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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Blackhat on January 31, 2015, 12:52:24 PM
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Fire up Marquette!
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Might be a wrap if we lose today.
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Butler favored by 2.5 and the over/under is 128.
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With so many people saying Wojo has lost this team, I'd be wary.
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Better win this one. Go Marquette go!!
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Chat room (http://www.muscoop.com/chat/flashchat.php)
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This thread is purely for documentation purposes.
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Carlino has range. Got to give him that.
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This thread is purely for documentation purposes.
So what is everyone drinking?
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Cohen is going to be good.
Carlino has some bad spurts in help defense.
Can't take him out though.
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So what is everyone drinking?
Not drinking today. Saving that for this evening. You?
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So what is everyone drinking?
On cold meds so no booze today for me...grumble, grumble, grumble...but the Sprecher Tripel Abbey I had last week was divine!
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Guinness season for me.
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JJJ looks improved early on...
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Guinness season for me.
Having lunch, red wine. The way the game is going will finish bottle soon
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Surly Bender later.
Who's this #23 on our team?
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Surly Bender later.
Who's this #23 on our team?
Some player the coaches want to transfer?
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Just finished off another coffee; now onto Vanilla Coke Zero.
Might try lunch from 'Which Wich' for the first time at half.
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Carlino with his mandatory o-foul.
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That was an easy call against Carlino.
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JJJ looks improved early on...
And he gets rewarded with a trip back to the bench. 2 points. 2 assists. Deflection D.
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Thought he might have been in the circle, but the terribleness of the decision alone made the call ok.
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Sloppy sequence there
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And he gets rewarded with a trip back to the bench. 2 points. 2 assists. Deflection D.
He got a coach slap of five - what do you want here!?! I mean, 40 minutes? So Ners how many minutes SHOULD JJJ play this game to satisfy you?
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That's three lay ups missed. Luke has also missed two short ones, Taylor missed one and two stupid turnovers.
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Be Quick - But Don't Hurry - John Wooden
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TV crew helping us with recruits!!! Have Wes with 23.1 PPG this year!!!
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Great move by Duane; no finish. Too bad. Keep doing that.
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Great move by Du. Need to finish.
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We need to see more of that ball movement.
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Marquette would be much better if they could trade Derrick for Barlow. Barlow's bball iq is much better. At least he can read a transition break.
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Marquette would be much better if they could trade Derrick for Barlow. Barlow's bball iq is much better. At least he can read a transition break.
Will we need to include draft picks or just cash?
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He got a coach slap of five - what do you want here!?! I mean, 40 minutes? So Ners how many minutes SHOULD JJJ play this game to satisfy you?
No reason to take him out at that point. Was going good things. Gets back in game now for a bit, missed one shot going to basket and back to bench. Meanwhile Duane Wilson can attack run and miss frequently and keep playing. Players notice this disparity in a coach's leash. But go ahead. Make another lame joke.
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Way too much standing around on O.
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Way too much standing around on O.
It's the Derrick dribble at top of key offense and Wojo not happy.
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Crown on the rocks.
Ice fishing today. Lousy internet.
Man, we could make those bunnies.
We got this.
Luke for SOTG.
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It's the Derrick dribble at top of key offense and Wojo not happy.
I don't think he was mad at Derrick there, but the other players who just stood there and didn't do anything.
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Glad to see JJJ playing like this. Effort on D, smarter offense than just jacking threes. This is how he'll earn more time.
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The bad Carlino in first half.
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Glad to see JJJ playing like this. Effort on D, smarter offense than just jacking threes. This is how he'll earn more time.
I've been thinking the same thing. He is playing within himself and the offense. Maybe he is starting to buy into the process. Would be great, because the base athleticism and potential is there, just needs to round out the game and he could be a good one.
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Well lost some momentum. That big guy barrels into JJJ and somehow ball lands in his lap.
Then derrick drives diagonally to the corner for a fade away worse than Derrick(Rose) two nights ago.
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Too many air balls and on our home court
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Oh no, the second half is next.
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Good News. Luke got 7 shot attempts that half.
Bad News. He biffed on multiple occasions.
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I don't think he was mad at Derrick there, but the other players who just stood there and didn't do anything.
Of course he wasn't mad at Derrick. You really think Wojo would get mad at his boy? Ever seen him chew out Derrick? Lol. Meanwhile he can bark at a lot of other guys.
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but the Sprecher Tripel Abbey I had last week was divine!
Yum. Love the Mai Bock as well.
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It's like I'm watching an old episode of Seinfeld.
I recall little of the first half but then realize....I've seen this before and I know how it's going to end.
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Butler's best player Jones is scoreless, but their center is having career game.
Luke has taken seven shots in first half, more than previous whole games, bad news is he has missed three shots within two feet. The Butler center does not miss those.
Four other MU layups missed and Taylor missed from three feet. The good teams make them or at least half of them.
JJJ got some good minutes, must have practiced harder this week.
Carlino is not a shy guy, believe he is 1 for 6, some have not been close.
Keeping it close, but must continue to contain Jones.
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Glad to see JJJ playing like this. Effort on D, smarter offense than just jacking threes. This is how he'll earn more time.
Maybe he has been reading scoop ;D
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Duane, JJJ, and Fischer with consecutive misses from 4 feet -- ouch. Pretty good defense again today. Dorky white dude somehow beating us.
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Like to see Luke and Steve get out there together. Chrabascz is having his way down low, could use some more size to deal with him. Of course, when that ball pips of Jajuan and into his hands, well it feels like everything's coming up Andy.
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Like to see Luke and Steve get out there together. Chrabascz is having his way down low, could use some more size to deal with him. Of course, when that ball pips of Jajuan and into his hands, well it feels like everything's coming up Andy.
Guy already has 13 wow. 10 a game is solid but 13 in the first half on 6-8? Hes a 44% guy for the year maaaaaaaan.
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Duane, JJJ, and Fischer with consecutive misses from 4 feet -- ouch. Pretty good defense again today. Dorky white dude somehow beating us.
Hopefully our opponents will soon be saying this about our whole roster in a few years.
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man to man d - so far so good
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Tough miss by Sandy. Great pass by Matt though..
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Derrick really needs to be quicker with the ball in transition. Really hurts the team when he holds it there. It was 4 on 1.
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Duane got early bench time,, Cohen in for him. Whoops another layup miss by Sandy.
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Sandy needs to get stronger.
Great charge take. By DeWil
Go Juan!
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Nice to see Juan hitting his threes when it matters.
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The garbage time makes might have actually helped Juan.
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Jones walked....
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Rebound from the floor...c'mon now!
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Good grief, the offensive rebounds are killing them.
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Rebound from the floor...c'mon now!
exactly. How does that even happen?
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Sandy needs to get stronger.
Yep. Great moves but can't finish. Saw that a lot from Vander as a frosh.
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JjJ just watched the ball fall to the floor on that rebound.
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exactly. How does that even happen?
Looked like Wilson hesitated. He should have just stepped on Jones.
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Derrick - just like Wojo drew it up!
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Derrick Wilson for threeeeeee....!
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Ners just passed out
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DeWil!
Damn he's good.
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Well that makes up for one missed layup. Jeeeeeez
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Yo, Derrick!!!
Ners, bet you never did that in High school! :o
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What are DeWil's stats on three this year? How many makes and attempts?
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Ners, bet you never did that in High school! :o
Now that was funny!
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Ners just passed out
I got a good laugh. Shows he's a much better shooter when he goes into his shooting motion facing away from the basket. I did appreciate Derrick trying to watch his highlight as they came to the bench at the break. He was proud. I was too.
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What are DeWil's stats on three this year? How many makes and attempts?
7-25 going into today.
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Brutal pass by Luke. Good idea just not even close to his guy
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7-25 going into today.
thanks.
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Where is Chico's ? Watching Indiana, Kansas or UCLA?
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Cohen shot looks good man...just not dropping today.
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I got a good laugh. Shows he's a much better shooter when he goes into his shooting motion facing away from the basket. I did appreciate Derrick trying to watch his highlight as they came to the bench at the break. He was proud. I was too.
This years version of Derrick is easily 2 or 3 times better than last. I wish he was this confident on offense since he first got to MU.
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Wish Sandy had shot the midrange instead of kicking to Derrick in the corner with the clock running down.
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Nice scrappy play by Duane!
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I'd rather DeWil take the three than JjJ.
Good follow by Du.
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Rush the court!
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Classy middle finger by the student with the "Marquette Lacrosse" shirt on right before the timeout. Way to represent the school...
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I'd rather DeWil take the three than JjJ.
Good follow by Du.
I get that JJJ had to put up the three with the clock running out. But then he pulled his classic "go for the steal and give up the layup" defense.
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Solid performance by the starting five. Rough day for the bench (1-8).
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This years version of Derrick is easily 2 or 3 times better than last. I wish he was this confident on offense since he first got to MU.
He's definitely better than last years offensive version. Then again he has yet to make a midrange jumper this year. All layups and 3 pointers. At least he's shot 25 3 point shots to at least make defenses consider guarding him on the perimeter this season as opposed to last.
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Elbow to Juan's chin. No foul?
Would've been a good screen...if he hadn't lifted his elbow.
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JJJ has to talk on defense...
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Solid performance by the starting five. Rough day for the bench (1-8).
I'm liking that it is a balanced attack. When just one or two guys are on, it seems that the offense gets bogged down, just waiting for them (typically Carlino, sometimes Du. Wilson) to 'do their thing.' Much better overall movement when there are more weapons.
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JJJ has to call out those screens. We'll be lucky if Juan isn't out with a concussion.
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I'm only responding to this thread so I don't get fined.
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He's definitely better than last years offensive version. Then again he has yet to make a midrange jumper this year. All layups and 3 pointers. At least he's shot 25 3 point shots to at least make defenses consider guarding him on the perimeter this season as opposed to last.
Who on this team, besides Carlino, has a midrange game?
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keep it classy MU!
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Where is Chico's ? Watching Indiana, Kansas or UCLA?
In Portland, OR about to head to a wedding and following the MU game in my phone. Not even aware of who the other schools are playing nor do I care.
I'm dressed in a nice dark suit, with a very subtle pinstripe, blue and white pinstripe shirt, blue, black and grey tie. Black shoes. My wife is stunning in her dress. It is a crisp 41 degrees in Portland.
What else would you like to know?
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Not much Teve today.
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I'm liking that it is a balanced attack. When just one or two guys are on, it seems that the offense gets bogged down, just waiting for them (typically Carlino, sometimes Du. Wilson) to 'do their thing.' Much better overall movement when there are more weapons.
Agree. Juan's 3s were a huge contribution....
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Who on this team, besides Carlino, has a midrange game?
Not Taylor, he is doghouse player for this game, bolted to bench almost entire game.
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4 point trips are always nice.
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Who on this team, besides Carlino, has a midrange game?
Apparently Du. Wilson.
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Who on this team, besides Carlino, has a midrange game?
Duane? JJJ. Both can and do hit pull up jumpers and floaters..you know..as most guards at this level can do.
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Free throws will be big. Looks like it will be 1 and 1s for a while.
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Ok up 10 with four to go. Butler score to 8
MU goes defensive on offense and Carlino has to chuck a 30 footer at clock end
These kids need to win one of these close games for their mindset
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Not Taylor, he is doghouse player for this game, bolted to bench almost entire game.
He got bolted to the bench for fading away on defense on a Butler drive. Much as I like Steve, he is probably our worst defensive player.
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I'm dressed in a nice dark suit, with a very subtle pinstripe, blue and white pinstripe shirt, blue, black and grey tie. Black shoes.
What else would you like to know?
34 regular, aina'l?
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Did you guys see that?
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34 regular, aina'l?
Lol
No. I'm small, not that small. 40
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Chuckers gotta chuck.
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Duane? JJJ. Both can and do hit pull up jumpers and floaters..you know..as most guards at this level can do.
I wouldn't consider a floater to be midrange. But that's just me. Jumpers, I just don't remember JJJ or duane taking/hitting many of those outside of 3s
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Another bad free throw shooter can't miss against us
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Watch them plan to foul D Will
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I wouldn't consider a floater to be midrange. But that's just me. Jumpers, I just don't remember JJJ or duane taking/hitting many of those outside of 3s
and I don't remember JjJ hitting any lately.
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And here we go......cut it to five in two minutes and Butler doesn't miss many free
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And we are going to choke another. Just incredible.
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Dunham traveled.
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And here we go......cut it to five in two minutes and Butler doesn't miss many free
we still got this. We just need to be patient and get a good shot.
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Watch them plan to foul D Will
Why? They only have 4 fouls.
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What a freaking joke.
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Why? They only have 4 fouls.
Which is why they will foul once or twice in the last 21 seconds.
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Well, let's see what Wojo can draw up. It's his game to win and our guys need to execute.
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wtf Wojo...call to when u see Carlino in trouble.
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Jeezus squeezus, get it together.
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Wojo really showing how much of a rookie he is. These last possessions have been awful.
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Matt for the win. Book it!
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Need more scorers out there for last play
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Is there any offensive plan other than hoping Carlino shakes a double or triple team?
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Hoping he only has to shoot over two defenders
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Is there any offensive plan other than hoping Carlino shakes a double or triple team?
Cohen inbounds, swing it back around to him for the corner 3.
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Is there any offensive plan other than hoping Carlino shakes a double or triple team?
Nope. Just watch four guys standing around and Carlino dribbling desperately.
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Just pathetic
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un-flippin-believeable
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Free basketball.
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That really was a reach in foul, but you'll never get that call at the end of the game.
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Man they're hard to watch this year. I know he doesn't have much to work with but I'm definitely not sold on Wojo.
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Cohen inbounds, swing it back around to him for the corner 3.
I like that. I was thinking Chief should have been on the floor.
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Matt needs to catch the ball before he dribbles around helplessly....
Ugghh.
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They should not have inbounded to Carlino in the corner like that....
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Every possession since four minute mark has been milking the clock till three seconds and letting Carlno chuck, then Derrick. Then Derrick throws it in the corner to who else, Carlino.
I like the coach, but this one is on him.
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Man they're hard to watch this year. I know he doesn't have much to work with but I'm definitely not sold on Wojo.
What's not to be sold on? The individual and team improvement throughout the season? Switching to a more successful zone? The recruiting success? Team not quitting despite losing a ton?
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Wojo really showing how much of a rookie he is. These last possessions have been awful.
Wait, Wojo has a uniform on?
(Stupid comment)
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I seriously question Wojo's offensive strategy down the stretch. That was f*cking awful
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We need Juan and Luke to want the ball.
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What's not to be sold on? The individual and team improvement throughout the season? Switching to a more successful zone? The recruiting success? Team not quitting despite losing a ton?
Falling apart and the end of just about every game?
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How does Du miss that?????
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Falling apart and the end of just about every game?
You're surprised a first-time head coach is struggling with his in-game coaching? Guess we all have different expectations.
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This is easily the most embarrassing loss. They should all be ashamed
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The guys are gassed
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I guess I spoke too soon about a balanced attacked...it turned into a stand around and watch Matt show once Butler finally starting scoring again.
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We need Juan and Luke to want the ball.
I agree.
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Wash. Rinse. Repeat
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58% FT shooter is 7-7. Of course
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58% FT shooter is 7-7. Of course
To be fair, he was 76% this season
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Team that makes their lay ups wins
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Time and the again can't get a defensive stop
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I've watched Derrick not even look at the rim or to score 1 time in this OT. Does nothing out there to help the team.
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To be fair, he was 76% this season
Do you mean last season?
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Team that makes their lay ups wins
They have missed six of them today
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Last 10 possessions. Derrick brings up ball. Luke and Juan stand around. Duane and Matt try to get open, and Derrick passes to the first guy open. Duane or Matt dribble around against two or three guys and put it up. Occasionally one falls.
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Do you mean last season?
Ha. yea. I can't read ESPN stats
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Wojo really showing how much of a rookie he is. These last possessions have been awful.
Is Butler's coach a rookie?
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I've watched Derrick not even look at the rim or to score 1 time in this OT. Does nothing out there to help the team.
Agree. But you could say the same thing about Luke.
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Man. Wojo sucks. Team quits on him every game.
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Is Butler's coach a rookie?
Which roster has produced more and has more experience at the D1 level?
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Is Butler's coach a rookie?
No. He was at Garner-Webb.
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Agree. But you could say the same thing about Luke.
Yes but Luke is a center. Not the engine of your team/PG. He's reliant on others to get him ball.
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Welllllp.
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The failed intellional miss. Another idiotic display of basketball.
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Wow
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Just mind boggling.
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Peed down our leg, aina?
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I don't think the players quit on Wojo. I think they just ran out of gas and into a team that shoots well.
Not sure why Sandy didn't get in a little more at the end of regulation or in OT.
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Peed down our leg, aina?
Eh. Better team won.
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The failed intellional miss. Another idiotic display of basketball.
I thought it was a good idea, just poorly executed.
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No words
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The failed intellional miss. Another idiotic display of basketball.
That was beyond stupid. Would Carlino just audible to that or do we think it came from sideline. Hopefully question gets asked in post game press conference.
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Yes but Luke is a center. Not the engine of your team/PG. He's reliant on others to get him ball.
But he needs to establish strong position and call for the ball. He was playing a 6'7" guy today - he should have been posting him all afternoon.
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But he needs to establish strong position and call for the ball. He was playing a 6'7" guy today - he should have been posting him all afternoon.
He has no strength. When he bumps into a player it looks like he is running into a wall. He cannot back anyone down.
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Too easy to defend when there are just two go to scorers
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I thought it was a good idea, just poorly executed.
its a horrible idea because 90% of the time the bozo doing it misses the rim.
It was the icing on an embarrassing collapse.
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Thing that drives me nuts is that we go into hibernation mode at the end of these games and force a tough shot to beat the clock every possession. We were pulling away and then we stopped playing offense.
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That was beyond stupid. Would Carlino just audible to that or do we think it came from sideline. Hopefully question gets asked in post game press conference.
Ah not one to dwell on imo. Game was over. It would have been idiotic not to foul there. Butler played smarter and was coached better. MU played well enough to win but the coaching lost it. 8 point lead at home and then they gave up for some reason.
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But he needs to establish strong position and call for the ball. He was playing a 6'7" guy today - he should have been posting him all afternoon.
Luke sets up too far outside. When in closer they doubled him
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Missed layups, missed FTs, lost the rebounding battle.
The team is growing. Great defensive squad, just not enough to close out games. Defense is exhausting.
When it comes down to it the season at this point is about two things. Growing as players.
Duane is still growing. Cohen is looking solid, today JJJ looked like he was finally starting to get team ball..
And, showing the growth in the BE tournament. I assure you no-one will want to play us on day 1.
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Live by the Carlino and die by the Carlino. He is a ball hog.
And Fischer was schooled by Chrabacz. Finally, Wojo put Juan on him and he was schooled also.
Wojo has no clue at end of games. His strategy: Let Carlino throw up an egg with 3 guys on him.
On to next year.
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Yes but Luke is a center. Not the engine of your team/PG. He's reliant on others to get him ball.
You're right, Ners. This one's on Derrick. All he did was hold the other teams best player (who he was giving 6 inches to) to 1-12 shooting. Meanwhile Luke was overwhelmed by a guy 4 inches smaller than him.
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He has no strength. When he bumps into a player it looks like he is running into a wall. He cannot back anyone down.
Yep. I suspect he spends a lot of time in the weight room over the summer.
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its a horrible idea because 90% of the time the bozo doing it misses the rim.
It was the icing on an embarrassing collapse.
Our only option with only 4 secs. Left in game
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its a horrible idea because 90% of the time the bozo doing it misses the rim.
It was the icing on an embarrassing collapse.
I couldn't tell from the tv angle, but if everyone is standing with their hands on their hips, not ready to rebound, it's worth a shot.
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Peed down our leg, aina?
Maybe if the guys wear Depends the next game we might have a shot at winning.
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That was beyond stupid. Would Carlino just audible to that or do we think it came from sideline. Hopefully question gets asked in post game press conference.
So he makes that foul shot, we're down 1, we foul and now we have 2-3 seconds to go length of court and make a 3 to force another OT. Going for the miss there is a defensible alternative.
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You're right, Ners. This one's on Derrick. All he did was hold the other teams best player (who he was giving 6 inches to) to 1-12 shooting. Meanwhile Luke was overwhelmed by a guy 4 inches smaller than him.
If you are referring to Jones, Duane was on him for at least 8 minutes in first and second half, so don't start the eliteness on that Lenny.
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Duane needs to quit pointing at his wrist, last two times he has done it we have gone on to crap the bed.
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Live by the Carlino and die by the Carlino. He is a ball hog.
Duane and he are both ball hogs. Given our roster they kind of have to be. How did Duane miss that breakaway lay up?
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Live by the Carlino and die by the Carlino. He is a ball hog.
And Fischer was schooled by Chrabacz. Finally, Wojo put Juan on him and he was schooled also.
Wojo has no clue at end of games. His strategy: Let Carlino throw up an egg with 3 guys on him.
On to next year.
Pretty much agree on all points but sadly MU needs Carlino to be competitive. They would probably have 4 wins without. Although, the more you think about it would it really even matter?
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So he makes that foul shot, we're down 1, we foul and now we have 2-3 seconds to go length of court and make a 3 to force another OT. Going for the miss there is a defensible alternative.
I agree. Certainly no reason to call someone a "bozo," any way.
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Duane and he are both ball hogs. Given our roster they kind of have to be. How did Duane miss that breakaway lay up?
That's why our wait until the end of the shot clock offense at the end of games is a bad idea. Tough to run an offense like that with only two scoring options. One big guy can handle Luke, and Derrick and Juan are not threats. Near impossible to get a good late look for Carlino or Duane when the defense knows that's what you have to do.
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Too easy to defend when there are just two go to scorers
Pretty much it. I hope Duane, Sandy, Luke and Jajuannaman can put on some weight this off season, I hope Jajuan can start to fix his jumper, and I hope we can get solid contributions from Cheatham and Noskowiak right away. Gotta be ready to take full advantage of Henry from day 1. All I really care about at this point until the Big East tournament.
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Duane needs to quit pointing at his wrist, last two times he has done it we have gone on to crap the bed.
Yeah--it was that and him that lost the game.
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If you are referring to Jones, Duane was on him for at least 8 minutes in first and second half, so don't start the eliteness on that Lenny.
Wojo the phony lonesome Dukie just daid on the post game that Derrick played unbelievable defense against Jones.
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That was beyond stupid. Would Carlino just audible to that or do we think it came from sideline. Hopefully question gets asked in post game press conference.
What was beyond stupid? The execution was terrible, but the approach was the only call to make at that time.
Carlino absolutely must hit the rim in that situation to give us a chance. If he doesn't hit the rum or if Carlino makes his second FT we lose......and we did.
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Man they're hard to watch this year. I know he doesn't have much to work with but I'm definitely not sold on Wojo.
You be right, guy. It's basketball for pity's sake. What was Wojo doing during his tenure on the Duke bench during games - sleeping? I believe the guy he sat next to for at least a decade probably shared a bit of in-game coaching during that time. I will say this, however, as I listen to his post-game coach speak. He sure has all the loser coach-speak cliches at the ready.
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We could use a big who can shoot this year. Two man game with Carlino would be deadly... Too bad he leaves.
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Duane and he are both ball hogs. Given our roster they kind of have to be. How did Duane miss that breakaway lay up?
Lol. Good question. But of it was Derick bringing the ball up in that situation he would have eased up the court instead of challenging the D and we'd safely get in our offense of watching Derrick look to pass to Matt and Duane to go create offense.
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Wojo the phony lonesome Dukie just daid on the post game that Derrick played unbelievable defense against Jones.
Of course he did. Just like Buzz did all of last year. Have to somehow try to justify why you are playing the guy 35 minutes when it is clear he essentially adds no value at offensive end.
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What was beyond stupid? The execution was terrible, but the approach was the only call to make at that time.
Carlino absolutely must hit the rim in that situation to give us a chance. If he doesn't hit the rum or if Carlino makes his second FT we lose......and we did.
You could say it's debate able I guess. But my preference - make it a 1 point game, force them to inbound with no timeouts. Maybe get turnover off of that or foul immediately. 4 seconds is plenty of time to rebound and get a decent look.
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Without checking the stats, I don't think Butler missed a FT. The choice between a controlled miss by us and potential for a Off rebound vs. counting on them to miss and chuck up a half court shot? Neither is a great option--but I'll take the former.....and certainly isn't beyond stupid.
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Of course he did. Just like Buzz did all of last year. Have to somehow try to justify why you are playing the guy 35 minutes when it is clear he essentially adds no value at offensive end.
Derrick has played pretty well this year. His D is generally good and I wouldn't go as far to say he adds no value. He does what he can with his skill set. Hard to knock a kid that plays as hard as does. Doesn't really make any dumb mistakes either. I do however hope Marquette recruits people with much higher basketball ability to play that position going forward. Can't really rag on the only true one on this team.
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Without checking the stats, I don't think Butler missed a FT. The choice between a controlled miss by us and potential for a Off rebound vs. counting on them to miss and chuck up a half court shot? Neither is a great option--but I'll take the former.....and certainly isn't beyond stupid.
Carlino makes the FT it is a one point game. You can foul and Butler still has to make two and it's a 3 point game. Missing it leaves us down 2 and as you saw..of you don't get the rebound you have to foul immediately and now they make 2 FTs and you are down 4..impossible to tie game then. And as you saw Butler trap is and force a turnover at end of regulation - it is very possible in that situation to create a turnover. Bottom line..never should have gotten to that point anyway. But. Trust the process.
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Butler was 17 for 18 for free throws.
Roosevelt Jones, their best player shot 1 or 2 for 12, but #45 went for 30 points and 8 rebounds. Who'd think.......
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17 of 18.
So, maybe not plan on them missing FTs with 2 sec left and chuck one up from 3/4 to 1/2 court? Maybe you execute the play and try to get a 50/50 ball. Better odds than them missing FTs and a desperation hurl.
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I love Carlino and what he has done for us. That said, I'll be glad when Duane, Sandy, and the others next year have to make plays at the end. We are way too one dimensional at the end and everyone knows it.