Poll
Question:
Right now, what is your confidence that MU will beat Davidson?
Option 1: Extremely positive
votes: 35
Option 2: Positive
votes: 81
Option 3: Slightly Positive
votes: 52
Option 4: Unsure
votes: 9
Option 5: Slightly Negative
votes: 9
Option 6: Negative
votes: 5
Let the games begin.
I believe Marquette should beat Davidson. In fact, I think they have a good draw and serious chance at an Elite Eight.
I continue, as all of 2013, to be wary of their ability to disappear for six, seven, eight minute stretches of games.
I don't usually do this, but I listened to Mike & Mike this morning. It sounded like they had very similar brackets except MU/Davidson. So Golic was saying his chances of beating Greeny basically comes down to Marquette.
I think it was Gottleib sitting in with him who pointed out that Stephen Curry is not on this Davidson team... at that point, you could hear the second-guessing, lament and horror in Golic's voice for having chosen Davidson. At that point, I went from 66% to 95% that MU has got this.
There are going to be a lot of people feeling really stupid at 4:30p today... I just hope I'm not one of them.
Buzz will have them ready!
Marquette will have to play a Villanovaesque 'perfect game' to overcome a Davidson squad that when 9-6 out of conference and lost to UWM. Davidson really only has to show up, if the previews I'm reading are to be believed.
I see a solid victory for the warriors today. The outcome will not be in doubt during the last 5 minutes of the game. Looking for 8 to 10 point win.
Off the charts confident. Feel same to make S16.
I believe we will win.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 21, 2013, 11:31:23 AM
I believe we will win.
hey, didn't you get the memo that scoop frowns upon using another school's chant?
I'd tell Davidson to make sure to have the bus ready for their 6 and 1/2 hour ride home!
People keep talking about how Davidson has experience as a reason they will bear MU. MU has been to back to back S16 and play mostly upperclassmen so I'm not sure why people aren't going a step further in their analysis.
Quote from: HoopsMalone on March 21, 2013, 11:44:30 AM
People keep talking about how Davidson has experience as a reason they will bear MU. MU has been to back to back S16 and play mostly upperclassmen so I'm not sure why people aren't going a step further in their analysis.
agreed. They're a dangerous team but you think anyone would draw us in the tourney and be excited?
Their 3pt shooting is the only thing that's a differentiator IMO.
At the same time they're a solid program and I like their coach/style of play. Will make it more satisfying to get to round 2/3
Quote from: HoopsMalone on March 21, 2013, 11:44:30 AM
People keep talking about how Davidson has experience as a reason they will bear MU. MU has been to back to back S16 and play mostly upperclassmen so I'm not sure why people aren't going a step further in their analysis.
If Davidson was in the Big East they would be a #1 seed. They are awfully good, talented and experienced. Actually, I am predicting Davidson to end the Miami Heat's current winning streak sometime next week and to knock the Blackhawks out of the play-offs come April.
Quote from: MUCam on March 21, 2013, 11:51:47 AM
If Davidson was in the Big East they would be a #1 seed. They are awfully good, talented and experienced. Actually, I am predicting Davidson to end the Miami Heat's current winning streak sometime next week and to knock the Blackhawks out of the play-offs come April.
Good analysis. I further predict that following the Stanley Cup, they will take up soccer.... ;)
Go Warriors!!
Quote from: AZWarrior on March 21, 2013, 11:54:15 AM
Good analysis. I further predict that following the Stanley Cup, they will take up soccer.... ;)
Go Warriors!!
Take to soccer, where they will be primed for glory, until, that is, they run into the buzz saws that are the Dayton and Xavier basketball teams.
Something is not right. I'm far more comfortable than I usually am before tourney games. Anxiety is starting to hit now that the two traditional teams before us are playing, but feeling pretty good.
As long as Juan Felix's ghost doesn't inhabit a Davidson guard, MU has this one.
If so, Father Kelly better have brushed up on how to conduct a exorcism at halftime.
Quote from: Golden Avalanche on March 21, 2013, 10:53:41 AM
I believe Marquette should beat Davidson. In fact, I think they have a good draw and serious chance at an Elite Eight.
I continue, as all of 2013, to be wary of their ability to disappear for six, seven, eight minute stretches of games.
That's exactly how I felt when putting together my bracket. Then I looked at the likely Elite Eight matchups and thought, "we've already beaten Syracuse" and "If IU gets there, I just gotta go with my homerism." So, I've got MU in the Final Four. (Only to lose--again--to Florida.)
Quote from: mug644 on March 21, 2013, 12:09:00 PM
That's exactly how I felt when putting together my bracket. Then I looked at the likely Elite Eight matchups and thought, "we've already beaten Syracuse" and "If IU gets there, I just gotta go with my homerism." So, I've got MU in the Final Four. (Only to lose--again--to Florida.)
same here
Not sure if it will ultimately help or hurt us (probably help) but watching the Butler/Bucknell game it looks like the rims are really tight. It will be hard to get hot from 3 with rims this tight, so whoever can get easy layups and baskets inside might have the upper hand.
Quote from: HoopsMalone on March 21, 2013, 11:44:30 AM
People keep talking about how Davidson has experience as a reason they will bear MU. MU has been to back to back S16 and play mostly upperclassmen so I'm not sure why people aren't going a step further in their analysis.
I was just thinking about this and the more people pick Davidson the more I get pissed. We have won 28 games in the Big East the last two years! 4 of our starters have been on the last 2 sweet 16 teams! Ooooh Davidson played a couple of teams and in nonconference, so what! We played the Big East schedule, we have been tested everyday since January began!
I'm going extremely positive. doesn't mean the same thing as predicting a blowout, though. 8 to 12 point win.
Quote from: Badgerhater on March 21, 2013, 12:04:31 PM
As long as Juan Felix's ghost doesn't inhabit a Davidson guard, MU has this one.
If so, Father Kelly better have brushed up on how to conduct a exorcism at halftime.
I hope Juan Felix, the Lopez twins, and Quincy Pondexter all rot in hell.
Hopefully this Cochran kid doesn't become Jean Felix, Seth Curry or other past MU slayer......GO Warriors!!!!
Gotta admit I am not feeling it today. Not going to watch...will check on score. Just can't shake the feeling...and the game just cannot get over fast enough.
Quote from: jt92 on March 21, 2013, 12:42:39 PM
Gotta admit I am not feeling it today. Not going to watch...will check on score. Just can't shake the feeling...and the game just cannot get over fast enough.
Why aren't you feeling it? Is it Davidson's SOS opponents they play
Good thing you aren't playing.
Quote from: jt92 on March 21, 2013, 12:42:39 PM
Gotta admit I am not feeling it today. Not going to watch...will check on score. Just can't shake the feeling...and the game just cannot get over fast enough.
you know nobody is forcing you to cheer for MU basketball... Seems wanting to watch the team play is inherent in being a fan.
I'm nervous
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Quote from: Ari Gold on March 21, 2013, 01:07:22 PM
I'm nervous
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This. Every game.
Quote from: Bieberhole69 on March 21, 2013, 12:35:27 PM
I hope Juan Felix, the Lopez twins, and Quincy Pondexter all rot in hell.
Ha! The only reason you included the twins is because you can't remember who hit the shot! (Me neither. I think it was Brook.)
Go Worriers...I mean Warriors! :D
Oddly....no nerves for today. Perhaps because this year has been so intense at times....this feels like a break compared to the big east. Go get em warriors!
What's the worst thing that can happen?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 21, 2013, 01:54:39 PM
What's the worst thing that can happen?
The Mayan calendar was 3 months late.
It's like closing your eyes in a scary movie. I hope I am wrong but me watching is like a jinx sometimes when I feel this way. So better off for MU nation if I just observe from afar.
The fashionable upsets rarely happen. The more people that chose David to beat Marq, the more confident that I feel.
Quote from: HoopsMalone on March 21, 2013, 11:44:30 AM
People keep talking about how Davidson has experience as a reason they will bear MU. MU has been to back to back S16 and play mostly upperclassmen so I'm not sure why people aren't going a step further in their analysis.
Agreed. I think there are a few reasons to be concerned today, but experience is not one of them. I am fairly confident we will win in convincing fashion, but I am ready for a roller coaster as all MU games are!
Let's go booooyyysssss
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 21, 2013, 01:29:00 PM
Ha! The only reason you included the twins is because you can't remember who hit the shot! (Me neither. I think it was Brook.)
Go Worriers...I mean Warriors! :D
Both twins hit every shot. I think they combined to shoot over 7000% from the field.
Thank you board for mocking me because I had an uneasy feeling about this game. Looks like my gut is right...as usual.
Quote from: jt92 on March 21, 2013, 03:23:15 PM
Thank you board for mocking me because I had an uneasy feeling about this game. Looks like my gut is right...as usual.
You want a pat on the back or something?
Quote from: jt92 on March 21, 2013, 03:23:15 PM
Thank you board for mocking me because I had an uneasy feeling about this game. Looks like my gut is right...as usual.
Thank you for the 4th grade notion that you watching the game somehow affects the outcome.
Wait I thought that when I watched the game it affected the outcome?
Quote from: Marqevans on March 21, 2013, 03:40:29 PM
Wait I thought that when I watched the game it affected the outcome?
Oh you do, but jt92 doesn't have that kind of power.
All I said is had a bad feeling. I guess Davidson's easy schedule did them in today!
Quote from: jt92 on March 21, 2013, 12:42:39 PM
Gotta admit I am not feeling it today. Not going to watch...will check on score. Just can't shake the feeling...and the game just cannot get over fast enough.
hey the game is over - you probably didn't miss much