Tall task, but in the sage words of Legs, doable.
Do we dine on husky livers...wrapped in bacon?
Muggsy, what's tougher, a pissed off manatee, a husky run over by a moose in Alaska, or a Marquette Warrior?
GO WARRIORS!!!!
If Kam brings that aggressive energy again tomorrow night I like our chances.
Hurley given a tech last night. Here's what he said about their next game:
"I'm probably now the boy who cried wolf because of last game. But I promise you if we play Marquette tomorrow night, there will be no incident because those people are incredibly classy fans and we have incredible respect for them," Hurley said.
MU + 9.5 this morning.
Fair. A de facto road game.
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Hoist some 3s and get some boards and we gotta chance.
Quote from: tower912 on March 16, 2024, 08:08:46 AM
Fair. A de facto road game.
Yes it will be unfortunately. Probably worse than last night even.
Stupid state school from nearby.
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLLLLLE
Hurley talking about getting his T during the StJ game.
"I'm probably now the boy who cried wolf because of last game. But I promise you if we play Marquette tomorrow night, there will be no incident because those people are incredibly classy fans and we have incredible respect for them,"
He does seem to only have good things to say about us.
Quote from: lawdog77 on March 16, 2024, 05:04:52 AM
Hurley given a tech last night. Here's what he said about their next game:
"I'm probably now the boy who cried wolf because of last game. But I promise you if we play Marquette tomorrow night, there will be no incident because those people are incredibly classy fans and we have incredible respect for them," Hurley said.
1st thought: Hey, that's a cool thing to say about MU
2nd thought: Huh, am I sitting at a car dealership across the table from a salesman trying to sell me a lemon?
All year I have said and meant that I do not care about the BET and now I am counting down to tip off. I love seeing MU play games of significance and tonight is another one of those games. This group of guys deserves every accolade they can get and they deserve 100% support from every fan, even ones that claim not to care about the BET. I'm all in tonight.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 08:42:04 AM
1st thought: Hey, that's a cool thing to say about MU
2nd thought: Huh, am I sitting at a car dealership across the table from a salesman trying to sell me a lemon?
Some on this board who now hang and evaluate every word out of Hurley's mouth about us is a giant waste of time. Who cares what he says? We don't need Danny f'ing Hurley to validate our program.
Quote from: Its DJOver on March 16, 2024, 08:40:59 AM
Hurley talking about getting his T during the StJ game.
"I'm probably now the boy who cried wolf because of last game. But I promise you if we play Marquette tomorrow night, there will be no incident because those people are incredibly classy fans and we have incredible respect for them,"
He does seem to only have good things to say about us.
Pretty sure that was a backhanded insult to PC fans.
Quote from: Goose on March 16, 2024, 08:47:13 AM
All year I have said and meant that I do not care about the BET and now I am counting down to tip off. I love seeing MU play games of significance and tonight is another one of those games. This group of guys deserves every accolade they can get and they deserve 100% support from every fan, even ones that claim not to care about the BET. I'm all in tonight.
Ha! I
knew it! I can honestly say my that when you said you didn't care about the BET numerous times, I was certain that you would change your tune. I
knew it! ;D
Quote from: Goose on March 16, 2024, 08:47:13 AM
All year I have said and meant that I do not care about the BET and now I am counting down to tip off. I love seeing MU play games of significance and tonight is another one of those games. This group of guys deserves every accolade they can get and they deserve 100% support from every fan, even ones that claim not to care about the BET. I'm all in tonight.
Not to "preseason" then? ;D
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 16, 2024, 09:13:45 AM
Some on this board who now hang and evaluate every word out of Hurley's mouth about us is a giant waste of time. Who cares what he says? We don't need Danny f'ing Hurley to validate our program.
Nice to hear those words from Hurley on one hand, but on the other kind of getting "cute little brother" vibes from them. Hope we inflict devastation on their program tonight. They want this one really bad and I think despite winning the NC last year, our success in the BE last year in the regular season and BET still bothers them a lot.
Snoop
When you have a chance to win the BET on a Saturday night at the Garden, it does mean something. Now, I would not have been heartbroken if they lost last night, but very happy they won. As I mentioned, I hope this group of guys achieve every goal they have, both as a team and individually. They have been a joy to watch and I hope they are cutting down three sets of nets over the upcoming weeks.
LFG!!!
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 16, 2024, 09:25:33 AM
Nice to hear those words from Hurley on one hand, but on the other kind of getting "cute little brother" vibes from them. Hope we inflict devastation on their program tonight. They want this one really bad and I think despite winning the NC last year, our success in the BE last year in the regular season and BET still bothers them a lot.
Spot on. We don't need a Big Brother. I understand that the words themselves are complimentary but cannot get what I perceive as condescension out of my head.
Dr. B
When you stated a couple of weeks ago that "It's Go Time", the preseason ended for me. You sounded the alarm and I responded.
Quote from: Goose on March 16, 2024, 09:27:48 AM
Snoop
When you have a chance to win the BET on a Saturday night at the Garden, it does mean something. Now, I would not have been heartbroken if they lost last night, but very happy they won. As I mentioned, I hope this group of guys achieve every goal they have, both as a team and individually. They have been a joy to watch and I hope they are cutting down three sets of nets over the upcoming weeks.
LFG!!!
I was just pulling your chain Goose. My wife likes to rub it in when I expect Marquette to lose a game and then they win.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on March 16, 2024, 09:17:30 AM
Pretty sure that was a backhanded insult to PC fans.
Correct. So why do most PC fans look like they are auditioning for the next season of Jersey Shore.
We are a classy fanbase, but BET is self selecting—takes more commitment for us travel from the Midwest then to hop a train
Snoop
My wife was giving me hard time this morning about "my not caring about the BET". She had booked an anniversary dinner tonight at a top joint in town and obviously that is not happening. She did book it for after the game, but she knows that I will be celebrating or down after the game "I don't care much about".
It is not a round number anniversary and all is good. You can always celebrate an anniversary or birthday, but MU does not always play on a Saturday night at the Garden, or maybe they do now!!
Quote from: Badgerhater on March 16, 2024, 09:35:16 AM
Correct. So why do most PC fans look like they are auditioning for the next season of Jersey Shore.
We are a classy fanbase, but BET is self selecting—takes more commitment for us travel from the Midwest then to hop a train
Love this post. All I have to add is that if Danny Boy was taking a shot at the PC fans, that would be a classic example of the cliche' "A pot calling the kettle black."
Quote from: Goose on March 16, 2024, 09:37:09 AM
Snoop
My wife was giving me hard time this morning about "my not caring about the BET". She had booked an anniversary dinner tonight at a top joint in town and obviously that is not happening. She did book it for after the game, but she knows that I will be celebrating or down after the game "I don't care much about".
It is not a round number anniversary and all is good. You can always celebrate an anniversary or birthday, but MU does not always play on a Saturday night at the Garden, or maybe they do now!!
I think marriage vows should be required to fully disclose what husbands are in for. For example, include "and do you Goose, clearly understand that your wife shall have both the right and the duty to give you a hard time anytime she so wishes?"
Any idea this game isn't important is true in many ways.
However, it is important to the most important people in the equation, the players. As fans, we get wrapped up looking ahead. The players are in the here and now. They have a chance to win a title and trophy.
Is it the ultimate goal? Even for them, the answer is obviously no. But they're ultra competitive and it's that competitiveness that has gotten them to this point. It's that competitiveness that will drive them tonight to finish with streamers falling on them as they get another one for the trophy case.
Important? Maybe not. But this isn't a group happy to be here. This is a group looking to avenge two losses, defend a title and celebrate a great accomplishment.
Just do it.
Rico
Spot on. This game is important to the team and that is why I am all in. There is no doubt they want this game tonight.
Interesting that MU has a 26% chance to win; +9.5 line. Wisconsin 23% to win; +5.5 line.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 16, 2024, 09:51:20 AM
Interesting that MU has a 26% chance to win; +9.5 line. Wisconsin 23% to win; +5.5 line.
Wisconsin is better
ND sucks
I took the dog for a walk just now and as we were finishing our loop we passed a house 100 yds away that a new family moved into last fall. I noticed a random blue flag twisted upon itself on the front of their house and couldn't see what it was. Like a slow motion scene from a movie, I watched it as I walked in front of the house. It finally unfurled into a glorious Marquette University banner and the hair on the back of my neck stood up. A fellow Warrior (or GE) has moved in nearby!!
Would be glorious to win the Big East tourney again... especially beating UConn in the final. And I think there is no way that Shaka and team are bit all-in. They want to win this. The wildcard is Kolek and if ready how much he plays considering next week. Being 9.5 dogs adds another chip on their shoulders. Will be an interesting game that could go any which way.
Could we win? Sure thing. Things just need to fall in place... like threes for example! Goo Marquette!
Quote from: lawdog77 on March 16, 2024, 05:04:52 AM
Hurley given a tech last night. Here's what he said about their next game:
"I'm probably now the boy who cried wolf because of last game. But I promise you if we play Marquette tomorrow night, there will be no incident because those people are incredibly classy fans and we have incredible respect for them," Hurley said.
Hurley is a good politician and it's working for me
He's laying it on a little thick but I do think there's a healthy amount of respect there. I think a lot of coaches know how hard it is to build something and have an admiration for how quickly Shaka got this thing cooking without a big spend in free agency.
It's good to know that if Shaka ever moves on we've got Hurley waiting in the wings to assume his dream job.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on March 16, 2024, 10:47:31 AM
It's good to know that if Shaka ever moves on we've got Hurley waiting in the wings to assume his dream job.
His comments (esp about connection with Cubillan and Burke) does make me wonder if we were at one point on his list. Obviously past that point now.
Quote from: Goose on March 16, 2024, 09:48:56 AM
Rico
Spot on. This game is important to the team and that is why I am all in. There is no doubt they want this game tonight.
+2. But, imo part of Shaka's responsibility is to be realistic, prioritize health, and keep the guys' minds right for next week. If UConn gets up by say, mid-double digits, I would have no problem seeing Shaka get the end of the bench minutes. Over the past two days Kam, Stevie, and Jop have all played 70 minutes+ and Oso has played 81. Ross has played 60 and the rest of the team 71
combined. I'm not saying anything we don't already know about our lack of depth, and I know these are young guys, but I think long conference tournament runs can drain teams at the wrong time. UConn is insanely good and discretion might be the better part of valor at some point tonight.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 10:10:02 AM
I took the dog for a walk just now and as we were finishing our loop we passed a house 100 yds away that a new family moved into last fall. I noticed a random blue flag twisted upon itself on the front of their house and couldn't see what it was. Like a slow motion scene from a movie, I watched it as I walked in front of the house. It finally unfurled into a glorious Marquette University banner and the hair on the back of my neck stood up. A fellow Warrior (or GE) has moved in nearby!!
Dont live in CA but was visiting Balboa Island some ten years ago and was admiring some of the homes. I turned the corner and there was a huge Marquette flag in front of one of the homes.
Wondering what Scooper owns that home! Prob worth $8 mil. minimum.
Rico. But he only keeps it for tax purposes.
Quote from: tower912 on March 16, 2024, 11:43:39 AM
Rico. But he only keeps it for tax purposes.
Like Eric Hovde, most of my property is outside Wisconsin. Vote me for Senator
Willie lines:
Butt Stuff: O/U 1.5
Criticizing Jolp: O/U 5.5
Genitalia references: O/U .5
A post with no grammatical errors: Off the board
Quote from: MarquetteDano on March 16, 2024, 11:41:46 AM
Dont live in CA but was visiting Balboa Island some ten years ago and was admiring some of the homes. I turned the corner and there was a huge Marquette flag in front of one of the homes.
Wondering what Scooper owns that home! Prob worth $8 mil. minimum.
Marquette Law grad. Nice guy. Big MU supporter.
Marquette has an opportunity to make an addition to the rafters at the Fiserv Forum tonight. That does not happen every day or every season. Give them hell tonight!
WHAT A HORRIBLE CALL.
(Just practicing for when the game starts)
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 16, 2024, 11:52:17 AM
Willie lines:
Butt Stuff: O/U 1.5
Criticizing Jolp: O/U 5.5
Genitalia references: O/U .5
A post with no grammatical errors: Off the board
I'll take the over on the Jolp criticism
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 16, 2024, 11:52:17 AM
Willie lines:
Butt Stuff: O/U 1.5
Criticizing Jolp: O/U 5.5
Genitalia references: O/U .5
A post with no grammatical errors: Off the board
I'm hitting the over all day on the genitalia references.
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Anybody have a good wall guy? I just ran through mine.
With Clingan and Johnson in the middle, MU guards and wings will not be able to get good drives to the basket. It will be block city. Joplin also should not do his back dribbling in the paint against Karaban with Clingan behind him. Ugly.
Just guessing MU will be bombs away from three and hope for the best. Maybe at least 30 attempts. Good luck and enjoy the game.
Quote from: nyg on March 16, 2024, 03:41:35 PM
With Clingan and Johnson in the middle, MU guards and wings will not be able to get good drives to the basket. It will be block city. Joplin also should not do his back dribbling in the paint against Karaban with Clingan behind him. Ugly.
Just guessing MU will be bombs away from three and hope for the best. Maybe at least 30 attempts. Good luck and enjoy the game.
They'll attack Clingan early. He fouls a lot at times.
https://x.com/road2thegarden/status/1769115487164592301?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Stevie hurting.
Here's hoping both teams play hard and have fun tonight. What an opportunity to play at the world famous MSG for a shot at a Big East Tournament Title. Other than getting their degrees, not many better moments in their college career
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 16, 2024, 05:02:40 PM
https://x.com/road2thegarden/status/1769115487164592301?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Stevie hurting.
Ughhhh.
Let's go now!!
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 16, 2024, 05:02:40 PM
https://x.com/road2thegarden/status/1769115487164592301?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Stevie hurting.
Well that sucks
Mitchell is in the layup line warming up, he doesn't look comfortable. He was just talking to the Fox sideline reporter, no idea what they said, but Mitchell kept shaking his head no. Take that fwiw.
My shoulder hurts the next day if I reach too far into the backseat of the car. I wouldn't be able to move that whole side of my body if I went through what Stevie did the last two days.
Quote from: DegenerateDish on March 16, 2024, 05:17:07 PM
Mitchell is in the layup line warming up, he doesn't look comfortable. He was just talking to the Fox sideline reporter, no idea what they said, but Mitchell kept shaking his head no. Take that fwiw.
Smh.
We need a career night from Jop.
Top notch anthem singer. Wow
Lotsa boos for the MU intros. I'm thinking it isn't an even amount of fans
Stevie should just rest up. Dude has taken a beating. Sore wrist and shoulder. Need him for the tourney.
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 05:34:55 PM
Lotsa boos for the MU intros. I'm thinking it isn't an even amount of fans
UConn fans traditionally dominate the Garden during the tournament
May the Lord forgive my sins
Let's go Marquette!!
can i get through another game listening to gus johnson?
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 16, 2024, 05:36:31 PM
May the Lord forgive my sins
Previous or those yet to come?
Finishing the game healthy >>>
Oduro is a thug.
Yah ... glad Stevie is not hurt worse after all the dirty $hit from Oduro and Prov
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 16, 2024, 05:38:16 PM
Oduro is a thug.
when providence gets left out tomorrow, I will laugh
No.skunk!
Beautiful dime from Kam there.
Kam has a stinger
Cmon Chase.
Stevie can't even lift his left arm oh my goodness
These are the two best teams in the Big East
Crazy start.
First to 16 wins
Well, can't say I expected the game to start like this.
We look tired and banged up.
lots of blown layups for both sides.
I have no confidence in Joplin really hitting anything right now
Both these teams are nervous - you can tell.
Take Stevie out he looks like a cripple out there
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 16, 2024, 05:45:14 PM
Well, can't say I expected the game to start like this.
Shut them out for 5+ mins and get one hoop? Yikes. Very concerned about Mitchell. He doesnt look right.
Stevie's playing with one arm. I'd love to see Oso attack Clingan off the bounce especially when he's pulled out
Defensive rebounding is good so far.
Quote from: warriors141 on March 16, 2024, 05:46:11 PM
lots of blown layups for both sides.
I have no confidence in Joplin really hitting anything right now
Jolp brick?
Quote from: Cream Biggums on March 16, 2024, 05:46:27 PM
Take Stevie out he looks like a cripple out there
Oduro is America's dirtiest player!
Quote from: GoldenWarrior11 on March 16, 2024, 05:46:00 PM
We look tired and banged up.
Amazing how well we have done with all of our injuries.
Our defense has been terrific, Need to hit some shots now. Getting good looks which is great
Quote from: Cream Biggums on March 16, 2024, 05:46:27 PM
Take Stevie out he looks like a cripple out there
I agree. Kid is an absolute warrior but playing essentially with 1 arm will be a likely* a net negative versus giving his minutes to Tre and Zaide.
I don't think Stevie can lift his left arm.
This is unbelievable
Stevie's fine. Kids a warrior
Feeling some impending doom with all of our injuries. Hope Oduro enjoys his career in whatever war zone he can get playing time in
Gold battling
We need a point guard
Wasn't that foul on Tre?
Well he had our chance in the first 7 minutes to build a big lead and weren't able to do it, UCONN will eventually start filling it up doesn't look good for us
Most insane 8 mins I think I've ever seen watching college hoops.
Oso has to make that shot.
Can't miss these shots vs UConn.
Has there been a 20-18 game since 1935?
The reversion to the mean gonna be rough here
Go to the rim oso why the push shot
Quote from: bradforster on March 16, 2024, 05:47:14 PM
Oduro is America's dirtiest player!
Providence is just the worst.
Wow - We need to hit these freebies that we have gphad. We will. Keep up the D and get in their grills. Goo Marquette!
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 05:55:20 PM
Go to the rim oso why the push shot
because he only attacks the rim once in a blue moon where he does a thunderous two hand jam.
Oso needs to start being a lot more assertive offensively
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2024, 05:54:28 PM
Oso has to make that shot.
Wasn't he something like 7/17 last night?
This pace is to our advantage.
Twice as many turnovers for the two teams as made buckets
Third game in as many days. Lots of tired legs out there on both sides. Maybe that's why Ben say so much last night.
Way to take the space Oso. More of that.
Nice head fake by Oso
Let's go now!
Kam has been AWFUL so far. Sheesh
Kam is very loose with the ball tonight
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on March 16, 2024, 05:59:48 PM
Kam has been AWFUL so far. Sheesh
Really struggling early vs ball pressure.
kam jones has to be way better here
I can't be the only one here who gets nervous whenever any of our guards dribbles around the FT line.
Let's get it Kam!
Double dribble on 10 on that steal.
Clingan is pretty unskilled
Tf was the foul?
Damn, of course the only foul is on the made shot, not the 2 misses before
There you go Z
Clingan is going for a 20/20 game at this rate
Oso getting great looks but he simply has to play with more force. Go strong to the basket and attack Clingan. Use the shot fake and throw the ball down with force.
These game breaking giants like clingan and edey.. piss off
Because Ben is so soft
Quote from: BCHoopster on March 16, 2024, 06:04:32 PM
Because Ben is so soft
He only gets the easy rebounds, right?
Ben needs to front Cligan and jump! Overall, we are hanging tough .... Which team will tire!. Huge three by Zaide
Clingan will be out of gas halfway through second half...book it
Sorry Gus, saying the Big East refs have been excellent this year doesn't make it so
Quote from: Daniel on March 16, 2024, 06:06:08 PM
Huge three by Zaide
Kid has a smooth stroke and smooth game. X factor today IMO
wtf is gus talking about with the officiating this tournament?.... dude is clueless
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 06:07:57 PM
Sorry Gus, saying the Big East refs have been excellent this year doesn't make it so
Tru dat.
Gus Johnson "these Big East Officials have been excellent."?????
Oso needs to give it a rest
Just can't understand why Oso refuses to attack 1v1
This UConn shooting is bizarre. Even from an angle you can see it's going to miss right after it's released
Has Oso ever taken a regular jump shot while at MU? Serious question
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 16, 2024, 06:09:45 PM
Oso needs to give it a rest
Struggling mightily with the 8 foot push shot.
unnatural carnal knowledge off ref
Gotta do better during the non clingan minutes
uconn guy shoves jop out of bounds, no foul call, gus johnson laughts.......what a piece of crap
Quote from: warriors141 on March 16, 2024, 06:12:45 PM
uconn guy shoves jop out of bounds, no foul call, gus johnson laughts.......what a piece of crap
he said "this is a great game." what a moron. one of the worst big east games all year
This is just crazy.
Uh oh
Going to be great when Uconn goes 12 for 12 from 3 in the 2nd
A classic Dick Bennett throwback
ZZZZZZZZZZ
Give Zaide all the minutes
Clinging hacking Zaide, naturally foul on MU
zaide lowery is coming in handy.
have to be much stronger on the glass. with how bad jones, jop, and oso have been on offense we are sticking around
UConn's D game still leading :(
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 16, 2024, 06:15:28 PM
Clinging hacking Zaide, naturally foul on MU
I didn't think he got that clean. ZL can elevate.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 16, 2024, 06:15:28 PM
Clinging hacking Zaide, naturally foul on MU
It looked like Zaide just held the ball out for Clingon to grab. Pull it down out of his reach immediately
Hell of an effort. Defending at a really high level.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 06:16:23 PM
UConn's D game still leading :(
We're actually playing very solid D and rebounding well.
Offense is hurting but picking up. We need to attack. Make them foul us. Go to the rim! Goo Marquette!
Kam is having the strangest game I've ever seen him have
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 05:55:06 PM
Has there been a 20-18 game since 1935?
Most Badger games 1996-2016.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 16, 2024, 06:17:36 PM
Kam is having the strangest game I've ever seen him have
I suspect he is also just gassed having had to shoulder so much of the load the last two games. I don't know that we fully understand how Herculean of an effort this team is making being down TK and Sean Jones, and playing with a one-armed Stevie Mitchell.
Good D Jop!!!
I really enjoy games when I'm not bitchin about Jop. Playing great
LFG!!
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 16, 2024, 06:19:57 PM
I suspect he is also just gassed having had to shoulder so much of the load the last two games. I don't know that we fully understand how Herculean of an effort this team is making being down TK and Sean Jones, and playing with a one-armed Stevie Mitchell.
Pretty wild to be here w/o Sean and TyKo to be honest
Finally a midrange!!!
Mu Goodness Oso.
He can pass when 3 shorter player try to triple team him and all his teammates are unguarded
Instead of the floater oso should go full steam to the rim there.. like you're a huge athletic dude.. he probably at least draws a foul
been hating on him for 3 games now but that was a hell of a stretch by jop!
Jop with the step-back!!!
Jop just decided it's his world
So far. So good. Playing Cling-on decent. Need to play him a little more physical.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 06:22:37 PM
Instead of the floater oso should go full steam to the rim there.. like you're a huge athletic dude.. he probably at least draws a foul
No doubt. But it also dumbfounds me why he doesn't have a normal jump shot. And why is he rushing with no one near him?
That sucked.
Clear push off
Bit of a push off?
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 16, 2024, 06:22:58 PM
Jop just decided it's his world
Amazing sequence for Jop...steal..bucket..block shot..step back bucket. Wow.
Weird half. Thank god I'm high
We don't have one of our top 2 players on the court, we are hangin' in there. The 'Quette needs to hurt Cling-On.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 06:22:37 PM
Instead of the floater oso should go full steam to the rim there.. like you're a huge athletic dude.. he probably at least draws a foul
He should be posterizing Clingan
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 16, 2024, 06:25:43 PM
Weird half. Thank god I'm high
Take care of yourself Rico.
i am fine with the oso finesse game if he is hitting those push shots......but the last few games he just has not. dude needs to be way more aggressive in the 2nd half
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2024, 06:25:15 PM
Bit of a push off?
Wasn't even close. Newton stopped and Mitchell went passed. Great shot by Newton. Obsession with refs is unreal
Quote from: DavidBoone2inchesTaller on March 16, 2024, 06:25:59 PM
We don't have one of our top 2 players on the court, we are hangin' in there. The 'Quette needs to hurt Cling-On.
*one and a half
Real talk. Half to play the first 4 minutes of the second half even. Can't have to chase them down
Great half. Love the fight from the guys. Think if we can survive this first 4 min, it's anybody's game.
If you told me 50 minutes ago that UCONN would need to hit a 3 at the buzzer to take a 2 pt lead at half, I'd be pretty happy to be honest
Quote from: nyg on March 16, 2024, 06:27:01 PM
Wasn't even close. Newton stopped and Mitchell went passed. Great shot by Newton. Obsession with refs is unreal
I was just asking.
Oso, eff the floater, drive and dunk the %$#*& ball. It's there.
Really impressive defense from Jop, and pretty good rebounding save for a few lapses
Overall, we are in this game vs the defending national champs who are probably better this year than last. Not bad. Goo Marquette!
Cam Spencer: 0 points. Keep locking him down and clean up a some of the Clingan O rebounds and we'll be in decent shape. Felt like most of their looks from 3 were pretty well defended - a far cry from their 13 for 26 performance against us in MKE.
Quote from: TrojanWarrior on March 16, 2024, 06:28:54 PM
Oso, eff the floater, drive and dunk the %$#*& ball. It's there.
He'd at least get Clingan in foul trouble. His refusal to attack is maddening
Don't know if MU would have done it, but the off the ball foul call on Lowery (6th team foul) eliminated the foul as an option on the last possession. Kind of BS what they call and don't.
Quote from: TrojanWarrior on March 16, 2024, 06:28:54 PM
Oso, eff the floater, drive and dunk the %$#*& ball. It's there.
Kinda think some underestimate how difficult it is to power through a 7'2" 275lbs player. Oso is taking good, smart, shots. 3 of 8, with a couple that rolled right off the rim. He needs to keep shooting those.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2024, 06:28:46 PM
I was just asking.
No you are obsessed every single game with refs.
That was great defense by MU, but turnovers and many missed Oso and Kam floaters missed. Clingan effects those, no more driving please. Joplin bailed them out in last minute, awesome defensive plays.
One team gonna get hot in second, jump ball to which team it is.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 16, 2024, 06:33:13 PM
Kinda think some underestimate how difficult it is to power through a 7'2" 275lbs player. Oso is taking good, smart, shots. 3 of 8, with a couple that rolled right off the rim. He needs to keep shooting those.
Agreed. Trying to dunk over Clingan is not going to turn out well in most instances.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 16, 2024, 06:33:13 PM
Kinda think some underestimate how difficult it is to power through a 7'2" 275lbs player. Oso is taking good, smart, shots. 3 of 8, with a couple that rolled right off the rim. He needs to keep shooting those.
And I think if going all the way to the rim fails it leads to a lot of transition opportunities.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 16, 2024, 06:33:13 PM
Kinda think some underestimate how difficult it is to power through a 7'2" 275lbs player. Oso is taking good, smart, shots. 3 of 8, with a couple that rolled right off the rim. He needs to keep shooting those.
I don't disagree with this and don't expect him to challenge him at the rim but several times Oso drew Clingan away from the basket. That's when I'd love to see him attack off the bounce
Oso, go right at him. He will foul.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 16, 2024, 06:31:04 PM
He'd at least get Clingan in foul trouble. His refusal to attack is maddening
I've watched enough Brook Lopez to know that's now how it works
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 16, 2024, 06:34:19 PM
Agreed. Trying to dunk over Clingan is not going to turn out well in most instances.
Remember Oso was aggressive when they played In Milwaukee and they still don't call fouls on Clingan.
The "we are marquette" chants were booming on TV.
Kam 2-10. Not good. Oso does have paths to the basket but keeps taking his shot put shot.
Not getting it. People saying Mitchell is playing with one arm, but Kolek cant play. Something smells there.
Excellent Defense
We just need some solid offense in the second half
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 05:55:06 PM
Has there been a 20-18 game since 1935?
Yeah 19-17 in the Final 4 in 2000.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 16, 2024, 06:34:36 PM
And I think if going all the way to the rim fails it leads to a lot of transition opportunities.
Correct. Floater is a great shot as it keeps Oso in great position to get back on D if needed.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 16, 2024, 06:36:44 PM
Kam 2-10. Not good. Oso does have paths to the basket but keeps taking his shot put shot.
Not getting it. People saying Mitchell is playing with one arm, but Kolek cant play. Something smells there.
It's you Dung Willie
Their defense is in the air on every pump fake from perimeter. Rowsey would have the entire UConn team in foul trouble right now. It'd be great if we could capitalize on their overcommitting
I think Tyler should get changed at halftime into uniform, and make an appearance on the bench in uniform.
I think it would freak them out.
Quote from: MUUWUWM on March 16, 2024, 06:39:53 PM
I think Tyler should get changed at halftime into uniform, and make an appearance on the bench in uniform.
I think it would freak them out.
I don't think there's enough tissues in the world for how our fan base would react
Quote from: willie warrior on March 16, 2024, 06:36:44 PM
Kam 2-10. Not good. Oso does have paths to the basket but keeps taking his shot put shot.
Not getting it. People saying Mitchell is playing with one arm, but Kolek cant play. Something smells there.
Classic stuff.
Quote from: MUUWUWM on March 16, 2024, 06:39:53 PM
I think Tyler should get changed at halftime into uniform, and make an appearance on the bench in uniform.
I think it would freak them out.
i kinda wonder why he didn't suit and they just say he is available?
Let's get it baby
Nice physical defense being played by the Quette.
Oso ohno
More of that Oso (but finish)
Kam needs to plant with two feet at about 8 feet and take that.shot. Trying to score over the top on Clingan isn't working.
Hurley is such a tool
Thatta boy Jop!! Get mad!!
Oso shoots it like he's playing pop a shot
Jop is playing outstanding basketball
Damn UConn whines
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 16, 2024, 06:50:14 PM
Jop is playing outstanding basketball
You can say that again
It's shocking that these guys are shocked when they are called for a foul after pushing a guy with the ball out of bounds
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 16, 2024, 06:50:14 PM
Jop is playing outstanding basketball
Playing very under control tonight.
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on March 16, 2024, 06:49:59 PM
Oso shoots it like he's playing pop a shot
Are you just tuning in to Marquette basketball? It's been the same shooting motion for four years.
Clingan tackles Jop in that scrum and the effing ref wanted to swallow his whistle.
Somebody posted that Hurley has a very punchable face. I second that. He cries at the refs constantly.
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on March 16, 2024, 06:51:23 PM
Playing very under control tonight.
Which is keeping UConn out of their transition game.
Poor BG didn't stand a chance.
These soft ass calls
Quote from: bradforster on March 16, 2024, 06:52:55 PM
Are you just tuning in to Marquette basketball? It's been the same shooting motion for four years.
no. Just making a comment.
Every foul of Gold's has been on a Clingon made dunk/layup. What's the point?
Quote from: bradforster on March 16, 2024, 06:52:55 PM
Are you just tuning in to Marquette basketball? It's been the same shooting motion for four years.
Doesn't make him wrong
Ben???
That's game
Clingan eating us alive
Ughhh. Cmon Oso. Why?
Clingan just got away with a travel.
Oso seems a step slow on D this half. Like not as dialed in
OSO is so so so far
I don't get why Gold feels the need to challenge those. You were beat from the jump...don't give them freebies
Feels like we've got to get a score coming out of this timeout. Uncle Mo starting to tilt UCONN way.
Why the hell does anyone wanna be in purdues region?? We suck against massive bigs. It's a huge if to make the elite 8 but still. Just dumb
Clingan absolutely schooling Oso.
Keep it a 1-2 possession game at the 10 minute mark
Ben is a step behind often.
In other action, Iowa State up 62-32 over Houston. Wow
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 06:54:56 PM
Every foul of Gold's has been on a Clingon made dunk/layup. What's the point?
Yup. Twice and Clingan destroying him on boards. Stupid foul, should have let him have dunk. Not a good matchup and has hurt.
Turnover hurt and hope UConn not on a roll
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 16, 2024, 06:57:07 PM
Feels like we've got to get a score coming out of this timeout. Uncle Mo starting to tilt UCONN way.
Yeah. That was a good TO by Shaka.
Need to get the ball insde and draw some fouls. We can do it.
Get Zaide minutes
I don't care about a win. I just want OSO to dunk over Clingan
Oso still got the flu?
Oso limping..not good
Have we ever had a seven footer? Oso should drive and Gold should jump
Too much dribbling. Calm down and move the basketball.
I like it. Plop Jop in the mid-post!
Hold up ref, Hurley said "no way" was that a foul. You must have gotten it wrong
Jolp is 3-9 and feels like he's made 100
The shot Spencer just took is the shot Kam should take on occasion.
Progress...Gold fouls but the guy missed!
Gold come the eff on dude
Would like to see Zaide get some PT this half..
Gold is defensively inept.
i like that we are hanging around and keeping this close when oso and kam have been pretty bad for the most part.
jop actually looks in control this game.......now if he could hit a few 3's
gold hasn't had an open look all game
Gold having a rough game. Really tough matchup.
Jop leading us. If Oso and Kam can get into rhythm, and we can get a few stops, we can easily take this.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 16, 2024, 07:05:12 PM
Would like to see Zaide get some PT this half..
He's earned it
We'll make the final four if we defend at this level in the NCAA.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 16, 2024, 07:02:49 PM
Jolp is 3-9 and feels like he's made 100
He's been ubiquitous defensively and has matched their physicality.
Played even the first 8 minutes. The longer they keep it here, the likelier they can steal this. Can't let UConn go on their patented run
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2024, 07:05:57 PM
He's been ubiquitous defensively and has matched their physicality.
Why he frustrates people. Flashes these high level moments
FEED HIM IN THE POST
4 point lead feels like double digits
All day Jop!!!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2024, 07:09:14 PM
All day Jop!!!
I honestly thought karraban was a better defender.
Such a bad shot by Tre and of course they hit
Thatta boy Tre.
Someone shoot the damn ball
They are just way better
Tre went under and gave up the three
Giving them way too many open looks from three.
Oso is just chucking and praying tonight
Oso dude go INTO him. How to neutralize a shot blocker 101
Why no Zaide?
With kolek I think we win this ugh f this game move on to real tournament
Quote from: MUEng92 on March 16, 2024, 07:12:56 PM
Oso is just chucking and praying tonight
He's really struggling.
Oso hasn't been good enough this half for us to pull it out
gonna be hard to win with oso and kame playing like crap
Quote from: WolfganghisKhan on March 16, 2024, 07:13:00 PM
Oso dude go INTO him. How to neutralize a shot blocker 101
Just afraid of contact
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 07:11:50 PM
They are just way better
We're playing our asses off and without Tyko and Stevie. Not to mention JTY. Our inability to hit some threes is a problem.
Oso should have been posting up Cling-on 20 minutes ago. We lose that ability with him bringing the ball up. He's finally trying to post him up again.
Oso looks absolutely exhausted.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 16, 2024, 07:13:32 PM
He's really struggling.
He's got something going on with his left knee/lower leg..
Have to stop going up against Clingan, Oso....
He may not block, but he is altering everything. He is 7ft 2.......
Wish Norman made that three, even though he made nice layup, going downhill since. You knew UConn was gonna hits some threes.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 16, 2024, 07:13:37 PM
Oso hasn't been good enough this half for us to pull it out
Needs another year of college ball
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 16, 2024, 07:13:32 PM
He's really struggling.
Rough game for our 2 best players on the floor for sure.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 16, 2024, 07:13:37 PM
Oso hasn't been good enough this half for us to pull it out
kinda disappointing this tournament. basically just hit the one big shot versus nova. outplayed badly by clingan tonight
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 16, 2024, 07:15:03 PM
Needs another year of college ball
Ha, thanks, I needed that
Curtains
Was typing danger zone but welp
Hurley just disparaged Tre. I fully expect ZL and TN to be prime-time players moving forward.
Watch us lose by 25...
Banks it in. Of course. Gfy
Man that sucked.
Kiwi!!!
Turn this bs off. UConn playing terrible and still blows us out
Ah well.
On to the Big Dance.
Benny!!
Thats why it should have been done 20 minutes ago. Less risk. Possession aren't as vital. A mistake to post him up now when they have not even softened up Cling-On with fouls or physical play.
Ben is so out of his element (offered in the hope that he'll make a couple of 3's). There's one now!!
Bend the knee
jones has been absolutely terrible
UConn's spurtability is something else. Really separates them from so many other top teams
Their Frosh is killing us.
How do professional refs fall for the gunshot head jerk?
Well their freshman just drained three threes in five minutes. Figures, hold Spencer to zip and a freshman goes off.
Oh well, good try by our beat up team.
Selection Sunday lfg! On to the one that matters more
We've lost our composure. Kam going for hero ball
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 16, 2024, 07:19:14 PM
UConn's spurtability is something else. Really separates them from so many other top teams
Spurtability is my word but I give you permission to use it Rico.
20% 2 point shooting freshman goes 3 of 4 with a banked 3. Unreal
Kam Jones totally out of control
Jaylin Stewart had a combined 8 points in the last 5 games. Torching us tonight.
I guess when your 8th guy has a career game, it's just your night.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2024, 07:20:16 PM
Spurtability is my word but I give you permission to use it Rico.
Stole it from Clark Kellog
Quote from: warriors141 on March 16, 2024, 07:19:09 PM
jones has been absolutely terrible
You suck more. Douche
now we quit playing defense
Gold should have been called for a foul there too.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 16, 2024, 07:20:26 PM
Kam Jones totally out of control
Using way too much energy going off the dribble vs 3 guys.
Zaide deserved minutes this half. That was a mistake by Shaka
Get them out of there
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 16, 2024, 07:21:05 PM
You suck more. Douche
lol okay? so you think he's been good?
Stinker of Game: Kam
"Turn out the lights"...
F uckin can't stand ucunt clowning us 3 games in a row.... For the love of Tyler be healthy in 5 days
Five straight 3's from them?
UConn finally woke up
Get a wheelchair for Stevie in the airport
Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on March 16, 2024, 07:22:57 PM
Five straight 3's from them?
water found it's level. It's the same story their last 3 games.
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 16, 2024, 07:21:50 PM
Zaide deserved minutes this half. That was a mistake by Shaka
I was surprised by that.
Looks like they're finally running out of gas without Tyler. I still think we're gonna do really well in the tournament.
I actually thought Gold played that one ok and still got called for the foul
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 16, 2024, 07:23:59 PM
Looks like they're finally running out of gas without Tyler. I still think we're gonna do really well in the tournament.
He can't go today but he's perfectly fine in 5 days? Why are you so confident. Just bias Marquette fan
How many points have Gold fouls led to tonight?
What the hell did I just see?
What's with Oso??
Gold. Wow! Cling-On-like!
Ben!!!
They never quit. It was a great effort against this championship level team.
I don't think Clingan will do much in the NBA.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 07:25:03 PM
He can't go today but he's perfectly fine in 5 days? Why are you so confident. Just bias Marquette fan
Because it's been stated multiple times by Shaka and others that he will be playing.
Quote from: The Sultan of Semantics on March 16, 2024, 07:27:42 PM
Because it's been stated multiple times by Shaka and others that he will be playing.
Doesn't mean healthy
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 16, 2024, 07:27:02 PM
They never quit. It was a great effort against this championship level team.
The UConn three point spurt from the freshman was a killer. On to Selection Sunday.
Kam just tired from playing and being main dribbler all game, well three games in a row. No relief in sight, he's been dribbling non stop around the key. Be better in NCAAT with Kolek back.
5 for 16 with four turnovers.
Tonight has been the Clingan can't stop show. On offense and defense.
Ben showing OSO how to dunk
Need to rest Stevie during the Dance. Dont want to aggravate his shoulder. Follow the Kolek principle.
Quote from: willie warrior on March 16, 2024, 07:29:28 PM
Need to rest Stevie during the Dance. Dont want to aggravate his shoulder. Follow the Kolek principle.
I mean this as nicely as possible, eat a pile of dung
Did a great job against Spencer tonight. Kam not being having his usual wizardry around the rim and Oso seeming to settle for some reason were rough.
Dammit, this is on Shaka. He should have started recruiting a 7'5" 290 lb center before he was hired.
Get Stevie off the floor.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 16, 2024, 07:27:02 PM
They never quit. It was a great effort against this championship level team.
I will prefer wins to great effort in the tourney.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 16, 2024, 07:30:19 PM
I mean this as nicely as possible, eat a pile of dung
Stop whining about people venting in the game thread. 80% of your posts every day are incoherent garbage. just witless idiotic comments all day long.no one thinks you're funny or amusing. You spam garbage non stop on this board. Stfu
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 07:32:49 PM
Stop whining about people venting in the game thread. 80% of your posts every day are incoherent garbage. just witless idiotic comments all day long.no one thinks you're funny or amusing. You spam garbage non stop on this board. Stfu
Cry some more
Yeah, it's time to sit Stevie.
kam playing so poor was very costly, pretty surprising he was so bad. no answers for clingan
i don't think you can deny that it is a definite blemish on the regular season not to be uconn once.....kolek or no kolek
hopefully we make it further in the dance this year...lots of pressure to do so
Quote from: willie warrior on March 16, 2024, 07:29:28 PM
Need to rest Stevie during the Dance. Dont want to aggravate his shoulder. Follow the Kolek principle.
Now this is funny.
Carabon avoids getting shut out with to free bee dunks in garbage time
Scoopers, what went wrong? I'm curious to know what you all think.
Tough game.... Had we hit upfront in the beginning we'd be in a close one now. Still.... Hate losing this one. Kolek would have helped
Crappy way to end this, but gotta say after all of the lean Wojo years, getting to back to back finals in the BET has been really cool.
UCONN is obviously better. And without Tyko and essentially Stevie it was a big ask tonight. It's unfortunate we couldn't make shots early when UCONN couldn't score.
Quote from: KolekThrees on March 16, 2024, 07:35:59 PM
Scoopers, what went wrong? I'm curious to know what you all think.
kam jones needed to be great and wasn't. oso outplayed bad by clingan. no kolek. mitchell was basically out with an injury even though he played. uconn is better
Quote from: KolekThrees on March 16, 2024, 07:35:59 PM
Scoopers, what went wrong? I'm curious to know what you all think.
Uconn had the by far the best player on the court and had a role player make a lot of 3s.
Excellent effort on Defense
U Conn also played great defense and our offense got worn down
Proud of the team
Quote from: warriors141 on March 16, 2024, 07:34:31 PM
kam playing so poor was very costly, pretty surprising he was so bad. no answers for clingan
i don't think you can deny that it is a definite blemish on the regular season not to be uconn once.....kolek or no kolek
hopefully we make it further in the dance this year...lots of pressure to do so
Kolek or no Kolek. Just that small detail lol
At some point we don't need to hear about Bob Hurley Sr. Just saying. We all get it, time to move on.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2024, 07:40:39 PM
At some point we don't need to hear about Bob Hurley Sr. Just saying. We all get it, time to move on.
Surprised you're still watching. I had to turn off with 5 min to go. To much pain
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 07:42:15 PM
Surprised you're still watching. I had to turn off with 5 min to go. To much pain
*Too
Something not right with OSO tonight. Not aggressive and we have no answer to Cllingan. Otherwise we played tough defense tonight but no answer for him
Quote from: NickelDimer on March 16, 2024, 07:39:05 PM
Kolek or no Kolek. Just that small detail lol
Right? Gotta love fan boards. ::)
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 07:42:15 PM
Surprised you're still watching. I had to turn off with 5 min to go. To much pain
I'm not, it was a residual thought. I don't think we need to see and hear about that guy multiple times every UCONN game.
Why not?
Quote from: warriors141 on March 16, 2024, 07:34:31 PM
i don't think you can deny that it is a definite blemish on the regular season not to be uconn once.....kolek or no kolek
We played them 1 time with our best and most important player - and lost at their place. So, yeah, I can deny that not beating UCONN this year was a blemish on our regular season. Easily, in fact.
Quote from: tower912 on March 16, 2024, 07:46:43 PM
Why not?
I guess..Might as well proofread each post. More fun than watching that game.
Nobody can be really surprised with this result.
MU played much better defense than they did in the game at FF. It wasn't just a matter of UConn missing shots. They weren't getting the kind of shots that they did in that game.
I knew before MU played UConn for the first time that their defense was going to give Marquette trouble. And they did it in varying degrees in all three games. Without Kolek the offense was going to struggle that much more.
They fought hard, but you have to be concerned about what condition they're going to be in going into the NCAA.
Quote from: WellsstreetWanderer on March 16, 2024, 07:43:14 PM
Something not right with OSO tonight. Not aggressive and we have no answer to Cllingan. Otherwise we played tough defense tonight but no answer for him
UConn had a lot to do with that. We also shut down some of their top guys.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on March 16, 2024, 07:46:49 PM
We played them 1 time with our best and most important player - and lost at their place. So, yeah, I can deny that not beating UCONN this year was a blemish on our regular season. Easily, in fact.
Didn't need to be said, but well said.
Quote from: Badgerhater on March 16, 2024, 09:35:16 AM
Correct. So why do most PC fans look like they are auditioning for the next season of Jersey Shore.
We are a classy fanbase, but BET is self selecting—takes more commitment for us travel from the Midwest then to hop a train
You missed a period. Please fix your own grammar mistakes before criticizing others.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 16, 2024, 07:49:50 PM
You missed a period. Please fix your own grammar mistakes before criticizing others.
And a question mark.