I assume we all agree usurping this game is IMPERATIVE. How and where would you attack? What are some of you concerns if any? Soriano?
The key to the game will be making baskets
Make 3's at a 40% clip, win. Continue to shoot in the 20's from 3, lose.
I am thinking if we score more points than they do, that will be the key to the game.
Quote from: tower912 on January 19, 2024, 08:22:21 AM
Make 3's at a 40% clip, win. Continue to shoot in the 20's from 3, lose.
We beat Nova comfortably shooting less than 40% from distance.
Do you think SJU is going to play defense in the paint? As opposed to whatever it was that Nova was doing?
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 19, 2024, 08:24:27 AM
We beat Nova comfortably shooting less than 40% from distance.
Pitino plans to cancel MU's layup practice.
Why is everyone so pessimistic? I think we'll be okay.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 19, 2024, 08:24:27 AM
We beat Nova comfortably shooting less than 40% from distance.
1. As Tower said Nova had a horrendous strategy
2. Blatant difference, that was home. SJU is away.
If we dont start making shots on the road, we will keep losing road games.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 08:20:57 AM
The key to the game will be making baskets
It really seems that simple. The teams does enough other things well (aside from rebounding) that they should win most games if they shoot open threes at an average clip.
Getting granular on offensive sets/schemes seems to be futile. Because in the end the team is getting open looks against every type of defense. If three point shooting is our kryptonite, the team is just not going to be as good as we all hoped.
Yes. MU continues to get open looks from 3. The way to punish teams that take away the paint is to make the open looks.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 19, 2024, 08:31:29 AM
Why is everyone so pessimistic? I think we'll be okay.
Pitino is no fool. Neptune seems to be.
The past number of years, the Johnnies played a very ball hawking disruptive defense. So, it comes down to which team is more disruptive to the other team's offense. Deflections, traps, steals, errant passes, 10 second violations, shot clock violations, rushed shots, etc..
Is that sicko gonna be back from "Covid" or whatever he caught from Sypher?
Quote from: NCMUFan on January 19, 2024, 08:42:54 AM
The past number of years, the Johnnies played a very ball hawking disruptive defense. So, it comes down to which team is more disruptive to the other team's offense. Deflections, traps, steals, errant passes, 10 second violations, shot clock violations, rushed shots, etc..
Different team. Not the same to heavy def this year (or last)
StJ has a lot of old dudes, though, and they get a lot of second chances. Don't like those facts for MU
They shoot like crap, so hopefully they don't get lucky on a few extra shots tomorrow. That'll be the diff. If there are a couple of banked in treys, fouled 3's, buckets after 2x o boards... start crying
Throw 'em in da East River and fuhgeddaboudit!
Quote from: tower912 on January 19, 2024, 08:22:21 AM
Make 3's at a 40% clip, win. Continue to shoot in the 20's from 3, lose.
Let's hope thats not the case as Marquette has only shot at a 40% clip from Three, twice this season.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 19, 2024, 08:43:02 AM
Is that sicko gonna be back from "Covid" or whatever he caught from Sypher?
Is it wrong to have extramarital affairs?
On offense, don't be afraid of their bigs. They are a good offensive rebounding team but an atrocious defensive rebounding team. We need Oso, Jop, and the guards to all hit the offensive glass because opportunities will be there. Also be willing to wait for a good look. This isn't Mike Anderson frenetic paced St. John's, but they still like to play at tempo and have the depth edge on us.
Defensively, stay connected. They will get some offensive boards, so we may need to defend in possessions for 30-45 seconds. Pressure their guards, both Jenkins and Dingle can be forced into mistakes.
Quote from: tower912 on January 19, 2024, 08:40:31 AM
Yes. MU continues to get open looks from 3. The way to punish teams that take away the paint is to make the open looks.
I agree with this analysis
Muggs - why be concerned? Ummm ...
MU is still not shooting well.
MU has been pretty damn bad in true road games.
We have a very short bench.
Pitino ....
Can they win ? Sure. But it's a toss up
Haslam has this game as a virtual tie
https://haslametrics.com/preview.php?yr=&tid1=561&tid2=5221&neut=0
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 19, 2024, 08:42:30 AM
Pitino is no fool. Neptune seems to be.
Wrong. Pitino is a foolish pervert
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 19, 2024, 08:15:21 AM
I assume we all agree usurping this game is IMPERATIVE. How and where would you attack? What are some of you concerns if any? Soriano?
Flush 'em back to Queens!
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 19, 2024, 08:49:07 AM
Let's hope thats not the case as Marquette has only shot at a 40% clip from Three, twice this season.
I think Tower is saying 40% is liekly a guarenteed win, 29% is likely a guarenteed loss, and in between those two points could go either way.
That's not that far off from being 100% accurate this season
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 19, 2024, 09:38:15 AM
I think Tower is saying 40% is liekly a guarenteed win, 29% is likely a guarenteed loss, and in between those two points could go either way.
That's not that far off from being 100% accurate this season
It's all relative - if we should 29% from 3 and they shoot 20% we'll win. In fact, if venture to say that if we shoot a better % than them from 3 we will win
Quote from: willie warrior on January 19, 2024, 09:37:31 AM
Wrong. Pitino is a foolish pervert
Don't be so upset that he pulls more tail than you.
He's still one of the best coaches of all time and his indiscretions won't have any impact on the game tomorrow.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 19, 2024, 08:47:28 AM
Different team. Not the same to heavy def this year (or last)
StJ has a lot of old dudes, though, and they get a lot of second chances. Don't like those facts for MU
They shoot like crap, so hopefully they don't get lucky on a few extra shots tomorrow. That'll be the diff. If there are a couple of banked in treys, fouled 3's, buckets after 2x o boards... start crying
Did you have to bring that up?
I expect a very physical game from St. John's, especially in the paint. I am certain Pitino recognizes the style of play that we struggle against and will make that a big part of the game plan.
I would like to see Kolek anticipate and adjust to this style of play and maintain his composure. We're not going to get the benefit of many calls on the road, hopefully he can rise above the obvious frustration he has shown in the past and not try to do too much.
Our team has had some of their best games in recent years playing in the Garden. Let's hope this continues. Keep it simple, stay connected on defense, and make open shots.
Quote from: willie warrior on January 19, 2024, 09:37:31 AM
Wrong. Pitino is a foolish pervert
He's one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all-time.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 10:20:37 AM
He's one of the greatest "perverted" college basketball coaches of all-time.
Compromise?
Dingle out tomorrow due to Covid.
Quote from: zcg2013 on January 19, 2024, 11:07:15 AM
Dingle out tomorrow due to Covid.
Not sure if the others are coaches or players but sounds like it may be a widespread issue in the program.
"Jordan Dingle will not play tomorrow against Marquette
Van Macon, Ricky Johns, and Taliek Brown are also out with COVID #SJUBB"
Quote from: NCMUFan on January 19, 2024, 10:46:59 AM
Compromise?
Is it perverted to have extramarital affairs? If so, we have more perverts running around than we know about.
If the argument is where he had the affair, I'll assume the puritans calling him a pervert stick to missionary with the lights off and sheets covering them followed by sleeping in separate beds
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 19, 2024, 11:09:04 AM
Not sure if the others are coaches or players but sounds like it may be a widespread issue in the program.
"Jordan Dingle will not play tomorrow against Marquette
Van Macon, Ricky Johns, and Taliek Brown are also out with COVID #SJUBB"
The others are assistant coaches.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 11:09:25 AM
Is it perverted to have extramarital affairs? If so, we have more perverts running around than we know about.
If the argument is where he had the affair, I'll assume the puritans calling him a pervert stick to missionary with the lights off and sheets covering them followed by sleeping in separate beds
Sounds like you have a picture of Rick on your ceiling over your bed.
Quote from: NCMUFan on January 19, 2024, 11:16:53 AM
Sounds like you have a picture of Rick on your ceiling over your bed.
Nope. If you want to call him a sleaze or bad person for having an affair, sure. Pervert? No. Perverts are Catholic priests who molest boys
Slow the game down, shorten the bench and grind it out on defense.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 11:18:16 AM
Nope. If you want to call him a sleaze or bad person for having an affair, sure. Pervert? No. Perverts are Catholic priests who molest boys
You seem to be a deeply hurt individual by religion.
I pray the best for you.
Quote from: NCMUFan on January 19, 2024, 11:34:10 AM
You seem to be a deeply hurt individual by religion.
I pray the best for you.
Facts are facts
Quote from: NCMUFan on January 19, 2024, 11:34:10 AM
You seem to be a deeply hurt individual by religion.
I pray the best for you.
Unk is disgusted by the Catholic Church's history of sexual abuse and of covering up said sexual abuse. So am I. Aren't you?
If being disgusted by priests molesting little boys and the Church covering it up is being "a deeply hurt individual by religion," I hope every individual here is "a deeply hurt individual by religion."
And unfortunately, there is no evidence that prayers have eliminated the problem.
Anyway, make baskets
Quote from: MU82 on January 19, 2024, 11:46:56 AM
Unk is disgusted by the Catholic Church's history of sexual abuse and of covering up said sexual abuse. So am I. Aren't you?
If being disgusted by priests molesting little boys and the Church covering it up is being "a deeply hurt individual by religion," I hope every individual here is "a deeply hurt individual by religion."
And unfortunately, there is no evidence that prayers have eliminated the problem.
Of course Bozo. But I haven't given up on my faith. If you ever had any.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 11:18:16 AM
Nope. If you want to call him a sleaze or bad person for having an affair, sure. Pervert? No. Perverts are Catholic priests who molest boys
There are many affairs taking place that don't involve nutting on a table in an Italian restaurant, bruh.
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 19, 2024, 11:51:23 AM
There are many affairs taking place that don't involve nutting on a table in an Italian restaurant, bruh.
Probably. Probably a lot of affairs that don't involve pornstars either.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 11:54:35 AM
Probably. Probably a lot of affairs that don't involve pornstars either.
You use "pornstars" loosely. Then again, I suppose everyone does, aina
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 19, 2024, 11:56:07 AM
You use "pornstars" loosely. Then again, I suppose everyone does, aina
I would think so
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 19, 2024, 11:51:23 AM
There are many affairs taking place that don't involve nutting on a table in an Italian restaurant, bruh.
American Wedding taught me that's what true love it
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 19, 2024, 09:52:59 AM
Don't be so upset that he pulls more tail than you.
He's still one of the best coaches of all time and his indiscretions won't have any impact on the game tomorrow.
Are you talking about the 3 minute man?
Defend that pervert all you want.
Quote from: goldeneagle91114 on January 19, 2024, 08:49:07 AM
Let's hope thats not the case as Marquette has only shot at a 40% clip from Three, twice this season.
"So... you're saying we have a chance"!!
Quote from: willie warrior on January 19, 2024, 12:08:35 PM
Are you talking about the 3 minute man?
Defend that pervert all you want.
15 seconds
Quote from: Jay Bee on January 19, 2024, 11:51:23 AM
There are many affairs taking place that don't involve nutting on a table in an Italian restaurant, bruh.
Somewhere Billy Joel is singing "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant."
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 08:20:57 AM
The key to the game will be making baskets
...and, or, not missing shots?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2024, 09:05:41 AM
Is it wrong to have extramarital affairs?
depends on with whom or with what, hey
Quote from: willie warrior on January 19, 2024, 12:08:35 PM
Are you talking about the 3 minute man?
Defend that pervert all you want.
I'm not defending anything, just giggling about puritanical judgement, and the thought that condemning it will somehow affect the result on the court.
You're the one that brought up Rick's antics, not me.
Quote from: NCMUFan on January 19, 2024, 11:49:31 AM
Of course Bozo. But I haven't given up on my faith. If you ever had any.
Oooh, that really hurts. Name-calling, followed by expression of superiority. Nice.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 19, 2024, 08:15:21 AM
I assume we all agree usurping this game is IMPERATIVE. How and where would you attack? What are some of you concerns if any? Soriano?
I clicked on this topic expecting 10 responses asking some version of "what the hell does Mugsy mean by 'usurping this game,' aina?"
Scoop disappoints again.
Quote from: NCMUFan on January 19, 2024, 11:49:31 AM
Of course Bozo. But I haven't given up on my faith. If you ever had any.
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Quote from: LloydsLegs on January 19, 2024, 12:54:39 PM
I clicked on this topic expecting 10 responses asking some version of "what the hell does Mugsy mean by 'usurping this game,' aina?"
Scoop disappoints again.
Knowing muggsy, I just assumed he wanted to seize the game illegally.
Quote from: LloydsLegs on January 19, 2024, 12:54:39 PM
I clicked on this topic expecting 10 responses asking some version of "what the hell does Mugsy mean by 'usurping this game,' aina?"
Scoop disappoints again.
It's a major part of going Full Medieval. The royalty was often in danger of the crown being usurped and being introduced to darkness.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 19, 2024, 09:52:59 AM
Don't be so upset that he pulls more tail than you.
He's still one of the best coaches of all time and his indiscretions won't have any impact on the game tomorrow.
Are you talking about the 3 minute man?
Defend that pervert all you want.
Quote from: willie warrior on January 19, 2024, 04:21:46 PM
Are you talking about the 3 minute man?
Defend that pervert all you want.
Wish Marquette had hired Pitino a few years back
I don't think Pitino's necessarily a pervert for the affair and public encounter. I'm sure if you anonymously polled your friends most would have probably had some public or semi public transgression at some point or another in their youth and just didn't get caught.
That said, I do think it could be argued that running a program which hires a prostitute for the team, a 17yr old recruit... and his dad. Is a bit perverted
Muggy, unfortunately the book is out on how to stop this team. Pack the lane. Make Kam and Tyler go right.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2024, 04:43:09 PM
That said, I do think it could be argued that running a program which hires a prostitute for the team, a 17yr old recruit... and his dad. Is a bit perverted
Pre-NIL dollars at work
Wish I could usurp the time I spent reading this thread
gonna be a tough game at the ga den...johnnies coming off a thumping from the pirates.
if we play as we did to open the season, no worries...BUT, they need to get their confidence back and play like this is the opening game to the BE tourny. if it makes anyone feel any better, every team that has been in the top 20 have had their hinders torched, some a few more than others.
now is the time to show we are turning this ship around toward march. we've had plenty of time between games to do that. time to earn your NIL
:-[v
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 19, 2024, 05:34:20 PM
Muggy, unfortunately the book is out on how to stop this team. Pack the lane. Make Kam and Tyler go right.
They should even play anymore. Shut it down and get new players.
May not get a Dingle/Berry photo op tomorrow now that he's out.
Disappointing.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 19, 2024, 12:35:22 PM
I'm not defending anything, just giggling about puritanical judgement, and the thought that condemning it will somehow affect the result on the court.
You're the one that brought up Rick's antics, not me.
Puritanical judgement, now there is a phrase that reeks of arrogance.
Quote from: willie warrior on January 19, 2024, 07:12:05 PM
Puritanical judgement, now there is a phrase that reeks of arrogance.
Not really, actually it comes from a complete Marquette education. In my Theology in America class, one of the overriding themes of the class was how puritanical judgment going back to the arrival of the pilgrims shaped not just religion in America but our entire culture, and how it led America to be a far more Christian conservative nation than Europe, which at the same time was largely moving away from puritanical beliefs because all their puritans came here.
If it's arrogance, it's only the arrogance of having paid attention while at Marquette.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 19, 2024, 07:36:18 PM
Not really, actually it comes from a complete Marquette education. In my Theology in America class, one of the overriding themes of the class was how puritanical judgment going back to the arrival of the pilgrims shaped not just religion in America but our entire culture, and how it led America to be a far more Christian conservative nation than Europe, which at the same time was largely moving away from puritanical beliefs because all their puritans came here.
If it's arrogance, it's only the arrogance of having paid attention while at Marquette.
Willie getting an education?!?!? 😂😂
Willie did not go to MU. Not even for dental school.
Quote from: tower912 on January 19, 2024, 07:47:17 PM
Willie did not go to MU. Not even for dental school.
not even to fire put'er out'er school either...oh wait, they don't have that one at MU
Too cool for that.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on January 19, 2024, 07:58:25 PM
not even to fire put'er out'er school either...oh wait, they don't have that one at MU
Says Mr. "I just want people to be nice" himself.
Funny the Legacy entrant is talking this way.
Ain't a thang. rockets version of insults is unintended comedy.
Quote from: tower912 on January 19, 2024, 08:17:27 PM
Ain't a thang. rockets version of insults is unintended comedy.
you wanna keep messin with dental school then take your medicine
Quote from: tower912 on January 19, 2024, 08:17:27 PM
Ain't a thang. rockets version of insults is unintended comedy.
I was in a hotel that caught on fire and also a dorm resident in the "Great Shroeder Hall Fire." Scared the livin' crap out of me both times. Thanks are due to you and your fellow firefighters Tower.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on January 19, 2024, 08:36:34 PM
you wanna keep messin with dental school then take your medicine
Dude, just take the floss. You have never tossed an insult at me that made me do anything but laugh at your ineptitude.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2024, 04:43:09 PM
I don't think Pitino's necessarily a pervert for the affair and public encounter. I'm sure if you anonymously polled your friends most would have probably had some public or semi public transgression at some point or another in their youth and just didn't get caught.
That said, I do think it could be argued that running a program which hires a prostitute for the team, a 17yr old recruit... and his dad. Is a bit perverted
Is he a pervert or just Italian ?
I was wondering why this thread was up to 4 pages.
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Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 19, 2024, 08:39:39 PM
I was in a hotel that caught on fire and also a dorm resident in the "Great Shroeder Hall Fire." Scared the livin' crap out of me both times. Thanks are due to you and your fellow firefighters Tower.
What year was the fire?
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2024, 04:43:09 PM
That said, I do think it could be argued that running a program which hires a prostitute for the team, a 17yr old recruit... and his dad. Is a bit perverted
Not to Rico.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2024, 04:43:09 PM
I don't think Pitino's necessarily a pervert for the affair and public encounter. I'm sure if you anonymously polled your friends most would have probably had some public or semi public transgression at some point or another in their youth and just didn't get caught.
True, but for most of us our "youth" didn't extend into our 50s
Quote from: Daniel on January 20, 2024, 01:07:16 AM
My question too..... what??
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/politics/article/andrew-cuomo-sex-scandal
Quote from: rocket surgeon on January 19, 2024, 08:36:34 PM
you wanna keep messin with dental school then take your medicine
im with you bro . Hey, my dad was a mu dental school prof. Yeah!! Drill it!
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 19, 2024, 05:34:20 PM
Muggy, unfortunately the book is out on how to stop this team. Pack the lane. Make Kam and Tyler go right.
have confidence. TK is nba talent, hey
They are evil and must be destroyed.
Quote from: tower912 on January 19, 2024, 08:42:53 PM
Dude, just take the floss. You have never tossed an insult at me that made me do anything but laugh at your ineptitude.
Yep. Which is exactly the reason people keep bringing it up in the first place.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on January 20, 2024, 01:04:04 AM
Not to Rico.
The only thing that is perverted to that guy is a cogent thought
Quote from: willie warrior on January 20, 2024, 08:28:42 AM
The only thing that is perverted to that guy is a cogent thought
At least I don't hang my Warriors pennant in my bar instead of my living room
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 19, 2024, 04:43:09 PM
I don't think Pitino's necessarily a pervert for the affair and public encounter. I'm sure if you anonymously polled your friends most would have probably had some public or semi public transgression at some point or another in their youth and just didn't get caught.
That said, I do think it could be argued that running a program which hires a prostitute for the team, a 17yr old recruit... and his dad. Is a bit perverted
Oh my. Aren't you the Puritan.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on January 19, 2024, 09:40:46 PM
I was wondering why this thread was up to 4 pages.
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