Get the Wahl clippers ready.
Muggsy, you know the drill. You ready?
Oso gets Sanogo in foul trouble, and is SOTG.
We won a game with Newsie in town last weekend. We can win this one too.
Go Warriors!!!
LFG!!!
LET'S FREAKING GO!!!!!!!
Let's Goo Marquette!!!
We will go to Stevie early for a 3 to get things moving. If he hits, look out!
Here's hoping both teams play with great enthusiasm and energy and represent their universities and themselves quite well tonight.
Start the bus
We need Omax to be something that I don't believe he can be
Oso should have dunked that O reb.
Quote from: Daniel on February 07, 2023, 05:27:59 PM
We will go to Stevie early for a 3 to get things moving. If he hits, look out!
Not a 3 but crazy make!
UConn is on pace to shoot 100% from 3. Doubt that's sustainable
OMax desperately needs to develop a move off of the straight line drive. And Kolek needs to find a way to drive right.
I don't think Oso's head wasn't in the game against Butler. I think the passing lanes are smaller.
Brutal foul there. Need to wake the H up.
Quote from: Miss Katie's on February 07, 2023, 05:37:19 PM
Not a 3 but crazy make!
Ha yeah. I think he will keep going. We are driving to the rim with purpose but missing some. Have we taken an outside shot yet?
Good energy to start, now settle in and get good movement and shots on offense. OMax gonna have to bring it
We've been sloppy and not crisp moving the ball. Need to tighten that up now
Offense is woof so far.
D has been great aside from the dumb Omax foul.
2 buckets were because of our offense giving transition and the 3 was a complete prayer.
Speaking off Omax dumb foul, he also needs to wake the hell up on O
Need better ball movement and less iso ball. Have to get Kam involved. Jop time?
Uconn hacking away, banging our guys and refs allowing it. Hope the non calls go both ways.
Quote from: willie warrior on February 07, 2023, 05:40:33 PM
Uconn hacking away, banging our guys and refs allowing it. Hope the non calls go both ways.
I'd prefer to win without cheating
Stupid foul by Prosper
We've developed a terrible habit of dribbling into the paint and picking our dribble up
Chase has to shoot that
No foul on that play.
Didn't see a foul there.
Quote from: NickelDimer on February 07, 2023, 05:43:09 PM
We've developed a terrible habit of dribbling into the paint and picking our dribble up
And turning our backs in the process
Better pull their heads out of their asses
Raftery cannot talk.
So, we've decided not to compete today. Cool.
Haven't really had a really bad game so far this season.
Had to type that tonight because I might not be able to tomorrow
Awful start. Have to get it together right fking now.
Glad the chuck up 3s are going down for them now and not late
This is gonna be a bad one folks
Part of what's incredible about this run this season is that teams come out shooting like this EVERY GAME. It is truly insane.
Need to start moving the ball.
Ya'll fooled yourself again this year. Welcome to the February flop.
I'm thinking they'll start missing some threes.
BEN!!! Let's go now!!
There goes cam for the whole half
Think I am going to do that cleaning the Missus has wanted me to do for a while now .....
Got them right where we want them. Or it's gonna be a blowout. Hard to tell.
They can't shoot like this all night
Intentionally no punctuation because I haven't decided if that's a question or a statement
Don't think our KenPom O or D ratings are getting any better tonight.
Just silly shooting for UCONN. Hang around and a major regression is coming for this overrated Huskies team.
No foul on Kam but we are sloppy with the ball and missing everything. Whee. Need someone to step up. Let's go
Yikes. Can we hot a shot? And no call knocking Kolek over
Get it to 8 by halftime and see what happens.
Needed that foul. Knock down three here and find a way to swing momentum.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 07, 2023, 05:46:20 PM
I'm thinking they'll start missing some threes.
Let us know when. They are unconscious
Your top 10 Marquette Golden Eagles.
Quote from: Daniel on February 07, 2023, 05:49:22 PM
No foul on Kam but we are sloppy with the ball and missing everything. Whee. Need something ne to step up. Let's go
Yikes. Can we hot a shot? And no call knocking Kolek over
They're letting UConn liberally use the body when we are driving the paint.
Long way to go but would be nice to stop digging the hole. OMax needs to stop the whole flailing thing, he's off balance ALL the time. Let's go boys!
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 05:49:57 PM
Needed that foul. Knock down three here and find a way to swing momentum.
Even when they are playing well, I don't anticipate MU hitting 3 FT's
Gotta try some junk defense just to switch it up and pray not to get annihilated on the glass.
UConn isn't going to shoot 70% all night, but got to change something up here.
Lemme guess...you guys are going to start talking February fade?
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 05:50:23 PM
Your top 10 Marquette Golden Eagles.
The edge lord has returned. Enjoy your ejaculation.
Is it a February fade when you get the crap kicked out of you?
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 05:50:23 PM
Your top 10 Marquette Golden Eagles.
How many different screen names do you use here NLW?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 07, 2023, 05:51:37 PM
Lemme guess...you guys are going to start talking February fade?
The good news is, you know an idiot when they talk about the February fade in a serious manner
Prosper has just been MIA the past few games
FOCUS!!! Let's wake the H up!
NOW!!
Hurley basically telling his guys to not help and cut off passes. Ball handlers going to need to finish
Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 07, 2023, 05:52:26 PM
How many different screen names do you use here NLW?
To be fair, fartley used to post pretty positively about Marquette until last spring. He got mad when people made fun of his negativity and he decided to go all heel
May not hurt to have Prosper on the bench.
UCONN bumping a lot. Gotta stay in sync.
There's the first horrible charge call of the game. Should be in for at least one or two more.
Hey they missed a shot. We didn't rebound it. But they missed.
Huh, so tripping is legal tonight and MU isn't allowed to call TO's
Kolek tripped 36 inches from the ref and no call. Followed by refusing to grant the timeout with clear possession.
Just standing around and not blocking out on the glass.
The refs are...the least of our issues.
Getting manhandled
Not saying we are in e February Fade (TM), but MU has not played well for large parts of the last 3 games and some of our main guys have been struggling.
they can't miss. we can't shoot.
Literally EVERY a thing going UCONN's way. Mostly deserved but even the undeserved too
Not playing MU hoops right now. Lost our poise.
Where was this UConn when they hosted Xavier? Why couldn't we get sleepwalking UConn?
Baylor in reverse.
Quote from: Norm on February 07, 2023, 05:57:42 PM
Not saying we are in e February Fade (TM), but MU has not played well for large parts of the last 3 games and some of our main guys have been struggling.
Well, we are doing nothing right. Can't shot, can't defend, can't rebound. Must change here and now
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 07, 2023, 05:52:49 PM
The good news is, you know an idiot when they talk about the February fade in a serious manner
You know you have an even bigger idiot when you find someone who refuses to acknowledge the truth.
lol games over 25% into it. UConn was due for a game like this and MU was due for a beat down at least once this year. F in sucks how pathetic this is but oh well like this game matters
We can learn something from this if they want to.
Who becomes a leader through adversity?
Who steps up and changes things?
Who can get better?
Writing was on the wall the last two games.
down 20 in 11 minutes, offensive is truly broken 3 games in a row... February starting to look familiar...
Have to punch back right now.
Burn the tape. Move on. Let the trolls troll. Smoke a bowl. Eat some Doritos and take a walk and enjoy some nice bourbon and go to bed
If I was Hurley I'd tell them to shoot as soon as they cross mid court. They haven't found a shot they couldn't hit so far so why waste time passing around
You gotta hand it to Marquette. When the wheels fall off they fall off spectacularly. Usually they save these types of performances for the tourney.
0 assists so far.
Cretins of the Scoop: Unite!
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 05:59:40 PM
You know you have an even bigger idiot when you find someone who refuses to acknowledge the truth.
Double down just to remove all doubt (not that there was any)
Main thing here is to keep morale high.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 05:58:14 PM
Not playing MU hoops right now. Lost our poise.
Actually, they are playing Marquette end of the season hoops. Right on schedule.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:01:04 PM
You gotta hand it to Marquette. When the wheels fall off they fall off spectacularly. Usually they save these types of performances for the tourney.
Get the help you need, little guy.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17955-micropenis
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 06:01:20 PM
0 assists so far.
they don't have to help because our guys can't beat anyone off the dribble
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 07, 2023, 05:59:46 PM
We can learn something from this if they want to.
Who becomes a leader through adversity?
Who steps up and changes things?
Who can get better?
First thing to do is fix something now. No one can hit a shot and he's had a lot of guys in. Defense. Well UConn shooting 71%. That can't last. Rebound - we do not crash the boards.
We have no answer in the paint.
There goes the 10 rank.
Quote from: NickelDimer on February 07, 2023, 06:01:32 PM
Double down just to remove all doubt (not that there was any)
Let him have his moment to shine. He's been itching to post all year about them sucking. It's a great night for him.
Quote from: Johnny B on February 07, 2023, 05:59:43 PM
lol games over 25% into it. UConn was due for a game like this and MU was due for a beat down at least once this year. F in sucks how pathetic this is but oh well like this game matters
The excuses you all make are hilarious.
Time for a 12-15 point run. Oso has been invisible. Play with less hesitation and use the shot fake. Attack!
Quote from: willie warrior on February 07, 2023, 06:02:29 PM
We have no answer in the paint.
There goes the 10 rank.
And we have to hit some shots. Wow
Will Hawkins ever miss???
This is our trap game before Gtown on Saturday.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:01:55 PM
Actually, they are playing Marquette end of the season hoops. Right on schedule.
This guy 100% get an erection watching them struggle.
Is Hawkins related to Greg Elliot? He looks like he could be his little brother
Incredibly frustrating 14 mins.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:02:40 PM
The excuses you all make are hilarious.
What excuse? I said it was pathetic. But it is one game on the road to a ranked team. This is the first blow out of the year. U sound fucking dumb.
Let's go on a little 5 minute run,
In one game Marquette is doing everything they can to throw away everything they've done this year. This is the kind of embarrassing performance in a highly visible game that sends you plummeting down the rankings and the s-curve. But you all keep pretending like this team will be fine.
Quote from: RushmoreAcademy on February 07, 2023, 06:05:11 PM
This guy 100% get an erection watching them struggle.
He would if he was capable of having one.
The MUScoop Ignore function will set you (and the rest of us) free
Haven't made a single 3. We're playing out of control.
Maybe that Ben triple changes things.
I don't even know what a foul is anymore
How was that an and 1? FK.
Illegal screen followed by an NBA continuation call in favor of UCONN. Sorry for anyone who says officiating doesn't matter. It's probably responsible for 10 points of this disparity.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 06:08:28 PM
How was that an and 1? FK.
About the third or fourth brutal call in the Huskies favor.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 06:07:09 PM
He would if he was capable of having one.
When you can't dispute the facts you can only resort to personal insults. You're like a little Donald Trump.
When did they go to the NBA and-one calls?
UConn is banging us allover the place and we hardly get a call. We breathe near them. Foul. Of course you have to hit shots and we have been poor. Ben go!
Bad match up for us.
Im just happy we got the win at home. I always had Uconn as 2 Ls so the fact we got one is great.
Path is still in front of us. But this one is not fun.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:08:59 PM
When you can't dispute the facts you can only resort to personal insults. You're like a little Donald Trump.
Please relax. Open another bag of doritos.
Keep fighting. Get this to 12
BEN!
Quote from: Daniel on February 07, 2023, 06:06:57 PM
Let's go on a little 5 minute run,
Maybe they can score more points than what the UConn lead is. 20 to 20 now.
Total crap on all the fouls on MU. Man. They have bodied us every time and nothing
Then again, Ben is our hot shooter. Everyone else is in the dust
You have got to be f ucking kidding me with that call.
Jesus christ. No way to get back in if it keeps getting called like this.
The good news is Ben Gold is playing his best game. The bad news is Ben Gold is the only competent offensive player wearing a light blue uniform on the court so far
Ben looks great.
What are these calls that UCONN is getting on their end? Clingan wasn't fouled. Newton got an NBA continuation. Tough.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:08:59 PM
When you can't dispute the facts you can only resort to personal insults. You're like a little Donald Trump.
You're projecting, Biff.
Those of us who don't live in fantasy land and have watched this team for the past decade knew this was coming. You all chose to pretend this year was different like you have the past decade. Now you can't handle the truth so you lash out. Sorry your Hope's have been dashed yet again.
We have no answer in the paint.
There goes the 10 rank.
I think that was the first time this year I saw MU lose the starting jump ball. Omen? Don't be superstitious. UConn came with energy right out of the gate. Hit so many threes and easy layups. Ouch. And then the bench came in. I would expect Smart to wait longer but the team is used to short segments to stay fresh. Jackson. Jackson. Wait until Sonago gets going. and they're rebounding and putting it back. Truly an ugly start. Don't panic. Defense will turn this around. Go on a run. Cut down the lead. Guys with 2 fouls? I don't care. You can't take them home. Fight even if you foul out. I don't expect these kids to call for the bus at the half. It's not over. It's never over. The back court pressure is affecting MU and that surprises me. I know they want to run but they can get it up and get good shots if they move the ball. Rushing it to score quickly. Patience. Creep back.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:11:55 PM
Those of us who don't live in fantasy land and have watched this team for the past decade knew this was coming. You all chose to pretend this year was different like you have the past decade. Now you can't handle the truth so you lash out. Sorry your Hope's have been dashed yet again.
Imagine being stupid enough to think the last decade will have any relevance to what will happen in February 2023.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:11:55 PM
Those of us who don't live in fantasy land and have watched this team for the past decade knew this was coming. You all chose to pretend this year was different like you have the past decade. Now you can't handle the truth so you lash out. Sorry your Hope's have been dashed yet again.
You tried hard to make this point against Nova but unfortunately for you they won.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 06:11:23 PM
You're projecting, Biff.
No easier person to get to on this board than you. You are a fragile snowflake my friend.
Double team a guy behind the 3 pt line and both MU players move to the side to offer an open lane to the basket. Unreal
Quote from: willie warrior on February 07, 2023, 06:12:01 PM
We have no answer in the paint.
There goes the 10 rank.
Who the hell cares? Not one person thought we'd get that high this year. Beat Georgetown and we fall to 14 or 15. Boohoo
Get this to 12.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 07, 2023, 06:13:21 PM
You tried hard to make this point against Nova but unfortunately for you they won.
😂 barely and they're definitely not playing like crap so far this month.
Getting killed in paint so we play 4 guards
Quote from: willie warrior on February 07, 2023, 06:15:59 PM
Getting killed in paint so we play 4 guards
Put in the 7-footers
They barely won! Lol what an idiot
We have had some open looks. Just missing them. Give Ben the ball
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 07, 2023, 06:00:46 PM
Burn the tape. Move on. Let the trolls troll. Smoke a bowl. Eat some Doritos and take a walk and enjoy some nice bourbon and go to bed
Are you me?!?!?
If Jop and Kam are going to 0'fer there will be no comeback
Getting good looks - just need the shots to start falling.
Ben Gold sits in first class on the flight home. The rest take a bus. He's the only one giving a full effort on both ends
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 06:10:58 PM
The good news is Ben Gold is playing his best game. The bad news is Ben Gold is the only competent offensive player wearing a light blue uniform on the court so far
I'll take the ass kicking for a Ben Gold breakout that pays off from here
Imagine being so oblivious to reality that you thought this season was different.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆
Unreal.
Was there even a marginal chance that heave wouldn't go in? No, the answer is no there wasn't
Man....that really hurt. Fk.
Fitting end to that bullshit half.
Yup.
Are you fucking kidding me?
Plz turn off the Game Genie
The trolls are out in force. Whatever. They are right until MU proves them wrong.
Damn, of course that goes in. Honestly, the boys stepped it up just missed some big, wide open threes. Kolek playing with some energy, Ben and Stevie brought it. We may not win, but we will claw back a bit
Let's see what's in the liquor cabinet...
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on February 07, 2023, 06:23:20 PM
Damn, of course that goes in. Honestly, the boys stepped it up just missed some big, wide open threes. Kolek playing with some energy, Ben and Stevie brought it. We may not win, but we will claw back a bit
Agreed - we're close to making this a game.
Not going to win many games when Prosper, Ighodaro and Joplin don't make a single field goal in the first half.
Need to hit some perimeter jumpers tonight and going forward.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 06:17:58 PM
If Jop and Kam are going to 0'fer there will be no comeback
Everyone but Gold ofer.... 2 for 12 threes. Difference in game, along by two buzzer beater threes by UConn. On first possession and last, and that's 6 crazy, lucky points.
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2023, 06:22:52 PM
The trolls are out in force. Whatever. They are right until MU proves them wrong.
Finally one of you Scoopers who realized the truth. Marquette is who we thought they are until they prove they aren't. So far they are falling into all the old patterns. Anyone who expects the outcome to be different is just being blindly hopeful.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:21:12 PM
Imagine being so oblivious to reality that you thought this season was different.
Trying to put myself in the shoes of someone who posts on a college basketball message board only to troll when the team is playing poorly. It's hard to fully wrap the mind around it. One thing I'm sure about: your life is deeply sad.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 06:13:02 PM
Imagine being stupid enough to think the last decade will have any relevance to what will happen in February 2023.
I agree with this analysis.
As for the game - Fitting end the half. This is us versus Baylor where everything is going nearly perfect for UCONN.
Great to see Ben Gold make an impact. Oso lack of outside shooting really challenging us as teams are dropping off him at the elbow and just quick first step doesn't matter as the defender has enough cushion.
Need OMax to get out of his funk.
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2023, 06:22:52 PM
The trolls are out in force. Whatever. They are right until MU proves them wrong.
You can't prove something wrong when one loss = fade or whatever garbage they're peddling. Marquette could have won tonight and Saturday but lost to X and it'd be the same BS.
You don't get the nations best offense or one of the best by smoke and mirrors or being the same old team. It's lazy and stupid sports fan Joe Beer Gut trash
Cut it to 10 by ten minute mark and see what happens. Win some battles early and get a little run to start the half. Like the St. John's game, we should be down 25+ at half
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2023, 06:22:52 PM
The trolls are out in force. Whatever. They are right until MU proves them wrong.
Dumb post.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on February 07, 2023, 06:27:41 PM
I agree with this analysis.
As for the game - Fitting end the half. This is us versus Baylor where everything is going nearly perfect for UCONN.
Great to see Ben Gold make an impact. Oso lack of outside shooting really challenging us as teams are dropping off him at the elbow and just quick first step doesn't matter as the defender has enough cushion.
Need OMax to get out of his funk.
Yet somehow it's February and the wheels are falling off again. Guess the coaches and team refuse to learn from past mistakes.
Hopefully BG ends up a brightside from this game and he carries some momentum down the stretch
Quote from: Elonsmusk on February 07, 2023, 06:27:41 PM
I agree with this analysis.
As for the game - Fitting end the half. This is us versus Baylor where everything is going nearly perfect for UCONN.
Great to see Ben Gold make an impact. Oso lack of outside shooting really challenging us as teams are dropping off him at the elbow and just quick first step doesn't matter as the defender has enough cushion.
Need OMax to get out of his funk.
Agree on the last two. Teams are figuring out how to play Oso now.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:29:12 PM
Yet somehow it's February and the wheels are falling off again. Guess the coaches and team refuse to learn from past mistakes.
What's eating you at home? Why are you seeking conflict with anonymous strangers online?
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2023, 06:22:52 PM
The trolls are out in force. Whatever. They are right until MU proves them wrong.
Garbage post, you're better than that Tower
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 07, 2023, 06:28:27 PM
You can't prove something wrong when one loss = fade or whatever garbage they're peddling. Marquette could have won tonight and Saturday but lost to X and it'd be the same BS.
You don't get the nations best offense or one of the best by smoke and mirrors or being the same old team. It's lazy and stupid sports fan Joe Beer Gut trash
And yet they look like the same old team. February fade in full effect. Are they still the nations best offense? How's the February offense been?
Quote from: Goose on February 07, 2023, 06:28:33 PM
Cut it to 10 by ten minute mark and see what happens. Win some battles early and get a little run to start the half. Like the St. John's game, we should be down 25+ at half
I'm encouraged by the last 4-6 minutes of the first half. We could have clawed this down to 10 or 12 with a few bounces going our way.
Second half team.
Quote from: TwoWords on February 07, 2023, 06:25:45 PM
Trying to put myself in the shoes of someone who posts on a college basketball message board only to troll when the team is playing poorly. It's hard to fully wrap the mind around it. One thing I'm sure about: your life is deeply sad.
He is out on parole. Didn't have internet access while he was inside.
And then they hit the 3 before the half. As Verne said, "What a way to finish."
But MU is not done. We'll see what MU is made of. Some say it's a road game or it doesn't matter. It does. Fighting to stay on top, fighting to win is mandatory. Respect doesn't come easy. It will take an outstanding effort in the 2nd half. I expect to see a MU win. They have enough energy. Get some shots to fall. Get fouled. Get it close. Steal it.
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Oso, OMax, and Kam have been anemic thus far. Give UCONN credit for hitting shots but we can't have 3 of our 4 best players doing nothing out there. I think we let their hot start get to us and then lost our poise.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 07, 2023, 06:32:04 PM
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Haven't responded and reported like I normally do but we know all know that's Rocky's burner because he won't do anything.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:31:01 PM
And yet they look like the same old team. February fade in full effect. Are they still the nations best offense? How's the February offense been?
MU plays 8 games in February. What do you think their record will be in those games?
I do not think this game is over yet. No wiggle room, but quick start could turn the tide.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 06:32:36 PM
Oso, OMax, and Kam have been anemic thus far. Give UCONN credit for hitting shots but we can't have 3 of our 4 best players doing nothing out there. I think we let their hot start get to us and then lost our poise.
That's one theory. The other is that it's February and the wheels are coming off like they do every year. They will be 1-3 at best in this 4 game stretch and suddenly look like a very mediocre team.
Quote from: ChitownSpaceForRent on February 07, 2023, 06:30:58 PM
Garbage post, you're better than that Tower
I love this team. MU is losing to a ranked team on the road. I am not worried about it in the macro sense at all. But, it is a fair critique until it isn't anymore. It has been discussed ad nauseum in actual non-game threads. Scoopers convincing themselves this year is different. And I believe it will be. But right now, during this game, Farley has an opportunity to gloat. Can't take it personally or seriously.
Quote from: Goose on February 07, 2023, 06:34:49 PM
I do not think this game is over yet. No wiggle room, but quick start could turn the tide.
Agreed, though that half court buzzer beater hurt.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 07, 2023, 06:34:39 PM
MU plays 8 games in February. What do you think their record will be in those games?
4-4
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:36:47 PM
4-4
If that comes to fruition then I'd agree that would be a fade.
How is Farley now different than all the guys who bitched in every game, even wins, under Wojo? And you know who you are.
Same stuff, different poster.
Oso needs to do something
Oso, my man, do something
Oso should have gotten that rebound.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 06:40:50 PM
Oso, my man, do something
Completely asleep on that weak side reb.
Whoa. That was weird
All of you should want more. You should be fed up with teams that raise your expectations in December and January only to regress in February and March.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:34:59 PM
That's one theory. The other is that it's February and the wheels are coming off like they do every year. They will be 1-3 at best in this 4 game stretch and suddenly look like a very mediocre team.
U R a complete POS.....
For the love of god will you guys stop quoting the poster of the night
What on earth are we doing out there?
Quote from: MU86NC on February 07, 2023, 06:43:04 PM
U R a complete POS.....
Lol some of you need to get some perspective.
Welp, play soft get pounded. The effort just isn't there at the moment
We have 3 total assists.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 06:43:50 PM
For the love of god will you guys stop quoting the poster of the night
Yes, stop subjecting MUEng92 to my words. He's very upset and doesn't need to be traumatized even more.
"Every bucket seems like you're climbing a mountain for Marquette"
Yup
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on February 07, 2023, 06:45:13 PM
Welp, play soft get pounded. The effort just isn't there at the moment
Exactly right. Where's the fire and fury?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 06:44:07 PM
What on earth are we doing out there?
Getting embarrassed
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 07, 2023, 06:41:04 PM
Oso should have gotten that rebound.
Strength matters. Oso with one rebound so far, 10 for Sanogo/Clingan. That's why UConn doubling MU on rebounds.
Just don't lose by more then, like 12 and move on to Georgetown.
OMax and Oso need to hit the refresh button.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 06:45:19 PM
We have 3 total assists.
Well, assists require made shots as a follow up so...
Ughhh. Oso is killing me tonight.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 07, 2023, 06:47:14 PM
OMax and Oso need to hit the refresh button.
Starting to look like last years versions.
This looks like a St John's game.
We've forced at least 4 misses that they've gotten back this half.
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on February 07, 2023, 06:48:31 PM
Starting to look like last years versions.
Scoop may not have informed you but the past doesn't matter.
Gotta start boxing out - rebounding effort has been pathetic.
MU is getting exactly what their level of hustle is giving them. Two guys standing watching while UCONN picks up the loose ball for a layup
OMax, at least throw the ball at dudes feet, good god. I feel like we are trying to pick it up, but we still have to give smart effort. Block out, grab the ball, maybe try to dunk one over a guy.
Idk man. OMax looks dead tired again. Oso doesn't look tired but he does look overmatched.
I'd like to watch Ben Gold get more minutes tonight so those guys can get a break.
seen about enough of this crap, going to do some more productive...
Probably start my play list with this: https://youtu.be/uBpc9lq8cWU (https://youtu.be/uBpc9lq8cWU)
Put Gold in. At least he can shoot.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 06:49:04 PM
We've forced at least 4 misses that they've gotten back this half.
Damn right. Grab the fking ball!!
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2023, 06:38:39 PM
How is Farley now different than all the guys who bitched in every game, even wins, under Wojo? And you know who you are.
Same stuff, different poster.
Dumb post.
We cannot move the ball crisply and confidently. We are helter skelter and that can't win. It sure what happened to that confidence. UConn is doing a good job for sure, but we are sloppy on our own.
Shaka needs to get a big who can rebound in the portal this offseason. Can't do this again.
They should give Marquette 2 losses for this performance.
Very, very , very frustrating performance.
WOW,does this suck
Of course, Jop finally hits a 3 and they call a foul before the shot
Try some extended minutes with both Gold and Oso out there.
They're going to put a hundred on us.
The top 10 curse...
Had a feeling UCONN would come out to get revenge, cant win em all. One game doesnt make or break the season
It just is surprising to see the offense come to a sputtering halt when the games prior to Butler they looked so good.
We need to stop someone
Georgetown suddenly becomes a very important game after 3 straight uneven performances.
There is no chance this team beats Creighton or Xavier. I'm not even sure they'll beat Georgetown.
7 or 8 offensive boards for UConn this half already?
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:55:56 PM
There is no chance this team beats Creighton or Xavier. I'm not even sure they'll beat Georgetown.
We should quit and not play anymore games this year.
Will we ever get a d rebound?? WTF??
Wow, Paint Touched just posted that UCONN has rebounded 65% of the shots they've missed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 06:56:53 PM
Will we ever get a d rebound?? WTF??
Never getting a rebound, offense or defensive again.
On to baseball.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 07, 2023, 06:56:50 PM
We should quit and not play anymore games this year.
That probably would be less embarrassing. Wojo, I mean Shaka, should consider that.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 06:57:35 PM
Wow, Paint Touched just posted that UCONN has rebounded 65% of the shots they've missed.
Inexcusable.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 06:58:05 PM
That probably would be less embarrassing. Wojo, I mean Shaka, should consider that.
We should fire Shaka. And rehire wojo, and fire him.
Then bring back crean. He gives pizza to students.
Farley
I completely forgot about you. Welcome back for a couple of days.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 06:57:35 PM
Wow, Paint Touched just posted that UCONN has rebounded 65% of the shots they've missed.
Horrendous.
Horrible performance
This is 3 games in a row of not playing well ... but wow. This is BAD
The team was due for a blow out. This is the worst rebounding effort I can remember seeing though which is frustrating.
Quote from: Daniel on February 07, 2023, 06:51:51 PM
We cannot move the ball crisply and confidently. We are helter skelter and that can't win. It sure what happened to that confidence. UConn is doing a good job for sure, but we are sloppy on our own.
Dan, it's the boards. With 12 minutes left, UConn is doubling MU in rebounds 32 to 16. But its offensive boards UConn 15, MU 6. That's nine extra possessions and also a morale thing with players getting pounded.
Along with putrid three point shooting and UConn hot, recipe for disaster. It happens
absolute trash performance. the concerning thing isn't this one game (which would have really been a bonus win) but the fact that we really haven't played well 3 games in a row. Prosper has been just terrible.
Allene having the game of his UCONN season. 28% 3 point shooter. 21% 2pt FG shooter. 3/4 from 3 tonight. Got a couple of charging calls on Omax and Jop.
No need to jump off a cliff here...UCONN playing its A+ game. We haven't laid an egg all season long. It happens.
I've thankfully never seen a human be shot by a rifle at close range but if the body jerks as violently as the two UCONN players drawing "charges" tonight I'd be legitimately surprised
Quote from: warriors141 on February 07, 2023, 07:00:08 PM
absolute trash performance. the concerning thing isn't this one game (which would have really been a bonus win) but the fact that we really haven't played well 3 games in a row. Prosper has been just terrible.
Trade Prosper for a rack of basketballs.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 07:00:47 PM
I've thankfully never seen a human be shot by a rifle at close range but if the body jerks as violently as the two UCONN players drawing "charges" tonight I'd be legitimately surprised
Ban guns.
Daniel is spot-on here. We've been crazy Helter Skelter the entire game.
Quote from: Goose on February 07, 2023, 06:59:12 PM
Farley
I completely forgot about you. Welcome back for a couple of days.
Oh I'm sure I'll get banned for doing nothing. If you dare speak the truth you get labeled a troll and banned. No one who hurls personal insults gets banned but dare say that Marquette isn't that good and it's ban city.
OMax is out of control
The UConn half-court is so tight the MU offense is making bounce passes. Not a good sign. And I don't remember the Huskies missing a shot in the 2nd half. Ben Gold and Chase Ross are getting more minutes but I wanted them to get the experience after MU had a big lead. I guess it's an opportunity. UConn unstoppable tonight. They are talented. That's BE bb. It's part of the terrain. Nothing is easy and you can't take anything for granted.
Quote from: DrJay24 on February 07, 2023, 06:59:39 PM
The team was due for a blow out. This is the worst rebounding effort I can remember seeing though which is frustrating.
Rationalization
Oy vay Olivier
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:01:27 PM
Oh I'm sure I'll get banned for doing nothing. If you dare speak the truth you get labeled a troll and banned. No one who girls personal insults gets banned but dare say that Marquette isn't that good and it's ban city.
You do what to girls? Ban dis guy.
Zero dogs on the boards on this team. Desperately need someone.
Quote from: warriors141 on February 07, 2023, 07:00:08 PM
absolute trash performance. the concerning thing isn't this one game (which would have really been a bonus win) but the fact that we really haven't played well 3 games in a row. Prosper has been just terrible.
It's almost like there is a thing called the February fade....
Well, at least it took nearly 30 minutes of game time for the first airball. So we have that going for us.
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on February 07, 2023, 07:02:15 PM
Zero dogs on the boards on this team. Desperately need someone.
Huskies are dogs.
We are birds.
Quote from: oilcan on February 07, 2023, 07:01:54 PM
The UConn half-court is so tight the MU offense is making bounce passes. Not a good sign. And I don't remember the Huskies missing a shot in the 2nd half. Ben Gold and Chase Ross are getting more minutes but I wanted them to get the experience after MU had a big lead. I guess it's an opportunity. UConn unstoppable tonight. They are talented. That's BE bb. It's part of the terrain. Nothing is easy and you can't take anything for granted.
They've missed plenty in the 2nd half. They've just consistently got the offensive board.
Gold has his best game and his teammates don't pass him the ball the whole second half..
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:02:51 PM
It's almost like there is a thing called the February fade....
Is that your new hair style?
Call a time out and pull an Irish goodbye.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on February 07, 2023, 07:04:00 PM
Gold has his best game and his teammates don't pass him the ball the whole second half..
Bring back Warriors.
Does Hawkins also go by Chucky?
Quote from: manny31 on February 07, 2023, 07:04:39 PM
Call a time out and pull an Irish goodbye.
We already did.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 07:04:51 PM
Does Hawkins also go by Chucky?
Chucky plays for the badgers.
Wojo might as well put the walk-ons in right now. They couldn't be worse.
Seriously?!
No one saw this coming?
Anyone here who has watched the last 3 games could see this one coming by a mile.
Gotta hype up that XU matchup and keep it interesting.
Totally expected a loss and likely blow out. Happens to every team.
Looking forward to an early UCONN exit in March, BEast tourney and NCAA.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:05:52 PM
Wojo might as well put the walk-ons in right now. They couldn't be worse.
They were already released by the team.
Just get it to 20 by the 8 min mark.
The typical MU Feb slide was in evidence a few games ago and now it's getting into full swing. This is an ass kicking.
Quote from: jimmybutlerfanatic on February 07, 2023, 07:05:58 PM
Seriously?!
No one saw this coming?
Anyone here who has watched the last 3 games could see this one coming by a mile.
Gotta hype up that XU matchup and keep it interesting.
Totally expected a loss and likely blow out. Happens to every team.
Looking forward to an early UCONN exit in March, BEast tourney and NCAA.
I saw it coming
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:06:37 PM
Just get it to 20 by the 8 min mark.
This guy does maths.
Wow.....Oso.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:02:51 PM
It's almost like there is a thing called the February fade....
We will see. I hope and think you are wrong, this is the first blowout of the year. How many other teams can say that?. If you are indeed correct and the collapse happens again this program needs to do some serious soul searching if they care about winning
There is no one on the team having a good game. In any way you look at it. We just don't seem in sync out there either side of the ball. Odd. Opposite of how they played most of the year
Quote from: warriors141 on February 07, 2023, 07:07:41 PM
We will see. I hope and think you are wrong, this is the first blowout of the year. How many other teams can say that?. If you are indeed correct and the collapse happens again this program needs to do some serious soul searching if they care about winning
Why start soul searching now? It's only been a decade of trash.
Shaka is gonna have his work cut out for him to not let this absolute turd of a performance turn into a multi game slide.
No one is going to point out that UCONN players have 20% as many assists to MU players than MU players have ?
Quote from: Daniel on February 07, 2023, 07:08:46 PM
There is no one on the team having a good game. In any way you look at it.
The deflection counting guy is happy.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:08:57 PM
Why start soul searching now? It's only been a decade of trash.
most all of which with a different coach. teams don't just suck forever.......
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 07:09:20 PM
No one is going to point out that UCONN players have 20% as many assists to MU players than MU players have ?
Assists are only worth a dime.
Quote from: warriors141 on February 07, 2023, 07:07:41 PM
We will see. I hope and think you are wrong, this is the first blowout of the year. How many other teams can say that?. If you are indeed correct and the collapse happens again this program needs to do some serious soul searching if they care about winning
Why try to have a reasonable exchange with a baby-dicked troll?
39-19 on the glass is the stat that stands out among a ton of bad stats.
Quote from: warriors141 on February 07, 2023, 07:10:17 PM
most all of which with a different coach. teams don't just suck forever.......
Depaul has entered the chat.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 07:10:37 PM
39-19 on the glass is the stat that stands out among a ton of bad stats.
70% of stats are made up.
Down 20+ and attacking 7 footers at the rim is not a good plan for success
Quote from: warriors141 on February 07, 2023, 07:10:17 PM
most all of which with a different coach. teams don't just suck forever.......
You said Marquette was an NIT after they lost to Providence in December
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 07:10:31 PM
Why try to have a reasonable exchange with a baby-dicked troll?
This will help recruiting.
We seem to only get stops when they turn it over.
Quote from: warriors141 on February 07, 2023, 07:10:17 PM
most all of which with a different coach. teams don't just suck forever.......
I'm sure Depaul fans will be happy to learn this.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 07:12:14 PM
We seem to only get stops when they turn it over.
-Yogi Berra
Omax has been terrible lately
Hit a three here, continue to pressure them.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 07, 2023, 07:11:36 PM
Down 20+ and attacking 7 footers at the rim is not a good plan for success
We need the Stanford tree.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 07:10:31 PM
Why try to have a reasonable exchange with a baby-dicked troll?
Because he's not a fragile snowflake like you.
FK.
Someone start scouting transfer bigs.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:13:38 PM
Because he's not a fragile snowflake like you.
Thank you for admitting you're a baby-dicked troll. It's the first step towards recovery.
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on February 07, 2023, 07:13:53 PM
Someone start scouting transfer bigs.
Rebuild through the draft.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 07, 2023, 07:14:57 PM
Rebuild through the draft.
are we even recruiting any bigs?
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:13:38 PM
Because he's not a fragile snowflake like you.
Snowflakes are as fragile as wojo and Shaka combined.
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on February 07, 2023, 07:15:25 PM
are we even recruiting any bigs?
I'm not sure. I can't locate any sites that cover recruiting
No Bigs same old
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on February 07, 2023, 07:14:40 PM
Thank you for admitting you're a baby-dicked troll. It's the first step towards recovery.
#fragile
Quote from: MattyWarrior on February 07, 2023, 07:12:57 PM
Omax has been terrible lately
OMax, Oso, Kam have really struggled out there.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 07:16:42 PM
OMax, Oso, Kam have really struggled out there.
They're all pretty bad.
- Matt "Guitar" Murphy
This rebounding is inexcusable.
UConn has at least half of their offensive rebounds just standing there - horrible effort from us.
They aren't even going to give us the hollow moral victory of getting this under 10 with a 3 at the buzzer
18 freaking offensive rebs???
Inexcusable.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 07, 2023, 07:19:50 PM
UConn has at least half of their offensive rebounds just standing there - horrible effort from us.
Maybe we should try that strategy.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 07, 2023, 07:19:50 PM
UConn has at least half of their offensive rebounds just standing there - horrible effort from us.
It really seems we don't make much of an effort.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 07:19:52 PM
They aren't even going to give us the hollow moral victory of getting this under 10 with a 3 at the buzzer
Small victories are for small dicked trolls.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 07, 2023, 07:21:00 PM
Small victories are for small dicked trolls.
Late season victories are not for Marquette.
Refs fukked us with that block call.
Stevie with some good attacks.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 07:24:24 PM
Stevie with some good attacks.
No good attacks when we lose.
when is the raftery's whiskey going to kick in?
Quote from: vealdogs on February 07, 2023, 07:25:04 PM
when is the raftery's whiskey going to kick in?
11 pm est.
Crazy theory, but maybe this team follows Scoop's lead. Maybe the team reads Scoop in Dec and Jan and start to believe they really are a great team. So by the time they get to Feb and March they think they can just coast through the end of the year beating everyone. As they start to struggle they read the rationalizations and excuses on Scoop and just keep believing it's all fine and there is no reason for concern. Then suddenly it's round 1 of the tourney and they get smacked by 30 points. 🤷♂️
I said weeks ago if OMax doesn't start rebounding with consistency this team is in trouble.
At this point, if he doesn't start doing anything with consistency the season could be in trouble. He defends mid sized guards/wings well, but that's not enough.
This years team needs him.
Rebounding?! What rebounding?
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:26:03 PM
Crazy theory, but maybe this team follows Scoop's lead. Maybe the team reads Scoop in Dec and Jan and start to believe they really are a great team. So by the time they get to Feb and March they think they can just coast through the end of the year beating everyone. As they start to struggle they read the rationalizations and excuses on Scoop and just keep believing it's all fine and there is no reason for concern. Then suddenly it's round 1 of the tourney and they get smacked by 30 points. 🤷♂️
Source?
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 07, 2023, 07:20:32 PM
Maybe we should try that strategy.
Worked for Henry Ellanson!
Quote from: DoctorV on February 07, 2023, 07:26:55 PM
I said weeks ago if OMax doesn't start rebounding with consistency this team is in trouble.
At this point, if he doesn't start doing anything with consistency the season could be in trouble. He defends mid sized guards/wings well, but that's not enough.
This years team needs him.
Typical dentist.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:26:03 PM
Crazy theory, but maybe this team follows Scoop's lead. Maybe the team reads Scoop in Dec and Jan and start to believe they really are a great team. So by the time they get to Feb and March they think they can just coast through the end of the year beating everyone. As they start to struggle they read the rationalizations and excuses on Scoop and just keep believing it's all fine and there is no reason for concern. Then suddenly it's round 1 of the tourney and they get smacked by 30 points. 🤷♂️
You are kind of pathetic, but glad you read along when times are good.
Quote from: Boone on February 07, 2023, 07:27:30 PM
Rebounding?! What rebounding?
What?!? I can't hear you!
Stevie and Ben, and even Sean minus that awful decision to shoot a three, have brought it. Well done outta them. Very difficult to win when Oso and OMax are more than just non-factors. They have to be smarter and stronger. They have proven they can, so let's see how we react after three off games including this clunker.
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on February 07, 2023, 07:29:05 PM
Stevie and Ben, and even Sean minus that awful decision to shoot a three, have brought it. Well done outta them. Very difficult to win when Oso and OMax are more than just non-factors. They have to be smarter and stronger. They have proven they can, so let's see how we react after three off games including this clunker.
We are Marquette!
Wojo needs to tell the team to be goldfish.
Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on February 07, 2023, 07:29:05 PM
Stevie and Ben, and even Sean minus that awful decision to shoot a three, have brought it. Well done outta them. Very difficult to win when Oso and OMax are more than just non-factors. They have to be smarter and stronger. They have proven they can, so let's see how we react after three off games including this clunker.
I'm a little concerned that Oso and OMax are gassed. Kolek will be too if we don't manage his minutes better - like why is he in a game we are down 20 with 3 minutes left.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:31:29 PM
Wojo needs to tell the team to be goldfish.
Sand in a bottle, tip it over.
Zig is drunk. Thanks Marquette
Quote from: Johnny B on February 07, 2023, 07:32:24 PM
Zig is drunk. Thanks Marquette
I took some Krokodil today.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 06:57:35 PM
Wow, Paint Touched just posted that UCONN has rebounded 65% of the shots they've missed.
It's UP to 67% by the way
Quote from: Elonsmusk on February 07, 2023, 07:32:03 PM
I'm a little concerned that Oso and OMax are gassed. Kolek will be too if we don't manage his minutes better - like why is he in a game we are down 20 with 3 minutes left.
They played very poorly today. I don't think they're gassed.
A lot of time here? Just how many has Rafftery had tonight?
Who's starting the UConn SOTG thread?
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
A lot of time here? Just how many has Rafftery had tonight?
His voice is back. I'd say 3 or 4.
I vote you,because you really show up when MU is down
Quote from: Elonsmusk on February 07, 2023, 07:32:03 PM
I'm a little concerned that Oso and OMax are gassed. Kolek will be too if we don't manage his minutes better - like why is he in a game we are down 20 with 3 minutes left.
Not sure if you're serious about the gassed part, but if you are, I think OMax does it to himself. He exerts so much unnecessary energy and is always playing catch up. It does takes it toll. As for Oso, I have no idea, but he sure seems less focused or interested lately. It's probably because he is always so strong at being both of those things. Hopefully his intelligence will allow him to adjust to how he's being played defensively. I think he can.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:35:35 PM
Who's starting the UConn SOTG thread?
No stud in February.
Tower feel free to use this for the post game thread title. "UConn't stop the February fade, you can only hope to contain it"
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:37:29 PM
Tower feel free to use this for the post game thread title. "UConn't stop the February fade, you can only hope to contain it"
Tower is no one's man.
Thank you, Ziggy.
Trolling done. I'm exhausted. Good night, moon
Good night stars.
Good night rebounds everywhere.
Well done.
Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2023, 07:41:31 PM
Well done.
I felt like my teenage boys doing snap streaks.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 07, 2023, 07:33:30 PM
They played very poorly today. I don't think they're gassed.
Nope - just a piss poor effort on the boards and a lot of makeable shots that didn't fall.
Couldn't even score 90 when MU plays terrible. UCONN is overrated
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 07, 2023, 07:40:33 PM
Trolling done. I'm exhausted. Good night, moon
Good night stars.
Good night rebounds everywhere.
Lol that was supposed to be trolling?
Just maybe everybody who believes OMax can go pro can stop that foolishness.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on February 07, 2023, 07:40:33 PM
Trolling done. I'm exhausted. Good night, moon
Good night stars.
Good night rebounds everywhere.
Crushed it
Quote from: BCHoopster on February 07, 2023, 07:44:36 PM
Just maybe everybody who believes OMax can go pro can stop that foolishness.
Probably goes for everyone on the team.
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 07, 2023, 07:43:23 PM
Couldn't even score 90 when MU plays terrible. UCONN is overrated
I live betted $10k on UConn to 100 points. Guess my kid will be a ditch digger instead of going to college.
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on February 07, 2023, 07:45:40 PM
Probably goes for everyone on the team.
No I in team, but there is a me.
Quote from: Farley36 on February 07, 2023, 07:26:03 PM
Crazy theory, but maybe this team follows Scoop's lead. Maybe the team reads Scoop in Dec and Jan and start to believe they really are a great team. So by the time they get to Feb and March they think they can just coast through the end of the year beating everyone. As they start to struggle they read the rationalizations and excuses on Scoop and just keep believing it's all fine and there is no reason for concern. Then suddenly it's round 1 of the tourney and they get smacked by 30 points. 🤷♂️
You got me at your first word