1. I still feel unclean after watching this.
2. KR, get well before Sunday.
3. Conversely, he wasn't actually missed tonight.
4. Poor shooting the last 10 minutes kept MU under 100. Dang it.
5. I got nothing. Ranks with Mississippi Valley State and Grambling for worst opponent in recent memory.
Hauser was solid starting.
Georgia should be a good game. Interested to see the starting 5
I love it: "I got nothing."
We have a hell of a foundation at the one, two and three! Going to be fun watching Howard at point guard, Cheathem at shooting guard and Hauser at small forward. these guys will play together for two more years after this year. I think the future is bright!
Found the 4 PG lineup amusing.
The goal was to play intense, intelligent defense. I thought the Warriors accomplished that.
Everything else was gravy.
Western Carolina is not Grambling or Mississippi Valley State bad. We just made them look that bad. That being said, they are not very good. What should be taken away is that we are back to dominating cupcakes. We weren't doing that a season ago. Gives me hope.
Best defensive efficiency game since 2011 in the opener vs. Mt. Saint Mary's.
Native American halftime show was kind of cool.
Student made all of his shots during a TV timeout. "Won" Qdoba for a year.
So...are we back in the good graces of the Native Americans? Is the next step...the Warriors?!
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on November 30, 2016, 11:12:37 PMWestern Carolina is not Grambling or Mississippi Valley State bad. We just made them look that bad. That being said, they are not very good. What should be taken away is that we are back to dominating cupcakes. We weren't doing that a season ago. Gives me hope.
KenPom rates Western Carolina in the bottom 10th percentile of the 351 teams that compete in Division I. UW-M would be a better opponent. But we took care of business. Better energy, focus and effort than against Houston Baptist.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on November 30, 2016, 11:12:37 PM
Western Carolina is not Grambling or Mississippi Valley State bad. We just made them look that bad. That being said, they are not very good. What should be taken away is that we are back to dominating cupcakes. We weren't doing that a season ago. Gives me hope.
Yes. Very proud of this victory!
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400916872
Of the 9 scholarship players, only Luke played less than 20 minutes.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on November 30, 2016, 11:12:37 PM
Western Carolina is not Grambling or Mississippi Valley State bad. We just made them look that bad.
Western Carolina is over 100+ games under .500 in their 41 seasons. They do a great job making themselves look bad.
With that said...nothing is more brutal than Grambling
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on December 01, 2016, 07:25:54 AM
Western Carolina is over 100+ games under .500 in their 41 seasons. They do a great job making themselves look bad.
What a strange why to attempt to size up an opponent...
Quote from: WarriorPride68 on December 01, 2016, 07:25:54 AM
Western Carolina is over 100+ games under .500 in their 41 seasons. They do a great job making themselves look bad.
With that said...nothing is more brutal than Grambling
So their average season is 2-3 games under .500? That's really not bad.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on November 30, 2016, 10:25:43 PM
Found the 4 PG lineup amusing.
As interesting a concept as it was, the 4 PG lineup got abused by a weak Western Carolina team. Not to hard for Western Carolina to shoot over everyone in the 4 PG lineup.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 01, 2016, 12:09:55 AM
So...are we back in the good graces of the Native Americans? Is the next step...the Warriors?!
They mentioned warriors several times during the performance.
Quote from: T-Bone on December 01, 2016, 09:13:13 AM
They mentioned warriors several times during the performance.
I said to my wife "Things I never thought I'd see, a Native American doing a 'warrior tribal dance' on Marquette's court."
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 01, 2016, 07:47:48 AM
So their average season is 2-3 games under .500? That's really not bad.
That depends on your definition of "not bad".
This place would explode if MU was 2-3 games under .500 in any season.
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on December 01, 2016, 10:11:29 AM
That depends on your definition of "not bad".
This place would explode if MU was 2-3 games under .500 in any season.
They're a buy game opponent. That's not bad by any definition.
Quote from: Marcus92 on December 01, 2016, 12:14:38 AM
KenPom rates Western Carolina in the bottom 10th percentile of the 351 teams that compete in Division I. UW-M would be a better opponent. But we took care of business. Better energy, focus and effort than against Houston Baptist.
Great point. Why hasn't this been discussed?
Quote from: drewm88 on December 01, 2016, 11:00:16 AM
Great point. Why hasn't this been discussed?
UWM does not want to be a buy game. They want a return game, 3-1, 4-1 ratio.
Quote from: tower912 on December 01, 2016, 11:05:21 AM
UWM does not want to be a buy game. They want a return game, 3-1, 4-1 ratio.
I'm hoping drewm was being facetious, given the obnoxiously great length at which a UWM game has been discussed.
Quote from: drewm88 on December 01, 2016, 11:00:16 AM
Great point. Why hasn't this been discussed?
You know what would really make sense? A December tournament with MU, UW-Mad, UW-MKE & UW-GB.
Quote from: drewm88 on December 01, 2016, 11:00:16 AMGreat point. Why hasn't this been discussed?
I shouldn't have even brought it up — there are reasons beyond strength of opponent that go into our non-conference schedule, especially with UW-M.
Quote from: PTM on December 01, 2016, 11:13:56 AM
You know what would really make sense? A December tournament with MU, UW-Mad, UW-MKE & UW-GB.
We should definitely discuss this idea. In depth. In great depth.
So, Bumstead spanked da Wolverines on der home court, hey?
Playing UW-M this past Saturday night would have been a heck of a lot better than HBU.
I would take a 3-1 / 4-1 any time. Being able to play a road game across the street from your home venue is a great way to game the RPI system.
My 2 cents...MU needs to step up a bit with their schedule...it doesn't have to be brutal...just a couple more decent teams. Why do we do this...is it $? Is it the fear of losing? Why?
I find myself hoping all these teams overachieve besides us. In general not looking too good.
But I still enjoy listening and watching MU so the poor schedule not losing fans I guess.
Quote from: MUBigDance on December 01, 2016, 12:39:49 PM
My 2 cents...MU needs to step up a bit with their schedule...it doesn't have to be brutal...just a couple more decent teams. Why do we do this...is it $? Is it the fear of losing? Why?
I find myself hoping all these teams overachieve besides us. In general not looking too good.
But I still enjoy listening and watching MU so the poor schedule not losing fans I guess.
We have a good schedule this year.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 01, 2016, 12:42:14 PM
We have a good schedule this year.
We have a relatively better schedule this year but not a good schedule. Speaking of nonconf.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on December 01, 2016, 12:07:12 PM
So, Bumstead spanked da Wolverines on der home court, hey?
Made them flush the toilet for him
I don't mind our sked this year. I would just like to see some of the money we spend on basketball get put into the sked.
1) Paying extra for some recognizable Midwest or East Coast buy teams --- I'm sure Loyola Chicago has a price. Same with New Hampshire, etc.
2) Giving UWM one game every 3-4 years
3) Always playing two Marquee Nov / Dec games at home
Lets face it, TV has ruined being a season ticket holder on a number of levels:
1) Every game is televised and in HD, so the incentive to go to every game is down
2) The best non conf match-ups are created for neutral sites
Due to this, I think it is incumbent upon schools to invest more their home sked IF they want to grow the STH base.
Quote from: The Lens on December 01, 2016, 01:57:52 PM
I don't mind our sked this year. I would just like to see some of the money we spend on basketball get put into the sked.
1) Paying extra for some recognizable Midwest or East Coast buy teams --- I'm sure Loyola Chicago has a price. Same with New Hampshire, etc.
2) Giving UWM one game every 3-4 years
3) Always playing two Marquee Nov / Dec games at home
Lets face it, TV has ruined being a season ticket holder on a number of levels:
1) Every game is televised and in HD, so the incentive to go to every game is down
2) The best non conf match-ups are created for neutral sites
Due to this, I think it is incumbent upon schools to invest more their home sked IF they want to grow the STH base.
Maybe this is what I'm feeling...not so much the schedule but the schedule at home...not seeing the key matchups except UW (which is big)...so maybe that's it.
Quote from: The Lens on December 01, 2016, 01:57:52 PM
I don't mind our sked this year. I would just like to see some of the money we spend on basketball get put into the sked.
1) Paying extra for some recognizable Midwest or East Coast buy teams --- I'm sure Loyola Chicago has a price. Same with New Hampshire, etc.
2) Giving UWM one game every 3-4 years
3) Always playing two Marquee Nov / Dec games at home
Lets face it, TV has ruined being a season ticket holder on a number of levels:
1) Every game is televised and in HD, so the incentive to go to every game is down
2) The best non conf match-ups are created for neutral sites
Due to this, I think it is incumbent upon schools to invest more their home sked IF they want to grow the STH base.
Why New Hampshire?
I am totally in favor of regional matchups with folks like Loyola. But I believe they are strongly discouraged from participating in buy games and someone else can do a much better job than me in explaining why 3-1 deals aren't in MU's economic interest. We're not the only one's that schedule the way we do. And candidly, we've been less attractive for the buy game crowd these last couple years.
Quote from: jsglow on December 01, 2016, 05:37:05 PM
I am totally in favor of regional matchups with folks like Loyola. But I believe they are strongly discouraged from participating in buy games and someone else can do a much better job than me in explaining why 3-1 deals aren't in MU's economic interest. We're not the only one's that schedule the way we do. And candidly, we've been less attractive for the buy game crowd these last couple years.
Under current RPI, I'd be pleased w a road game at Loyola
I think times will soon be a'changin tho... schools, be careful with your contracts.
Ps- I can help
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2016, 09:31:03 PM
1. I still feel unclean after watching this.
2. KR, get well before Sunday.
3. Conversely, he wasn't actually missed tonight.
4. Poor shooting the last 10 minutes kept MU under 100. Dang it.
5. I got nothing. Ranks with Mississippi Valley State and Grambling for worst opponent in recent memory.
I don't think your title creativity has gotten enough praise. Well done.
Quote from: jesmu84 on December 01, 2016, 07:27:59 PM
I don't think your title creativity has gotten enough praise. Well done.
Made me laugh, too.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on November 30, 2016, 10:25:43 PM
Found the 4 PG lineup amusing.
By Western Carolina? Must be, MU doesn't have 4 point guards.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 01, 2016, 07:16:58 PM
Under current RPI, I'd be pleased w a road game at Loyola
I think times will soon be a'changin tho... schools, be careful with your contracts.
Ps- I can help
Care to elaborate?