Seriously does anyone have any real optimism we actually win? Before every road game against a good team we go over just how we may win and how the warriors got a good shot, problem is they all end the same. We lose it right at the end. Is there any reason to believe we actually win this game and get ourselves off the bubble(barring big letdowns)?
Now I'm still real confident that we make the tourney seeing as I think we beat Providence, win the big Cincy game and then find a way to win at SHU by doing basically what we did Saturday.
But with the troubles weve had, and some guards getting us its tough to be pumped for this game. We stopped Kemba pretty well at home and still lost because Lamb had his career game.
Sorry but I'm lookin towards the last 3 must wins. Anyone actually think different?
I'm always optimistic... I still wouldn't bet on MU winning though. However, I believe in the saying "it's hard to beat a team twice" and MU winning there last year should give us some confidence. Plus, we're due for a game where we just play out of our minds (I think). And, I'm still hoping there is a game this year where DJO goes off for 25, 30+... maybe Thursday?
I agree with you though, our best shot at 10 conference wins is to win our final 3. But here's to hoping!!!
Yes. Most of the contributors won in Uconn (I know, Storrs not Hartford) last year so it shouldn't be a mental hurdle. They know they need this game to take some of the pressure off of the final three, while Uconn probably gets in even if they lose out and finish 8-10. MU needs this game more.
Half of it is my head talking, and half of it is my heart. This would be just a huge win
I give us a decent shot. UCONN is coming off a loss (to UL) and by the time they play us, they will have been off for 6 days. Will they be rusty? Hopefully. Then again, MU will be off for 5 days, so not much better.
They've lost one game in Hartford this year, to Syracuse, but also got taken to OT by USF there. They've lost one game in Storrs, in double OT to Louisville.
I thought we should have beaten UCONN in Milwaukee but went in the crapper. UCONN can be had, but will MU do it?
I really have this feeling MU gets "W" on Thursday. I think going on the road and getting away from Milwaukee brings the team together and they come out with a statement game. UCONN hasn't really been playing that great of lately and I think we're catching them at a good time even though they're coming off a loss at 'Ville. I know UCONN has some good wins this year, but I'm just not sold on them for some reason this year...this is probably because they don't have that dominant frontcourt they've had in the past with guys like Jeff Adrien, Hasheem Thabeet, and Stanley Robinson. I think we're equipped enough to shut 'em down unlike past years despite Lamb going off on us last game.
I do agree that this game can have the makings for something good. We are definitly due for a hot shooting game on the road(most teams get 1 of these) seeing as all our close loses on the road have been in gaems where we actually shot pretty poorly. Yes, DJO is due to go off, but hes too damn streaky during games and in stretches of multiple games. And yes, most bubble teams do get that big win late to settle the doubt(kinda like Louisville last year for us).
Even with all that I just think its tough. This game will probably frusterate the hell out of me since I dont see us getting pounded and a loss would be a close game, so Ill probably not watch and pray we do win and go for the replay afterwards.
gotta mix it up a bit
Let me say this .... if we win, we could run the table and finish 11 and 7. If this happens, we could be looking at a bye in the BE tourney. We might even get ranked.
If we win Thursday, we should just about be a lock for the NCAA.
The entire complexion of the season turns around if we win Thursday night.
MU wins Thursday. The end.
Quote from: AnotherMU84 on February 22, 2011, 12:03:58 AM
Let me say this .... if we win, we could run the table and finish 11 and 7. If this happens, we could be looking at a bye in the BE tourney. We might even get ranked.
If we win Thursday, we should just about be a lock for the NCAA.
The entire complexion of the season turns around if we win Thursday night.
Yes it does. the problem is if we lose we have to turn to desperation mode and win the final three. That said, I think they will pull one off against a Uconn team that is overconfident
I have optimism. If we lose it won't be the end of the world because this is a game Uconn "should" win and a game we "should" lose. That being said, I think we can go in there and shock them. Let's go MU
Quote from: Masterr73 on February 22, 2011, 12:31:20 AM
haha they wont win
haha youll probably be too busy on thirsty thursday to notice
(see how I eliminated punctuation and capitalization so that he could understand)
Quote from: Masterr73 on February 16, 2011, 03:45:20 PM
Booing should also motivate a team to play better.
I just quoted that again to prove that you need more MU education before you go spouting off. Keep with the classes, you'll figure it out eventually.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 22, 2011, 12:47:08 AM
haha youll probably be too busy on thirsty thursday to notice
(see how I eliminated punctuation and capitalization so that he could understand)
I just quoted that again to prove that you need more MU education before you go spouting off. Keep with the classes, you'll figure it out eventually.
What makes you think he goes to Marquette?
I never understood the use of "haha" and "lol" on a sports message board during a serious discussion. I'm also a college student and it's painful to see younger generations being represented so poorly.
How about a golden oldie: "SWAK"?
Why not? Am I predicting a win? No. Would I be at all surprised? No.
Ah, I'd like to share you dudes enthusiasm. But, MU wins based on what? Maybe it's just me being cynical or maybe just reality. Marquette hasn't shown me anything this season (other than the Bucknell game) that suggests they're ready, willing, and able to turn it up a few notches when needed.
They can do it, but I believe they must improve on their 3 point shooting. They are due for a good effort.
In four out of last five games they have shot:
2-12
3-14
3-12
3-16
Only exception was USF game when they shot 8-13.
Hope springs eternal. A big "W" Thursday would be sweet. UConn has a ton of talent, but occasionally they seem to do a bit of sleepwalking. It's finally a game that's easy for me to get to, and my Christmas present to myself was front-row seats for this one. We are - Marquette!
Of course. There's always 50% optimism.
MU just missed the beat last time. They faltered down the stretch and let Lamb kill them. After that, UConn looked quite ordinary for a couple of weeks. But now, the key will be confidence. Back then it felt MU still had a shred of it which looks gone.
The problem is that with Lamb cooling off, Kemba has hit his second wind and they're getting major contributions from a "bust" recruit in Coombs-McDaniel (if only our "busts" could be that good). It could be a dangerous beating.
Zone them. Clear out that penetration and kick. Force them into beating you with the jumper. This has caused UConn problems all season long.
How does the game being played in Hartford as opposed to Storrs affect the crowd's intensity? Or does it? I would imagine that because the XL Center is not quite as tight and intimate as Gampel Pavilion that crowd noise would be down and that there would be less of a home-court advantage.
Quote from: MUEagle1090 on February 22, 2011, 01:29:12 AM
What makes you think he goes to Marquette?
I never understood the use of "haha" and "lol" on a sports message board during a serious discussion. I'm also a college student and it's painful to see younger generations being represented so poorly.
Oh, that just comes from a couple of his other posts.
Here: http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=24545.msg273345#msg273345
and here: http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=24545.msg273419#msg273419
Quote from: MUEagle1090 on February 22, 2011, 01:29:12 AM
I never understood the use of "haha" and "lol" on a sports message board during a serious discussion. I'm also a college student and it's painful to see younger generations being represented so poorly.
I'd have to guess that you're not very good with people. There's absolutely nothing wrong with laughing out of levity or in a condescending way in a serious conversation. ;)
Are we a lock if we win Thursday? Apparently the one knock on our resume is no quality road victories. That would be it.
Quote from: MUEagle1090 on February 22, 2011, 01:29:12 AM
What makes you think he goes to Marquette?
I never understood the use of "haha" and "lol" on a sports message board during a serious discussion. I'm also a college student and it's painful to see younger generations being represented so poorly.
Oh get off your high horse. And for the record, "serious discussion" and sports "message board" should never be in the same sentence.
MU wins @UCONN, Book it.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on February 22, 2011, 07:47:29 AM
Ah, I'd like to share you dudes enthusiasm. But, MU wins based on what? Maybe it's just me being cynical or maybe just reality. Marquette hasn't shown me anything this season (other than the Bucknell game) that suggests they're ready, willing, and able to turn it up a few notches when needed.
Exactly my thinking. I definitly feel we are good enough to pull of this win, but based on other performances theres no reason to expect anything other than 30-35 minutes of highly competitive bball(probably with us leading by 7-10 for a portion) only for us to be nailed into the coffin in the final 5-10. It happens all too often to expect anything differnt. Its actually creepy.
Over the last 4 years, players have come and gone but somehow we lose the same way everytime. 3 straight tourney heartbreakers in a row as well as a BET one. And the last couple years in conference play....games have been exactly the same and everytime I think to myself were bound to get one of these...but it doesnt happen. I thought the same thing in the "toss up" washington game last year, but what happens? Our hearts are broken the same way as the 2 years prior.
Marquette will beat UCONN. It will be a hard fought contest, but MU will prevail.
Quote from: esotericmindguy on February 22, 2011, 11:06:22 AM
Oh get off your high horse. And for the record, "serious discussion" and sports "message board" should never be in the same sentence.
Fair enough, I'll revise what I said.
Look at everything he writes. He hasn't had one good thing to say about MU in his overwhelming 15 posts. Frankly, it annoys me when people are trying to have a discussion backed up by facts and reasons and someone who has never had anything positive to say about Marquette comes out with "haha they won't win."
If that's his contribution to the board then he should just not post anything
Quote from: Masterr73 on February 22, 2011, 12:31:20 AM
haha they wont win
Very prescient analysis by the "Master" in this post. Ha ha... they did win and Vegas is looking for your money.
QuoteMU wins @UCONN, Book it.
QuoteMarquette will beat UCONN. It will be a hard fought contest, but MU will prevail.
Rocky also said they'd win in the game chat.
Kudos to you haha.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on February 24, 2011, 08:33:56 PM
Kudos to you haha.
I didn't hold me breath. But I did stand in front of the TV for the entire second half and OT :)
My 9 yr old kept yelling "Miss it!" during UConn free throws. It echoed in the XL Center.
Well done MUFiC Jr.
Quote from: nyg on February 22, 2011, 07:54:15 AM
They can do it, but I believe they must improve on their 3 point shooting.
This is the Big East. 4-20. 3 Pt. %=BS. Guard's game, or big man's game=BS. Grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind, grind together.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 24, 2011, 08:50:40 PM
Well done MUFiC Jr.
I figure since MU Fan in Connecticut once wore a Batman outfit to a Marquette-Notre Dame game and used to yell lines as a student such as "Rip out his spleen!" that she has some tradition to follow.