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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: DoctorV on January 10, 2024, 11:36:14 PM

Title: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: DoctorV on January 10, 2024, 11:36:14 PM
From the Coaches mouth.

New season begins on Monday.

Back to the drawing board, Marquette's got this.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: GoldenEagles03 on January 10, 2024, 11:37:02 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 11, 2024, 12:12:40 AM
Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: Johnny B on January 11, 2024, 12:14:17 AM
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 11, 2024, 12:12:40 AM
Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.
Except when it's a nightmare which is what it feels like currently
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: rocky_warrior on January 11, 2024, 12:18:55 AM
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 11, 2024, 12:12:40 AM
Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.

If Shaka can get the starters to play like we have seen them earlier this year.  There's still a good chance.

If we're relying on backups or newcomers to fill the gap, well, every team except for DePaul has an advantage.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: marqhattan on January 11, 2024, 12:20:53 AM
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 11, 2024, 12:12:40 AM
Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.

Yes and in 2011, UCONN was 9-9 in the Big East and had to run the table in the BET to get into the Big Dance (which they then won)

That same year, a guy named Shaka took his 11th seeded VCU team to the Final Four

Last year, a team picked 9th in the Big East won the Big East regular season and BET and then laid an egg in Round 2

College basketball = parity. Several teams are good enough to win it all. It really comes down to how a team is gelling and who has the hot hand and the right time.

Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: JakeBarnes on January 11, 2024, 12:23:28 AM
I'd just like to see the team play somewhat together. Lately it's just been a bunch of dribbling and iso ball.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 11, 2024, 01:15:02 AM
Shaka needs some self-reflection. Hubris needs a vacation.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: MuggsyB on January 11, 2024, 11:02:41 AM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 11, 2024, 01:15:02 AM
Shaka needs some self-reflection. Hubris needs a vacation.

Can you elaborate Dr. B?  I think Shaka has been pretty forthright in his last 2 pressers.  What hubris are you talking about?  The non-transfer culture stuff? 
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: MUfan12 on January 11, 2024, 11:15:02 AM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 11, 2024, 01:15:02 AM
Shaka needs some self-reflection. Hubris needs a vacation.

Yeah I didn't get much hubris from that presser.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 11, 2024, 12:05:35 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 11, 2024, 11:02:41 AM
Can you elaborate Dr. B?  I think Shaka has been pretty forthright in his last 2 pressers.  What hubris are you talking about?  The non-transfer culture stuff?

Sarcasm. Some wild Scoop takes post-game.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: BrewCity83 on January 11, 2024, 12:20:21 PM
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 11, 2024, 12:23:28 AM
I'd just like to see the team play somewhat together. Lately it's just been a bunch of dribbling and iso ball.

Yeah, it did look like there was a lot of that, but had we made some (any!) shots, we would have had a LOT of assists last night.  You can't get an assist if the guy you pass to misses an open shot.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: willie warrior on January 11, 2024, 12:23:07 PM
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 11, 2024, 12:12:40 AM
Maybe we're having our January slump like UConn did last year.

I doubt we finish like they did, but it's nice to dream.
Thus team is having more than a slump. More like a dump.
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: MuggsyB on January 11, 2024, 12:46:12 PM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 11, 2024, 12:05:35 PM
Sarcasm. Some wild Scoop takes post-game.

Ahhhh.....sorry Dr. B.  I've been a bit fixated on the disaster that occurred and didn't anticipate other methods of venting. 
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: Dr. Blackheart on January 11, 2024, 01:00:01 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 11, 2024, 12:46:12 PM
Ahhhh.....sorry Dr. B.  I've been a bit fixated on the disaster that occurred and didn't anticipate other methods of venting.

My fault to troll postgame.  :)
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: wyoMUfan on January 11, 2024, 01:09:33 PM
100%

The conspiracy theorist in me thinks this slump be facilitated by the coaching staff so instead of fizzling out in February/March we can evolve in January/February.
I have NO idea how a coaching staff facilitates 2 of 30 3pt shooting, or 2 major role player injuries but maybe a January skid is just what Tyler and Oso need to regroup and lead us to greener pastures come March.

Trying to stay optimistic!
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: MuggsyB on January 11, 2024, 01:33:03 PM
Quote from: Dr. Blackheart on January 11, 2024, 01:00:01 PM
My fault to troll postgame.  :)

No problem.  I was beyond upset last night but feel a little better now.  Early this morning I watched some 🐙 escape videos which relaxed me a bit.  I think we can get out of this funk Dr. B. 
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: Newsdreams on January 12, 2024, 12:12:53 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 11, 2024, 01:33:03 PM
No problem.  I was beyond upset last night but feel a little better now.  Early this morning I watched some 🐙 escape videos which relaxed me a bit.  I think we can get out of this funk Dr. B.
Love 🐙 salad
Title: Re: Adversity is an opportunity
Post by: MuggsyB on January 12, 2024, 05:36:22 PM
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 12, 2024, 12:12:53 PM
Love 🐙 salad

It's unfortunate so many species love 🐙 🐙 🐙.  They're not endangered but have short lives.   Their badassery is pretty much incalculable on so many levels. 
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