoot. NW is great but play absolutely no Defense. Norte Dame is also talented but are too busy playing weak teams and over this season and last short season play cupcake schedule but it’s never discussed on here Minus the top two anything is possible. Teams will improve as year goes on with no fall ball more than they ever have Maryland SB BC would not be shocking if these teams made a run. Penn state nah and Florida will have zero top 20 wins on their resume.
Stony Brook is not in the same class as Maryland or BC, they are not in the same class as Florida or Penn State for that matter. As far as Stony Brook the remaining schedule is a joke. Stony Brook has benefited from a terrific PR Spin machine and the weak schedule they play each year which enabled SBU to show a gaudy regular season record and the players to pad their stats. Look at their record vs Top 10 teams and they come down to earth. That said, SBU is one of the Top 10 - 15 programs but they are on the tail end of that group. BTW. After that group of 10 - 15 there is a big drop off, very few of those teams are competitive with the top teams. There are a hand full of teams that come in and out of the top 20 from time to time but there are 15 - 18 teams that are there just about every year.
Think the point is would it shock you if SB beat Penn state who they have dismantled in the past and what exactly has " the spun PR machine of BC done to convince you they are better than Sb Was it the 21-9 loss to UNC (btw SB played UNC way better) I do not love nor detest SB but the same points you use against SB you need to use universally My belief is after top 3/4 anyone could beat anyone Teams 4/5 up to 15 in the rankings is depending on the day then yes its a drop. Speaking of schedules check out Florida
There has definitely been an effort on this site by some to paint a picture and define a narrative for Stony Brook.
When Stony Brook losses it’s “the game was closer than the score indicates”.
When Stony Brook wins it's “the game wasn’t that close” or JS pumped the brakes” or it could have been much worse “.
“they play with a chip on their shoulder” as if they are tougher than all other teams.
“He gets no name recruits and coaches them up”.
The reality is that JS has done a fantastic job and there is no doubt that he is a very good coach. Stony Brook is definitely one of the Top 10 - 15 programs and they have been for several years now. However, they are not one of the Top 5-7 programs over that same timeframe but The SBU Faithful would like to believe they are a Top 5 Program.
I was actually surprised that they did not do better vs Syracuse and UNC this year. Going forward I think lack of competition will have them unprepared come tournament time. Just my opinion.
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