What I mean by that is that we are now playing the Blue blood North Carolina with the Uniform, and the history. Can our players get passed that??
I sure hope so!!
What is a "blood blood"?
Not worried.
Didn't seem to bother us against Duke, the defending national champs. And yes I realize we lost the game, but I never felt we were overwhelmed by the mystique of Duke.
UMMM... do you realize we play in the big east... Lousville, UCONN, Syracuse, and Pittsburgh are just some of the historic programs. There should be no sticker shock or what ever...This team has competed against some of the best talent and best programs...
I actually thought in the first 5 minutes of the Kentucky Regional Final we were in a little bit of "sticker shock" as you put it. I think the biggest contribution (among many) that Robert Jackson made that season was that he made some big plays in the first few minutes...having played Kentucky in a previous life...and our guys came to understand we were as good or better than Kentucky.
With that said, I think somebody like DJO, who I believe is from NC, won't be overwhelmed but they could be a little too jacked up. It won't last. Things will calm down. I think the Tar Heels are in for a battle royale.
But Carolina has argyles on their uniforms. Argyles!!
Quote from: [Mu]EngiNerd on March 22, 2011, 08:26:26 AM
UMMM... do you realize we play in the big east... Lousville, UCONN, Syracuse, and Pittsburgh are just some of the historic programs. There should be no sticker shock or what ever...This team has competed against some of the best talent and best programs...
This. We play the best, and we now expect to beat the best.
Also, I hope we come out in the valour blues.
Hopefully we have lots of MU fans and BEAST Brethren cheering us on. The announcers for the Syracuse game said the Orange had a lot of fans there, but everyone else (other schools fans) were for Marquette cheering them on.
I doubt we travel as well as the other 3 programs.
The Bobcat arena for UNC against Washington in Charlotte was empty. That was not more then 15 minutes for many UNC alumni.
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on March 22, 2011, 08:18:42 AM
What I mean by that is that we are now playing the Blue blood North Carolina with the Uniform, and the history. Can our players get passed that??
I sure hope so!!
Can you get past it?
Quote from: [Mu]EngiNerd on March 22, 2011, 08:26:26 AM
UMMM... do you realize we play in the big east... Lousville, UCONN, Syracuse, and Pittsburgh are just some of the historic programs. There should be no sticker shock or what ever...This team has competed against some of the best talent and best programs...
None of those programs have nearly the panache that North Carolina has. North Carolina I would argue has more mystique than any school besides Kentucky
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on March 22, 2011, 09:35:45 AM
None of those programs have nearly the panache that North Carolina has. North Carolina I would argue has more mystique than any school besides Kentucky
I guess, if you don't count Duke.
But I do.
I think we'll know within few minutes if MU can play with them. Against Xavier, it didn't take long to see the Musketeers were no powerhouse and MU should be in the ballgame.
It will be immediately apparent if UNC's length is going to be too much.
Panache? This ain't no beauty contest son.
Quote from: NCMUFan on March 22, 2011, 08:58:52 AM
Hopefully we have lots of MU fans and BEAST Brethren cheering us on. The announcers for the Syracuse game said the Orange had a lot of fans there, but everyone else (other schools fans) were for Marquette cheering them on.
Expect a big contingent from UNC. They will make the trip.
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on March 22, 2011, 09:35:45 AM
None of those programs have nearly the panache that North Carolina has. North Carolina I would argue has more mystique than any school besides Kentucky
Right, because Marquette has clearly been awestruck the past 3 times they've faced Kentucky.
well look at it this way... there are 3 huge state schools there... Kentucky, Ohio State and UNC so all of them will be fighting for the same tickets and they all have huge followings
Which school do you think Ohio State and Kentucky will be rooting for in the Marquette vs UNC game?
Quote from: KenoshaWarrior on March 22, 2011, 09:35:45 AM
None of those programs have nearly the panache that North Carolina has. North Carolina I would argue has more mystique than any school besides Kentucky
Kenosha- You pushed three threads as to your pessism that MU would not make the field of 64, and now this one.
Did you at least take an hour on Sunday to smile, hoot and holler, in unbridled joy before the dark cloud over you returned--lol?
Hell yea i did....I am still wearing that stupid grin i had from Sunday at around 9:00PM
Buzz needs to have a private screening of Hoosiers with the team Thursday night.
Then again, I could see how that might backfire if they wound up playing Butler.
Honestly, I don't want the easy road. This team needs to embrace the role of giant-killer and thrive on the single opportunity that lies before them - that's the only way they can continue to survive. I'm going to go against conventional wisdom here and say that instead of the tournament becoming more difficult as you continue to win, the tournament gets easier from this point forward. If somehow they get past UNC, not only is that a huge boost to their confidence, it's also going to be a devastating blow to OSU's... if there was a way to survey the participants over the year, I'm pretty sure that you'd find most #1 seeds would rather play another #1 seed than a giant-killer.
Conversely, I'd feel more comfortable playing UNC than I would playing VCU or Butler right now.
Panache: someone who has a dashing confidence of style, or shows a certain flamboyance and courage.
Don't use words of which you don't know the meaning. I understand this is a message board, but the grammar, spelling, and misuse of words lately is truly atrocious.
I disagree with that statement benny... UNC is a much tougher match up for them than we are.
UNC's interior size and speed would give them more fits. We have size issues facing up with Lauderdale and Sullinger.
I expect Jae, Jimmy and Darius to piss down their legs while lining up for the jump ball.
Quote from: steff_mckee on March 22, 2011, 11:21:38 AM
Panache: someone who has a dashing confidence of style, or shows a certain flamboyance and courage.
Don't use words of which you don't know the meaning. I understand this is a message board, but the grammar, spelling, and misuse of words lately is truly atrocious.
Hey Steff, this is now your 2nd straight post on grammar and spelling, and I let it slide at first, but now you are getting on my nerves.
This was your last post.
Quote from: steff_mckee on March 20, 2011, 09:05:38 AM
Guys...You are Marquette grads. Let's work on our english.
Lucky your in CA. Should be You're, not your.
and lose has never been spelled "loose"
Not to be a stickler, but c'mon.
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Bonus point if you can even find your mistake.
Quote from: [Mu]EngiNerd on March 22, 2011, 11:24:40 AM
I disagree with that statement benny... UNC is a much tougher match up for them than we are.
That was not my statement or point at all. My point was twofold:
1) If they can beat UNC, the road becomes much easier from a psychological standpoint.
2) If your goal is to win one more game, there are other teams that would be a more favorable match-up... if you're goal is to win four more games, UNC is where you want to start.
This team starts slow against cupcakes. We started slow agains Syracuse last game. We played more than 20 games against ranked/tourney teams. If we start slow, it will have nothing to do with being intimidated by the Tar Heel mystique.
I don't worry about any of that nonsense. I worry that UNC has Roy Williams' 'Kansas Break' style basketball. If we don't get back on defense quickly, we will be out of the game in 10 minutes (just like 2003). If we don't rebound the ball at both ends of the court, we're screwed. Being able to do both those things simultaneously is damned near impossible.
Our one real chance will be if we can shoot the three successfully and force them to try and do the same (UNC not a great three-point shooting team).
just my 2 cents
Quote from: Benny B on March 22, 2011, 11:27:30 AM
That was not my statement or point at all. My point was twofold:
1) If they can beat UNC, the road becomes much easier from a psychological standpoint.
2) If your goal is to win one more game, there are other teams that would be a more favorable match-up... if you're goal is to win four more games, UNC is where you want to start.
This thread is stupid.
OSU is a better team and should give you more worries than UNC.
Quote from: steff_mckee on March 22, 2011, 11:21:38 AM
Panache: someone who has a dashing confidence of style, or shows a certain flamboyance and courage.
Don't use words of which you don't know the meaning. I understand this is a message board, but the grammar, spelling, and misuse of words lately is truly atrocious.
By virtue of your two consecutive critical posts on the point, you have earned this responsive note regarding one of your earlier postings, in which you said:
..."Take it with a grain of salt. Loved my time at Marquette and in Wisconsin, but c'mon "It's Wisconsin, it's Wisconsin." Never quite understood it though, the disregard for Marquette. UW has a great campus, resources, etc., while Marquette, being a Catholic/Jesuit Institution doesn't have the financial resources of a UW. Never have seen this kind of animosity toward a school in any other state. Perhaps it comes from those Wisconsinites that never left the state and have a very parochial (limited) worldview. Who knows......."...
Try to avoid the Sarah Palin pattern, of exposing a lack of good grammar, by beginning sentences with the verb, or lacking the subject, .... it is "I" loved my time...."I" never quite understood (it though,--delete) the disregard for Marquette..."I" never have seen...
The consistent use of the vernacular "c'mon", fails to impress.
In the context of our texting, sound bite loving world, this abbreviated speech pattern is becoming more acceptable; but, it is not yet accepted as proper grammar.
ALL of us, on this board, err in grammar, spelling, and word usage, ...but he/she who tosses rocks at glass houses, first must better ensure personal compliance, especially as yours is a higher standard..
In the words of Sargeant Hulka, "Lighten up, Francis."
Quote from: steff_mckee on March 22, 2011, 11:21:38 AM
Panache: someone who has a dashing confidence of style, or shows a certain flamboyance and courage.
Don't use words of which you don't know the meaning. I understand this is a message board, but the grammar, spelling, and misuse of words lately is truly atrocious.
I believe Panache would apply as North Carolina has a dashing confidence. And they show Flamboyance and courage.
Quote from: AnotherMU84 on March 22, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
This thread is stupid.
OSU is a better team and should give you more worries than UNC.
Did you even read what I wrote? I'm talking about
from a psychological standpoint, not about who is better/easier/more difficult/a good match-up/etc amongst the remaining 1 and 2 seeds MU would likely have to face if its journey continues.
Flip flop UNC and OSU. Hell, put KU and Duke into a hat with those two, pull out all four in random order, and regardless of the order, the first team you play is going to be the most difficult from a psychological standpoint.
In other words, if you're 5 feet tall, does it really bother you which of the four 10 foot behemoths in front of you is better than the others? Of course not, but take any one of them down, and you'll feel 10 times better about your chances against the next one, regardless of who it is.
eNGLISH?