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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: Josey Wales on July 10, 2010, 07:01:38 PM

Title: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: Josey Wales on July 10, 2010, 07:01:38 PM
So I was talking to a gonzaga grad about the tourny in November. He said he would put all his money on gonzaga to win this game. I just think he doesn't know much about our team other than we lost our best player to the draft.

Imo we should beat this zaga team handily. I know it is early, but what do you guys think about the matchup?
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: NersEllenson on July 10, 2010, 07:28:18 PM
Don't know alot about who Gonzaga returns - lost arguably their best player - Boldin.  Think they have a pretty good big man..but...I'd put a good chunk of money on MU.  Gonzaga is well coached, good system..kind of similar to Wisconsin - but think they will struggle with MU's athleticism...length (yes, I said length for an MU team!).
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on July 10, 2010, 08:24:31 PM
Are we playing Gonzaga forsure? I figured they would want a Kstate/Duke championship.
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: Skatastrophy on July 10, 2010, 08:29:06 PM
I think that Gonzaga will beat us handily.
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: 77ncaachamps on July 10, 2010, 08:44:08 PM
They've got some high D-I guys.

Elias Harris will cause problems for Jimmy.
Sacre will give us fits inside.

Pretty cool is John Stockton's son is on the team.

http://www.gozags.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/gonz-m-baskbl-mtt.html
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: NCMUFan on July 10, 2010, 10:05:33 PM
We fair pretty good in tournaments.  Alaska Shootout, beating Duke in CBE finals, runnerup to Duke in Hawaii the next year, runner up to Florida State this year. Buzz and the Boys will be ready.
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: muhoops1 on July 10, 2010, 10:27:36 PM
Zags win.  I don't care about a CBE Championship.  I want to go to the Sweet 16 in March.
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: 77ncaachamps on July 10, 2010, 11:15:59 PM
Not selling MU short, but if we beat them...and hold Duke close...we're not going to surprise anyone in the later games
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: NCMUFan on July 10, 2010, 11:18:09 PM
I just don't get the surprise stuff.  Everyone knows who Marquette is.  Also, if we are sweet 16 material, we should beat the Zags and be in the finals of the CBE at the very least.
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: Avenue Commons on July 11, 2010, 01:42:08 AM
I have absolutely no f'ing clue how good or bad Gonzaga is or isn't. I'm amazed anyone other than a bookmaker would actually have a sound opinion on this issue.
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: 77ncaachamps on July 11, 2010, 01:58:26 AM
Quote from: Avenue Commons on July 11, 2010, 01:42:08 AM
I have absolutely no f'ing clue how good or bad Gonzaga is or isn't. I'm amazed anyone other than a bookmaker would actually have a sound opinion on this issue.

I'm not a bookmaker but I'm in WCC country (Santa Clara) and watch the (sometimes agonizing) matchups. I feel that it's a great matchup but without Lazar, it's hard to say how this team will perform...but on paper, it looks good.
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: Windyplayer on July 11, 2010, 10:16:34 AM
Quote from: Skatastrophy on July 10, 2010, 08:29:06 PM
I think that Gonzaga will beat us handily.

I can make shallow statements, too. Why is Gonzaga going to beat Marquette?
Title: Re: MU vs Gonzaga
Post by: PuertoRicanNightmare on July 11, 2010, 10:22:13 AM
Quote from: NCMUFan on July 10, 2010, 10:05:33 PM
We fair pretty good in tournaments.  Alaska Shootout, beating #8 Duke in CBE finals, runnerup to Duke in Hawaii the next year, runner up to Florida State this year. Buzz and the Boys will be ready.
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