Creighton lost to AZ state making it 5 in a row. Kind of thought it would be better for MU's chances if they had won. Creighton is a good team with a lot of tradition and they are going to be desperate for a win this Friday. That said their confidence could be pretty low and if we get off to a good start their desperation could lead to playing too tight and pressing. Thoughts?
Doesn't matter.
Its bad in the sense that a supposed Top BE team dropped 4 straight non con games to further hurt the conference and potential wins you get against them.
Does not matter as far as our game with them Friday.
Kick them while they're down.
Quote from: NotAnAlum on December 13, 2022, 10:50:21 AM
Creighton lost to AZ state making it 4 in a row. Kind of thought it would be better for MU's chances if they had won. Creighton is a good team with a lot of tradition and they are going to be desperate for a win this Friday. That said their confidence could be pretty low and if we get off to a good start their desperation could lead to playing too tight and pressing. Thoughts?
If by 4 you mean 5
More than anything, this is an opportunity for this Marquette team to get better. They'll probably still hover around .500 give or take a game or 2 just because the Big East will find itself as the season rolls along.
I know some would be disappointed with a .500 conference record but a lot of the league will be right around there too. Should be a fun and competitive year across the board and this is a great first test.
You might also say we have motivation after going 0-3 against Creighton last year. Either way I expect this team to come out with a lot of energy and effort. Don't worry about what Creighton will bring or how desperate they will be, play our game. Last year we started 0-3 in league play and dug ourselves a little hole to start. Hopefully this year we get out to a hot start in league play!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 13, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
More than anything, this is an opportunity for this Marquette team to get better. They'll probably still hover around .500 give or take a game or 2 just because the Big East will find itself as the season rolls along.
I know some would be disappointed with a .500 conference record but a lot of the league will be right around there too. Should be a fun and competitive year across the board and this is a great first test.
You might also say we have motivation after going 0-3 against Creighton last year. Either way I expect this team to come out with a lot of energy and effort. Don't worry about what Creighton will bring or how desperate they will be, play our game. Last year we started 0-3 in league play and dug ourselves a little hole to start. Hopefully this year we get out to a hot start in league play!
If we go 11-9 in league (around .500 as you stated) and only win a game in the BET, we will be on the bubble. The non-con for the league was quite poor this year so 11-9 may not do it. Yes, I will be disappointed as this team is better than that.
Agree that teams like Nova and Providence will improve as the season goes on. Maybe a few others as well. Nevertheless, this team should go a minimum of 12-8 in conference. I am expecting 13-7 now that I have seen what we can do.
Really need better than a 8-11 seed in tourney. This team has the talent for a 6-7 seed. For that I think 13-7 is a doable goal.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 13, 2022, 10:58:36 AM
If by 4 you mean 5
We need to kick their butts Thursday
Quote from: lawdog77 on December 13, 2022, 11:09:22 AM
We need to kick their butts Thursday
Good idea, that should make the game easier on Friday :)
Quote from: MarquetteDano on December 13, 2022, 11:08:15 AM
If we go 11-9 in league (around .500 as you stated) and only win a game in the BET, we will be on the bubble. The non-con for the league was quite poor this year so 11-9 may not do it. Yes, I will be disappointed as this team is better than that.
Agree that teams like Nova and Providence will improve as the season goes on. Maybe a few others as well. Nevertheless, this team should go a minimum of 12-8 in conference. I am expecting 13-7 now that I have seen what we can do.
Really need better than a 8-11 seed in tourney. This team has the talent for a 6-7 seed. For that I think 13-7 is a doable goal.
I agree that they are talented enough to be a 6 or 7 seed, I'm just not sold on the results being that high. Regardless of how the conference is in terms of quality, winning 12 of 20 games is still going to be difficult. I wouldn't be any more shocked to see them go 8-12 as I would 12-8.
Their talent tells me they can be better than 10-10, but results don't always follow talent. Starting 0-3 in league play like last year just won't cut it. Gotta get out of the gates hot and we have a tough schedule to open up.
Quote from: lawdog77 on December 13, 2022, 11:09:22 AM
We need to kick their butts Thursday
Would that be a Flagrant 2?
As long as we can sore more points than them......
Based on our losing streaks with Wojo, I would say it's not necessarily easy to break them.
Quote from: NotAnAlum on December 13, 2022, 10:50:21 AM
Creighton lost to AZ state making it 4 in a row. Kind of thought it would be better for MU's chances if they had won. Creighton is a good team with a lot of tradition and they are going to be desperate for a win this Friday. That said their confidence could be pretty low and if we get off to a good start their desperation could lead to playing too tight and pressing. Thoughts?
Bad because they're best player is returning after being out for 2 of the games, and Creighton just hurt their resume for 5 straight games.
Even if Marquette wins, the win looks worse.
Quote from: MarquetteDano on December 13, 2022, 11:08:15 AM
If we go 11-9 in league (around .500 as you stated) and only win a game in the BET, we will be on the bubble. The non-con for the league was quite poor this year so 11-9 may not do it. Yes, I will be disappointed as this team is better than that.
Agree that teams like Nova and Providence will improve as the season goes on. Maybe a few others as well. Nevertheless, this team should go a minimum of 12-8 in conference. I am expecting 13-7 now that I have seen what we can do.
Really need better than a 8-11 seed in tourney. This team has the talent for a 6-7 seed. For that I think 13-7 is a doable goal.
Also look at it this way.
To go 13-7, Marquette would have to sweep 3 teams in league play...that is also assuming they beat the other 7 teams at least once (including UConn). That is a really tall task.
Quote from: MarquetteDano on December 13, 2022, 11:08:15 AM
If we go 11-9 in league (around .500 as you stated) and only win a game in the BET, we will be on the bubble. The non-con for the league was quite poor this year so 11-9 may not do it. Yes, I will be disappointed as this team is better than that.
Agree that teams like Nova and Providence will improve as the season goes on. Maybe a few others as well. Nevertheless, this team should go a minimum of 12-8 in conference. I am expecting 13-7 now that I have seen what we can do.
Really need better than a 8-11 seed in tourney. This team has the talent for a 6-7 seed. For that I think 13-7 is a doable goal.
11-9 and 1 BET win will be a tournament team with a win vs. Baylor and no bad non-conf losses. If you think the Big East is bad, take a look at the ACC or Pac 12.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 13, 2022, 11:15:01 AM
Good idea, that should make the game easier on Friday :)
That is how MU can go 6-0 in the next 5 games.
They've been struggling. The team goal is to impose the tempo/pressure early. If the team can do that to Creighton it might take them out of the game early.
Hopefully the team can do it and have another sort of Baylor game.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 13, 2022, 11:15:01 AM
Good idea, that should make the game easier on Friday :)
I think I am trying too hard to keep the joke from the Notre Dame game running.
Quote from: lawdog77 on December 13, 2022, 11:39:15 AM
I think I am trying too hard to keep the joke from the Notre Dame game running.
Bummer. I thought it might be a joke, but apparently I'm not keeping up with posts enough.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 13, 2022, 11:58:51 AM
Bummer. I thought it might be a joke, but apparently I'm not keeping up with posts enough.
I think we need to dock your pay.
Quote from: mubb3434 on December 13, 2022, 11:27:31 AM
11-9 and 1 BET win will be a tournament team with a win vs. Baylor and no bad non-conf losses. If you think the Big East is bad, take a look at the ACC or Pac 12.
But depending on how we win or lose those 22 games (conf + BET), we might be a 10-11 seed. Sure we could blow out the 11 wins, and barely lose the 9 losses then we will be a lock. But it tends to equal out over the course of the season.
This team is better than that. I really think a 6-7 seed is where we should be. 13-7. Let's do this.
Quote from: jfp61 on December 13, 2022, 11:27:00 AM
Bad because they're best player is returning after being out for 2 of the games, and Creighton just hurt their resume for 5 straight games.
Even if Marquette wins, the win looks worse.
Are we certain there best player will be playing in they're next game after being out to or know?
By and large your losses (who you lost to and number of losses) have mattered far less than big wins. The Baylor win will go a long way. Would like to beat UCONN at least once. Otherwise our opportunities are teams with a ceiling of roughly a 5 seed like Xavier or Creighton if they were to turn it around.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 13, 2022, 11:27:15 AM
Also look at it this way.
To go 13-7, Marquette would have to sweep 3 teams in league play...that is also assuming they beat the other 7 teams at least once (including UConn). That is a really tall task.
I prefer to look at it as going 8-2 at home and 5-5 on the road. I think we go 8-2 at home. We did last year and the Big East is worse.
Can we get five road wins? I think so. Kenpom has us favored in 14 of our 20 league matchups. T Rank is even kinder, favoring us in 16 of 20 games.
13-7 is attainable. Based on what we know right now, I'd be somewhat disappointed if we don't get to 12-8 or better.
Quote from: jfp61 on December 13, 2022, 11:27:00 AM
Bad because they're best player is returning after being out for 2 of the games, and Creighton just hurt their resume for 5 straight games.
Even if Marquette wins, the win looks worse.
I forgot the committee has the "this win looked worse on the boards" metric.
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 13, 2022, 12:20:56 PM
Are we certain there best player will be playing in they're next game after being out to or know?
their vs. they're
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 13, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
More than anything, this is an opportunity for this Marquette team to get better. They'll probably still hover around .500 give or take a game or 2 just because the Big East will find itself as the season rolls along.
I know some would be disappointed with a .500 conference record but a lot of the league will be right around there too. Should be a fun and competitive year across the board and this is a great first test.
You might also say we have motivation after going 0-3 against Creighton last year. Either way I expect this team to come out with a lot of energy and effort. Don't worry about what Creighton will bring or how desperate they will be, play our game. Last year we started 0-3 in league play and dug ourselves a little hole to start. Hopefully this year we get out to a hot start in league play!
Nat King COLE
We're going to get Creighton's best shot, that much is almost certain.
And that's what we need to continue to get better.
I hope we catch every Big East team at their best.
Quote from: GoFastAndWin on December 13, 2022, 04:00:46 PM
We're going to get Creighton's best shot, that much is almost certain.
And that's what we need to continue to get better.
I hope we catch every Big East team at their best.
Why would we get anything less than anyone's best?
Quote from: wadesworld on December 13, 2022, 04:09:46 PM
Why would we get anything less than anyone's best?
So you're saying college kids aren't subject to trends and things like urgency?
Kids never come out uninspired after a big win or like a fire has been lit under them after a losing streak?
I get that you have to play devil's advocate; after all, this is Scoop. However, ask a Vegas line maker if everything is analytics and it all happens in a vacuum.
Quote from: GoFastAndWin on December 13, 2022, 05:26:04 PM
So you're saying college kids aren't subject to trends and things like urgency?
Kids never come out uninspired after a big win or like a fire has been lit under them after a losing streak?
I get that you have to play devil's advocate; after all, this is Scoop. However, ask a Vegas line maker if everything is analytics and it all happens in a vacuum.
I'm not sure what "college kids aren't subject to trends" even means.
But yes, I think Vegas is actually making their lines based on the results of a team's play and not some imagined desperation a team will feel. Otherwise Georgetown would be huge favorites in every Big East game until they win one. I mean, they've lost like 21 straight Big East games. With that amount of desperation how have they not blown the doors off of their next opponent every game?
Quote from: wadesworld on December 13, 2022, 05:56:59 PM
I'm not sure what "college kids aren't subject to trends" even means.
But yes, I think Vegas is actually making their lines based on the results of a team's play and not some imagined desperation a team will feel. Otherwise Georgetown would be huge favorites in every Big East game until they win one. I mean, they've lost like 21 straight Big East games. With that amount of desperation how have they not blown the doors off of their next opponent every game?
Oy vey this place is insufferable.
GoFast
Welcome back, not much changes
Win at home
For every "they won because they lost x games in a row and were desperate for a win" there seems to be an equal numbers of "they lost because they lost x games in a row and are completely lost right now". I think college athletes can be influenced by recent performances but I don't think there's anyway to accurately predict if the recent performance is going to have a positive, negative, or neutral impact.
What I will say is that Creighton's defense doesn't work without Kalkbrenner. If he's out or significantly limited, Marquette should win by a significant amount. If he's back, this will be a tough matchup because he is a Kolek killer.
It's the conference opener for both teams. If a coach can't get his players psyched up for that game no matter how many in a row they've won or lost, he should be fired.
Creighton was gonna be pumped for this game no matter what. As Marquette would have been.
We need to play well to win because of the talent Creighton puts on the floor, not because Creighton is on a 4-game 5-game losing streak.
Quote from: MU82 on December 13, 2022, 09:38:30 PM
It's the conference opener for both teams. If a coach can't get his players psyched up for that game no matter how many in a row they've won or lost, he should be fired.
Creighton was gonna be pumped for this game no matter what. As Marquette would have been.
We need to play well to win because of the talent Creighton puts on the floor, not because Creighton is on a 4-game losing streak.
4 is the new 5
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 13, 2022, 12:20:56 PM
Are we certain there best player will be playing in they're next game after being out to or know?
Their message board seems pretty sure it's mono and it might be mid Jan before he can play.
Can you have a 5 game losing streak without having a 4 game losing streak?
Jop should've been given a flagrant 3 tbh
I still think we need to score more points.
Quote from: NotAnAlum on December 13, 2022, 09:57:42 PM
Their message board seems pretty sure it's mono and it might be mid Jan before he can play.
I'm no doctor but isn't mono contagious? He's been on the bench the last few games. I'd think if it were mono they'd have him at home resting
Quote from: swoopem on December 14, 2022, 07:14:28 AM
I'm no doctor but isn't mono contagious? He's been on the bench the last few games. I'd think if it were mono they'd have him at home resting
It is. But primarily if he is making out with people on the team or spitting on them.
Those are distinct possibilities on the plantation. especially expectoration.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 14, 2022, 08:47:34 AM
It is. But primarily if he is making out with people on the team or spitting on them.
Yes usually not airborne, but I would not want to be near him if he sneezes. That could spread it through droplets. I was surprised he was with the team. Rest is the key to getting over it and I think it takes a while.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 14, 2022, 08:47:34 AM
It is. But primarily if he is making out with people on the team or spitting on them.
Has anyone watched Blue Mountain State when the whole team gets Cyphalis? "What, are they all banging each other?" "Happened before in 95..."
Quote from: Galway Eagle on December 14, 2022, 09:41:22 AM
Has anyone watched Blue Mountain State when the whole team gets Cyphalis? "What, are they all banging each other?" "Happened before in 95..."
I miss Blue Mountain State
but what if it's a "trap" game, playing against a team you already beat 2 times, on their Senior night, but your team may have "tired legs" despite all being under 22, the freshman are hitting their second wall, in an arena with a poor shooting background, and on national TV.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 13, 2022, 04:09:46 PM
Why would we get anything less than anyone's best?
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 14, 2022, 10:59:34 AM
but what if it's "trap" game, playing against a team you already beat 2 times, on their Senior night, but your team may have "tired legs" despite all being under 22, the freshman are hitting their second wall, in an arenas with a poor shooting background, and on national TV.
And wearing the championship blue or the grey jerseys.
Quote from: PointWarrior on December 14, 2022, 10:59:34 AM
but what if it's a "trap" game, playing against a team you already beat 2 times, on their Senior night, but your team may have "tired legs" despite all being under 22, the freshman are hitting their second wall, in an arena with a poor shooting background, and on national TV.
So, how is everything on the other Board???
( "tired legs" was always my favorite, BTW).
Quote from: Daniel on December 14, 2022, 09:18:05 AM
Yes usually not airborne, but I would not want to be near him if he sneezes. That could spread it through droplets. I was surprised he was with the team. Rest is the key to getting over it and I think it takes a while.
I contracted it a few months ago and yes, it can take a while to overcome. It is viral -"Barr Epstein virus" -and took me out at my knees. It can come back once in a while to knock you down, so an extended period of getting plenty of rest is usually needed.
With all of the above, a disclaimer: I have no medical training. This is just my personal take and a summary of what I have read.
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 14, 2022, 07:11:00 AM
Why?
Because if we don't score any more points this year, we won't win any more games.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 14, 2022, 05:46:55 PM
Because if we don't score any more points this year, we won't win any more games.
Good point
Creighton has to play on Christmas afternoon ( hosting DePaul ).
As a season ticketholder, I kind of hope the Big East schedulers ( or the TV Network) never makes us do that. Just a personal opinion.
-3.5 current line
Definitely not great.
our style of play is gonna whup them up good. give em the 3.5 plus cuz we gonna win by 10-12 and that's with the walk-ons getting to work up a little sweat. shaka got the boys frothing at the mouth
How are ticket sales looking tomorrow night?
Quote from: lessthannick11 on December 15, 2022, 07:06:01 PM
How are ticket sales looking tomorrow night?
Can't be too great, tickets for $10 available on StubHub.
Do we know if Kalky is playing?
Was listening to a Big East podcast and the guy who is from Creighton said Kalk has been sick since Maui and likely out until next week.
That being said, I assume he tries to play to help break this slump.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 16, 2022, 06:59:47 AM
Do we know if Kalky is playing?
If he plays, his stamina isn't going to be there. I doubt he can play 30 productive. minutes.
We will be underdogs in one home game the rest of the season. I fully expect us to be in attack mode from here on out and ready to roll for the entire BEast schedule.
Just saw on Twitter that we have only won 1 of our last 8 against Creighton? Is that true?
I thought we had a huge winning streak against them prior to the 3 losses last year. I guess the COVID season is easy to forget.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 09:47:13 AM
Just saw on Twitter that we have only won 1 of our last 8 against Creighton? Is that true?
I thought we had a huge winning streak against them prior to the 3 losses last year. I guess the COVID season is easy to forget.
Since the magical win several years back, they are on a 7-1 roll
#pray
Quote from: zcg2013 on December 16, 2022, 08:48:44 AM
Was listening to a Big East podcast and the guy who is from Creighton said Kalk has been sick since Maui and likely out until next week.
That being said, I assume he tries to play to help break this slump.
Mono knocks the hell out of you. You want and need to sleep a lot. And it takes a good month or more depending on circumstances. You can feel fatigued for weeks after you are over it. That's a tough one for an athlete to bounce back quickly from. And certainly would not be 1OO% if he plays.
Quote from: Daniel on December 16, 2022, 10:17:54 AM
Mono knocks the hell out of you. You want and need to sleep a lot. And it takes a good month or more depending on circumstances. You can feel fatigued for weeks after you are over it. That's a tough one for an athlete to bounce back quickly from. And certainly would not be 1OO% if he plays.
I had Spring Semester my Junior year at Marquette. What a miserable way to go through a semester.
Go to class. Sleep. Try to study do homework. Sleep. Try to study do homework. Sleep.
Repeat.
1 month knocked out.
Then 1 month finally with improvement.
Then 1 month with quick to fatigue.
Not much sympathy from professors from what I recall either..
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 16, 2022, 10:14:44 AM
Since the magical win several years back, they are on a 7-1 roll
#pray
9 games to judge
We're long overdue. MU big tonight!
We Are Marquette!
Quote from: MU82 on December 16, 2022, 11:10:56 AM
We're long overdue. MU big tonight!
We Are Marquette!
True!
I hope Kalkbrenner plays. With Creighton on a 5 game losing streak, nothing good comes from playing them with him out.
Dr. B pointed out how important the ND was and he was correct. The game tonight is a big opportunity to set the tone for the BE schedule. This is a game they need to win to build mojo for the rest of the season. It is time to get over the hump and stay over the hump. A win tonight would be a nice step in the right direction.
I'm mostly curious to see OMax matchup tonight. Is it Kaluma or Scheierman? Kaluma may be tougher for Stevie or Kam to guard, but Scheierman has the ability to take control of a game quicker with his 3's if he's hitting (which I expect).
I like Kam getting a shot at Scheierman with Stevie on Nembhard and OMax on Kaluma.
Excited for this one! Depth is heavily in our favor. Wear 'em out!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 11:14:27 AM
I hope Kalkbrenner plays. With Creighton on a 5 game losing streak, nothing good comes from playing them with him out.
What about an easier win? Cause that's a good that would come from playing them without Kalkbrenner.
I don't care who plays for Creighton, just get the win!
Quote from: TAMU, the Wizard of MU Basketball on December 16, 2022, 11:19:12 AM
What about an easier win? Cause that's a good that would come from playing them without Kalkbrenner.
Maybe. If he was fully healthy and conditioned I'd agree, but idk right now. Probably still true but who knows...
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 11:18:53 AM
I'm mostly curious to see OMax matchup tonight. Is it Kaluma or Scheierman? Kaluma may be tougher for Stevie or Kam to guard, but Scheierman has the ability to take control of a game quicker with his 3's if he's hitting (which I expect).
I like Kam getting a shot at Scheierman with Stevie on Nembhard and OMax on Kaluma.
Excited for this one! Depth us heavily in our favor. Wear 'em out!
He'll be matched up with Kaluma when Kaluma and King are in. He'll be matched up on BS when King is out and Kaluma is playing the 5. Matching up only matters so much when you switch as often as our defense does.
The nice thing if Kalky is out is that Kaluma at the 5 would create mismatches for most teams. Oso is fully capable of guarding Kaluma.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 09:47:13 AM
Just saw on Twitter that we have only won 1 of our last 8 against Creighton? Is that true?
I thought we had a huge winning streak against them prior to the 3 losses last year. I guess the COVID season is easy to forget.
Sadly, there isn't a way to verify that
I missed you.
Quote from: TAMU, the Wizard of MU Basketball on December 16, 2022, 11:19:12 AM
What about an easier win? Cause that's a good that would come from playing them without Kalkbrenner.
And also less risk of someone on our team contracting mono. Which I'd prefer even more.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 11:14:27 AM
True!
I hope Kalkbrenner plays. With Creighton on a 5 game losing streak, nothing good comes from playing them with him out.
Nobody will care or remember if Kalkbrenner plays tonight come March. I wouldn't hope he gets hurt to miss our game, but if he's going to be out I'm not going to complain about it.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 11:14:27 AM
True!
I hope Kalkbrenner plays. With Creighton on a 5 game losing streak, nothing good comes from playing them with him out.
What are you talking about.
A good that comes from it is a better chance to win. Which is what we need.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 16, 2022, 11:31:16 AM
What are you talking about.
A good that comes from it is a better chance to win. Which is what we need.
The long game is to be played, imo. Lose this game to give Creighton a quality road win without Kalk and also a false sense of security when Marquette goes to Omaha and we spring the surprise on them. Boom. Qualitier win
I hope Kalk doesn't play so we have a better chance of winning. Because I'm a fan of Marquette. And I want Marquette to win games and ultimately make the tournament and win some games there
Quote from: Tha Hound on December 16, 2022, 11:48:27 AM
I hope Kalk doesn't play so we have a better chance of winning. Because I'm a fan of Marquette. And I want Marquette to win games and ultimately make the tournament and win some games there
Oso had his best game of the year last year in Milwaukee against Creighton. He will be an even bigger problem for Kalkbrenner this year as a distributor, especially if Kam, Kolek, Joplin etc. are knocking down 3's.
Quote from: Tha Hound on December 16, 2022, 11:48:27 AM
I hope Kalk doesn't play so we have a better chance of winning. Because I'm a fan of Marquette. And I want Marquette to win games and ultimately make the tournament and win some games there
Well let's go all the way; I hope they forfeit because I want Marquette to win games anyway they can and ultimately make the tournament and win some games there.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 12:00:58 PM
Oso had his best game of the year last year in Milwaukee against Creighton. He will be an even bigger problem for Kalkbrenner this year as a distributor, especially if Kam, Kolek, Joplin etc. are knocking down 3's.
Oso's last game Vs Creighton — 14 minutes, zero points, 2 boards, 0 ast/blk/StL, 2 to's
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 09:47:13 AM
Just saw on Twitter that we have only won 1 of our last 8 against Creighton? Is that true?
I thought we had a huge winning streak against them prior to the 3 losses last year. I guess the COVID season is easy to forget.
We're 1-7 in our last 8, but 7-7 in our last 14.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 16, 2022, 11:25:35 AM
Nobody will care or remember if Kalkbrenner plays tonight come March. I wouldn't hope he gets hurt to miss our game, but if he's going to be out I'm not going to complain about it.
This, obviously.
On December 16th, 1940, Creighton beat Marquette 57–12. Within a year, Pearl Harbor was bombed. Makes you think
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 16, 2022, 12:16:01 PM
Oso's last game Vs Creighton — 14 minutes, zero points, 2 boards, 0 ast/blk/StL, 2 to's
yeah, but this is oso 2 point O
Quote from: Jay Bee on December 16, 2022, 12:16:01 PM
Oso's last game Vs Creighton — 14 minutes, zero points, 2 boards, 0 ast/blk/StL, 2 to's
Such a perfect encapsulation of this place hahaha
Quote from: JakeBarnes on December 16, 2022, 11:25:00 AM
And also less risk of someone on our team contracting mono. Which I'd prefer even more.
Good point. Is there a quick test we can force him to take if we seem him near the building.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 16, 2022, 12:17:01 PM
We're 1-7 in our last 8, but 7-7 in our last 14.
Haha! Crazy.
Quote from: Tha Hound on December 16, 2022, 11:48:27 AM
I hope Kalk doesn't play so we have a better chance of winning. Because I'm a fan of Marquette. And I want Marquette to win games and ultimately make the tournament and win some games there
I'm hoping none of their players play. It would be a bold strategy, and I'd like to see how it would work out for them.
Quote from: Tha Hound on December 16, 2022, 11:48:27 AM
I hope Kalk doesn't play so we have a better chance of winning. Because I'm a fan of Marquette. And I want Marquette to win games and ultimately make the tournament and win some games there
Street clothes at shootaround
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 01:58:45 PM
Street clothes at shootaround
Sounds like you've analyzed all the data and are going with Georgia Tech by 3.
Quote from: MU82 on December 16, 2022, 02:01:08 PM
Sounds like you've analyzed all the data and are going with Georgia Tech by 3.
Still obsessing over that? Interesting to know!
Quote from: Goose on December 16, 2022, 11:19:59 AM
I don't care who plays for Creighton, just get the win!
Goose,
We need to punish them in the paint whether Kalky is there or not. This is a game where the mentality should be score at will and destroy their will. They can't guard and are streaky from the perimeter. Win in the paint, win at the FT line, take high percentage shots, value the rock, and usurp G1 on the BEast schedule.
Muggsy
Imo, this is a very big game for the boys. We need to get out of the gate quickly in the BE. I'll take any win, but expecting a very solid performance.
I really like our team this year compared to the rest of the conference. We're obviously not going to win every game, but the only games I'd confidently bet against MU are the two vs. UCONN and @ Xavier.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 16, 2022, 03:17:48 PM
I really like our team this year compared to the rest of the conference. We're obviously not going to win every game, but the only games I'd confidently bet against MU are the two vs. UCONN and @ Xavier.
What games are you confidently betting for them the rest of the way?
Quote from: Goose on December 16, 2022, 03:14:30 PM
Muggsy
Imo, this is a very big game for the boys. We need to get out of the gate quickly in the BE. I'll take any win, but expecting a very solid performance.
Perhaps a few more touches for Mr. Ighodaro this evening?
Muggsy
I hope they continue to get to the basket. If they continue to get a ton of open looks they should roll.
Quote from: Goose on December 16, 2022, 03:42:17 PM
Muggsy
I hope they continue to get to the basket. If they continue to get a ton of open looks they should roll.
We're on the same page Goose. Although you're probably a little less anxious about things. Vitally important to get the W.
We don't know yet, but assuming Kalkbrenner doesn't play I really hope Shaka has drawn up much of the same gameplan as in recent games- get into the paint early and often and send Creighton reeling.
I'd especially like to see Oso get to work on the dribble in and around the paint against their freshman big, who is bigger/thicker than Kbrenn but surely much less nimble.
Make that kid wish he didn't have to guard such a skilled athletic big, and he will get flustered and foul.
Then good luck to them with whoever is behind him in the rotation.
Let's goooo
https://twitter.com/John_Fanta/status/1603893559094034433?t=fx2GyagBGJT6mgujazsHgg&s=19
Fanta just about lost it when Shaka mentioned that when they faced off against a recent McDonalds All American, he told Kam that he's a BurgerKing All American and BurgerKing can be better. What a quote.
COLE
Walkons really destroying our NET.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 16, 2022, 09:29:17 PM
Walkons really destroying our NET.
Shameful. This is why free throws matter
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 16, 2022, 09:30:19 PM
Shameful. This is why free throws matter
Should be a NET bonus for scoring 69 points, though.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 16, 2022, 09:32:15 PM
Should be a NET bonus for scoring 69 points, though.
It was pretty nice
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on December 16, 2022, 09:32:15 PM
Should be a NET bonus for scoring 69 points, though.
Excellent point
I'm going to go with good.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 16, 2022, 06:03:40 PM
https://twitter.com/John_Fanta/status/1603893559094034433?t=fx2GyagBGJT6mgujazsHgg&s=19
Fanta just about lost it when Shaka mentioned that when they faced off against a recent McDonalds All American, he told Kam that he's a BurgerKing All American and BurgerKing can be better. What a quote.
I've never really heard Fanta before. He is really good and seems extremely knowledgeable about Big East basketball. Nice interview with Shaka.
He has been FANTAstic for BE the last couple few years. Has worked his ass off for 5+ years delivering content and promoting his brand. Love his enthusiasm.
Love 5he post game presser look. ;D
Quote from: LloydsLegs on December 17, 2022, 05:30:46 PM
He has been FANTAstic for BE the last couple few years. Has worked his ass off for 5+ years delivering content and promoting his brand. Love his enthusiasm.
+1
He's extremely knowledgeable with a genuine enthusiasm. Always a great listen.
Quote from: LloydsLegs on December 17, 2022, 05:30:46 PM
He has been FANTAstic for BE the last couple few years. Has worked his ass off for 5+ years delivering content and promoting his brand. Love his enthusiasm.
FAN boi