Not Half Bad – the podcast

New players, new facilities = new hope at St. John’s, Rutgers

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:48:58 +0000

Dave of On the Banks and Norman of Rumble in the Garden are activated like the Wonder Twins for another edition of Not Half Bad. Time to sound the horn of big dreams, even after a dreary season for both squads. The boys cover a lot in the podcast, including:

A new facility for Rutgers basketball!
A largely different roster for St. John’s!
Does NBA defense translate to college-level defense for coaches making the switch?
What does Pikiell need to show this year?

Not Half Bad, Season 6, Episode 1 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

18 MB, 38 minutes

New life for Rutgers; St. John’s setting up for second year under Mulllin

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 19:11:17 +0000

Dave of On the Banks and Norman of Rumble in the Garden are (finally) back for another edition of Not Half Bad. Optimism abounds, even after a dreary season for both squads. The boys cover a lot in the podcast, including:

The first year of the Mullin era. What went right and what went wrong?
The Eddie Jordan Era. How exactly are there even Rutgers basketball fans left?
Rutgers hires Steve Pikiell and puts together the best coaching staff in recent memory. Is this a sign that Rutgers cares about hoops finally?
The transfers and recruiting targets. There’s a lot of movement on both rosters and the guys talk about how it will all shake out.

It’s a new era for both teams, and things are finally looking up. The podcast is back and ready to go. So download it from iTunes or play it on the site, and get ready to listen to some great college basketball talk.

Not Half Bad, Season 5, Episode 1 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

27 MB, 56 minutes

New identities equal new hope; will Rutgers and St. John’s fans have patience?

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:33:27 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden return to talk at length about the what we know – and don’t know about Rutgers and St. John’s. Including:

New styles, new faces, new identities for St. John’s and Rutgers; St. John’s youth vs Rutgers’ newness
Teams in new conferences finding their way (including “what happened to Pitt?!”)
How has the exit fee problem affected the Rutgers basketball facilities?
The growing pains for St. John’s/ the step forward for the Scarlet Knights; how much patience will fans for each team have?
What will St. John’s style be? What was the tenor of Mullin’s comments at Media Day?

Hoops is coming! And we sing a little “Space Oddity” in honor of Sir`Dominic Pointer.

Not Half Bad, Season 4, Episode 1 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

22 MB, 45 minutes

Chris Mullin heralds change at St. John’s; Rutgers new roster elicits hope

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:31:12 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden are back with a preseason look at… new beginnings. Including:

Chris Mullin, who has never coached before but has been an NBA GM, taking over at St. John’s.
Eddie Jordan at Rutgers jettisoning dead weight & players who didn’t buy into the system.
What are we looking for in the early season from Rutgers and St. john’s as they integrate so many new players?

The crisp cool of fall is in there and so is basketball. (And pumpkin beer.)

Not Half Bad, Season 4, Episode 1 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

20 MB, 41 minutes

St. John’s welcomes new coach Mullin; Rutgers sees hope on horizon

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 21:20:29 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden are back with a postseason episode, as St. John’s welcomes change and Rutgers welcomes… the end of the losing streak for the summer. Today:

The end of the season for St. John’s – an NCAA Tournament appearance and a coaching change.
Rutgers loses two to transfer – is Eddie Jordan on the hot seat? Depends on the Spring recruiting period.
Hope on the horizon for Rutgers’ facility upgrades, with interesting funding streams.
The process of St. John’s coaching change – was Mullin the best candidate?
Are there worries about hiring Mullin, given his inexperience?
Listener questions:- Steve Lavin hypotheticals,
– will Big East expand after a “poor” showing in the NCAA Tournament?

Spring is here… as is the long, long offseason.

Not Half Bad, Season 3, Episode 8 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

21 MB, 44 minutes

St. John’s closes out regular season with postseason preparation; Rutgers woes; new Johnnies’ recruit

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 02:57:50 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden are back with another episode, one that finds Dave in the doldrums and Norman keeping track of other NCAA Tournament hopefuls/ possible opponents. Today:

Rutgers’ continued struggles
Is the motion toward investing in the Rutgers college basketball program?
t. John’s week recap & looking forward to Big East Tourney matchups.
Dave is not excited about the conference tournaments for some reason
St. John’s new hoops recruit, Sammy Barnes-Thompkins – and a look at recruiting in general (while Dave does the dishes); can St. John’s remain nationally relevant with recruits who need a little time to develop?
Listener questions!
is a Big East Tournament run realistic to hope for?
were we surprised by St. John’s late surge?
Best players and coaches in the Big East and Big Ten
Produce Pete
What happens first – a St. John’s Final Four or a Rutgers NCAA Tourney run?

March is here! Enjoy the warmth and listen to the return of the podcast!

Not Half Bad, Season 3, Episode 7 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

23 MB, 48 minutes

St. John’s gets the big win it needed; bracketology talk; Rutgers has investment drama

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 02:27:20 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden are back with another exciting episode! Rutgers and St. John’s had compelling weeks, and the recap is here. So settle in:

St. John’s has a big win over Georgetown!
For the first time in the history of Not Half Bad, Norman and Dave talk Bracketology and one of the teams actually has a chance of dancing! Is one team destined for the Final Four?
Rutgers has lost 12 straight games, so it’s not them!
Instead, the Rutgers basketball practice facility argument went viral this week, and the guys discuss the latest and how Rutgers can move forward and invest – and how private investment drives capital building.

March is here! Enjoy some tea and listen to the return of the podcast!

Not Half Bad, Season 3, Episode 6 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

19 MB, 39 minutes

Tumult for Rutgers and St. John’s as February comes to a close; can the Johnnies make the NCAA Tournament?

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 03:19:12 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden are back after a long hiatus, and Rutgers has fallen off the banks of the Raritan, while St. John’s walks a tightrope toward the postseason. Here’s the rundown:

What opportunities remain for St. John’s basketball?
The tumult since December for the Red Storm.
The more tumultuous Seton Hall – personnel and losing woes.
Rutgers’ struggles after knocking off Wisconsin… does the Rutgers administration care?
St. John’s + February = resurgence? Can the Johnnies make the NCAA Tourney? Will Lavin get an extension?
How long is a long NCAA drought, anyway?

So, sit back, enjoy some late winter cocoa and listen to the return of the podcast!

Not Half Bad, Season 3, Episode 5 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

17 MB, 35 minutes

‘Twas the eve of conference play – St. John’s + Rutgers enter the pivotal half of the season

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 02:42:24 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden are back for a conference preview for St. John’s and Rutgers. Also, they take a look back on what’s come before. So, give it a listen. Here’s the rundown:

St. John’s is nationally ranked despite having a 6 (or is 5?) man rotation.
A look at how Rysheed Jordan has played this year – and where he can improve.
What’s the deal with Rutgers? Are they bad or just weird?
A Ken Pom and Dave White breakdown Rutgers’ rebounding.
Look ahead to Rutgers in the Big Ten, what do they need to do to even be okay?
St. John’s takes on Seton Hall on New Year’s Eve. SHU is without their best player while SJU is undersized and has a short rotation. What can you expect?
Fan Question: Could Lavin get fired, even if he makes the NCAAs?
Fan Question: Now that RU is in the Big Ten, how will they recruit? Locally? Nationally?

So, sit back, enjoy some eggnog and listen to Norman and Dave give you the scoop!

Not Half Bad, Season 3, Episode 4 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

15.5 MB, 32 minutes

Rivalry weekend for St. John’s and Rutgers

Nothalfbadpod@gmail.com (Not Half Bad) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:23:03 +0000

Dave from On the Banks and Norman from Rumble in the Garden talk non-conference action. Rutgers (4-3) and St. John’s (5-1) have had exciting and sometimes confusing starts to their season and the guys are here to break it down for you.

Listen:

Norman recaps St. John’s journey through the Pre-season NIT with games against Minnesota and Gonzaga.
Dave talks Rutgers weird week with games against St. Peter’s, Vanderbilt, Virginia and Clemson.
Both Dave and Norman have trouble shaking off the over-tired giggles.
Rutgers is about to face off with Seton Hall in the Garden State Hardwood Classic. There’s a trophy!
St. John’s takes on Syracuse and oh! Don’t forget the drama, because this is the Red Storm!

Not Half Bad, Season 3, Episode 3 – right-click to download. Like it? Hate it? Comment or email us about it at nothalfbadpod@gmail.com or on twitter at @NHBPod.

14 MB, 30 minutes