Poll
Question:
Final 10 games?
Option 1: 10-0
votes: 3
Option 2: 9-1
votes: 7
Option 3: 8-2
votes: 39
Option 4: 7-3
votes: 78
Option 5: 6-4
votes: 30
Option 6: 5-5
votes: 1
I say 8-2
But you voted for 7-3.
8-2, though I may amend that if we win tonight. In order of likelihood, I think at Villanova, at Butler, at Providence, at Seton Hall are the most likely losses. I know Nova will be tough at home, but I think we go undefeated at Fiserv Forum this year.
I'm thinking they lose at Nova, and our next 3 games is the 3 I'd pick the other loss from. Saint Johns seems to have our number. Butler tonight and Nova at home will also be very tough games.
Shocked by all the 6-4 guesses. At the beginning of the year I would have gladly taken 13-5 in conference but now seems like a slow down and that is definitely not the way we want to be heading into postseason.
I think people are still shocked and unsure of just how good this team is.
At 6-4 we do not win the Big East. Maybe we win it at 8-2 but Villanova looks very good right now!
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 30, 2019, 11:15:35 AM
Shocked by all the 6-4 guesses. At the beginning of the year I would have gladly taken 13-5 in conference but now seems like a slow down and that is definitely not the way we want to be heading into postseason.
I think people are still shocked and unsure of just how good this team is.
I voted 6-4 just because I think that our record in close games will eventually catch up to us, and we'll drop at least one we all peg as a win. We also have Nova twice, and I'm also concerned about the CU return trip. They're firmly on the bubble now, and a will likely have a huge chip on their shoulders after how our last Omaha trip ended, a Q1a win would likely get them over the hump and into the field. They will come ready to play.
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 30, 2019, 11:15:35 AM
Shocked by all the 6-4 guesses. At the beginning of the year I would have gladly taken 13-5 in conference but now seems like a slow down and that is definitely not the way we want to be heading into postseason.
I think people are still shocked and unsure of just how good this team is.
The team has snuck out a few. Always expect a bit of a correction given some metrics. That said, current vsin says we are 81 on the power ranks (nova 83). 85 and above seems to be "ncaa contender" level.
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 30, 2019, 11:15:35 AM
Shocked by all the 6-4 guesses. At the beginning of the year I would have gladly taken 13-5 in conference but now seems like a slow down and that is definitely not the way we want to be heading into postseason.
I think people are still shocked and unsure of just how good this team is.
This is exactly right...people are shocked but they shouldn't be...This team is TALENTED, been saying that since the beginning...maybe now that they are a top 10 team, people will actually EXPECT them to win games like tonight instead of EXPECTING them to lose. Top 10 teams win games like tonight against a lessor opponent.
Quote from: DarkWarrior on January 30, 2019, 11:18:31 AM
At 6-4 we do not win the Big East. Maybe we win it at 8-2 but Villanova looks very good right now!
Preseason I thought 15-3 would win it for sure, but I agree on Nova. They look capable of 16 or 17 league wins. They do have a 3-game road trip coming up, though, and that's part of finishing with 5/8 on the road.
That said, I think tonight could be tricky for them. DePaul has been so close so many times, including holding a double digit second half lead at the Pavilion. This will be a really crucial night of Big East basketball.
Can't be regular season champs unless we beat Nova. I'm up for 10-0.
7-3 the rest of the way. I think Nova will squeak out the regular season BE title.
I said 6-4. Like others I think our close wins will catch up with us eventually. Plus, the second half of the conference season is much tougher than the first. We also haven't had our "WTF" conference loss yet.
Though...preseason I pegged us for 13-5. That was with losses at Georgetown and at X. So if the rest of my preseason predictions are right, we should go 8-2
I picked 7-3.
I'd be surprised if we lost at home to Creighton, Georgetown or Butler, and surprised if we won at Villanova. So 3-1 in those games and 4-2 in the other 6 and finish the Big East at 14-4.
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 30, 2019, 11:15:35 AM
Shocked by all the 6-4 guesses. At the beginning of the year I would have gladly taken 13-5 in conference but now seems like a slow down and that is definitely not the way we want to be heading into postseason.
I think people are still shocked and unsure of just how good this team is.
The way Nova is playing, I'm worried about getting swept. 6-2 in the other games would still be a good result.
A split with Nova and 5-3 in the other games would also be a good result.
I see willie chimed in with 5-5. ;D
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 01:03:46 PM
I see willie chimed in with 5-5. ;D
He's probably upset that was the worst option available.
I said 6-4. I would change to 7-3 or 8-2 with a win tonight. I think we lose @ Butler, @ Nova, @ PC and then either @ SHU or slip up once at home. I'm thinking our close game results have to flip at some point
I'm going 9-1. I believe a loss at butler or Nova is very likely. We're going undefeated at home.
6-4 seems about right to me.
For those who think 6-4 is unrealistic, Kenpom has us finishing up the year at 13-5 in conference.
I went 7-3, think we lose @Butler, home vs Nova, and @ Nova.
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on June 29, 1970, 01:25:24 AMWe also haven't had our "WTF" conference loss yet.
Are you sure about that? Because the way things are going in New York, I think it's a very realistic possibilty that in a month we'll be saying WTF about having lost by 20 to St John's.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 30, 2019, 02:05:22 PM
Are you sure about that? Because the way things are going in New York, I think it's a very realistic possibilty that in a month we'll be saying WTF about having lost by 20 to St John's.
No conference road loss is truly a WTF loss. Especially this year.
I will say 7-3. Stick with my 14-4 prediction.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 30, 2019, 02:05:22 PM
Are you sure about that? Because the way things are going in New York, I think it's a very realistic possibilty that in a month we'll be saying WTF about having lost by 20 to St John's.
The final score may have been a WTF, but even with their recent dip I don't feel losing at St. John's is unreasonable. I'm talking 2009 loss at South Florida, 2011 loss at Seton Hall, 2017 loss at Georgetown, or any loss to DePaul level of WTF
Haven't seen this posted anywhere but there is a very good chance that Marquette will break the record for wins in a season. They have 10 regular season games left, possibility of 3 in the BET and minimum of 1 in the NCAA Tournament.
The record for most wins in a season is 27 back in 2002-03 and 2011-12. Obviously a lot of ball to play but they have a serious shot at breaking 30 wins this year.
As others have said:
I went 6-4. Preseason I picked ya for 12-6. I think we now end up 13-5. Unfortunately 2nd in the BEAST. Which is still a great fuggin year.
Having said that, I think we lose to Nova twice, SJU again at home and then I still think we lose a weird one in there somewhere (hopefully not tonight).
Then With the 6-4 finish we are 2 seed in the BEAST tourney and. 5 seed in NCAA.
Quote from: fjm on January 30, 2019, 03:32:48 PM
As others have said:
I went 6-4. Preseason I picked ya for 12-6. I think we now end up 13-5. Unfortunately 2nd in the BEAST. Which is still a great fuggin year.
Having said that, I think we lose to Nova twice, SJU again at home and then I still think we lose a weird one in there somewhere (hopefully not tonight).
Then With the 6-4 finish we are 2 seed in the BEAST tourney and. 5 seed in NCAA.
Tonight wouldn't be a weird one. We're a 3 point underdog.
At home against SJU would be. We'll likely be favored by 6 or 7 points.
10-0, just win baby
6-4 would be a regression in performance for this team. Meh I get we have been on the right side of close games but come on were better than going 6-4 the rest of the way. This team hasn't played it's best ball yet either imo. We are due for some complete games where we get up big early and coast from there
Not trying to throw shots here, just wondering if those who said 6-4 still stand by it after Butler...meaning going 5-4 now the rest of the way
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 31, 2019, 09:00:52 AM
Not trying to throw shots here, just wondering if those who said 6-4 still stand by it after Butler...meaning going 5-4 now the rest of the way
Was on the 6-4 train, and after last night I'd probably switch to at least 7-3. Next two are huge, win both of those and I'd probably amend my prediction again, but hindsight is always 20-20.
I didn't want to commit to a prediction... I'm never a fan of putting hard number predictions down (which is why I never see myself as getting into sports betting!). But after last night, and feeding on my eternal optimism... I'm going 9-1. We're going to split with Nova and grab W's on the rest of 'em from here on out, even if some of the games are close. This team improves every week.
WE ARE MARQUETTE!
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on January 30, 2019, 01:03:46 PM
I see willie chimed in with 5-5. ;D
Unfortunately, I did not. I went with 6-4, and seriously considered 7-3
Quote from: HowardsWorld on January 30, 2019, 02:21:26 PM
Haven't seen this posted anywhere but there is a very good chance that Marquette will break the record for wins in a season. They have 10 regular season games left, possibility of 3 in the BET and minimum of 1 in the NCAA Tournament.
The record for most wins in a season is 27 back in 2002-03 and 2011-12. Obviously a lot of ball to play but they have a serious shot at breaking 30 wins this year.
Think we also won 27 when Al did his swan song.
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 31, 2019, 09:00:52 AM
Not trying to throw shots here, just wondering if those who said 6-4 still stand by it after Butler...meaning going 5-4 now the rest of the way
Yeah I'll likely still go 5-4.
The way SJU played last night against Creighton, I'm hopeful that doesn't happen next week. Yes 5-4 would be sucky going into BEAST tourney. But I'm not sad about 13-5.
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 31, 2019, 09:00:52 AM
Not trying to throw shots here, just wondering if those who said 6-4 still stand by it after Butler...meaning going 5-4 now the rest of the way
Last night was one of the best chances for a loss. Considering the dominate performance I'm definitely reconsidering. Upping my thoughts to 6-3 the rest of the way. Loss at Nova, 1 of at Hall/at Providence, and 1 WTF loss.
Quote from: Its DJOver on January 30, 2019, 11:22:16 AM
I'm also concerned about the CU return trip. They're firmly on the bubble now, and a will likely have a huge chip on their shoulders after how our last Omaha trip ended, a Q1a win would likely get them over the hump and into the field. They will come ready to play.
We will crush them CU.
Butler supposedly was desperate last night .... and they were at home ... and we could never, ever, ever, ever snap the Hinkle jinx. Riiiiiight.
We simply are a lot better than Creighton, and we will be ready to dominate them at Fiserv. Frankly, that is one of the games that concerns me the least. I'm more concerned about @DePaul and @Providence than I am about CU at home.
Obviously, I hope I'm more right than you are on this one!
As for what Kenpom has us going ... I laughed out loud on that one.
Quote from: MU82 on January 31, 2019, 09:56:10 AM
We will crush them CU.
Butler supposedly was desperate last night .... and they were at home ... and we could never, ever, ever, ever snap the Hinkle jinx. Riiiiiight.
We simply are a lot better than Creighton, and we will be ready to dominate them at Fiserv. Frankly, that is one of the games that concerns me the least. I'm more concerned about @DePaul and @Providence than I am about CU at home.
Obviously, I hope I'm more right than you are on this one!
As for what Kenpom has us going ... I laughed out loud on that one.
I certainly hope that you're right too, and after watching what they did against StJ's last night I'm feeling better, but, they remind me a lot us last year, where if they're hitting their 3's anything can happen. It should also be worth noting that they have their 8 day break right before they play us, while we're playing without a doubt our toughest remaining game, at Nova, during the midweek slot. I still think that we're the more talented team (by far), but they'll be rested and wanting some serious revenge for "The Shot".
Quote from: Its DJOver on January 31, 2019, 10:02:48 AM
I certainly hope that you're right too, and after watching what they did against StJ's last night I'm feeling better, but, they remind me a lot us last year, where if they're hitting their 3's anything can happen. It should also be worth noting that they have their 8 day break right before they play us, while we're playing without a doubt our toughest remaining game, at Nova, during the midweek slot. I still think that we're the more talented team (by far), but they'll be rested and wanting some serious revenge for "The Shot".
All fair points, especially about the 3-point shooting.
I just happen to think "wanting revenge" is overrated.
Maybe our guys will want to prove the win at CU wasn't a fluke. Maybe we'll have just won at Nova and will want to keep winning with an eye on a #2 (or higher?) NCAA tourney seed. Maybe we'll have just lost at Nova and will be desperate to get back on the winning track.
Again, Butler desperately wanted to win last night. They just weren't good enough. CU won't be, either (he says, hopefully not overconfidently).
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on January 31, 2019, 09:50:20 AM
Last night was one of the best chances for a loss. Considering the dominate performance I'm definitely reconsidering. Upping my thoughts to 6-3 the rest of the way. Loss at Nova, 1 of at Hall/at Providence, and 1 WTF loss.
I promise I'm not doing this just to be a dick but I've seen you post this multiple times now, so: its dominant****
Quote from: Tha Hound on January 31, 2019, 11:27:00 AM
I promise I'm not doing this just to be a dick but I've seen you post this multiple times now, so: its dominant****
It's all good. I have a swype keyboard on my phone and I don't always catch when it guesses the wrong word
Quote from: LoudMouth on January 31, 2019, 09:00:52 AM
Not trying to throw shots here, just wondering if those who said 6-4 still stand by it after Butler...meaning going 5-4 now the rest of the way
Nope. I said 6-4 but Butler was the 2nd most likely loss to me behind @ Nova. We got that one.
Changing my guess to 6-3 the rest of the way.
Said yesterday and will say it today, aside from 'Nova they should beat every other opponent the rest of regular season. I think they go 7-2 or 8-1 rest of regular season.