AND THEY DIDN'T
1. I am starting to worry about the switching all 5 spots defense. I do not like watching TK, Kam, and Steve guarding the post. PTSD flashbacks to the Wojo defense.
2. Sean out for the game. Kam ineffective after the hip injury. MU depth tested. Need both to get healthy. Suit up, Emarion.
3. David Joplin, knowing he isn't coming out, lights up. Loved TK talking absolute crap to him after that brain dead heat check 3 airball. Have yourself a day, young man. It was a long week and the board had to talk about something, but does anyone want to revisit their thoughts on playing Gold more than Joplin? Asking for a friend.
4. The scouting report on OMax is when he starts to drive to get a hand in from help. OMax isn't giving it up once he has two feet in the paint. The next step in his development is to tighten up his dribble and learn how to pass off the drive. He never stopped working on defense. Love the attitude. Love the motor.
5. TK and Oso. The twin pillars. What a luxury to have those two passing and finishing.
6. Second half adjustment..... make shots.
7. It was a sloppy first half. Struggled to find rhythm after a week off and adjusting their rotation.
8. But you know, first place in the Big East. Boo-yah.
edit: Somehow I typed over that first line and missed it. Mea Culpa.
Can we banish the all the COLE with the panties in a bunch about playing at Wintrust now?
Quote from: PointWarrior on January 28, 2023, 02:59:10 PM
Can we banish the all the COLE with the panties in a bunch about playing at Wintrust now?
I'm worried they'll be overconfident now
I'm gonna keep this short (no pun intended). I love this team.
Is this title a wordsmithed plan B? We crushed them!
This team is so fun. Playing for each other. The culture around the program is just incredible.
Joplin is our Michael Beasley and I mean that in the best way possible.
Just another day at office for the Warriors. Another step forward and great second half performance.
Hopefully Jones/Jones are okay.
Tower hammered?
For Muggsy
(//)
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 28, 2023, 03:00:57 PM
I'm gonna keep this short (no pun intended). I love this team.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 28, 2023, 02:59:57 PM
I'm worried they'll be overconfident now
I think Wednesday's game will be a reverse trap game
Like how the team played solid team ball in the second half . That broke the spirit of the Blue Demons
Don't look now but our Kenpom D up to 67 post win
Just an interesting side note:
Oso has made his last 12 shots, has not missed in two games.
In last four games, he is 23 for 26 from the field, that is 88%.
Averaging seven shots a game. Not bad, maybe shoot more.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 28, 2023, 03:00:57 PM
I'm gonna keep this short (no pun intended). I love this team.
You aren't kidding.
It was a Jop well done!
Quote from: Tha Hound on January 28, 2023, 03:21:31 PM
Don't look now but our Kenpom D up to 67 post win
I expect MU's defensive numbers to improve with two against Butler, one against Georgetown, and DePaul at home remaining.
On the other hand, Creighton will probably put up 80+.
Quote from: Tha Hound on January 28, 2023, 03:21:31 PM
Don't look now but our Kenpom D up to 67 post win
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Love the passing. Love the focus. Love this team.
Quote from: DoctorV on January 28, 2023, 03:28:01 PM
It was a Jop well done!
And that's a pun well done!
Love this team.
For anyone that was at today's game what was the estimated percentage of Marquette fans in attendance?
Quote from: tower912 on January 28, 2023, 03:29:57 PM
I expect MU's defensive numbers to improve with two against Butler, one against Georgetown, and DePaul at home remaining.
On the other hand, Creighton will probably put up 80+.
As long as we score 1 more point than them, I don't care.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401485238
Box score
Quote from: Superfan on January 28, 2023, 04:05:47 PM
For anyone that was at today's game what was the estimated percentage of Marquette fans in attendance?
The ESPN recap says "Marquette has a strong alumni base in the area, so its fans made up about half the crowd."
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401485238 (https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401485238)
As 'bad' as OMax was said to be, 13-8.
Quote from: cheebs09 on January 28, 2023, 03:33:29 PM
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70....
Quote from: tower912 on January 28, 2023, 02:54:12 PM
AND THEY DIDN'T
1. I am starting to worry about the switching all 5 spots defense. I do not like watching TK, Kam, and Steve guarding the post. PTSD flashbacks to the Wojo defense.
2. Sean out for the game. Kam ineffective after the hip injury. MU depth tested. Need both to get healthy. Suit up, Emarion.
3. David Joplin, knowing he isn't coming out, lights up. Loved TK talking absolute crap to him after that brain dead heat check 3 airball. Have yourself a day, young man. It was a long week and the board had to talk about something, but does anyone want to revisit their thoughts on playing Gold more than Joplin? Asking for a friend.
4. The scouting report on OMax is when he starts to drive to get a hand in from help. OMax isn't giving it up once he has two feet in the paint. The next step in his development is to tighten up his dribble and learn how to pass off the drive. He never stopped working on defense. Love the attitude. Love the motor.
5. TK and Oso. The twin pillars. What a luxury to have those two passing and finishing.
6. Second half adjustment..... make shots.
7. It was a sloppy first half. Struggled to find rhythm after a week off and adjusting their rotation.
8. But you know, first place in the Big East. Boo-yah.
edit: Somehow I typed over that first line and missed it. Mea Culpa.
I saw the game a bit differently:
1. Switch away...I trust our coaches to understand when this creates issues...
2. Kam needs to be healthy. I like SJ...but they are fine without him.
3. Agreed...but second game in a row that I believe he's played better defense as well.
4. If the scouting report is to "get a hand in" he will abuse mismatches. I don't see him struggle to pass out of the double, but I do think he can mature with the use of his speed. Oso gets this so well...there's a time when you can be a little methodical and a time to attack the rim quickly.
5. No doubt.
6. Second half adjustment...move the dang ball...less isolation ball and more team ball.
7. Yup.
8. I was so excited when MU landed Shaka...had what I thought were huge expectations...didn't expect to be sitting atop the BEAST.
9. OUR REBOUNDING LOOKED BETTER THAN EVER.
Quote from: avid1010 on January 28, 2023, 05:05:27 PM
9. OUR REBOUNDING LOOKED BETTER THAN EVER.
+12 on the boards.
Oso with 8 assists.
Nice
Quote from: nyg on January 28, 2023, 03:27:11 PM
Just an interesting side note:
Oso has made his last 12 shots, has not missed in two games.
In last four games, he is 23 for 26 from the field, that is 88%.
Averaging seven shots a game. Not bad, maybe shoot more.
Maybe he has shot the shots he needs to take and that is why.
I give DPU a ton of credit for the defensive effort. They gave Marquette fits in the first half. But they couldn't last after 30 minutes when Marquette just started pouring it on. Second game in a row where the Warriors just laid down the hammer in the second half. Just beautiful.