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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: wadesworld on February 18, 2019, 10:05:24 AM

Title: Beat Butler
Post by: wadesworld on February 18, 2019, 10:05:24 AM
A lot of talk about our chances at Nova 9 days and 3 games from now.  Doesn't mean anything if we do not take care of business on our home court on Wednesday. The last time we had a home game after a weekend off we came out sleeping for the first 25 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback.  We smoked Butler at their place, but if Butler gets a win at Marquette they're looking really good for an NCAA Tournament bid.  Hoping Markus comes out early with a killer mentality and breaks their will with the game at Hinkle in the back of their minds.

Contain Baldwin and Tucker.  Looking for a big game from the Hausers.

Biggest game of the year.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: BM1090 on February 18, 2019, 10:11:49 AM
Butler won't shoot as poorly as they did last game. But now we have homecourt and I think it's a good matchup for MU. Expecting a 8-10 point win.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Goose on February 18, 2019, 10:24:10 AM
Warriors by more than the spread.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: DegenerateDish on February 18, 2019, 10:37:46 AM
MU will be either -7.5 or -8.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 18, 2019, 10:52:27 AM
A lot of talk about our chances at Nova 9 days and 3 games from now. Doesn't mean anything if we do not take care of business on our home court on Wednesday. The last time we had a home game after a weekend off we came out sleeping for the first 25 minutes and couldn't complete the comeback.  We smoked Butler at their place, but if Butler gets a win at Marquette they're looking really good for an NCAA Tournament bid.  Hoping Markus comes out early with a killer mentality and breaks their will with the game at Hinkle in the back of their minds.

Contain Baldwin and Tucker.  Looking for a big game from the Hausers.

Biggest game of the year.

I don't know about you, but winning at Nova will still mean something to me irregardless of how we do against Butler.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Galway Eagle on February 18, 2019, 10:55:30 AM
If we lose to butler and beat nova aren't we still ahead of them? That's three losses each but we have the sweep
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MU82 on February 18, 2019, 10:56:01 AM
I don't know about you, but winning at Nova will still mean something to me irregardless of how we do against Butler.

Me too.

Otherwise, I hereby pledge to do everything within my power to beat Butler and Providence before our heroes take on Nova.

I believe I am doing just that right now. I also believe wades is doing everything in his power, too. And so are you, TAMU.

Dammit ... if only we had more power!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: skianth16 on February 18, 2019, 11:52:02 AM
If we lose to butler and beat nova aren't we still ahead of them? That's three losses each but we have the sweep

Yep. Which is the why the whole "the next game is always the biggest game" schtick just doesn't make sense. For fans anyway.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on February 18, 2019, 11:56:52 AM
I don't know about you, but winning at Nova will still mean something to me irregardless of how we do against Butler.

Yeah it would be massively disappointing to lose to Butler.

But if we can find a way to win at Nova, that game is gonna be sweet regardless
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on February 18, 2019, 12:11:18 PM
One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 18, 2019, 12:20:50 PM
My only concern with the Butler game was MU’s long layoff.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: buckchuckler on February 18, 2019, 12:29:44 PM
One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

One would think, that if one were calling out another's grammar, one would use apostrophes where applicable. 
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 18, 2019, 12:40:34 PM
One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

Title IX officers are academics?
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: GooooMarquette on February 18, 2019, 12:42:42 PM
Cool - a vocabulary and punctuation thread!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: DoctorV on February 18, 2019, 12:43:07 PM
My only concern with the Butler game was MU’s long layoff.

This. I have more concerns than that but the weeklong hiatus is definitely up near the top.

Another main concern is Butler being squarely on the bubble and needing a signature win to get over the hump- St. John’s, SH, Florida their only decent wins. Still have @Nova after MU so hopefully they are even more in need of a signature win after Wednesday
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: LloydsLegs on February 18, 2019, 12:46:02 PM
Me too.

Otherwise, I hereby pledge to do everything within my power to beat Butler and Providence before our heroes take on Nova.

I believe I am doing just that right now. I also believe wades is doing everything in his power, too. And so are you, TAMU.

Dammit ... if only we had more power!

I join that pledge, and will wear my undefeated baby (championship?) blue MU hi-tops to the Butler game.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 18, 2019, 12:48:09 PM
One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

I've been called many things in my lifetime, an academic is a first for me.

And all I know is that Scoop's spellcheck suggested it so if it is good enough for Scoop it is good enough for me!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on February 18, 2019, 12:50:15 PM
I've been called many things in my lifetime, an academic is a first for me.

And all I know is that Scoop's spellcheck suggested it so if it is good enough for Scoop it is good enough for me!

Truly a low bar
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MUBigDance on February 18, 2019, 12:50:51 PM
There is a causal relationship between fan turnout and enthusiasm and a Teams ability to overcome adversity and persevere in crunchtime...as well as somewhat demoralize opposing teams in specific crucial situations.

its a muted influence but can make a difference.

So showup and yell  loud!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 18, 2019, 12:57:20 PM
Truly a low bar

Now that is something we agree on!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MU82 on February 18, 2019, 01:14:42 PM
One would think an academic would know that irregardless isnt even a word.

Oh, sweet irony.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Cheeks on February 18, 2019, 01:23:56 PM
Cool - a vocabulary and punctuation thread!

Is irregardless a word? It sure as hell is.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/is-irregardless-a-word/


Not worried about Butler.  Worried very much about at Seton Hall...that's the game that I think bites us in the rear end.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on February 18, 2019, 01:29:14 PM
Is irregardless a word? It sure as hell is.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/is-irregardless-a-word/


Not worried about Butler.  Worried very much about at Seton Hall...that's the game that I think bites us in the rear end.

When does IU play at Seton Hall?
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: wadesworld on February 18, 2019, 01:59:02 PM
There is a causal relationship between fan turnout and enthusiasm and a Teams ability to overcome adversity and persevere in crunchtime...as well as somewhat demoralize opposing teams in specific crucial situations.

its a muted influence but can make a difference.

So showup and yell  loud!

This guy gets it.  The stadium was far less than rocking for a team that had beat us by 20 for our only BE loss the last time we were coming off of a long layoff.  And the team played the way the fans treated the game up until 15:00 left in the game.  Hopefully there is more energy Wednesday night.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 18, 2019, 02:01:12 PM
This guy gets it.  The stadium was far less than rocking for a team that had beat us by 20 for our only BE loss the last time we were coming off of a long layoff.  And the team played the way the fans treated the game up until 15:00 left in the game.  Hopefully there is more energy Wednesday night.

And let’s make sure the student seat tarps are not in use...

I am just adding that a MU win would represent Wojo’s highest BE total.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: barfolomew on February 18, 2019, 03:31:03 PM
Eight or more days between games is too long.
Let's not do this again until April, ok?
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: warriorchick on February 18, 2019, 05:24:00 PM
Oh, sweet irony.

He has been on fire lately in that regard.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MU82 on February 18, 2019, 06:55:38 PM
He has been on fire lately in that regard.

Unleash one of your dragons on him, Khaleesi!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Dawson Rental on February 18, 2019, 09:26:24 PM
Is irregardless a word? It sure as hell is.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/is-irregardless-a-word/


Not worried about Butler.  Worried very much about at Seton Hall...that's the game that I think bites us in the rear end.

Ain't that the truth.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MUDPT on February 18, 2019, 09:29:07 PM
Freezing rain for St. John's home game. Freezing rain in the forecast for Butler home game.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MU82 on February 18, 2019, 10:30:03 PM
Freezing rain for St. John's home game. Freezing rain in the forecast for Butler home game.

Ipso fatso, we have no chance?
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: NorthernDancerColt on February 18, 2019, 10:30:25 PM
Cool - a vocabulary and punctuation thread!
Cool T-Shirt I saw the other day:



Let’s eat grandma.

Let’s eat, grandma.

Punctuation Saves Lives!

Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Cheeks on February 19, 2019, 12:40:21 AM
Ain't that the truth.

You ain’t kidding
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on February 19, 2019, 05:32:22 AM
I couldn't care less.

Or is it I could care less?

Either way, ND sucks.  And Crean sucks too.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 20, 2019, 07:28:53 AM
MU avoids the slow start after the layoff and comes out with a workman like 12 point win.  Book it.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MU82 on February 20, 2019, 08:46:49 AM
I do not get CBSSN on my streaming system.

I have tried the Reddit thing twice. The first time it worked reasonably well; had a couple of buffering delays but no biggie. The second time, I could not get the game no matter what I tried. That was the Creighton game, so I ended up going to a bar to watch the second half -- and thank goodness, because I would have hated to have missed one of the most incredible sports happenings I've ever seen.

Tonight, I think I'll try one more time to do the Reddit thing, but I am prepared to go to a bar if I have to. I also welcome other suggestions.

Glad that the rest of the games will be on FS1 and/or Fox Sports Go!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: warriorchick on February 20, 2019, 12:02:39 PM
MU avoids the slow start after the layoff and comes out with a workman like 12 point win.  Book it.

Butler, on the other hand....

(https://i.imgur.com/wirUiYr.jpg)
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: SERocks on February 20, 2019, 01:07:40 PM
I also welcome other suggestions.

Sign up for YouTubeTV.  They have a five day free trial. 

-Scott
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Jay Bee on February 20, 2019, 01:11:10 PM
I also welcome other suggestions.

I recommend you go to the Butler board and monitor the game via their messages!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Mr. Sand-Knit on February 20, 2019, 01:20:29 PM
I do not get CBSSN on my streaming system.

I have tried the Reddit thing twice. The first time it worked reasonably well; had a couple of buffering delays but no biggie. The second time, I could not get the game no matter what I tried. That was the Creighton game, so I ended up going to a bar to watch the second half -- and thank goodness, because I would have hated to have missed one of the most incredible sports happenings I've ever seen.

Tonight, I think I'll try one more time to do the Reddit thing, but I am prepared to go to a bar if I have to. I also welcome other suggestions.

Glad that the rest of the games will be on FS1 and/or Fox Sports Go!

Sucks to be u
I will be watching in my lazy boy on my 70”
Poverty sucks!!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: HowardsWorld on February 20, 2019, 01:28:35 PM
Sucks to be u
I will be watching in my lazy boy on my 70”
Poverty sucks!!

I concur. I will be on my lazy boy as well watching it on my 65 inch right next to its 65 inch brother who will have the duke north carolina game on.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: 1SE on February 20, 2019, 01:59:54 PM
Tough to get on the 2 line without this win. Let's go MU!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 20, 2019, 02:54:29 PM
  got me the strangest woman
 
  believe me this tricks no cinch

  but i really get her going

  when i whip out my big TEN INCH

  record of her favorite blues
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MU82 on February 20, 2019, 06:44:36 PM
Sign up for YouTubeTV.  They have a five day free trial. 

-Scott

Thanks Scott. I thought about it but I hate the hassle and having to give out a credit-card number for something I'd have no intention of keeping.

Edit: I was just able to load up the Xavier-Seton Hall stream on Reddit, and the picture looks great, so I'm assuming I'll be able to get the MU game. Here's hoping!

I recommend you go to the Butler board and monitor the game via their messages!

That would probably be fun.

Sucks to be u
I will be watching in my lazy boy on my 70”
Poverty sucks!!

Very nice job of you bragging about your alleged wealth while knocking poor people just for being poor ... all in one, tidy, poorly worded, illiterate post.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Warrior Code on February 20, 2019, 07:45:38 PM
CBS called us the Warriors. Marquette by 15, book it

BUTLER
at Marquette, 9 p.m. -- CBS Sports Network

Butler looked lifeless in a loss to the Warriors at home a couple of weeks ago. Things have gotten better since then. The Bulldogs have won three of the four games after that, with the only loss coming at St. John's in overtime. Now, Butler has a chance to give their tournament resume a big boost.
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: damuts222 on February 20, 2019, 07:49:54 PM
Beat Butler and Nova got beat up by the Hoyas. Time to take 1st!
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: Jay Bee on February 20, 2019, 09:06:52 PM
That would probably be fun.

Hell might be a good option too! #GodBlessYou
Title: Re: Beat Butler
Post by: MU82 on February 20, 2019, 11:58:41 PM
Hell might be a good option too! #GodBlessYou

Technology blessed me with the opportunity to watch the game, as the Reddit feed ended up being perfect. #fairytalesnomatta

Go Marquette!