Might be fun to watch.
Haha. Yeah. Must watch. Good lord.
I'll watch. Why not? Some MU ball is better than no MU ball.
Meh. Good experience. That is all.
Not a soft bubble this year. Championship showdown with the domers?
Hope we get the nicest seed in college basketball
We can win it. As long as we're not one of the teams that plays it apathetically and bows out after the first game at home.
Maebee wee get left out heer two, hey?
My guess if we get in NIT 2-1.
Stinks we have to resort to cheering for the NIT.. What happened to the glory days.
Quote from: MUpilot on March 11, 2018, 05:31:06 PM
Stinks we have to resort to cheering for the NIT.. What happened to the glory days.
The left when Bob Wild left and Cottingham got fired = Buzz Williams out the door.
Quote from: MUpilot on March 11, 2018, 05:31:06 PM
Stinks we have to resort to cheering for the NIT.. What happened to the glory days.
Why would anyone cheer for the NIT. The last time it was relevant was when Al won it. Call it the WCT, Wojo's Consolation Tourney.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 11, 2018, 05:41:18 PM
Why would anyone cheer for the NIT. The last time it was relevant was when Al won it. Call it the WCT, Wojo's Consolation Tourney.
Who is cheering for the NIT? Just cheering for MU.
Quote from: MUpilot on March 11, 2018, 05:31:06 PM
Stinks we have to resort to cheering for the NIT.. What happened to the glory days.
I'm reaaaallly bummed we didn't make the NCAA.
But the glory days we told the NCAA to shove it and won the NIT in '77 right.
Boom. Let's do t again
Quote from: fjm on March 11, 2018, 05:44:06 PM
I'm reaaaallly bummed we didn't make the NCAA.
But the glory days we told the NCAA to shove it and won the NIT in '77 right.
Boom. Let's do t again
No, 77 was the NCAA Champ
NIT under Majerus, o'Neill, Deane, Crean. Prefer it to the nothing of two years ago.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 11, 2018, 05:41:18 PM
Why would anyone cheer for the NIT. The last time it was relevant was when Al won it. Call it the WCT, Wojo's Consolation Tourney.
I cheer for the name on the front of the jersey. Where I went and my daughter attends now. A chance for this team to earn valuable experience playing in a tournament atmosphere. Those are good things. Why would anyone NOT cheer for their school?
Quote from: fjm on March 11, 2018, 05:44:06 PM
I'm reaaaallly bummed we didn't make the NCAA.
But the glory days we told the NCAA to shove it and won the NIT in '77 right.
Boom. Let's do t again
1970
I don't like our odds in a tournament format including the NIT. Way too inconsistent and we don't defend
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 11, 2018, 05:46:30 PM
I cheer for the name on the front of the jersey. Where I went and my daughter attends now. A chance for this team to earn valuable experience playing in a tournament atmosphere. Those are good things. Why would anyone NOT cheer for their school?
Cause of being pissed off, that's why.
WarriorDad
I am with you on cheering for the program. I said several days ago, only time I did not cheer for MU was end of Dukiet era, and that was 3-4 game period hoping for a change. Only change I am hoping for today is, that the program looks a shitload better a year from now than it currently does.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 11, 2018, 05:48:36 PM
I don't like our odds in a tournament format including the NIT. Way too inconsistent and we don't defend
Maybe the extra wide lane the NIT is using will mean fewer layups given up by MU.
"F" the NIT!
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 11, 2018, 05:46:30 PM
I cheer for the name on the front of the jersey. Where I went and my daughter attends now. A chance for this team to earn valuable experience playing in a tournament atmosphere. Those are good things. Why would anyone NOT cheer for their school?
+1000
Even if I am disappointed with who and/or where they are playing, I will ALWAYS cheer for Marquette to win.
NIT-ology
http://www.nycbuckets.com/current-nit-bracketology/
Quote from: GooooMarquette on March 11, 2018, 05:54:59 PM
+1000
Even if I am disappointed with who and/or where they are playing, I will ALWAYS cheer for Marquette to win.
Yes, and 98% of the die hard fans on this board will be watching the NIT games. It is absolutely better than nothing.
When Aaron Hutchins was a freshman (Maybe a sophomore) we made a deep NIT run to the championship and lost a good one. It was good experience and the games were a lot of fun. I think the NIT run was better for the team than a dusting in the first round of the NCAA would have been.
With the new rules, MU should be rockin' it. Happy for the boys to keep playing.
Who says they don't get dusted in the NIT first game?
Quote from: Anti-Dentite on March 11, 2018, 05:49:20 PM
Cause of being pissed off, that's why.
We all respond in different ways. I see this as a great basketball opportunity, others see it as a way to get pissed off and yell at the team and coach.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 11, 2018, 06:01:49 PM
Who says they don't get dusted in the NIT first game?
Maybe they will, tune in to find out. Is that your hope? You seem to want a change and your mind is made up. Good thing you weren't a Tony Bennett fan at Virginia after 4 years (No NCAA, No NCAA, NCAA, NIT) as his first four years same as ours.
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 11, 2018, 06:06:26 PM
Maybe they will, tune in to find out. Is that your hope? You seem to want a change and your mind is made up. Good thing you weren't a Tony Bennett fan at Virginia after 4 years (No NCAA, No NCAA, NCAA, NIT) as his first four years same as ours.
Just don't respond to him, only a few on this board do. He's thrown out like 10 posts waiting for someone to comment, most make no sense.
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 11, 2018, 06:06:26 PM
Maybe they will, tune in to find out. Is that your hope? You seem to want a change and your mind is made up. Good thing you weren't a Tony Bennett fan at Virginia after 4 years (No NCAA, No NCAA, NCAA, NIT) as his first four years same as ours.
Actually, Tony was my first choice while at WSU.
This thread title makes me really laugh. If this is what we need to feel good about the program, things are in bad, bad shape.
None of the above matters. We have a tournament to win.
... and probably 3 more home games!
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 11, 2018, 06:06:26 PM
Maybe they will, tune in to find out. Is that your hope? You seem to want a change and your mind is made up. Good thing you weren't a Tony Bennett fan at Virginia after 4 years (No NCAA, No NCAA, NCAA, NIT) as his first four years same as ours.
Right, I've observed enough to opine that this guy is in way over his head.
Quote from: Goose on March 11, 2018, 06:12:05 PM
This thread title makes me really laugh. If this is what we need to feel good about the program, things are in bad, bad shape.
Not feel good, but if you burn the steak, choke it down anyway for the protein.
Quote from: Goose on March 11, 2018, 06:12:05 PM
This thread title makes me really laugh. If this is what we need to feel good about the program, things are in bad, bad shape.
The title of the thread is that the NIT will have some competitive teams in it this year, due to the fact parity in college basketball has risen over the years. The title didn't make any notation of the status of MU's program, why things (whatever a thing is) are bad and your opinion is well known based on the endless number of times you have posted your thoughts in many other threads.
Are many MU fans upset over the fact they did not receive a bid to the NCAA, sure. But as been in the past, posters go simply ballistic, the name calling starts, the bringing up of posts made years ago, the Buzz comparisons, on and on.
The NIT is not the NCAA, but at least the players continue their season and can, as a group continue to play in a tournament atmosphere which will hopefully benefit them in the long run. I would also hope the fans and the true posters on this board will champion behind these young kids as they play it forward.
Quote from: Goose on March 11, 2018, 06:12:05 PM
This thread title makes me really laugh. If this is what we need to feel good about the program, things are in bad, bad shape.
It's bad to feel good for one of the youngest teams in the country fighting it out for a NCAA berth into the last week of the season (if we beat Nova we in) and now they extend their season? That means things are in bad, bad shape?
Quote from: #bansultan on March 11, 2018, 05:14:17 PM
Some MU ball is better than no MU ball.
Dyspareunia is better than no pareunia.
I'll be cheering my team no matter what tournament they play in. Of course the preference is for one tournament in particular, but after having been a student in the Dukiet era any post season basket is welcome and to say anything different is just stupid for crying out loud.
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 11, 2018, 06:06:26 PM
Maybe they will, tune in to find out. Is that your hope? You seem to want a change and your mind is made up. Good thing you weren't a Tony Bennett fan at Virginia after 4 years (No NCAA, No NCAA, NCAA, NIT) as his first four years same as ours.
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They were a #1 seed that year!
Quote from: Eldon on March 11, 2018, 08:18:00 PM
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They were a #1 seed that year!
Can you imagine this board's reaction if we went #1 seed to NIT? Far worse than now
Quote from: jesmu84 on March 11, 2018, 08:39:08 PM
Can you imagine this board's reaction if we went #1 seed to NIT? Far worse than now
Not sure I agree. I don't sense thee are a lot of us who are angry at the NCAA for "screwing" us.
I sense there are a lot of us who are angry that we are in a position where the NIT is our best option. That we allowed a couple of games we should have won to get away from us and lost to our conference's Mid-Major and ended up in the NIT is probably why a lot of us are disturbed.
Not in the fire Wojo camp, but his runway is getting short and he better hit V1 soon or.........
Quote from: nyg on March 11, 2018, 06:26:42 PM
The title of the thread is that the NIT will have some competitive teams in it this year, due to the fact parity in college basketball has risen over the years. The title didn't make any notation of the status of MU's program, why things (whatever a thing is) are bad and your opinion is well known based on the endless number of times you have posted your thoughts in many other threads.
Are many MU fans upset over the fact they did not receive a bid to the NCAA, sure. But as been in the past, posters go simply ballistic, the name calling starts, the bringing up of posts made years ago, the Buzz comparisons, on and on.
The NIT is not the NCAA, but at least the players continue their season and can, as a group continue to play in a tournament atmosphere which will hopefully benefit them in the long run. I would also hope the fans and the true posters on this board will champion behind these young kids as they play it forward.
Yup.
Quote from: tower912 on March 11, 2018, 05:15:39 PM
Not a soft bubble this year. Championship showdown with the domers?
With Coulson back they could roll us. But who knows lol
Quote from: Daniel on March 11, 2018, 08:53:00 PM
With Coulson back they could roll us. But who knows lol
Phil? I thought Loki killed him. Freaking Tahiti.
You have Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, USC, Nebraska, St.Mary's, Middle Tenn State just to list starters which many networks thought should have been in the tournament.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on March 11, 2018, 08:56:39 PM
You have Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, USC, Nebraska, St.Mary's, Middle Tenn State just to list starters which many networks thought should have been in the tournament.
So, when--for the first time ever--I fill out an NIT bracket, I can't just assume MU will stroll it's way to the championship?
Obviously, I know I can't...but I do like the idea of being able to go with my heart and pick MU to win it all, and have that not totally clash with my head.
So, I have no idea how I'll pick or do with other games, but MU to the championship. And I'll have them f***ing stomp ND on their march to MSG! Warriors!
Quote from: Eldon on March 11, 2018, 08:18:00 PM
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They were a #1 seed that year!
No, actually they were a 10 seed and lost 71 - 45 blowout to Florida. They became a 1 seed in his fifth year, after missing the NCAAs three times in his first four years and earning a NIT bid in year 4.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 11, 2018, 08:53:56 PM
Phil? I thought Loki killed him. Freaking Tahiti.
Solid reference
Quote from: nyg on March 11, 2018, 06:26:42 PM
The title of the thread is that the NIT will have some competitive teams in it this year, due to the fact parity in college basketball has risen over the years. The title didn't make any notation of the status of MU's program, why things (whatever a thing is) are bad and your opinion is well known based on the endless number of times you have posted your thoughts in many other threads.
Are many MU fans upset over the fact they did not receive a bid to the NCAA, sure. But as been in the past, posters go simply ballistic, the name calling starts, the bringing up of posts made years ago, the Buzz comparisons, on and on.
The NIT is not the NCAA, but at least the players continue their season and can, as a group continue to play in a tournament atmosphere which will hopefully benefit them in the long run. I would also hope the fans and the true posters on this board will champion behind these young kids as they play it forward.
This is a good post.
Quote from: nyg on March 11, 2018, 06:26:42 PM
The title of the thread is that the NIT will have some competitive teams in it this year, due to the fact parity in college basketball has risen over the years. The title didn't make any notation of the status of MU's program, why things (whatever a thing is) are bad and your opinion is well known based on the endless number of times you have posted your thoughts in many other threads.
Are many MU fans upset over the fact they did not receive a bid to the NCAA, sure. But as been in the past, posters go simply ballistic, the name calling starts, the bringing up of posts made years ago, the Buzz comparisons, on and on.
The NIT is not the NCAA, but at least the players continue their season and can, as a group continue to play in a tournament atmosphere which will hopefully benefit them in the long run. I would also hope the fans and the true posters on this board will champion behind these young kids as they play it forward.
Very well stated.
Go Marquette!
Quote from: chapman on March 11, 2018, 05:19:40 PM
We can win it. As long as we're not one of the teams that plays it apathetically and bows out after the first game at home.
Wow. Maybe we can win the NIT!
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on March 11, 2018, 10:26:05 PM
Solid reference
Was afraid that one would go over everyone's heads. Glad you were fast enough to catch it. ;)
Quote from: nyg on March 11, 2018, 06:26:42 PM
The title of the thread is that the NIT will have some competitive teams in it this year, due to the fact parity in college basketball has risen over the years. The title didn't make any notation of the status of MU's program, why things (whatever a thing is) are bad and your opinion is well known based on the endless number of times you have posted your thoughts in many other threads.
Are many MU fans upset over the fact they did not receive a bid to the NCAA, sure. But as been in the past, posters go simply ballistic, the name calling starts, the bringing up of posts made years ago, the Buzz comparisons, on and on.
The NIT is not the NCAA, but at least the players continue their season and can, as a group continue to play in a tournament atmosphere which will hopefully benefit them in the long run. I would also hope the fans and the true posters on this board will champion behind these young kids as they play it forward.
+1
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 11, 2018, 08:53:56 PM
Phil? I thought Loki killed him. Freaking Tahiti.
"His first name is Agent"
Say what you want about the NIT, but I don't see a ton of value in barely making the NCAAs or play-in game and getting bounced in the first round. We should beat Harvard, but Oregon is a really solid team and would be a good experience for a young team. Not where we wanted to be but pretty much what I expected at the start of the year and I'd love to see us go on a run to New York.
Some people here seem to think it's our God given right to be ranked in the top 25 and a high seed in the NCAAs every year. It's just not that easy.
NIT possible opponents and KenPom (in our bracket):
(seed)Team - Overall, Offense, Defense
(2)Marquette - 53, 13, 176
(7)Harvard - 114, 243, 64
(3)Oregon - 76, 76, 80
(6)Rider - 139, 95, 199
(1)ND - 31, 28, 63
(8)Hampton - 246, 240, 257
(4)Penn State - 29, 57, 21
(5)Temple - 86, 100, 88
Some good quality opponents in there (Oregon, ND, Penn State). Should only help the youngins out to get more high-quality competition.
Quote from: frozena pizza on March 12, 2018, 08:54:08 AM
Say what you want about the NIT, but I don't see a ton of value in barely making the NCAAs or play-in game and getting bounced in the first round. We should beat Harvard, but Oregon is a really solid team and would be a good experience for a young team. Not where we wanted to be but pretty much what I expected at the start of the year and I'd love to see us go on a run to New York.
Some people here seem to think it's our God given right to be ranked in the top 25 and a high seed in the NCAAs every year. It's just not that easy.
Good point. You could argue while an NCAA tourney bid is better for us fans, an NIT run is better for the players. Hope we don't squander it and get bounced early
Quote from: WayOfTheWarrior on March 12, 2018, 08:50:26 AM
"His first name is Agent"
Clearance level 10, hey? Not in Kushner's ball park...
Quote from: 4everwarriors on March 11, 2018, 06:10:05 PM
Actually, Tony was my first choice while at WSU.
Tough blow tonight for Tony. He is an outstanding coach, but this will follow him the rest of his life. No other way to say it. Goes to show that anything, absolutely anything can happen in the NCAA tournament. You can be #1, have the overall #1 seed, and it doesn't matter. All it takes is 40 minutes of bad basketball to erase months of great basketball. Anything can happen.
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 16, 2018, 10:48:51 PM
Tough blow tonight for Tony. He is an outstanding coach, but this will follow him the rest of his life. No other way to say it. Goes to show that anything, absolutely anything can happen in the NCAA tournament. You can be #1, have the overall #1 seed, and it doesn't matter. All it takes is 40 minutes of bad basketball to erase months of great basketball. Anything can happen.
Dare you say... a crapshoot?
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 16, 2018, 10:48:51 PM
Tough blow tonight for Tony. He is an outstanding coach, but this will follow him the rest of his life. No other way to say it. Goes to show that anything, absolutely anything can happen in the NCAA tournament. You can be #1, have the overall #1 seed, and it doesn't matter. All it takes is 40 minutes of bad basketball to erase months of great basketball. Anything can happen.
Does he start reaching out to UWGB before the flight or after he lands? Career is over, stink will never get out of this.
Quote from: Ellenson Family Reunion on March 16, 2018, 10:51:38 PM
Dare you say... a crapshoot?
While funny, that was nothing near a crapshoot. They just got manhandled.
Quote from: Ellenson Family Reunion on March 16, 2018, 10:51:38 PM
Dare you say... a crapshoot?
Love March Madness. Feel great for the Retrievers, feel terrible for Bennett and Virginia. Imagine that Virginia is the program to have the two biggest upsets ever. Chaminade and now 16 v 1.
Quote from: WarriorDad on March 16, 2018, 10:48:51 PM
Tough blow tonight for Tony. He is an outstanding coach, but this will follow him the rest of his life. No other way to say it. Goes to show that anything, absolutely anything can happen in the NCAA tournament. You can be #1, have the overall #1 seed, and it doesn't matter. All it takes is 40 minutes of bad basketball to erase months of great basketball. Anything can happen.
Glad I'm knot a stock picker. My bracket just pissed down its leg, hey?
Maybe worth a new thread - but another #1 NIT seed looking to go away. Baylor currently down pretty big to Miss St.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2018, 11:54:47 AM
Maybe worth a new thread - but another #1 NIT seed looking to go away. Baylor currently down pretty big to Miss St.
Miss State looking strong on the road.
Baylor is back in it. 7 point game early in the 3 quarter.
Tale of 2 halves I guess. Or is that 4 quarters. Damnit...
Miss St beats Baylor on a buzzer beating three that will remind you of the one Kris Jenkins hit to win the national title a couple years ago.
Baylor fought back to take a ~10 pt lead. But Miss St. comes back and beats them with a miracle 3 at the buzzer. Much like the Michigan game yesterday. (but the underdog won)
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2018, 01:05:53 PM
Baylor fought back to take a ~10 pt lead. But Miss St. comes back and beats them with a miracle 3 at the buzzer. Much like the Michigan game yesterday. (but the underdog won)
Howland with another notch in the belt.
Baylor out(a 1 seed), now if UL loses to Middle Tenn St today, that will be the #2 seed out as well...so IF MU can take care of business today and next Week vs. Penn State, the Semifinal matchup would be vs either Miss St, or Middle Tenn State..I'd take that.
Pac12 is loaded in the second round of the NIT.
But they're all in the other bracket now that Oregon has been dispatched.
They're going to cannibalize each other on the way to the Title game barring wins by WKU, OSU, SMC and LSU.