It's been 10 years since our last NCAA win, and we fired our last coach because of it. In two years under Shaka Smart, we have more Big East hardware than we'd won in our history. We've cut nets at the Fiserv and nets at Madison Square Garden. This is that special team.
Today is why Wojo is gone and Shaka is here. We earned this seed and now it's time to end the 3,641 day winless drought in the NCAA tournament for Marquette and the 3,648 day winless drought in the NCAA tournament for Shaka Smart. 10 years of pain ends today.
This program and this coach were meant to be together. Both suffered through Done Deal and now both are in position to be better because of it. Time to take advantage. LET'S EFFING GO! WE ARE MARQUETTE!!!
That the Lord has made:
I hope we put Vermont out of their misery within the first 10 minutes. No finish line.
If Kam Jones in on from 3 year I expect a route similar to Xavier in the first 10 mins
I think MU wins by 15+ points today.
Quote from: Ellenson Guerrero on March 17, 2023, 06:13:24 AM
That the Lord has made:
I hope we put Vermont out of their misery within the first 10 minutes. No finish line.
Amen!
My meetings start at the crack of dawn to get them over by noon. Let's fuckin go
Off today. May drink/watch with JB.
Uber!
Dudes and gals. I couldn't sleep last night I am so excited/stressed.
Also haven't bought tickets yet. Hopefully they drop before game time.
Let's ride MU
Quote from: real chili 83 on March 17, 2023, 07:04:10 AM
Off today. May drink/watch with JB.
Uber!
Yes, if you are drinking with JB, you should call Uber.
Glad the third annual upset of #15 over #2 is out of the way for this tourney. Let's GO! You too USC.
Amen brother Brew! Time to kick some ass!
real
Uber to work and then Uber home today. Go MU!!
Have fun with Jay Bee!
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Me from now until the final whistle
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Going for the most on line record today?
Quote from: Goose on March 17, 2023, 06:56:08 AM
I think MU wins by 15+ points today.
I've been saying 20, Goose, but I'll gladly settle for 15.
We Are Marquette!
Oh, and great OP, brewski!!
Quote from: fjm on March 17, 2023, 07:06:57 AM
Dudes and gals. I couldn't sleep last night I am so excited/stressed.
Also haven't bought tickets yet. Hopefully they drop before game time.
Let's ride MU
Me as well.....3 am I woke out of a deep sleep and my mind started going through several different scenarios for this afternoon. I believe we are on and show what this team is capable of.
Quote from: brewcity77 on March 17, 2023, 05:52:24 AM
It's been 10 years since our last NCAA win
I will not miss every single person mentioning this repeatedly when talking about MU hoops in March. It's not a monkey on our back anymore. It's become a 700lb silverback gorilla.
This has been a fantastic year and it's not fair that Wojo sucked so bad to put this kind of pressure on these guys. Although, I'm confident they won't feel the same weight on their backs.
You will not see me complaining one bit about the specifics of the game or how we look today. It's truly a "win anyway" type of situation. Just survive and advance and I'll be over the moon.
Country
I agree on not needing to win with style points at any point over the next six games. I don't care how they win these next games and winning with style will be a bonus.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 17, 2023, 08:04:59 AM
I will not miss every single person mentioning this repeatedly when talking about MU hoops in March. It's not a monkey on our back anymore. It's become a 700lb silverback gorilla.
This has been a fantastic year and it's not fair that Wojo sucked so bad to put this kind of pressure on these guys. Although, I'm confident they won't feel the same weight on their backs.
You will not see me complaining one bit about the specifics of the game or how we look today. It's truly a "win anyway" type of situation. Just survive and advance and I'll be over the moon.
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Our long national nightmare is over!
Sustained excellence, baby!!!!!!
The amount of people picking MU to lose today on twitter is... unsettling.
F em
Quote from: dgies9156 on March 17, 2023, 08:14:32 AM
Our long national nightmare is over!
Sustained excellence, baby!!!!!!
You just jinxed us.
Happy St Pat's everybody
Play D like we did in the BE tourney, and run our usual offense and we win. This will be a passionate effort on Mu's part - and passion has no limits. Goo Marquette!!
THIS IS THE DAY!! CORRECTAMUNDO!!!
I've been ready to go since 4::30 PST! Let's Freaking GOOOOOOOOO!
Attack the Paint
Share the Rock
Erase their Offense
Clean the Glass
Play with ZERO hesitation
40 Minutes of Fire and Tenacity
Get MEDIEVAL/OWN THIS GAME!!!
:)
Quote from: fjm on March 17, 2023, 08:28:00 AM
The amount of people picking MU to lose today on twitter is... unsettling.
F em
Conversely, the number of national pundits who have picked Marquette for the Elite Eight and/or Final Four could be deemed "unsettling" to some.
Obviously, none of the above actually matters. If our guys play to their abilities, they'll have a heck of a tournament run. If not ... well ... let's not even go there because they will!
We Are Marquette!
All I know, if we were playing Vermont on 12/15 in Ft. Myers I do not think many pundits would be looking for an upset. Fxck 'em.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 17, 2023, 08:49:06 AM
THIS IS THE DAY!! CORRECTAMUNDO!!!
I've been ready to go since 4::30 PST! Let's Freaking GOOOOOOOOO!
Attack the Paint
Share the Rock
Erase their Offense
Clean the Glass
Play with ZERO hesitation
40 Minutes of Fire and Tenacity
Get MEDIEVAL/OWN THIS GAME!!!
:)
Or, score more points!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 17, 2023, 08:49:06 AM
THIS IS THE DAY!! CORRECTAMUNDO!!!
I've been ready to go since 4::30 PST! Let's Freaking GOOOOOOOOO!
Attack the Paint
Share the Rock
Erase their Offense
Clean the Glass
Play with ZERO hesitation
40 Minutes of Fire and Tenacity
Get MEDIEVAL/OWN THIS GAME!!!
:)
AND...score more points than the catamounties :D
*brilliant minds
Just. Fracking. Win.
Topic Title is a quote from Mel Fisher. Time for us to bring up some treasure.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 17, 2023, 08:49:06 AM
THIS IS THE DAY!! CORRECTAMUNDO!!!
I've been ready to go since 4::30 PST! Let's Freaking GOOOOOOOOO!
Attack the Paint
Share the Rock
Erase their Offense
Clean the Glass
Play with ZERO hesitation
40 Minutes of Fire and Tenacity
Get MEDIEVAL/OWN THIS GAME!!!
:)
ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK!
i know I have the tendency to reiterate things but when MU attacks, they never look back. Do not settle. Shred them inside early and often and then unload with our entire arsenal.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 17, 2023, 09:29:01 AM
i know I have the tendency to reiterate things but when MU attacks, they never look back. Do not settle. Shred them inside early and often and then unload with our entire arsenal.
I think establishing interior with our "not dominant" big will go a long way
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 17, 2023, 09:29:01 AM
i know I have the tendency to reiterate things but when MU attacks, they never look back. Do not settle. Shred them inside early and often and then unload with our entire arsenal.
You've said Attack Attack Attack all year long. Marquette won a BET and regular season BE title this year and is a #2 seed.
Coincidence? I think not!
Also, did you use to write Wojo's huddle speeches?
Attack! Attack! Attack!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 17, 2023, 09:29:01 AM
i know I have the tendency to reiterate things but when MU attacks, they never look back. Do not settle. Shred them inside early and often and then unload with our entire arsenal.
Yup. Attack inside relentlessly and maybe draw some fouls on them too. Success inside will equal better 3 point shot opportunities as well. Attack and be relentless. No finish line. No easing up. Shred Vermont's will. Smash and destroy! Goo Marquette!
Our trio of road Warriors is passing Richmond, IN, hometown of Dominic James, on our way to Columbus. We're jacked. We're nervous. We're ready.
Quote from: Oldgym on March 17, 2023, 09:32:48 AM
Our trio of road Warriors is passing Richmond, IN, hometown of Dominic James, on our way to Columbus. We're jacked. We're nervous. We're ready.
Bring that energy and channel it into some big EGBs for our guys!!
Quote from: Oldgym on March 17, 2023, 09:32:48 AM
Our trio of road Warriors is passing Richmond, IN, hometown of Dominic James, on our way to Columbus. We're jacked. We're nervous. We're ready.
Nice!!!
Quote from: Oldgym on March 17, 2023, 09:32:48 AM
Our trio of road Warriors is passing Richmond, IN, hometown of Dominic James, on our way to Columbus. We're jacked. We're nervous. We're ready.
Glad you guys are going to the game. I was once briefly in Richmond, Indiana. I really hope you just passed it and did not stop in that dump of a town.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on March 17, 2023, 09:40:55 AM
Bring that energy and channel it into some big EGBs for our guys!!
#DoneDeal
@Snoop - nope, no time.
Quote from: fjm on March 17, 2023, 08:28:00 AM
The amount of people picking MU to lose today on twitter is... unsettling.
F em
I was curious to see what the people in our office pool thought of Marquette. Just an average, run of the mill group -- some people who follow things pretty closely and plenty of casual March Madness fans in NE Ohio and Michigan. Hopefully this will help you feel...settled.
The thirty-three entries had the following:
- Championship - 3
- Losing in final - 3
- Final Four - 6
- Elite Eight - 11
- Sweet 16 - 7
- Second Round - 3
- Losing first round - 0
In short, as many people in our office pool think MU will win the championship as think they will fail to make it to the second weekend (and given our geography, a smattering of MSU/Big10 fans is not surprising). Also, more than a third of the entries have MU advancing to the Final Four.
We are!
Quote from: StillAWarrior on March 17, 2023, 09:56:35 AM
I was curious to see what the people in our office pool thought of Marquette. Just an average, run of the mill group -- some people who follow things pretty closely and plenty of casual March Madness fans in NE Ohio and Michigan. Hopefully this will help you feel...settled.
The thirty-three entries had the following:
- Championship - 3
- Losing in final - 3
- Final Four - 6
- Elite Eight - 11
- Sweet 16 - 7
- Second Round - 3
- Losing first round - 0
In short, as many people in our office pool think MU will win the championship as think they will fail to make it to the second weekend (and given our geography, a smattering of MSU/Big10 fans is not surprising). Also, more than a third of the entries have MU advancing to the Final Four.
We are!
Interesting! And some are avid bball fans? Even more interesting.
I'm guessing you are in the Toledo area.
Quote from: Goose on March 17, 2023, 07:11:40 AM
real
Uber to work and then Uber home today. Go MU!!
Have fun with Jay Bee!
I am so glad I am retired.
It is nice.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 17, 2023, 09:59:58 AM
Interesting! And some are avid bball fans? Even more interesting.
I'm guessing you are in the Toledo area.
That would be NW Ohio
Omax shines today. He thrives when he is head and shoulders more athletic than the competition. Coupled with the positive vibes his "award winning" teammates have been sending his way, I think he gets the tourney off to a good start.
Perfect bracket on ESPN has Vermont winning. F*ck 'em
Just stepped outside and noticed my old and frayed MU flag was all tangled up and the frayed edges tied itself in a knot around the bracket. Why can't the wind be in a Southerly direction today so the flag looks majestic on the side of my garage? What's wrong with this world?!?!
No, I'm not on edge, you're on edge!!
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 17, 2023, 10:48:25 AM
Just stepped outside and noticed my old and frayed MU flag was all tangled up and the frayed edges tied itself in a knot around the bracket. Why can't the wind be in a Southerly direction today so the flag looks majestic on the side of my garage? What's wrong with this world?!?!
No, I'm not on edge, you're on edge!!
:D
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 17, 2023, 10:44:45 AM
Perfect bracket on ESPN has Vermont winning. F*ck 'em
saw that ... only a few of the 600 or so remaining though. We'll kill those off....I predict 10+ win today.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 17, 2023, 10:44:45 AM
Perfect bracket on ESPN has Vermont winning. F*ck 'em
They are due to get one wrong.
What are my fellow Scoopers listening to to amp it up before the game? :)
Quote from: lostpassword on March 17, 2023, 10:42:31 AM
Omax shines today. He thrives when he is head and shoulders more athletic than the competition. Coupled with the positive vibes his "award winning" teammates have been sending his way, I think he gets the tourney off to a good start.
I agree with this analysis
Watching the women play. About to take a 4 mile walk.
Quote from: Daniel on March 17, 2023, 08:47:32 AM
Play D like we did in the BE tourney, and run our usual offense and we win. This will be a passionate effort on Mu's part - and passion has no limits. Goo Marquette!!
And you will know that today is not your day!
Today is draaaaaaging
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 17, 2023, 11:07:14 AM
What are my fellow Scoopers listening to to amp it up before the game? :)
Monkees Radio on Pandora
Anyone have trackers on Driscoll and the highstepper to make sure they aren't in Columbus?
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Go Marquette!
Uh, MU women are kinda choking a win away