[Matt Velazquez] Marquette to play Michigan in 2K Classic

[MattVelazquez]

Marquette to play Michigan in 2K Classic

The matchups for the 2K Classic were announced on Wednesday, with Marquette drawing Michigan while SMU and Pittsburgh face off in the other semifinal at Madison Square Garden on November 17.
Source: Marquette to play Michigan in 2K Classic

[tower912]

Gonna be a lot of Dark Blue and Yellow in the building.   

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Let's hope for a repeat of the last time we played Michigan.

[GWSwarrior]

A chance to play Pitt in the championship game. I can't wait, hate them almost as much as Bucky. As I always say: Pitt rapes puppies

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

A chance to play Pitt in the championship game. I can't wait, hate them almost as much as Bucky. As I always say: Pitt rapes puppies

I get your trying to be funny but you missed the mark by a lot. Not cool

[real chili 83]

Keefe?

[GWSwarrior]

I get your trying to be funny but you missed the mark by a lot. Not cool

You must really love Pitt

[bilsu]

Is it better to play a team you hate or a team you do not hate? You could always lose to a team you hate, which just makes it worse. I do not like losing, but losing to a team I hate is just adding to my misery.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

You must really love Pitt

No. I just don't think rape jokes are funny.

[Windyplayer]

Is it better to play a team you hate or a team you do not hate? You could always lose to a team you hate, which just makes it worse. I do not like losing, but losing to a team I hate is just adding to my misery.

Depends on if you win or not.

[GWSwarrior]

Depends on if you win or not.

Agree beating a hated team feels so nice but losing feels so bad

[Herman Cain]

Is it better to play a team you hate or a team you do not hate? You could always lose to a team you hate, which just makes it worse. I do not like losing, but losing to a team I hate is just adding to my misery.

Lets use Notre Dame as an example. I hate them very much but would still like to see us play them even though they have gotten the best of us in recent years.

[Skatastrophy]

No. I just don't think rape jokes are funny.

Oh good lord. It must be exhausting putting so much effort into trying to be offended by everything.

[mug644]

No. I just don't think rape jokes are funny.

+1

[keefe]

Keefe?

I can't lose!!!

[Dawson Rental]

I can't lose!!!

enviable position

In your heart of hearts when its a one point game with 10 seconds to go, where is your hope vested?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Oh good lord. It must be exhausting putting so much effort into trying to be offended by everything.

I understand that not everyone agrees with the social justice lens I look through (the one I learned from those pesky Jesuits!), but really? I get it on some of the other topics, but I thought we were at a point in society where it was pretty widely accepted that rape jokes aren't funny or appropriate.

[keefe]

enviable position

In your heart of hearts when its a one point game with 10 seconds to go, where is your hope vested?

MU v UM in hoops I am 110% behind the Warriors. I say that without hesitation.

Both MU hoops and U of M football are core passions for me as they gave texture and touch points for two significant times in my life. If Marquette resurrected football and they played U of M I would have to go with the Maize and Blue if only because going to games in A2 was a part of my personal history.

But in hoops there is no question I am with the Warriors against all comers.

[keefe]

I understand that not everyone agrees with the social justice lens I look through (the one I learned from those pesky Jesuits!), but really? I get it on some of the other topics, but I thought we were at a point in society where it was pretty widely accepted that rape jokes aren't funny or appropriate.

You and I must disagree on this. Some rape jokes are hilarious.

The thought of guys like Bernie Madoff or The Subway Guy getting anally violated every night in prison is damned funny.

[Nukem2]

You and I must disagree on this. Some rape jokes are hilarious.

The thought of guys like Bernie Madoff or The Subway Guy getting anally violated every night in prison is damned funny.

Sorry, but that's still inapproriate in a public forum.

[brewcity77]

So...Michigan. Lost Caris LeVert and Spike Albrecht (neither of whom really played after January 1). They return the rest of the starters that went 13-10 in conference play and postseason play after losing LeVert. However, they did lose a few guys to transfer as bench players Ricky Doyle, Kameron Chatman, and Aubrey Dawkins all moved on. They will need some lesser used reserves and freshmen to step up if they are to have any depth this year.

But man...they look tough. Duncan Robinson is a stud and he's surrounded by solid guys. They'll be a very tough out. I definitely see them as a tourney team, and if their bench can come together, they could be a surprise contender in a Big 10 that saw their top teams lose a lot of talent.

[keefe]

Sorry, but that's still inapproriate in a public forum.

The thought of The Subway Guy, a person who paid to have sex with kids, getting violated in both his mouth and his anus every night is a form of justice.

I think any father would agree.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Keefe, while I understand your anger at these men I think you are way off base. Rape is never a fitting form of punishment for any crime. And I hope someone who shares a degree with me would see why.

[keefe]

Keefe, while I understand your anger at these men I think you are way off base. Rape is never a fitting form of punishment for any crime. And I hope someone who shares a degree with me would see why.

I am not advocating rape. But if a child molester is violated in prison I won't lose a second of sleep over it.

People who prey on children are the most vile creatures. I have done volunteer work with an organization focused on helping children rebuild their lives after having been sold into various forms of slavery.

Next Generation Nepal is doing God's work. I spent the better part of a year working for them in Nepal. Anyone who shares a degree with me would understand my righteous indignation.

If you are interested in making a difference I can introduce you to Conor Grennan or Martin Punaks of NGN. One year of your life will continue to vibrate and enrich the lives of dozens of victims for decades. Anyone who shares a degree with me would want to accept that challenge.

[fjm]

Sheesh, this got off topic quick.

[GGGG]

I am not advocating rape. But if a child molester is violated in prison I won't lose a second of sleep over it.

Earlier you said it was "damned funny."

People who prey on children are the most vile creatures. I have done volunteer work with an organization focused on helping children rebuild their lives after having been sold into various forms of slavery.

Next Generation Nepal is doing God's work. I spent the better part of a year working for them in Nepal. Anyone who shares a degree with me would understand my righteous indignation.

If you are interested in making a difference I can introduce you to Conor Grennan or Martin Punaks of NGN. One year of your life will continue to vibrate and enrich the lives of dozens of victims for decades. Anyone who shares a degree with me would want to accept that challenge.

Do they think prison rape is funny too?

[keefe]

Earlier you said it was "damned funny."


Do they think prison rape is funny too?

Oh please.

I have worked to fight the exploitation of children. I think my moral ground is secure.

[brewcity77]

This probably isn't the place for such a discussion. Pretty sure this is supposed to be an all-ages, family friendly kind of site.

[GGGG]

Oh please.

I have worked to fight the exploitation of children. I think my moral ground is secure.

Ah the art of deflection.

You:  HA HA.  ISN'T PRISON RAPE FUNNY???

Others:  No

You:  I WORK TO HELP EXPLOITED CHILDREN SO IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I SAID PRISON RAPE IS FUNNY!!!!

[Coleman]

So, how about that MU - Michigan game?

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

No. I just don't think rape jokes are funny.

It was a bestiality joke.

[djorling]

As a former prosecutor and public defender involved in many rape cases, I can tell you rape jokes are never funny.  I'm not passing judgment on one's right to tell them.  The tellers just need to know it looks foolish.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Keefe, your anger is completely justified. I understand it better than most could. There is nothing lesser than a person who would prey on children. But people, even vile people such as child molesters, being raped in prison is not something to laugh at, make light of, or suggest that it is a non issue. That continues the cycle of violence and sends a message that rape is acceptable in certain situations. To suggest that it is ok that criminals are raped in prison shows a lack of understanding and empathy for the trauma visited upon those that you have helped. Because if you truly understood it, you would never wish that upon another human being. And yes I do I share a degree with you, but no I don't accept your righteous indignation and neither would the Jesuits who taught us.

I applaud your work with NGN. We need more people who are willing to step up and fight on this issue. But it has no relevance to our discussion today. Doing good work does not give one a pass for careless words. If anything, it places a higher burden and expectation on you to be an example and a paragon on this topic.

[Boozemon Barro]

I think when judging a human on animal rape joke, the most important factor is the type of animal used in the joke. Puppies are held in higher esteem than humans for most people, so obviously that is going to offend those Fido lovers out there. Now if you had said a porcupine, that would instill imagery in our minds that I'm sure we could all enjoy a hearty laugh over.

[GWSwarrior]

It was a bestiality joke.

Winner winner chicken dinner

[Windyplayer]

This is hilarious.

[Aughnanure]

Hahah this thread. But seriously, nothing is 100% never funny to joke about. It may have been a lame joke but to claim all jokes made in the same vein cannot be funny simply because of the subject matter is just as lame. I think the standards for a joke have to be higher the more sensitive and upsetting the material is referring to, but just listen to Louis CK or Jim Befriends on Bill Cosby and tell me that is inherently not funny.

[Coleman]

Hahah this thread. But seriously, nothing is 100% never funny to joke about. It may have been a lame joke but to claim all jokes made in the same vein cannot be funny simply because of the subject matter is just as lame. I think the standards for a joke have to be higher the more sensitive and upsetting the material is referring to, but just listen to Louis CK or Jim Befriends on Bill Cosby and tell me that is inherently not funny.

I'm with you, in theory, any topic can be made funny, depending on the skill of the person telling the joke.

The issue here though is whether or not MUScoop is the right venue, regardless of whether it is actually funny. I'd say it probably is not the right place for such humor. But I'll leave it to the mods.