St. John’s enters Big East play after a rousing victory over the Syracuse Orange, some competitive games against the likes of Michigan State and Virginia Commonwealth... and some foul losses that had certain naysayers nationally and within the fanbase up in arms.
It’s a good thing there are now widely-available shoulder shrug emojis - could any symbol answer the dogged question of “what the $%^&* is this St. John’s team about?!” this season?
At the heart of the Red Storm’s 6-7 record are the facts about a coaching staff working to keep a steady effort coming from the players; a team that, by minutes played, is one of the youngest in the country; and a roster that lacks interior heft.