Love the exposure, love the legitimacy of Rafferty, but it feels like a Tea Party Convention. I get it but so overhyped it feels faked. The first time Providence had this much airtime since Pitino. Too forced. I love this conference but let's be a little more CNN
Have you been to a Tea Party convention?
No but I have watched them.. This feels the same. Mcdermotts comment about trying to get Jay Bilas to respond to a tweet was regrettable. Like someone pandering to Chris Matthews while on Fox's O'reilly Factor.
Just the tip?
Quote from: Knight Commission on October 25, 2013, 08:26:59 PM
I love this conference but let's be a little more CNN
So you don't want anyone to watch?
This is a dumb topic.
It's supposed to be a fun event showcasing the teams. To see where Marquette has come from barely having big games televised in the C-USA days to getting College Gameday to campus--and now having a 2-hour event dedicated to interviews, analysis, and a little fun? Come on. This board used to erupt seeing that Bilas and Raftery were calling the game. Now we have a preseason SHOW and you complain about little details.
Rafferty just said that DePaul "Has a chance" and "Maybe it's their year". He would never have said that last year. Bothersome. Let's stop with the BS.
Very difficult to watch. Very amateur feel. The interviews conducted by the guys in the studio, especially Raftery, are painful. And can people please stop trying to claim the BE "very well could be the best basketball conference in the country." Please.
I liked the MU segment, of course ... though it did remind me about how concerned I am about PG!
Definitive proof Scoopers will find a way to b*tch about everything.
Quote from: Pakuni on October 25, 2013, 09:54:55 PM
Definitive proof Scoopers will find a way to b*tch about everything.
yup.
Here... I'll sum up the next few posts by emoticons.
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Also:
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Quote from: Pakuni on October 25, 2013, 09:54:55 PM
Definitive proof Scoopers will find a way to b*tch about everything.
Guilty as charged.
Doesn't mean I'm wrong!
Quote from: MU82 on October 25, 2013, 09:43:59 PM
Very difficult to watch. Very amateur feel. The interviews conducted by the guys in the studio, especially Raftery, are painful. And can people please stop trying to claim the BE "very well could be the best basketball conference in the country." Please.
I liked the MU segment, of course ... though it did remind me about how concerned I am about PG!
You sound like a cranky old woman complaining about...well, everything. Of course they're going to say it's the best conference, FOX has a vested interest in the perception of the BE.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on October 25, 2013, 10:01:48 PM
Here... I'll sum up the next few posts by emoticons.
>:(
:o
?-(
::) :-[ :-\ :'( >:( :o ;D
Also:
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This is the most substantive post on Scoop that I have read today.
Quote from: xghostsniperx on October 25, 2013, 10:05:02 PM
You sound like a cranky old woman complaining about...well, everything. Of course they're going to say it's the best conference, FOX has a vested interest in the perception of the BE.
And I have a vested emotional interest in Marquette. That doesn't mean I have to go on national TV and say Derrick Wilson is the best point guard in the country.
Now leave me alone. I've got to go adjust my hairnet.
Love it. Great coverage and program. Thanks FS1.
Plus, they got the tip time of the Ohio State game wrong (unless it's been changed again and the MU site has it wrong).
Quote from: MU82 on October 25, 2013, 10:25:46 PM
Plus, they got the tip time of the Ohio State game wrong (unless it's been changed again and the MU site has it wrong).
THE HORROR!!!!
Quote from: MARQCAT on October 25, 2013, 10:19:47 PM
Love it. Great coverage and program. Thanks FS1.
Couldn't agree more. If some anonymous Scoopers (that post multiple times a day) don't have something nice to say, they can't wait to post it on this site. I like the hype, can't get enough of Raferty, and I liked the content in tonight's Tip Party. For those who like to crap on all that is good, get a life you f'n critical douche internet nerds... maybe spend more time doing some critical thinking about your nonexistent/ugly/fat wives/girlfriends/right hands.
Quote from: TomW1365 on October 25, 2013, 11:08:46 PM
Couldn't agree more. If some anonymous Scoopers (that post multiple times a day) don't have something nice to say, they can't wait to post it on this site. I like the hype, can't get enough of Raferty, and I liked the content in tonight's Tip Party. For those who like to crap on all that is good, get a life you f'n critical douche internet nerds... spend more time criticizing your nonexistent/ugly/fat wives/girlfriends/right hands.
Not to say the post isn't too bright, but if you're gonna criticize something - you're not allowed to do the exact same thing in the SAME PARAGRAPH.
But back to the subject - this was simply an infomercial. Nothing more, nothing less. Just advertising 101.
Quote from: brandx on October 25, 2013, 11:16:43 PM
Not to say the post isn't too bright, but if you're gonna criticize something - you're not allowed to do the exact same thing in the SAME PARAGRAPH.
But back to the subject - this was simply an infomercial. Nothing more, nothing less. Just advertising 101.
I get negative post and whiskey fatigue on Friday nights.
Quote from: MU82 on October 25, 2013, 10:03:02 PM
Guilty as charged.
Doesn't mean I'm wrong!
Some guys will bitch about a blow job
Quote from: TomW1365 on October 25, 2013, 11:20:51 PM
I get negative post and whiskey fatigue on Friday nights.
Even expensive whiskey will do that to you.
Quote from: MU82 on October 25, 2013, 10:11:04 PM
And I have a vested emotional interest in Marquette. That doesn't mean I have to go on national TV and say Derrick Wilson is the best point guard in the country.
Now leave me alone. I've got to go adjust my hairnet.
You want that to remain the best kept secret in America or what?
Next year FS1 should do live interviews of MUBB fans during Midnight Madness to ensure their coverage is up to par and avoid this disaster. Suggestions to keep MUScoop happy:
- Include a "Bigs-Willie Style" section where he can talk about our need for bigs.
- Furthermore: a Chico's Corner with co-host, Hoopaloop.
- Free throw practice
- Walking boot cam
- Mac and Homer doing some sideline work (actually, I wouldn't mind the interaction with people that actually cover the team and the in-studio guys..hell, give the PT guys a shot if the others won't do it)
- At least a 20 minute in-studio debate about college basketball being a bigs or guards game.
- Keefe providing analysis of the aerodynamics of Deonte
Quote from: TomW1365 on October 25, 2013, 11:08:46 PM
Couldn't agree more. If some anonymous Scoopers (that post multiple times a day) don't have something nice to say, they can't wait to post it on this site. I like the hype, can't get enough of Raferty, and I liked the content in tonight's Tip Party. For those who like to crap on all that is good, get a life you f'n critical douche internet nerds... maybe spend more time doing some critical thinking about your nonexistent/ugly/fat wives/girlfriends/right hands.
Stuff like this needs to start getting collected into a drunken rants thread. Pure gold, Tom!
Quote from: keefe on October 25, 2013, 11:33:14 PM
Some guys will bitch about a blow job
Dude teeth is the WORST
Quote from: MU82 on October 25, 2013, 10:11:04 PM
And I have a vested emotional interest in Marquette. That doesn't mean I have to go on national TV and say Derrick Wilson is the best point guard in the country.
Clearly, that is only because they haven't seen Davante run the point.
I thought the program was good at promoting the league being tough.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on October 25, 2013, 11:52:29 PM
- At least a 20 minute in-studio debate about college basketball being a bigs or guards game.
Better yet, a scrimmage. The 5 best bigs in the conference vs the 5 best guards. ;D
It was a great show on all 10 teams. I really like Rob Stone.
Quote from: Jajuannaman on October 26, 2013, 07:56:35 AM
Dude teeth is the WORST
Actually, biting with teeth is worst
Does anyone have a link to the BE Tip Party??? I didn't get the chance to watch it yesterday.
Jeesus H. Christ, folks ... yes, I criticized the show. What? Offering critiques is suddenly beyond the scope of Scoop?
From now on, must I say stuff like, "Wow, I'd be bothered by those turnovers but the way our handsome lads stood at attention during the national anthem makes the turnovers seem so unimportant"?
Oh well. I thought we could offer opinions here -- especially about lame TV productions -- without being branded as cranky old ladies. Whatevs.
Quote from: MU82 on October 26, 2013, 05:15:14 PM
Jeesus H. Christ, folks ... yes, I criticized the show. What? Offering critiques is suddenly beyond the scope of Scoop?
From now on, must I say stuff like, "Wow, I'd be bothered by those turnovers but the way our handsome lads stood at attention during the national anthem makes the turnovers seem so unimportant"?
Oh well. I thought we could offer opinions here -- especially about lame TV productions -- without being branded as cranky old ladies. Whatevs.
The problem is that you just come off as a pretentious internet douche that expects absolute perfection in a b-ball conference that has literally not played a game, and a network that launched 2 months ago. I think it's perfectly fair to express opinions on here, but I think when you're so far off base people are going to tell you to shut up like in this topic.
Quote from: xghostsniperx on October 26, 2013, 06:11:14 PM
The problem is that you just come off as a pretentious internet douche that expects absolute perfection in a b-ball conference that has literally not played a game, and a network that launched 2 months ago. I think it's perfectly fair to express opinions on here, but I think when you're so far off base people are going to tell you to shut up like in this topic.
Sorry - gotta agree with MU82 here.
I understand the show is really about FS1's production of Big East basketball rather than the games themselves, but they could at least be semi-realistic with some of the hype.
Raftery is one of my favorite color commentators and he has always shown a fondness for Marquette and for Buzz, so I expect that once he is back courtside - the quality will go up.
Quote from: keefe on October 25, 2013, 11:33:14 PM
Some guys will bitch about a blow job
Izzo used to.
Quote from: xghostsniperx on October 26, 2013, 06:11:14 PM
The problem is that you just come off as a pretentious internet douche that expects absolute perfection in a b-ball conference that has literally not played a game, and a network that launched 2 months ago. I think it's perfectly fair to express opinions on here, but I think when you're so far off base people are going to tell you to shut up like in this topic.
I don't expect absolute perfection. I expect a more watchable production.
Others disagreed with me and thought it was a good show. If they were right, it certainly wouldn't be the first time I was wrong.
One thing I don't do is call my fellow Scoopers "pretentious internet douches" or any other childish names. I'm just a fan with an opinion, as is everybody else here.
Personal attacks and name-calling over the opinions I espoused seems ridiculous and over-the-top. But go ahead, prove how manly you are and call me a doo-doo head. I've been called a lot worse by a lot better person than you.
Well this thread went well. hahaha
Quote from: MU82 on October 26, 2013, 10:50:04 PM
I don't expect absolute perfection. I expect a more watchable production.
Others disagreed with me and thought it was a good show. If they were right, it certainly wouldn't be the first time I was wrong.
One thing I don't do is call my fellow Scoopers "pretentious internet douches" or any other childish names. I'm just a fan with an opinion, as is everybody else here.
Personal attacks and name-calling over the opinions I espoused seems ridiculous and over-the-top. But go ahead, prove how manly you are and call me a doo-doo head. I've been called a lot worse by a lot better person than you.
My brother is a producer at ESPN and he agrees with your sentiment. The production value was really weak. Surprising for a network like Fox.
Quote from: 79Warrior on October 27, 2013, 02:11:48 PM
My brother is a producer at ESPN and he agrees with your sentiment. The production value was really weak. Surprising for a network like Fox.
Obviously, your brother is a pretentious internet douche.
Quote from: Jajuannaman on October 26, 2013, 07:56:35 AM
Dude teeth is the WORST
a comma reallllyyyy would have helped you out there, bro. :o
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on October 28, 2013, 11:25:21 AM
a comma reallllyyyy would have helped you out there, bro. :o
LMAO niiiiice catch
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on October 28, 2013, 11:25:21 AM
a comma reallllyyyy would have helped you out there, bro. :o
haha touche
It was fine. I knew it was going to be a 2 hour commercial for the Big East Basketball Season. It wasn't going to be like an episode of Frontline on PBS.
Raft on Sunday, Nov 3rd will have a show on FS1.
Quote from: bradley center bat on October 28, 2013, 02:20:32 PM
Raft on Sunday, Nov 3rd will have a show on FS1.
FS1 needs to follow Raff around for a night on the town in each of the BE cities.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on October 28, 2013, 03:38:54 PM
FS1 needs to follow Raff around for a night on the town in each of the BE cities.
Is he known to light his hair on fire?
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The Preview show is much better this year than last. A lot more CNN like.