In a little over 24 hrs Marquette has a game at the Cintas Center. As we all know this isn't an easy place to play, so the guys need to bring it.
I really hope wojo stresses how important and tough this game will be- it seems like one of the biggest "trap" games of the conference season. With the manhandling of X a few weeks ago and them having a down year, a Butler away game midweek plus Johnnies and Nova coming to the Serve soon, it's easy in my mind to see how a letdown would be possible.
I know this board doesn't have the same mindset as the team (and thank God), but I've seen mentioned a few times that next week at Butler can be a rude awakening. Hopefully wojo has the team ready for a battle tomorrow because it will turn into that if the focus and energy arent fully there
Conference road game against a desperate team. Anything can happen.
Not as worried about this one as say, at Hinkle but I have confidence the Wojo will have them ready to go.
Snake pit environment . Have to play well to win. Need to have a decent lead going into final 4 minutes of game . Don't know Quentin Goodin Status, he has been injury plagued all year.
Wojo and the guys definitely can't sleep on X or Butler.
As for me, I intend to be totally unprepared for both until I flip on the TV. ;)
Biggest game of the season.
Xavier has come back from some big deficits late this year, and nearly came back from 10 down with 3 minutes to go v. Prov the other night at home. They blew opportunities they created down the stretch with their own turnovers, but definitely have the ability to apply full court pressure and force turnovers in a hurry. Due to a lack of depth, I'm not sure how long they can play that style, fortunately.
Unless X has a hot day shooting from the outside, we should be ok in this one, but they will be coming out ticked after their loss Wed. They have athletic guards with pretty good size that can create problems for MU if not sharp, and X always has a very good crowd at Cintas. Should be a good one.
Quote from: Jon on January 25, 2019, 11:54:25 AM
How so?
According to Wades every upcoming game is the biggest game of the year, and us as fans can never look past any game or we will lose it.
Question for the Scoop legal community.
I have an annoying neighbor who is a Cincy grad who insists on pronouncing it "Ecks-Zavier" instead of "Zavier".
Am I within my legal rights to punch him for this?
Quote from: barfolomew on January 25, 2019, 12:34:47 PM
Question for the Scoop legal community.
I have an annoying neighbor who is a Cincy grad who insists on pronouncing it "Ecks-Zavier" instead of "Zavier".
Am I within my legal rights to punch him for this?
Caveat: I am not a lawyer.
But your question: Yes.
Quote from: barfolomew on January 25, 2019, 12:34:47 PM
Question for the Scoop legal community.
I have an annoying neighbor who is a Cincy grad who insists on pronouncing it "Ecks-Zavier" instead of "Zavier".
Am I within my legal rights to punch him for this?
As a 1L, I can't yet say for sure (might depend on if the judge is a Xavier grad) but I'll be interested to see what happens.
Quote from: Warrior Code on January 25, 2019, 01:14:05 PM
As a 1L, I can't yet say for sure (might depend on if the judge is a Xavier grad) but I'll be interested to see what happens.
Cinch grads can't figure out how to pronounce their own names much less correct pronunciation of Xavier!!!
Quote from: barfolomew on January 25, 2019, 12:34:47 PM
Question for the Scoop legal community.
I have an annoying neighbor who is a Cincy grad who insists on pronouncing it "Ecks-Zavier" instead of "Zavier".
Am I within my legal rights to punch him for this?
It's all the fault of Professor Xavier of the X-Men, who insists on pronouncing in Ecks-Zavier. I would say you could punch Professor X in the face if you dare, but he's been punished enough, what with being in a wheelchair and all. OTOH, he gets to hang out with Halle Berry and all, and when she gets too old, another young beauty takes her place. So there's that.
Naji Marshall did not practice today and is a gametime decision tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/John_Fanta/status/1088882269404704769
Pretty sure Wojo is telling the team that Xavier sucks, road games are easy, they should stay out all night and then be sure to bring their 'C' games tomorrow.
Quote from: StillWarriors on January 25, 2019, 11:54:29 AM
Xavier has come back from some big deficits late this year, and nearly came back from 10 down with 3 minutes to go v. Prov the other night at home.
Big lead on the road is very dangerous...if the home team starts something and the crowd gets involved late it is very momentum shifting (ala 2017 Nova).
Quote from: Pakuni on January 25, 2019, 01:53:16 PM
Pretty sure Wojo is telling the team that Xavier sucks, road games are easy, they should stay out all night and then be sure to bring their 'C' games tomorrow.
This, so much this.
I mean, if I was the coach I wouldn't tell them this, but to be honest what's refreshing about this season is Marquette does not have to bring their A-Game to win games.
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 25, 2019, 01:53:57 PM
Big lead on the road is very dangerous...if the home team starts something and the crowd gets involved late it is very momentum shifting (ala 2017 Nova).
Good thing we've got excellent FT shooters if/when they start the desperation foul train
#FTsmatta
Quote from: barfolomew on January 25, 2019, 12:34:47 PM
Question for the Scoop legal community.
I have an annoying neighbor who is a Cincy grad who insists on pronouncing it "Ecks-Zavier" instead of "Zavier".
Am I within my legal rights to punch him for this?
The question of legal rights is a little bit sketchy, but you can rest safe with the knowledge that he won't be able to figure out how to find a lawyer to sue you.
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 25, 2019, 01:53:57 PM
Big lead on the road is very dangerous...
I'll take it anyway.
Of the next 4 upcoming games, a win Sat lessens the sting of a potential loss later.
A loss on Sat, coupled with a potential loss at Hinkle and then things may change a little bit going into the next two games.
A win Sat gives us a little more of a cushion.
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 25, 2019, 01:47:54 PM
Naji Marshall did not practice today and is a gametime decision tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/John_Fanta/status/1088882269404704769
That would be a big loss for them. I'm a big fan of his game.
Quote from: Jon on January 25, 2019, 11:54:25 AM
How so?
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Bad new poster! Don't encourage Wades
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 25, 2019, 01:47:54 PM
Naji Marshall did not practice today and is a gametime decision tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/John_Fanta/status/1088882269404704769
Seems important. Played all 40 against us at home and posted 21p 7r.
Quote from: KampusFoods on January 25, 2019, 02:45:49 PM
Seems important. Played all 40 against us at home and posted 21p 7r.
mind games by Travis Steele
We've had some sluggish starts lately - I'd love to see the guys go wire-to-wire.
Wojo's computer homepage is MUScoop. He just forwards that to each team members phone for tomorrow's game plan.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 25, 2019, 01:53:16 PM
Pretty sure Wojo is telling the team that Xavier sucks, road games are easy, they should stay out all night and then be sure to bring their 'C' games tomorrow.
"But, coach, we thought you said 'don't sleep
at Xavier', not 'don't sleep
on Xavier'"
Xavier isn't a bunch a-ssisi's, Francis.
Quote from: KampusFoods on January 25, 2019, 02:45:49 PM
Seems important. Played all 40 against us at home and posted 21p 7r.
Would be a huge loss for them. He is Xavier's best defender and can guard multiple positions.
Quote from: We R Final Four on January 25, 2019, 02:27:16 PM
Of the next 4 upcoming games, a win Sat lessens the sting of a potential loss later.
A loss on Sat, coupled with a potential loss at Hinkle and then things may change a little bit going into the next two games.
A win Sat gives us a little more of a cushion.
Agreed. I've assumed a loss at Butler all year so winning this one would be huge. Win tomorrow and we get to play with some house money at Hinkle. A 7-2 first half would be great.
Then come home and take care of business against SJU and Nova.
Quote from: tower912 on January 25, 2019, 11:38:58 AM
Conference road game against a desperate team. Anything can happen.
If Xavier's a desperate team, I expect the other 7 Big East teams besides MU and Nova to be equally desperate. If you haven't noticed, everyone's got exactly 4 conference losses already.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 25, 2019, 11:44:59 AM
Biggest game of the season.
Negative, biggest game thus far was the Georgetown win. Lose that sucker and its "same old, same old." The win juices their cockles with confidence. All part of the "learning how to win" mentality coaches need their teams to grasp in order to take the next step.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on January 25, 2019, 04:02:19 PM
Negative, biggest game thus far was the Georgetown win. Lose that sucker and its "same old, same old." The win juices their cockles with confidence. All part of the "learning how to win" mentality coaches need their teams to grasp in order to take the next step.
Rearview mirror. Like when Home Team asked Wojo if there was one thing he would remember or be thinking about as he walked from their interview over to the locker room after MU made up 5 points in 0.8 seconds and Markus hung 53 on Creighton, Wojo's answer without hesitation was "Seton Hall." The guy gets it.
Lotta angst around here for a game against arguably one of the two worst teams in the Big East. Enjoy the season, this is the best MU team in a long time.
Xavier isn't good, the eye test, computer numbers, efficiency stats support that. If MU loses tomorrow it'll be because they had a collective off day. Another win tomorrow is more equity towards the finish line. It's fun having MU be good, have fun!
Quote from: MUDish on January 25, 2019, 04:11:57 PM
Lotta angst around here for a game against arguably one of the two worst teams in the Big East. Enjoy the season, this is the best MU team in a long time.
Xavier isn't good, the eye test, computer numbers, efficiency stats support that. If MU loses tomorrow it'll be because they had a collective off day. Another win tomorrow is more equity towards the finish line. It's fun having MU be good, have fun!
Like most games in the Big East this year, it's a game that Marquette probably SHOULD win, but also a game that Marquette very easily COULD lose. Xavier isn't great, but they had Auburn on the ropes and have 3 Big East wins already, including against Butler. Marquette has figured out ways to win even when they haven't had their best stuff, but any game in the Big East that you don't have your best stuff leaves you vulnerable, even if it's against the worst teams in the Big East.
Marquette 3 point underdog is a bit surprising but highlights how competitive each game is.
Keep the focus Warriors
MU opens minus 1
Quote from: MuMark on January 25, 2019, 04:26:21 PM
MU opens minus 1
I see that too. KenPom has MU -3, power ratings I use have MU -4. Maybe someone knows Marshall is playing tomorrow? Seems really low at 1, an MU win breaks even here. It's probably good to get in at -1, especially if Marshall is legit 50/50.
Quote from: barfolomew on January 25, 2019, 12:34:47 PM
Question for the Scoop legal community.
I have an annoying neighbor who is a Cincy grad who insists on pronouncing it "Ecks-Zavier" instead of "Zavier".
Am I within my legal rights to punch him for this?
Cincy set the precedent by punching the police horse, aina.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 25, 2019, 02:41:56 PM
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Bad new poster! Don't encourage Wades
How so?
Btw, this looks awfully violent and racy 🤷🏼♂️
Quote from: rocket surgeon on January 25, 2019, 11:00:05 PM
How so?
Btw, this looks awfully violent and racy 🤷🏼♂️
You and I have different definitions of racy.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 26, 2019, 12:26:14 AM
You and I have different definitions of racy.
Don't judge rocket for his kinks.
Quote from: barfolomew on January 25, 2019, 12:34:47 PM
Question for the Scoop legal community.
I have an annoying neighbor who is a Cincy grad who insists on pronouncing it "Ecks-Zavier" instead of "Zavier".
Am I within my legal rights to punch him for this?
It is rational to despise everything about Cincinnati and the universities that call it home.
Quote from: CTWarrior on January 25, 2019, 01:46:47 PM
It's all the fault of Professor Xavier of the X-Men, who insists on pronouncing in Ecks-Zavier. I would say you could punch Professor X in the face if you dare, but he's been punished enough, what with being in a wheelchair and all. OTOH, he gets to hang out with Halle Berry and all, and when she gets too old, another young beauty takes her place. So there's that.
Show some respect the professor died, hey?
Going into season I had next two as losses, now I feel both are W's. They proven they are tough in close games, and honestly, these two should not be close games. MU is better than both teams, and by a decent margin.
Quote from: Goose on January 26, 2019, 09:11:00 AM
Going into season I had next two as losses, now I feel both are W's. They proven they are tough in close games, and honestly, these two should not be close games. MU is better than both teams, and by a decent margin.
I expect every road game will be close, and this one will be too. We are coming in ranked 12. They will be jacked up, fans will be excited, huge game for them. I agree we are the better team but on the road strange things can happen.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on January 25, 2019, 11:00:05 PM
How so?
Btw, this looks awfully violent and racy 🤷🏼♂️
If you have watched even one episode of the show you know that slap is hilarious.
Crazy to think this is Marquette's first Saturday game away from home.
Quote from: MarquetteDano on January 26, 2019, 10:42:22 AM
If you have watched even one episode of the show you know that slap is hilarious.
+1 one of my favorite shows and so underrated
I also had this game and next marked as a loss preseason. Since then, I have changed my thoughts on this one. It should be a W. I won't believe Wojo can beat Butler until I see him do it.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 26, 2019, 12:22:10 PM
I also had this game and next marked as a loss preseason. Since then, I have changed my thoughts on this one. It should be a W. I won't believe Wojo can beat Butler until I see him do it.
Yup, win this one because I imagine Marquette will be taking a L on Wednesday.
Marshall playing??
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 26, 2019, 12:27:10 PM
Marshall playing??
Starting, according to numerous tweets.
Today proved that I can show up to my TV totally unprepared, and our team can overcome my unfocused approach.
Great job Wojo and guys!