Beat Butler

[wadesworld]

A lot of talk about our chances at Nova 9 days and 3 games from now.  Doesn't mean anything if we do not take care of business on our home court on Wednesday. The last time we had a home game after a weekend off we came out sleeping for the first 25 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback.  We smoked Butler at their place, but if Butler gets a win at Marquette they're looking really good for an NCAA Tournament bid.  Hoping Markus comes out early with a killer mentality and breaks their will with the game at Hinkle in the back of their minds.

Contain Baldwin and Tucker.  Looking for a big game from the Hausers.

Biggest game of the year.

[BM1090]

Butler won't shoot as poorly as they did last game. But now we have homecourt and I think it's a good matchup for MU. Expecting a 8-10 point win.

[Goose]

Warriors by more than the spread.

[DegenerateDish]

MU will be either -7.5 or -8.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

A lot of talk about our chances at Nova 9 days and 3 games from now. Doesn't mean anything if we do not take care of business on our home court on Wednesday. The last time we had a home game after a weekend off we came out sleeping for the first 25 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback.  We smoked Butler at their place, but if Butler gets a win at Marquette they're looking really good for an NCAA Tournament bid.  Hoping Markus comes out early with a killer mentality and breaks their will with the game at Hinkle in the back of their minds.

Contain Baldwin and Tucker.  Looking for a big game from the Hausers.

Biggest game of the year.

I don't know about you, but winning at Nova will still mean something to me irregardless of how we do against Butler.

[Galway Eagle]

If we lose to butler and beat nova aren't we still ahead of them? That's three losses each but we have the sweep

[MU82]

I don't know about you, but winning at Nova will still mean something to me irregardless of how we do against Butler.

Me too.

Otherwise, I hereby pledge to do everything within my power to beat Butler and Providence before our heroes take on Nova.

I believe I am doing just that right now. I also believe wades is doing everything in his power, too. And so are you, TAMU.

Dammit ... if only we had more power!

[skianth16]

If we lose to butler and beat nova aren't we still ahead of them? That's three losses each but we have the sweep

Yep. Which is the why the whole "the next game is always the biggest game" schtick just doesn't make sense. For fans anyway.

[PGsHeroes32]

I don't know about you, but winning at Nova will still mean something to me irregardless of how we do against Butler.

Yeah it would be massively disappointing to lose to Butler.

But if we can find a way to win at Nova, that game is gonna be sweet regardless

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

[Dr. Blackheart]

My only concern with the Butler game was MU’s long layoff.

[buckchuckler]

One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

One would think, that if one were calling out another's grammar, one would use apostrophes where applicable. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

Title IX officers are academics?

[GooooMarquette]

Cool - a vocabulary and punctuation thread!

[DoctorV]

My only concern with the Butler game was MU’s long layoff.

This. I have more concerns than that but the weeklong hiatus is definitely up near the top.

Another main concern is Butler being squarely on the bubble and needing a signature win to get over the hump- St. John’s, SH, Florida their only decent wins. Still have @Nova after MU so hopefully they are even more in need of a signature win after Wednesday

[LloydsLegs]

Me too.

Otherwise, I hereby pledge to do everything within my power to beat Butler and Providence before our heroes take on Nova.

I believe I am doing just that right now. I also believe wades is doing everything in his power, too. And so are you, TAMU.

Dammit ... if only we had more power!

I join that pledge, and will wear my undefeated baby (championship?) blue MU hi-tops to the Butler game.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

I've been called many things in my lifetime, an academic is a first for me.

And all I know is that Scoop's spellcheck suggested it so if it is good enough for Scoop it is good enough for me!

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

I've been called many things in my lifetime, an academic is a first for me.

And all I know is that Scoop's spellcheck suggested it so if it is good enough for Scoop it is good enough for me!

Truly a low bar

[MUBigDance]

There is a causal relationship between fan turnout and enthusiasm and a Teams ability to overcome adversity and persevere in crunchtime...as well as somewhat demoralize opposing teams in specific crucial situations.

its a muted influence but can make a difference.

So showup and yell  loud!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Truly a low bar

Now that is something we agree on!

[MU82]

One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

Oh, sweet irony.

[Cheeks]

Cool - a vocabulary and punctuation thread!

Is irregardless a word? It sure as hell is.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/is-irregardless-a-word/


Not worried about Butler.  Worried very much about at Seton Hall...that's the game that I think bites us in the rear end.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Is irregardless a word? It sure as hell is.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/is-irregardless-a-word/


Not worried about Butler.  Worried very much about at Seton Hall...that's the game that I think bites us in the rear end.

When does IU play at Seton Hall?

[wadesworld]

There is a causal relationship between fan turnout and enthusiasm and a Teams ability to overcome adversity and persevere in crunchtime...as well as somewhat demoralize opposing teams in specific crucial situations.

its a muted influence but can make a difference.

So showup and yell  loud!

This guy gets it.  The stadium was far less than rocking for a team that had beat us by 20 for our only BE loss the last time we were coming off of a long layoff.  And the team played the way the fans treated the game up until 15:00 left in the game.  Hopefully there is more energy Wednesday night.

[Dr. Blackheart]

This guy gets it.  The stadium was far less than rocking for a team that had beat us by 20 for our only BE loss the last time we were coming off of a long layoff.  And the team played the way the fans treated the game up until 15:00 left in the game.  Hopefully there is more energy Wednesday night.

And let’s make sure the student seat tarps are not in use...

I am just adding that a MU win would represent Wojo’s highest BE total.

[barfolomew]

Eight or more days between games is too long.
Let's not do this again until April, ok?

[warriorchick]

Oh, sweet irony.

He has been on fire lately in that regard.

[MU82]

He has been on fire lately in that regard.

Unleash one of your dragons on him, Khaleesi!

[Dawson Rental]

Is irregardless a word? It sure as hell is.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/is-irregardless-a-word/


Not worried about Butler.  Worried very much about at Seton Hall...that's the game that I think bites us in the rear end.

Ain't that the truth.

[MUDPT]

Freezing rain for St. John's home game. Freezing rain in the forecast for Butler home game.

[MU82]

Freezing rain for St. John's home game. Freezing rain in the forecast for Butler home game.

Ipso fatso, we have no chance?

[NorthernDancerColt]

Cool - a vocabulary and punctuation thread!

Cool T-Shirt I saw the other day:



Let’s eat grandma.

Let’s eat, grandma.

Punctuation Saves Lives!

[Cheeks]

Ain't that the truth.

You ain’t kidding

[ZiggysFryBoy]

I couldn't care less.

Or is it I could care less?

Either way, ND sucks.  And Crean sucks too.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

MU avoids the slow start after the layoff and comes out with a workman like 12 point win.  Book it.

[MU82]

I do not get CBSSN on my streaming system.

I have tried the Reddit thing twice. The first time it worked reasonably well; had a couple of buffering delays but no biggie. The second time, I could not get the game no matter what I tried. That was the Creighton game, so I ended up going to a bar to watch the second half -- and thank goodness, because I would have hated to have missed one of the most incredible sports happenings I've ever seen.

Tonight, I think I'll try one more time to do the Reddit thing, but I am prepared to go to a bar if I have to. I also welcome other suggestions.

Glad that the rest of the games will be on FS1 and/or Fox Sports Go!

[warriorchick]

MU avoids the slow start after the layoff and comes out with a workman like 12 point win.  Book it.

Butler, on the other hand....

[SERocks]

I also welcome other suggestions.

Sign up for YouTubeTV.  They have a five day free trial. 

-Scott

[Jay Bee]

I also welcome other suggestions.

I recommend you go to the Butler board and monitor the game via their messages!

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

I do not get CBSSN on my streaming system.

I have tried the Reddit thing twice. The first time it worked reasonably well; had a couple of buffering delays but no biggie. The second time, I could not get the game no matter what I tried. That was the Creighton game, so I ended up going to a bar to watch the second half -- and thank goodness, because I would have hated to have missed one of the most incredible sports happenings I've ever seen.

Tonight, I think I'll try one more time to do the Reddit thing, but I am prepared to go to a bar if I have to. I also welcome other suggestions.

Glad that the rest of the games will be on FS1 and/or Fox Sports Go!

Sucks to be u
I will be watching in my lazy boy on my 70”
Poverty sucks!!

[HowardsWorld]

Sucks to be u
I will be watching in my lazy boy on my 70”
Poverty sucks!!

I concur. I will be on my lazy boy as well watching it on my 65 inch right next to its 65 inch brother who will have the duke north carolina game on.

[1SE]

Tough to get on the 2 line without this win. Let's go MU!

[rocket surgeon]

  got me the strangest woman
 
  believe me this tricks no cinch

  but i really get her going

  when i whip out my big TEN INCH

  record of her favorite blues

[MU82]

Sign up for YouTubeTV.  They have a five day free trial. 

-Scott

Thanks Scott. I thought about it but I hate the hassle and having to give out a credit-card number for something I'd have no intention of keeping.

Edit: I was just able to load up the Xavier-Seton Hall stream on Reddit, and the picture looks great, so I'm assuming I'll be able to get the MU game. Here's hoping!

I recommend you go to the Butler board and monitor the game via their messages!

That would probably be fun.

Sucks to be u
I will be watching in my lazy boy on my 70”
Poverty sucks!!

Very nice job of you bragging about your alleged wealth while knocking poor people just for being poor ... all in one, tidy, poorly worded, illiterate post.

[Warrior Code]

CBS called us the Warriors. Marquette by 15, book it

BUTLER
at Marquette, 9 p.m. -- CBS Sports Network

Butler looked lifeless in a loss to the Warriors at home a couple of weeks ago. Things have gotten better since then. The Bulldogs have won three of the four games after that, with the only loss coming at St. John's in overtime. Now, Butler has a chance to give their tournament resume a big boost.

[damuts222]

Beat Butler and Nova got beat up by the Hoyas. Time to take 1st!

[Jay Bee]

That would probably be fun.

Hell might be a good option too! #GodBlessYou

[MU82]

Hell might be a good option too! #GodBlessYou

Technology blessed me with the opportunity to watch the game, as the Reddit feed ended up being perfect. #fairytalesnomatta

Go Marquette!