MUScoop

OK, Scoopers, we've heard a variety of opinions about the team considering its season in whole and with respect to the recent skid. What's going to happen in MSG/NYC?

I voted on a quarterfinal loss. The combination of (1) MU's past history in the BET, (2) the team having lost its edge, and (3) the likelihood of a game against St. John's, a bad matchup for MU playing on one of its home courts and needing a win to solidify its NCAA bid, adds up to a dreary early exit. I could see a repeat of the conference season opener.

Quote from: wisblue on March 11, 2019, 06:19:18 AM
I voted on a quarterfinal loss. The combination of (1) MU's past history in the BET, (2) the team having lost its edge, and (3) the likelihood of a game against St. John's, a bad matchup for MU playing on one of its home courts and needing a win to solidify its NCAA bid, adds up to a dreary early exit. I could see a repeat of the conference season opener.

If Marquette does end up losing to St. Johns then they do not deserve a good seed in the NCAA tournament. St. Johns does not even deserve to be in the NCAA tourament. You can tell me there record and blah blah but they lost 4 of there last 5. Aren't even .500 in the weakest Big East in probably 20 years and lost 2 games each to both Xavier and Depaul. Yes they might just be a bad match up for MU but they belong in the NIT and if you lose 3x to a NIT team well then you get what you get selection sunday.

Quote from: wisblue on March 11, 2019, 06:19:18 AM
I voted on a quarterfinal loss. The combination of (1) MU's past history in the BET, (2) the team having lost its edge, and (3) the likelihood of a game against St. John's, a bad matchup for MU playing on one of its home courts and needing a win to solidify its NCAA bid, adds up to a dreary early exit. I could see a repeat of the conference season opener.

This and watching MU my whole life tells you it is extremely likely they lose if they play SJU, If Depaul somehow wins then I think we win a couple.

Way things have gone I vote they miss the plane.

Quote from: Warrior1969 on March 11, 2019, 08:10:38 AM
This and watching MU my whole life tells you it is extremely likely they lose if they play SJU, If Depaul somehow wins then I think we win a couple.

DePaul swept SJU  this season winning 79-71 at SJU and 92-83 at home.  Would not be an upset.

Quote from: wisblue on March 11, 2019, 06:19:18 AM
I voted on a quarterfinal loss. The combination of (1) MU's past history in the BET, (2) the team having lost its edge, and (3) the likelihood of a game against St. John's, a bad matchup for MU playing on one of its home courts and needing a win to solidify its NCAA bid, adds up to a dreary early exit. I could see a repeat of the conference season opener.

I voted the other way but could easily see this happening with all due respect to my long term view of the next couple of years.

Quote from: Nukem2 on March 11, 2019, 09:24:39 AM
DePaul swept SJU  this season winning 79-71 at SJU and 92-83 at home.  Would not be an upset.

Ponds did not play in the game at SJU.

I think we make it to the final.  But I admit that is partially just me trying to be positive!

Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 11, 2019, 11:37:30 AM
I think we make it to the final.  But I admit that is partially just me trying to be positive!

It's funny. If we win game 1 I'm also positive we'll beat SHU/Georgetown. It's either going to be loss to SJU/DePaul or playing Saturday night, in my opinion.

This might belong on TAMU's viewing guide, but correct me if I'm wrong in the rooting interests for Wed/Thu games as follows:

Wed
PC over BU (NET reasons)
DePaul over StJ (easier opponent)

Thu
TBD over Nova (potentially easier Sat night game)
X over CU (NET reasons)
MU over TBD (obvious)
Gtown over SH (NET reasons)

Quote from: Its DJOver on March 11, 2019, 01:05:42 PM
This might belong on TAMU's viewing guide, but correct me if I'm wrong in the rooting interests for Wed/Thu games as follows:

Wed
PC over BU (NET reasons)
DePaul over StJ (easier opponent)

Thu
TBD over Nova (potentially easier Sat night game)
X over CU (NET reasons)
MU over TBD (obvious)
Gtown over SH (NET reasons)

Seems right to me. I wouldn't be disappointed if Nova/SJU win though. I want a 3rd shot at both of those teams.

Perhaps someone could answer a couple of questions for me. I would be appreciative:
1. Where can I find a printable bracket for the BE tourney
2. How do I post.  I posted here because there was a box at the bottom to "reply". But most of the time there is not. What do I do then?

Breaking Odds to Win Big East Conference:

Villanova+200
Marquette+210
Creighton+460
Seton Hall+560
Xavier+1300
St. John's+1300
Georgetown+1800
Butler+2000
Providence+3200
DePaul+4600

I legitimately have no idea what to expect of this team right now. They have me completely confused

Quote from: harryp on March 11, 2019, 02:14:28 PM
Perhaps someone could answer a couple of questions for me. I would be appreciative:
1. Where can I find a printable bracket for the BE tourney
2. How do I post.  I posted here because there was a box at the bottom to "reply". But most of the time there is not. What do I do then?

Printable bracket:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/big-east-tournament-2019-bracket-schedule-tv-seeds-game-times-preview-predictions-031326941.html

Quote from: BrewCity83 on March 11, 2019, 03:27:05 PM
Breaking Odds to Win Big East Conference:

Villanova+200
Marquette+210
Creighton+460
Seton Hall+560
Xavier+1300
St. John's+1300
Georgetown+1800
Butler+2000
Providence+3200
DePaul+4600

I may throw $10 at Depaul just for shits and gigs.  46 to 1 odds are pretty neat.