While I'm not a fan at all of UW, and find some in their fanbase insufferable - I will say this Wisconsin team is a lot more fun to watch than other editions, and is quite talented. Also, didn't realize the heartwarming story behind Bo Ryan and his father....really is a good read..and might even make you not mind if UW makes Final Four...say what we want but Bo Ryan is an incredible coach.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2014/story/_/id/10685803/reilly-bo-ryan-hopes-honor-dad-taking-wisconsin-final-four
Absolutely agree with you.
If you can put aside Bucky hate for a minute...
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No
this is by far the smartest team left in the tournament, and they have as a good a chance as anyone to win it.
I can't bring myself to saying anything positive about the badgers.
My feelings on the badgers.
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Comon man, they earned it. We underachieved.
Tried to do it, made me throw up in my mouth
They are playing very well and Bo has done a wonderful job. However, with the way they are playing and the way things are at MU right now, I feel like I died and went to hell.
They deserve the right to crap all over us this year. Not the slews of pretend alumni, but the coach and players and legitimate non-annoying alumni.
Quote from: chapman on March 28, 2014, 09:02:11 PM
They deserve the right to crap all over us this year. Not the slews of pretend alumni, but the coach and players and legitimate non-annoying alumni.
So... a tiny fraction of their fan base?
NEVER!!! GO CATS!!!!
agree. gotta give 'em credit.
Can't do it. I just can't do it. I hate them damn rodents.
I'd rather root for Dayton.
If Arizona wins tomorrow, I will finally forgive them for either 1992 or 1993 when I picked them to win it all and they lost in the 1st round.
Quote from: Ners on March 28, 2014, 07:30:50 PM
While I'm not a fan at all of UW, and find some in their fanbase insufferable - I will say this Wisconsin team is a lot more fun to watch than other editions, and is quite talented. Also, didn't realize the heartwarming story behind Bo Ryan and his father....really is a good read..and might even make you not mind if UW makes Final Four...say what we want but Bo Ryan is an incredible coach.
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/tournament/2014/story/_/id/10685803/reilly-bo-ryan-hopes-honor-dad-taking-wisconsin-final-four
I think most of the Bucky haters here are the flatlander Illinesians.
Personally, I hope for UW to go 30-2 every year - losing only to MU during the regular season and then again in the NCAAs
They are very good. That said, I think the lose to Arizona. If by chance they do win that one, and there is certainly a chance, and they have to play Louisville, I think they will get run off the court. Love me some Montrezl Harrell.
Quote from: brandx on March 28, 2014, 09:17:15 PM
I think most of the Bucky haters here are the flatlander Illinesians.
Personally, I hope for UW to go 30-2 every year - losing only to MU during the regular season and then again in the NCAAs
I don't think you could be more wrong.
Quote from: brandx on March 28, 2014, 09:17:15 PM
I think most of the Bucky haters here are the flatlander Illinesians.
Personally, I hope for UW to go 30-2 every year - losing only to MU during the regular season and then again in the NCAAs
I grew up in Appleton and have spent most of my life in the state of WI and have total hatred for the Badgers in all sports.
It may be jealousy about football, it may be little brother syndrome, but whatever it is I know that all my friends from Wisconsin that attended MU hate the Badgers.
What does MU RaRa think?
For what it is worth, VCU fans are also rooting for Wisconsin. Their success allows us to make fun of Marquette even more!
Quote from: Boozemon Barro on March 28, 2014, 07:33:51 PM
If you can put aside Bucky hate for a minute...
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No
Quote from: Marquette_g on March 28, 2014, 08:47:37 PM
I can't bring myself to saying anything positive about the badgers.
My feelings on the badgers.
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Both absolutely nailed it.
favorite old joke: a guy wearing an MU T-shirt, went to Marquette, a guy wearing a Badger T-shirt went to Walmart.
Agree fully. Badgers are an outstanding team this year and also fun to watch. Bo has always seemed like a pretty good guy. He's just so animated on the sideline that some people rip him apart. I find the rivalry to be more between fans than the teams.
Every time I try to tell myself all the Badger fans I know are decent, well adjusted people so there is no logical reason to detest Wisconsin, I come across someone like @brewpackred on Twitter.
Then I tell myself, yeah, that's why.
Could enjoy if it weren't for Bucky fan base, this not be helping our cause.
Quote from: vRossman on March 29, 2014, 10:08:43 AM
Bitter much?
Anybody else find the Badger trolling refreshing after having to deal with the lollipop kids of VCU?
One of the redeeming benefits of hiring Martin, if we do, is the reaction by Vadger fans. The subtle little racial dog whistles they put out there about our team in the last 10 years would just go one step further. Imagine if Martin had a tatoo, they would really lose their minds.
Quote from: Eldon on March 29, 2014, 10:12:35 AM
Anybody else find the Badger trolling refreshing after having to deal with the lollipop kids of VCU?
So when he says non-annoying alumni make up a tiny fraction of our fanbase, he's not trolling. But when I call him bitter, I am. Makes sense.
Quote from: vRossman on March 29, 2014, 10:18:43 AM
So when he says non-annoying alumni make up a tiny fraction of our fanbase, he's not trolling. But when I call him bitter, I am. Makes sense.
Mr. Stephen, why are you here? Don't you have a team to support today?
Quote from: vRossman on March 29, 2014, 10:18:43 AM
So when he says non-annoying alumni make up a tiny fraction of our fanbase, he's not trolling. But when I call him bitter, I am. Makes sense.
If he had said it on a Badger board, then yes he would be trolling.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 29, 2014, 10:20:18 AM
Mr. Stephen, why are you here? Don't you have a team to support today?
Game doesn't start for over 9 hours. Just came here to see if there were any updates on the coaching search, Hill, Cohen. But I figured I'd humor myself while I'm here.
Quote from: vRossman on March 29, 2014, 10:25:04 AM
Game doesn't start for over 9 hours. Just came here to see if there were any updates on the coaching search, Hill, Cohen. But I figured I'd humor myself while I'm here.
Well, since we were in the Elite 8 last year and it has been a really long time since you guys last tasted it, I guess is makes sense you would come here to see what it is like.....it being an odd feeling for you guys, a strange sensation and all.
If we can help you with how to deal with the nervousness, etc, feel free to ask.
I don't hate Bucky. Always thought Madison was a really cool town. It's mostly wisconsin people who hate UW-Madison.
Stephen, this you?
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I hate Wisconsin..seriously I do
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 29, 2014, 10:28:35 AM
Well, since we were in the Elite 8 last year and it has been a really long time since you guys last tasted it, I guess is makes sense you would come here to see what it is like.....it being an odd feeling for you guys, a strange sensation and all.
If we can help you with how to deal with the nervousness, etc, feel free to ask.
Actually, it's been a grand total of 0 years since we've been in the elite 8. And I already said why I was here. Try reading the post before responding next time, it'll serve you well.
Quote from: vRossman on March 29, 2014, 11:23:08 AM
Actually, it's been a grand total of 0 years since we've been in the elite 8. And I already said why I was here. Try reading the post before responding next time, it'll serve you well.
I read just fine....like this one. http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=43334.0
It has been 10 years, not 0 years as you stated.
Quote from: vRossman on March 29, 2014, 11:23:08 AM
Actually, it's been a grand total of 0 years since we've been in the elite 8. And I already said why I was here. Try reading the post before responding next time, it'll serve you well.
Wisconsin has played to seed at this point. They were expected in the Elite Eight. It's a wonderful moment and best of luck tonight. Defeating a higher seed in Arizona to reach the Final Four will be the crowning achievement of Bo Ryan's tenure.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 29, 2014, 11:29:55 AM
I read just fine....like this one. http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=43334.0
It has been 10 years, not 0 years as you stated.
Interesting. Mind if I ask how many teams are left right now? I could've sworn it was 8.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 28, 2014, 09:44:18 PM
What does MU RaRa think?
I was sure your head exploded yesterday. Glad you're back.
Bo's record in the tournament is abysmal. I don't need to be emotional about it. It is what it is. Pretty sure that most Marquette fans are happier with our tournament record than Becky fans are with their's.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 29, 2014, 07:56:48 AM
Every time I try to tell myself all the Badger fans I know are decent, well adjusted people so there is no logical reason to detest Wisconsin, I come across someone like @brewpackred on Twitter.
Then I tell myself, yeah, that's why.
True, but every time I think MU fans are decent, I come across Willie Warrior or MikeDeanesDarkGlasses.
Quote from: brandx on March 28, 2014, 09:17:15 PM
I think most of the Bucky haters here are the flatlander Illinesians.
Personally, I hope for UW to go 30-2 every year - losing only to MU during the regular season and then again in the NCAAs
How about people who are lifetime Wisconsin residents who went to other schools and don't like being surrounded by insufferable Badger fans, several of whom will confront you with a "________ Sucks" if you dare wear parephenalia supporting your alma mater.
I hope Wisconsin loses every time they play and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
Did you know Frank Kaminsky went to Benet Academy in Lisle IL with Dylan Flood? He calls Flood his best friend.
http://www.fantasysp.com/player/cbb/Dylan_Flood/3220129/frank-kaminsky-likes-to-quotgive-crapquot-to-friend-who-plays-for-marquette
Wonder how big that missed trip when UW was up 5 and had the ball will be? If Kaminsky makes the layup, AZ probably calls a TO. Instead, they hit a 3 and UW is reeling and now it's tied.
Do you guys actually dislike Bo Ryan? I like him.
Quote from: CoachingSearchNightmare on March 29, 2014, 09:29:45 PM
Do you guys actually dislike Bo Ryan? I like him.
Well, he can coach. And I'd have a beer with him.
When Tarczewski dribbled it out of bounds but Arizona retained possession, Cryin Ryan went berserk. The refs didn't give him the time of day, a real 'stfu' from the refs, I loved it.
Kaminsky is having a hell of a game...boy has he improved...love watching him play.
Quote from: Sir Lawrence on March 29, 2014, 09:31:42 PM
Well, he can coach. And I'd have a beer with him.
He'd have to buy, and maybe a hard-boiled egg with it.
Could Luke Fisher be the same type of player for us?
So the center for AZ still hasn't figured out that Kaminsky can shoot the 3?
Jackson's handle is admirable-
If you guys think Doug Gottlieb dislikes Marquette, hit anti Wisconsin bent is absolutely absurd on Twitter. Almost like he's drunk.
Don't want to give up the 'Bo never beats a higher seed' line.
So AZ seems to have the same quality jumpshooters as MU
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 29, 2014, 09:46:13 PM
So AZ seems to have the same quality jumpshooters as MU
Couldn't be less impressed with AZ.
AZ looks to have this in OT. That lucky airball and putback shows they were meant to win.
If they win, will be even harder for MU to recruit in Wisconsin. But UW is playing well
Quote from: CoachingSearchNightmare on March 29, 2014, 09:44:41 PM
If you guys think Doug Gottlieb dislikes Marquette, hit anti Wisconsin bent is absolutely absurd on Twitter. Almost like he's drunk.
Hahah, I saw that. God I hate that guy. Why does he insist on being so smug? His Twitter personality lines up with his on camera personality to a 'T'.
Isn't that a flagrant?
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 29, 2014, 09:38:28 PM
He'd have to buy, and maybe a hard-boiled egg with it.
Well I wouldn't care to share a beer with Crean, and I'm not sure Buzx drinks the nectar.
Wow. That was a body bump first by Wisconsin.
Gift.
Quote from: MUUWUWM on March 29, 2014, 09:37:31 PM
Kaminsky is having a hell of a game...boy has he improved...love watching him play.
Kaminsky played like a lottery pick.
Wow the refs called an offensive foul. . . You rarely see them make that call.
Jim Jacksons son is a stud also...... Solid lefty point guard.... Jump shot needs mechanics work but hes a leader.
Quote from: PTM on March 29, 2014, 10:07:36 PM
No.
Correct. Played like a really good college player.
Has there ever been a longer replay?
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on March 29, 2014, 10:08:45 PM
Correct. Played like a really good college player.
On offense.
Worst college basketball season in my lifetime. Hands down
Quote from: Avenue Commons on March 29, 2014, 10:04:22 PM
Wow. That was a body bump first by Wisconsin.
Yep, should have been called on Gasser.
Quote from: Heisenberg on March 29, 2014, 10:09:34 PM
Has there ever been a longer replay?
Johnson took like 5 dribbles did he not know time of the game left. Wow
Quote from: BenCat12 on March 29, 2014, 10:11:13 PM
Worst college basketball season in my lifetime. Hands down
You said it
Wow, just dumb.
What was Sean Miller doing? Game in his hands twice. End of regulation, needed the timeout. Collins(?) shot with 16 second left and then Johnson takes a bad shot. End of OT, Johnson just not smart.
So UW in the final four and MU might hire Cuonzo freaking Martin as their coach.
WORST. SEASON. EVER.
There is Bo reason they can't win the whole enchilada
And just like that, we are right back in the passenger seat as a program in WI.
Almost funny how horrible this season has been.
Quote from: Gardner's Postgame Snack on March 29, 2014, 10:16:26 PM
And just like that, we are right back in the passenger seat as a program in WI.
MU is in the trunk.
That last minute of OT by Arizona was just awful, awful, awful.
Quote from: PTM on March 29, 2014, 10:14:38 PM
You're joking right?
He said he played like a lottery pick...didn't say he'd be one....and if you can put the bias aside...Kaminsky is a big time player...most talented of Wisconsin's bigs they've had. He has Dirk Nowitizki qualities. Rarely will you find a legit 7 footer that can handle ball like that, the footwork, post game, and shoot 3's.
Would not be surprised to see Kaminsky be a lottery pick after his senior season. Aaron Gordon is thought to be all world defender...and he had no answers, nor their other big...Kaminsky caused them all kinds of problems. Hell of a player.
Quote from: brandx on March 28, 2014, 09:17:15 PM
I think most of the Bucky haters here are the flatlander Illinesians.
Personally, I hope for UW to go 30-2 every year - losing only to MU during the regular season and then again in the NCAAs
I would tend to agree that a huge portion of them are Illinoisans, in which case I can't blame them. On the other hand, the native Wisconsinites who choose to hate a large portion of their neighbors because they are Badger fans are an unfortunate bunch, and to me an in-state rivalry shouldn't get this personal between fans. I understand it between players and teams because they are the ones who need the attitude to want to beat their opponents.
Congrats to Bo. He certainly earned his right to the FF club.
Quote from: Ners on March 29, 2014, 10:20:42 PM
He said he played like a lottery pick...didn't say he'd be one....and if you can put the bias aside...Kaminsky is a big time player...most talented of Wisconsin's bigs they've had. He has Dirk Nowitizki qualities. Rarely will you find a legit 7 footer that can handle ball like that, the footwork, post game, and shoot 3's.
Would not be surprised to see Kaminsky be a lottery pick after his senior season. Aaron Gordon is thought to be all world defender...and he had no answers, nor their other big...Kaminsky caused them all kinds of problems. Hell of a player.
Great college player, never will be a lottery pick. Never, ever.
Quote from: PTM on March 29, 2014, 10:23:50 PM
Great college player, never will be a lottery pick. Never, ever.
Why not? Where are the holes in his game that you see? Was Dirk Nowitizki a lottery pick at 19 years old out of Germany? Do you not see lots of similarities in their games? I watched and went to a lot of Mavericks games from Dirk's first year in the league and say him evolve into the superstar he became. Kaminsky has very similar tools...footwork is amazing...Barkley thinks he's a stud...will without question be the Most Outstanding Player in that region..
Yes, lottery is tough to crack...yet there is a lot of "clay" to work with, with a guy like Kaminsky...7' guys with his skill set are really hard to find..
Quote from: Ners on March 29, 2014, 10:20:42 PM
He said he played like a lottery pick...didn't say he'd be one....and if you can put the bias aside...Kaminsky is a big time player...most talented of Wisconsin's bigs they've had. He has Dirk Nowitizki qualities. Rarely will you find a legit 7 footer that can handle ball like that, the footwork, post game, and shoot 3's.
Would not be surprised to see Kaminsky be a lottery pick after his senior season. Aaron Gordon is thought to be all world defender...and he had no answers, nor their other big...Kaminsky caused them all kinds of problems. Hell of a player.
PTM = Ignore User. . . I dont waste major time on minor people.
Wisconsin can beat the Bucks if they played. Kaminski can shoot the 3 post up and rebound. Rare combination. They played with heart tonite.
Ners you can read. I said played like a lottery pick. I never said he was one. Ronald Mcdonald can score 28 points in a regional final against a #1 see and im gonna say he looked great and give him his respect.
Quote from: Nevada233 on March 29, 2014, 10:29:40 PM
PTM = Ignore User. . . I dont waste major time on minor people.
Wisconsin can beat the Bucks if they played. Kaminski can shoot the 3 post up and rebound. Rare combination. They played with heart tonite.
Uhm...no. The Bucks would destroy the Badgers. Let's not get silly. An NBA team is made up of every college team's best player(s). It would not be close.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 29, 2014, 10:30:46 PM
Uhm...no. The Bucks would destroy the Badgers. Let's not get silly. An NBA team is made up of every college team's best player(s). It would not be close.
+1
If the Bucks and Badgers played 100 times. The Badgers would lose by double digits in all 100 of those games.
Quote from: Nevada233 on March 29, 2014, 10:06:00 PM
Kaminsky played like a lottery pick.
Wow the refs called an offensive foul. . . You rarely see them make that call.
Jim Jacksons son is a stud also...... Solid lefty point guard.... Jump shot needs mechanics work but hes a leader.
I don't know, he played like a ball hog late in regulation and OT, he's one of those 'live with him, die with him' type of players. He made a couple big plays, but when you're taking more than half the shots down the stretch that will happen. He practically ignored Kaminsky but Kaminsky still managed to get his thanks to putbacks of Trevon misses.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 29, 2014, 10:30:46 PM
Uhm...no. The Bucks would destroy the Badgers. Let's not get silly. An NBA team is made up of every college team's best player(s). It would not be close.
Makes sense. Terrific insight.
What yall think about Jim Jacksons son. The Point guard solid handles, decent jump shot and team leader. They lose without him also.
Wisconsin could not beat the Bucks, you're a Fucking idiot.
Who is Frank going to guard in the NBA? How will he create a shot? How will he possibly get anything other than garbage boards?
The NBA is a different animal, more so for big men.
I was rooting for Frank, love goofy looking white guys, but he's no lottery pick.
This is a good thing for MU. Would like to see our rivalry with Badgers grow bigger over the years.
Quote from: Nevada233 on March 29, 2014, 10:33:32 PM
Makes sense. Terrific insight.
You don't watch the NBA, admit it
Quote from: Nevada233 on March 29, 2014, 10:33:32 PM
Makes sense. Terrific insight.
I assume you are being sarcastic, but maybe you aren't. It's a silly thought, just like when people come out and say Alabama could beat Jacksonville in the NFL. It is preposterous.
The height, the quickness, the range....it just wouldn't happen.
Quote from: Chris Columbo on March 29, 2014, 10:34:33 PM
This is a good thing for MU. Would like to see our rivalry with Badgers grow bigger over the years.
If you ever say that the Badgers making the Final Four is good for Marquette ever again.... I swear to God....
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 29, 2014, 10:35:57 PM
I assume you are being sarcastic, but maybe you aren't. It's a silly thought, just like when people come out and say Alabama could beat Jacksonville in the NFL. It is preposterous.
The height, the quickness, the range....it just wouldn't happen.
No sarcasm, I was being honest. I didnt think of it the way u stated it. I give credit where it is due.
Quote from: Chris Columbo on March 29, 2014, 10:34:33 PM
This is a good thing for MU. Would like to see our rivalry with Badgers grow bigger over the years.
It's a good thing for those that enjoy MU getting its limbs ripped off in that rivalry, yeah.
Quote from: Chris Columbo on March 29, 2014, 10:34:33 PM
This is a good thing for MU. Would like to see our rivalry with Badgers grow bigger over the years.
A rivalry only exists if the two teams can beat each other on a fairly regular basis. If the two programs continue down the paths they are on, it wont be much of a rivalry.
Quote from: T.V. Diener 34 on March 29, 2014, 10:36:30 PM
If you ever say that the Badgers making the Final Four is good for Marquette ever again.... I swear to God....
Hahahhahah fuuuuny!
Quote from: T.V. Diener 34 on March 29, 2014, 10:36:30 PM
If you ever say that the Badgers making the Final Four is good for Marquette ever again.... I swear to God....
I would argue that it's good in the short-run, but bad in the long-run.
A good/ranked Wisconsin team boosts our RPI. But if they continue to absolutely dominate college bball, then they may start owning midwest recruits
Quote from: Eldon on March 29, 2014, 10:39:52 PM
I would argue that it's good in the short-run, but bad in the long-run.
A good/ranked Wisconsin team boosts our RPI. But if they continue to absolutely dominate college bball, then they may start owning midwest recruits
The last team on the planet I want boosting our RPI is the Badgers. If it costs us 10 RPI points at the end of the year because we beat a crappy UW team, I would take it every season and be happy to lose a seed line.
i would prefer they get john powelless back as their coach and sink back into oblivion. at least then the baaaajr wanabes would shut up.
Quote from: T.V. Diener 34 on March 29, 2014, 10:36:30 PM
If you ever say that the Badgers making the Final Four is good for Marquette ever again.... I swear to God....
It is good for the State of Wisconsin, but I'm guessing you're from Illinois and don't care. That's fine if so.
Quote from: T.V. Diener 34 on March 29, 2014, 10:36:30 PM
If you ever say that the Badgers making the Final Four is good for Marquette ever again.... I swear to God....
Hahahahahaha..funny stuff
Quote from: Gardner's Postgame Snack on March 29, 2014, 10:37:37 PM
It's a good thing for those that enjoy MU getting its limbs ripped off in that rivalry, yeah.
It is a real rivalry. We can beat the Badgers any given time we play. Even this year with our coaching problem we were still competitive . I want to see it be like a Duke UNC thing.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on March 29, 2014, 10:35:57 PM
I assume you are being sarcastic, but maybe you aren't. It's a silly thought, just like when people come out and say Alabama could beat Jacksonville in the NFL. It is preposterous.
The height, the quickness, the range....it just wouldn't happen.
Exactly right. Alabama is filled with about 10 NFL players; Jacksonville is ALL NFL PLAYERS