Friars thoughts

[GGGG]

End of a ten game win streak versus PC. Duane is gonna be a star.

We lost to them in 2OT toward the end of last season.

[muspc]

     All through this year there hasn't been a true semblance of a legitimate offense. Not to sound harsh on Derek and Juan, but they simply have not been the level of talented senior leadership to teach the newcomers (Sandy, Luke, Duane and JJJ) how to win by example. Other than Derek, no one has had even starter minutes before this year. And playing four on five all year is no way to develop an offense. There is no wonder that Matt, and lately Duane, have had to work to throw up threes, as that is really Marquette's best chance to score. I would not write off JJJ. because as much as he is not a finished product by any means, he has improved over the year. He has played enough to be taught the right way, seeing how over penetration and wild shots are not the way to go if you want to play high major competition. Duane is a red shirt freshman who had no experience before this year, and Sandy shows improvement over the course of his freshman year. They all can use an off season knowing when and how to feed Luke, and when and how Luke should pass back out to an open teammate.
     It is impossible to gauge this "team" to extrapolate what the team will be next year (at the least we hope they have a point guard  who can at least hit foul shots and be a legitimate threat to hit from the outside when open), because one would hope there will be major changes. We can only hope (if not expect) that with coaching and instruction the players who will return will be in a position to make better use of the remaining two or three years of their college careers.

[MuMark]

End of a ten game win streak versus PC. Duane is gonna be a star.

We lost to PC last year....in OT IIRC

[BM1090]

 It's also somewhat sad that a RS Freshman seems to be the closest thing we have to a vocal leader.

[warriorfan 14]

Invites to the MU BBall team for 2015-16:  Duane Wilson, Luke Fischer (needs to improve significantly),  Cohen (needs to improve significantly). All the rest can find a new team (probably Div 3) or transfer. That is the reality of this pitiful team

unfortunately we have so few players that we need everyone back but you are right. very little talent right now on this team and none of these players besides duane and luke (maybe cohen) have shown much hope for the future. wojo better hope he hits a few home runs with his recruiting

[Dr. Blackheart]

We lost to them in 2OT toward the end of last season.

Damn, that is right. I was looking at the Wiki and it wasn't updated through that loss and I didn't notice the year.  Although painful, that was a damn good college game.

[MuMark]

Luke will be fine once het gets some help......needs to get stronger and develope his game just like everyone else but he is already a good low post scorer and shot blocker

[Stretchdeltsig]

Carlino and Duane were the only players who cared.  Wojo needs to recruit bigger, tougher, meaner players that can dominate.  This team plays like high school sophomores.  It's sad to see the team play decline as the year goes on.  It's our worse year in a long time.  It's hard to think next year will be any better.  Wojo seems to be in way over his head.

[Superfan]

Luke had 2 rebounds in 25 minutes.  That has to change.

[warriorfan 14]

Carlino and Duane were the only players who cared.  Wojo needs to recruit bigger, tougher, meaner players that can dominate.  This team plays like high school sophomores.  It's sad to see the team play decline as the year goes on.  It's our worse year in a long time.  It's hard to think next year will be any better.  Wojo seems to be in way over his head.

agree completely. wojo is definitely over his head with this team but in all fairness a lot of coaches would be. duane, luke, and carlino are the only big east caliber players, the rest are at horizon league level

[chapman]

All the rest can find a new team (probably Div 3) or transfer. That is the reality of this pitiful team

You mean both of them?  I hope they stay; don't want three returning players and the only upperclassman to have part of a season in total experience.

[Wojo'sMojo]

It's also somewhat sad that a RS Freshman seems to be the closest thing we have to a vocal leader.

I thought that one of Derrick's redeeming qualities was outstanding leadership?

[VegasWarrior77]

I always love to see the double-digit posters come out of hiding.

[warriorfan 14]

I always love to see the double-digit posters come out of hiding.

yes because only people with lots of posts follow the program or care. could be that some are new to this site or only posts thoughts during and after games....

[GGGG]

agree completely. wojo is definitely over his head with this team but in all fairness a lot of coaches would be. duane, luke, and carlino are the only big east caliber players, the rest are at horizon league level

The only grade I can give Wojo for his game performance as a coach is an incomplete.

[GooooMarquette]

I thought that one of Derrick's redeeming qualities was outstanding leadership?

It is.  That and the fact that he has higher FG% and 3-pt%, a better A/TO ratio and is a better rebounder and defender than a certain 4-star guard who has been getting 25+ mpg consistently....

Plenty of guys to criticize lately, but Derrick isn't one of them.

[mcderjim]

I blame this disaster on the Marquette leadership all the way up to President and AD. MU has been successful due to the efforts of some incredible coaches including o'Neill, Crean and Buzz. I have to say Buzz may have turned out to be a user/abuser for his own benefit. As in any business, and MU BBall is an extremely successful business, results matter.  The reality is that we may have three or four players next year that will make a difference for a program that spends Top 10 $$$$ in the country on BBall. The only way for MU alumini can make a true impact is to hurt MU in the pocket book. Stop going to games ! Stop donating money ! Challenge the status quo ! I need to see more desire from Wojo as I saw today in the breaks. He has to be frustrated beyond belief. Dude, carry this energy over to delivering a team that has that same energy. It appears to me, most players are happy to have scholarships. Winning Matters ! What we have now is not good enough for me !!!!

[GGGG]

OK, exactly how is this Lovell or Scholl's fault?  Lovell has only been in office about ten months, and School has only been around his September.  What exactly should either of them done to change the course of this "disaster?"

[NYWarrior]

I blame this disaster on the Marquette leadership all the way up to President and AD. MU has been successful due to the efforts of some incredible coaches including o'Neill, Crean and Buzz. I have to say Buzz may have turned out to be a user/abuser for his own benefit. As in any business, and MU BBall is an extremely successful business, results matter.  The reality is that we may have three or four players next year that will make a difference for a program that spends Top 10 $$$$ in the country on BBall. The only way for MU alumini can make a true impact is to hurt MU in the pocket book. Stop going to games ! Stop donating money ! Challenge the status quo ! I need to see more desire from Wojo as I saw today in the breaks. He has to be frustrated beyond belief. Dude, carry this energy over to delivering a team that has that same energy. It appears to me, most players are happy to have scholarships. Winning Matters ! What we have now is not good enough for me !!!!

Do not step back from the ledge

[tower912]

The color guy mentioned today that Derrick has a 4-1 a/TO ratio.   Today, 5-1.   Shame he is such a lousy shooter.   If he was an average shooter/ft shooter/3 pt shooter, ......grumblemumble.

JJJ got >25 minutes today.   Last two game combined:  50 minutes, 1-10 shooting.    Oddly enough, I haven't given up on him yet.   I see a young guy getting worn out playing against physically stronger players.   That can be fixed, but he has to do it.    

[NotBuzzWilliams]

Stopping by this board after a loss:

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

I blame this disaster on the Marquette leadership all the way up to President and AD. MU has been successful due to the efforts of some incredible coaches including o'Neill, Crean and Buzz. I have to say Buzz may have turned out to be a user/abuser for his own benefit. As in any business, and MU BBall is an extremely successful business, results matter.  The reality is that we may have three or four players next year that will make a difference for a program that spends Top 10 $$$$ in the country on BBall. The only way for MU alumini can make a true impact is to hurt MU in the pocket book. Stop going to games ! Stop donating money ! Challenge the status quo ! I need to see more desire from Wojo as I saw today in the breaks. He has to be frustrated beyond belief. Dude, carry this energy over to delivering a team that has that same energy. It appears to me, most players are happy to have scholarships. Winning Matters ! What we have now is not good enough for me !!!!

SMH. Geez I hope you're not an alumni.

[ChicosBailBonds]

We lost to them in 2OT toward the end of last season.

He's still thinking about 51 years of futility, sometimes things get lost.  

I love ya Blackheart....I'm teasing

[ChicosBailBonds]

Invites to the MU BBall team for 2015-16:  Duane Wilson, Luke Fischer (needs to improve significantly),  Cohen (needs to improve significantly). All the rest can find a new team (probably Div 3) or transfer. That is the reality of this pitiful team

D3?  Come on dude, you're already approaching silly talk...that's beyond silly.

[tower912]

http://marquette.scout.com/story/1522515-providence-77-marquette-66?s=415

Wojo's post game with Homer and Mac.