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Title: Sweep Wright
Post by: tower912 on February 02, 2022, 11:14:07 PM
1.   Making nearly every ft helps the old eFG%.       
2.   Villanova making runs was inevitable.    Never felt it was weathered completely until the final buzzer.   A horror movie baddie who won't die.       
3.   OMax was really good against Gillespie early.  Big momentum play, too.   
4.   Shaka will ride a hot line up.    He was shuffling in and out the second half trying to find one.   
5.    Rebounding was awesome for a half.    A little bit of a reversion in the second half.   
6.   Morsell able to play some bully ball when nothing else was happening.    Stepped up after some spotty play.    Senior leadership.   8 point run.  Fouling out was awkward.   
7.  I expect Greg to hit every 3.    A little slump the last couple of games.  Made the ft's he needed.     
8.  Not pretty.   Don't care.    Glorious.

Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:16:02 PM
Students were awesome tonight. Credit them for getting out in some crummy weather at 9:00 on a Wednesday .

If you win, they will come...
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: GoldenWarrior11 on February 02, 2022, 11:16:08 PM
Has anyone ever swept Nova since the NBE organized?

Huge win. Very satisfying.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 02, 2022, 11:17:02 PM
Going into this season all I wanted to see was improvement as the season progressed.  Especially come February and March.

Never did I think we'd be playing at this level, though.  It's truly f*cking amazing and so much fun. 

This feels like the 2015 season for Cubs fans, to a certain extent.

Such a fun, good, likable team.  Shaka is a stud. 
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MuggsyB on February 02, 2022, 11:18:39 PM
I thought O-Max was terrific tonight.  MU has weapons and can defend.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Bob "Big Daddy" Wild on February 02, 2022, 11:18:55 PM
Morsell is a Real Dude who makes Real Dude plays.  That was glorious in the second half.

We could have played better...and still were up 10+ most of the game.

I look forward to Omax's development.  He has monster upside.  Feels like he will make an eye opening leap next year.

Woo!
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: JoeSmith1721 on February 02, 2022, 11:19:45 PM
Quote from: GoldenWarrior11 on February 02, 2022, 11:16:08 PM
Has anyone ever swept Nova since the NBE organized?

Huge win. Very satisfying.

Creighton in 13/14 and Butler in 16/17.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 02, 2022, 11:19:48 PM
Who would have thought we'd be playing for seeding at the beginning of February.  Insane. 
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 02, 2022, 11:20:30 PM
No court storm. We expect sweeps!
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Daniel on February 02, 2022, 11:20:41 PM
I thought you were going to call the thread, Exit. Stage Wright. 
Lol
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on February 02, 2022, 11:20:57 PM
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:16:02 PM
Students were awesome tonight. Credit them for getting out in some crummy weather at 9:00 on a Wednesday .

If you win, they will come...
Student appreciation night. Sweet raffle giveaways like team Jordans, $100 gift cards, and lunch with Shaka. Big heads randomly made a comeback this year. And Sweet Caroline as time winds down on a sweep of the traditional alpha.

Honestly, where was all of this for the last 7 years?
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 02, 2022, 11:21:07 PM
I never want to hear "the student section sucks" in the middle of January again.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 02, 2022, 11:22:05 PM
Quote from: 5DollarPitcher on February 02, 2022, 11:20:57 PM
Student appreciation night. Sweet raffle giveaways like team Jordans, $100 gift cards, and lunch with Shaka. Big heads randomly made a comeback this year. And Sweet Caroline as time winds down on a sweep of the traditional alpha.

Honestly, where was all of this for the last 7 years?

Sir, it begins and ends with a W.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Lennys Tap on February 02, 2022, 11:22:18 PM
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2022, 11:14:07 PM
1.   Making nearly every ft helps the old eFG%.       
2.   Villanova making runs was inevitable.    Never felt it was weathered completely until the final buzzer.   A horror movie baddie who won't die.       
3.   OMax was really good against Gillespie early.  Big momentum play, too.   
4.   Shaka will ride a hot line up.    He was shuffling in and out the second half trying to find one.   
5.    Rebounding was awesome for a half.    A little bit of a reversion in the second half.   
6.   Morsell able to play some bully ball when nothing else was happening.    Stepped up after some spotty play.    Senior leadership.   8 point run.  Fouling out was awkward.   
7.  I expect Greg to hit every 3.    A little slump the last couple of games.  Made the ft's he needed.     
8.  Not pretty.   Don't care.    Glorious.

No mention. of Lewis or Kolek? Most negative summary of a rout of a ranked opponent I've ever read.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:23:28 PM
Quote from: 5DollarPitcher on February 02, 2022, 11:20:57 PM
Student appreciation night. Sweet raffle giveaways like team Jordans, $100 gift cards, and lunch with Shaka. Big heads randomly made a comeback this year. And Sweet Caroline as time winds down on a sweep of the traditional alpha.

Honestly, where was all of this for the last 7 years?

To be fair, there were never those kind of promotions under Buzz either.

Just the occasional donut while we were waiting outside for big games.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 02, 2022, 11:23:54 PM
Quote from: Lennys Tap on February 02, 2022, 11:22:18 PM
No mention. of Lewis or Kolek? Most negative summary of a rout of a ranked opponent I've ever read.
It's just another Top 25 win.
#jaded
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: 5DollarPitcher on February 02, 2022, 11:24:45 PM
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:23:28 PM
To be fair, there were never those kind of promotions under Buzz either.

Just the occasional donut while we were waiting outside for big games.
Big heads existed under Buzz. I'm thinking W*j* thought they came off too conceited. Went against the mission of the University or some such nonsense.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 02, 2022, 11:24:55 PM
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:23:28 PM
To be fair, there were never those kind of promotions under Buzz either.

Just the occasional donut while we were waiting outside for big games.

To be even fairier, buzz never needed it.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: #UnleashSean on February 02, 2022, 11:25:40 PM
Quote from: 5DollarPitcher on February 02, 2022, 11:24:45 PM
Big heads existed under Buzz. I'm thinking W*j* thought they came off too conceited. Went against the mission of the University or some such nonsense.

Duke didn't do it so neither do we?
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: goldeneagle91114 on February 02, 2022, 11:25:59 PM
Shaka beats 6, top 25 teams to tie the Marquette school record... in year one!!!!
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MU82 on February 02, 2022, 11:26:08 PM
Morsell turned the game. Not only with his 4 hoops but had a big blocked shot.

Loved O-Max's game tonight. If you asked Shaka what he thought he was getting in O-Max, he'd have pointed to that exact game.

Lewis led a much better rebounding game for the team, and hit a huge 3 down the stretch.

We got a little loose with the ball when Nova pressured us. Gotta take care of it.

Thought we might see a little more Kam down the stretch, but Shaka wanted to go with more experience.

A lot of swagger for Kolek tonight, and some of his best offense this season. Got a little 3-happy there, but after he launched that one of the side of the backboard he got back to doing what he does best.

I like our guys' toughness, both physical and mental.

Wonderful job by Shaka all night of motivating the team and finding the right guys to play at key junctures.

Nice little stretch for Joplin in the first half.

Sweeping Nova, including a double-digit win at home ... how sweet it is!

We Are Marquette!
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Mutaman on February 02, 2022, 11:26:43 PM
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 02, 2022, 11:17:02 PM

This feels like the 2015 season for Cubs fans, to a certain extent.


That thought ruined a good evening. Just a fart in the wind.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Vander Blue Man Group on February 02, 2022, 11:28:38 PM
Quote from: Mutaman on February 02, 2022, 11:26:43 PM
That thought ruined a good evening. Just a fart in the wind.

Yep, 3 straight NLCS and a World Series is a "fart in the wind".  Sign me up for that for MU. 
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 02, 2022, 11:29:55 PM
Quote from: MU82 on February 02, 2022, 11:26:08 PM
A lot of swagger for Kolek tonight, and some of his best offense this season. Got a little 3-happy there, but after he launched that one of the side of the backboard he got back to doing what he does best.
He was open for the catch and shoot three but decided to dribble and mucked himself up on that one
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: avid1010 on February 02, 2022, 11:30:03 PM
Far from an ugly game...really fun to watch MU figure it out in the 2nd half when Nova decided to chest up Lewis.  They played 4 on 4 for a nice stretch. 

This is just too damn fun.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Jay Bee on February 02, 2022, 11:30:17 PM
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2022, 11:14:07 PM
1.   Making nearly every ft helps the old eFG%.       

Wat
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Dish on February 02, 2022, 11:32:11 PM
I expected nothing out of this year. A couple games under .500 in the Big East would have been gratifying.

Now I'm booking hotels in Pittsburgh/Buffalo/Indy for mid March. What a time to be an MU fan.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: BallBoy on February 02, 2022, 11:33:29 PM
1 Lead Change and 1 Tie - happened at the 20 Minute mark of the first half. MU lead start to finish.

After that point, the closet Nova was to Marquette was 3 points which happened at the first made basket and in the second half.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: DJO's Jaw on February 02, 2022, 11:40:27 PM
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2022, 11:14:07 PM
1.   Making nearly every ft helps the old eFG%.       
Nice? Yes. But FT shooting doesn't affect eFG% at all. TS% is the one that accounts for FTs in addition to 2PT and 3PT FG%.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MuggsyB on February 02, 2022, 11:42:39 PM
Quote from: #UnleashKolek on February 02, 2022, 11:21:07 PM
I never want to hear "the student section sucks" in the middle of January again.

Big props to the students tonight.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:43:36 PM
Quote from: #UnleashKolek on February 02, 2022, 11:21:07 PM
I never want to hear "the student section sucks" in the middle of January again.

+100000
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: DoctorV on February 02, 2022, 11:47:40 PM
Quote from: tower912 on February 02, 2022, 11:14:07 PM
1.   Making nearly every ft helps the old eFG%.       
2.   Villanova making runs was inevitable.    Never felt it was weathered completely until the final buzzer.   A horror movie baddie who won't die.       
3.   OMax was really good against Gillespie early.  Big momentum play, too.   
4.   Shaka will ride a hot line up.    He was shuffling in and out the second half trying to find one.   
5.    Rebounding was awesome for a half.    A little bit of a reversion in the second half.   
6.   Morsell able to play some bully ball when nothing else was happening.    Stepped up after some spotty play.    Senior leadership.   8 point run.  Fouling out was awkward.   
7.  I expect Greg to hit every 3.    A little slump the last couple of games.  Made the ft's he needed.     
8.  Not pretty.   Don't care.    Glorious.

Good summary, as always.

That said I think this game can be summarized in 2 points.

1- We swept the giant, its Villanova!

2- Its Shakas first season, and we are already becoming spoiled!

Let's all get lost in the fight, but don't forget that this isn't real, it's quite surreal.
Don't lose sight of where MU came from and how far it has come in a few short months.

It feels damn good, and there's still work to be done for this season
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: JakeBarnes on February 02, 2022, 11:52:25 PM
Don't really have much to say. Love this team. So much heart out there every game. Guys that sacrifice stats for results and fight together for every bit if ground.

This is what I've wanted Marquette basketball to be for quite some time.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:54:21 PM
Don't think it's been talked about yet but Marquette is an awful matchup for Villanova.

Have the length and the quickness to neutralize Moore and Gillespie, and they don't have a true low post big to give Marquette issues.

Man it sure is nice to switch every screen and not have to worry about a bad matchup.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: NinjaWes on February 02, 2022, 11:54:48 PM
That sick block-outlet-transition 3 was a thing of beauty. The kind of thing you'd see on a highlight reel on TNT from the Association.

Kolek would've been SOG except for a few hiccups in the 2nd half. If he can continue to improve those sneaky layups near the bucket to keep the defense honest, with his handles and passing, it would make him an all-conference type of guard.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: jimmybutlerfanatic on February 03, 2022, 12:02:12 AM
Joplin is the unsung hero for this team during this stretch (minus XU game).

He comes in for limited minutes hits some big shots, plays some decent D and then sits.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: CountryRoads on February 03, 2022, 12:03:41 AM
Quote from: jimmybutlerfanatic on February 03, 2022, 12:02:12 AM
Joplin is the unsung hero for this team during this stretch (minus XU game).

He comes in for limited minutes hits some big shots, plays some decent D and then sits.

Big jump coming next year for Joplin. He will average double figures next year.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MU82 on February 03, 2022, 12:06:40 AM
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 03, 2022, 12:03:41 AM
Big jump coming next year for Joplin. He will average double figures next year.

Joplin and Kam are gonna be really good players.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: DoctorV on February 03, 2022, 12:18:38 AM
Quote from: jimmybutlerfanatic on February 03, 2022, 12:02:12 AM
Joplin is the unsung hero for this team during this stretch (minus XU game).

He comes in for limited minutes hits some big shots, plays some decent D and then sits.

I was very surprised he didn't not play several minutes in the second half.
Very surprised.
Shows how good of a relationship Shaka has with him.

My instinct tells me his ascent is coming before the season is over, when the conference schedule lightens he will have a few huge games
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 03, 2022, 12:26:38 AM
The students were awesome tonight. It was great to see
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: mu.n8ball on February 03, 2022, 12:33:26 AM
plucked from Twitter:
"It'd be arrogant to say we got the looks we wanted. We got some looks, but they're flying at us with length and they throw your timing off a little bit... They're always flying at you. Usually when you shoot like that, it's because the team's good defensively" -Wright on 3FG%

i really like this response giving credit to our defense. humble in defeat. It's so nice to have a defense again.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TallTitan34 on February 03, 2022, 12:53:44 AM
Anyone have an update on the fan that got carried out behind the MU bench?  It didn't look good.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MUDPT on February 03, 2022, 01:02:30 AM
Quote from: TallTitan34 on February 03, 2022, 12:53:44 AM
Anyone have an update on the fan that got carried out behind the MU bench?  It didn't look good.

Nope. No AED or chest compressions though, that I saw.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: duanewade on February 03, 2022, 01:08:26 AM
More Mu praise/talk on the Big East After Dark with John Fanta.

https://youtu.be/SSC2VlmC22c
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 03, 2022, 01:14:50 AM
There was a great exchange between Kolek and Shaka in the first half. Kolek got called for a ticky tack foul and said something to the ref. I missed this but my buddy was watching and said that Shaka called him out saying something like "Tyler, don't be an pretty boy". Kolek responded back (missed what he said). Kolek proceeded to get a steal and took it coast to coast for a layup. Jogging back down the court he looked right at Shaka, gestured toward him, and I swear he said "Can I be an pretty boy now?" MU gets a stop and they push it to Kolek who nails an early shot clock trey. Jogging back Kolek gestures at Shaka again and says something like "What about now?" All of this was in a fun in ribbing back and forth kind of way.

Shaka was also red hot after Elliott got thrown to the ground on the Flagrant run. Was screaming at one of the refs and Nevada Smith had to step between them.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 03, 2022, 01:25:40 AM
We are the first team to sweep Nova in a season since Butler did it during the 16-17 season (their only other loss of the regular season, was the MU over #1 game). This is only the third time since the Catholic 7 split that a team has swept Nova with the first time being when Creighton gave Nova their only two conference losses of the 13-14 season.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MarquetteFan94 on February 03, 2022, 03:01:19 AM
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 02, 2022, 11:16:02 PM
Students were awesome tonight. Credit them for getting out in some crummy weather at 9:00 on a Wednesday .

If you win, they will come...
Absolutely. The attendance in the 200 level was embarrassing.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MUDPT on February 03, 2022, 05:40:43 AM
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on February 03, 2022, 01:14:50 AM
There was a great exchange between Kolek and Shaka in the first half. Kolek got called for a ticky tack foul and said something to the ref. I missed this but my buddy was watching and said that Shaka called him out saying something like "Tyler, don't be an pretty boy". Kolek responded back (missed what he said). Kolek proceeded to get a steal and took it coast to coast for a layup. Jogging back down the court he looked right at Shaka, gestured toward him, and I swear he said "Can I be an pretty boy now?" MU gets a stop and they push it to Kolek who nails an early shot clock trey. Jogging back Kolek gestures at Shaka again and says something like "What about now?" All of this was in a fun in ribbing back and forth kind of way.

Shaka was also red hot after Elliott got thrown to the ground on the Flagrant run. Was screaming at one of the refs and Nevada Smith had to step between them.

Shaka said on the radio that he was mad that Tyler wasn't shooting an open shot.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: connie on February 03, 2022, 06:01:26 AM
This team keeps getting better.  I'd say they are playing better than the sum of their parts but think the individual parts may have been underestimated. Happy to see that as we go through the second round of BE play we are not getting owned by just about everyone.  So much fun to watch this all develop.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: The Sultan on February 03, 2022, 06:18:58 AM
Quote from: MarquetteFan94 on February 03, 2022, 03:01:19 AM
Absolutely. The attendance in the 200 level was embarrassing.

Not noticeable at all on television. Sounded like an awesome crowd for a weeknight.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 03, 2022, 06:23:59 AM
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on February 03, 2022, 06:18:58 AM
Not noticeable at all on television. Sounded like an awesome crowd for a weeknight.

Paid attendance was under 13k. So, some of the empty seats in the lower bowl weren't sold, not no shows. Crowd was excellent for a cold, 9pm game.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: rocket surgeon on February 03, 2022, 06:38:03 AM
Quote from: Mutaman on February 02, 2022, 11:26:43 PM
That thought ruined a good evening. Just a fart in the wind.

despite our "differences" i just had to say-now that was funny!!   ;D 
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on February 03, 2022, 07:18:03 AM
Quote from: MarquetteFan94 on February 03, 2022, 03:01:19 AM
Absolutely. The attendance in the 200 level was embarrassing.

Luckily that wasnt noteable on TV to a national audience.

Steve Prohm even made a comment last night when talking about our win and how we pack arenas with 17K nightly. I chuckled a bit since it came after last nights game.

Couldnt tell at all on tv. And the crowd that showed up(thanks students) was really into it.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MU82 on February 03, 2022, 07:23:50 AM
Quote from: DoctorV on February 03, 2022, 12:18:38 AM
I was very surprised he didn't not play several minutes in the second half.
Very surprised.
Shows how good of a relationship Shaka has with him.

I thought both Joplin and Kam would get more minutes too. But Shaka went with experience and the lineup that was playing the best D. Putting the "right" people on the floor at the right time has been one of Shaka's many strengths.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: The Lens on February 03, 2022, 07:29:18 AM
Quote from: #UnleashKolek on February 02, 2022, 11:21:07 PM
I never want to hear "the student section sucks" in the middle of January again.

If you can't get up for #12 at 9pm you should go to college somewhere else.  Why are we giving credit to college kids for attending a 9pm game like it's some inconvenience.  9pm tip is the biggest gift a college kid could get.

The 2nd biggest gift a college kid could get is Shaka. 
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: The Sultan on February 03, 2022, 07:35:35 AM
Quote from: The Lens on February 03, 2022, 07:29:18 AM
If you can't get up for #12 at 9pm you should go to college somewhere else. 


::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: romey on February 03, 2022, 08:11:11 AM
Quote from: MUDPT on February 03, 2022, 01:02:30 AM
Nope. No AED or chest compressions though, that I saw.
I was there and another fan said he died.  I never heard anything else.

Upper bowl was pretty sparse.  But energy was fantastic.

Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Mr. Nielsen on February 03, 2022, 08:22:17 AM
Quote from: MarquetteFan94 on February 03, 2022, 03:01:19 AM
Absolutely. The attendance in the 200 level was embarrassing.
I wouldn't go that far.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MUDPT on February 03, 2022, 08:51:11 AM
Quote from: romey on February 03, 2022, 08:11:11 AM
I was there and another fan said he died.  I never heard anything else.

Upper bowl was pretty sparse.  But energy was fantastic.

Terrible news, if true. It all happened in that weird timeout after the tech when Shaka and Kolek were arguing.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: brewcity77 on February 03, 2022, 09:09:46 AM
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Eye on February 03, 2022, 09:30:56 AM
Excellent comparison to '15 Cubs VBMG. Always said I'd be willing to sign for a pennant with the Cubs every year they had a legit shot from '84 to '15, but said after '15 maybe not next year. Hopefully saying the same thing about MU soon.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: NickelDimer on February 03, 2022, 09:47:46 AM
We Are! 👏 👏 Marquette! 👏 👏
We Are! 👏 👏 Marquette! 👏 👏
We Are! 👏 👏 Marquette! 👏 👏
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: panda on February 03, 2022, 09:55:52 AM
Joplin is playing such a difficult role and keeps making shots in extremely limited minutes. He's going to be an awesome player. Just not many minutes to go around with Justin in front of him.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: brewcity77 on February 03, 2022, 09:57:45 AM
Quote from: panda on February 03, 2022, 09:55:52 AM
Joplin is playing such a difficult role and keeps making shots in extremely limited minutes. He's going to be an awesome player. Just not many minutes to go around with Justin in front of him.

He needs to improve his defensive instincts and bring consistent effort on that end, but I love his ceiling. All aboard the Jopwagon.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 03, 2022, 10:07:07 AM
This team tho.  Doubt anything saw this coming, but wow.  Super impressed and super happy to be dead wrong earlier in the season about this group.  Very exiting stuff!

With the schedule rest of the way, if PC can lose a couple games, Big East championship isn't out of reach.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: tower912 on February 03, 2022, 10:09:10 AM
I like Joplin.  I enjoy watching him progress.   If Lewis leaves, I think he slides in next to OMP nearly seamlessly.   Shaka needs to get either a banger or a couple more long wings.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 03, 2022, 10:10:19 AM
Quote from: panda on February 03, 2022, 09:55:52 AM
Joplin is playing such a difficult role and keeps making shots in extremely limited minutes. He's going to be an awesome player. Just not many minutes to go around with Justin in front of him.

Joplin is so smooth on the offensive end.  Really like his game.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: brewcity77 on February 03, 2022, 10:15:52 AM
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 03, 2022, 10:10:19 AM
Joplin is so smooth on the offensive end.  Really like his game.

He reminded me a little of Johnny Juzang last night in terms of taking and making tough shots. Not saying he's anywhere near that level yet, but in an offense geared towards threes and dunks, he's the type that will get the pass from the staff when it comes to mid-range fadeaways because (like Justin or Morsell) he can make those tough shots.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MU82 on February 03, 2022, 10:28:24 AM
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 03, 2022, 10:15:52 AM
He reminded me a little of Johnny Juzang last night in terms of taking and making tough shots. Not saying he's anywhere near that level yet, but in an offense geared towards threes and dunks, he's the type that will get the pass from the staff when it comes to mid-range fadeaways because (like Justin or Morsell) he can make those tough shots.

That one fall-back-baby J was a thing of beauty. It literally was the classic case of me saying "No!" when he took it and "Yes!" when it went in.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: panda on February 03, 2022, 10:35:56 AM
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 03, 2022, 10:10:19 AM
Joplin is so smooth on the offensive end.  Really like his game.

And he's really stepped it up defensively.

I was very high on him coming out of hs. I didn't anticipate such a leap for Lewis otherwise he would be getting more minutes now. Shaka loves him too.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Nukem2 on February 03, 2022, 10:36:57 AM
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on February 03, 2022, 06:18:58 AM
Not noticeable at all on television. Sounded like an awesome crowd for a weeknight.
200 level very apparent in person, but it surely was  a great crowd.  Students were awesome. Crowd size probably affected by the late start , cold, Covid fears and weather in the Chicago area.  Whatever, a fun night at the FF!
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: JakeBarnes on February 03, 2022, 10:37:59 AM
Quote from: panda on February 03, 2022, 10:35:56 AM
And he's really stepped it up defensively.

I was very high on him coming out of hs. I didn't anticipate such a leap for Lewis otherwise he would be getting more minutes now. Shaka loves him too.

Shaka things Jop will be better at the offensive end than JLew. And that's saying a lot. Jop will be a bucket for us.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 03, 2022, 11:16:57 AM
Does anyone have the clip of Shaka and Kolek yelling at each other?
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: StillWarriors on February 03, 2022, 11:29:45 AM
Quote from: brewcity77 on February 03, 2022, 10:15:52 AM
He reminded me a little of Johnny Juzang last night in terms of taking and making tough shots. Not saying he's anywhere near that level yet, but in an offense geared towards threes and dunks, he's the type that will get the pass from the staff when it comes to mid-range fadeaways because (like Justin or Morsell) he can make those tough shots.

That little stretch with Kam and Jop hitting in succession was awesome to see. As Raftery would say, "Onions!" for young guys in a big time game.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: tower912 on February 03, 2022, 11:45:27 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXD6TQmiW18

Shaka post game

"You can't have a schedule when you have a bunch of guys who haven't played together before."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaTk14vKVBU

Darryl.   Those are the arms of a 5th year senior.   
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: THRILLHO on February 03, 2022, 11:57:12 AM
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on February 03, 2022, 06:18:58 AM
Not noticeable at all on television. Sounded like an awesome crowd for a weeknight.

I got a hint based on the angle they were using for the student section -- straight up their noses as if to avoid showing any of the empty seats behind them.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: CountryRoads on February 03, 2022, 12:03:00 PM
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 03, 2022, 10:36:57 AM
200 level very apparent in person, but it surely was  a great crowd.  Students were awesome. Crowd size probably affected by the late start , cold, Covid fears and weather in the Chicago area.  Whatever, a fun night at the FF!

I watched on TV and always look for that and caught a glimpse that it was mostly empty. Those seats will usually be empty though unless the game time is better. Other than the middle few sections of the upper, it's mostly just casual fans looking for something to do. Marquette needs to try and give those away to schools and run really good promos to fill the seats. Last night reminded me of Syracuse in 2013. Tons of empty seats but still a very electric crowd.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: NolongerWarriors on February 03, 2022, 02:43:51 PM
For whatever reason, despite being better than anyone expected, the MU bball program just isn't resonating with fans yet.  Part of it is probably hangover from the last poor Wojo year.

It's anecdotal, but even at the Rec Plex/Rec Center at noon, nobody is talking about the team (good or bad).  There was always tons of talk about Markus and Sam a few years ago or the teams in the Buzz era.

Maybe the interest in college basketball is down overall.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 03, 2022, 03:00:32 PM
Are you implying that you are a student or work for the university? If not, how do you know what students are talking about in the rec center right now?

Also, I was there for the height of the Buzz seasons, and we didn't really talk about the basketball team at the rec center. We played basketball or we focused on our own workouts.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TallTitan34 on February 03, 2022, 03:06:27 PM
Quote from: NolongerWarriors on February 03, 2022, 02:43:51 PM
For whatever reason, despite being better than anyone expected, the MU bball program just isn't resonating with fans yet.

Even for trolling this is a bit much.  Try again.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on February 03, 2022, 03:17:24 PM
Short attention span full highlights.

https://youtu.be/Th-RAyFdLoU
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: MurphysTillClose on February 03, 2022, 03:31:53 PM
NoLonger has this axe to grind with the University and it's fascinating to me. What did the school do to you, kid?

Quote from: NolongerWarriors on February 03, 2022, 02:43:51 PM
For whatever reason, despite being better than anyone expected, the MU bball program just isn't resonating with fans yet.  Part of it is probably hangover from the last poor Wojo year.

It's anecdotal, but even at the Rec Plex/Rec Center at noon, nobody is talking about the team (good or bad).  There was always tons of talk about Markus and Sam a few years ago or the teams in the Buzz era.

Maybe the interest in college basketball is down overall.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: The Sultan on February 03, 2022, 03:42:37 PM
Quote from: MurphysTillClose on February 03, 2022, 03:31:53 PM
NoLonger has this axe to grind with the University and it's fascinating to me. What did the school do to you, kid?


NoLonger is the latest iteration of a poster who states his (or her) opinions very strongly and is almost always spectacularly wrong.

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=61759.msg1331403#msg1331403

I am pretty sure this is his third if not his fourth username since he has been here.  And he's not a kid and most definitely has no idea what is being discussed at the Rec Center.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: pbiflyer on February 03, 2022, 04:15:41 PM
Quote from: MurphysTillClose on February 03, 2022, 03:31:53 PM
NoLonger has this axe to grind with the University and it's fascinating to me. What did the school do to you, kid?

turned him down?
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: TSmith34, Inc. on February 03, 2022, 04:28:23 PM
Quote from: MurphysTillClose on February 03, 2022, 03:31:53 PM
NoLonger has this axe to grind with the University and it's fascinating to me. What did the school do to you, kid?
Hired a black coach
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: Warriors88 on February 03, 2022, 04:32:05 PM
Beat Nova twice this year.  Never behind in the game last night.

We are better than Villanova!  Let that sink in for awhile.
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: JakeBarnes on February 03, 2022, 04:56:21 PM
Quote from: Warriors88 on February 03, 2022, 04:32:05 PM
Beat Nova twice this year.  Never behind in the game last night.

We are better than Villanova!  Let that sink in for awhile.

Now we just need to have better or equal receptions for the Big East Tourney
Title: Re: Sweep Wright
Post by: We R Final Four on February 03, 2022, 05:07:16 PM
Quote from: MUDPT on February 03, 2022, 01:02:30 AM
Nope. No AED or chest compressions though, that I saw.
There definitely were. His buddy was distraught......said his condition was still unknown when I asked him after the game.
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