I thought it would be fun to start with this item I just read in the Yahoo Sports e-newsletter:
Alright, this needs to be a bigger story: A freshman on the Florida basketball team is the tallest teenager in the world — and he just keeps getting taller.
Meet Olivier Rioux: The 18-year-old from Terrebonne, Quebec, played high school hoops at IMG Academy in Florida, where he was a 3-star recruit and the No. 310 player in the 2024 class, per 247Sports.
++ At eight years old, Rioux was 6-foot-1. By sixth grade, he was almost 7 feet tall. When he signed with the Gators last fall, he was 7-foot-6. Now, he's listed at 7-foot-9.
++ That makes him the tallest teenager in the world and the tallest player in college basketball history, topping 7-foot-8 Paul Sturgess. It would make him the tallest player in NBA history, too, should he make it to the league.
++ And what if he keeps growing? Well, then Gainesville, Florida, may just become home to the world's tallest man, a title currently held by an 8-foot-3 Turkish farmer named Sultan Kösen.
What he's saying: "We're still not 100% sure why I'm so tall ... doctors could only explain it with the genetics that my family has. My father is 6-foot-8, my mom is 6-foot-2 and my older brother is 6-foot-9," Rioux told Guinness World Records. "This is what nature planned for me. I learned to be peaceful and happy about it."
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It's an interesting story, but worth noting he's a walk-on, so I wouldn't expect him to contribute much.
Quote from: brewcity77 on August 21, 2024, 11:26:50 AM
It's an interesting story, but worth noting he's a walk-on, so I wouldn't expect him to contribute much.
A walkon with plenty of NIL opportunities, especially from Cajun restaurants. You can't make gumbo without a roux
Hopefully he develops.
Would be absolutely miserable to be that tall and suck at basketball
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on August 21, 2024, 01:49:47 PM
Hopefully he develops.
Would be absolutely miserable to be that tall and suck at basketball
Ha!
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on August 21, 2024, 01:49:47 PM
Hopefully he develops.
Would be absolutely miserable to be that tall and suck at basketball
So true. I have an old friend who is 7',after two heart surgeries before age 40, said he would be happy to be 5'5". BUT, the girls flocked to him when he was younger, so there is that.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on August 21, 2024, 02:58:14 PM
So true. I have an old friend who is 7',after two heart surgeries before age 40, said he would be happy to be 5'5". BUT, the girls flocked to him when he was younger, so there is that.
Being sub 5'6" sounds like the worst thing in the world to me.
Quote from: wadesworld on August 21, 2024, 03:28:57 PM
Being sub 5'6" sounds like the worst thing in the world to me.
But what about to Muggs?
I'm 6'4". If you gave me a choice between being a foot taller or a foot smaller, and basketball wasn't part of the equation, I would choose a foot smaller. Not even a question.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on August 21, 2024, 01:49:47 PM
Hopefully he develops.
Would be absolutely miserable to be that tall and suck at basketball
I was one of the tallest boys in 8th grade and caught a lot of crap from my classmates for my "performance" on the marked off part of the school parking lot for bball.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on August 21, 2024, 03:36:13 PM
I'm 6'4". If you gave me a choice between being a foot taller or a foot smaller, and basketball wasn't part of the equation, I would choose a foot smaller. Not even a question.
6'4" sounds like the high end of the perfect height range. I'm hanging on to 6'2" and have always been happy with my height, especially at concerts and events like that.
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on August 22, 2024, 09:55:54 AM
6'4" sounds like the high end of the perfect height range. I'm hanging on to 6'2" and have always been happy with my height, especially at concerts and events like that.
I would be fine with being a little shorter. Flying is a pain.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on August 22, 2024, 09:57:19 AM
I would be fine with being a little shorter. Flying is a pain.
I am 6' 1" and i would not want to be any taller for the same reason as you - flying. Whenever someone in front of me puts the seatback down, I just cringe.
Quote from: MUbiz on August 22, 2024, 10:31:41 AM
I am 6' 1" and i would not want to be any taller for the same reason as you - flying. Whenever someone in front of me puts the seatback down, I just cringe.
Amen to that, brother. I'm also 6'1 and feel folded up in airplane seats as it is. I admit to bracing with my knees to limit the amount the passenger in front of me can recline the seat.
Im 5'10" and airplanes suck no matter how big you are i think
Quote from: brewcity77 on August 21, 2024, 11:26:50 AM
It's an interesting story, but worth noting he's a walk-on, so I wouldn't expect him to contribute much.
Just put him under the basket and practice making FTs. He is probably good for 10 ppg.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on August 22, 2024, 11:27:21 AM
Just put him under the basket and practice making FTs. He is probably good for 10 ppg.
He'll foul out long before he hits 10 ppg.
Taller, more traditional Mbao
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on August 22, 2024, 09:57:19 AM
I would be fine with being a little shorter. Flying is a pain.
First class or private planes are fine
Cooper Flagg signs a shoe deal with New Balance before he ever laces 'em up at Duke.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41000405/duke-cooper-flagg-signs-new-balance-shoe-endorsement-deal
Quote from: MU82 on August 27, 2024, 06:49:01 AM
Cooper Flagg signs a shoe deal with New Balance before he ever laces 'em up at Duke.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41000405/duke-cooper-flagg-signs-new-balance-shoe-endorsement-deal
I'm sure they're giving kids some nice bread, but if I'm 17 I'm not feeling great about being an ambassador for freaking "New Balance"
Quote from: MU82 on August 27, 2024, 06:49:01 AM
Cooper Flagg signs a shoe deal with New Balance before he ever laces 'em up at Duke.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41000405/duke-cooper-flagg-signs-new-balance-shoe-endorsement-deal
He'll still have to play in Nike though, right?
He should sabotage the Nike shoes and have a Logterman-type mishap in the middle of the UNC game so he can mention the reliability of the New Balance shoes in the post-game presser.
Quote from: Jay Bee on August 27, 2024, 07:34:22 AM
I'm sure they're giving kids some nice bread, but if I'm 17 I'm not feeling great about being an ambassador for freaking "New Balance"
Apparently it's a Maine thing. Hell, if they'll give the local kid a signature shoe it could work out well for him.
Edited to add: I was a little surprised to see the New Balance sponsored basketball players (https://www.newbalance.com/basketball/) include Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Maxey, Darius Garland, Jamal Murray, and Zach LaVine among others. This could work out to be a pretty nice deal for Flagg.
Quote from: StillAWarrior on August 27, 2024, 07:41:31 AM
Apparently it's a Maine thing. Hell, if they'll give the local kid a signature shoe it could work out well for him.
Edited to add: I was a little surprised to see the New Balance sponsored basketball players (https://www.newbalance.com/basketball/) include Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Maxey, Darius Garland, Jamal Murray, and Zach LaVine among others. This could work out to be a pretty nice deal for Flagg.
You must have missed the 1 million new balance commercials during the Olympics.
Quote from: lawdog77 on August 27, 2024, 08:38:16 AM
You must have missed the 1 million new balance commercials during the Olympics.
Honestly, I very rarely watch commercials. That's true as a general rule, but even more extreme during the Olympics. If a commercial came on when I was watching "live" I would flip back to multi-view and switch to one of the other channels showing events. If a commercial came on when I was behind, I'd just fast forward through it.
Quote from: Jay Bee on August 27, 2024, 07:34:22 AM
I'm sure they're giving kids some nice bread, but if I'm 17 I'm not feeling great about being an ambassador for freaking "New Balance"
From Yahoo Sports:
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg, the most hyped basketball recruit in years and the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, has inked a shoe and apparel deal with New Balance.
This is the latest high-profile signing for the Boston-based brand, which has put together an impressive roster of athletes after spending most of the 1990s and early 2000s on the sidelines. Sports business reporter Darren Rovell explains...
For almost 20 years, New Balance went with the "Endorsed By No One" philosophy, which was born after main spokesperson James Worthy was arrested for solicitation of prostitution in November 1990.
Until 2009, owners Jim and Anne Davis resisted signing big stars, thinking it wasn't worth the risk. As a result, New Balance became a "dad" brand, with its average consumer in their 40s. But 15 years ago, New Balance hired a Nike marketer and was ready to make another go.
The results are undeniable: New Balance has tripled its annual sales since lifting the endorsement ban, going from $1.6 billion in 2008 to $6.5 billion in 2023, per Rovell, which put the company ahead of Under Armour ($5.76 billion). Athletes aren't the only ones who made New Balance cool, but they clearly helped the brand redefine itself.
Flagg, 17, joins a growing roster headlined by real-life superhero Shohei Ohtani, NBA stars Kawhi Leonard and Jamal Murray, reigning U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff, four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin, and Brazilian soccer prodigy Endrick.
The 6-foot-9 Maine native is the second college hooper to land a signature shoe deal, joining UConn women's star Paige Bueckers, who signed with Nike last fall.
For decades, shoe companies (mainly Nike and Adidas) ran college basketball — sponsoring the teams, paying the coaches and stacking the rosters. They controlled the recruiting circuit, which meant they controlled the recruits, which meant they could nudge players (or pay them...) to join their preferred programs.
"Big Sneaker" is far less powerful now that NIL rules allow brands and schools (or their boosters) to make deals directly, and legally, with student-athletes. The "bag men" days are over.
Consider how much has changed: In 2018, Duke freshman Zion Williamson was strictly prohibited from making money. Six years later, Flagg parlayed his status (No. 1 prospect) and celebrity (807k IG followers) into what is likely a seven-figure endorsement deal... before he plays a single college game.
Duke Athletics has an exclusive contract with Nike, which means Flagg will be wearing "Swoosh" shoes and apparel during all practices and games. Don't expect to see him rocking the "N" in any official team settings.
New Balance is making moves amongst the youth.
It used to be an old folks comfort show, but now it's becoming hip.
He will wear Nike for one year and then be off as the top pick in the draft rocking the NBs. Nice move by the company
Quote from: DoctorV on August 27, 2024, 10:05:22 AM
New Balance is making moves amongst the youth.
It used to be an old folks comfort show, but now it's becoming hip.
He will wear Nike for one year and then be off as the top pick in the draft rocking the NBs. Nice move by the company
Kawhi Leonard has been endorsing them for a few years and they made a push into the NIL space last year by signing Cameron Brink. Their running shoe line has been highly regarded for years. Good move by them and Flagg.
Quote from: DoctorV on August 27, 2024, 10:05:22 AM
New Balance is making moves amongst the youth.
It used to be an old folks comfort show, but now it's becoming hip.
He will wear Nike for one year and then be off as the top pick in the draft rocking the NBs. Nice move by the company
And by the time he's proven himself in the NBA Nike will jump in and offer him 10x what NB can.
Quote from: wadesworld on August 27, 2024, 11:30:10 AM
And by the time he's proven himself in the NBA Nike will jump in and offer him 10x what NB can.
Maybe, but Nike is in the midst of layoffs and cutbacks.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 27, 2024, 11:34:00 AM
Maybe, but Nike is in the midst of layoffs and cutbacks.
Heard Nike's Knight recently said he will do whatever he can to help Oregon to win a football title during his time. Has anyone else heard this
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on August 27, 2024, 03:30:41 PM
Heard Nike's Knight recently said he will do whatever he can to help Oregon to win a football title during his time. Has anyone else heard this
This accurate, but that's coming from his personal fortune.
https://www.mediaite.com/sports/nike-founder-phil-knight-providing-alma-mater-with-unlimited-nil-funding-in-hopes-of-winning-college-football-championship/
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on August 27, 2024, 11:34:00 AM
Maybe, but Nike is in the midst of layoffs and cutbacks.
Everyone is. #BrokenEconomy
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on August 27, 2024, 03:30:41 PM
Heard Nike's Knight recently said he will do whatever he can to help Oregon to win a football title during his time. Has anyone else heard this
He better hurry up, he's not getting any younger.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on August 27, 2024, 03:30:41 PM
Heard Nike's Knight recently said he will do whatever he can to help Oregon to win a football title during his time. Has anyone else heard this
He's been saying this for decades. They got to a national championship game once.
Quote from: MU82 on August 21, 2024, 10:12:57 AM
I thought it would be fun to start with this item I just read in the Yahoo Sports e-newsletter:
Alright, this needs to be a bigger story: A freshman on the Florida basketball team is the tallest teenager in the world — and he just keeps getting taller.
Meet Olivier Rioux: The 18-year-old from Terrebonne, Quebec, played high school hoops at IMG Academy in Florida, where he was a 3-star recruit and the No. 310 player in the 2024 class, per 247Sports.
++ At eight years old, Rioux was 6-foot-1. By sixth grade, he was almost 7 feet tall. When he signed with the Gators last fall, he was 7-foot-6. Now, he's listed at 7-foot-9.
++ That makes him the tallest teenager in the world and the tallest player in college basketball history, topping 7-foot-8 Paul Sturgess. It would make him the tallest player in NBA history, too, should he make it to the league.
++ And what if he keeps growing? Well, then Gainesville, Florida, may just become home to the world's tallest man, a title currently held by an 8-foot-3 Turkish farmer named Sultan Kösen.
What he's saying: "We're still not 100% sure why I'm so tall ... doctors could only explain it with the genetics that my family has. My father is 6-foot-8, my mom is 6-foot-2 and my older brother is 6-foot-9," Rioux told Guinness World Records. "This is what nature planned for me. I learned to be peaceful and happy about it."
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Another Canadian giant who played at IMG is here? (Zach Edey the other)
Quote from: MU82 on August 27, 2024, 06:49:01 AM
Cooper Flagg signs a shoe deal with New Balance before he ever laces 'em up at Duke.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/41000405/duke-cooper-flagg-signs-new-balance-shoe-endorsement-deal
There was a rumor when he committed that Nike paid him $1 mil to cancel his visit to Kansas (Adidas) and solidify his standing with Duke. If true it makes it even funnier that he didn't sign a deal with Nike and went to New Balance
https://x.com/cbb_central/status/1828436156129673307?s=46&t=5FASZRHgruhjFLVJKu-4pQ
Quote from: WeAreMarquette96 on August 27, 2024, 09:46:52 PM
There was a rumor when he committed that Nike paid him $1 mil to cancel his visit to Kansas (Adidas) and solidify his standing with Duke. If true it makes it even funnier that he didn't sign a deal with Nike and went to New Balance
Maybe Nike should have offered him a contract at that point.
Oh Memphis. Oh Penny.
Do they teach "If you ain't cheat'n, you ain't try'n" in schools down there?
Always choosing the Hardaway to do things.
Wojo to Memphis!
Wondering how this affects Kam's plan of transferring to Memphis for his fifth-year bag season.
https://x.com/JordanLoppnow/status/1850696838422147434?t=S2hqgNvonc7AMifeXVpjrg&s=19
Uh oh.....here comes the "we will beat Red by double digit" posts.
Quote from: We R Final Four on October 28, 2024, 08:04:39 AM
Uh oh.....here comes the "we will beat Red by double digit" posts.
Shaka will never beat Badgers
We have to accept this as 100% certain.
Quote from: We R Final Four on October 28, 2024, 08:04:39 AM
Uh oh.....here comes the "we will beat Red by double digit" posts.
I don't call them "Red" ... and I don't know about double digits ... but sure, I'm confident we'll beat them.
We're the better team, and we're playing at home. It would be weird for a Marquette fan to not think our team will beat 'em.
Quote from: MU82 on October 28, 2024, 12:16:59 PM
I don't call them "Red" ... and I don't know about double digits ... but sure, I'm confident we'll beat them.
We're the better team, and we're playing at home. It would be weird for a Marquette fan to not think our team will beat 'em.
Wasn't intended for you.
I foresee an impressive outing by FDU in November, with yung Terrence putting up major points in a surprise to most, but not all.
Quote from: We R Final Four on October 28, 2024, 08:04:39 AM
Uh oh.....here comes the "we will beat Red by double digit" posts.
No, should beat them by at least 20..
Quote from: PointWarrior on October 29, 2024, 01:58:49 PM
No, should beat them by at least 20..
.....which would be double digits.
Quote from: We R Final Four on October 29, 2024, 02:07:23 PM
.....which would be double digits.
I was told there would be no math.
Quote from: We R Final Four on October 29, 2024, 02:07:23 PM
.....which would be double digits.
In a factor of 10 sure but in binary it's quintuple digits.
Quote from: MU82 on August 21, 2024, 10:12:57 AM
I thought it would be fun to start with this item I just read in the Yahoo Sports e-newsletter:
Alright, this needs to be a bigger story: A freshman on the Florida basketball team is the tallest teenager in the world — and he just keeps getting taller.
Meet Olivier Rioux: The 18-year-old from Terrebonne, Quebec, played high school hoops at IMG Academy in Florida, where he was a 3-star recruit and the No. 310 player in the 2024 class, per 247Sports.
++ At eight years old, Rioux was 6-foot-1. By sixth grade, he was almost 7 feet tall. When he signed with the Gators last fall, he was 7-foot-6. Now, he's listed at 7-foot-9.
++ That makes him the tallest teenager in the world and the tallest player in college basketball history, topping 7-foot-8 Paul Sturgess. It would make him the tallest player in NBA history, too, should he make it to the league.
++ And what if he keeps growing? Well, then Gainesville, Florida, may just become home to the world's tallest man, a title currently held by an 8-foot-3 Turkish farmer named Sultan Kösen.
What he's saying: "We're still not 100% sure why I'm so tall ... doctors could only explain it with the genetics that my family has. My father is 6-foot-8, my mom is 6-foot-2 and my older brother is 6-foot-9," Rioux told Guinness World Records. "This is what nature planned for me. I learned to be peaceful and happy about it."
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I bet hey share bunk beds.
Monday marks the beginning of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Here is your first list of must-see games, brought to you by our friends at Lenny's Tap:
IU-Columbus at IU-Indy, 10AM, ESPN+
Oglethorpe at Middle Tennessee St., 11AM, ESPN+
University of North Texas-Dallas at UT-Arlington, 11AM, ESPN+
La Grange at Jacksonville St., 11:30AM, ESPN+
Penn State-York at UMBC, 3PM, ESPN+
SUNY-Old Westbury at Hofstra, 4PM, FloC
Erskine at Wofford, 4PM, ESPN+
Framingham St. at Stonehill, 4PM, NEC
Georgian Court at Drexel, 5PM, FloC
River at Mass-Lowell, 5PM, ESPN+
Houghton at Niagara, 5:30PM, ESPN+
Peace at Davidson, 6PM, ESPN+
Cleary at Detroit, 6PM, ESPN+
Alice Lloyd at Eastern Kentucky, 6PM, ESPN+
Columbia International at Furman, 6PM, ESPN+
Trinity Baptist at Jacksonville, 6PM, ESPN+
Davis & Elkins at Marshall, 6PM, ESPN+
Hannibal-La Grange at Missouri-KC, 6PM, ESPN+
Frostburg St. at Morgan State, 6PM, ESPN+
Notre Dame of Maryland at Mount St. Mary's, 6PM, ESPN+
Defiance at Oakland, 6PM, ESPN+
College of Biblical Studies at Prairie View A&M, 6PM, SWAC
New College of Florida at Stetson, 6PM, ESPN3
Lakeland at Milwaukee, 6PM, ESPN+
Bluffton at PFW, 6PM, ESPN+
Lynchburg at Queens University, 6PM, ESPN+
York College (NE) at Drake, 6:30PM, ESPN+
LSU-Alexandria at Louisiana Tech, 6:30, ESPN+
West Georgia at Mississippi State, 6:30PM, SEC
Dallas Christian at Northwestern State, 6:30PM, ESPN+
Louisiana Christian at Tulane, 6:30PM, ESPN+
Randolph at Longwood, 6:30PM, ESPN+
Westminster (PA) at Youngstown St., 6:35PM, ESPN+
Arkansas Baptist at UALR, 7PM, ESPN+
Avila @ Houston Christian, 7PM, ESPN+
Paul Quinn at Lamar, 7PM, ESPN+
Park University-Gilbert at Northern Arizona, 7PM, ESPN+
Jamestown at North Dakota St., 7PM, Summit
William-Carey at SE Louisiana, 7:30, ESPN+
North Central at St. Thomas, 8PM, Summit
Life Pacific at LMU, 9PM, ESPN+
William Jessup at Pacific, 9PM, ESPN+
Thank you. That list really gets me fired up.
What about Marquette?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2024, 01:03:16 PMHannibal-La Grange at Missouri-KC, 6PM, ESPN+
Hannibal-La Grange's most prominant alumnus? Cotton Fitzsimmons.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2024, 01:03:16 PMNotre Dame of Maryland at Mount St. Mary's, 6PM, ESPN+
Notre Dame of Maryland is a sister school to Milwaukee's very own Mount Mary University. It only began accepting men last Fall.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 03, 2024, 01:28:49 PMHannibal-La Grange's most prominant alumnus? Cotton Fitzsimmons.
Notre Dame of Maryland is a sister school to Milwaukee's very own Mount Mary University. It only began accepting men last Fall.
Mount Mary Milwaukee should move their campus to Mequon
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2024, 01:47:55 PMMount Mary Milwaukee should move their campus to Mequon
The Sisters sold that campus to Concordia back in the day.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 03, 2024, 02:20:05 PMThe Sisters sold that campus to Concordia back in the day.
And now they're all dead. SMDH
Insane to see a game like Bluffton at PFW scheduled on the first day of the season.
Another clash of the titans at DePaul tomorrow as well. One of our AAU kids is on Southern Indiana - hoping for a big Screaming Eagles win at WinTrust.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on November 03, 2024, 03:38:21 PMInsane to see a game like Bluffton at PFW scheduled on the first day of the season.
UWM is hosting Lakeland. A bad D3 team.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 03, 2024, 05:10:22 PMUWM is hosting Lakeland. A bad D3 team.
Another gem. We need programs to save some of these marquee matchups for later in the season.
Wisconsin hosts Holy Cross tonight. Watching that one closely. Think this is the most talented Badger team this century.
North Central at future conference mate St. Thomas has big implications for Marquette's future SOS.
Quote from: Hidden User on November 04, 2024, 02:03:35 PMNorth Central at future conference mate St. Thomas has big implications for Marquette's future SOS.
I'll have my eye on that game for sure
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2024, 05:05:16 PMhoping for a big Screaming Eagles win at WinTrust.
Hayden Fox coaching?
Quote from: Hidden User on November 04, 2024, 02:03:35 PMNorth Central at future conference mate St. Thomas has big implications for Marquette's future SOS.
St.Thomas has to be careful. You can't just invite the lads up from Naperville and think you're gonna be able to manage them.
I have heard from my sources that Jamestown will eat you up inside if they get hungry enough to score.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 04, 2024, 12:19:51 PMWisconsin hosts Holy Cross tonight. Watching that one closely. Think this is the most talented Badger team this century.
Same - which is why I hammered HC +26.5
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 04, 2024, 12:19:51 PMWisconsin hosts Holy Cross tonight. Watching that one closely. Think this is the most talented Badger team this century.
Doesn't matta, Gard owns Shaka.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 04, 2024, 02:32:47 PMDoesn't matta, Gard owns Shaka.
I thought the holy cross was the process of Marquette driving to Madison
Purdue only up 2 with 10:37 left in the first half against Texas A&M-Chorpus Christi. Game is on Big Ten TV. Post-Edey era looks bleak.
Purdue up 16 now. Post-Edey Purdue looks just fine now.
Cardet 2 NBA
Defiance up 10-8 on Oakland with 12:07 left in the 1st Half on ESPN+
Chorpus-Christi has it back down to a 7-point deficit with 13:56 left in the game.
Purdue misses Edey
The heck you say
Milwaukee up 19 at half against Lakeland. Can see why Marquette ducks them.
Tomorrows top games, brought to you by the East Troy Chamber of Commerce:
SUNY-Canton at Colgate, 6PM ESPN+
Toccoa Falls at Kennesaw State, 6PM ESPN+
Cal-Maritime at Sacramento State, 9PM ESPN+
Badgers scoop gotta be in a early tailspin
Buzz going with the haunted 'no FGs in the last 4:52 seconds' offense
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 04, 2024, 08:26:30 PMBuzz going with the haunted 'no FGs in the last 4:52 seconds' offense
Wade Taylor
The guy who shot 36% from the floor and 32% from 3 last year getting hype as being an "elite bucket" by all the talking heads. Many putting him over Kam
Mid season form. 4/15 and 4/11 from 3.
Quote from: GB Warrior on November 04, 2024, 08:26:30 PMBuzz going with the haunted 'no FGs in the last 4:52 seconds' offense
Buzz sucks
Badgers hamblasting Holy Cross. UW-Madison a definite Final 4 contender
Get ready for Queen from Maryland in less than 2 weeks
22 and 20 today.
just got home from GCU game-that is a team that you will see in the sweet 16...at least. playing without 2 of their better players, grant-foster and brennan, they still looked real tough. btw, they rock that little arena. teams are not going to want to play them in global credit union arena
Quote from: rocket surgeon on November 04, 2024, 11:33:19 PMjust got home from GCU game-that is a team that you will see in the sweet 16...at least. playing without 2 of their better players, grant-foster and brennan, they still looked real tough. btw, they rock that little arena. teams are not going to want to play them in global credit union arena
Mainly because they'd have to spend time in Phoenix
Quote from: rocket surgeon on November 04, 2024, 11:33:19 PMjust got home from GCU game-that is a team that you will see in the sweet 16...at least. playing without 2 of their better players, grant-foster and brennan, they still looked real tough. btw, they rock that little arena. teams are not going to want to play them in global credit union arena
You think they're a S16 team based on a ten point win over the team predicted to be 10th in the Big West?
Quote from: rocket surgeon on November 04, 2024, 11:33:19 PMjust got home from GCU game-that is a team that you will see in the sweet 16...at least. playing without 2 of their better players, grant-foster and brennan, they still looked real tough. btw, they rock that little arena. teams are not going to want to play them in global credit union arena
And the coach is a dirtbag, so we know he'll cheat
How about that Zags/Baylor score. Wow.
Gonna take a while before seeing UCLA, USC and Oregon under "Big Ten" scores feels normal....
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 04, 2024, 08:41:36 PMGet ready for Queen from Maryland in less than 2 weeks
22 and 20 today.
Freshman Asa Newell of Georgia had 26 and 11. We'll see him too.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 05, 2024, 09:04:12 AMFreshman Asa Newell of Georgia had 26 and 11. We'll see him too.
Check, 2 loses
Quote from: rocket surgeon on November 04, 2024, 11:33:19 PMjust got home from GCU game-that is a team that you will see in the sweet 16...at least. playing without 2 of their better players, grant-foster and brennan, they still looked real tough. btw, they rock that little arena. teams are not going to want to play them in global credit union arena
students get course credit for attending games.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 05, 2024, 12:01:15 PMstudents get course credit for attending games.
I can't imagine that is accurate because of accredidation stadards.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 05, 2024, 12:08:10 PMI can't imagine that is accurate because of accredidation stadards.
GCU had to pay nearly 38M for lying about Doctoral programs. They are also a for profit university. I would not put anything past them.
GCU is still accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - which is Marquette's accreditor as well. You can't just give students graduation credit for things like going to a basketball game.
Quote from: MUbiz on November 05, 2024, 01:22:39 PMGCU had to pay nearly 38M for lying about Doctoral programs. They are also a for profit university. I would not put anything past them.
Perfect place for a member of the nefarious Drew family
Quote from: MUbiz on November 05, 2024, 01:22:39 PMGCU had to pay nearly 38M for lying about Doctoral programs. They are also a for profit university. I would not put anything past them.
I don't understand the "for profit university" angle. For-profit and non-profit organizations can be both good and corrupt. I think you could give them credit for not hiding behind a non-profit facade as other organizations have to unjustly enrich themselves.
I know nothing about GCU, it maybe corrupt as hell but being for-profit does not make it so.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 05, 2024, 12:08:10 PMI can't imagine that is accurate because of accredidation stadards.
apparently that has changed. My buddy was offered a HC job there a few years ago and that was something they sold him on when it came to student support of the team. It was part of a college experience course.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 05, 2024, 01:41:06 PMapparently that has changed. My buddy was offered a HC job there a few years ago and that was something they sold him on when it came to student support of the team. It was part of a college experience course.
Of course he was.
I cannot find anything, anywhere saying that GCU students have ever received college credits for attending athletic events. But hey, they're selling it to head coaches as a selling point.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 05, 2024, 01:34:52 PMI don't understand the "for profit university" angle. For-profit and non-profit organizations can be both good and corrupt. I think you could give them credit for not hiding behind a non-profit facade as other organizations have to unjustly enrich themselves.
I know nothing about GCU, it maybe corrupt as hell but being for-profit does not make it so.
In general, for-profit colleges are relatively more expensive, leave students with more debt, and have worse outcomes (graduation rates, post-graduation placement) than not-for-profit ones.
Some big games with huge implications for Marquette's cause tomorrow. This post is brought to you by our friends at Lenny's Tap:
Maine-Fort Kent at Maine 5PM ESPN+
Baldwin-Wallace at Cleveland State 6PM ESPN+
Boyce at Morehead State 6PM ESPN+
Carolina Christian at Presbyterian 6PM ESPN+
Ohio Christian at Wright St. 6PM ESPN+
Virginia-Lynchburg at Norfolk St. 6PM ESPN+
Piedmont at South Carolina Upstate 6PM ESPN+
St. Andrews Presbyterian at Appalachian State 6PM ESPN+
Champion Baptist at Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7PM ESPN+
Lewis & Clark at Portland 9PM ESPN+
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 05, 2024, 01:56:40 PMIn general, for-profit colleges are relatively more expensive, leave students with more debt, and have worse outcomes (graduation rates, post-graduation placement) than not-for-profit ones.
That's fair. But people have a choice. Also, to the credit of the for-profit, they pay the income tax, real estate tax and sales taxes that can help support a local economies.
Maybe I'm jaded by the not-for-profit scam artist out there, of which I believe there are colleges included, that I give schools like GCU some slack. Plus I'd have to be shown the causation effect of a for-profit school being corrupt. I am willing to listen.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 05, 2024, 01:41:06 PMapparently that has changed. My buddy was offered a HC job there a few years ago and that was something they sold him on when it came to student support of the team. It was part of a college experience course.
That's a bit different than what you posted. Lots of Universities require a college experience type course where a single assignment is to go to a university event. Some may even require it to be an athletic event. But students don't receive credits just for going to athletic events.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 05, 2024, 01:34:52 PMI don't understand the "for profit university" angle. For-profit and non-profit organizations can be both good and corrupt. I think you could give them credit for not hiding behind a non-profit facade as other organizations have to unjustly enrich themselves.
I know nothing about GCU, it maybe corrupt as hell but being for-profit does not make it so.
Grand Canyon almost filed for bankruptcy in 2000s because they were not managing finances correctly. Take the for or non profit out of the equation - GCU has had a long history of questionable financial decisions and shady practices.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 05, 2024, 07:06:43 PMThat's fair. But people have a choice. Also, to the credit of the for-profit, they pay the income tax, real estate tax and sales taxes that can help support a local economies.
Maybe I'm jaded by the not-for-profit scam artist out there, of which I believe there are colleges included, that I give schools like GCU some slack. Plus I'd have to be shown the causation effect of a for-profit school being corrupt. I am willing to listen.
I'm not saying that they are necessarily corrupt, those some clearly are. They just aren't that good at what they do. Grand Canyon is considered the "best" for-profit higher education institution in the country. And they're ranked by USN&WR around 400th - near the bottom of "national universities."
Again, their students usually pay more, exit with more debt, and have worse outcomes. I don't have the research paper that can prove causation, but I can certainly show correlation between those datapoints and the fact that they are for-profit.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 06, 2024, 11:38:40 AMI'm not saying that they are necessarily corrupt, those some clearly are. They just aren't that good at what they do. Grand Canyon is considered the "best" for-profit higher education institution in the country. And they're ranked by USN&WR around 400th - near the bottom of "national universities."
Again, their students usually pay more, exit with more debt, and have worse outcomes. I don't have the research paper that can prove causation, but I can certainly show correlation between those datapoints and the fact that they are for-profit.
Any school employing a Drew is a corrupt to its core
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 06, 2024, 12:23:29 PMAny school employing a Drew is a corrupt to its core
There's zero doubt about that.
Maine up 48-22 over Maine Fort Kent at the half
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 06, 2024, 06:01:53 PMMaine up 48-22 over Maine Fort Kent at the half
with 50% of the vote counted. Let me know when you call it
Quote from: romey on November 06, 2024, 06:11:47 PMwith 50% of the vote counted. Let me know when you call it
They're up 30 with 11:44 left in the second half. Game is available on ESPN+
Going to need to see more data to make a call.
Here is a list of tomorrow's important games with regards to the cause of the Big East, brought to you by Grand Canyon University:
Kentucky Christian at UT-Martin, 11AM ESPN+
Point University at North Alabama, 11AM ESPN+
Bethesda at Cal-State Bakersfield, 1PM ESPN+
Oneonta St. at Binghamton, 4PM, ESPN+
Oakwood at Alabama A&M, 5:30 Bull
SUNY-Purchase at FDU, 6PM NEC
Eureka at Indiana St., 6PM ESPN+
Mississippi University for Women at Mississippi Valley St., 6PM SWAC
Holy Cross College at NIU, 6PM ESPN+
Davenport at Western Michigan, 6PM, Bron
Worcester Polytechnic Institute at Quinnipiac, 6PM ESPN+
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Eutectics at Lindenwood, 6PM ESPN+
College of Biblical Studies at McNeese State, 7:30PM ESPN+
Wayland Baptist at North Texas, 7:30 ESPN+
Evergreen State at Portland State, 9PM, ESPN+
Mississippi Valley State up 5-0 against Mississippi University for Women with 16:39 left in the 1st half. Game is available on the SWAC Network.
Stony Brook up 8-6 on Central Michigan with 13:47 left in the 1st half. Game is available on ESPN+. Big seeding implications for the Golden Eagles
Western Michigan 24 Davenport 2 with 8:40 left on the Bron Network
Many games that will help or hurt Marquette's cause being played tomorrow. These games are brought to you your friends at Lenny's Tap:
Sienna Heights at Eastern Michigan, 11AM ESPN+
Southwestern U. at Incarnate Word, Noon, ESPN+
West Colorado St. at Denver, 2PM, Summit
Franklin at Ball St., 4PM, ESPN+
Ohio Wesleyan at Akron, 6PM, No TV
Costal Georgia at FAU, 6PM, ESPN+
Miami-Hamilton at Kent St., 6PM ESPN+
Nelson at Northern Arizona, 7PM ESPN+
Ozark Christian College at Oral Bob, 7PM ESPN+
Concordia College (MI) at Valpo, 7PM ESPN+
Life Pacific at Hawaii, 11PM, Spec
Stony Brook (Marquette's opponent from this Monday) just beat Central Michigan (Marquette's opponent this upcoming Monday).
73 to 72.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 07, 2024, 07:49:36 PMMany games that will help or hurt Marquette's cause being played tomorrow. These games are brought to you your friends at Lenny's Tap:
Sienna Heights at Eastern Michigan, 11AM ESPN+
Southwestern U. at Incarnate Word, Noon, ESPN+
West Colorado St. at Denver, 2PM, Summit
Franklin at Ball St., 4PM, ESPN+
Ohio Wesleyan at Akron, 6PM, No TV
Costal Georgia at FAU, 6PM, ESPN+
Miami-Hamilton at Kent St., 6PM ESPN+
Nelson at Northern Arizona, 7PM ESPN+
Ozark Christian College at Oral Bob, 7PM ESPN+
Concordia College (MI) at Valpo, 7PM ESPN+
Life Pacific at Hawaii, 11PM, Spec
No dentist sponsorship? Weak a$$ dentist alumni
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 07, 2024, 08:20:27 PMStony Brook (Marquette's opponent from this Monday) just beat Central Michigan (Marquette's opponent this upcoming Monday).
73 to 72.
The kid on Owens and Parham's team hit the game winner.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 07, 2024, 08:44:04 PMThe kid on Owens and Parham's team hit the game winner.
We need him
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 08, 2024, 08:59:01 AMWe need him
Yeah. Like a PG transfer from a CAA school could ever make it in the Big East.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 08, 2024, 09:35:41 AMYeah. Like a PG transfer from a CAA school could ever make it in the Big East.
Are you talking about Kolek? Because George Mason left the CAA for the A-10 in 2013.
Kolek was even A-10 freshman of the year.
Thank goodness for student journalism
https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/11/uf-basketball-coach-accused-of-sexual-harassment-and-stalking
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 08, 2024, 01:00:28 PMThank goodness for student journalism
https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/11/uf-basketball-coach-accused-of-sexual-harassment-and-stalking
You have to wonder what the Baylor Lariat could have cooking up on Scott Drew.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on November 08, 2024, 01:04:37 PMYou have to wonder what the Baylor Lariat could have cooking up on Scott Drew.
Staying on this story, it's probably why Billy Napier got a vote of confidence yesterday knowing this was about to break.
Did work for Bruce Pearl and given the rumors about Pearl, safe bet he learned some of these behaviors from him
https://x.com/alligatorSports/status/1854948068379988363
Shaka to Florida. ;D
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 08, 2024, 11:16:45 AMAre you talking about Kolek? Because George Mason left the CAA for the A-10 in 2013.
Kolek was even A-10 freshman of the year.
lol. Ah well...
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 08, 2024, 09:35:41 AMYeah. Like a PG transfer from a CAA school could ever make it in the Big East.
You are wrong, very much abysmally wrong...
https://x.com/ConnorNoonanCBB/status/1855030557890973981?t=i6dxgH04E5BmaC3yD5IPdg&s=19
Lol.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 08, 2024, 05:39:06 PMhttps://x.com/ConnorNoonanCBB/status/1855030557890973981?t=i6dxgH04E5BmaC3yD5IPdg&s=19
Lol.
We are believing the guy with like 400 followers?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 08, 2024, 05:52:58 PMWe are believing the guy with like 400 followers?
Mostly because Trilly hinted at it and an Auburn reporter also tweeted about it. This was just the most specific of any of the reports. Maybe the specifics are a hoax, but something definitely happened.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 08, 2024, 06:09:43 PMMostly because Trilly hinted at it and an Auburn reporter also tweeted about it. This was just the most specific of any of the reports. Maybe the specifics are a hoax, but something definitely happened.
Oh I didn't see all that.
I just saw your guy had like no followers and nothing from people like ROthstein, Fanta or Goodman.
Definitely wild if even remotely true
Anyone watching the Austin Peay-Butler game? One armed AP dude with a poster dunk on Butler.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 08, 2024, 05:52:58 PMWe are believing the guy with like 400 followers?
It's being reported elsewhere as well.
https://x.com/_JHokanson/status/1855042283390828599
Nm..women's game
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 08, 2024, 05:39:06 PMhttps://x.com/ConnorNoonanCBB/status/1855030557890973981?t=i6dxgH04E5BmaC3yD5IPdg&s=19
Lol.
Culture
Quote from: pbiflyer on November 08, 2024, 06:15:54 PMAnyone watching the Austin Peay-Butler game? One armed AP dude with a poster dunk on Butler.
The crazier thing might be their coach dressed up as a full blown soldier
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 08, 2024, 06:29:17 PMThe crazier thing might be their coach dressed up as a full blown soldier
I didn't even see him. The camo is really working.
https://x.com/WBRC6Hardison/status/1855043072968491027
Massive collapse by Kansas going on right now. And Rj Davis cant even make a shot.
Dickinson is massively overrated. Good player, yes. But he gets absolutely cooked in space. Can barely post up late he's so tired.
Guy keeps not being good enough to go pro and people don't take that as a hint to stop calling him a top 5 player in the sport
Even Alabama had trouble with a cupcake tonight
Self didn't foul up 3.
New Mexico looks really impressive in 1H vs Ucla. UCLA looks pretty blah. Better than last year but not as good as some of the preseason hype
Of course, literally just 1 half of perspective for me
The Lobos are in total control.
Some huge games today that will directly impact the Big East and the cause of the league. Hope none of these results screw the Big East. This post is brought to you by Godfather's Pizza. When you want crap, call Godfather's Pizza and we'll hope for at least that.
Pratt at LIU-Brooklyn, 11AM, NEC
Manor at Wagner, Noon, NEC
Brescia at Evansville, 1PM, ESPN+
Mississippi University of Women at Nicholls St., 3PM, ESPN+
SUNY-Polytechnic Institute at LeMoyne, 6PM, NEC
Lancaster Bible at Loyola Maryland, 6:30, ESPN+
Bluefield College at Elon, 7PM, ESPN+
Make sure to download the NEC Network APP
Quote from: pbiflyer on November 08, 2024, 06:15:54 PMAnyone watching the Austin Peay-Butler game? One armed AP dude with a poster dunk on Butler.
Saw the highlight on Sportscenter. Pretty damn inspiring.
Donovan Dent is a really good player and will be the biggest reason New Mexico is a threat all year if they build off last nights UCLA win. But wild state line
Was very Kam Jones like 8/13 from the field with 8 assists. But had NINE turnovers.
I think both teams in that game had over 20.
Huge game for Douchy and his boys vs the mighty Bluefield College
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 08, 2024, 05:39:06 PMhttps://x.com/ConnorNoonanCBB/status/1855030557890973981?t=i6dxgH04E5BmaC3yD5IPdg&s=19
Lol.
That program has some issues (#3's body language):
https://x.com/blutman27/status/1855058185150718125?s=46
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 09, 2024, 12:12:32 PMThat program has some issues (#3's body language):
https://x.com/blutman27/status/1855058185150718125?s=46
Reminiscent of the Hauser's when Markus was on a heater. #3 knows ball.
Louisville is not back quite yet..
Kelsey has promise as a coach and thta roster is much improved. But the immediate hype stalled at home against a program that is well established with a HOF coach.
Tennessee absolutely abusing them
Remember the rumors of a physical altercation in the locker, post JaMurray State? How about Al, back in the day?
Quote from: tower912 on November 09, 2024, 03:03:54 PMRemember the rumors of a physical altercation in the locker, post JaMurray State? How about Al, back in the day?
So Auburn's players got a letter from the Hausers on how to handle a chucker?
Nah, enjoy Auburn's problems.
Won't someone think of Bruce Pearl and the adversity he has overcome
Baylor vs Arkansas was a solid game featuring two talented teams with big flaws especially for week 1.
Auburn vs Houston right now is an elite basketball game. I could not imagine playing either team right now
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 09, 2024, 11:05:49 PMBaylor vs Arkansas was a solid game featuring two talented teams with big flaws especially for week 1.
Auburn vs Houston right now is an elite basketball game. I could not imagine playing either team right now
I don't think anyone here could imagine playing for either team, well maybe Ners
Games of the Day brought to you by our friends at the American Dental Association, please leave a tip to the underpaid and overworked assistants:
Eureka at Loyola Chicago, 1PM, ESPN+
Chatham at Robert Morris, 1PM, ESPN+
Life Pacific at Pacific, 6:30PM, ESPN+
Champion Baptist at UT-Rio Grande Valley, 6:30PM, ESPN+
Northwest Indian College at Montana, 9PM, ESPN+
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 10, 2024, 08:36:39 AMEureka at Loyola Chicago, 1PM, ESPN+
I don't understand this new trend of D1 schools bringing in D3 schools for buy games these days. Eureka is poor, not only as a basketball program, but as a college. I guess they're cashing a check though.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 10, 2024, 08:42:42 AMI don't understand this new trend of D1 schools bringing in D3 schools for buy games these days. Eureka is poor, not only as a basketball program, but as a college. I guess they're cashing a check though.
I'd think plenty of schools in lower leagues would love to play Loyola. I think Loyola is terrified losing to a St. Thomas is something they can't overcome in March and they're probably right.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 10, 2024, 09:49:26 AMI'd think plenty of schools in lower leagues would love to play Loyola. I think Loyola is terrified losing to a St. Thomas is something they can't overcome in March and they're probably right.
And they want to be on the buying side of buy games and Eureka will come cheap. I get it.
Eureka did this twice last year v Eastern and Western Illinois.
Badgers rolling App State. That's a loss coming up
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 10, 2024, 12:34:18 PMBadgers rolling App State. That's a loss coming up
They know they can make up with MU
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 10, 2024, 01:26:52 PMThey know they can make up with MU
Tonje is better than anyone Marquette has. Not using the portal will be the final nail in Shaka's coffin
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 10, 2024, 01:30:55 PMTonje is better than anyone Marquette has. Not using the portal will be the final nail in Shaka's coffin
Is it possible to block people so their posts don't appear?
Yes. On my phone, I go to the home page and hit the drop down arrow in the upper left corner. Ignore list, follow the prompts.
Quote from: tower912 on November 10, 2024, 03:15:29 PMYes. On my phone, I go to the home page and hit the drop down arrow in the upper left corner. Ignore list, follow the prompts.
Thanks Tower!
Damn. You blocked me, didn't you.
Daniel Jacobsen will medically Redshirt for Purdue.
Broken tibia.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 10, 2024, 03:47:47 PMDaniel Jacobsen will medically Redshirt for Purdue.
#FakeNews #Lies
No such thing as a medical redshirt, but... IF he is unable to play through the end of the season, he likely could receive a medical hardship waiver.
Keeyan hits the headlines
Creighton passing up lay ups in transition in order to miss open 3s while trailing FDU. Creighton scoop melts down
Quote from: tower912 on November 10, 2024, 03:15:29 PMYes. On my phone, I go to the home page and hit the drop down arrow in the upper left corner. Ignore list, follow the prompts.
Snitch
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 10, 2024, 04:05:44 PM#FakeNews #Lies
No such thing as a medical redshirt, but... IF he is unable to play through the end of the season, he likely could receive a medical hardship waiver.
Keeyan hits the headlines
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1855732945446973531?t=ZvWqH8I4t6Ppliivd53TIg&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 10, 2024, 09:43:49 PMhttps://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1855732945446973531?t=ZvWqH8I4t6Ppliivd53TIg&s=19
Semantics give JayBee a raging hard on
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 10, 2024, 09:43:49 PMhttps://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1855732945446973531?t=ZvWqH8I4t6Ppliivd53TIg&s=19
They are LYING to you.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 11, 2024, 08:15:05 AMThey are LYING to you.
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zzzzzzzzzzzzz.....
Some huge games today that will directly impact Marquette's potential tourney seeding. This list is brought to you by AutoZone:
Dillard at Howard, 11AM, Bison Network
Valley Forge at UMBC, 5PM, ESPN+
Vermont-State-Johnson at Central Connecticut State, 6PM, NEC
Vorhees at South Carolina State, 6PM, ESPN+
Southern Oregon at Idaho State, 8PM, ESPN+
UMBC up 60-30 at half over Valley Forge
Purdue is obviously nowhere near as good without Edey but Smith and their rebounding is still pretty formidable.
Montana State up 46-4 on Northwest Indian College
Bama barely beat McNeese State.
Games of the Day brought to you by Willie Warrior's handlers:
University of D.C. at Morgan St., 5PM, ESPN+
Dickinson St. at North Dakota, 5PM, Summit
Goshen at IU-Indy, 5:30PM, ESPN+
Gwynedd-Mercy at Delaware St., 6PM, ESPN+
Franklin Pierce at Rhode Island, 6PM, ESPN+
Christendom at VMI, 6PM, ESPN+
Rhodes at Samford, 6:30PM, ESPN+
Corbin at Boise St., 8PM, MWN
Texas Permian Basin at UTEP, 8PM, ESPN+
Occidental at San Diego St, 9PM, MWN
Is IU - Indianapolis the new name of the former IUPUI?
Quote from: MU82 on November 12, 2024, 01:35:37 AMBama barely beat McNeese State.
McNeese State is good and has a proven bag dropper as a coach.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on November 12, 2024, 11:25:05 AMIs IU - Indianapolis the new name of the former IUPUI?
Yes, IU and Purdue split their campuses in both Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. IU-Indy is a separate institution from IU-Bloomington, while Purdue University - Indianapolis is just an extension of their main campus in West Lafayette.
It's somewhat vice versa in Fort Wayne.
Kansas is #1? I don't see it. Struggling with a mediocre MSU team.
What is Kansas' payroll?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 12, 2024, 06:55:07 PMKansas is #1? I don't see it. Struggling with a mediocre MSU team.
It's one game
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 12, 2024, 07:21:20 PMIt's one game
It only takes ~3 possessions for the scoop intelligentsia to write off an entire season of MUBB. Scale that to any other team and one full game is more than enough.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on November 12, 2024, 07:31:26 PMIt only takes ~3 possessions for the scoop intelligentsia to write off an entire season of MUBB. Scale that to any other team and one full game is more than enough.
I certainly have doubts about Kansas but battling with Michigan State doesn't worry me in the least.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 12, 2024, 07:33:02 PMI certainly have doubts about Kansas but battling with Michigan State doesn't worry me in the least.
Not like they're battling with CMU
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 12, 2024, 07:46:19 PMNot like they're battling with CMU
Caveats and all, they're projected to be like 23-8 and 13-7 per KenPom. If that's the record, is it a good season for a team currently 8th in KenPom?
Some would see that as disappointing
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 12, 2024, 07:15:06 PMWhat is Kansas' payroll?
Put it this way; Dickenson will be taking a pay cut next year.
Flagg is the real deal and Duke is loaded.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 12, 2024, 09:05:42 PMFlagg is the real deal and Duke is loaded.
I thought when I checked the score and box score Duke would be up 20 and Flagg would have a 30 point double double. Duke's up 4 and Flagg has 12/5/0 on 40% from the field and 0% from 3.
Both Houston and Auburn look way better than any of the 4 teams playing tonight.
Quote from: Holy hell all time on November 12, 2024, 09:32:14 PMI thought when I checked the score and box score Duke would be up 20 and Flagg would have a 30 point double double. Duke's up 4 and Flagg has 12/5/0 on 40% from the field and 0% from 3.
Flagg was 4/7 at half and Duke was up 9, also dominated the half after UK started 5/5 from 3.
Duke is really good. Kentucky is pretty impressive as well. But have to figure out a way to even it out a bit in the paint. Dukes guards take great care of the ball
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 12, 2024, 09:37:07 PMFlagg was 4/7 at half and Duke was up 9, also dominated the half after UK started 5/5 from 3.
Duke is really good. Kentucky is pretty impressive as well. But have to figure out a way to even it out a bit in the paint. Dukes guards take great care of the ball
Ig you've watched the last few mins you can see how good this kid is.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 12, 2024, 09:37:07 PMFlagg was 4/7 at half and Duke was up 9, also dominated the half after UK started 5/5 from 3.
Duke is really good. Kentucky is pretty impressive as well. But have to figure out a way to even it out a bit in the paint. Dukes guards take great care of the ball
If you've watched the last few mins, you can see how good this kid is on both ends of the floor. Has a complete game at 17 yrs old. And he's totally under control.
Knuepel likes to shoot.
Duke looking like us from deep right now
Getting anything they want but cant bury the open triples to pull away
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 12, 2024, 09:50:35 PMDuke looking like us from deep right now
Getting anything they want but cant bury the open triples to pull away
Pope is a good coach. Duke's youth is showing. Flagg not getting much help.
I'm not sold on Scheyer.
Heck of a finish by UK.
Pope has a system thats fun ball and loads of veterans to execute
Still very impressed with Duke long term. Got any shot they wanted most all game. Couldnt make the outside shots all game. Missed bunnies in the final 10 minutes like a young team.
But they will be very very good through the year.
Flagg tried to do hero ball late and had two brutal TOs in the final 30 seconds. Still had 26/12 in his first high major game.
Kneuppel was brutal at 5/19.
Vets beat the freshmen. Great game. Both teams are legit. Duke with higher upside.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 12, 2024, 09:43:32 PMIg you've watched the last few mins you can see how good this kid is.
If you've watched the last few mins, you can see how good this kid is on both ends of the floor. Has a complete game at 17 yrs old. And he's totally under control.
Markus was, and still is, 17..duh. I'm pretty sure that Flagg won't pass Howard's Big East scoring record.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 12, 2024, 10:30:35 PMHeck of a finish by UK.
Pope has a system thats fun ball and loads of veterans to execute
Still very impressed with Duke long term. Got any shot they wanted most all game. Couldnt make the outside shots all game. Missed bunnies in the final 10 minutes like a young team.
But they will be very very good through the year.
Flagg tried to do hero ball late and had two brutal TOs in the final 30 seconds. Still had 26/12 in his first high major game.
Kneuppel was brutal at 5/19.
Vets beat the freshmen. Great game. Both teams are legit. Duke with higher upside.
They were two bad turns from Flagg but are you sold on Scheyer?
Funny that Flagg had 2 out-of-control turnovers shortly after Muggs said he was "totally under control."
Obviously a stud though (Flagg, not Muggs). It's easy to see why everyone loves his game.
As for Kon ... chucker?
So, really good teams can go cold from 3. Even though they are the shots the coach wants them to shoot. Good to know.
Duke's length is what impresses/scares me most. It would be helpful if Parham and Owens were healthy and playing well by the time MU plays Duke in the tourney.
Quote from: MU82 on November 13, 2024, 12:46:58 AMFunny that Flagg had 2 out-of-control turnovers shortly after Muggs said he was "totally under control."
Obviously a stud though (Flagg, not Muggs). It's easy to see why everyone loves his game.
As for Kon ... chucker?
For that game Kon was definitely chucking. Not a good game for him at all especially that 2nd half.
The one Duke guy not taking shots in the flow most of time.
Freshmen.
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Difficult to select amongst so many interesting matchups
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 13, 2024, 08:06:19 AMDifficult to select amongst so many interesting matchups
The youtube TV quad box needs to be the Dodeca box. Damn!
Flagg 1-5 from 3
Kon 1-8 from 3
Duke 4-23 from 3. Lost. Huh.
Quote from: tower912 on November 13, 2024, 02:29:05 PMFlagg 1-5 from 3
Kon 1-8 from 3
Duke 4-23 from 3. Lost. Huh.
Kon is a chucker, wow
Kon Gold Cooper Joplin
North Texas 23 Minnesota 14 at half
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2024, 08:02:57 PMNorth Texas 23 Minnesota 14 at half
I can confirm it was an absolutely horrific half. Ben Johnson still doesn't run an actual offense.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 13, 2024, 08:04:20 PMI can confirm it was an absolutely horrific half. Ben Johnson still doesn't run an actual offense.
Mean Green have been pretty good defensively the last handful of seasons but 14 is pretty brutal at home
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 13, 2024, 08:04:20 PMI can confirm it was an absolutely horrific half. Ben Johnson still doesn't run an actual offense.
Holy Hell.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2024, 08:08:04 PMMean Green have been pretty good defensively the last handful of seasons but 14 is pretty brutal at home
They were 1/17 in 1st half with 3 min left haha
Central michigan beat george mason
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 13, 2024, 08:16:30 PMThey were 1/17 in 1st half with 3 min left haha
And now Dawson Garcia has made 2 3's to open the half
Quote from: jfp61 on November 13, 2024, 08:18:31 PMCentral michigan beat george mason
Going to hurt our NET for sure
Last second heroics for CMU too!
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Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 13, 2024, 08:04:20 PMI can confirm it was an absolutely horrific half. Ben Johnson still doesn't run an actual offense.
Depends on the Ben Johnson.
Quote from: tower912 on November 13, 2024, 08:40:34 PMDepends on the Ben Johnson.
That's a very good point. Gophers should make an offer to that guy in Detroit, maybe their NIL dollars can match an NFL team
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 13, 2024, 08:21:11 PMAnd now Dawson Garcia has made 2 3's to open the half
How is this guy still in the league? He was at Marquette when my son was born and he just graduated middle school.
His ESPN picture looks likes he's been in college so long he's turned into a coach.
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Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 13, 2024, 10:21:14 PMHow is this guy still in the league? He was at Marquette when my son was born and he just graduated middle school.
His ESPN picture looks likes he's been in college so long he's turned into a coach.
2020-21 - MU (COVID year)
21-22 - UNC
22-23 - Minnesota
23-24 - Minnesota
24-25 - Minnesota
This is the last class of COVID extended eligibility. He's not like Seth Townes (8th year player last year at Howard) or the Miami TE currently in his ninth year of eligibility...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 14, 2024, 01:17:44 PM2020-21 - MU (COVID year)
21-22 - UNC
22-23 - Minnesota
23-24 - Minnesota
24-25 - Minnesota
This is the last class of COVID extended eligibility. He's not like Seth Townes (8th year player last year at Howard) or the Miami TE currently in his ninth year of eligibility...
So I'm guessing the prediction of him leaving early for the NBA are no longer valid? ;)
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 14, 2024, 12:37:17 PMDakota Wesleyan at South Dakota, 6PM, Summit
I guess one Wesleyan is enough for both Dakotas.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 14, 2024, 01:25:48 PMI guess one Wesleyan is enough for both Dakotas.
They should put an extension in Mequon
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 14, 2024, 01:17:44 PM2020-21 - MU (COVID year)
21-22 - UNC
22-23 - Minnesota
23-24 - Minnesota
24-25 - Minnesota
This is the last class of COVID extended eligibility. He's not like Seth Townes (8th year player last year at Howard) or the Miami TE currently in his ninth year of eligibility...
There will probably be a handful next year as well. For instance, had Garcia instead done...
2020-21 - MU (COVID year)
21-22 - UNC
22-23 - Redshirt at Minnesota
23-24 - Minnesota
24-25 - Minnesota
He would be eligible to play a fifth year in 2025-26. I doubt there are many, but I'm sure it's a non-zero number of players that will be granted another year based on playing in 2020-21 and later taking a redshirt or having a post-2021 injury that reduced them to an acceptable amount for the NCAA to grant an additional year.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 14, 2024, 01:59:29 PMThere will probably be a handful next year as well. For instance, had Garcia instead done...
2020-21 - MU (COVID year)
21-22 - UNC
22-23 - Redshirt at Minnesota
23-24 - Minnesota
24-25 - Minnesota
He would be eligible to play a fifth year in 2025-26. I doubt there are many, but I'm sure it's a non-zero number of players that will be granted another year based on playing in 2020-21 and later taking a redshirt or having a post-2021 injury that reduced them to an acceptable amount for the NCAA to grant an additional year.
Good point. I was just focusing on guys like Garcia who played straight through (the vast majority). There will be a few with medical hardships or voluntary redshirts. It makes sense for kids to take advantage of the extra years and move closer to or complete a grad degree.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 14, 2024, 01:21:48 PMSo I'm guessing the prediction of him leaving early for the NBA are no longer valid? ;)
Those were as fun as the Scoop worries that Joey - and before him, Todd Mayo - would leave early for the NBA.
Florida International up 55-25 on Florida National
South Dakota 54 Dakota Wesleyan 36 with about 17 minutes left
Florida International up 110-55 over Florida National
Quote from: MU82 on November 14, 2024, 06:27:19 PMThose were as fun as the Scoop worries that Joey - and before him, Todd Mayo - would leave early for the NBA.
Don't forget haanif cheatham!
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 14, 2024, 07:51:06 PMFlorida International up 110-55 over Florida National
FIU with supreme bragging rights.
Great to see Arizona St. beat Grand Canyon last night
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Quote from: Newsdreams on November 15, 2024, 08:47:50 AMExcellent sponsorship get. Did Jones leave building?
He did. Didn't have a choice.
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 14, 2024, 07:51:06 PMFlorida International up 110-55 over Florida National
Is this the President's Cup of Florida basketball?
Questionable calls at the Kohl.
Tonje can play.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 09:47:15 PMQuestionable calls at the Kohl.
It's been brutal. I was out for the game and this game was on, too. At one point, I believe the Badgers had 22 FT's to Arizona's 3. It's evened out a little but it buried Zona early
70 ft's in the Zona/UW game with 6+ mins left.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 09:50:12 PMTonje can play.
I'll be glad when there are no more 24 year olds in college basketball.
With the wins tonight by Purdue and Wisconsin MU has two opportunities for big wins coming up at home.
One of the dumber court storms you'll ever see in Madison, WI.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 10:28:31 PMOne of the dumber court storms you'll ever see in Madison, WI.
Bush league program. Marquette is gonna throttle those clowns
Cant believe they stormed the court. What a loser fanbase.
47 free throws???
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 10:34:18 PM47 free throws???
There were close to 90 combined. And if Arizona doesn't go 4-23 from 3, they probably have a chance
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 15, 2024, 10:35:57 PMThere were close to 90 combined. And if Arizona doesn't go 4-23 from 3, they probably have a chance
Love was a disaster from what I saw.
Quote from: JTJ3 on November 15, 2024, 10:31:50 PMCant believe they stormed the court. What a loser fanbase.
Embarrassing
Anyone putting Love above Kam on any best player list, just doesn't watch ball.
Poll the top 25 teams in country. All 25 coaches take Kam.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 15, 2024, 10:41:53 PMAnyone putting Love above Kam on any best player list, just doesn't watch ball.
Poll the top 25 teams in country. All 25 coaches take Kam.
Absolutely. Kam was spectacular today minus those two missed FT's.
Not a single player with a buzz cut on the badger roster.
Quote from: Hidden User on November 15, 2024, 10:49:39 PMNot a single player with a buzz cut on the badger roster.
That's why they scored 103
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 10:44:03 PMAbsolutely. Kam was spectacular today minus those two missed FT's.
That's on you tho.
Remember when posters were saying Purdue isn't a Tourney team without Edey last year? 😂 As if Matt Painter wasn't the Purdue coach or something.
Love to see Purdue winning that game coming into Tuesday.
Purdue is obviously a big challenge and well coached......how would you go about dismantling them? They rarely turn it over.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 15, 2024, 10:57:17 PMRemember when posters were saying Purdue isn't a Tourney team without Edey last year? 😂 As if Matt Painter wasn't the Purdue coach or something.
Who said that?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 15, 2024, 10:41:53 PMAnyone putting Love above Kam on any best player list, just doesn't watch ball.
Poll the top 25 teams in country. All 25 coaches take Kam.
Coaches know ball
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 11:03:55 PMPurdue is obviously a big challenge and well coached......how would you go about dismantling them? They rarely turn it over.
Very systematically Muggsy.
Marquette and Purdue are two of the hands down best programs in college basketball these days, with two of the hands down best coaches in the game.
It'll be a treat for the fans, just like last nights game in Maryland was
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 15, 2024, 10:41:53 PMAnyone putting Love above Kam on any best player list, just doesn't watch ball.
Poll the top 25 teams in country. All 25 coaches take Kam.
Love was their Achilles heel in the tourney last year. I think Tommy Lloyd is a good coach. His team does a lot of good stuff but he needs to reign Love in for that team to maximize its potential
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Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 11:03:55 PMPurdue is obviously a big challenge and well coached......how would you go about dismantling them? They rarely turn it over.
Told my Dad last night (Purdue alum), that Braden Smith watched a lot of Kolek videos last summer. He was so good last night manipulating the defenders in the pick and roll. I didn't see the 2nd half, but it looks like they went on a roll from 3. Kaufman- Renn has also been really good. Where they aren't as good without Edey is defensively. Lots of wide open 3s and difficulty handling isolation on the perimeter. It will probably come down to who hits more 3s.
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2024, 07:49:38 AMHuge games on the docket today. Many with direct implications for the cause of the Big East.
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Capital at Dayton, 6PM, ESPN+
Central State (OH) at Wright St., 6PM, ESPN+
Haskell Indian Nations at Oral Bob, 7PM, Summit
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2024, 07:49:38 AMHuge games on the docket today. Many with direct implications for the cause of the Big East.
St. Mary's (MN) at UIC, Noon, ESPN+
Misericordia at Binghamton, 1PM, ESPN+
Rockford at Houston Christian, 3:30, ESPN+
St. Joseph's (Long Island) at Stony Brook, 5:31PM, FloC
Capital at Dayton, 6PM, ESPN+
Central State (OH) at Wright St., 6PM, ESPN+
Haskell Indian Nations at Oral Bob, 7PM, Summit
Got to watch St. Joseph's @ Stony Brook huge implications for MU's seeding. Is Oral Bob supported by MU dentists?
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 15, 2024, 11:04:25 PMWho said that?
Maybe I was thinking of this:
Quote from: #UnleashSean on November 26, 2023, 02:32:29 AMPurdue wouldn't be ranked without Edey.
But there were posts like this throughout the year about Purdue, and posts about how Edey wasn't good at basketball and wouldn't have an NBA career. Sure, if Edey had been perfectly healthy all through warmups and then last second told Painter he couldn't go, in theory MN might "boat race" Purdue, but even then I have my doubts. Guys like Kaufman-Renn are sitting on Purdue's bench behind NPOY candidates every year. And again, Painter is on their bench. It's safe to just assume Purdue will be minimum a top 15 team with Painter there until we start seeing otherwise.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 09, 2023, 02:13:41 PMI would go as far as to say take Eddey off that team and they get boat raced by the gophers.
Even the announcers on 3 occaisions have been befuddled by 3 fouls hes drawn.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 16, 2024, 07:15:12 AMVery systematically Muggsy.
Marquette and Purdue are two of the hands down best programs in college basketball these days, with two of the hands down best coaches in the game.
It'll be a treat for the fans, just like last nights game in Maryland was
One of the unsung stats last night is that we didn't cough it up much until the last minute where we lost focus. I thought we played our B game Dr.V. Kam carried us and there are going to be games where he can't do it alone or he has an off shooting night. Part of it is missing wide open looks but it's also a few guys pressing a bit . The easiest way to get into rhythm imo is to get a bucket or two inside and some throws early. The ball movement was crisp, it's time for all of our guys to deliver and go on consistent barrages in our offensive sets.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 16, 2024, 09:00:10 AMGot to watch St. Joseph's @ Stony Brook huge implications for MU's seeding. Is Oral Bob supported by MU dentists?
The Stony Brook game is one of the bigger ones of the day. Can really help Marquette's cause and the Big East's cause.
Many people confuse Oral Bob with Liberty and with good reason
Quote from: wadesworld on November 16, 2024, 09:22:10 AMMaybe I was thinking of this:
But there were posts like this throughout the year about Purdue, and posts about how Edey wasn't good at basketball and wouldn't have an NBA career. Sure, if Edey had been perfectly healthy all through warmups and then last second told Painter he couldn't go, in theory MN might "boat race" Purdue, but even then I have my doubts. Guys like Kaufman-Renn are sitting on Purdue's bench behind NPOY candidates every year. And again, Painter is on their bench. It's safe to just assume Purdue will be minimum a top 15 team with Painter there until we start seeing otherwise.
At this point, doubting Purdue regular season success is foolhardy.
Culture? They have it ingrained in that program. I don't like them, but that's going to be a well-coached, tough as nails team.
Unlike Tony Bennett, I think Painter loves the challenge of today's landscape building a sustainable level of excellence instead of chasing the dragon.
They may not win a natty but they'll be in the mix a lot more than not and that makes it a lot of fun for the players, supporters and Dollar Store Boilermakers
Youngstown State up 7 at half at Syracuse
I don't know what there is not to like about Purdue.........Painter is a class act.......great program.....never cheated as far as I know.......lots of respect for them.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2024, 01:09:14 PMYoungstown State up 7 at half at Syracuse
Curious that the deterioration of Syracuse bball coincided with the woke mob cancelling Bernie Fine.
Yale up 21-11 at Minnesota
Marcus Johnson, Bowling Green. Shaka should have grabbed from the portal for all of you Davante fans.
Quote from: tower912 on November 16, 2024, 05:23:58 PMMarcus Johnson, Bowling Green. Shaka should have grabbed from the portal for all of you Davante fans.
Automatic? Or chilling...
Quote from: MuMark on November 16, 2024, 01:38:00 PMI don't know what there is not to like about Purdue.........Painter is a class act.......great program.....never cheated as far as I know.......lots of respect for them.
allegedly of course ;D
Quote from: wadesworld on November 16, 2024, 09:22:10 AMMaybe I was thinking of this:
But there were posts like this throughout the year about Purdue, and posts about how Edey wasn't good at basketball and wouldn't have an NBA career. Sure, if Edey had been perfectly healthy all through warmups and then last second told Painter he couldn't go, in theory MN might "boat race" Purdue, but even then I have my doubts. Guys like Kaufman-Renn are sitting on Purdue's bench behind NPOY candidates every year. And again, Painter is on their bench. It's safe to just assume Purdue will be minimum a top 15 team with Painter there until we start seeing otherwise.
Hey now, to be faaaaaaair they have 2 more Edeys now =(
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Got to watch St. Thomas on their way to BE
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 17, 2024, 08:43:29 AMGot to watch St. Thomas on their way to BE
After the loss to them last year, I always watch now hoping the lose
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 16, 2024, 10:15:07 AMAt this point, doubting Purdue regular season success is foolhardy.
Culture? They have it ingrained in that program. I don't like them, but that's going to be a well-coached, tough as nails team.
Unlike Tony Bennett, I think Painter loves the challenge of today's landscape building a sustainable level of excellence instead of chasing the dragon.
They may not win a natty but they'll be in the mix a lot more than not and that makes it a lot of fun for the players, supporters and Dollar Store Boilermakers
Painter is an excellent coach who runs a solid program. A lot of respect between Shaka and Matt. Tuesday will be fun.
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Radford up 27-11 over Southern Virginia with 9:09 left in the first half. Game available on ESPN+
Radford up 29 early in the second half against Southern Virginia. They need this game as a trip to Clemson looms
Radford holds on and beats Southern Virginia by 36
UT Rio Grande Valley up 4 against UW-Madison who apparently don't play defense anymore
UTRGV gave Creighton a game.
Quote from: tower912 on November 18, 2024, 08:11:03 PMUTRGV gave Creighton a game.
Creighton scoop was a disaster
Buckyville has got to be apoplectic
Quote from: tower912 on November 18, 2024, 08:15:54 PMBuckyville has got to be apoplectic
They're probably processing the OC move
UTRGV getting hosed by the zebras.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 18, 2024, 08:24:25 PMUTRGV getting hosed by the zebras.
Trohl Center special
33 for UTRGV is from Mongolia. I do not remember any other D1 players from there.
Kid gets hit in the face, no call.
Did you see that beeeeshiiite?? Ridiculous.
Let's just give UW 6 straight ft's down the stretch. Very questionable.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 18, 2024, 08:55:47 PMLet's just give UW 6 straight ft's down the stretch. Very questionable.
They got a crazy whistle. Didn't watch the Arizona game but I assume the same with one player shooting over 20 FTs.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 18, 2024, 08:57:47 PMThey got a crazy whistle. Didn't watch the Arizona game but I assume the same with one player shooting over 20 FTs.
It's 30 to 11.
Maybe Arizona isn't that good? 👀
What a bunch of crap.
Brutal last shot. Got the mismatch but just a terrible shot with time to go still
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 18, 2024, 09:07:30 PMBrutal last shot. Got the mismatch but just a terrible shot with time to go still
I'm biased but I thought he got hit.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 18, 2024, 09:08:50 PMI'm biased but I thought he got hit.
There definitely was contact.
Free throws no matta?
Terrible loss for Madison.
Oh ... and the announcer just called Marquette the Warriors.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on November 18, 2024, 09:10:56 PMThere definitely was contact.
Considering Whisky took 10 FT"s, with under 4 mims to go, I don't think I'm being unreasonable. :)
Quote from: MU82 on November 18, 2024, 09:12:52 PMOh ... and the announcer just called Marquette the Warriors.
That warms my heart.
Tonej had 41 points on 8 made shots on Friday. He had 19 on 3 made shots tonight.
Looks like we found the guy who will be shooting 15 to 20 free throws against us.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 18, 2024, 09:18:19 PMTonej had 41 points on 8 made shots on Friday. He had 19 on 3 made shots tonight.
Looks like we found the guy who will be shooting 15 to 20 free throws against us.
32 to 11. The Vaqueros had their chances but that's tough to overcome.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 18, 2024, 09:21:24 PM32 to 11. The Vaqueros had their chances but that's tough to overcome.
We've trailed by 10 or more each of the last 3 years against UW. That happens this year and they'll just salt it away at the line. Gotta get a lead early on them.
Just bought tickets this morning on the secondary market for that one.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 18, 2024, 09:24:56 PMWe've trailed by 10 or more each of the last 3 years against UW. That happens this year and they'll just salt it away at the line. Gotta get a lead early on them.
They always find a way to get it done.
Except when they don't.
Little worried that Breeding did the Badger game tonight which means he's in the vicinity for tomorrow...
Quote from: TallTitan34 on November 18, 2024, 09:53:37 PMLittle worried that Breeding did the Badger game tonight which means he's in the vicinity for tomorrow...
Most likely he will be in Milwaukee tomorrow.
Quote from: MU82 on November 18, 2024, 09:12:52 PMTerrible loss for Madison.
Oh ... and the announcer just called Marquette the Warriors.
How is Madison Scoop? Must be lit.
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 19, 2024, 06:46:06 AMEast-West at Tennessee State, 6PM, ESPN+
East-West is a school out of Chicago that plays like six games a season - all on the road against low level D1 opponents.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 19, 2024, 08:05:10 AMEast-West is a school out of Chicago that plays like six games a season - all on the road against low level D1 opponents.
Big game for Big East tourney chances
NAU 82 ERA (AZ) 47 from earlier action. Big win for the Big Sky Conference
Canisius 3 Maryland 1, very early
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 19, 2024, 07:04:24 PMThat did not last
Christ!
Canisius has been to the tourney 4 times. The last in 1996 under John Beilein
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 19, 2024, 07:22:48 PMStop taking the Lord's name in vain
I'm an evangelical, I can do it
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 19, 2024, 07:26:35 PMI'm an evangelical, I can do it
You need to be Christian Nationalist for that you sinner!
Samford up 23-18 on Michigan State. Was 21-9.
Fordham beat Georgian Court 101-61
Many impactful games for the cause of the Big East today. This list is brought to you by Venmo:
Fisher at Mass-Lowell, 2PM, ESPN+
Mitchell at Holy Cross, 5PM, ESPN+
Oglethorpe at Furman, 6PM, ESPN+
Valley Forge at Lehigh, 6PM, ESPN+
Endicott at New Hampshire, 6PM, ESPN+
Saint Elizabeth at St. Peter's, 6PM, ESPN+
Mansfield at St. Bonaventure, 6PM, ESPN+
CSU-Stanislaus at St. Mary's, 9PM, ESPN+
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 20, 2024, 06:51:30 AMMany impactful games for the cause of the Big East today. This list is brought to you by Venmo:
Fisher at Mass-Lowell, 2PM, ESPN+
Mitchell at Holy Cross, 5PM, ESPN+
Oglethorpe at Furman, 6PM, ESPN+
Valley Forge at Lehigh, 6PM, ESPN+
Endicott at New Hampshire, 6PM, ESPN+
Saint Elizabeth at St. Peter's, 6PM, ESPN+
Mansfield at St. Bonaventure, 6PM, ESPN+
CSU-Stanislaus at St. Mary's, 9PM, ESPN+
These games are going to become even more common moving forward. Mid and low majors are having issues scheduling games against high majors because of expanded conference schedules and many of these teams are those high majors don't want to play or pay. Plus, these programs don't have the budgets to bring in teams like a SWAC or MEAC program looking for big money to be a sacrificial lamb. So they schedule local non-D1/NCAA teams for a few thousand and get a win. The losers are the fans who have to pay to see these games.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 20, 2024, 07:57:56 AMThese games are going to become even more common moving forward. Mid and low majors are having issues scheduling games against high majors because of expanded conference schedules and many of these teams are those high majors don't want to play or pay. Plus, these programs don't have the budgets to bring in teams like a SWAC or MEAC program looking for big money to be a sacrificial lamb. So they schedule local non-D1/NCAA teams for a few thousand and get a win. The losers are the fans who have to pay to see these games.
Correct. It's one of the many sins of conference realignment
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 20, 2024, 07:57:56 AMThese games are going to become even more common moving forward. Mid and low majors are having issues scheduling games against high majors because of expanded conference schedules and many of these teams are those high majors don't want to play or pay. Plus, these programs don't have the budgets to bring in teams like a SWAC or MEAC program looking for big money to be a sacrificial lamb. So they schedule local non-D1/NCAA teams for a few thousand and get a win. The losers are the fans who have to pay to see these games.
But part of this is because some conferences, such as the A10, are insisting on home-and-homes with high major programs. And, Marquette v. Dayton notwithstanding, the big boys aren't giving up home games to anybody but their cohorts.
Of course the other thing this does is increase the number of one-bid leagues out there and jusitfy tournament expansion with the big boys getting more at large slots.
I bet that Mitchell program has excellent D
Central Michigan up 38-25 on Central State (OH). Result of this game has huge implications for Marquette and the Big East.
PFW 44 Penn State 36, just before half
Furman 62 Oglethorpe 17 at half
Furman 89 Oglethorpe 19 with 14:48 left
Southern 39 Texas A&M 25 at half
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 20, 2024, 08:04:09 PMPoor Buzz!
He actually scheduled hard this year, too. They have Creighton, Oregon, Texas Tech and Purdue on the docket. Wake is also on the schedule and while they may not be anything special, that's still a good game.
They probably don't want to lose this one
Southern blew the lead in less than 10 minutes
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 20, 2024, 08:29:15 PMSouthern blew the lead in less than 10 minutes
Wow! TAMU wins by 17 after being down 14 at the half. 31-point turnaround.
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Have to watch García game, Woj TBT
Drake beats Miami. Florida Atlantic beats Oklahoma State. Good results before for The Net
Bradley up 13-9 over Texas St.
The Fightin' Wardles are 3-1 on the season including a huge win over UTSA and a gutsy loss to tourney-bound Washington St.
Currently 101 in KenPom.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 20, 2024, 08:57:53 PMWow! TAMU wins by 17 after being down 14 at the half. 31-point turnaround.
must of have been one helluva a halftime pep talk
wonder if he did that "dance" after the game
Nm
Wardle and Bargen look like they are going to move on in Myrtle Beach.
Quote from: tower912 on November 21, 2024, 06:40:47 PMWardle and Bargen look they are going to move on in Myrtle Beach.
Keeping an eye on them. Won't be surprised to see him on the sideline in Milwaukee next fall
Clemson up 10 on Radford before half
IU has allowed Greensboro to tie it up after a 21-5 start through 10 minutes.
For those longing for the return of the elbow jumper, freshman Bryson Tucker for IU will be a breath of fresh air. They are calling a play with a down screen allowing Tucker to come off the screen, catch, and shoot the 15 footer.
Clemson up 18 in the second half against Radford
Clemson beat Radford by 28
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 21, 2024, 08:37:37 PMClemson beat Radford by 28
Wish we had gotten that kind of win last year.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 21, 2024, 04:43:10 PMBradley up 13-9 over Texas St.
The Fightin' Wardles are 3-1 on the season including a huge win over UTSA and a gutsy loss to tourney-bound Washington St.
Currently 101 in KenPom.
Bring him home already
Tenn with an explosive 22-21 lead over UVA at the half.
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Trinity Baptist at Florida A&M, 4PM, SWAC
St. Thomas at Wofford, 4PM, ESPN+
Lane at Arkansas St., 7PM, ESPN+
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 22, 2024, 07:17:08 AMHuge docket of games today that will directly hurt or help the Santa Claus of the Big East. Games brought to you by Prize Picks. When you want to spit in the eye of your lord and savior, choose Prize Picks!
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Will be heading to PR-Mayagüez game, 1:15 drive to the West. Then will watch St. Thomas game, hopefully they win and help MU's NET.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 22, 2024, 08:25:38 AMWill be heading to PR-Mayagüez game, 1:15 drive to the West. Then will watch St. Thomas game, hopefully they win and help MU's NET.
It's all about the NET
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 19, 2024, 08:34:55 PMFordham beat Georgian Court 101-61
Do we need to be nervous that UGA will try and avenge this loss on Saturday? Especially with Fordham being a fellow Jesuit institution.
Quote from: cheebs09 on November 22, 2024, 08:58:57 AMDo we need to be nervous that UGA will try and avenge this loss on Saturday? Especially with Fordham being a fellow Jesuit institution.
It's a classic trap game so I'm already nervous
St. Thomas tips in 20 minutes on YouTube or if you're in Milwaukee, you can see them at Panther Arena. Can they get a second win in Milwaukee in under a year?
Also, Bradley tips in 20 minutes as well against Wright St. Can future Marquette head coach Brian Wardle get his Braves another W? Tune-in on ESPN+
Rick Pitino calling Scott Drew highly unethical is spot on. And when Rick Pitino is calling you unethical, you know it's bad.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 03:49:09 PMRick Pitino calling Scott Drew highly unethical is spot on. And when Rick Pitino is calling you unethical, you know it's bad.
Scott Drew and Baylor are a match made in heaven. Truly, disgusting behavior.
Badgers rolling UCF. That's a Final 4 team
Wofford up 7 on St. Thomas with 4:45 left in the first half. Bradley up 2 on Wright St. with a minute left in the first half
Madison is a top 2 team in the Big Ten pretty easily.
I don't think the league is very good, but they are.
Very possible...maybe even likely that they will be unbeaten coming to Milwaukee on December 7th.
Wright State up 2 on Bradley at the half.
Badgers up 22. I'm not sure Marquette can handle that high-octane offense, tbh
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 04:44:18 PMMadison is a top 2 team in the Big Ten pretty easily.
I don't think the league is very good, but they are.
Very possible...maybe even likely that they will be unbeaten coming to Milwaukee on December 7th.
Uhhhh, no.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 22, 2024, 04:48:07 PMUhhhh, no.
The Big Ten is very...not good.
Purdue, UW, maybe Illinois, maybe UCLA. The rest is a lot of mediocrity.
Wofford up 10 on St. Thomas at half. Bad loss for the Big East if this holds up
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 22, 2024, 04:54:15 PMWofford up 10 on St. Thomas at half. Bad loss for the Big East if this holds up
Could sink MU's chances
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 04:44:18 PMMadison is a top 2 team in the Big Ten pretty easily.
I don't think the league is very good, but they are.
Very possible...maybe even likely that they will be unbeaten coming to Milwaukee on December 7th.
Lol. Very easily a top 2 team?
You do this every year. They will not finish in the top 2 of the Big Ten.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 22, 2024, 04:54:49 PMCould sink MU's chances
Between that and the pending loss to Wisconsin, things are getting dicey pretty quick for a protected seed
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 04:44:18 PMMadison is a top 2 team in the Big Ten pretty easily.
I don't think the league is very good, but they are.
Very possible...maybe even likely that they will be unbeaten coming to Milwaukee on December 7th.
Viper....is that you?
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 04:58:22 PMLol. Very easily a top 2 team?
You do this every year. They will not finish in the top 2 of the Big Ten.
I think you underestimate how sound they are and more importantly how mediocre the Big Ten is.
That league has a few bad teams, a few good teams, and a lot of middling.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 05:07:42 PMI think you underestimate how sound they are and more importantly how mediocre the Big Ten is.
That league has a few bad teams, a few good teams, and a lot of middling.
None of what you keep saying points to them being pretty easily top 2. Could they be? Sure.
They beat Zona. Unwatchable fluke foul fest aside. Very good win. They have also struggled big time with multiple bye games. UCF is blah.
Nothing they have done shows they are pretty easily top 2 over all but 1 of, Purdue, Indiana, UCLA, Michigan, Oregon, Ohio State, Maryland, Illinois.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 05:07:42 PMI think you underestimate how sound they are and more importantly how mediocre the Big Ten is.
That league has a few bad teams, a few good teams, and a lot of middling.
You said the exact same things last year around the same time. And the year before.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 22, 2024, 05:16:16 PMNone of what you keep saying points to them being pretty easily top 2. Could they be? Sure.
They beat Zona. Unwatchable fluke foul fest aside. Very good win. They have also struggled big time with multiple bye games. UCF is blah.
Nothing they have done shows they are pretty easily top 2 over all but 1 of, Purdue, Indiana, UCLA, Michigan, Oregon, Ohio State, Maryland, Illinois.
Not top two but once again our hopes of Bucky's demise have been dashed. They're a tourney team
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 05:30:08 PMYou said the exact same things last year around the same time. And the year before.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 05:30:08 PMYou said the exact same things last year around the same time. And the year before.
It was true last year too. Purdue, Illinois, and UW were the 3 best. UW/Illinois Big Ten Final and a Purdue National Title Runner Up.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 22, 2024, 05:40:30 PMNot top two but once again our hopes of Bucky's demise have been dashed. They're a tourney team
Another first round loss upcoming.
The obsession with the Badgers here is crazy. I get it when MU is a bubble type team or worse. But this program has bigger things to worry about than Wisconsin basketball. I know you said Shaka's seat will warm up if he doesn't start beating our biggest rival after our loss last year, but I'm fine losing to WI every year if we continue being towards the top of the BE and a protected seed every year.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 05:43:29 PMIt was true last year too. Purdue, Illinois, and UW were the 3 best. UW/Illinois Big Ten Final and a Purdue National Title Runner Up.
They finished fifths in the Big Ten last year. And far worse the year before.
We get it. You're a Badger fan who pretends to be a Marquette fan and comes here to remind everyone how great Wisconsin is every time they take a 20 point lead on a mid team.
Congratulations. Your Badgers will make the Tourney and lose to a mid team. And then you'll tell everyone that the team they lost to was underrated and dangerous and pick them to make a run, only to see a mid Duke team boat race them the next round.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 05:44:22 PMAnother first round loss upcoming.
The obsession with the Badgers here is crazy. I get it when MU is a bubble type team or worse. But this program has bigger things to worry about than Wisconsin basketball. I know you said Shaka's seat will warm up if he doesn't start beating our biggest rival after our loss last year, but I'm fine losing to WI every year if we continue being towards the top of the BE and a protected seed every year.
Only care about them because they are on our schedule. Shaka's seat will never be warm for individual regular season games. Their program style is just a bad matchup for us. Losing to them in the regular season isn't a huge issue.
Bradley beats Wright State. Great job by Coach Wardle
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 05:44:22 PMAnother first round loss upcoming.
The obsession with the Badgers here is crazy. I get it when MU is a bubble type team or worse. But this program has bigger things to worry about than Wisconsin basketball. I know you said Shaka's seat will warm up if he doesn't start beating our biggest rival after our loss last year, but I'm fine losing to WI every year if we continue being towards the top of the BE and a protected seed every year.
Huh? Ive never said a word about Shaka's seat.
I have been proven wrong time and time again thinking Bucky was finally back to sucking, way back to when Dick Bennett bailed and they hired Bo as their sixth choice. But, they're like roaches, they won't go away
Even though they've put gaudy numbers up, I think MU is better equipped to guard this version of UW's offense than the traditional swing.
St. Thomas making a late run against Wofford. Might be the best college basketball game in Milwaukee this week
Wofford holds on to beat St. Thomas
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 05:47:26 PMOnly care about them because they are on our schedule. Shaka's seat will never be warm for individual regular season games. Their program style is just a bad matchup for us. Losing to them in the regular season isn't a huge issue.
But yet you dont comment on and revere every other opponent on our schedule.....
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1860085736428785767
This sounds like another gambler caught.
yep
Can someone tell me the first year they started playing these tournaments in conference rooms/ballrooms at resorts?
Has this been happening for more than the last few years?
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 05:46:40 PMThey finished fifths in the Big Ten last year. And far worse the year before.
We get it. You're a Badger fan who pretends to be a Marquette fan and comes here to remind everyone how great Wisconsin is every time they take a 20 point lead on a mid team.
Congratulations. Your Badgers will make the Tourney and lose to a mid team. And then you'll tell everyone that the team they lost to was underrated and dangerous and pick them to make a run, only to see a mid Duke team boat race them the next round.
He just likes traditionals
Quote from: We R Final Four on November 22, 2024, 06:35:50 PMCan someone tell me the first year they started playing these tournaments in conference rooms/ballrooms at resorts?
Has this been happening for more than the last few years?
Battle 4 Atlantis has always been played in a ballroom.
https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/b4a
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 22, 2024, 05:57:19 PMBradley beats Wright State. Great job by Coach Wardle
Time to bring him home
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 22, 2024, 06:10:18 PMSt. Thomas making a late run against Wofford. Might be the best college basketball game in Milwaukee this week
MU is now on the outside looking in.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 22, 2024, 07:01:47 PMMU is now on the outside looking in.
Is Wofford currently the best college team in Milwaukee?
Quote from: We R Final Four on November 22, 2024, 06:24:19 PMBut yet you dont comment on and revere every other opponent on our schedule.....
If they are good I do. I comment about nearly every single opponent on our schedule in some capacity.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 22, 2024, 05:16:16 PMNone of what you keep saying points to them being pretty easily top 2. Could they be? Sure.
They beat Zona. Unwatchable fluke foul fest aside. Very good win. They have also struggled big time with multiple bye games. UCF is blah.
Nothing they have done shows they are pretty easily top 2 over all but 1 of, Purdue, Indiana, UCLA, Michigan, Oregon, Ohio State, Maryland, Illinois.
UCF is "blah"? That can't be. They've got one of the long line of successful Coach K assistants at the helm.
Madison is the best team in the country pretty easily.
Quote from: MU82 on November 22, 2024, 07:46:03 PMMadison is the best team in the country pretty easily.
Top 25-30ish at best
Quote from: MU82 on November 22, 2024, 07:46:03 PMMadison is the best team in the country pretty easily.
Mark my words, that's a Final 4 team
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 05:47:26 PMOnly care about them because they are on our schedule. Shaka's seat will never be warm for individual regular season games. Their program style is just a bad matchup for us. Losing to them in the regular season isn't a huge issue.
Tell you what. Let's make a bet. UW finishes top 2 in the B1G I don't post on Scoop until the next time MU beats them. UW finishes worse than 2nd in the B1G and you don't post until the next time UW beats MU. Deal?
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 07:53:55 PMTell you what. Let's make a bet. UW finishes top 2 in the B1G I don't post on Scoop until the next time MU beats them. UW finishes worse than 2nd in the B1G and you don't post until the next time UW beats MU. Deal?
How about I post whatever I want, and you post whatever you want...and if I'm wrong about something, I'll say "looks like I was wrong" and if you're wrong about something you can do whatever it is that you want to do.
It's college hoops. It's fun to speculate. It's fun to observe. It's fun to interact. I've been wrong before, I'll be wrong again...I would think you are man enough to admit the same.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 08:01:27 PMHow about I post whatever I want, and you post whatever you want...and if I'm wrong about something, I'll say "looks like I was wrong" and if you're wrong about something you can do whatever it is that you want to do.
It's college hoops. It's fun to speculate. It's fun to observe. It's fun to interact. I've been wrong before, I'll be wrong again...I would think you are man enough to admit the same.
Are you, though? I mean, even now, with the results proving they weren't, you just claimed UW was a top 3 team in the B1G last year. Even though they finished...5th.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 08:03:18 PMAre you, though? I mean, even now, with the results proving they weren't, you just claimed UW was a top 3 team in the B1G last year. Even though they finished...5th.
Did I say they were the second best last year?
If I did, Then sure, I was wrong.
I dont think it was that far off seeing they made the title game beating Purdue and got a 5 seed.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 08:07:30 PMDid I say they were the second best last year?
If I did, Then sure, I was wrong.
I dont think it was that far off seeing they made the title game beating Purdue and got a 5 seed.
And finished 5th in the B1G.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 22, 2024, 08:11:20 PMAnd finished 5th in the B1G.
Marquette technically took 3rd in the Big East last year. They were still the 2nd best team.
Point still stands...if I said they were DEFINTIVELY the 2nd best team last year, sure I was wrong...I dont know specifically what I said...and I don't think it was specifically that.
Either way they were in the upper echelon of the league with Purdue and Illinois which Marquette played all of.
This is art
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 22, 2024, 08:17:52 PMMarquette technically took 3rd in the Big East last year. They were still the 2nd best team.
Point still stands...if I said they were DEFINTIVELY the 2nd best team last year, sure I was wrong...I dont know specifically what I said...and I don't think it was specifically that.
Either way they were in the upper echelon of the league with Purdue and Illinois which Marquette played all of.
No Marquette finished tied for second with Creighton. They got the 3rd seed due to tiebreakers. And we didn't have TK for the last 2.
We had the higher seed in the tournament.
Were always the 2nd best team
But also, this is all happening because you made the crazy comment that WIsconsin is is a bonafide top 2 team this year. Which is just wrong. Then to back your point used false stats from last year.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 22, 2024, 08:24:37 PMNo Marquette finished tied for second with Creighton. They got the 3rd seed due to tiebreakers. And we didn't have TK for the last 2.
We had the higher seed in the tournament.
Were always the 2nd best team
But also, this is all happening because you made the crazy comment that WIsconsin is is a bonafide top 2 team this year. Which is just wrong. Then to back your point used false stats from last year.
False stats from last year?
I didn't even bring up last year...he did, saying that I said the exact same thing last year...which I don't know that I did.
This year, they look like a clear top 2 team in the Big Ten based on the games I've seen. If they are not, then I will be wrong.
Wrong thread
spamming at this point
Tennessee 23 Baylor 4
This Baylor team is very flawed
Notre Dame didn't just lose to Kenpom 213 Elon. They let them shoot like 58% for the game
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 22, 2024, 09:04:04 PMNotre Dame didn't just lose to Kenpom 213 Elon. They let them shoot like 58% for the game
Looks like they are learning a thing or two from Marcus Freeman.
God Bless Elon University.
Duke or Zona pick?
Tennessee 40 Baylor 14
Bad night for the Big Least
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 22, 2024, 07:50:07 PMMark my words, that's a Final 4 team
Pretty easily.
Not sure why anybody is certain Madison is even better than Nebraska, but pretty easily Final Four material.
Lets see if DUke can finish this one unlike the UK game.
But wow, this Duke team is going to be scary come March.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 22, 2024, 10:46:21 PMLets see if DUke can finish this one unlike the UK game.
But wow, this Duke team is going to be scary come March.
I see Caleb Love has bounced back after a dismal game in Madison. Oh....maybe not.
Caleb Love
Year 5 of media hype. Year 5 of AA teams/watch lists
Year 5 of in reality being mostly a bum. Especially when it matters.
Interesting that there weren't 90 ft's in this game. If people don't think officiating crews can make a dramatic difference game to game, they simply are not being honest.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 22, 2024, 07:50:07 PMMark my words, that's a Final 4 team
Madison looks
exactly like UCLA under Wooden as they started winning 10 Championships.
Mark my words, the Wooden Award will be called the Gard Award in 10 years.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 23, 2024, 07:15:39 AMMadison looks exactly like UCLA under Wooden as they started winning 10 Championships.
Mark my words, the Wooden Award will be called the Gard Award in 10 years.
I don't think this is as far-fetched as you think. This team is stacked
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 07:35:12 AMI don't think this is as far-fetched as you think. This team is stacked
"far fetched as I think"?? Did I stutter? I even told you and everyone to "mark my words".
If anything, I'm seeing some cracks in you conviction.
Gard is revolutionizing the game of basketball as he is rewriting the record books.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 07:41:25 AMGames of the Day brought to you by Greg Gard, getting it done yearly:
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Springfield (MA) at Wagner, 3PM, NEC
American at Puerto Rico-Bayamon, 3PM, No TV listed
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Well done 😂😂
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 23, 2024, 08:09:23 AM"far fetched as I think"?? Did I stutter? I even told you and everyone to "mark my words".
If anything, I'm seeing some cracks in you conviction.
Gard is revolutionizing the game of basketball as he is rewriting the record books.
Honestly, hope Marquette doesn't lose by 20+
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 08:24:04 AMHonestly, hope Marquette doesn't lose by 20+
The line will be Madison -40, so a 20 point loss would be fantastic and very encouraging for MU.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on November 23, 2024, 09:01:01 AMThe line will be Madison -40, so a 20 point loss would be fantastic and very encouraging for MU.
Agree.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 07:35:12 AMI don't think this is as far-fetched as you think. This team is stacked
Might be Gard's best team. Seriously though, one surprising thing about that team is I expected Freitag to be a major contributor right out of the gates and he's getting walk on minutes currently. Wonder what the deal is there.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 23, 2024, 09:18:57 AMMight be Gard's best team. Seriously though, one surprising thing about that team is I expected Freitag to be a major contributor right out of the gates and he's getting walk on minutes currently. Wonder what the deal is there.
He sucks
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 23, 2024, 09:18:57 AMMight be Gard's best team. Seriously though, one surprising thing about that team is I expected Freitag to be a major contributor right out of the gates and he's getting walk on minutes currently. Wonder what the deal is there.
Hard for a freshman to get minutes on team Methuselah.
Badgers start a 6th year guy and two 5th year guys. First two guys off the bench are in their 4th and 5th years.
Also, recruiting rankings aren't always accurate. Based on their play, you'd think Blackwell was the 4 star prospect and Freitag was the 3 star.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 07:41:25 AMGames of the Day brought to you by Greg Gard, getting it done yearly:
Ferrum at George Mason, 1PM, ESPN+
Springfield (MA) at Wagner, 3PM, NEC
American at Puerto Rico-Bayamon, 3PM, No TV listed
St. Ambrose at SIUE, 6PM, ESPN+
I can make the Bayamón game
St. Thomas and Portland State at noon on ESPN+
Portland St. boat racing St. Thomas early, 22-9
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 12:19:09 PMPortland St. boat racing St. Thomas early, 22-9
Not a good omen for St. Thomas with Big East conference play looming.
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on November 23, 2024, 12:20:49 PMNot a good omen for St. Thomas with Big East conference play looming.
NET screwed
St. Thomas down 37-16 to Portland St.
This trip to Milwaukee not as good as last December
Purdue up 30.
https://x.com/casualhoya/status/1860369404707434525?s=46
St. Thomas rolling Portland State, 73-48
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 23, 2024, 09:18:57 AMMight be Gard's best team. Seriously though, one surprising thing about that team is I expected Freitag to be a major contributor right out of the gates and he's getting walk on minutes currently. Wonder what the deal is there.
Is that saying much? As much as I hated Bo, his teams always got better and bounced back into legit top 20 teams.
But Gard? Not even close. Since Bo's players left, Gard has finished outside the Top 3 in the B10 5 out of 7 years (outside the top 5 3 of those). He's won 2 tourney games in 7 seasons (one with a flukey lottery pick and still got upset in a home tourney game) and has not recruited well at all.
Purdue is clearly the class of the league. But Illinois and Rutgers have as much, if not more, talent than Wisconsin and Underwood and Pikell are both better coaches than Gard.
Reeker deep throating the Badgers
Looks like it was a good decision to duck UWM again who beat Wofford today
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 05:16:54 PMLooks like it was a good decision to duck UWM again who beat Wofford today
Darn right
Games of the Day brought to you by Luke Fickell's Buyout:
Rosemount at Lafayette, Noon, ESPN+
St. Thomas at UWM, 1:30PM, ESPN+
Willie vs. Dung, Hourly
Quote from: JWags85 on November 23, 2024, 03:54:45 PMIs that saying much? As much as I hated Bo, his teams always got better and bounced back into legit top 20 teams.
But Gard? Not even close. Since Bo's players left, Gard has finished outside the Top 3 in the B10 5 out of 7 years (outside the top 5 3 of those). He's won 2 tourney games in 7 seasons (one with a flukey lottery pick and still got upset in a home tourney game) and has not recruited well at all.
Purdue is clearly the class of the league. But Illinois and Rutgers have as much, if not more, talent than Wisconsin and Underwood and Pikell are both better coaches than Gard.
...but he has beaten us three in a row.
And the sun came up and MU had successful seasons. Yawn.
Quote from: tower912 on November 24, 2024, 08:23:38 AMAnd the sun came up and MU had successful seasons. Yawn.
And Viper's brother-in-law was happy
Obviously, I don't understand the horror of living among Badger fans, friends, and family, so I don't understand the embarrassment and blow to my self image when the school I attended 40 years ago loses.
I will strive to do better.
I grew up in Madison, lived around it for many years, and have many friends and family who went to UW and/or are Badger fans. I get occasional ribbing when UW wins, but most of them either like Marquette or are just happy for me when they do well.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 23, 2024, 05:16:54 PMLooks like it was a good decision to duck UWM again who beat Wofford today
Do we know Wardle's record against UWM? That's got to lead the press release when he's hired here.
Quote from: cheebs09 on November 24, 2024, 10:44:57 AMDo we know Wardle's record against UWM? That's got to lead the press release when he's hired here.
Bet he won't be afraid to play them
Rutgers might be regretting scheduling a true road game vs a mid major for Ace Bailey
Getting boat raced at half time.
Still time to comeback though obviously
UWM 28 St. Thomas 20 with 2:39 left in the 1st half. Panthers look good
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2024, 02:33:46 PMUWM 28 St. Thomas 20 with 2:39 left in the 1st half. Panthers look good
Marquette University grad and Took some credits at UWM but our Son's High School Varsity teammate is on Saint Thomas.
Marquette is the only team to beat Maryland this year so far. Marquette is the only team to beat Purdue so far this year. Marquette is the only team to beat Georgia so far this year.
UWM gets a very impressive win over St. Thomas
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2024, 04:58:57 PMUWM gets a very impressive win over St. Thomas
UWM owns the Big East. Shameful. >:(
UWM might have just edged out St. Thomas for that next Big East expansion spot.
If Xavier can veto Dayton, MU can veto UWM.
Quote from: tower912 on November 24, 2024, 05:26:45 PMIf Xavier can veto Dayton, MU can veto UWM.
This town is big enough for two Big East teams.
A big welcome to our new conference brethren the UWM Panthers!
Congrats to Kennesaw St.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 24, 2024, 08:38:37 AMI grew up in Madison, lived around it for many years, and have many friends and family who went to UW and/or are Badger fans. I get occasional ribbing when UW wins, but most of them either like Marquette or are just happy for me when they do well.
This has not been my experience. Both from UW Grads and UW system grads.
But this board is far too obsessed with UW regardless.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 24, 2024, 05:58:25 PMThis has not been my experience. Both from UW Grads and UW system grads.
But this board is far too obsessed with UW regardless.
Agreed. That wasn't my experience at all.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 06:02:00 PMNor was that my experience at all.
Maybe you should know nicer people.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 24, 2024, 06:03:08 PMMaybe you should know nicer people.
Or maybe you should cease writing utter drivel.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 06:06:19 PMOr maybe you should cease writing utter drivel.
Appreciate the irony.
Don't blame the messengers Fluffy because you conjured something out of your ass.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 06:10:14 PMDon't blame the messengers Fluffy because you conjured something out of your ass.
Oh I definitely did not. My life is full of nice, pleasant people who wish good things for me. Sorry your experience isn't similar.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 06:02:00 PMAgreed. That wasn't my experience at all.
Me neither.
Nice run to close out the half for the Badgers. Gard will make the halftime adjustments and this will be a comfortable win for them and help Marquette's cause
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2024, 06:33:46 PMNice run to close out the half for the Badgers. Gard will make the halftime adjustments and this will be a comfortable win for them and help Marquette's cause
What happened to to starting guard (Dunn?) on Pitt? I noticed he wasn't playing.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 06:37:33 PMWhat happened to to starting guard (Dunn?) on Pitt? I noticed he wasn't playing.
Grades
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on November 24, 2024, 06:23:09 PMOh I definitely did not. My life is full of nice, pleasant people who wish good things for me. Sorry your experience isn't similar.
Your retorts need some work Fluffy. As do the veracity of your statements. I wish you well.
OMG Muggs
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 06:47:53 PMThat's unfortunate. He averages 15 ppg.
He got hurt. He was limping off early in the first half.
Quote from: Miss Katie's on November 24, 2024, 06:59:02 PMHe got hurt. He was limping off early in the first half.
That sucks. Because I'm not sure they have enough to pull this out without him. Hopefully, I'm wrong.
Badgers are a class above any other team in the Big Ten
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2024, 07:24:09 PMBadgers are a class above any other team in the Big Ten
This win locks them into NCAA games in Milwaukee and Indy. Easy path to final four.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2024, 07:24:09 PMBadgers are a class above any other team in the Big Ten
They're sadly pretty good. Tonje bothers me. I'm not sure how they pulled that off.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 24, 2024, 07:26:24 PMThis win locks them into NCAA games in Milwaukee and Indy. Easy path to final four.
Yup. They'll be in Milwaukee as a 1-seed
The Badgers 24 year old star is carrying them to a win over Pitt.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2024, 07:31:10 PMYup. They'll be in Milwaukee as a 1-seed
How should we prepare for this outcome? Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 07:33:40 PMHow should we prepare for this outcome? Ty.
Nothing we can do. That's a Final 4 team
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 24, 2024, 07:35:53 PMNothing we can do. That's a Final 4 team
Should I take care of this situation? Ty.
Any chance the Marquette Wisconsin game is a top 10 matchup?
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 24, 2024, 07:57:01 PMAny chance the Marquette Wisconsin game is a top 10 matchup?
I would say 33.3% chance.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 24, 2024, 07:57:01 PMAny chance the Marquette Wisconsin game is a top 10 matchup?
Very.
Wisconsin will most likely be 9-0 going into that matchup.
Marquette should be 8-1 at the worst, possibly 9-0 as well.
Maybe the most anticipated game we've seen between the 2 given the results they've gotten to this point.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 24, 2024, 08:03:55 PMVery.
Wisconsin will most likely be 9-0 going into that matchup.
Marquette should be 8-1 at the worst, possibly 9-0 as well.
Maybe the most anticipated game we've seen between the 2 given the results they've gotten to this point.
Wisconsin is better
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 24, 2024, 07:57:01 PMAny chance the Marquette Wisconsin game is a top 10 matchup?
They'll be in the Top 10. Not sure about Marquette
I never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.
As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.
That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.
Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.
As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...
What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?
Quote from: DoctorV on November 24, 2024, 08:11:38 PMI never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.
As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.
That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.
Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.
As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...
What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?
I think I read somewhere he was at Missouri last year and broke his foot 8 games into the season and got an extra year because of it. I believe he was available in the portal until September and finally signed with them. To be honest I could see him winning big ten player of the year. 41 against Arizona and 33 vs Pitt.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 24, 2024, 08:11:38 PMI never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.
As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.
That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.
Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.
As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...
What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?
If by frosh you mean as a Senior, then yes.
And he transferred to Mizzou where his 2nd senior year was injury filled
He's now on senior year 3.
Guy is old as hell
Quote from: DoctorV on November 24, 2024, 08:11:38 PMI never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.
As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.
That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.
Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.
As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...
What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?
I'm more interested to see how the bench plays against Stonehill and Western Carolina. There is a chance that UW isn't even the best team we play that week.
#5 Iowa State on the road looming large as well. That will be one hell of a week.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 24, 2024, 08:11:38 PMWhat's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?
I don't know what his portal situation was, but heard he played four years at Colorado State, covid year at Missouri last year but had a foot injury early on and got a medical hardship for this sixth year.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 24, 2024, 08:20:04 PM#5 Iowa State on the road looming large as well. That will be one hell of a week.
The team that's played 3x sub 300 teams at home... And that's it!? Count me as not scared.
I'll need to see how they do against a decent Auburn team and the rest of the Maui field until there's a chance my legs start shaking.
Though, Hilton magic is semi real...
Quote from: DoctorV on November 24, 2024, 08:11:38 PMI never really pay attention to Wisconsin, because it's usually very boring basketball.
As a matter of fact I typically avoid them whenever I can.
That said, I get a little extra motivation during the rivalry game.
Since both teams are ranked I'd like for them to be undefeated heading into Milwaukee.
I know, it's blasphemous to ever want that team to win, but it'll give that game more juice and it'll be sweeter when Marquette beats them.
As proof that I actively avoid them I haven't watched a since minute of UW action this season, and I watch a good amount of college ball.
As a matter of fact, I thought Tonje was white until 5 minutes ago...
What's with that guy anyway? Who's got the story there so I don't have to look it up?
Was he a highly sought after transfer?
Averaged nearly 15&5 at Colorado St as a frosh and transferred out?
I don't know Dr.V, but I don't care for him. Perhaps we can eliminate his productivity.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 08:26:15 PMThe team that's played 3x sub 300 teams at home... And that's it!? Count me as not scared.
I'll need to see how they do against a decent Auburn team and the rest of the Maui field until there's a chance my legs start shaking.
Though, Hilton magic is semi real...
Tamin
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 08:26:15 PMThe team that's played 3x sub 300 teams at home... And that's it!? Count me as not scared.
I'll need to see how they do against a decent Auburn team and the rest of the Maui field until there's a chance my legs start shaking.
Though, Hilton magic is semi real...
Tamin Lipsey is the real deal for ISU, though their defense is way ahead of their offense...I think UW is the exact opposite. Offense way ahead of their defense.
Kam will have to stay out of the foul trouble he's gotten himself into if they want to beat UW. If he does, I like their chances seeing they can throw Ross, Mitchell, Zaide, and Damarius at their guards. Will be a defense they haven't seen yet to this point.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 24, 2024, 08:30:43 PMTamin Lipsey is the real deal for ISU, though their defense is way ahead of their offense
I stand by my statement they haven't proven ANYTHING yet. Though I do apologize to University of Missouri-Kansas City for misreading #211 as #311.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 08:33:28 PMI stand by my statement they haven't proven ANYTHING yet. Though I do apologize to University of Missouri-Kansas City for misreading #211 as #311.
I never said they beat anybody good this year, just that they are good.
Should be a great week, but I'm just as excited for this upcoming week to see the youth expand their games a bit more.
Fun times ahead!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 24, 2024, 08:41:23 PMjust that they are good.
TBD.
Hopefully this week is a snoozer for MU. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of holiday hoops more, sadly.
I know it's happened, but I don't remember the last Thanksgiving week where Marquette didn't have a game I was looking forward to (as a test)☹️
Excellent win for Badgers. Seems like Badgers have some offense this year. However, they will be severely tested by MU Strong and Active defense.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 08:33:28 PMI stand by my statement they haven't proven ANYTHING yet. Though I do apologize to University of Missouri-Kansas City for misreading #211 as #311.
The idea that we should be scared of anyone should be thrown out the window. That said, we have yet to play our A game. It's time to drain buckets from every spot on the floor, combined with a suffocating defense, reminiscent of an impenetrable fortress that subjugates those that trifle with us.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 08:26:15 PMThough, Hilton magic is semi real...
Not always!
https://x.com/muoverload/status/1782932179191730479?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Quote from: TallTitan34 on November 24, 2024, 08:52:37 PMNot always!
I said semi-real!
I know the wiki isn't up to date (and I need to fix it after the server change), but we've won there at least twice!
https://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_basketball/iowa_state
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 08:44:38 PMTBD.
Hopefully this week is a snoozer for MU. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of holiday hoops more, sadly.
I know it's happened, but I don't remember the last Thanksgiving week where Marquette didn't have a game I was looking forward to (as a test)☹️
Is it really TBD though? They finished 8th in Kenpom last year and return 4 starters from a S16 team. We might be better than them, but there's no chance they aren't a good team.
And the starter they lost was arguably their worst starter.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 24, 2024, 09:17:10 PMthere's no chance they aren't a good team.
I'd say there's very little chance they're not an NCAA team. Good team? TBD.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 08:48:11 PMThe idea that we should be scared of anyone should be thrown out the window. That said, we have yet to play our A game. It's time to drain buckets from every spot on the floor, combined with a suffocating defense, reminiscent of an impenetrable fortress that subjugates those that trifle with us.
You're not in 5th grade anymore Muggsy. Why do you post like a 10-year-old?
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 09:19:19 PMI'd say there's very little chance they're not an NCAA team. Good team? TBD.
Guess it depends what you think is good. They are a no doubt top 20 team. That's good to me.
If you're questioning if they are truly top 10ish? I think they are but agree it is way too early to tell.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 24, 2024, 09:22:12 PMGuess it depends what you think is good. They are a no doubt top 20 team. That's good to me.
If you're questioning if they are truly top 10ish? I think they are but agree it is way too early to tell.
They've literally played nobody. We'll see.
**And I suspect the lose by a good margin tomorrow
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 09:27:24 PMThey've literally played nobody. We'll see.
But they did last year with essentially the same team. And TJ runs a very good program. They aren't going to fall off.
But you're right that we'll see.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 24, 2024, 07:57:01 PMAny chance the Marquette Wisconsin game is a top 10 matchup?
I think it's highly likely. Both will move up this week, and neither will lose before the next poll, but Feast Week will claim plenty of top-15 victims.
We will be in the top-10 for this game. Probably 75% chance Bucky is too.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 24, 2024, 09:27:24 PM**And I suspect the lose by a good margin tomorrow
We agree on that.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 24, 2024, 10:52:46 PMWe agree on that.
Yeah, sorry edited after/around your initial reply
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 24, 2024, 08:29:38 PMI don't know Dr.V, but I don't care for him. Perhaps we can eliminate his productivity.
What have you got against Dr. V? Nice guy, lover of MU. And why do you want to.eliminate him?
Games of the Day brought to you by John Tonje, a transfer:
Radford vs. Chicago St., 9:30AM, NEC
Richmond vs. Florida Tech, 5PM, FloH
East Texas A&M at Stonehill, 6PM, NEC
Mississippi College at Nicholls, 6:30PM, ESPN+
Randall University at South Dakota, 7PM, Summit
Rogers St. at Oral Bob, 7:30PM, Summit
Emory-Riddle Aeronautical (AZ) at Idaho St., 8PM, ESPN+
Justice College at Weber St., 8PM, ESPN+
Quote from: tower912 on November 25, 2024, 05:19:12 AMWhat have you got against Dr. V? Nice guy, lover of MU. And why do you want to.eliminate him?
Just eliminate his productivity apparently. Muggsy would like to keep "productivity" all his own? 🤣
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 24, 2024, 09:20:40 PMYou're not in 5th grade anymore Muggsy. Why do you post like a 10-year-old?
To annoy the fk out of you and Fluffy. All my plans continue to be full proof and 100% successful. Ty, S-Snoop.
Quote from: tower912 on November 25, 2024, 05:19:12 AMWhat have you got against Dr. V? Nice guy, lover of MU. And why do you want to.eliminate him?
My apologies Dr.V and ty Tower. I meant to communicate that I do not care for Tonje.
Too late! Doctor V has already been eliminated. Scoop version of 'friendly fire'.
Radford up 21-17 on Chicago St. with :56 seconds left in the first half
Radford has extended their lead to 30-24 with 14:11 left.
Radford pulling away from Chicago St. Up 56-43 with 3:20 left
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 25, 2024, 11:32:00 AMRadford pulling away from Chicago St. Up 56-43 with 3:20 left
Chicago State likely looking ahead to their showdown with Bucky in the I-90 Rivalry.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 25, 2024, 11:35:36 AMChicago State likely looking ahead to their showdown with Bucky in the I-90 Rivalry.
Looks like it. Radford holds on for a 63-48 win
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2024, 10:08:57 AMMy apologies Dr.V and ty Tower. I meant to communicate that I do not care for Tonje.
I must say, I'm very glad you didn't feel the need to go medieval on my ass
You can take him.
Quote from: tower912 on November 25, 2024, 12:50:04 PMYou can take him.
He may be 5'5, but I wouldn't be surprised if Muggsy has that NEAE, nearly extinct animal energy
Quote from: DoctorV on November 25, 2024, 12:54:33 PMHe may be 5'5, but I wouldn't be surprised if Muggsy has that NEAE, nearly extinct animal energy
Like a passenger pigeon?
Chihuahua energy.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 25, 2024, 12:45:23 PMI must say, I'm very glad you didn't feel the need to go medieval on my ass
My apologies once again Dr. V. And don't worry, you and Tower are safe. :)
Would it be a medieval fortress?
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The idea that we should be scared of anyone should be thrown out the window. That said, we have yet to play our A game. It's time to drain buckets from every spot on the floor, combined with a suffocating defense, reminiscent of an impenetrable fortress that subjugates those that trifle with us.
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Quote from: Newsdreams on November 25, 2024, 03:27:21 PMWould it be a medieval fortress?
author=MuggsyB link=msg=1692011 date=1732502891]
The idea that we should be scared of anyone should be thrown out the window. That said, we have yet to play our A game. It's time to drain buckets from every spot on the floor, combined with a suffocating defense, reminiscent of an impenetrable fortress that subjugates those that trifle with us.
That's what we should do to our opponents.
Best game of the season to date and auburn Iowa state is on espnu? Does anyone even have that channel anymore
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 25, 2024, 05:06:06 PMBest game of the season to date and auburn Iowa state is on espnu? Does anyone even have that channel anymore
I do.
Youtube TV carries it
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 25, 2024, 05:06:06 PMBest game of the season to date and auburn Iowa state is on espnu? Does anyone even have that channel anymore
Everyone with a service that includes the ESPN app does.
Stonehill and East Texas A&M tied at 63 with :23 left. Game is on the NEC Network. Would hurt our NET if Stonehill loses
Lions take a 65-63 lead with :10 left
It's a good night to scout with Iowa St, Dayton, and X in action.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2024, 07:51:31 PMIt's a good night to scout with Iowa St, Dayton, and X in action.
X sucks
Skyhawks tie the Lions at 65. Good chance Stonehill is gassed before arriving in Brew Town
Stonehill wins. Will help our NET
CMU tied with Minny at the half.
At Hilton is gonna be our toughest game of the year
This Cyclone team is a big prob if they're knocking down perimeter shots. They are extremely physical, well coached defensively, and have several guys that can attack downhill.
Yeah, regardless of what happens the rest of this game (and week), I think it's safe to say Iowa State is a good team.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 25, 2024, 08:41:45 PMYeah, regardless of what happens the rest of this game (and week), I think it's safe to say Iowa State is a good team.
The only issue they've had is foul trouble. I don't see a lot of weaknesses.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 24, 2024, 09:22:12 PMGuess it depends what you think is good. They are a no doubt top 20 team. That's good to me.
Ok ok ok, I'll conceed they had a pretty good half! :)
Fans also traveled!
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 25, 2024, 08:52:02 PMOk ok ok, I'll conceed they had a pretty good half! :)
Fans also traveled!
Best half I've seen from any team this year. And by a significant margin.
I'm cheering for Dayton next game
The Gophers hold on to beat CMU.
Ben Johnson started fouling up 3 with like 15 seconds left when his team is horrid at the line, and it nearly cost them haha
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2024, 08:54:20 PMBest half I've seen from any team this year. And by a significant margin.
But I guess there are still two halves.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 25, 2024, 09:25:14 PMBut I guess there are still two halves.
Now you know why I reiterate focus Rocky. Wow....just wow.
Yeah that Iowa state game next week is a "house money" game in my book.
This is a great game
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 25, 2024, 09:46:12 PMThis is a great game
A lot of physicality. Huge 4th foul on Gilbert.
WTH was that from Lipsey???
ISU looks really sloppy handling the ball. I think we end up scoring a lot of points off turnovers and steal one in Ames.
Quote from: MUJunkie on November 25, 2024, 09:58:40 PMISU looks really sloppy handling the ball. I think we end up scoring a lot of points off turnovers and steal one in Ames.
They look like a completely different team in the 2H. They had 1 turn in the 1H.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2024, 10:00:56 PMThey look like a completely different team in the 2H. They had 1 turn in the 1H.
Makes sense. I turned it on in the second half. Brutal meltdown.
Crazy flip in this game. Iowa St. gagged a bit but Auburn has brought it in the 2H.
Auburns guards are not super consistent in terms of being an alpha. But man they got a lot of options so when they get cooking, they really get going.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 25, 2024, 10:06:56 PMAuburns guards are not super consistent in terms of being an alpha. But man they got a lot of options so when they get cooking, they really get going.
They have 3 really good offensive players. One is a Frosh.
Wow flagrant. That's a big momentum changer
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 25, 2024, 10:10:16 PMWow flagrant. That's a big momentum changer
That was 50/50 at best.
Clear foul there. Sit down Bruce.
Wow. How do you get burned by that?
I love Fanta so much. He's voice took a minute to get used to, but he's absolutely incredible and the most truly passionate voice in CBB right now, IMO.
This is absolutely amazing and hilarious
https://x.com/barstoolbigcat/status/1861253434176913582?s=46
He's gonna be a superstar...
Quote from: JWags85 on November 25, 2024, 10:15:29 PMI love Fanta so much. He's voice took a minute to get used to, but he's absolutely incredible and the most truly passionate voice in CBB right now, IMO.
This is absolutely amazing and hilarious
https://x.com/barstoolbigcat/status/1861253434176913582?s=46
He's gonna be a superstar...
Haha I happened to pop on there right before that happened. Always seen him advertising those spaces so checked it out. Kinda cool how he just answers everyone
And that blow up was all time. The ending with the you don't get to salvage this was so good
Just a really dumb decision by Gilbert. Pass the basketball.
Wow brutal TO for ISU
Then lose on a tip in
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 25, 2024, 10:16:55 PMHaha I happened to pop on there right before that happened. Always seen him advertising those spaces so checked it out. Kinda cool how he just answers everyone
And that blow up was all time. The ending with the you don't get to salvage this was so good
Lol!!! That was awesome.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 25, 2024, 08:52:02 PMOk ok ok, I'll conceed they had a pretty good half! :)
Fans also traveled!
Nope, on second thought, not certain they're good. Lol
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 25, 2024, 10:17:55 PMWow brutal TO for ISU
Then lose on a tip in
They got outworked and crushed on the glass in the 2H. Then you have the ball, with a tie game, after a time-out, waste time holding the ball, and go 1 on 3?? Bad decision.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 25, 2024, 10:22:08 PMThey got outworked and crushed on the glass in the 2H. Then you have the ball, with a tie game, after a time-out, waste time holding the ball, and go 1 on 3?? Bad decision.
Agree and announcers said Auburn kept getting layups off flex cuts
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on November 25, 2024, 10:28:56 PMAgree and announcers said Auburn kept getting layups off flex cuts
Correct. They got burned about 5 times.
Wow. What a ridiculous call on Dayton.
Dayton plays a lot like we do.
Seth Trimble getting to the hoop at will against Dayton right now.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 26, 2024, 12:43:32 AMSeth Trimble getting to the hoop at will against Dayton right now.
There was someone in the offseason during transfer season on the Trilly Donovan Discord that insisted that Trimble's mom wanted Marquette to get involved, but that Shaka just would not budge.
Obviously no way to know if that is at all true, but someone in the discord insisted.
When asked on the Marquette page, Trilly said that he was never able to confirm anything on Marquette because they are a fortress and don't let any info get out.
It's been a heck of a game. Trimble has taken over although there were ghost and 1's.
UNC with twice as many FT's.
Maui games have been great. Huge shame we didn't get to see our guys shoot on those rims last year.
Dayton can hold for the last shot. Move the ball and get Cheeks a look.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 26, 2024, 12:53:56 AMMaui games have been great. Huge shame we didn't get to see our guys shoot on those rims last year.
Tru dat.
Wide open look but I don't like the decision.
32-13 FT advantage for UNC. Hard to win with that discrepancy.
That's a 2.
Last year's Maui Invitational had the best field in history. This year's may have had the best opening round in history. Three huge comebacks decided on the last possession.
North Carolina Down 21 in the 2nd half and comes back to win. I like the picture of Marcus Howard included in the Mural behind the basket in Maui
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 26, 2024, 12:53:56 AMMaui games have been great. Huge shame we didn't get to see our guys shoot on those rims last year.
Edey would have probably ripped one of those hoops off the ceiling.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 26, 2024, 01:09:56 AMLast year's Maui Invitational had the best field in history. This year's may have had the best opening round in history. Three huge comebacks decided on the last possession.
Enjoy it while you can. The field looks significantly weaker the next two years.
2025
* Arizona State
* Chaminade
* NC State
* Seton Hall
* Texas
* UNLV
* USC
* Washington State
2026
* Arizona
* BYU
* Maryland
* Notre Dame
* Ole Miss
* Providence
* VCU
* TBA
Announcers said 2nd Largest Comeback in North Carolina History. Wow.
The college basketball itch is definitely getting scratched. High level basketball in November rocks. Huge comebacks (except against MU) are so much fun to watch.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 26, 2024, 12:45:36 AMThere was someone in the offseason during transfer season on the Trilly Donovan Discord that insisted that Trimble's mom wanted Marquette to get involved, but that Shaka just would not budge.
Obviously no way to know if that is at all true, but someone in the discord insisted.
When asked on the Marquette page, Trilly said that he was never able to confirm anything on Marquette because they are a fortress and don't let any info get out.
Supposedly MU shares their NIL package and that's as far as it went.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 26, 2024, 01:15:02 AMEnjoy it while you can. The field looks significantly weaker the next two years.
2025
* Arizona State
* Chaminade
* NC State
* Seton Hall
* Texas
* UNLV
* USC
* Washington State
2026
* Arizona
* BYU
* Maryland
* Notre Dame
* Ole Miss
* Providence
* VCU
* TBA
Yup. Thank you conference realignment
Games of the Day brought to you by Joe Lieberman, still dead:
Florida Tech vs. Ball St., 5PM, FloH
Radford vs. PFW, 5:30PM, NEC
Midway vs. Bellarmine, 5:30PM, ESPN+
SUNY-Maritime vs. Army, 6PM, ESPN+
St. Andrew's Presbyterian vs. Citadel, 6PM, ESPN+
Northern New Mexico vs. Northern Colorado, 7PM, ESPN+
Texas Lutheran vs. Texas A&M-Chorpus Christi, 7PM, ESPN+
Hawaii Pacific vs. Hawaii, 11PM, Spec
Maybe it's been mentioned elsewhere, but interesting to me that MU is Iowa State's first game after Maui.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 26, 2024, 06:46:19 AMYup. Thank you conference realignment
there is no longer the rule that you cannot have more than one team per conference in a MTE.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 26, 2024, 09:46:22 AMthere is no longer the rule that you cannot have more than one team per conference in a MTE.
This is not accurate. Teams can apply for waivers, and when conference realignment is the reason they've generally been granted, but per Summer 2024 NCAA rules it is not allowed.
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/cbreform/D1MBB_CBR-MTEFAQ.pdf
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 26, 2024, 01:15:02 AM2026
* Arizona
* BYU
* Maryland
* Notre Dame
* Ole Miss
* Providence
* VCU
* TBA
2025 is down, but this field could be loaded. Lloyd has AZ as regular top-10 team, BYU will probably be close to that with AJ Dybantsa, and I could see both ND under Shrewsbury and Ole Miss under Beard being nationally relevant in 2 years.
The Big question is the 8th team. Can't be B12, B10, BE, SEC, ACC, or A10. Who's left? SDSU or Boise from the Mountain West? Maybe St Mary's or San Francisco from the WCC, North Texas or Charleston from the AAC? MWC seems most likely but tough to say.
12/21 Terrence returns home to push his squad to a nice Vegas upset, playing on the court that shall be his home next season. #T2N
Buzz rolling with another year of letting Wade Taylor do wild ass sh it and hope it works. Well it ain't today. Phelps is basically version 2 of that.
Wild strategy to once again have your season hinge on getting enough O rebounds to make up for crazy play.
Buzzkilled
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 05:54:18 PMBuzz rolling with another year of letting Wade Taylor do wild ass sh it and hope it works. Well it ain't today. Phelps is basically version 2 of that.
Wild strategy to once again have your season hinge on getting enough O rebounds to make up for crazy play.
He should be itching to move on
Radford 55 PFW 42 with 8:00 left. Game is on NEC TV
Memphis has three good guards and a couple of good bigs. For two days, they are legit.
Radford wins 69-56 over PFW
Houston/Bama was a good 1st half as expected
Bama down 2 playing Houstons game. But its Houstons game none the less so that still favors the Cougars.
I don't care for Dickinson. Man punking Kansas was fun a year ago.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 08:04:48 PMHouston/Bama was a good 1st half as expected
Bama down 2 playing Houstons game. But its Houstons game none the less so that still favors the Cougars.
I didn't know they were on too. Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 26, 2024, 08:11:19 PMI don't care for Dickinson. Man punking Kansas was fun a year ago.
Why you always discriminating against the big fellas??
Its the lil people that everyone has to watch their backs for
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 08:14:05 PMWhy you always discriminating against the big fellas??
Its the lil people that everyone has to watch their backs for
I like plenty of big people.
Three worthy games on...
Iowa St v. Dayton - both MU opponents. Close one with just under 8 min to go in 1st half. This is the one I'm watching primarily.
Alabama v. Houston - top 10 match up. Close at halftime.
Kansas v. Duke - No. 1 v. No. 11. Not quite at the midpoint of the 1st half with Kansas up 10.
Quote from: mug644 on November 26, 2024, 08:21:33 PMThree worthy games on...
Iowa St v. Dayton - both MU opponents. Close one with just under 8 min to go in 1st half. This is the one I'm watching primarily.
Alabama v. Houston - top 10 match up. Close at halftime.
Kansas v. Duke - No. 1 v. No. 11. Not quite at the midpoint of the 1st half with Kansas up 10.
Do we want Iowa St. or Dayton?
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 26, 2024, 08:27:24 PMDo we want Iowa St. or Dayton?
I want to see a good game where no one gets hurt.
Bama got some control and built a 7 pt lead with multiple chances to extend further
Now its 5 minutes without a hoop and down 67-65. Houston D.
Both ISU and Dayton look good tonight defensively and both would be impressive wins on the road for MU. Would be great to have Sean back to have another primary ball handler
Knueppel looking like a chucker against anyone decent.
So many good games going on right now it feels like March madness
OT
What a game.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 26, 2024, 09:35:21 PMSo many good games going on right now it feels like March madness
No doubt!
Sears has hit a couple big 3s late in game and early in OT here
His shots been off all year, big development for Bama if he gets back on track.
In meantime was living at the line tonight before the big makes
Classic Dickinson ahha
Bama with a good win.
Houston namely Cryer ran out of gas
Took 6 shots in OT and he missed em all
Great win for Bama
Posh Alexander still playing having moved on to Dayton.
Dayton may shoot 60% from the field and lose. Crazy.
Dayton about to lose the game by committing their own flagrant
Insanely good basketball this week. With so many insanely stupid fouls.
If Rutgers beats Alabama tomorrow Marquette will be number 6 next week.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 26, 2024, 09:59:45 PMIf Rutgers beats Alabama tomorrow Marquette will be number 6 next week.
If Rutgers beats Bama tomorrow, Ill buy you a house
Dayton blew it. But great game. Look forward to an angry Uconn team kicking the sh!t out of Dayton tomorrow
Dayton is going to dominate eFG% (66% to 55%) but still lose.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 10:02:20 PMIf Rutgers beats Bama tomorrow, Ill buy you a house
Watch Harper play. You will be surprised.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 26, 2024, 10:10:21 PMWatch Harper play. You will be surprised.
Not him I'm worried about
They got a weak roster around him and Bailey and Bailey may just chuck himself
Quote from: Apolitical Warrior on November 26, 2024, 10:03:33 PMDayton blew it. But great game. Look forward to an angry Uconn team kicking the sh!t out of Dayton tomorrow
I hope that UCONN does just that. Fieldhouse is
such an a-hole.
Flagg and Kneuppel absolute breaking in crunch time of Dukes games early on.
Freshman in November.
Duke frosh looking like frosh at crunch time
Cooper Raise the Flagg & the KonMan with bad TOs late
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 26, 2024, 10:20:56 PMDuke frosh looking like frosh at crunch time
Cooper Raise the Flagg & the KonMan with bad TOs late
Ya...that's something that maybe changes by the end of the year but it's a real question mark.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 26, 2024, 09:59:45 PMIf Rutgers beats Alabama tomorrow Marquette will be number 6 next week.
Don't count on it. Rutgers/ND should not be in that tournament.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 26, 2024, 10:22:17 PMYa...that's something that maybe changes by the end of the year but it's a real question mark.
Dukes biggest question mark(and really only one)
Is the lack of any semblance of a guard that can do anything with the ball aside from catch and shooter
The reason they keep going to the freshman in these close games. Is they don't trust a single guard to run offense, drive and make a play.
I'm also not sold on Scheyer in a tight gane.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 10:24:44 PMDukes biggest question mark(and really only one)
Is the lack of any semblance of a guard that can do anything with the ball aside from catch and shooter
The reason they keep going to the freshman in these close games. Is they don't trust a single guard to run offense, drive and make a play.
Yep. Really blew a great chance to take down Kansas. The highlight of the game to me was Dickheadson getting tossed on a flagrant 2.
I thought that Duke had a good chance to pull it off with that a-hole out of the game.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 09:47:27 PMWow they actually tossed him
Deservedly so. That was no accident.
One of the best reg season night of college hoops I can remember.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 26, 2024, 10:37:41 PMOne of the best reg season night of college hoops I can remember.
We might have to offer up some sacrificial manatees for more nights like this.
We were spoiled this evening
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 26, 2024, 10:37:41 PMOne of the best reg season night of college hoops I can remember.
Refs took a great matchup in Alabama/ Houston and just got ridiculous calling fouls. The free throws Alabama tied it up on in regulation was an absolute phantom foul. 74 free throws and 55 fouls. OT or not, way too many whistles.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 10:45:23 PMWe might have to offer up some sacrificial manatees for more nights like this.
We were spoiled this evening
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on November 26, 2024, 10:46:27 PMRefs took a great matchup in Alabama/ Houston and just got ridiculous calling fouls. The free throws Alabama tied it up on in regulation was an absolute phantom foul. 74 free throws and 55 fouls. OT or not, way too many whistles.
Fair point Hutch.
Quote from: mug644 on November 26, 2024, 08:21:33 PMThree worthy games on...
Iowa St v. Dayton - both MU opponents. Close one with just under 8 min to go in 1st half. This is the one I'm watching primarily.
Alabama v. Houston - top 10 match up. Close at halftime.
Kansas v. Duke - No. 1 v. No. 11. Not quite at the midpoint of the 1st half with Kansas up 10.
All three were great games. I hope you all watched them. And no one got hurt. (Except for some rankings.)
Brutal injury for ND having Burton completely ruled out with a knee injury and to have x-rays post game.
Broome is a heck of a ball-player.
UNC just committed their first foul with 7 minutes left in the first half.
Guess if you don't play D its tough to foul
Auburn fans sound quite upset.
Auburn is a really good...gauntlet of a non con for them.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 10:24:44 PMDukes biggest question mark(and really only one)
Is the lack of any semblance of a guard that can do anything with the ball aside from catch and shooter
The reason they keep going to the freshman in these close games. Is they don't trust a single guard to run offense, drive and make a play.
I don't watch a ton of Duke basketball, but from what I've seen Proctor is a pretty decent player. Not to mention a third-year starter who has been in a lot of close games on the national stage.
Shouldn't he have the ball in a crucial situation instead of Kon?
Quote from: MU82 on November 27, 2024, 12:43:04 AMI don't watch a ton of Duke basketball, but from what I've seen Proctor is a pretty decent player. Not to mention a third-year starter who has been in a lot of close games on the national stage.
Shouldn't he have the ball in a crucial situation instead of Kon?
He's basically a spot up shooter right now, albeit a really good one.
I know he's been inconsistent in his first couple years but this year they fully don't trust him at all.
ND vs Rutgers was too blah teams playing a wildly entertaining game. Harper is incredible.
ND had a lead late went stagnant. Hit a 3 to tie with 8 seconds left.
In OT, ND had a 2 pt lead. Then went sloppy possessions. Down 79-73 with a minute left. Hit like 3, 3s in final minute to ultimately tie it at 84.
ND kid didn't realize they tied it and did the classic intentional foul. Harper his 1/2. ND misses a 3 at the horn.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 27, 2024, 12:55:33 AMHe's basically a spot up shooter right now, albeit a really good one.
I know he's been inconsistent in his first couple years but this year they fully don't trust him at all.
Thanks.
Games of the Day brought to you by the Atlantic-10 Conference, please bring us home:
Texas A-M Kingsville at Texas Southern, 1PM, SWAC
Nazareth (NY) at Princeton, 3PM, ESPN+
Averett at Winthrop, 5:30PM, ESPN+
SUNY-Plattsburgh at Vermont, 6PM, ESPN+
Marian at San Diego, 9PM, ESPN+
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 27, 2024, 06:13:27 AMGames of the Day brought to you by the Atlantic-10 Conference, please bring us home:
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The battle for Lake Champlain.
Quote from: Apolitical Warrior on November 26, 2024, 10:03:33 PMDayton blew it. But great game. Look forward to an angry Uconn team kicking the sh!t out of Dayton tomorrow
Seriously? I just watched an angry UConn team get beat by a bad Colorado team and you think they'll kick the s#!t out of a Dayton team that has gone toe to toe with UNC & Iowa St?
Maybe a different UConn shows up today, but I expect Dayton to win that. They have been the much, much better team in Maui so far.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 27, 2024, 07:51:00 AMSeriously? I just watched an angry UConn team get beat by a bad Colorado team and you think they'll kick the s#!t out of a Dayton team that has gone toe to toe with UNC & Iowa St?
Maybe a different UConn shows up today, but I expect Dayton to win that. They have been the much, much better team in Maui so far.
Wow! No question that Dayton has been kicking ass and that UCONN has some big chinks in their armor, but your prediction has me even more nervous about our trip to Dayton.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 27, 2024, 07:51:00 AMSeriously? I just watched an angry UConn team get beat by a bad Colorado team and you think they'll kick the s#!t out of a Dayton team that has gone toe to toe with UNC & Iowa St?
Maybe a different UConn shows up today, but I expect Dayton to win that. They have been the much, much better team in Maui so far.
Ya....that's hard to see based on their last two games. Brew, Auburn and Iowa St. look like the two best teams in the country to me right now. That Auburn come back was incredible based on how the Clones looked in the 1H. Can we turn Iowa St. over? Will Kam have to go ballistic? Benny stretching the floor could help. They're good and will be a very difficult challenge in Ames. The fact that the game is on ESPN+ is an embarrassment imo.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 27, 2024, 07:51:00 AMSeriously? I just watched an angry UConn team get beat by a bad Colorado team and you think they'll kick the s#!t out of a Dayton team that has gone toe to toe with UNC & Iowa St?
Maybe a different UConn shows up today, but I expect Dayton to win that. They have been the much, much better team in Maui so far.
Don't disagree that Uconn hasn't shown up yet. But that team is too talented and Hurley too good a coach for the switch not to flip at some point. I just think they get their catharsis game out of their system here.
Lots of teams have lotsa transfers... but Memphis... holy crap... sooo many MULTIPLE transfer guys. Don't love that look personally. Penny? More like megabucks
Can someone please give me a breakdown of the free throw discrepancy between Iowa State and Dayton? And if you could please make it about the length of a short novel, that would be greatly appreciated.
Anyway, go UCONN.
I'm not against the transfer / NIL rules, but it does make it very hard to know what team is playing if you're just listening.
Just found out Chucky Hepburn plays for Louisville now, lol.
Louisville up 8 at half over Indiana. Is the ACC better than the Big 18?
Indiana in first half against Louisville they didn't have a single guard or bench player score. The 3 starting bigs had all 29 pts
They are currently down 62-37 in the 2nd half
Woodson, just not a good coach.
IU fans agree. Should have cut ties last season and brought in Dusty May.
This guarantees IU moves past MU in the polls.
Quote from: tower912 on November 27, 2024, 12:32:49 PMIU fans agree. Should have cut ties last season and brought in Dusty May.
This guarantees IU moves past MU in the polls.
I'm guessing your wife is not enjoying the game?
IUScoop game thread must be real salty!
Just saw the IU score
(https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tenor.com%2FhMjB6FV2oF4AAAAM%2Fthe-simpsons-stop.gif&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=9bf5e663512bfd2bec84c0a57e7123e13aa2fac62826014c9551a5521e2aec86&ipo=images)
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 27, 2024, 12:45:13 PMI'm guessing your wife is not enjoying the game?
At work. So, no.
Indiana simply isn't a relevant program at all
Brown trash bagging Stony Brook, 18-5
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 27, 2024, 12:58:47 PMIndiana simply isn't a relevant program at all
Am guessing is Mark Cuban spending his money from selling majority share in the Mavs on the Indiana football program and not as much on the basketball program
Brown 68 Stony Brook 40
Would we win the Ivy?
https://bsky.app/profile/davidlectka.bsky.social/post/3lbxcditstc2l
Mark Few with a rare coaching blunder that was a product of forgetting a rule.
WVU hits a 3 then forces a steal down 2 and gets fouled with 5.9 seconds left. With two shots to tie, Zags subbed out Nembhard for rebounding size.
DeVries makes both free throws. Few then uses his TO the moment the ball goes through the net.
Tries to put nembhard back in. But cant do that. No time came off the clock. Now they are out of TOs. Had to go for the win with no Nembhard. Needless to say, didn't get a shot off
And Few's parent's blunder was not sending the poor sap to an orthodontist. His grill is as nasty as Cooley's scalp.
Providence up 2 with 3:59 left in the 1st Half against Oklahoma. Wonder if Porter's seat gets warm if they don't dance this year
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 27, 2024, 04:59:50 PMProvidence up 2 with 3:59 left in the 1st Half against Oklahoma. Wonder if Porter's seat gets warm if they don't dance this year
No way. He's from Naperville.
Auburn held Memphis to two 3pt attempts in the first half. Wow.
MU with a tremendous opportunity to move into the top 5 soon. WVU got blown out by Pitt btw. I slot MU 5th right now. :)
Make sure to vote.
Quote from: tower912 on November 27, 2024, 05:39:35 PMMake sure to vote.
I'd go:
Auburn
Kansas
I.State
Tenn
MARQUETTE
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 27, 2024, 05:43:52 PMI'd go:
Auburn
Kansas
I.State
Tenn
MARQUETTE
Still games to be played Muggs. ;)
Quote from: romey on November 27, 2024, 05:48:01 PMStill games to be played Muggs. ;)
Broome and Auburn concern me. Iowa St. is also a really good ballclub. Other than those two, MU is right there imo. Meaning, I think our best is VERY formidable and can inflict damage/darkness. :)
Quote from: tower912 on November 27, 2024, 05:39:35 PMMake sure to vote.
If i can vote 5 times for president, voting 10 times for Marquette at 5 is the least Ben can do for us
Quote from: Apolitical Warrior on November 27, 2024, 06:10:24 PMIf i can vote 5 times for president, voting 10 times for Marquette at 5 is the least Ben can do for us
Ben Steele is no longer an AP voter.
Rutgers is better than I thought.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on November 27, 2024, 07:39:15 PMBen Steele is no longer an AP voter.
He can still vote if he has the courage
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 27, 2024, 05:53:18 PMBroome and Auburn concern me. Iowa St. is also a really good ballclub. Other than those two, MU is right there imo. Meaning, I think our best is VERY formidable and can inflict damage/darkness. :)
When we play Broome in the Final Four, I'll be concerned then.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 26, 2024, 10:02:20 PMIf Rutgers beats Bama tomorrow, Ill buy you a house
I'll request some lakefront property in about 30 mins
Wow....UCONN favored by 7.5? Mich St. is about to take out UNC.
We've got a good one on TBS with Bama/Rutgers.
Izzo looks extremely unhappy.
Omg. Total gag job by Cadeau.
Big time shot from Trimble.
UConn Dayton tipping at 1130. I'm to old to stay up this late
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 27, 2024, 10:58:40 PMUConn Dayton tipping at 1130. I'm to old to stay up this late
Houston/ND is starting even later
Dylan Harper is a badass! 18??
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 27, 2024, 10:58:40 PMUConn Dayton tipping at 1130. I'm to old to stay up this late
You'll be alright.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 27, 2024, 10:30:53 PMI'll request some lakefront property in about 30 mins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2W7ffR0G6g
I didn't realize Rutgers has two top 5 picks. It's not every day you see a kid drop 35 without a made 3.
Congrats to Posh Alexander on being the first college hoopster to play for 100 different schools.
UConn absolutely skull fked by Dayton
I don't recall a team ever having a resume this early on as Auburn has. They could legitimately clinch a 1 seed barring a collapse during conference play already. It would be hard pressed to find another who even has a remaining schedule with teams as good as they have already beat.
Houston
Iowa state
Memphis
North Carolina
Remaining games vs Duke and Purdue.
Purdue has a very good non conference schedule last year but I don't think it's close to what Auburn has done to date
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 27, 2024, 07:51:00 AMSeriously? I just watched an angry UConn team get beat by a bad Colorado team and you think they'll kick the s#!t out of a Dayton team that has gone toe to toe with UNC & Iowa St?
Maybe a different UConn shows up today, but I expect Dayton to win that. They have been the much, much better team in Maui so far.
I read this and had serious doubts. Great call Brew.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on November 28, 2024, 07:15:21 AMI don't recall a team ever having a resume this early on as Auburn has. They could legitimately clinch a 1 seed barring a collapse during conference play already. It would be hard pressed to find another who even has a remaining schedule with teams as good as they have already beat.
Houston
Iowa state
Memphis
North Carolina
Remaining games vs Duke and Purdue.
Purdue has a very good non conference schedule last year but I don't think it's close to what Auburn has done to date
Will be interesting to watch. Last year Purdue beat three 2-seeds, a 4, and a 5. If Auburn sweeps, they might outdo that, but I think people are overrating Memphis again. Probably a 7-10 seed, not the 2-4 people are currently saying. That UConn win lost a lot of luster in the last 72 hours.
No games of the day today. Enjoy your Thanksgiving knowing Bradley hosts Judson tomorrow
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 27, 2024, 07:51:00 AMSeriously? I just watched an angry UConn team get beat by a bad Colorado team and you think they'll kick the s#!t out of a Dayton team that has gone toe to toe with UNC & Iowa St?
Maybe a different UConn shows up today, but I expect Dayton to win that. They have been the much, much better team in Maui so far.
QFT
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 28, 2024, 07:31:40 AMWill be interesting to watch. Last year Purdue beat three 2-seeds, a 4, and a 5. If Auburn sweeps, they might outdo that, but I think people are overrating Memphis again. Probably a 7-10 seed, not the 2-4 people are currently saying. That UConn win lost a lot of luster in the last 72 hours.
Yeah Memphis definitely has talent and can be tough on teams any given night
But a huge part of both of their first two wins in Maui was Hunter a very blah shooter for many years. Going unconscious drilling step backs
Quote from: MU82 on November 28, 2024, 12:28:12 AMCongrats to Posh Alexander on being the first college hoopster to play for 100 different schools.
Dayton is only Posh's third school, that's nothing these days. Penn State had a kid a few years ago who played for five different D1 schools. https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-penn-state-henn-9af0a0f7ae9b16d3496c3bd4b2f1203f
AJ Storr will probably be on his fourth next season, and if that happens it would be his eighth different school in eight years (four high schools). Player intros should not just include hometowns but also previous colleges attended. MU's would be the fastest in the country.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 28, 2024, 09:01:24 AMQFT
Enjoy your victory lap, Brew. I was one of those scoopers who said, in effect, "But it's UCONN. It's UCONN. They'll be fine. Just you wait and see." Yeah,
riiiight. We saw.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 28, 2024, 09:28:39 AMYeah Memphis definitely has talent and can be tough on teams any given night
But a huge part of both of their first two wins in Maui was Hunter a very blah shooter for many years. Going unconscious drilling step backs
The X factor for Memphis is having Penny on the bench. He's good for grabbing defeats from the jaws of victory a few times a season.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 28, 2024, 09:01:24 AMQFT
You were right! I just didn't expect Uconn to let itself get punched in the mouth like that.
arizona is very fortunate they are in the big 12 now. Because right now their non con resume is very Big East like
Extremely overrated team to begin the year
Zona is apparently mediocre.
Jeremiah Cherry is like a taller and more mobile Davante.
We're being reminded that preseason rankings are pretty meaningless.
They always have been, but it seems to be worse now in the free transfer era. You just don't know how these teams are going to come together.
The other reminder should be that teams can change a lot between November and March.
Back in the old days, the first games of the season would be in late November or even early December. Now teams have 7 or 8 games by then, some of them against tough competition.
St Mary's bests USC 71-36. The Gaels don't seem to be misding Aiden Mahaney tonight
Add em to the big east
A lot of action today that will directly hurt or help Marquette's credit score. Games are brought to you by the Matt Eberflus School of Game Managment:
Judson College at Bradley, 1PM, ESPN+
Central Penn College at Liberty, 3PM, ESPN+
Elizabeth City St., at VCU, 6PM, ESPN+
Quote from: Apolitical Warrior on November 28, 2024, 10:39:24 PMAdd em to the big east
Why the teal? Val is going to need to find some decent non-FB schools once she finds a way to off-load the BE dregs. The WCC looks like one of the conferences worth poaching.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 29, 2024, 08:13:16 AMWhy the teal? Val is going to need to find some decent non-FB schools once she finds a way to off-load the BE dregs. The WCC looks like one of the conferences worth poaching.
Maybe because other than basketball their teams are bad and the school is facing an enrollment and financial crisis. Their previousAD, Mark Orr,left after the President took the money Orr raised to build a new hoops arena. No way they could afford to join the Big East. They aren't even on the radar of the MWC or Pac whatever.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 29, 2024, 01:01:22 PMMaybe because other than basketball their teams are bad and the school is facing an enrollment and financial crisis. Their previousAD, Mark Orr,left after the President took the money Orr raised to build a new hoops arena. No way they could afford to join the Big East. They aren't even on the radar of the MWC or Pac whatever.
The BE shouldn't care how sports other than men's basketball are.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 29, 2024, 01:25:27 PMThe BE shouldn't care how sports other than men's basketball are.
BE won't care but the school that would be forced to significantly increase it's investment into sports, especially travel, does care, especially when they don't have the money. That's the issue for SMC.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 29, 2024, 01:01:22 PMMaybe because other than basketball their teams are bad and the school is facing an enrollment and financial crisis. Their previousAD, Mark Orr,left after the President took the money Orr raised to build a new hoops arena. No way they could afford to join the Big East. They aren't even on the radar of the MWC or Pac whatever.
Guess I should have used teal myself.
Florida is a perfect example for why Shaka scheduled the way he did this non con instead of joining a random poor MTE if the good ones were unavailable.
Florida had Wake(Ken Pom 105 entering today), Wichita(74) and Minnesota(just an awful team) in their 4 teamer
Beat Wak 75-58. Currently beating Wichita 62-24.
Wake and Wichita both survived Minnesota in games in the 50s in regulation. That made eyes bleed.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on November 29, 2024, 01:33:17 PMBE won't care but the school that would be forced to significantly increase it's investment into sports, especially travel, does care, especially when they don't have the money. That's the issue for SMC.
They'd get more than enough money from playing BE basketball than they'd lose out on travel costs for their other sports teams.
Arizona scuffle bus
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 29, 2024, 04:19:50 PMArizona scuffle bus
So much for that "signature win" at the Kohl. And they won't be getting 50 FT's against anyone else.
Zona 3-4 lol
Bradley 107 Judson 41
62-58 Mississippi over Purdue at midpoint of 2nd half.
Ole Miss started the gaem vs Purdue and couldnt hit water if they fell out of a boat
Got down 17
They now, cannot miss. At all.
Ungodly 3 pt shooting got Purdue rattled and now its getting ugly
Ole Miss up 7. 24 pt swing.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 29, 2024, 06:43:49 PMOle Miss started the gaem vs Purdue and couldnt hit water if they fell out of a boat
Got down 17
They now, cannot miss. At all.
Ungodly 3 pt shooting got Purdue rattled and now its getting ugly
Ole Miss up 7. 24 pt swing.
There goes our SOS
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 29, 2024, 06:50:38 PMThere goes our SOS
Its fine. Oklahoma just won the Battle for Atlantis
Our secret scrimmage strength of schedule(SSSS for short) couldnt be higher.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 29, 2024, 07:01:45 PMIts fine. Oklahoma just won the Battle for Atlantis
Our secret scrimmage strength of schedule(SSSS for short) couldnt be higher.
I knew we should have hired Poser Mortar
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 29, 2024, 07:05:56 PMI knew we should have hired Poser Mortar
It was a color thing remember. Never was an option
Purdue (Smith) with two brutal possessions. Great trap there from Ole Miss.
Big comeback for Purdue
The vets Smith and Loyer were the ones with some miscues down the stretch
Colvin the hero. Massive buckets to get the lead. Then the game winning put back.
Colvin saves the day. Smith should buy him dinner.
Purdue single-handedly SAVED the Big East with that win.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 29, 2024, 07:18:14 PMBig comeback for Purdue
The vets Smith and Loyer were the ones with some miscues down the stretch
Colvin the hero. Massive buckets to get the lead. Then the game winning put back.
That'll help our credit rating
Will Beard get a prime time job in due time?
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 29, 2024, 07:23:57 PMWill Beard get a prime time job in due time?
Rumors are heavily circulating that he's already got a behind closed doors deal to Wisonsin once Gard bolts for Nova
That was a great game.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 29, 2024, 07:25:29 PMRumors are heavily circulating that he's already got a behind closed doors deal to Wisonsin once Gard bolts for Nova
Saw Shaka in Charlottesville this morning. Anybody know why he would be there? Maybe he just wanted to visit Monticello.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 29, 2024, 07:48:08 PMSaw Shaka in Charlottesville this morning. Anybody know why he would be there? Maybe he just wanted to visit Monticello.
Secret meeting place for the Bears head coaching vacancy.
Don't shoot the messenger
Some big games out there today that will either hurt or help the Big East's cholesterol levels. Games brought to you by Lipitor:
Trinity Christian at IU-Indy, 1PM, ESPN+
Pfeiffer at High Point, 1PM, ESPN+
Aurora at Illinois-Chicago, 4PM, ESPN+
Bethany (WV) at Youngstown St., 5PM, ESPN+
Our Lady of the Lake at Lamar, 6PM, ESPN+
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 30, 2024, 07:47:28 AMSome big games out there today that will either hurt or help the Big East's cholesterol levels. Games brought to you by Lipitor:
Trinity Christian at IU-Indy, 1PM, ESPN+
Pfeiffer at High Point, 1PM, ESPN+
Aurora at Illinois-Chicago, 4PM, ESPN+
Bethany (WV) at Youngstown St., 5PM, ESPN+
Our Lady of the Lake at Lamar, 6PM, ESPN+
That 6 PM matchup is very intriguing
When I think about Pfeiffer and High Point, I think of Catwoman.
Quote from: tower912 on November 30, 2024, 09:20:54 AMWhen I think about Pfeiffer and High Point, I think of Catwoman.
And throw the records out the window
UC-San Diego holds on to beat La Verne, 109-33
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 30, 2024, 07:43:54 PMUC-San Diego holds on to beat La Verne, 109-33
Shirley, you jest.
Don't get me wrong, I would not be lining up for MU to play Houston in a sweet 16 game.
But this is easily the worst Houston team of the Sampson style that I can remember.
Still really good on D. But don't dominate the glass. And just don't have the lead guards needed.
Tough and well coached team. But this is not the one to get Sampson over the hump
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on November 30, 2024, 08:28:03 PMDon't get me wrong, I would not be lining up for MU to play Houston in a sweet 16 game.
But this is easily the worst Houston team of the Sampson style that I can remember.
Still really good on D. But don't dominate the glass. And just don't have the lead guards needed.
Tough and well coached team. But this is not the one to get Sampson over the hump
I agree with all of this.
Pretty good finish Oregon/Bama.
Terrible call there. Wow.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 30, 2024, 10:54:44 PMTerrible call there. Wow.
I don't think it was terrible, but I agree that they got it wrong. I don't think you could have gotten closer on a goaltending call if you tried. I think it was clean, but understood why they called it goaltending in real time and why they decided there wasn't enough to overtime.
The putback dunk by Bittle was something.
Look at the lineup of top 25 games on Wednesday. We are the only game on espn+. Every other t25 game is on a broadcasted channel (espn/2, FS1, SECN). Frustrating.
I do admit it is quite the lineup of games though.
Many games out there today to enjoy that can hurt or help the Big East Cause. No sponsor because we don't take money on the Lord's day:
Regent at Longwood, Noon, ESPN+
Purdue-Calumet at Central Michigan, 1PM, ESPN+
Central Penn College at Morgan St., 1PM, ESPN+
Radford at St. Francis (PA), 1PM, NEC
Notre Dame of Maryland at American, 3PM, ESPN+
Quote from: chren21 on December 01, 2024, 03:46:23 AMLook at the lineup of top 25 games on Wednesday. We are the only game on espn+. Every other t25 game is on a broadcasted channel (espn/2, FS1, SECN). Frustrating.
I do admit it is quite the lineup of games though.
Yes, but that is the game of the day any way you want to slice it. I guess I will miss it because I am not paying again for a service to watch 1 single game.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 01, 2024, 12:47:47 AMI don't think it was terrible, but I agree that they got it wrong. I don't think you could have gotten closer on a goaltending call if you tried. I think it was clean, but understood why they called it goaltending in real time and why they decided there wasn't enough to overtime.
The putback dunk by Bittle was something.
I think it was terrible based on having plenty of time to review it. Absolutely the wrong call, that's why g-tends can go to the video.
Radford beat St. Francis, 79-70. They're up to 159 in KenPom
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 26, 2024, 01:09:56 AMLast year's Maui Invitational had the best field in history. This year's may have had the best opening round in history. Three huge comebacks decided on the last possession.
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 26, 2024, 01:15:02 AMEnjoy it while you can. The field looks significantly weaker the next two years.
2025
* Arizona State
* Chaminade
* NC State
* Seton Hall
* Texas
* UNLV
* USC
* Washington State
2026
* Arizona
* BYU
* Maryland
* Notre Dame
* Ole Miss
* Providence
* VCU
* TBA
With the Maui Invitational returning to its scenic Lahaina home, questions emerge about tournament's future (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/with-the-maui-invitational-returning-to-its-scenic-lahaina-home-questions-emerge-about-tournaments-future/) - Matt Norlander - CBS Sports - Sunday December 1, 2024
QuoteIn a time of big economic changes in college athletics, the Maui tournament may be forced to change later this decade if it wants to keep getting the biggest schools
It was an unequivocal success for everyone except UConn, which provided one of the more unexpected storylines in Maui history by going 0-3 despite being the favorite to win the event as the No. 2 team in the country. On Saturday, UConn coach Dan Hurley said he would never play in a three-day MTE again.
Instead, Auburn won this year's title in eye-opening fashion and made its case for the patented Maui Bump, while teams like Iowa State, Memphis and Michigan State went 2-1 and got good résumé boosts. Beyond the basketball implications, the joy was what was most abundant. An air of gratitude and appreciation permeated the premises with every game, as febrile fan bases shuffled in and out of the Civic Center. After more than a year of devastation and rebuilding efforts, the Maui Invitational served as the first major event to signal a return to Lahaina as it should be.
You can't really get that just by watching it on television. Being here, seeing how tourists interact with locals, witnessing the exchange of respect, it's something unique in American sports. There is no other arrangement like it. A gym with a capacity of 2,400 -- a simple building that could have easily been phased out in the 1990s in favor of something much bigger and more modern -- has instead continued to play host to some of the best players and coaches in basketball history. Hall-of-Fame figures -- even ones still coming back to watch, just like Magic Johnson and Roy Williams did for this 41st iteration of the Maui Invitational -- give credence to Maui's unique communal aura.
This year the expectation is to raise close to or more than $24 million for the Lahaina community, Valdiserri said. That means the tournament went a long way to getting Lahaina back to a closer version of normal.
There's a chance the 2024 field, which included four top-12 teams and could realistically wind up having as many as seven of its participants make the 2025 NCAA Tournament, is the last great Maui bracket ever.
There is a catch to the glamour and prestige of a Maui invite: Schools lose a lot of money for the opportunity to play on a huge stage in a small gym. Sources that played both in this year's tournament and have played in previous versions all said the price is easily north of $400,000, with some schools putting the cost well above $450,000 when taking charter flights into account.
"When you compare it to three games elsewhere with guarantees or [home game revenue], when you put it in that context, the disparity is enormous," one source said.
The Maui Invitational is too good of a thing to see spoiled by the economic maelstrom that has sucked up a lot of what we love about college sports. Some things are so pure they need to be saved at all costs, few of them more meaningful than the beloved Maui Invitational.
For those of you who are serious basketball fans, this very lengthy article (labelled as a 16-minute read) is well worth a peruse.
Quote from: Fieldhouse Flyer on December 01, 2024, 06:52:06 PMWith the Maui Invitational returning to its scenic Lahaina home, questions emerge about tournament's future (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/with-the-maui-invitational-returning-to-its-scenic-lahaina-home-questions-emerge-about-tournaments-future/) - Matt Norlander - CBS Sports - Sunday December 1, 2024
For those of you who are serious basketball fans, this very lengthy article (labelled as a 16-minute read) is well worth a peruse.
Dayton sucks
Fan of Dayton. Except next week.
Games of the Day brought to you by the NY Post:
Columbia International at Jacksonville St., 6PM, ESPN+
Oakwood at Mississippi Valley St, 6PM, SWAC
Chicago St. at St. Thomas, 7PM, Summit
Dakota Wesleyan at South Dakota St., 7PM, Summit
East-West at Southern Indiana, 7PM, ESPN+
Quote from: HowardsWorld on December 01, 2024, 08:30:45 AMYes, but that is the game of the day any way you want to slice it. I guess I will miss it because I am not paying again for a service to watch 1 single game.
For what it's worth KenPom has it as the 5th best game that day. Iowa state a 6 point favorite.
Quote from: Fieldhouse Flyer on December 01, 2024, 06:52:06 PMFor those of you who are serious basketball fans, this very lengthy article (labelled as a 16-minute read) is well worth a peruse.
The potential change to Maui isn't news to anyone here. Here's a quote from Marquette AAD Mike Broeker over the summer:
Broeker: "What is the future of MTEs? Let's take it away from Marquette and look at it in general. I think we all want to play high quality games on our campuses. One, it's good for college basketball. Two, at a basketball school like Marquette, the more home games we can play the better. And three, as much as we love our television contracts, our season ticket holders and our ticket buyers are the lifeblood of what we do from a revenue standpoint.
The challenge for the MTE is moving forward, and this is my opinion, I think giving up three games away from home is going to be a hard ask for coaches in the future. The interesting thing will be to see how those MTEs evolve to maybe there's still eight teams, but there are two four-team brackets that play two games with a day off in between. Maybe Maui evolved, or Atlantis evolved, because I think the destinations are still important to building a quality experience for your kids and your programs."
Full interview:
Schedule Talk with Mike Broeker[/b (https://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2024/05/schedule-talk-with-mike-broeker.html?m=0)
And even better, it's content that is actually relevant to the people that post here!
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 02, 2024, 06:39:12 AMThe potential change to Maui isn't news to anyone here. Here's a quote from Marquette AAD Mike Broeker over the summer:
Broeker: "What is the future of MTEs? Let's take it away from Marquette and look at it in general. I think we all want to play high quality games on our campuses. One, it's good for college basketball. Two, at a basketball school like Marquette, the more home games we can play the better. And three, as much as we love our television contracts, our season ticket holders and our ticket buyers are the lifeblood of what we do from a revenue standpoint. The challenge for the MTE is moving forward, and this is my opinion, I think giving up three games away from home is going to be a hard ask for coaches in the future. The interesting thing will be to see how those MTEs evolve to maybe there's still eight teams, but there are two four-team brackets that play two games with a day off in between. Maybe Maui evolved, or Atlantis evolved, because I think the destinations are still important to building a quality experience for your kids and your programs."
Full interview: Schedule Talk with Mike Broeker[/b (https://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2024/05/schedule-talk-with-mike-broeker.html?m=0)
And even better, it's content that is actually relevant to the people that post here!
Without taking the time to read the article yet. Can't a new tv contract be put into place that will help offset the costs? Feast week is the 2nd best week in all of college basketball outside of NCAA tournament. You can't tell me that if the schools says they need revenue sharing to offset the cost or they will pull out of these big tournaments that they wont cave.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on December 02, 2024, 07:45:47 AMWithout taking the time to read the article yet. Can't a new tv contract be put into place that will help offset the costs? Feast week is the 2nd best week in all of college basketball outside of NCAA tournament. You can't tell me that if the schools says they need revenue sharing to offset the cost or they will pull out of these big tournaments that they wont cave.
I'm not sure the tournament organizers are making a lot of money here either though. Regardless, the article is alluding to smaller, less expensive MTEs. Like as Broeker says, two four team brackets with two games - my guess is that an on-site game as well.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 02, 2024, 06:15:31 AMGames of the Day brought to you by the NY Post:
Columbia International at Jacksonville St., 6PM, ESPN+
Oakwood at Mississippi Valley St, 6PM, SWAC
Chicago St. at St. Thomas, 7PM, Summit
Dakota Wesleyan at South Dakota St., 7PM, Summit
East-West at Southern Indiana, 7PM, ESPN+
Must watch St. Thomas on their way to BE
Very informative post brewcity77. Thanks. This isn't the first time the Flyers have left a bad taste in the Huskies' mouth in Hawaii:
Dayton Upsets No. 13 UConn, 80-66 at Maui Invitational (https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2000/11/20/Dayton_Upsets_No_13_UConn_80_66_at_Maui_Invitational.aspx) - University of Connecticut - November 20, 2000
Maui Invitational Tournament Champions (https://www.coachesdatabase.com/maui-invitational-tournament-champions/) - Coaches Database - 1984-2024
Quote from: Fieldhouse Flyer on December 02, 2024, 10:16:57 AMVery informative post brewcity77. Thanks. This isn't the first time the Flyers have left a bad taste in the Huskies' mouth in Hawaii:
Dayton Upsets No. 13 UConn, 80-66 at Maui Invitational (https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2000/11/20/Dayton_Upsets_No_13_UConn_80_66_at_Maui_Invitational.aspx) - University of Connecticut - November 20, 2000
Maui Invitational Tournament Champions (https://www.coachesdatabase.com/maui-invitational-tournament-champions/) - Coaches Database - 1984-2024
Dude, seriously, I don't think you understand how little we care about how Dayton played UConn 24 years ago.
Quote from: Fieldhouse Flyer on December 02, 2024, 10:16:57 AMVery informative post brewcity77. Thanks. This isn't the first time the Flyers have left a bad taste in the Huskies' mouth in Hawaii:
Dayton Upsets No. 13 UConn, 80-66 at Maui Invitational (https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2000/11/20/Dayton_Upsets_No_13_UConn_80_66_at_Maui_Invitational.aspx) - University of Connecticut - November 20, 2000
Maui Invitational Tournament Champions (https://www.coachesdatabase.com/maui-invitational-tournament-champions/) - Coaches Database - 1984-2024
Dayton sucks
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 02, 2024, 10:29:28 AMDude, seriously, I don't think you understand how little we care about how Dayton played UConn 24 years ago.
One thing is clear. No matter how Dayton finishes this season, he will be bragging about this year's win over UCONN for at least 24 more years. If someone doesn't
kill him long before that.
Quote from: Fieldhouse Flyer on December 02, 2024, 10:16:57 AMVery informative post brewcity77. Thanks. This isn't the first time the Flyers have left a bad taste in the Huskies' mouth in Hawaii:
Dayton Upsets No. 13 UConn, 80-66 at Maui Invitational (https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2000/11/20/Dayton_Upsets_No_13_UConn_80_66_at_Maui_Invitational.aspx) - University of Connecticut - November 20, 2000
Maui Invitational Tournament Champions (https://www.coachesdatabase.com/maui-invitational-tournament-champions/) - Coaches Database - 1984-2024
That would explain all of Dayton's Final Four appearances over the last half-century. Thanks!
It's amazing a Dayton fan has time to come to our board with all the BE fans going over there begging for an A10 invite.
Quote from: Fieldhouse Flyer on December 02, 2024, 10:16:57 AMVery informative post brewcity77. Thanks. This isn't the first time the Flyers have left a bad taste in the Huskies' mouth in Hawaii:
Dayton Upsets No. 13 UConn, 80-66 at Maui Invitational (https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2000/11/20/Dayton_Upsets_No_13_UConn_80_66_at_Maui_Invitational.aspx) - University of Connecticut - November 20, 2000
Maui Invitational Tournament Champions (https://www.coachesdatabase.com/maui-invitational-tournament-champions/) - Coaches Database - 1984-2024
Congratulations!
St. Thomas up 38-18 over Chicago St. late in the first half
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 02, 2024, 07:51:14 PMSt. Thomas up 38-18 over Chicago St. late in the first half
At this rate, will St Thomas even want to be in the Big East? Kinda thinking they're shooting for the A10.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 02, 2024, 07:53:05 PMAt this rate, will St Thomas even want to be in the Big East? Kinda thinking they're shooting for the A10.
They'll have their pick, I'd guess
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I had no idea there are multiple Maine campuses.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 03, 2024, 07:46:52 AMI had no idea there are multiple Maine campuses.
Which one is the main Maine campus?
Quote from: StillAWarrior on December 03, 2024, 07:55:45 AMWhich one is the main Maine campus?
Main Maine is in Orono.
There are seven non-main Maine campuses, including a school of law. Four have enrollments of less than 2,000.
I was on the fence about coughing up the dough for ESPN+, but with that lineup tonight.... Of course they all seem to be on at the same time. Reeeko, do you know if they'll have wrap around coverage?
I will be rooting for Georgia, Michigan, and Clemson today.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 07:10:22 PMI will be rooting for Georgia, Michigan, and Clemson today.
I'm rooting for everyone to have fun
Bradley up early on So Illin, 7-4, in their Valley opener
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 03, 2024, 07:11:32 PMI'm rooting for everyone to have fun
I would edit "everyone". There are quite a few people on this planet that should be removed and take part in Dante's inferno. :)
Bradley extended their lead to 22-9. Coach Wardle doing his thang
Bradley up 50-33 on So Illin at half. Game is in Carbondale. Bradley putting the Valley on notice
Thank you, University of Georgia Basketball.
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 07:55:25 PMThank you, University of Georgia Basketball
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Notre Dame losing hurts the Big East cause since they beat Georgetown but we beat Georgia so it helps our cause but our cause will be hurt after we beat Georgetown who lost to Notre Dame who lost to Georgia who we beat but that win isn't as good now because Georgetown lost to Notre Dame who beat Georgia
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 03, 2024, 07:57:11 PMNotre Dame losing hurts the Big East cause since they beat Georgetown but we beat Georgia so it helps our cause but our cause will be hurt after we beat Georgetown who lost to Notre Dame who lost to Georgia who we beat but that win isn't as good now because Georgetown lost to Notre Dame who beat Georgia
You've lost your way. But that's okay in the grand scheme of things.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 08:00:50 PMYou've lost your way. But that's okay in the grand scheme of things.
I've never been more enlightened
Quote from: romey on December 03, 2024, 11:01:32 AMI was on the fence about coughing up the dough for ESPN+, but with that lineup tonight.... Of course they all seem to be on at the same time. Reeeko, do you know if they'll have wrap around coverage?
Sorry, missed this. I would imagine so
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 03, 2024, 08:07:20 PMI've never been more enlightened
I would read a little Rousseau and Hobbes when you have the time.
The only "Hobbes" you've read is Calvin and Hobbes.
Michigan might want to get their heads out of their asses.
Why?
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 08:21:34 PMTower, they haven't made a shot beyond two feet.
They looked great in their 20+ point win over Xavier...not against UW.
Good.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2024, 08:23:11 PMThey looked great in their 20+ point win over Xavier...not against UW.
They can't make any wide open looks.
Dayton looked REALLY hungover from Maui, but they came back from a double digit 2nd half deficit to beat Western Michigan.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2024, 08:28:24 PMDayton looked REALLY hungover from Maui, but they came back from a double digit 2nd half deficit to beat Western Michigan.
They're 2-11 from distance but still up 2.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 08:09:41 PMI would read a little Rousseau and Hobbes when you have the time.
Hobbes said life was "nasty, short and brutish" - like being an MU fan during the Dukiet era.
Clemson takes the lead vs. Kentucky.
Wisconsin and Michigan are both an identical 16-50 (32%) from the field.
Gonna suck when the Badgers make everything on Saturday.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 03, 2024, 09:37:06 PMWisconsin and Michigan are both an identical 16-50 (32%) from the field.
Gonna suck when the Badgers make everything on Saturday.
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Wouldn't surprise me.
Ole Miss up 20 on the Ville at the Yum.
BADgers down one to UM
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 09:39:59 PMOle Miss up 20 on the Ville at the Yum.
Louisville just lost 2 rotational players (1 starter) for the season.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2024, 09:48:04 PMLouisville just lost 2 rotational players (1 starter) for the season.
Oh...during the game? I just saw the score.
Badgers up 1 with the ball 3:30 left at the under 4 TO.
Michigan's guards are atrocious.
Badgers flop like crazy when getting through screens.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 03, 2024, 09:49:57 PMBadgers up 1 with the ball 3:30 left at the under 4 TO.
Michigan's guards are atrocious.
But their Center is abusing them.
Quote from: CountryRoads on December 03, 2024, 09:53:23 PMBadgers flop like crazy when getting through screens.
They also foul. A lot. I can't stand them.
UW has no answer for Goldin and Wolf.
Quote from: Oldgym on December 03, 2024, 09:57:19 PMUW has no answer for Goldin and Wolf.
Crowl isn't the answer.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 09:54:16 PMThey also foul. A lot. I can't stand them.
They will get calls in Milwaukee too unfortunately...they got a crazy good whistle 2 years ago.
Vividly remember Chase on a fast break and Klemsit jumping in front of him and getting the charge call.
Quote from: Oldgym on December 03, 2024, 09:57:19 PMUW has no answer for Goldin and Wolf.
Saturday's game going to depend on Ben Gold's post game. Good thing Rico taught Ben the skyhook.
Michigan misses the front end. Badgers with the ball, down 3. Timeout. Michigan has fouls to give.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2024, 09:59:20 PMThey will get calls in Milwaukee too unfortunately...they got a crazy good whistle 2 years ago.
Vividly remember Chase on a fast break and Klemsit jumping in front of him and getting the charge call.
It's time for Marquette to introduce Whisky to utter darkness. That's all I have to say. No excuses.
Michigan fouls up 3, Wisconsin misses the front end, Michigan shooting the bonus with 2 sec left.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 10:03:05 PMIt's time for Marquette to introduce Whisky to utter darkness. That's all I have to say. No excuses.
I agree, but UW draws unlimited fouls...we have to play violent without fouling and we will win. If they leave open shooters off doubles and don't put their fingerprints on the game defensively, they lose.
Michigan misses the front end but hangs on.
Badgers undefeated no more.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2024, 10:05:00 PMI agree, but UW draws unlimited fouls...we have to play violent without fouling and we will win. If they leave open shooters off doubles and don't put their fingerprints on the game defensively, they lose.
Far and away their number one game plan will be to try to and get Kam in foul trouble. He's been prone to it this year. We'll see if they succeed.
The greatest offensive juggernaut ever manages 64 whole points at home against a mediocre opponent.
Quote from: MU82 on December 03, 2024, 10:10:08 PMThe greatest offensive juggernaut ever manages 64 whole points at home against a mediocre opponent.
Eliminate Tonje and run them to death.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 03, 2024, 10:05:00 PMI agree, but UW draws unlimited fouls...we have to play violent without fouling and we will win. If they leave open shooters off doubles and don't put their fingerprints on the game defensively, they lose.
Their offensive strategy at least tonight was to get Blackwell or Tonje in dribble drives and then look to kick it out. Their drives were not screen based, but just hard drives, trying to get to the basket or get fouls. I'm super curious to see how this will work against the BE DPOY and the "most disruptive player" (per Sam Vecenie today) in college basketball this year. The last thing I would do against Marquette is to start a dribble to the middle of the lane, but Klesmit will probably have 7 3s or something.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 03, 2024, 10:12:03 PMEliminate Tonje and run them to death.
Why not just kill em all?!?!?
Also, skin some badgers in the AM
Sure, the one time I may have been ok with a Badger win. But nooo....
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 03, 2024, 10:16:40 PMWhy not just kill em all?!?!?
Also, skin some badgers in the AM
Pick up The Wind Up Bird Chronicle when you get a chance. I'm not for skinning anyone but that's a good read.
Quote from: MU82 on December 03, 2024, 10:10:08 PMThe greatest offensive juggernaut ever manages 64 whole points at home against a mediocre opponent.
This was their first game against a top 25 defense. It went about the way I expected it to go.
Quote from: MU82 on December 03, 2024, 10:10:08 PMThe greatest offensive juggernaut ever manages 64 whole points at home against a mediocre opponent.
Michigan is 17 in Kenpom. Getting a real coach does wonders.
Clemson up 7 on Kentucky with 7 minutes left.
Clemson playing hard. The clock is the enemy.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 03, 2024, 10:26:10 PMMichigan is 17 in Kenpom. Getting a real coach does wonders.
Not to mention a completely new roster of transfers and freshmen including two veteran seven footers who played well together. I think there's only one player in the rotation who played for Michigan last year.
Their 25 point win over Xavier suggests they aren't very mediocre and might improve as they get more games together
No idea what Kentucky was thinking there down 4 and letting Clemson take the full shot clock.
Clemson leaving the door slightly open
Inbound the ball to the front court Clemson.
Commence the court storming
Cincinnati, Wisconsin, and Kentucky all fall from the ranks of the unbeaten tonight.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 03, 2024, 11:04:27 PMCincinnati, Wisconsin, and Kentucky all fall from the ranks of the unbeaten tonight.
Once in awhile the stars allign. Every team we wanted to lose, lost. :)
#4 goes down.
How nice would it be if 24 hrs from now
Marquette wins at Iowa St
Auburn loses at Duke
Kansas loses at Creighton
That would make for one of the biggest MU v UW games in history on Saturday.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 03, 2024, 11:22:49 PM#4 goes down.
How nice would it be if 24 hrs from now
Marquette wins at Iowa St
Auburn loses at Duke
Kansas loses at Creighton
That would make for one of the biggest MU v UW games in history on Saturday.
It's not Wisconsin I can't stand, it's their arrogant condescending moronic hypocrital fan base that makes me drink straight Ketel😎
I sit corrected on Michigan being better than mediocre. Thanks for the data, folks.
Still loved seeing the rodents become roadkill at home. Here's hoping it's even uglier for them Saturday at Fiserv.
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A lot of competition on the Ocho. I hope I can find the game that matters.
I watched a bit of UM v UW. UM running the ball screen up top with two bigs was interesting and effective. Teams are not used to having two bigs defend the ball screen. I wonder if MU could run it with Parham and Gold.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on December 04, 2024, 07:52:53 AMI watched a bit of UM v UW. UM running the ball screen up top with two bigs was interesting and effective. Teams are not used to having two bigs defend the ball screen. I wonder if MU could run it with Parham and Gold.
Exactly what I thought last night.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on December 04, 2024, 07:52:53 AMI watched a bit of UM v UW. UM running the ball screen up top with two bigs was interesting and effective. Teams are not used to having two bigs defend the ball screen. I wonder if MU could run it with Parham and Gold.
The space that freed up down low got Michigan two key, easy buckets down the stretch as well.
So Michigan will run away with the B1G I guess. Road win against a clear top 2 B1G team to start the conference season off.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 04, 2024, 09:43:46 AMSo Michigan will run away with the B1G I guess. Road win against a clear top 2 B1G team to start the conference season off.
Think the Badger players were focused on finals. Wouldn't read much into it
Quote from: Zog from Margo on December 04, 2024, 07:52:53 AMI watched a bit of UM v UW. UM running the ball screen up top with two bigs was interesting and effective. Teams are not used to having two bigs defend the ball screen. I wonder if MU could run it with Parham and Gold.
Not sure Ben Gold is the ball handler than Wolf is for Michigan.
If Marquette couldn't make that work with Oso against UW, not sure they'll do it with Benny.
Could see them using Chase and Stevie on the attack though. Those guys (along with Kam obviously) should be able to get to their spots. Just have to do it under control because when UW is beat, they rely on the flop/charge and make the officials make a decision.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 04, 2024, 10:03:26 AMNot sure Ben Gold is the ball handler than Wolf is for Michigan.
If Marquette couldn't make that work with Oso against UW, not sure they'll do it with Benny.
Could see them using Chase and Stevie on the attack though. Those guys (along with Kam obviously) should be able to get to their spots. Just have to do it under control because when UW is beat, they rely on the flop/charge and make the officials make a decision.
I wasn't thinking of doing it for the UW game. MU only has a couple of practices before that game. MU won't be making any major changes to what they do nor they should they. They're a top 5 team. My comment was more for the long term. To me, what UM did was fairly unique and very interesting. I think a lot of teams, not just UW, would have trouble defending it. I simply wondered whether, given the athletic ability and shooting skills of Parham and Gold, it could eventually be another arrow in the quiver for MU.
Two big ball screen. Wojo ran some versions of that. Very effective at getting JjJ lanes to the basket. Did it a little during his final season with Theo and Garcia. Theo would roll, Garcia would flare.
Yeah, I know. Just fun to wind some people up.
I'm really intrigued with Damarius as a primary ball handler. He has looked great in that role creating offense and they have let him bring the ball up frequently.
Any lineup combination of
Damarius
Kam
Chase/Stevie
Joplin
Gold/Parham
is just so fun, and it would allow more opportunities for Kam away from the ball. Like always for a Freshman, it will depend on his defense,but if he defends we could have something very very special moving forward with all the lineup possibilities.
A true Freshman with a TO% approaching 30 and an assist% under 10 as a primary ball handler? Lets not try to re-invent the wheel here, I'll take the Senior with a TO% of 10 and an assist% over 40. DO has a high ceiling, but we currently have better options.
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 04, 2024, 11:27:11 AMA true Freshman with a TO% approaching 30 and an assist% under 10 as a primary ball handler? Lets not try to re-invent the wheel here, I'll take the Senior with a TO% of 10 and an assist% over 40. DO has a high ceiling, but we currently have better options.
Yep. I could see Owens in this capacity at the end of a blowout win in BE play, but I am hoping that GE 03 was not referring to the next 3 games. I doubt that it would be "fun".
Quote from: tower912 on December 04, 2024, 11:03:27 AMTwo big ball screen. Wojo ran some versions of that. Very effective at getting JjJ lanes to the basket. Did it a little during his final season with Theo and Garcia. Theo would roll, Garcia would flare.
Yeah, I know. Just fun to wind some people up.
No problem. Watching them execute that option where Theo popped out for a three was sweet. Of course, the rotations to get back on defense were flawless as one would expect.
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 04, 2024, 11:27:11 AMA true Freshman with a TO% approaching 30 and an assist% under 10 as a primary ball handler? Lets not try to re-invent the wheel here, I'll take the Senior with a TO% of 10 and an assist% over 40. DO has a high ceiling, but we currently have better options.
While we're examining his stats let's not forget he also shoots 100% from 3.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 04, 2024, 11:18:34 AMI'm really intrigued with Damarius as a primary ball handler. He has looked great in that role creating offense and they have let him bring the ball up frequently.
Any lineup combination of
Damarius
Kam
Chase/Stevie
Joplin
Gold/Parham
is just so fun, and it would allow more opportunities for Kam away from the ball. Like always for a Freshman, it will depend on his defense,but if he defends we could have something very very special moving forward with all the lineup possibilities.
He's way too lose with it right now, but they could start doing this for 4-5 minute stretches in conference play so it's an option by end of year. And I think they will.
I would not expect to see it in the next 11 days.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 04, 2024, 09:43:46 AMSo Michigan will run away with the B1G I guess. Road win against a clear top 2 B1G team to start the conference season off.
Pretty easily.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 04, 2024, 01:55:59 PMHe's way too lose with it right now, but they could start doing this for 4-5 minute stretches in conference play so it's an option by end of year. And I think they will.
I would not expect to see it in the next 11 days.
^^^ +1
It's a nice wrinkle towards a very potent offensive lineup for stretches later in the season.
For now, I'd expect much more Kam/Stevie/Chase as the 1-3, over 32/33 minutes of it barring foul trouble.
First to spell will likely be Tre Norman, as he is safer with the ball and tough defensively.
Damarius will get minutes because he can relieve any number of guys, and he will have to depending on game flow, fouls, tired legs, but he will only handle the ball as needed as the 3rd or 4th option imo.
If/when SJ22 returns he will get the ball before DO too.
I see SJ22 being more or a pure pg used as a change of pace to break down defenses and distribute to help Kam play off the ball and give his some rest type of player for this season. His explosiveness will hopefully be back next season
WTF, Loyola?
https://x.com/MarkTitusShow/status/1864441052855185471
Uhhhhh.....Maryland is having some success in the 1st H. Holy Fk.
Maybe MU'S win was impressive
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 04, 2024, 06:18:19 PMUhhhhh.....Maryland is having some success in the 1st H. Holy Fk.
The Buckeyes are still reeling from the football loss.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 04, 2024, 06:18:19 PMUhhhhh.....Maryland is having some success in the 1st H. Holy Fk.
Very tough environment to play in, one of the loudest I've witnessed
Quote from: DoctorV on December 04, 2024, 06:46:38 PMVery tough environment to play in, one of the loudest I've witnessed
Ryan Day said it was windy on Saturday and that was a problem. Maybe it's windy inside the arena?
Quote from: wisblue on December 04, 2024, 06:42:02 PMThe Buckeyes are still reeling from the football loss.
They're only-4 in the 2H.
63-23? Wow.
Quote from: warriorchick on December 04, 2024, 06:09:03 PMWTF, Loyola?
https://x.com/MarkTitusShow/status/1864441052855185471
Titus might want to focus on his own team.
Bama is punking UNC in the Dean Dome.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 04, 2024, 08:17:28 PMBama is punking UNC in the Dean Dome.
SEC is the best league in the nation by a WIDE margin
Nm
The SEC is abusing the ACC in their challenge. Miss St. up 33 on Pitt.
Will Duke storm the floor?
Over the last 24-ish hours ...
#1, #2, #4 and #5 lost.
All on the road.
Then there are the rodents, who managed to lose at home to an unranked team.
Quote from: MU82 on December 04, 2024, 10:49:39 PMOver the last 24-ish hours ...
#1, #2, #4 and #5 lost.
All on the road.
Then there are the rodents, who managed to lose at home to an unranked team.
We need to take care of business Saturday.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 04, 2024, 10:52:10 PMWe need to take care of business Saturday.
It's become the biggest game of the season.
An L could mean a 3 game losing streak.
Big one for Shaka and Co for more reasons than expected this early in the season.
It's fun to play meaningful November and December ball, that's for sure
Quote from: DoctorV on December 04, 2024, 11:00:08 PMIt's become the biggest game of the season.
An L could mean a 3 game losing streak.
Big one for Shaka and Co for more reasons than expected this early in the season.
It's fun to play meaningful November and December ball, that's for sure
Absolutely imperative we dispose of that team in emphatic fashion.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 04, 2024, 11:10:15 PMAbsolutely imperative we dispose of that team in emphatic fashion.
I'd be ok with a 5-10 pt win
I doubt they'll hold on but USC is up 4 on Oregon.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 04, 2024, 11:11:22 PMI'd be ok with a 5-10 pt win
I'd be fine but I'd prefer an annihilation.
Maybe Maryland is pretty good. That's gonna be a nice win for us.
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 05, 2024, 06:41:41 AMCentral Michigan vs. Aquinas, 6PM, ESPN+
CMU is not generally known for their theology department.
Quote from: tower912 on December 05, 2024, 06:56:40 AMCMU is not generally known for their theology department.
I doubt that.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 04, 2024, 11:00:08 PMIt's become the biggest game of the season.
An L could mean a 3 game losing streak.
Big one for Shaka and Co for more reasons than expected this early in the season.
It's fun to play meaningful November and December ball, that's for sure
The next game is always the biggest game of the season.
Purdue down 40-24 @ Penn State at halftime.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on December 05, 2024, 06:27:44 PMPurdue down 40-24 @ Penn State at halftime.
There goes our Moody's Rating
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 05, 2024, 06:31:17 PMThere goes our Moody's Rating
60-34 at about the 11 1/2 minute mark in the 2nd half. I think Purdue should go into the tunnel at the next commercial break and quickly get on their bus before anyone misses them.
Now we're going to end up playing in Dayton in March.
I'm going to find something else to do here. My wife is about to start a load of laundry. I'm gonna watch the washing machine slosh the clothes back and forth. It will be more interesting than that game.
Radford down 13 to N.C. Central early in the 2nd half
Holy Hell. 70-46??? WTF?
Be interesting to see if Purdue's loss drops us behind Kentucky in kenpom.
Purdue just seems incredibly overrated. They seem like a 8-9 seed to me. Not #8 in the country. Wouldn't be surprised if the Maryland and Georgia win end up looking way better by year's end.
Those guards played their first two seasons with a total unicorn player and are being exposed now without him.
Quote from: CountryRoads on December 05, 2024, 07:30:51 PMPurdue just seems incredibly overrated. They seem like a 8-9 seed to me. Not #8 in the country. Wouldn't be surprised if the Maryland and Georgia win end up looking way better by year's end.
They've beaten Bama and Miss.
Radford ahead of N.C. Central by 2 with :07 left
Nice comeback win for Radford
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Marks in the Athletic after analyzing Wednesday games and concluding parity has come to basketball this year.
"None of those are bad losses. But they do suggest a level of parity at the top of the pecking order. All that said, I'd still pick several of those teams among my top-five favorites to make the Final Four. In alphabetical order: Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Marquette (if Ross is fine) and Tennessee."
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on December 06, 2024, 10:36:45 AMMarks in the Athletic after analyzing Wednesday games and concluding parity has come to basketball this year.
"None of those are bad losses. But they do suggest a level of parity at the top of the pecking order. All that said, I'd still pick several of those teams among my top-five favorites to make the Final Four. In alphabetical order: Auburn, Duke, Iowa State, Marquette (if Ross is fine) and Tennessee."
I think I read that same article every December
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDNb3hexEmX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Is there an achievement for taking down these guys? We've already won against 2 of the 5 and will have beaten a third once we play UConn.
(I haven't yet figured out how to embed social media posts onto Scoop, let me know if anyone knows how.)
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 06, 2024, 12:55:33 PM(I haven't yet figured out how to embed social media posts onto Scoop, let me know if anyone knows how.)
Only Twitter works automatically right now. The others are diy.
(Though there is a handy button for YouTube...)
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Defiance at Toledo? Isn't that how Michigan ended up with the UP instead of it being part of Wisconsin?
Quote from: tower912 on December 07, 2024, 09:31:33 AMDefiance at Toledo? Isn't that how Michigan ended up with the UP instead of it being part of Wisconsin?
I just hope the check Life Pacific is getting from Grand Canyon doesn't bounce. That's a dirtbag program and school
St. Thomas' road to BE
St. Thomas's recent football loss to Dayton in the Pioneer League harmed their Big East chances.
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 07, 2024, 04:40:02 PMSt. Thomas' road to BE
Huge win over Montana. Helps Big East's Nielsen ratings
Quote from: tower912 on December 07, 2024, 09:31:33 AMDefiance at Toledo? Isn't that how Michigan ended up with the UP instead of it being part of Wisconsin?
Absolutely TINY school. HS best friend of my sophomore roommate in college played soccer there. I wanna say like 800 undergrads? It was D3 at the time and has since dropped down to NAIA cause they were too small to properly compete at that level. Drove 3-4 hours to hang with us almost weekly once the season was over cause it was boring in the middle of nowhere
Shocked they got close to scoring 50 to be honest.
Quote from: JWags85 on December 07, 2024, 08:23:32 PMAbsolutely TINY school. HS best friend of my sophomore roommate in college played soccer there. I wanna say like 800 undergrads? It was D3 at the time and has since dropped down to NAIA cause they were too small to properly compete at that level. Drove 3-4 hours to hang with us almost weekly once the season was over cause it was boring in the middle of nowhere
Shocked they got close to scoring 50 to be honest.
I would be somewhat surprised if Defiance is still open in a decade. They are poor, don't graduate many of their students, and are on probation by their accreditors.
Technical foul for yelling "And one!" On an and 1? Lol come on.
I'd like MU's chances against Kentucky. Gonzaga is really good. Ike is a big problem. And the idea that Creighton was upgrading their PG position by going from
Nembhard to Ashworth is LOL funny.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 07, 2024, 09:52:07 PMI'd like MU's chances against Kentucky. Gonzaga is really good. Ike is a big problem. And the idea that Creighton was upgrading their PG position by going from
Nembhard to Ashworth is LOL funny.
Yeah based off top teams I've seen.
I think Gonzaga, Duke and Tennessee would be the 3 toughest for us.
With the caveat on Duke that we don't just turn them over repeatedly and keep it from a half court game.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 07, 2024, 09:52:07 PMI'd like MU's chances against Kentucky. Gonzaga is really good. Ike is a big problem. And the idea that Creighton was upgrading their PG position by going from
Nembhard to Ashworth is LOL funny.
Gonzaga will be intimated by the Scoop threads if we match up with them.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 07, 2024, 09:56:52 PMYeah based off top teams I've seen.
I think Gonzaga, Duke and Tennessee would be the 3 toughest for us.
With the caveat on Duke that we don't just turn them over repeatedly and keep it from a half court game.
I think Auburn would be tough. Multiple shot makers, good defense, and Broome is a problem.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 07, 2024, 10:06:11 PMI think Auburn would be tough. Multiple shot makers, good defense, and Broome is a problem.
Yeah I'll be honest, kinda just forgot them since they've kinda been a class of their own resume wise lol
But even them I think a lot of their play could play into us. They are really good and deep but they also play chaotic and don't have consistent help to Broome. I think they will be prone to games like ISU 1st half where they don't shift it back.
Kentucky showing a lot of fight.
Pretty spectacular non-conference slate throughout college basketball this season.
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Haha. Ima check that Bucknell at Radford game to see how he would fit in on those squads
Quote from: DoctorV on December 08, 2024, 08:53:40 AMHaha. Ima check that Bucknell at Radford game to see how he would fit in on those squads
I hope we don't see Radford in March
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 07, 2024, 11:08:41 PMKentucky showing a lot of fight.
Nice win for Kentucky, but once again I'm not sold on Gonzaga. As was the case last year, they have a bunch of good players, but no great players.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 08, 2024, 09:27:38 AMI hope we don't see Radford in March
It would be a problem for sure
Maryland with a pretty good half at Mackey.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 08, 2024, 11:51:03 AMMaryland with a pretty good half at Mackey.
They might battle Wisconsin for 1-2 in the Big 18
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 08, 2024, 11:57:55 AMThey might battle Wisconsin for 1-2 in the Big 18
Oregon, Mich, Mich St.?
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 08, 2024, 12:08:17 PMOregon, Mich, Mich St.?
No, Wisconsin is clearly 1 or 2
Who do we want to win the Battle of B18 Teams That Couldn't Beat Marquette?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 08, 2024, 08:47:08 AMMary Baldwin vs Longwood, 5:30PM, ESPN+
Is that a basketball game?
Quote from: CountryRoads on December 08, 2024, 12:31:38 PMIs that a basketball game?
Ask Herm. He's the expert on such things
Maryland broke quickly
Super entertaining game.
Quote from: MU82 on December 08, 2024, 12:46:38 PMSuper entertaining game.
Agreed. Although I think Willard should have called a time-out at the 5 min mark. Maryland is definitely talented but they're young.
WTH is Maryland doing down 7 with a min to go? Let's just allow Purdue to burn 25 secs??
Mizzou up 14 on Kansas at the half.
KU 15 first-half turnovers.
Mizzou is scoring at will.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 08, 2024, 11:57:55 AMThey might battle Wisconsin for 1-2 in the Big 18
Not possible. They are all battling for 2. Marquette already won the Big 10 Championship.
Good grief Missouri!! FOCUS!
Kansas on a 10-0 run but still trails by 11. 9 minutes left.
Edit: Make it 12-0. Time out Mizzou.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 08, 2024, 01:48:44 PMKansas on a 10-0 run but still trails by 11. 9 minutes left.
Edit: Make it 12-0. Time out Mizzou.
15
Radford up 4 with 19 seconds left in the first half
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 08, 2024, 01:50:07 PM15
You're right. I missed the start of the run. Tuned in at Mizzou up 21, didn't realize the lead was 24.
Dickinson joins Kalkbrenner as one of the more overrated players Ive watched in a looooooooooooooooooooong time.
Hes been literally the same exact player for like his entire career(at least 4 years when he started shooting 3s)
Big. So can score and rebound naturally. But just not anywhere close to the game changing all American he's hyped to be
This is crazy. Mizzou not exactly playing disciplined hoops.
Radford 29 Bucknell 25 at half
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 08, 2024, 01:56:31 PMDickinson joins Kalkbrenner as one of the more overrated players Ive watched in a looooooooooooooooooooong time.
Hes been literally the same exact player for like his entire career(at least 4 years when he started shooting 3s)
Big. So can score and rebound naturally. But just not anywhere close to the game changing all American he's hyped to be
He's also a colossal douchebag.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 08, 2024, 01:56:31 PMDickinson joins Kalkbrenner as one of the more overrated players Ive watched in a looooooooooooooooooooong time.
Hes been literally the same exact player for like his entire career(at least 4 years when he started shooting 3s)
Big. So can score and rebound naturally. But just not anywhere close to the game changing all American he's hyped to be
He's definitely better than Kalk. But I can't take a team that has his defense on the floor for 35 minutes per game as a serious national title contender.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 08, 2024, 02:04:08 PMHe's definitely better than Kalk. But I can't take a team that has his defense on the floor for 35 minutes per game as a serious national title contender.
Oh yeah better thank Kalk.
Just saying he's overrated. Like you said defensively he's a complete liability.
I can't even explain the complete meltdown we're seeing from Missouri. They look like they're playing at the Y.
"He's paid a lot of money to make that shot." Fran after an AJ Storr brick. Lol.
This guy on Mizzou shoots 20% from the line??
Makes em both haha. 1 of them was maybe the worst looking make I've ever seen though
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 08, 2024, 02:05:16 PMI can't even explain the complete meltdown we're seeing from Missouri. They look like they're playing at the Y.
They got it together when they had to. Impressive finish for the Tagers
Looks like Mizzou will hang on.
Our scrimmage win over Mizzou looking better. Helped Marquette's cause.
Whew. That was crazy.
Kansas drops how far? I'm guessing 11 spots. :)
Radford now up 14 with 13 minutes left
Classy move by Gates to call that TO so Kansas could get off the floor before the storm.
great win for Mizzou. That decision by DePaul to pass on Gates because his asking price was $500k too high looks worse by the day
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 08, 2024, 02:30:20 PMClassy move by Gates to call that TO so Kansas could get off the floor before the storm.
great win for Mizzou. That decision by DePaul to pass on Gates because his asking price was $500k too high looks worse by the day
I think Holtmann will be good for them.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 08, 2024, 02:04:54 PMOh yeah better thank Kalk.
Just saying he's overrated. Like you said defensively he's a complete liability.
One of the rare players that I think raises a teams floor but also lowers their ceiling.
Arkansas St. up 13 on Memphis at the half.
Radford wins in overtime, defeating Bucknell, 74-70
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 08, 2024, 01:33:03 PMNot possible. They are all battling for 2. Marquette already won the Big 10 Championship.
I, for one, look forward to you saying this all season.
Hopefully Bucky, Purdue, and Maryland are all tourney teams from the Big20 so we can hear it more
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 08, 2024, 02:30:20 PMClassy move by Gates to call that TO so Kansas could get off the floor before the storm.
great win for Mizzou. That decision by DePaul to pass on Gates because his asking price was $500k too high looks worse by the day
We'll see. That was a good win obviously. But that's their only good win so far this year and they went winless in the SEC last year.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 08, 2024, 04:29:38 PMI, for one, look forward to you saying this all season.
Hopefully Bucky, Purdue, and Maryland are all tourney teams from the Big20 so we can hear it more
Purdue and Maryland sure. Wisconsin can lose out if you ask me.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 08, 2024, 04:12:01 PMRadford wins in overtime, defeating Bucknell, 74-70
Give it up already, Benny ain't transferring there after yesterdays game!
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 08, 2024, 02:32:18 PMI think Holtmann will be good for them.
Gates could have been good for them four years ago.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 08, 2024, 04:41:42 PMGates could have been good for them four years ago.
Yes. But you said "worse by the day."
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 08, 2024, 04:41:42 PMGates could have been good for them four years ago.
Maybe, but it's not like he's really elevated Mizzou all that much. They're pretty much at the level they were under Martin and last year was worse than any Cuonzo season. I'm not convinced he would've been noticeably better than Stubblefield was at DePaul.
The Red Wolves aren't fking around.
Wow. Cronin doesn't look particularly happy.
Wow UCLA dude slips, chucks a 3, and banks it in for the win haha
Holy crap!!
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This is an impressive level of petty for a Middle School. Full respect.
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How is one person going to guard all five Columbia players on the court at once?
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 09, 2024, 02:34:13 PMhttps://www.wcpo.com/news/education/higher-education/uc-news/tennessee-middle-school-changes-mascot-to-musketeers-after-uc-cease-and-desist-over-bearcats-logo
This is an impressive level of petty for a Middle School. Full respect.
Simply fantastic!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 09, 2024, 03:09:30 PMHow is one person going to guard all five Columbia players on the court at once?
Wasn't that Wojo's plan with Ed Morrow?
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 09, 2024, 02:34:13 PMhttps://www.wcpo.com/news/education/higher-education/uc-news/tennessee-middle-school-changes-mascot-to-musketeers-after-uc-cease-and-desist-over-bearcats-logo
This is an impressive level of petty for a Middle School. Full respect.
"We appreciate Cheatham Middle School's interest in using UC's iconic trademarks, which are recognized both nationally and globally. " ::)
Plus, I've seen soo many ND, Packer, Seahawks, etc. logos on HS teams and UC is getting huffy?
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 08, 2024, 07:07:56 PMWow. Cronin doesn't look particularly happy.
Cronin to Nova.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 09, 2024, 04:40:40 PM"We appreciate Cheatham Middle School's interest in using UC's iconic trademarks, which are recognized both nationally and globally. " ::)
Plus, I've seen soo many ND, Packer, Seahawks, etc. logos on HS teams and UC is getting huffy?
NFL teams usually allow high schools rights to use their logos.
Colleges generally do not. I mean, it's their property. But owning the trademark to "Bearcats" is a little much. Notice that Xavier is fine with "Muskateers" because they don't own a tradmark on that...and the school isn't trying to use the X logo.
Indiana pummeling Minnesota, 50-33 at the under 16 timeout
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 09, 2024, 06:43:34 PMIndiana pummeling Minnesota, 50-33 at the under 16 timeout
Who cares? I'm worried about Sarah Lawrence trailing Columbia, 53-21.
Edit: Damn! Sarah Lawrence lost 92-46, a 2:1 margin.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 09, 2024, 05:49:55 PMNFL teams usually allow high schools rights to use their logos.
Colleges generally do not. I mean, it's their property. But owning the trademark to "Bearcats" is a little much. Notice that Xavier is fine with "Muskateers" because they don't own a tradmark on that...and the school isn't trying to use the X logo.
94 high-schools and colleges are bearcats.
Cheatham not using 'X'? Curious ::)
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 09, 2024, 07:49:40 PM94 high-schools and colleges are bearcats.
Cheatham not using 'X'? Curious ::)
That was my point. It's not like Xavier is lending it...because the school doesn't need it.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 09, 2024, 07:51:21 PMThat was my point. It's not like Xavier is lending it...because the school doesn't need it.
My point was Cincy is being arrogant, short sighted and causing itself bad PR by bullying a middle school. If ND can live with schools using it's logo, UC should be able to also.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 09, 2024, 06:43:34 PMIndiana pummeling Minnesota, 50-33 at the under 16 timeout
Our old friend Dawson Garcia must have come straight from boy band practice
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GeZfDdOWwAAZmE-?format=jpg&name=large)
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 09, 2024, 07:58:35 PMMy point was Cincy is being arrogant, short sighted and causing itself bad PR by bullying a middle school. If ND can live with schools using it's logo, UC should be able to also.
Short sighted? How will this have a long term negative impact on the university? It will all be forgotten by next week.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 09, 2024, 08:05:37 PMOur old friend Dawson Garcia must have come straight from boy band practice
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GeZfDdOWwAAZmE-?format=jpg&name=large)
Mid-life crisis
Has not helped the Gophers get N'Sync.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 09, 2024, 08:05:37 PMOur old friend Dawson Garcia must have come straight from boy band practice
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GeZfDdOWwAAZmE-?format=jpg&name=large)
It's fine. as long as he doesn't shave his head to support his friend
Looks like he's wearing a skunk hat like Davey Crockett
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Darn, got to do some bong hits & play Zelda
Quote from: tower912 on December 09, 2024, 08:11:18 PMHas not helped the Gophers get N'Sync.
He's getting his money so what do wins and losses matter? He wants it that way.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 10, 2024, 08:42:56 AMHe's getting his money so what do wins and losses matter? He wants it that way.
Well done.
Quote from: tower912 on December 10, 2024, 08:45:50 AMWell done.
You were the catalyst for that one! Great minds think alike.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 09, 2024, 08:06:18 PMShort sighted? How will this have a long term negative impact on the university? It will all be forgotten by next week.
Well... what if Cheatham has a baller that becomes a 4 star in a few years and there's a recruiting war between X and UC?
$7 million for the #1 2025 prospect to sign with BYU, all upfront as he's a one and done guy. Multiple billionaire Mormon families who donate the BYU's collective live in Salt Lake City pitched in, and that does not include Ryan Smith, the majority owner of the Jazz.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 10, 2024, 02:44:59 PM$7 million for the #1 2025 prospect to sign with BYU, all upfront as he's a one and done guy. Multiple billionaire Mormon families who donate the BYU's collective live in Salt Lake City pitched in, and that does not include Ryan Smith, the majority owner of the Jazz.
That's why I posted last week that BYU had lots of money.
Looks like they found the Mormon gold
NIL completely levels the playing field in certain situations like this. Think it's a big reason why Coach K, Roy Williams, etc took their ball and went home. The blue bloods no longer have such an unfair advantage. Refreshing to see their fans upset about this.
7 mil to buy a 7th-place finish and a #7 seed.
Truly a school on a mission.
Apparently they forgot to sell tickets for the Jimmy V Classic. WTF?
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 10, 2024, 05:38:27 PMApparently they forgot to sell tickets for the Jimmy V Classic. WTF?
5 hours of bball is a lot for a Tue night. My guess is the Michigan and Ark fans trickle in at halftime.
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 10, 2024, 05:45:07 PM5 hours of bball is a lot for a Tue night. My guess is the Michigan and Ark fans trickle in at halftime.
Hopefully!
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 10, 2024, 05:47:41 PMHopefully!
Stub hub still holding steady at $100 a seat. That's actually pretty low for day of pricing.
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 10, 2024, 05:48:43 PMStub hub still holding steady at $100 a seat. That's actually pretty low for day of pricing.
The Uber ride back and forth will cost you more!
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 10, 2024, 05:38:27 PMApparently they forgot to sell tickets for the Jimmy V Classic. WTF?
New York only shows up for the Big East Tournament? (Big 10 looking at you)
For everyone pants pissing about Duke, they're currently losing to Incarnate Word
Man. I'd pay good money to watch Marquette play the vols. It'd be a slugfest.
Miami only down 7 to Tenn.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 10, 2024, 06:05:36 PMFor everyone pants pissing about Duke, they're currently losing to Incarnate Word
Don't be silly. They're flirting with the -33 line with 4 to play
No one really concerns me. Auburn and Iowa St. are really good and Kentucky and Duke have a lot of talent. That said we can take all of them.
Based on the halftime stats of UW-Ill, MU may have broken Tonje
Quote from: MUEng92 on December 10, 2024, 08:57:14 PMBased on the halftime stat of UW-Ill, MU may have broken Tonje
But doesn't he still have 3 more years of eligibility?
Badgers getting hammered on the glass
Easily top 2 in the B1G starting 0-2 in the B1G is startling. Guessing GE will pretend he didn't remember saying that now.
Also, Michigan isn't that good.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 10, 2024, 08:59:19 PMBadgers getting hammered on the glass
They appear to have a few issues. Beating Zona shooting 100 free throws was a little smoke & mirrors.
Crowl plays like Kalkbrenner with Vertigo
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 10, 2024, 09:25:16 PMThey appear to have a few issues. Beating Zona shooting 100 free throws was a little smoke & mirrors.
Super Bowl Hangover.
Clear offensive foul on Klesmit.
Top 2 B10 team falls to 0-3 2 in conference and is projected T10 in Kenpom.
George Mason hasn't lost since leaving Milwaukee and is up to 78 in Kenpom.
Always find a way to get it done.
Quote from: BM1090 on December 11, 2024, 12:42:24 AMGeorge Mason hasn't lost since leaving Milwaukee and is up to 78 in Kenpom.
That was a solid squad we beat at the Al. Though just FYI, they did get picked off in the very next game at home against CMU (another sneaky good MU win). Those wins will be better than some of the trash we'll play in the BE this year from a metrics standpoint.
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Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 10, 2024, 02:44:59 PM$7 million for the #1 2025 prospect to sign with BYU, all upfront as he's a one and done guy. Multiple billionaire Mormon families who donate the BYU's collective live in Salt Lake City pitched in, and that does not include Ryan Smith, the majority owner of the Jazz.
Doing the Lord's work
Bravo.
Quote from: CountryRoads on December 11, 2024, 01:06:45 AMThat was a solid squad we beat at the Al. Though just FYI, they did get picked off in the very next game at home against CMU (another sneaky good MU win). Those wins will be better than some of the trash we'll play in the BE this year from a metrics standpoint.
You're right. I assumed that game was in Milwaukee since it was part of the Marquette classic. Should have double checked that!
UWGB 6 UWM 1, early in a game between teams Marquette is terrified to schedule
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 11, 2024, 06:07:26 PMUWGB 6 UWM 1, early in a game between teams Marquette is terrified to schedule
How will it affect our NET?
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I don't recall ever seeing Fran McCaffery anything but angry.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 12, 2024, 06:36:39 PMI don't recall ever seeing Fran McCaffery anything but angry.
He has chronic diarrhea
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 12, 2024, 06:39:49 PMHe has chronic diarrhea
I didn't realize he has IBS. But still.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 12, 2024, 06:41:48 PMI didn't realize he has IBS. But still.
It made Luigi shoot that guy in the back.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on December 12, 2024, 07:02:07 PMIt made Luigi shoot that guy in the back.
Not very compassionate of you to use the killer's name but not the victim's.
Not a particularly good half for the Clones.
Hawkeyes running through the Cyclones like a bad pot roast though Fran McCaffrey.
Not good for our seeding
Iowa State might be bad
Iowa is drilling triples.
Tonight, Iowa State looks not good...at all.
They just got away with a backcourt that lead to a 3 point make too.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 12, 2024, 07:56:47 PMTonight, Iowa State looks not good...at all.
They just got away with a backcourt that lead to a 3 point make too.
They suck. Bad loss
It's a tie game.
Iowa just bricked 2 FT's. Fran McCaffery looks beyond furious.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 12, 2024, 08:18:13 PMIowa just bricked 2 FT's. Fran McCaffery looks beyond furious.
He's probably clenching
Drake up 51-19 at half over St.Ambrose
McCaffery just allowed a full minute of time to run on the clock down 5. Both running his offense and then on the defensive end. This is truly an excellent example of how not to coach.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 12, 2024, 07:03:46 PMNot very compassionate of you to use the killer's name but not the victim's.
You wouldn't know compassion if it bit you in your fat ass.
Iowa State guts it out. MU's season saved.
McCaffery decides to foul down 7 with 4 secs to go. Has anyone scored 8 points in 4 secs? Going the length of the floor?
Quote from: Lennys Tap on December 12, 2024, 08:26:30 PMYou wouldn't know compassion if it bit you in your fat ass.
Huh.
Thank goodness ISU recovered. Down 9 midway through the 2nd half.
Iowa just started throwing up bricks from that point.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on December 12, 2024, 08:26:30 PMYou wouldn't know compassion if it bit you in your fat ass.
Some people pay good money to get their ass bit. We aren't here to kink shame Lenny.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 12, 2024, 08:23:02 PMDrake up 51-19 at half over St.Ambrose
St. Ambrose screwed the Heart of America conference today.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 12, 2024, 09:02:20 PMThank goodness ISU recovered. Down 9 midway through the 2nd half.
Iowa just started throwing up bricks from that point.
Thank goodness?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 13, 2024, 06:42:14 AMThank goodness?
At this point I'm much more concerned about Iowa State being competition for a 1 seed than I am about how "good" our loss to them looks. I was pulling for the Hawkeyes.
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Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 13, 2024, 07:13:26 AMAt this point I'm much more concerned about Iowa State being competition for a 1 seed than I am about how "good" our loss to them looks. I was pulling for the Hawkeyes.
I'm assuming Golden Bummer was worried Iowa might 1-2 or in the Big Ten over UW-Madison
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St. Thomas continues the journey to BE admission
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 13, 2024, 07:14:18 AMI'm assuming Golden Bummer was worried Iowa might 1-2 or in the Big Ten over UW-Madison
The thing is, that ISU winning makes MU's loss to them look better, which makes UW's loss to us look better, which means that UW still has a chance against Iowa. Makes a transitive property win for UW possible. Simple is as simple does for a clear top two B18 finisher.
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 13, 2024, 08:09:10 AMThe thing is, that ISU winning makes MU's loss to them look better, which makes UW's loss to us look better, which means that UW still has a chance against Iowa. Makes a transitive property win for UW possible. Simple is as simple does for a clear top two B18 finisher.
Oh, I considered this, too. It's very complicated and why I get high
Quote from: Tyler COLEk on December 13, 2024, 02:16:37 AMSt. Ambrose screwed the Heart of America conference today.
*Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 13, 2024, 08:19:30 AMOh, I considered this, too. It's very complicated and why I get high
Getting high brings me peace
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 12, 2024, 08:25:04 PMMcCaffery just allowed a full minute of time to run on the clock down 5. Both running his offense and then on the defensive end. This is truly an excellent example of how not to coach.
I'm not sure Fran is considered an X's and O's guru by many.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 13, 2024, 07:13:26 AMAt this point I'm much more concerned about Iowa State being competition for a 1 seed than I am about how "good" our loss to them looks. I was pulling for the Hawkeyes.
This was my take as well. At season's end, ISU is very likely still going to be, for lack of a better description, a high value loss. :D
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 13, 2024, 07:13:26 AMAt this point I'm much more concerned about Iowa State being competition for a 1 seed than I am about how "good" our loss to them looks. I was pulling for the Hawkeyes.
Marquette has a very slim path to earn a 1 seed since the BE sucks this year. We're talking 30-4, 29-5 at worst.
The SEC will have at least two, if not three #1 seeds. And it's possible they sweep all four.
Duke, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Gonzaga, and Marquette battle it out for the last #1 seed, or two if they're lucky and the SEC cannibalizes itself.
Two years ago, the BE was much stronger. If that team had a better non-conference showing, 20-3 in BE play would have been a 1 seed. Last year, Marquette had the schedule to earn a 1 seed but couldn't beat Purdue or UConn. This year, the BE just isn't good enough and Marquette failed to get that truly resumé defining win at Iowa State.
Marquette won't have the opportunity for truly elite wins in conference. So, we would need to run up a gaudy record and blowout teams to get our predictive metrics into 1 seed range. It's a longshot.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 13, 2024, 09:04:49 AMMarquette has a very slim path to earn a 1 seed since the BE sucks this year. We're talking 30-4, 29-5 at worst.
The SEC will have at least two, if not three #1 seeds. And it's possible they sweep all four.
Duke, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Gonzaga, and Marquette battle it out for the last #1 seed, or two if they're lucky and the SEC cannibalizes itself.
Two years ago, the BE was much stronger. If that team had a better non-conference showing, 20-3 in BE play would have been a 1 seed. Last year, Marquette had the schedule to earn a 1 seed but couldn't beat Purdue or UConn. This year, the BE just isn't good enough and Marquette failed to get that truly resumé defining win at Iowa State.
Marquette won't have the opportunity for truly elite wins in conference. So, we would need to run up a gaudy record and blowout teams to get our predictive metrics into 1 seed range. It's a longshot.
Gonzaga gets plenty of 1 seeds with fewer opportunities for big wins. Wichita State got a 1 seed.
Win Saturday and win the BE outright and we'll be right in the mix.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 13, 2024, 09:04:49 AMMarquette has a very slim path to earn a 1 seed since the BE sucks this year. We're talking 30-4, 29-5 at worst.
The SEC will have at least two, if not three #1 seeds. And it's possible they sweep all four.
Duke, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Gonzaga, and Marquette battle it out for the last #1 seed, or two if they're lucky and the SEC cannibalizes itself.
Two years ago, the BE was much stronger. If that team had a better non-conference showing, 20-3 in BE play would have been a 1 seed. Last year, Marquette had the schedule to earn a 1 seed but couldn't beat Purdue or UConn. This year, the BE just isn't good enough and Marquette failed to get that truly resumé defining win at Iowa State.
Marquette won't have the opportunity for truly elite wins in conference. So, we would need to run up a gaudy record and blowout teams to get our predictive metrics into 1 seed range. It's a longshot.
I don't think 18-2 in conference is an unreasonable prediction this season barring injury. I've watched all the BE teams multiple times now and I think we are a full tier ahead of the best of them. I think 16-4 should be the expectation which I think puts us in 1 seed territory if we win tomorrow.
Obviously early, but if you look at bracket matrix right now, we are the top 2 seed.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 13, 2024, 11:09:26 AMI don't think 18-2 in conference is an unreasonable prediction this season barring injury. I've watched all the BE teams multiple times now and I think we are a full tier ahead of the best of them. I think 16-4 should be the expectation which I think puts us in 1 seed territory if we win tomorrow.
Obviously early, but if you look at bracket matrix right now, we are the top 2 seed.
Bracket matrix is still only updating sporadically, last update was Dec. 4, it doesn't even have our Wisconsin win factored in yet. But yeah, if you click through to a lot of the indiv. brackets we're a 1 seed in about half of em.
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 13, 2024, 08:25:14 AMGetting high brings me peace
It's my turn to pray for you
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 13, 2024, 05:09:50 PMWhy?
Why not? Would you reject the lord's grace for a silly little plant?
Quote from: 4 Falling Turds on December 13, 2024, 05:12:21 PMWhy not? Would you reject the lord's grace for a silly little plant?
A silly little plant created by our Lord, Jesus will be doing bongs in his second coming.
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 13, 2024, 06:03:08 PMA silly little plant created by our Lord, Jesus will be doing bongs in his second coming.
And He will turn water to wine. And lettuce to...lettuce.
Tremendous slate of games today.
Indiana still not gelling with a tremendous collection of forwards. Life on the road.
Indiana is in trouble.
The IU faithful are not happy with Woodson.
Quote from: tower912 on December 14, 2024, 07:44:17 AMThe IU faithful are not happy with Woodson.
But "It's Indiana".
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Radford at Utah, 6PM, ESPN+
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Quote from: Newsdreams on December 13, 2024, 08:25:14 AMGetting high brings me peace
Elton John said ganja is a gateway drug.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 08:59:04 AMElton John said ganja is a gateway drug.
Elton John is an idiot
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 08:59:04 AMElton John said ganja is a gateway drug.
Gateway to happiness
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 08:59:04 AMElton John said ganja is a gateway drug.
Have you ever read his lyrics?
Texas A&M's defense is giving Purdue the same kind of problems that that Marquette did.
When you can pressure those guards it disrupts their whole rhythm.
Quote from: wisblue on December 14, 2024, 12:29:15 PMTexas A&M's defense is giving Purdue the same kind of problems that that Marquette did.
When you can pressure those guards it disrupts their whole rhythm.
Bully ball. The SEC is ridiculous this year.
Last years Purdue team without Edey was closer to Minnesota than Uconn.
Quote from: wisblue on December 14, 2024, 12:29:15 PMTexas A&M's defense is giving Purdue the same kind of problems that that Marquette did.
When you can pressure those guards it disrupts their whole rhythm.
You know what they say about traditionals and rhythm.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 14, 2024, 12:52:49 PMLast years Purdue team without Edey was closer to Minnesota than Uconn.
No they weren't.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 14, 2024, 01:00:22 PMPretty easily
Just like the Badgers are pretty easily top 2 in the B1G this year.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 14, 2024, 12:52:49 PMLast years Purdue team without Edey was closer to Minnesota than Uconn.
They also miss.....that defensive guard. Was it Lance Jones?
Moronic play by TK Renn.
Aggies hold onto beat the Boilermakers. Awful result for Marquette
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 14, 2024, 12:04:33 PMHave you ever read his lyrics?
Elton doesn't write the lyrics, only the music...Bernie Taupin writes the words.
Johni Broome putting up another ridiculous stat line in a dominating win over Ohio St. Kam is going to have to have a lot of very memorable nights in the next couple months to overtake him (and the Duke diaper dandy) in the Wooden race
Quote from: ChuckyChip on December 14, 2024, 01:33:29 PMElton doesn't write the lyrics, only the music...Bernie Taupin writes the words.
How could he not know this? Smh.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 01:59:04 PMHow could he not know this? Smh.
I do know it. I momentarily forgot. <sigh>
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 14, 2024, 02:03:51 PMI do know it. I momentarily forgot. <sigh>
Get back to basic focus Fluffy. The game starts in less than 4 hrs.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 02:04:42 PMGet back to basic focus Fluffy. The game starts in less than 4 hrs.
My wife's been making cookies so my mind is wandering.
I think Ohio State just keeping Jake Diebler is going to prove to be a really bad idea.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 14, 2024, 02:08:02 PMI think Ohio State just keeping Jake Diebler is going to prove to be a really bad idea.
Its why I think outside of a total disaster/scandal I think firing midseason can create more harm than good.
The interm can fool you into quite the bad call
Terry at Texas is another example(though he took over for one of those firings that had to happen)
We'll still have some great standout wins by selection Sunday (including Maryland, Georgia, and hopefully Dayton in a few hours) but unless Purdue finds a way to be the other top 2 team in the B1G, it seems our most defining win thus far isn't going to end up with nearly as much value as it had three weeks ago.
Since we wouldn't get the W at Iowa State, would it be accurate to say the largest resume opportunity on our schedule will ultimately be the road game at UConn?
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 14, 2024, 02:21:50 PMWe'll still have some great standout wins by selection Sunday (including Maryland, Georgia, and hopefully Dayton in a few hours) but unless Purdue finds a way to be the other top 2 team in the B1G, it seems our most defining win thus far isn't going to end up with nearly as much value as it had three weeks ago.
Since we wouldn't get the W at Iowa State, would it be accurate to say the largest resume opportunity on our schedule will ultimately be the road game at UConn?
The Purdue win will be just fine. They have wins over Alabama, Ole Miss, and Maryland already.
Win tonight and our resume is awesome. We'll be at worst tied for the second most Q1 wins in the country.
The SEC has won 67 games in a row as a Conference...woah.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 14, 2024, 02:21:50 PMSince we wouldn't get the W at Iowa State, would it be accurate to say the largest resume opportunity on our schedule will ultimately be the road game at UConn?
Yes. It's a shame that our most difficult conference road game (@uconn and @creighton) will not carry the same gravitas that they likely should. But true road games in harsh environments against good teams (including tonight) will always be the hardest games to win and worth the most gold stars on selection Sunday. It's not a mystery, there's a reason we are underdogs as the #6 team in the country today. Life's tough on the road
Quote from: wadesworld on December 14, 2024, 02:26:03 PMThe Purdue win will be just fine. They have wins over Alabama, Ole Miss, and Maryland already.
Win tonight and our resume is awesome. We'll be at worst tied for the second most Q1 wins in the country.
Yeah I have no doubt Purdue will still age well. Just thinking we could benefit from a truly large, headlining win if we somehow end up being in the 1-seed conversation, or if it comes down to it, fighting for a 2-seed.
Butler needs to stop fouling. They can win this game. Telfort basically hasn't even played and they are right there.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 14, 2024, 02:07:21 PMMy wife's been making cookies so my mind is wandering.
What kind of cookies?
Badgers cant make a shot
But living at the line again
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 02:46:08 PMWhat kind of cookies?
Shortbread, chocolate chip, pecan sandies and fudge.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 02:55:15 PMNice.
That's why the "will you clean the bathrooms while I bake some cookies" question is always a solid "yes."
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 14, 2024, 03:01:41 PMThat's why the "will you clean the bathrooms while I bake some cookies" question is always a solid "yes."
Cookies solve problems. I like those Amarettti mini cookies.
Spot on Muggs, but they can also create problems like Diabeetus.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 14, 2024, 02:27:24 PMThe SEC has won 67 games in a row as a Conference...woah.
Not a chance in hell
Uconn beat Texas not even a week ago.
This Zona team is straight up just not a good basketball team
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 14, 2024, 04:17:40 PMThis Zona team is straight up just not a good basketball team
Refresh my memory.....did they court storm at the Kohl Hole?
Muggsy how many pour overs you on today?
Arizona's loss to UCLA hurts us bad. Will cost us SOS points
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 14, 2024, 04:42:33 PMYou gonna be crap face for tip off?
Not at all. I feel fking fantastic! Just four 8 oz cups.
Quote from: DoctorV on December 14, 2024, 03:41:58 PMSpot on Muggs, but they can also create problems like Diabeetus.
True. I'm very careful with my sugar intake.
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 14, 2024, 04:46:26 PMDrug addiction is bad
Coffee is one of my indulgences but I don't think it's bad for you. Especially premier 100% Kona Peaberry.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 04:48:19 PMCoffee is one of my indulgences but I don't think it's bad for you. Especially premier 100% Kona Peaberry.
Don't let the medical community fool you. Coffee is fine for you. There isn't any proof coffee does anything to the human body.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 14, 2024, 04:50:02 PMDon't let the medical community fool you. Coffee is fine for you. There isn't any proof coffee does anything to the human body.
I've gone cold turkey with coffee before and my blood pressure remained exactly the same. I indulge a bit but I think I'm fine.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 04:51:33 PMI've gone cold turkey with coffee before and my blood pressure remained exactly the same. I indulge a bit but I think I'm fine.
It doesn't affect blood pressure. That's a lie told to us by big pharma
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 04:48:19 PMCoffee is one of my indulgences but I don't think it's bad for you. Especially premier 100% Kona Peaberry.
Caffeine is a nasty drug
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 14, 2024, 04:52:26 PMIt doesn't affect blood pressure. That's a lie told to us by big pharma
I'm sure caffeine does impact sleeping for a lot of people but I've never been a good sleeper. Still, I generally only have caffeine in the morning.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 04:58:41 PMI'm sure caffeine does impact sleeping for a lot of people but I've never been a good sleeper. Still, I generally only have caffeine in the morning.
I haven't slept since 1965
🦒 🦒 🦒 sleep the least of all land mammals. Maybe you should consult them?
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 04:58:41 PMI'm sure caffeine does impact sleeping for a lot of people but I've never been a good sleeper. Still, I generally only have caffeine in the morning.
Caffeine is bad, beware of Rhabdomyolysis
Crazy 1st half between Tenn/Illinois. Not exactly an aesthetically pleasing contest.
26 fouls and 45 FT's in tbe 1H. Both teams shooting under 25%.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 14, 2024, 05:38:26 PM26 fouls and 45 FT's in tbe 1H. Both teams shooting under 25%.
Both teams suck
Utah 15 Radford 7 early
UCONN beats Gonzaga.
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Shawnee St. at Southern Indiana, 1PM, ESPN+
Saint Mary of the Woods at SE Missouri St,. 2PM, ESPN+
Crown at St. Thomas, 2PM, Summit
Our Lady of the Lake at Incarnate Wood, 3PM, ESPN+
St. Francis (IL) at UC-Riverside, 4PM, ESPN+
St. Thomas-Crown? That will be quote an affair.
Speaking of UWGB, the Doug Gottleib experiment is so far off to a very poor start at 2-10. To his defense, he had to build a team late in the game, but he's already had to suspend his leading scorer for skipping a shoot around.
Quote from: tower912 on December 15, 2024, 08:20:11 AMSt. Thomas-Crown? That will be quote an affair.
St. Thomas on their quest to BE
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 15, 2024, 08:21:39 AMSpeaking of UWGB, the Doug Gottleib experiment is so far off to a very poor start at 2-10. To his defense, he had to build a team late in the game, but he's already had to suspend his leading scorer for skipping a shoot around.
How are his radio show and podcast ratings though?
Does anyone know where Georgia was slotted preseason SEC? I'm not saying they're worldbeaters but are maybe better than we thought?
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 15, 2024, 11:28:40 AMDoes anyone know where Georgia was slotted preseason SEC? I'm not saying they're worldbeaters but are maybe better than we thought?
They blow manatees
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 15, 2024, 11:28:40 AMDoes anyone know where Georgia was slotted preseason SEC? I'm not saying they're worldbeaters but are maybe better than we thought?
UGA was picked 12th in the SEC preseason polls and is exceeding expectations. Right now we're their only loss but 8 of their 9 wins are against Q3 and Q4 teams so we'll likely see a regression once conference play hits.
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Radford at Colorado St., 8PM, MWC
Ecclesia vs Peace should schedule a game.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on December 17, 2024, 07:37:25 AMEcclesia vs Peace should schedule a game.
Radford is the one I'm interested in
Arkansas-Pine Bluff lambasts Ecclesia, 120-61 and Delaware holds off Misericordia, 92-75. Should help the Big East NET. Will update as soon as I find out
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 17, 2024, 05:04:13 PMArkansas-Pine Bluff lambasts Ecclesia, 120-61 and Delaware holds off Misericordia, 92-75. Should help the Big East NET. Will update as soon as I find out
I really thought you were just making fun of Concordia. But there actually is a misericordia university
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 17, 2024, 06:09:18 PMI really thought you were just making fun of Concordia. But there actually is a misericordia university
Even though I'm an evangelical, I don't lie
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 17, 2024, 06:09:18 PMI really thought you were just making fun of Concordia. But there actually is a misericordia university
It must love companycordia
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 17, 2024, 06:09:18 PMI really thought you were just making fun of Concordia. But there actually is a misericordia university
Latin for "mercy" or "merciful."
UNLV/Dayton tied at 55. 3:24 left on Peacock.
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on December 17, 2024, 07:45:13 PMUNLV/Dayton tied at 55. 3:24 left on Peacock.
Post Super Bowl letdown.
Dayton won 66-65
https://x.com/DaytonMBB/status/1869201064282718634?t=feO96kk5kIBpccMK04Wn7A&s=19
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 17, 2024, 05:04:13 PMArkansas-Pine Bluff lambasts Ecclesia, 120-61 and Delaware holds off Misericordia, 92-75. Should help the Big East NET. Will update as soon as I find out
Ecclesia, Greek for "Church"
Quote from: Mr. Nielsen on December 17, 2024, 08:03:35 PMDayton won 66-65
https://x.com/DaytonMBB/status/1869201064282718634?t=feO96kk5kIBpccMK04Wn7A&s=19
This will hurt our NET
Colorado State beats Radford last night, 78-68. Radford drops to 9-4
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Alabama AT North Dakota, 8PM, CBSS
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I know when Minnesota makes its inevitable coaching change at the end of this year that people will think Nico Medved is the favorite, but if I were them I would latch onto Ben McCollum ASAP. He will be coaching in a power conference soon. It's too bad that Butler went the retread route with Thad because I think he would have been perfect there.
Quote from: tower912 on December 17, 2024, 06:59:14 PMIt must love companycordia
Mods, how are we doing with that Dislike Button functionality?
Please keep us posted.
J/K, by their very existence, the mods keep us posted.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 18, 2024, 08:03:30 AMI know when Minnesota makes its inevitable coaching change at the end of this year that people will think Nico Medved is the favorite, but if I were them I would latch onto Ben McCollum ASAP. He will be coaching in a power conference soon. It's too bad that Butler went the retread route with Thad because I think he would have been perfect there.
McCollum turned down many D1 jobs over the past few years before going to Drake. I don't think he'll jump immediately from Drake unless their AD Brian Hardin (hopefully) moves to MU to be the AD. If Minnesota doesn't throw millions towards Medved then they're really not serious about hoops.
Wardle could be a legit option for the Gophs too.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 18, 2024, 06:57:43 AMGames of the Day brought to you by the NY Post:
Alabama AT North Dakota, 8PM, CBSS
Alabama is playing at NoDak? Obviously this shows they're not a big time program.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 18, 2024, 09:26:35 AMAlabama is playing at NoDak? Obviously this shows they're not a big time program.
Pretty, pretty interesting. Going to scratch Oats off potential HC candidates after Shaka takes the Virginia job
It's a 2:1 arrangment that gets Grant Nelson playing back home.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 18, 2024, 09:26:35 AMAlabama is playing at NoDak? Obviously this shows they're not a big time program.
I guess you missed the news that NoDak is now in the SEC, along with St. Thomas of Minnesota (got tired of waiting for a BE invitation) and Bradley.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 18, 2024, 09:58:37 AMIt's a 2:1 arrangment that gets Grant Nelson playing back home.
Bad look for Bama. UNC never recovered from playing at UNI
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 18, 2024, 09:20:57 AMMcCollum turned down many D1 jobs over the past few years before going to Drake. I don't think he'll jump immediately from Drake unless their AD Brian Hardin (hopefully) moves to MU to be the AD. If Minnesota doesn't throw millions towards Medved then they're really not serious about hoops.
Wardle could be a legit option for the Gophs too.
No! Wardle needs to come home, period!
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 18, 2024, 10:47:04 AMNo! Wardle needs to come home, period!
It would be like Shaka going to Texas before moving on up to MU. You need to think big picture.
All kidding aside, Wardle has done great work at what had become a bad program at Bradley. Not to mention that the school is struggling itself. But he's going to have to do more to get anyone at the Big Ten level interested IMO. I have a feeling that the MVC level is probably best for him.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 18, 2024, 11:50:32 AMAll kidding aside, Wardle has done great work at what had become a bad program at Bradley. Not to mention that the school is struggling itself. But he's going to have to do more to get anyone at the Big Ten level interested IMO. I have a feeling that the MVC level is probably best for him.
Minnesota basketball might as well be considered MVC level.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 18, 2024, 06:57:43 AMGames of the Day brought to you by the NY Post:
Michigan Tech at UWGB, 11AM, ESPN+
How about those Huskies?
https://x.com/mid_madness/status/1869457405228278060
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 18, 2024, 01:08:49 PMHow about those Huskies?
https://x.com/mid_madness/status/1869457405228278060
This will hurt our NET
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 18, 2024, 12:01:17 PMMinnesota basketball might as well be considered MVC level.
And they fit geographically too! None of the MVC teams are actually in the geographic Missouri River watershed (and neither is UM)
Quote from: SaveOD238 on December 18, 2024, 01:40:13 PMAnd they fit geographically too! None of the MVC teams are actually in the geographic Missouri River watershed (and neither is UM)
I believe Missouri State is in the Missouri River watershed, but they are leaving the conference after this year.
If they cared about such things for future expansion, and really why wouldn't they, my suggestion would be to add South Dakota State, Omaha and the University of Denver.
Marquette is afraid to play Michigan Tech
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 18, 2024, 01:46:25 PMI believe Missouri State is in the Missouri River watershed, but they are leaving the conference after this year.
If they cared about such things for future expansion, and really why wouldn't they, my suggestion would be to add South Dakota State, Omaha and the University of Denver.
SDSU is in the football MVC along with the other Dakota schools, Summit League for other sports. MVC would be an upgrade.
UWGB lost to Michigan Tech
D3.
Incredible win for Oklahoma. Fears with a 4pt play. Wow.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 18, 2024, 01:08:49 PMHow about those Huskies?
https://x.com/mid_madness/status/1869457405228278060
Even better when you hear what Gottlieb said about Michigan Tech before the game:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147771-doug-gottlieb-trolled-by-cbb-fans-for-calling-michigan-tech-nobody-u-prior-to-loss
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Franciscan at St. Francis (PA), 6PM, NEC
Chadron St. at South Dakota St., 7PM, ESPN+
North New Mexico at New Mexico St., 8PM, ESPN+
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 19, 2024, 12:30:04 AMEven better when you hear what Gottlieb said about Michigan Tech before the game:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147771-doug-gottlieb-trolled-by-cbb-fans-for-calling-michigan-tech-nobody-u-prior-to-loss
He wasn't talking about Tech though. That interview was a week before the game and before that comment he said they scheduled up and every team on their schedule could beat them (quite correct) because when it's 2 degrees out people don't want to come out to see them play "Nobody U." I've had personal interactions with Gottlieb that make me dislike him but I'll defend him here.
Quote from: SaveOD238 on December 18, 2024, 01:40:13 PMAnd they fit geographically too! None of the MVC teams are actually in the geographic Missouri River watershed (and neither is UM)
Meh, what does the name of the conference mean anymore when you look at the membership? Looking at you, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big 12, Atlantic 10, etc...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 19, 2024, 09:20:11 AMMeh, what does the name of the conference mean anymore when you look at the membership? Looking at you, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big 12, Atlantic 10, etc...
And the BE with teams in Omaha, Milwaukee, Indy, Chicago, and Cincy.
East?
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on December 19, 2024, 10:47:09 AMAnd the BE with teams in Omaha, Milwaukee, Indy, Chicago, and Cincy. East?
East of the Mississippi (except for Creighton). Marquette is on the east coast of Wisconsin...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 19, 2024, 10:53:35 AMEast of the Mississippi (except for Creighton). Marquette is on the east coast of Wisconsin...
Yeah, BIG area East of the Mississippi. ;D
Quote from: Hards Alumni on December 19, 2024, 11:06:38 AMYeah, BIG area East of the Mississippi. ;D
I think we should have added Gonzaga when we had the chance. They're east of the Pacific coast.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on December 19, 2024, 11:09:52 AMI think we should have added Gonzaga when we had the chance. They're east of the Pacific coast.
Yeah, ya think? Now we have to sit here reading a Dayton fan's posts thinking Dayton will some day get that call.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 19, 2024, 11:43:20 AMYeah, ya think? Now we have to sit here reading a Dayton fan's posts thinking Dayton will some day get that call.
Teal. But you know that.
Sorry about that. Fieldhouse comes back and I'll man up and take the blame.
University of North Texas at Dallas defeats Rice, 69-68
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 19, 2024, 05:40:37 PMUniversity of North Texas at Dallas defeats Rice, 69-68
Rice lost?
Wild!
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Hopefully Radford gets it done
South Dakota Mines. Is that a school or a declarative sentence?
Quote from: tower912 on December 20, 2024, 08:40:06 AMSouth Dakota Mines. Is that a school or a declarative sentence?
Kind of like when you see the orange safety sign on a road that reads "End Construction".
Everyone can get behind that statement.
Dayton down 16-4. They have 4 pts in 10 mins vs Cincy.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 20, 2024, 07:57:07 PMDayton down 16-4. They have 4 pts in 10 mins vs Cincy.
Game over.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 20, 2024, 07:57:07 PMDayton down 16-4. They have 4 pts in 10 mins vs Cincy.
Those four points were all free throws too. They didn't make their first field goal until the clock reached 8:45.
If Dayton loses here, my takeaway is that they can only compete in small arenas.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 20, 2024, 08:19:05 PMThose four points were all free throws too. They didn't make their first field goal until the clock reached 8:45.
If Dayton loses here, my takeaway is that they can only compete in small arenas.
Is this their 1st road game?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 20, 2024, 08:24:19 PMIs this their 1st road game?
They're on a neutral, but if I'm not mistaken it's their first time in a place with a seat capacity greater than ~13,000 this season.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 20, 2024, 08:31:13 PMThey're on a neutral, but if I'm not mistaken it's their first time in a place with a seat capacity greater than ~13,000 this season.
Interesting.
I don't believe they have had a true road game yet then...pretty crazy 13 games in.
Dayton in big trouble. It's a real shame we crapped the bed.
Bring Cincinnati home
Life savings on FDU +13.5 at Minn tmrw. Will. Tease meaningfully.
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Radford pummeled Virginia-Lynchburg last night, 122-63
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 21, 2024, 07:33:53 AMRadford pummeled Virginia-Lynchburg last night, 122-63
Got it done
St. Thomas quest to BE continues
Real worried about bowling green
They're falcon awful.
Tease down that FDU +17.5 today. Big $$ on T2N
Auburn looks too athletic for Purdue.
St. Thomas wins by 25 at Bowling Green. That's how you win on the road
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 21, 2024, 04:20:15 PMSt. Thomas wins by 25 at Bowling Green. That's how you win on the road
Well on their way to BE.
Is Auburn this years Uconn? They look like they might just be head and shoulders better than everyone.
Also, Ill just keep saying it. Edey made Purdue. They are average as hell without him. So many flaws
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 21, 2024, 05:21:25 PMIs Auburn this years Uconn? They look like they might just be head and shoulders better than everyone.
Also, Ill just keep saying it. Edey made Purdue. They are average as hell without him. So many flaws
Ya......complete mismatch. Hard to believe Purdue beat Alabama. Auburn has definitely looked like the best team when they're on top of their game. And they defend and rebound. I also can't think of a team with essentially 4 guys that can score in isolation. We'll find out how dominant they are in a loaded SEC but I think their best is better than everyone else's.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 21, 2024, 05:30:40 PMYa......complete mismatch. Hard to believe Purdue beat Alabama. Auburn has definitely looked like the best team when they're on top of their game. And they defend and rebound. I also can't think of a team with essentially 4 guys that can score in isolation. We'll find out how dominant they are in a loaded SEC but I think their best is better than everyone else's.
Auburn made Purdue look like a high school team. They look like a class above the rest. SEC should be wild this year.
Quote from: CountryRoads on December 21, 2024, 05:34:26 PMAuburn made Purdue look like a high school team. They look like a class above the rest. SEC should be wild this year.
They certainly did. Purdue had trouble getting shots off.
Ohio St. with a comfortable win over Kentucky. This is the same Ohio St. team that lost by like 50 to Auburn and Maryland.
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Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 21, 2024, 05:21:25 PMIs Auburn this years Uconn? They look like they might just be head and shoulders better than everyone.
Maybe. They're the main reason I want a 1-seed, because I don't want to see them until San Antonio. Give 4-5 other teams a chance to knock them off before we have to deal with them. 17-18 Big East wins and finishing ahead of UConn likely needed to get to the 1-line.
Excited for Radford
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I still don't quite understand why D1 vs D2 games count on the record. For example, Morgan State is "6-8" (43 point underdogs today at ISU). Though 4 of their 6 "wins" are against D2 competition. I guess maybe it is fooling somebody. Would like to see some of this cleaned up. D1 schools should play D1 schools (maybe that's crazy to expect), except in the case of a one off exhibition game.
Quote from: CountryRoads on December 22, 2024, 12:17:22 PMI still don't quite understand why D1 vs D2 games count on the record. For example, Morgan State is "6-8" (43 point underdogs today at ISU). Though 4 of their 6 "wins" are against D2 competition. I guess maybe it is fooling somebody. Would like to see some of this cleaned up. D1 schools should play D1 schools (maybe that's crazy to expect), except in the case of a one off exhibition game.
They don't count for NCAA NET purposes.
Gard keeps getting it done as the Badgers wallop Detroit Mercy by 23
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 22, 2024, 04:57:11 PMGard keeps getting it done as the Badgers wallop Detroit Mercy by 23
Extend Gard
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on December 21, 2024, 05:21:25 PMIs Auburn this years Uconn? They look like they might just be head and shoulders better than everyone.
Gary Parrish & Matt Norlander recently mentioned that Auburn is on track toward having the highest offensive rating ever recorded in KenPom. Pretty scary for a team that's usually been known for its defense.
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I hope for her sake that Sister Jean was able to travel to Hawaii with the Loyola team.
Larranaga stepping down at Miami. Shocking how much Miami looked to be the front-runner of the NIL era just a few years ago and now it's all crumbled around what has to be the greatest coach in program history.
https://x.com/kaufsports/status/1872307855271067695
Quote from: tower912 on December 23, 2024, 05:20:28 PMI hope for her sake that Sister Jean was able to travel to Hawaii with the Loyola team.
Oh, she as there. I read somewhere that she was seen heading to the beach with her surfboard.
Quote from: brewcity77 on December 26, 2024, 09:56:25 AMLarranaga stepping down at Miami. Shocking how much Miami looked to be the front-runner of the NIL era just a few years ago and now it's all crumbled around what has to be the greatest coach in program history.
https://x.com/kaufsports/status/1872307855271067695
he told Mark Titus after the Final Four eight of his guys entered the portal. He also had the whole Nigel Pack/Isiah Wong NIL issue. Izzo is one of the last of the old guard and I can see him packing it in out of frustration very soon.
Sucks to see solid coaches pack it up, but maybe this will bring about some increased turnover and some young blood to become the next round of legends.
Would rather someone acknowledge they cannot adapt to the environment and call it a day vs stagnating for a decade of mediocre basketball.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 26, 2024, 03:29:57 PMSucks to see solid coaches pack it up, but maybe this will bring about some increased turnover and some young blood to become the next round of legends.
Would rather someone acknowledge they cannot adapt to the environment and call it a day vs stagnating for a decade of mediocre basketball.
Counterpoint: When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 26, 2024, 03:19:20 PMhe told Mark Titus after the Final Four eight of his guys entered the portal. He also had the whole Nigel Pack/Isiah Wong NIL issue. Izzo is one of the last of the old guard and I can see him packing it in out of frustration very soon.
Sure hope so. Rape apologists being out of the game would be great
"NIL" is code for "my team sucks badly and it's time for me to retire, so I'm just gunna quit now" in Larranaga Language
I don't want to start or be involved in a "discussion" of who is to blame, but college sports is in a bad spot due to lack of or clarity on rules. The sports are going through a major disruption and especially if you are older and don't need to work, I understand guys stepping away. It does not make them quitters or cry babies.
Are people who bust their ass for 30+ years to provide for their families and decide to hang it up if their commute doubles or they are asked to re-train on cutting edge technology or report to a new boss due to an acquisition quitters?
Maybe people are jealous that some people have the ability to say "f--- it!".
Anyone have thoughts on what has happened to our old conference foe Syracuse? They look like they could be 20 loss team? Is/was the Cuse a one coach wonder?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 26, 2024, 04:34:15 PMI don't want to start or be involved in a "discussion" of who is to blame, but college sports is in a bad spot due to lack of or clarity on rules. The sports are going through a major disruption and especially if you are older and don't need to work, I understand guys stepping away. It does not make them quitters or cry babies.
Are people who bust their ass for 30+ years to provide for their families and decide to hang it up if their commute doubles or they are asked to re-train on cutting edge technology or report to a new boss due to an acquisition quitters?
Maybe people are jealous that some people have the ability to say "f--- it!".
The sport will be just fine without James Larannaga or Tom Izzo. Go ahead and retire. They all saw the train coming and stood on the tracks. They're a very big reason why the sport is where it is. They aren't victims, they're the perps that benefit quite handsomely for years
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 26, 2024, 04:50:52 PMThe sport will be just fine without James Larannaga or Tom Izzo. Go ahead and retire. They all saw the train coming and stood on the tracks. They're a very big reason why the sport is where it is. They aren't victims, they're the perps that benefit quite handsomely for years
Let's be honest, they used rule flaunting competitive advantages for years and now when it's out in the open and legal water finds its level.
I think NIL rules need to be tightened up and better defined. However I will not lose sleep because any 65yr plus coach decides to retire.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 26, 2024, 05:03:04 PMLet's be honest, they used rule flaunting competitive advantages for years and now when it's out in the open and legal water finds its level.
I don't blame the older guys for leaving. It's a new world and who needs it when they've made bank and can almost certainly get a gig talking hoops or drop some lines on the salad circuit. Just spare me the "woe is me things have changed" BS. Move along, quitter.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 26, 2024, 05:10:45 PMI don't blame the older guys for leaving. It's a new world and who needs it when they've made bank and can almost certainly get a gig talking hoops or drop some lines on the salad circuit. Just spare me the "woe is me things have changed" BS. Move along, quitter.
Yes, but my point being they almost certainly utilized benefits that were illicit and now legal
Quote from: Shaka Shart on December 26, 2024, 06:15:13 PMYes, but my point being they almost certainly utilized benefits that were illicit and now legal
Absolutely
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on December 26, 2024, 05:06:21 PMI think NIL rules need to be tightened up and better defined. However I will not lose sleep because any 65yr plus coach decides to retire.
Larannaga was upset that he made the Final Four and had players leave...hmmm...kinda like you made the Final Four at George Mason and left, Jim?
Hypocritical.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 26, 2024, 04:48:56 PMAnyone have thoughts on what has happened to our old conference foe Syracuse? They look like they could be 20 loss team? Is/was the Cuse a one coach wonder?
I was wondering the same thing recently and decided to look at their message board. I came across this (https://syracusefan.com/threads/i-wish-there-was-a-way-to-know-youre-in-the-good-old-days-before-youve-actually-left-them.185556/) thread.
Pretty depressing stuff. Just makes me even more appreciative for where Marquette basketball is right now.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 26, 2024, 08:05:37 PMI was wondering the same thing recently and decided to look at their message board. I came across this (https://syracusefan.com/threads/i-wish-there-was-a-way-to-know-youre-in-the-good-old-days-before-youve-actually-left-them.185556/) thread.
Pretty depressing stuff. Just makes me even more appreciative for where Marquette basketball is right now.
Uhg! That is depressing. You're right, give me great appreciation for what we have.
It will be interesting to see if they can turn it around. From the way that thread reads, fans have moved past angry and are now apathetic.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 26, 2024, 04:48:56 PMAnyone have thoughts on what has happened to our old conference foe Syracuse? They look like they could be 20 loss team? Is/was the Cuse a one coach wonder?
Syracuse had a Final Four team under Roy Danforth, who quit to take a job at Tennessee, from which they elevated Jim Boeheim to head coach.
There is a thread on that board projecting Syracuse as falling into the trap that Georgetown did, where they stayed too long with the same family. While it's highly unlikely the Orangemen will be drawing 2 or 3,000 a game as is the case in DC, the Carrier Dome is going to look quite uncomfortable if this team is 2-10 in ACC play heading into February.
Quote from: K1 Lover on December 26, 2024, 08:05:37 PMI was wondering the same thing recently and decided to look at their message board. I came across this (https://syracusefan.com/threads/i-wish-there-was-a-way-to-know-youre-in-the-good-old-days-before-youve-actually-left-them.185556/) thread.
Pretty depressing stuff. Just makes me even more appreciative for where Marquette basketball is right now.
To quote a great man "F'ck 'em".
They, along with Pitt, blew up the old Big East. Sure, it would have eventually happened anyway but they are directly responsible for where they now are.
FAFO
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 27, 2024, 03:12:37 AMTo quote a great man "F'ck 'em".
They, along with Pitt, blew up the old Big East. Sure, it would have eventually happened anyway but they are directly responsible for where they now are.
FAFO
Agree firmly. For 'Cuse, that's a bit of the old TS.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 27, 2024, 03:12:37 AMTo quote a great man "F'ck 'em".
They, along with Pitt, blew up the old Big East. Sure, it would have eventually happened anyway but they are directly responsible for where they now are.
FAFO
Yep, I'm sure they've been happy cashing their ACC checks for years.
Sucks to suck
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Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 26, 2024, 08:23:05 PMUhg! That is depressing. You're right, give me great appreciation for what we have.
It will be interesting to see if they can turn it around. From the way that thread reads, fans have moved past angry and are now apathetic.
There were plenty of people around here that would have been elated if marquette grabbed a 7 seed two years in a row not to long ago.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 26, 2024, 07:58:45 PMLarannaga was upset that he made the Final Four and had players leave...hmmm...kinda like you made the Final Four at George Mason and left, Jim?
Hypocritical.
Not exactly apples to apples when he stuck around for 5 more seasons and made 2 more tournaments.
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 27, 2024, 07:47:05 AMNot exactly apples to apples when he stuck around for 5 more seasons and made 2 more tournaments.
Shhhhhh.
Stoopid facts.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 27, 2024, 08:01:57 AMShhhhhh.
Stoopid facts.
Jim made $2.85 million in his last year at Miami. His last salary at George Mason was just over $700,000.
Hate guys that leave a program for a better financial situation.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 27, 2024, 08:05:00 AMJim made $2.85 million in his last year at Miami. His last salary at George Mason was just over $700,000.
Hate guys that leave a program for a better financial situation.
Even $ aside, I'm sure he had offers immediately following the FF that were similar pay bumps and he obviously didn't take them.
Every player from the FF team had the opportunity to graduate with him as their coach. Every incoming Freshman that had committed to him the FF year had an opportunity to graduate with him as their coach. Was he never supposed to consider another job?
If he had used his run to immediately jump to another job that he was ill-prepared for (looking at you Sha) I would understand the criticism. If he were a career journeyman (Buzz, Musselman) I would understand the criticism. Neither of those apply here.
He was much more of a Brad Stevens situation where everyone knew he was destined for bigger and better things (obviously not to the level Stevens was) and people appreciated what they had while they had it. I doubt very many, if any people at George Mason have ill will towards him.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 27, 2024, 03:12:37 AMTo quote a great man "F'ck 'em".
They, along with Pitt, blew up the old Big East. Sure, it would have eventually happened anyway but they are directly responsible for where they now are.
FAFO
I've long since moved past yearning for the old BE. This current version is just fine, and honestly the timing worked out perfectly.
Syracuse could definitely have a good basketball program. They have the resources. But they will need to cut bait on a bad coach relatively quickly.
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 27, 2024, 08:12:44 AMEven $ aside, I'm sure he had offers immediately following the FF that were similar pay bumps and he obviously didn't take them.
Every player from the FF team had the opportunity to graduate with him as their coach. Every incoming Freshman that had committed to him the FF year had an opportunity to graduate with him as their coach. Was he never supposed to consider another job?
If he had used his run to immediately jump to another job that he was ill-prepared for (looking at you Sha) I would understand the criticism. If he were a career journeyman (Buzz, Musselman) I would understand the criticism. Neither of those apply here.
He was much more of a Brad Stevens situation where everyone knew he was destined for bigger and better things (obviously not to the level Stevens was) and people appreciated what they had while they had it. I doubt very many, if any people at George Mason have ill will towards him.
White Trash doesn't like players having freedom of movement and doesn't think coaches changing jobs is a comp.
It is. GoldenBummer's point about Larranaga misses the mark, though, that I agree with.
Coaches and players both have freedom of movement and both should maximize their earning value should they choose to.
Jim Larranaga is 75-years old. He made a lot of money coaching. I won't feel sorry for him because the landscape is different than it used to be and things went south after his Final 4 appearance.
Yeah Larranaga spent 11 seasons at Bowling Green and 14 seasons at both George Mason and Miami. Really can't label him as a job-hopper.
Anyway, I still find it sad that these guys still can't find fulfillment outside of coaching.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 27, 2024, 08:17:59 AMCoaches and players both have freedom of movement and both should maximize their earning value should they choose to.
You mean like every other person that works a job? That's to wild of a concept for me to believe.
Quote from: Its DJOver on December 27, 2024, 08:39:40 AMYou mean like every other person that works a job? That's to wild of a concept for me to believe.
For some people, it is. They bemoan players having the freedom of movement and demand loyalty to ol' alma mater.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 27, 2024, 08:42:30 AMFor some people, it is. They bemoan players having the freedom of movement and demand loyalty to ol' alma mater.
Company loyalty for 99% of the population just means you are paid less
They ever figure out if the Florida coach was stalking coeds or nah
It will take months for them to complete the investigation and issue the ruling.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 27, 2024, 08:17:59 AMWhite Trash doesn't like players having freedom of movement and doesn't think coaches changing jobs is a comp.
Players have been able to transfer longer than I have followed college sports. If I didn't like it I wouldn't watch.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 26, 2024, 04:34:15 PMI don't want to start or be involved in a "discussion" of who is to blame, but college sports is in a bad spot due to lack of or clarity on rules. The sports are going through a major disruption and especially if you are older and don't need to work, I understand guys stepping away. It does not make them quitters or cry babies.
Are people who bust their ass for 30+ years to provide for their families and decide to hang it up if their commute doubles or they are asked to re-train on cutting edge technology or report to a new boss due to an acquisition quitters?
Maybe people are jealous that some people have the ability to say "f--- it!".
I understand what you are getting at but this is a really bad analogy.
First, high major basketball coaches are not "busting their ass to provide for their families" in the way you are implying. They are "busting their ass to provide a third vacation home in Cabo and generational wealth to their families". Next, the guys who bust their ass for 30 years are not telling multiple media outlets how hard they had it on their way out, if they did, they likely would be called quitters and whiners by some.
But the most important difference is that the guy busting his ass for 30 years is being asked to take on more work for the benefit of the company. High major coaches are being asked to take on more work for the benefit of their "employees". The more appropriate analogy is a CEO quitting after a lawsuit or a new regulation requires them to pay their workers a fairer wage making their job more difficult in the process. If that CEO then whined to multiple news outlets that their job was so much more difficult now that he had to pay his employees a fairer wage, then they would absolutely get dunked on by the same people who are labeling coaches quitters/whiners.
People don't begrudge coaches leaving because their jobs are now harder. They begrudge them because some choose to make statements on their way out that seem to indicate that they feel their convenience is more important than the players finally having an opportunity to make what they are actually worth.
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Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 27, 2024, 08:52:34 PMI understand what you are getting at but this is a really bad analogy.
First, high major basketball coaches are not "busting their ass to provide for their families" in the way you are implying. They are "busting their ass to provide a third vacation home in Cabo and generational wealth to their families". Next, the guys who bust their ass for 30 years are not telling multiple media outlets how hard they had it on their way out, if they did, they likely would be called quitters and whiners by some.
But the most important difference is that the guy busting his ass for 30 years is being asked to take on more work for the benefit of the company. High major coaches are being asked to take on more work for the benefit of their "employees". The more appropriate analogy is a CEO quitting after a lawsuit or a new regulation requires them to pay their workers a fairer wage making their job more difficult in the process. If that CEO then whined to multiple news outlets that their job was so much more difficult now that he had to pay his employees a fairer wage, then they would absolutely get dunked on by the same people who are labeling coaches quitters/whiners.
People don't begrudge coaches leaving because their jobs are now harder. They begrudge them because some choose to make statements on their way out that seem to indicate that they feel their convenience is more important than the players finally having an opportunity to make what they are actually worth.
I would like this post a million times if I could.
No one is sympathetic when people who are making millions, and often 70+ years old, complain about how much harder their job is. There are plenty who will take your place.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 28, 2024, 08:14:38 AMI would like this post a million times if I could.
No one is sympathetic when people who are making millions, and often 70+ years old, complain about how much harder their job is. There are plenty who will take your place.
Why won't people think of the incredible hardships of these millionaires?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 28, 2024, 08:14:23 AMGames of the Day brought to you by the NY Post, News for Idiots:
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I was just on the Charleston Southern campus. I was at the company warehouse in Charleston (Hanahan) just before Christmas for inventory. The nearest hotels are 5-10 minutes away and located across the street from CS campus. I was walking around as students and parents were arriving for mid-year graduation.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 28, 2024, 08:14:38 AMI would like this post a million times if I could.
No one is sympathetic when people who are making millions, and often 70+ years old, complain about how much harder their job is. There are plenty who will take your place.
We are lucky to have a coach who has the ability to do it the old fashioned way with a little sprinkle of NIL money. Hope he stays as long as it takes to get that NIL endowment funded to the point where future coaches will never have to worry about that aspect of the job.
Gonzaga UCLA is difficult to watch through 11 minutes.
Quote from: tower912 on December 28, 2024, 03:31:37 PMGonzaga UCLA is difficult to watch through 11 minutes.
Turned it on in time to a textbook clothesline tackle.
Maryland is 7 in the NET. That road win continues to look good.
Quote from: tower912 on December 28, 2024, 04:13:12 PMMaryland is 7 in the NET. That road win continues to look good.
16th overall in KenPom and 8th in defensive efficiency. League play will be a bloodbath as there isn't much separation. 11 teams in the KenPom top 40. Terps have a chance. To go both ways
Not a foul on UCLA.
Karma.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 28, 2024, 05:25:50 PMKarma.
Nice win for the Big Ten and UCLA. Will help Marquette's cause
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 28, 2024, 05:27:27 PMNice win for the Big Ten and UCLA. Will help Marquette's cause
How so? Fk the B18.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 28, 2024, 05:31:27 PMHow so? Fk the B18.
We're 3-0 against them and every game the league wins helps our cause.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 28, 2024, 05:32:28 PMWe're 3-0 against them and every game the league wins helps our cause.
Fine. But we must take care of business starting 12-31
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 28, 2024, 05:40:51 PMFine. But we must take care of business starting 12-31
Because until now MU has been goofing around and not taking care of business?
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 28, 2024, 05:40:51 PMFine. But we must take care of business starting 12-31
I'd like to see Wisconsin, Maryland and Purdue all win 15+ games in the Big Ten to really help our cause
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 28, 2024, 05:44:21 PMI'd like to see Wisconsin, Maryland and Purdue all win 15+ games in the Big Ten to really help our cause
Well, maybe not UW ;)
Quote from: tower912 on December 28, 2024, 05:44:09 PMBecause until now MU has been goofing around and not taking care of business?
The time is now to elevate our play. This 10 game break is perfect for us. Attack and take no prisoners. MU is very capable of making a deep run and we must usurp this opportunity.
Heck of a win for Utah St.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 28, 2024, 05:55:45 PMThe time is now to elevate our play. This 10 game break is perfect for us. Attack and take no prisoners. MU is very capable of making a deep run and we must usurp this opportunity.
MU will be as cold as ice from 3s
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Westminster at SE Missouri St, 2PM, ESPN+
Waldorf at North Dakota, 2PM, Summit
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Heidelberg at Kent State, 2:30PM, ESPN+
Neumann at Lehigh, 2:30PM, ESPN+
Schreiner at Texas A&M-Chorpus Christi, 3:30PM, ESPN+
Midway at James Madison, 4PM, ESPN+
St. Thomas at UC-Riverdale, 4PM, ESPN+
Asbury College at Lioscomb, 4PM, ESPN+
Friends at Wichita State, 4PM, ESPN+
Texas Lutheran at Incarnate Word, 7PM, ESPN+
Quote from: Newsdreams on December 28, 2024, 09:07:50 PMMU will be as cold as ice from 3s
Especially after skipping 10 GAMES! That's probably gonna' hurt our computer numbers.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on December 29, 2024, 09:02:53 AMEspecially after skipping 10 GAMES! That's probably gonna' hurt our computer numbers.
Willing to sacrifice
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 28, 2024, 05:55:45 PMThe time is now to elevate our play. This 10 game break is perfect for us. Attack and take no prisoners. MU is very capable of making a deep run and we must usurp this opportunity.
0-10. Need to turn that around.
Worried about that long trip to Riverdale and what that'll do for their shooting for our future conference brothers.
Quote from: tower912 on December 28, 2024, 05:44:09 PMBecause until now MU has been goofing around and not taking care of business?
Correct.
Bradley was up 56-48 on Valpo with 7:33 left. Now trail 63-61 with :33 left. They have the ball
Tied with :02 left. Bradley with the ball
Bradley wins 81-75 in double overtime. They are now 11-2
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 29, 2024, 05:50:08 PMBradley wins 81-75 in double overtime. They are now 11-2
Do their fans say it is now time to get serious?
Quote from: tower912 on December 29, 2024, 05:53:27 PMDo their fans say it is now time to get serious?
Well, it was a conference game
So, yes.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 29, 2024, 05:50:08 PMBradley wins 81-75 in double overtime. They are now 11-2
Wardle always gets it done, time to bring him home.
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Defiance at Miami (OH), 6PM, ESPN+
East-West at Northern Illinois, 6PM, ESPN+
Muskingum at Ohio, 6PM, ESPN+
Elms at Vermont, 6PM, ESPN+
Benedectine Mesa at NAU, 7PM, ESPN+
Texas A&M-Texarkana at Oral Bob, 7PM, Summit
William Carey at Southern Miss, 7PM, ESPN+
Mobile at South Alabama, 7PM, ESPN+
Eastern Oregon at Eastern Washington, 8PM, ESPN+
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Defiance at Miami (OH), 6PM, ESPN+
East-West at Northern Illinois, 6PM, ESPN+
Muskingum at Ohio, 6PM, ESPN+
Elms at Vermont, 6PM, ESPN+
Benedectine Mesa at NAU, 7PM, ESPN+
Texas A&M-Texarkana at Oral Bob, 7PM, Summit
William Carey at Southern Miss, 7PM, ESPN+
Mobile at South Alabama, 7PM, ESPN+
Eastern Oregon at Eastern Washington, 8PM, ESPN+
Hopefully Defiance pounds Miami (Ohio) and avenges our awful loss.
Only one game of the day and our last one of the season, brought to you by Beef, it's what's for dinner:
Anderson (IN) at Ball State, 1PM, ESPN+
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 31, 2024, 06:39:14 AMOnly one game of the day and our last one of the season, brought to you by Beef, it's what's for dinner:
Anderson (IN) at Ball State, 1PM, ESPN+
I can't believe you did it again. I can feel the jerks circling.
I admire you standing up to the woke mob.
The refs have single handedly kept Kansas from not getting run out of the gym in this game with WVU. It's honestly a complete joke. The over the back call on the WVU big was beyond reprehensible. And the guy was dominating the game.
Quote from: MuggsyB on December 31, 2024, 01:44:10 PMThe refs have single handedly kept Kansas from not getting run out of the gym in this game with WVU. It's honestly a complete joke. The over the back call on the WVU big was beyond reprehensible. And the guy was dominating the game.
The roster construction of Kansas is horrible.
What an absolute embarrassment. Kansas 20-2 FT's.
Ha! WVU got a break on that non over and back.
Yes!!! Suck that Self. WVU out 2 starters, had basically no sleep, and dealt with absurd officiating. :)
WVU is a scary 7-10 seed. Win at Kansas and Neutral Gonzaga.
Kansas looks like a team whole solely built it by piecing together from the portal. AJ storr is complete garbage. He helped Wisconsin out by leaving.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on December 31, 2024, 03:08:45 PMKansas looks like a team whole solely built it by piecing together from the portal. AJ storr is complete garbage. He helped Wisconsin out by leaving.
True. I was way off on Storr. I don't think he played in the 2H.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 31, 2024, 03:07:41 PMWVU is a scary 7-10 seed. Win at Kansas and Neutral Gonzaga.
They lost to Louisville and went to OT with Arizona. They aren't that good.
So Storr got 800K? What is Self's payroll?
Quote from: wadesworld on December 31, 2024, 03:22:58 PMThey lost to Louisville and went to OT with Arizona. They aren't that good.
Didn't say good. I said scary.
You never know what you're gonna get. Those are the scary 1st weekend teams.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 31, 2024, 03:22:58 PMThey lost to Louisville and went to OT with Arizona. They aren't that good.
Hope Marquette gets a 3-seed to avoid them
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 31, 2024, 03:28:02 PMDidn't say good. I said scary.
You never know what you're gonna get. Those are the scary 1st weekend teams.
You'll be scared of every team we might play.
Quote from: wadesworld on December 31, 2024, 03:58:30 PMYou'll be scared of every team we might play.
Nope
Respecting and being scared of are 2 different things.
I respect all, fear a few.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 31, 2024, 03:28:14 PMHope Marquette gets a 3-seed to avoid them
With any luck, Marquette will miss the tournament and save us all some grief.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on December 29, 2024, 05:50:08 PMBradley wins 81-75 in double overtime. They are now 11-2
Bummer. A loss would make it easier to pry him away.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 31, 2024, 04:20:58 PMWith any luck, Marquette will miss the tournament and save us all some grief.
If we miss the tournament, the woke mob will blame Rico.
Quote from: tower912 on December 31, 2024, 04:27:56 PMIf we miss the tournament, the woke mob will blame Rico.
Correct
keeyan had a game winner for Northern Kentucky today. Good for him. Seems to have a nice role as a limited mid major big that can still contribute.
The one that got away......
Good for Keeyan. That had to feel good.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on December 31, 2024, 03:07:41 PMWVU is a scary 7-10 seed. Win at Kansas and Neutral Gonzaga.
At least we have progressed from fearing Radford.
Excellent road win for Bradley over Indiana State in overtime. Wardle goes to 12-2.
Quote from: Herman Cain on January 01, 2025, 08:25:56 PMExcellent road win for Bradley over Indiana State in overtime. Wardle goes to 12-2.
Wardle needs to come home
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 01, 2025, 09:08:15 PMWardle needs to come home
In reality, what is Wardle's next stop if he were to "move up"? AAC program? A10? Pac12?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 02, 2025, 03:01:29 PMIn reality, what is Wardle's next stop if he were to "move up"? AAC program? A10? Pac12?
Indiana
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 02, 2025, 03:01:29 PMIn reality, what is Wardle's next stop if he were to "move up"? AAC program? A10? Pac12?
Good question. And the answer may be that he doesn't, that he is labeled as a mid major coach who really is never what a high major is looking for. If he wasn't an MU alum, would anybody ever connect him to MU? Conversely, if I told you 8 years ago that Porter Moser would end up at Oklahoma, would you have known who I was talking about?
Is there a Big 10 school in the Midwest that would want him? Minnesota?
Big East schools? Butler?
Wardle will get a shot somewhere soon. He has a little bit of a rep, but winning solves that.
Quote from: tower912 on January 02, 2025, 03:16:14 PMGood question. And the answer may be that he doesn't, that he is labeled as a mid major coach who really is never what a high major is looking for. If he wasn't an MU alum, would anybody ever connect him to MU? Conversely, if I told you 8 years ago that Porter Moser would end up at Oklahoma, would you have known who I was talking about?
Is there a Big 10 school in the Midwest that would want him? Minnesota?
Big East schools? Butler?
Moser was a known guy by college hoop sickos, like TJO was before getting the ISU gig. The Majerus connection made him more knowable in these parts, too, but no, after bombing at ISU, Loyola seemed like an end than a new beginning.
Wardle's path anywhere revolved solely around a win in March or two. Or starting a dominant run in the Valley. His resume right now doesn't open any big doors, imo.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 02, 2025, 03:41:14 PMMoser was a known guy by college hoop sickos, like TJO was before getting the ISU gig. The Majerus connection made him more knowable in these parts, too, but no, after bombing at ISU, Loyola seemed like an end than a new beginning.
Wardle's path anywhere revolved solely around a win in March or two. Or starting a dominant run in the Valley. His resume right now doesn't open any big doors, imo.
I could see a lower pressure power five school giving him a shot. He's been moderately successful with little resources. I could see someone in the bottom half of a conference taking a flyer for cheap.
I agree, he'd significantly help his stock by winning a game or two in the dance.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 02, 2025, 03:55:15 PMI could see a lower pressure power five school giving him a shot. He's been moderately successful with little resources. I could see someone in the bottom half of a conference taking a flyer for cheap.
I agree, he'd significantly help his stock by winning a game or two in the dance.
It's such an optics thing now, having that March success coming from a mid-major to a bigger gig. Just not sure where Wardle would make sense at a bigger league school at this time
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 02, 2025, 04:07:07 PMIt's such an optics thing now, having that March success coming from a mid-major to a bigger gig. Just not sure where Wardle would make sense at a bigger league school at this time
There are a lot of really bad teams with bad coaches that can afford to gamble on a young guy with upside.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 02, 2025, 04:21:18 PMThere are a lot of really bad teams with bad coaches that can afford to gamble on a young guy with upside.
Not saying it would shock the world, but a P5 gig seems like a big step up based upon his resume. Some good meat on the bones, but maybe not enough?
A SLU or Wichita State like program would seem like the next step.
Duke, Kentucky or St. Thomas (MN) would be out of the question.
Radford is at High Point, tipping at 6 on ESPNU. High Point is a 9.5 favorite for you sinners out there. This is the Big South opener for both. The Panthers are 124 in KenPom. Don't want anything to do with them in March.
In the Summit League, St. Thomas travels to North Dakota State. Game tips at 7 on Summit TV. NDSU is 112 in KenPom, St. Thomas is 123. Should be barn burner. Both teams are of potential grave concern come March for any foe.
Quote from: tower912 on December 31, 2024, 04:27:56 PMIf we miss the tournament, the woke mob will blame Rico.
How so? He is the woke mob
Quote from: willie warrior on January 02, 2025, 06:11:14 PMHow so? He is the woke mob
He isn't the woke mob. He is the woeb(egon) mock.
Quote from: tower912 on January 02, 2025, 06:16:11 PMHe isn't the woke mob. He is the woeb(egon) mock.
Given the result of this Notre Dame football game, I assume Willie is mighty drunk right now, yelling at his Warriors pennant that he isn't proud enough to hang up in his living room but keeps hidden in his basement
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 02, 2025, 06:26:44 PMGiven the result of this Notre Dame football game, I assume Willie is mighty drunk right now, yelling at his Warriors pennant that he isn't proud enough to hang up in his living room but keeps hidden in his basement
Freeman gets it done
High Point up 20 late over Radford.
Oakland is up 17 late against UWM
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 02, 2025, 07:54:09 PMHigh Point up 20 late over Radford.
Oakland is up 17 late against UWM
Hopefully MU doesn't draw High Point in March
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 02, 2025, 07:54:09 PMHigh Point up 20 late over Radford.
Oakland is up 17 late against UWM
Kampe is a national treasure.
Purdue is beyond mid
Ace Bailey is legit. He needs some help with Harper out.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 02, 2025, 07:53:02 PMYou do mean I4
Sorry I can't read. I'm sure it was helpful though
There's definitely a flaw in the goaltend rule (end of Penn State/Northwestern).
Northwestern down 2, they have a shot blocked at the rim which is called goaltending on the court, and they immediately make a put back shot which should have tied it. Instead the call is reversed and Northwestern has to take the ball out and they don't score and lose.
It was a pretty obvious block and the only reason it was called a goaltending was so the refs could review it because it can only be reviewed if it's called on the floor. I guess I don't know why it needs to be called on the floor for them to review that. Should have been a play on and reviewed next dead ball or change of possession.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on January 02, 2025, 08:34:28 PMSorry I can't read. I'm sure it was helpful though
Kolek?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 02, 2025, 03:01:29 PMIn reality, what is Wardle's next stop if he were to "move up"? AAC program? A10? Pac12?
I think high major. Minnesota, Iowa, Butler seem possible. If he went A-10, maybe Loyola if Valentine goes to Michigan State when Izzo retires?
Gillespie in early foul trouble for Maryland at Washington. He had a strong game against MU.
Purdue looked pretty bad for about 30 minutes but then pulled away at Minnesota.
That gopher team is horrific. For about 27 minutes of that game Purdue woulda been down double digits at minimum to any team with a pulse. The end up winning by 20
Crazy they are just keeping Johnson around just because. Its Stubblefield level inept
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 02, 2025, 08:41:59 PMThere's definitely a flaw in the goaltend rule (end of Penn State/Northwestern).
Northwestern down 2, they have a shot blocked at the rim which is called goaltending on the court, and they immediately make a put back shot which should have tied it. Instead the call is reversed and Northwestern has to take the ball out and they don't score and lose.
It was a pretty obvious block and the only reason it was called a goaltending was so the refs could review it because it can only be reviewed if it's called on the floor. I guess I don't know why it needs to be called on the floor for them to review that. Should have been a play on and reviewed next dead ball or change of possession.
Several creative rules interpretations late. That baseline spin move after.the aforementioned kerfuffle sure looked like a foul to me. If MU was on the wrong end of a no-call like that, there would be unhappiness.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 02, 2025, 09:04:22 PMThat gopher team is horrific. For about 27 minutes of that game Purdue woulda been down double digits at minimum to any team with a pulse. The end up winning by 20
Crazy they are just keeping Johnson around just because. Its Stubblefield level inept
Agreed.
Ace Baldwin with quite the stat line tonight
17 pts, he was 1/7 from the floor and 0/4 from 3. 15-16 at the line
only 1 rebound.
Dropped 7 dimes. Stole the ball 5 times. Gave it up 6.
Maryland down 3 at the Under 4.
Queen has 3 points and Gillespie has 1.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 02, 2025, 10:21:26 PMMaryland down 3 at the Under 4.
Queen has 3 points and Gillespie has 1.
Damn.
Wow....Illinois 109 pts?
St. Thomas goes into North Dakota State and steals a big road win. The Tommies are up to 119 in KenPom, well ahead of Seton Hall who checks in at 146.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 02, 2025, 09:04:22 PMThat gopher team is horrific. For about 27 minutes of that game Purdue woulda been down double digits at minimum to any team with a pulse. The end up winning by 20
Crazy they are just keeping Johnson around just because. Its Stubblefield level inept
They're not a serious program. Clem Haskins is not walking through that door
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 03, 2025, 07:27:56 AMSt. Thomas goes into North Dakota State and steals a big road win. The Tommies are up to 119 in KenPom, well ahead of Seton Hall who checks in at 146.
BE should swap programs
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 03, 2025, 08:44:19 AMBE should swap programs
At least St. Thomas has a goal for their athletic department. Not sure I can say the same for all Big East members
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 02, 2025, 08:50:59 PMI think high major. Minnesota, Iowa, Butler seem possible. If he went A-10, maybe Loyola if Valentine goes to Michigan State when Izzo retires?
With Butler's new AD having MU ties I could see them taking a close look at Wardle. He'd be better off staying at Bradley than going to Minnesota, that's a bad job in an increasingly difficult league. Their only sustained success has been purged from the official record books because of a massive academic fraud scandal.
Just turned on FS1 thinking maybe there would be a pregame...instead I see that UW beat Iowa 116 to 85? Geez. Ever heard of defense?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 03, 2025, 07:52:16 PMJust turned on FS1 thinking maybe there would be a pregame...instead I see that UW beat Iowa 116 to 85? Geez. Ever heard of defense?
🎉🥳 Top 2 in the B1G.
Wisconsin's win helps Marquette's cause
Quote from: wadesworld on January 03, 2025, 07:54:22 PM🎉🥳 Top 2 in the B1G.
If they are going to go 21-31 from 3 that might be too light. Lotta mediocre in that league.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 03, 2025, 07:54:35 PMWisconsin's win helps Marquette's cause
MU should wake up with another Q1 win tomorrow after that beat down. Iowa needs a new look. I don't know how Fran avoids the hot seat talk.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 03, 2025, 08:00:09 PMMU should wake up with another Q1 win tomorrow after that beat down. Iowa needs a new look. I don't know how Fran avoids the hot seat talk.
Hes not getting canned. Very good chance he retires tho.
Been a lot of chatter this may be it as is. Helped by basically his whole fam going the Butler way now.
Wow...what a finish to Nevada/New Mexico.
Started watching on FS1 after MU and couldn't stop.
https://x.com/247HSHoops/status/1875434781082841507?t=Fqp_gbuWGNkZ4U18HQfCUQ&s=19
Wild finish to UNC-ND game.
ND ahead by 3 ... UNC's Cadeau hits a 3 and is fouled - 4-point play puts UNC ahead by 1 with 4.8 seconds left ... ND's Burton drives the length of the court and misses runner at the buzzer.
The foul call on the 3 was a good one - there was contact. But Burton got hit even harder on his driving attempt and the refs swallowed their whistles.
Dayton pounded on the road by 20 against George Washington. Their lone win away from home is against a UCONN team that had already mentally checked out of Maui.
After watching the great athletes in the Florida -Richmond Kentucky game, Butler – St. John's looks like a bad high school game.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 04, 2025, 01:23:33 PMDayton pounded on the road by 20 against George Washington. Their lone win away from home is against a UCONN team that had already mentally checked out of Maui.
First true road game on Jan 4th. Yikes
Quote from: MU82 on January 04, 2025, 01:13:33 PMWild finish to UNC-ND game.
ND ahead by 3 ... UNC's Cadeau hits a 3 and is fouled - 4-point play puts UNC ahead by 1 with 4.8 seconds left ... ND's Burton drives the length of the court and misses runner at the buzzer.
The foul call on the 3 was a good one - there was contact. But Burton got hit even harder on his driving attempt and the refs swallowed their whistles.
Wild! That's the 2nd time a team won on a go ahead 4 point play in the waning seconds. Oklahoma beat Michigan that way 3 weeks ago.
Quote from: wisblue on January 04, 2025, 01:35:56 PMAfter watching the great athletes in the Florida -Richmond Kentucky game, Butler – St. John's looks like a bad high school game.
I found it difficult to watch at first. Then I changed my take and decided to watch it as basketball comedy. After that, it was quite enjoyable. ;D
Quote from: wisblue on January 04, 2025, 01:35:56 PMAfter watching the great athletes in the Florida -Richmond Kentucky game, Butler – St. John's looks like a bad high school game.
St. John's is going to get run out of the gym in an 8/9 game by an SEC team come March. Really thought they would be better than this.
St. Thomas completes the North Dakota sweep. Tommies are rolling.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 04, 2025, 01:23:33 PMDayton pounded on the road by 20 against George Washington. Their lone win away from home is against a UCONN team that had already mentally checked out of Maui.
I guess Dayton is still a "good loss" for us. They have historically been tough at home. But we totally blew that game against a meh team, so it leaves a bad taste. I'll get over it, though - when we're playing in the Sweet 16 and they're trying to win an NIT game.
Never think about Dayton or our loss there unless I read about it on Scoop. Like the Wisconsin games the past 2 years, we have bigger and better things to worry about than one loss to a team we're better than. Those games happen in college basketball (and pro basketball, and high school basketball, etc.).
UCLA goes to Nebraska and loses, opening the door for Wisconsin to reclaim the title of easily one of the top 2 teams in the Big Ten
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 04, 2025, 03:59:14 PMUCLA goes to Nebraska and loses, opening the door for Wisconsin to reclaim the title of easily one of the top 2 teams in the Big Ten
Gard always gets it done
Radford trash bagging Winthrop, up 17 with a minute left in the first half
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 04, 2025, 04:17:57 PMRadford trash bagging Winthrop, up 17 with a minute left in the first half
Don't want to play them in March
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 04, 2025, 04:19:34 PMDon't want to play them in March
Lot of teams we need to avoid in March
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 04, 2025, 04:20:57 PMLot of teams we need to avoid in March
We could learn from DePaul; they don't worry about any teams in March.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 04, 2025, 05:42:12 PMWe could learn from DePaul; they don't worry about any teams in March.
Yes just like MU's football team they have been undefeated
Fraudklohoma, playing in its first road game, is finding out what happens when it actually plays a good opponent, especially on the road.
As stacked as the SEC is, there will be plenty more of these for Moser's men.
Quote from: MU82 on January 04, 2025, 06:36:15 PMFraudklohoma, playing in its first road game, is finding out what happens when it actually plays a good opponent, especially on the road.
As stacked as the SEC is, there will be plenty more of these for Moser's men.
Getting ham blasted.
Quote from: MU82 on January 04, 2025, 06:36:15 PMFraudklohoma, playing in its first road game, is finding out what happens when it actually plays a good opponent, especially on the road.
As stacked as the SEC is, there will be plenty more of these for Moser's men.
No more hiding in conference play. Many teams with gaudy non-con records will be exposed weekly from now on.
Quote from: MU82 on January 04, 2025, 06:36:15 PMFraudklohoma, playing in its first road game, is finding out what happens when it actually plays a good opponent, especially on the road.
As stacked as the SEC is, there will be plenty more of these for Moser's men.
Jokelahoma was right there
Quote from: MU82 on January 04, 2025, 06:36:15 PMFraudklohoma, playing in its first road game, is finding out what happens when it actually plays a good opponent, especially on the road.
As stacked as the SEC is, there will be plenty more of these for Moser's men.
This is why I'm not convinced by the 12-bid SEC expectations. Will 18-13 (5-13) Oklahoma make the tourney? How about 18-13 (6-12) Vanderbilt? Are Mizzou, LSU, South Carolilna, Arkansas, and Texas going to get the wins they need?
Everyone points to all the opportunities they'll have, but those will also lead to a lot of losses.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 04, 2025, 07:17:22 PMThis is why I'm not convinced by the 12-bid SEC expectations. Will 18-13 (5-13) Oklahoma make the tourney? How about 18-13 (6-12) Vanderbilt? Are Mizzou, LSU, South Carolilna, Arkansas, and Texas going to get the wins they need?
Everyone points to all the opportunities they'll have, but those will also lead to a lot of losses.
If you ask Sankey, absolutely
Quote from: Shaka Shart on January 04, 2025, 07:18:33 PMIf you ask Sankey, absolutely
Commissioners should advocate for their leagues
Wardle and Bargen currently on CBSsports
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 04, 2025, 07:23:39 PMCommissioners should advocate for their leagues
I prefer them to complain after it's too late
Missouri St has a 6'4, 280lb post player. A rarity in modern basketball.
And Cuonzo Martin.
McNeeley-ankle-out a "few" weeks
Oklahoma loses by 28 points. Not too bad. Could have been worse.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 04, 2025, 07:17:22 PMThis is why I'm not convinced by the 12-bid SEC expectations. Will 18-13 (5-13) Oklahoma make the tourney? How about 18-13 (6-12) Vanderbilt? Are Mizzou, LSU, South Carolilna, Arkansas, and Texas going to get the wins they need?
Everyone points to all the opportunities they'll have, but those will also lead to a lot of losses.
They should if their resume is good enough relative to other bubble teams. I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but most on here concluded that MU was a stone cold lock in 2019-2020 when they likely finish 18-13 and 8-10 in the conference while likely finishing the year 1-7. I don't see why the SEC teams situation would be much different other than the fact they would have a few more Q1 conference losses.
Went to today's Washington-Illinois game. UI built a big lead and then blew the entire thing as U-Dub tied it with about 30 secs left. But Illinois pulled it out in the end.
Maryland lost at Oregon but Purdue beat Northwestern
NET Result: PLUS
Oregon must be thanking their lucky stars they have Stubblefield back.
Quote from: MU82 on January 05, 2025, 06:08:45 PMWent to today's Washington-Illinois game. UI built a big lead and then blew the entire thing as U-Dub tied it with about 30 secs left. But Illinois pulled it out in the end.
Pulling it out at the end, classic
Rough Monday slate...woof.
Could actually go for one of Rico's games right now.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 06, 2025, 06:14:28 PMRough Monday slate...woof.
Could actually go for one of Rico's games right now.
Your boys are on right now
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 06, 2025, 07:14:09 PMRadford or Georgia Tech?
Clever.
After getting it done again - as he ALWAYS does - Greg Gard sends you his love and appreciation.
For me, Madison is a win-win-win situation. If they lose a game, I'm happy (win). If they win a game, they help our NET, especially in years like this one when we already beat the crud out of them (win). And when the calendar turns to March, ball-knowers know that Gard's gang is definitely not gonna get it done (win).
Quote from: MU82 on January 06, 2025, 08:04:33 PMClever.
After getting it done again - as he ALWAYS does - Greg Gard sends you his love and appreciation.
For me, Madison is a win-win-win situation. If they lose a game, I'm happy (win). If they win a game, they help our NET, especially in years like this one when we already beat the crud out of them (win). And when the calendar turns to March, ball-knowers know that Gard's gang is definitely not gonna get it done (win).
This is my exact attitude toward betting on Wisconsin games this year.
If they win and our NET improves, awesome. If they lose and I financially profit as a result, that's awesome too.
Quote from: MU82 on January 06, 2025, 08:04:33 PMClever.
After getting it done again - as he ALWAYS does - Greg Gard sends you his love and appreciation.
For me, Madison is a win-win-win situation. If they lose a game, I'm happy (win). If they win a game, they help our NET, especially in years like this one when we already beat the crud out of them (win). And when the calendar turns to March, ball-knowers know that Gard's gang is definitely not gonna get it done (win).
For me we've already beat them...so I'd still prefer they lose every single game. Worst case scenario is a Q1 win becomes a Q3 win...and a win is still a win, so f*ck em.
Caught the last 6ish minutes of regulation between Minnesota and Ohio State.
Some absolutely atrocious basketball. My goodness.
Ohio State had a free throw attempt with 5 seconds left for the win. They missed it, got the rebound and missed again, got that rebound and missed again...and that was one of the better possessions of the last 6 minutes. Headed to OT.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 03, 2025, 09:03:31 AMWith Butler's new AD having MU ties I could see them taking a close look at Wardle. He'd be better off staying at Bradley than going to Minnesota, that's a bad job in an increasingly difficult league. Their only sustained success has been purged from the official record books because of a massive academic fraud scandal.
From ESPN:
A non-power-conference school we should all root for Medcalf's midseason pick:
Bradley BravesYou should still root for Grambling, but America should also get behind Bradley. The Braves are 4-0 in Missouri Valley play; they're America's top 3-point shooting team (43.1 percent); and they're led by one of shortest point guards in the country. Duke Deen is a 5-foot-8 giant who might be the greatest player in the country, pound for pound. He's averaging 15.1 PPG and 4.1 APG. Plus, he has also connected on 42% of his shots from beyond the arc this season. Get to know Deen and Bradley now before they threaten to bust brackets in March.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 06, 2025, 10:22:28 PMCaught the last 6ish minutes of regulation between Minnesota and Ohio State.
Some absolutely atrocious basketball. My goodness.
Ohio State had a free throw attempt with 5 seconds left for the win. They missed it, got the rebound and missed again, got that rebound and missed again...and that was one of the better possessions of the last 6 minutes. Headed to OT.
Oh. My. Goodness.
Ohio State missed a FT, Minnesota missed a pair.
Minnesota lead by 2 with 6 seconds left and on the 2nd miss, Minnesota kid thought they were up 3 and foiled. Ohio State hits both and we go to double OT.
This is one of the worst I've ever seen.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 06, 2025, 10:22:28 PMCaught the last 6ish minutes of regulation between Minnesota and Ohio State.
Some absolutely atrocious basketball. My goodness.
Ohio State had a free throw attempt with 5 seconds left for the win. They missed it, got the rebound and missed again, got that rebound and missed again...and that was one of the better possessions of the last 6 minutes. Headed to OT.
Now going to 2OT, thanks to some horrific free throw shooting and foul-up-three-when-you're-only-up-two brainlock by the Gophers.
It's kind of fun to watch.
Quote from: Oldgym on January 06, 2025, 10:49:29 PMNow going to 2OT, thanks to some horrific free throw shooting and foul-up-three-when-you're-only-up-two brainlock by the Gophers.
It's kind of fun to watch.
Entertainingly awful.
The other Ben Johnson can't keep coaching in Minny
His incompetence might actually eventually get players hurt
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 06, 2025, 10:56:11 PMThe other Ben Johnson can't keep coaching in Minny
His incompetence might actually eventually get players hurt
https://x.com/NathanMindeman/status/1876490992662274416?t=YxtyVjDk3j1L1vU41HYJQw&s=19
https://x.com/BrettGates/status/1876491139420966951?t=ZjZvzh2ZL9sm3e9cfJFiOQ&s=19
https://x.com/MattNorlander/status/1876490856104075435?t=SkJ61187lLHZHkig4y2ZzQ&s=19
Gophers demonstrated the danger of fouling too early when you're up by 3.
Fouled up 3 with 7 seconds left in OT. Both teams were out of timeouts.
OSU misses one and makes one and fouls on the inbound pass. Gophers miss both FT, leading to a Gopher fouling intentionally as OSU crossed midcourt. The player apparently thought they were up 3.
OSU makes both FTs and goes on to win in the second OT.
Quote from: wisblue on January 06, 2025, 11:03:38 PMGophers demonstrated the danger of fouling too early when you're up by 3.
Fouled up 3 with 7 seconds left in OT. Both teams were out of timeouts.
OSU misses one and makes one and fouls on the inbound pass. Gophers miss both FT, leading to a Gopher fouling intentionally as OSU crossed midcourt. The player apparently thought they were up 3.
OSU makes both FTs and goes on to win in the second OT.
The first foul came with like 9 seconds ha. And its hilarious cause the gophers suck at free throw shooting so its a horrid strategy to get into a battle
Ironically Minny just got screwed on a big call. That saved everyone from maybe a 3rd OT
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 06, 2025, 11:05:17 PMThe first foul came with like 9 seconds ha. And its hilarious cause the gophers suck at free throw shooting so its a horrid strategy to get into a battle
Ironically Minny just got screwed on a big call. That saved everyone from maybe a 3rd OT
Minnesota made a FT with 9.4 left to go up 3. OSU rushed the ball up court and the foul came as they were approaching midcourt. The clock stopped at 7.7, though at least a second ran off the clock after the whistle blew so it should have been closer to 9.
A lot can happen in that amount of time and in this case it did.
Quote from: Oldgym on January 06, 2025, 10:49:29 PMNow going to 2OT, thanks to some horrific free throw shooting and foul-up-three-when-you're-only-up-two brainlock by the Gophers.
It's kind of fun to watch.
I'm sure the hundreds in attendance had an enjoyable night at The Barn.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 06, 2025, 11:05:17 PMThe first foul came with like 9 seconds ha. And its hilarious cause the gophers suck at free throw shooting so its a horrid strategy to get into a battle
Ironically Minny just got screwed on a big call. That saved everyone from maybe a 3rd OT
The ones who screwed the Gophers most were the Gophers (and you didn't say otherwise). They ran no offense. Their defense was meh. They missed 87 bazillion free throws. Their star was MIA. As you suggested, that call put them out of their own misery.
I watched the last 10 minutes of regulation and the OTs. It was like a burning building - horrible to see but I couldn't stop watching.
Mmmmmmm, burning buildings......
It's a depressing scene over there in Minnesota. Terrible team, top 4 scorers are all seniors, poor fan support, any HS talent in their state gets plucked from other programs, etc. Just a losing program all around. Dawson will have played forever and never got close to a tournament even once. Also, for some reason, last night the fans just emptied out of the building for the overtime periods and there were maybe a few hundred left who stayed. Maybe they thought they were going to win in regulation and wanted to beat traffic? Johnson just looks like a deer in the headlights at all times. Not sure what the solution is and frankly don't care, but whatever they are doing is not working.
Brian Wardle, your table is ready.
Quote from: MU82 on January 07, 2025, 01:30:11 PMThe ones who screwed the Gophers most were the Gophers (and you didn't say otherwise). They ran no offense. Their defense was meh. They missed 87 bazillion free throws. Their star was MIA. As you suggested, that call put them out of their own misery.
I watched the last 10 minutes of regulation and the OTs. It was like a burning building - horrible to see but I couldn't stop watching.
Living here and having so many gopher fan friends I watch them all time.
And it's truly something you can't look away from regularly. Just a bad state but so funny.
Post game Johnson made a comment about free throws usually being a strength of theirs and a big source of pts
They entered 348th in %. Have been awful all 4 years for him.
I know, no matta
They entered 219th in rate last night too.
Just a crazy comment haha
Quote from: tower912 on January 07, 2025, 01:40:17 PMMmmmmmm, burning buildings......
I've heard that people who stay around to watch are often arsonists enjoying their handiwork. Do you have any fire department contacts in Seattle? Might want to give them a call.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 07, 2025, 02:06:16 PMLiving here and having so many gopher fan friends I watch them all time.
And it's truly something you can't look away from regularly. Just a bad state but so funny.
Post game Johnson made a comment about free throws usually being a strength of theirs and a big source of pts
They entered 348th in %. Have been awful all 4 years for him.
I know, no matta
They entered 219th in rate last night too.
Just a crazy comment haha
Classic example of a guy being in over his head. One would think that will no longer be a problem for him after this season.
I lived in Minneapolis for the end of Dutcher and most of Haskins, so saw my share of good Gophers and bad Gophers. The Barn can get rockin' in good times, but these are not those times.
Ben Johnson is one of the best young coaches out there.
Oops, thought this was the football thread.
Quote from: tower912 on January 07, 2025, 01:47:06 PMBrian Wardle, your table is ready.
Don't do that to Wardle. Minny is program that has won two NCAA tourney games since 1997. The most successful period in program history was vacated due to a massive cheating scandal. They rank third on the pecking order at Minny behind football and men's hockey.
Also, it's a "Medved or bust" mindset in Dinkytown right now. They also realize they missed the boat on Dutcher when they hired Pitino, Jr.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 07, 2025, 03:42:04 PMDon't do that to Wardle. Minny is program that has won two NCAA tourney games since 1997. The most successful period in program history was vacated due to a massive cheating scandal. They rank third on the pecking order at Minny behind football and men's hockey.
Also, it's a "Medved or bust" mindset in Dinkytown right now. They also realize they missed the boat on Dutcher when they hired Pitino, Jr.
That fan base thinks they got a shot at TJO.
Essentially think they can get any BE or Big12 coach they want
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That fan base thinks they got a shot at TJO.
Essentially think they can get any BE or Big12 coach they want
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a Gopher buddy of mine was laughing about that when we talked on Sunday. He said on the inside they are "positive" they can get Medved to come home to Minneapolis.
May keep watching Tennessee Florida instead of the MU game.
Tennessee should try scoring
Indeed. Sneaking suspicion Florida moves ahead of MU.
Quote from: tower912 on January 07, 2025, 06:17:08 PMIndeed. Sneaking suspicion Florida moves ahead of MU.
This game is over. Tennessee loses a seed line
Tennessee all out of sorts. NIL issues?
Clearly, this is why Texas let Barnes go.
Georgia leads Kentucky by 13 at half.
Tennessee down 29 with 3:54 left in the second half. Georgia beating Kentucky by 9 with 6:55 left
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 07, 2025, 08:01:18 PMTennessee down 29 with 3:54 left in the second half. Georgia beating Kentucky by 9 with 6:55 left
through the first 35 minutes of the game, Tennessee had made 7 field goals. They were 1 for 24 from three.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 08, 2025, 09:01:11 AMthrough the first 35 minutes of the game, Tennessee had made 7 field goals. They were 1 for 24 from three.
They had good looks early and then Florida put the clamps down. If anyone wanted a game to show momentum is real, good and bad, that was a prime example
We like to analyze, criticize, and everything in between...but with 6 days until our next contest just thought I'd say... let's take a step back and enjoy it.
We are 14-2, 5-0.
Shaka and the Senior class are 89-32 (HAHAHAHAHA).
It is beautiful isn't it!?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 08, 2025, 10:51:28 AMWe like to analyze, criticize, and everything in between...but with 6 days until our next contest just thought I'd say... let's take a step back and enjoy it.
We are 14-2, 5-0.
Shaka and the Senior class are 89-32 (HAHAHAHAHA).
It is beautiful isn't it!?
8 starters over the last 3 seasons. Don't miss the forest for the trees.
Holy crap, Cronin.
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1876893081175253197
I have never played college sports or coached at a high level but I can truly understand his frustration. This is a direct result of the NIL where players are all about themselves now because they are paid. This is more or less what Tony Bennett said when he left before the season started.
Boy if Mick could figure out who recruited those guys I'm sure he'd give them a piece of his mind!
Quote from: HowardsWorld on January 08, 2025, 11:34:38 AMI have never played college sports or coached at a high level but I can truly understand his frustration. This is a direct result of the NIL where players are all about themselves now because they are paid. This is more or less what Tony Bennett said when he left before the season started.
Whether I understand his frustration or not, I question his tactic. If this is a prelude to leaving, I guess I get it. But if he intends to remain at UCLA, I can't help but wonder how his players
and his assistant coaches will respond to this.
Culture starts at the top. Mick's comment about
his 500 wins is a great example of the "me first" attitude that he's railing against...and also modeling.
Is it any different than what Tony Bennett, Larranaga, Pitino said.
Appreciate what we have while we have it.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on January 08, 2025, 11:34:38 AMI have never played college sports or coached at a high level but I can truly understand his frustration. This is a direct result of the NIL where players are all about themselves now because they are paid. This is more or less what Tony Bennett said when he left before the season started.
Maybe Mick needs to modify how he approaches his job, or find a different profession entirely. Nobody cares that a coach making $5 million a year is frustrated with his job.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on January 08, 2025, 11:34:38 AMI have never played college sports or coached at a high level but I can truly understand his frustration. This is a direct result of the NIL where players are all about themselves now because they are paid. This is more or less what Tony Bennett said when he left before the season started.
He should retire then.
To be fair, he's always thrown his players and team under the bus dating back to his Cincinnati days.
This is just Mick being Mick. Shouldn't surprise his players, he's been this way long before he recruited them
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 08, 2025, 11:41:11 AMBoy if Mick could figure out who recruited those guys I'm sure he'd give them a piece of his mind!
Your giving me horrid flashbacks to the ProJo's defense of Wojo. :(
ESPN Today Borzello And Metcalf Reranked 76 Teams according to their NCAA potential.
Marquette is behind a small Tier 1 of 3 Teams in Tier 2 listed as Final Four Potential.
For some of these teams, the sheer star power on their rosters could be the difference. Marquette's Kam Jones (20.3 PPG, 6.5 APG) is playing like a first-team All-American on a team that has connected on 39% of its 3-point attempts.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 08, 2025, 12:18:07 PMHe should retire then.
To be fair, he's always thrown his players and team under the bus dating back to his Cincinnati days.
He's a troll.
That said, I couldn't believe that he is at almost 500 wins.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 08, 2025, 02:43:49 PMESPN Today Borzello And Metcalf Reranked 76 Teams according to their NCAA potential.
Marquette is behind a small Tier 1 of 3 Teams in Tier 2 listed as Final Four Potential.
For some of these teams, the sheer star power on their rosters could be the difference. Marquette's Kam Jones (20.3 PPG, 6.5 APG) is playing like a first-team All-American on a team that has connected on 39% of its 3-point attempts.
Neither Kam himself nor Marquette as a team are connecting on 39% of its 3 point attempts. I wish.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 08, 2025, 12:55:36 PMThis is just Mick being Mick. Shouldn't surprise his players, he's been this way long before he recruited them
Yep. Has nothing to do with NIL.
Every high major player makes $$ now. Most are highly motivated, as they always have been.
This sounds more like a Mick Cronin problem than anything else.
Dayton lost again...this time to UMass.
They may not be a tournament team.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 08, 2025, 08:48:28 PMDayton lost again...this time to UMass.
They may not be a tournament team.
Might move MU to the bubble.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 08, 2025, 08:48:28 PMDayton lost again...this time to UMass.
They may not be a tournament team.
Probably won't drop our loss there out of Q1, but it'll be close. They were 55 before losing as a double digit favorite. Looks like scheduling a mid-major road game was a bad idea after all.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 09, 2025, 05:56:57 AMProbably won't drop our loss there out of Q1, but it'll be close. They were 55 before losing as a double digit favorite. Looks like scheduling a mid-major road game was a bad idea after all.
What is the relevance of Dayton being in a mid-major conference? Did record against mid majors get added to the team sheets this year?
This replaced the attempted NC State home and home. Dayton is still better than them. Until that changes, there's nothing wrong with scheduling Dayton unless you also had a problem with scheduling NC State.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 09, 2025, 06:52:32 AMNope. Shoulda just won the game. Mid-major is irrelevant
There is some truth to what Brew is saying. I was at the game. Never had been to Dayton. That place was intense. The atmosphere was incredible. That was their biggest game at home in a long time and it showed. It was extremely loud and hot and an incredible atmosphere. Their fans all want to be in the Big East.
We were the better team and should have won. But that was one motivated team and fan base for that game. It may have tipped them over the edge. I, like you, think it shouldn't matter but it does.
From a pure scheduling standpoint it may not have been the most strategic game to schedule with an eye toward maximizing metrics.
From as pure basketball standpoint it was a fun game to be at despite the loss. It also made a ton of Dayton fans day.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 09, 2025, 06:52:32 AMWhat is the relevance of Dayton being in a mid-major conference? Did record against mid majors get added to the team sheets this year?
This replaced the attempted NC State home and home. Dayton is still better than them. Until that changes, there's nothing wrong with scheduling Dayton unless you also had a problem with scheduling NC State.
Amen. The constant complaining about the Dayton game is getting absurd. Especially since we lost, so it comes off as sour grapes. Maybe instead of complaining that the game was scheduled, complain that we were outscored by 18 in the second half.
We have one of the top 20 toughest schedules in the country. It's fine.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on January 09, 2025, 07:16:28 AMThere is some truth to what Brew is saying. I was at the game. Never had been to Dayton. That place was intense. The atmosphere was incredible. That was their biggest game at home in a long time and it showed. It was extremely loud and hot and an incredible atmosphere. Their fans all want to be in the Big East.
We were the better team and should have won. But that was one motivated team and fan base for that game. It may have tipped them over the edge. I, like you, think it shouldn't matter but it does.
From a pure scheduling standpoint it may not have been the most strategic game to schedule with an eye toward maximizing metrics.
From as pure basketball standpoint it was a fun game to be at despite the loss. It also made a ton of Dayton fans day.
Other than the last sentence, those all sound like good reasons for scheduling the game. We want to play in tough road environments, preps us for every non DePaul road game in conference.
Our teams mantra is win anyway. We're not going to avoid scheduling a team because they have a good home court advantage. Shoulda won, didn't.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 09, 2025, 08:03:21 AMOther than the last sentence, those all sound like good reasons for scheduling the game. We want to play in tough road environments, preps us for every non DePaul road game in conference.
Our teams mantra is win anyway. We're not going to avoid scheduling a team because they have a good home court advantage. Shoulda won, didn't.
In the end it was a good game and experience for the team. From a mental perspective there is no down side. We will be better prepared potentially for the tournament and other road environments. Hopefully that preparation will help us win a road game we aren't supposed to and the metrics will benefit. If Dayton keeps losing it will hurt, mildly. I get both perspectives.
We're 14-2, 5-0 in the BE, ranked 7 in the country, and have a chance to be a 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. And we're still crying about scheduling a Q1 road game. We don't have to worry about what Dayton does. We're not on the bubble.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 09, 2025, 10:05:14 AMWe're 14-2, 5-0 in the BE, ranked 7 in the country, and have a chance to be a 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. And we're still crying about scheduling a Q1 road game. We don't have to worry about what Dayton does. We're not on the bubble.
I fall on your side of the argument with my optimism for this team's post season possibilities. Just pointing out that I see the rational for the other side of the argument especially as a scheduling philosophy. It simply doesn't matter this year if MU handles its business like we think they can.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 09, 2025, 10:05:14 AMWe're 14-2, 5-0 in the BE, ranked 7 in the country, and have a chance to be a 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. And we're still crying about scheduling a Q1 road game. We don't have to worry about what Dayton does. We're not on the bubble.
I'm not crying, I'm pissed!
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 09, 2025, 02:44:29 PMI'm not crying, I'm pissed!
You should be pissed. This team isn't good. The league sucks. We played Dayton. We can't get hot dogs. The bench is terrible. Joplin sucks. Gold sucks. Kam has been figured out. Chase doesn't score enough. Shaka and his recruiting is bad. FTs are bad. We can't rebound. We can't shoot. Everyone is injured. Sean cares about the name on the back of the jersey and not the fans.
Really, Homer is the only bright spot
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 09, 2025, 03:46:52 PMYou should be pissed. This team isn't good. The league sucks. We played Dayton. We can't get hot dogs. The bench is terrible. Joplin sucks. Gold sucks. Kam has been figured out. Chase doesn't score enough. Shaka and his recruiting is bad. FTs are bad. We can't rebound. We can't shoot. Everyone is injured. Sean cares about the name on the back of the jersey and not the fans.
Really, Homer is the only bright spot
And we can't get any transfers.
And we can't get any players to transfer out. >:(
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 09, 2025, 04:26:40 PMAnd we can't get any transfers.
And we can't get any players to transfer out. >:(
That, too. The lack of portal activity is another abject failure of this current era of Marquette basketball. Things have never been grimmer
You are being a bully by pointing this out.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 09, 2025, 04:32:22 PMThat, too. The lack of portal activity is another abject failure of this current era of Marquette basketball. Things have never been grimmer
Disagree.
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Quote from: wadesworld on January 09, 2025, 10:05:14 AMWe're 14-2, 5-0 in the BE, ranked 7 in the country, and have a chance to be a 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. And we're still crying about scheduling a Q1 road game. We don't have to worry about what Dayton does. We're not on the bubble.
I've gotten to the point where I can't tell which is more annoying to me.
The same Scooper(s) continuing to cry about Dayton, or actual Dayton fans.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 09, 2025, 10:05:14 AMWe're 14-2, 5-0 in the BE, ranked 7 in the country, and have a chance to be a 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. And we're still crying about scheduling a Q1 road game. We don't have to worry about what Dayton does. We're not on the bubble.
People are complaining about this?
Rutgers stinky
Quote from: wadesworld on January 09, 2025, 10:05:14 AMWe're 14-2, 5-0 in the BE, ranked 7 in the country, and have a chance to be a 1 or 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. And we're still crying about scheduling a Q1 road game. We don't have to worry about what Dayton does. We're not on the bubble.
Getting complacent are we?
Badgers beating the trash can Gophers by about 100
Should help our NET at least
Maryland currently helping MU'S NET against the lacking energy Bruins of Mick Cronin.
Quote from: tower912 on January 10, 2025, 07:50:17 PMMaryland currently helping MU'S NET against the lacking energy Bruins of Mick Cronin.
Helping MU's cause, in memory of Herman
Cronin tearing his hair out.
Cronin gets ejected.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 10, 2025, 07:41:35 PMBadgers beating the trash can Gophers by about 100
Should help our NET at least
Looking at the box score, UW was without Klemsit. Was a 1 point game at the break and MN got outscored by 20 in the 2nd half.
Send em to the Summit League. (Dawson had 22 & 10 though)
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 10, 2025, 09:03:54 PMLooking at the box score, UW was without Klemsit. Was a 1 point game at the break and MN got outscored by 20 in the 2nd half.
Send em to the Summit League. (Dawson had 22 & 10 though)
Minny hung around in half 1 cause badgers missed just about everything they shot.
2nd half they didn't.
Lead was like 30 until they called off the dogs
Minny has quit
Maryland turns the game into a blow out in the late second half.
That'll help metrics. That UCLA team is yuck
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 10, 2025, 09:07:04 PMMinny hung around in half 1 cause badgers missed just about everything they shot.
2nd half they didn't.
Lead was like 30 until they called off the dogs
Minny has quit
I watched a portion of the 2nd half and OT earlier in the week against OSU...and ya...very bad.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 10, 2025, 09:07:04 PMMinny hung around in half 1 cause badgers missed just about everything they shot.
2nd half they didn't.
Lead was like 30 until they called off the dogs
Minny has quit
Bucky finally has as many B10 wins as MU
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 10, 2025, 09:03:54 PMLooking at the box score, UW was without Klemsit. Was a 1 point game at the break and MN got outscored by 20 in the 2nd half.
Send em to the Summit League. (Dawson had 22 & 10 though)
Ben Johnson was a horrendous hire. Another in the "all about recruiting/talent" hires. Not that I care, but ouch for UM fans. UM used to be a respectable program.
Quote from: tower912 on January 10, 2025, 08:56:54 PMCronin gets ejected.
I love his quote "I gotta defend my players".
Like this?
"It's really hard to coach people that are delusional" - Mick Cronin
https://x.com/thehoopherald/status/1877051671534022786?s=61&t=jsIZllSIAp6Fe-FmvZNVnw
I am no fan of Cronin and I don't care either way about UCLA in general, but I think we should cut him some slack this week with the fires in LA and the added stress of possibly losing his home.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 11, 2025, 07:18:33 AMI am no fan of Cronin and I don't care either way about UCLA in general, but I think we should cut him some slack this week with the fires in LA and the added stress of possibly losing his home.
Pretty sure the quote throwing his team under the bus was before the fires.
Quote from: pbiflyer on January 11, 2025, 07:38:03 AMPretty sure the quote throwing his team under the bus was before the fires.
That's fair, so I'll go back to my first assertion: "I am no fan of Cronin.."
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 11, 2025, 09:13:55 AMThat's fair, so I'll go back to my first assertion: "I am no fan of Cronin.."
Cronin has always had a reputation as a whiner and has thrown players under the bus before.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 11, 2025, 09:28:13 AMCronin has always had a reputation as a whiner and has thrown players under the bus before.
He's a product of his environment. Learned from Huggy & Pitino. I think those old school "motivate through negative reinforcement" tactics are less effective in this generation.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 11, 2025, 09:36:50 AMHe's a product of his environment. Learned from Huggy & Pitino. I think those old school "motivate through negative reinforcement" tactics are less effective in this generation.
A "tough love" coach can work if you have the right type of players but Cronin comes off as phony and doesn't have the gravitas Huggins and Pitino did. He recruited the players, so if he's mad about their attitudes or efforts, that's on him and his staff.
He knows he'll get support from those bemoaning these "greedy kids" playing for the name on the back and not the front. Good luck with that, Mick
Yeah I had two coaches that I butted heads with. One was like Cronin and I dismissed his "tough love" as he was a clown. The other one? If he was especially critical of me, I would straighten up and pay attention. He really wanted the best for his players. The first was all about him. Weird thing was his father was earlier my coach and someone who I deeply respected. Guess the Apple sometimes falls far from the tree.
Quote from: pbiflyer on January 11, 2025, 12:24:05 PMYeah I had two coaches that I butted heads with. One was like Cronin and I dismissed his "tough love" as he was a clown. The other one? If he was especially critical of me, I would straighten up and pay attention. He really wanted the best for his players. The first was all about him. Weird thing was his father was earlier my coach and someone who I deeply respected. Guess the Apple sometimes falls far from the tree.
There's a pretty discernible difference between those who sternly demand the best effort/results and those who belittle and deflect. I don't like Cronin but he's been around and relevant long enough to at least buy into that he's the former, albeit maybe with some poor phrasing sometimes
About 25 yrs ago I coached my sons little league team and was in charged of teams from 5 yrs to 16. Government here requires coaches for children to take a couple of free seminars, about 4 hrs total before you coach. The technic they thought which I imagine is well known is the sandwich. When you're going to tell the individual or the team something negative, regarding play, you should begin and end with something positive with the negative in between. I feel Shaka does that, he mixes the good and the bad win or lose.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on January 11, 2025, 12:34:51 PMThere's a pretty discernible difference between those who sternly demand the best effort/results and those who belittle and deflect. I don't like Cronin but he's been around and relevant long enough to at least buy into that he's the former, albeit maybe with some poor phrasing sometimes
Great point, the good coach I butted heads with was because of his personality, not his integrity or attitude toward his players. I just didn't like him, but respected him. Maybe it was because he never missed an opportunity to remind us he was a Notre Who alum. ;D
Illinois pounding team to boost their metrics, gonna take a hit losing to NET 95 at home by 8
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 11, 2025, 01:01:46 PMIllinois pounding team to boost their metrics, gonna take a hit losing to NET 95 at home by 8
Hurts Marquette's cause
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 11, 2025, 01:02:19 PMHurts Marquette's cause
Wrong
It sky rocketed the BE cause.
Desmond Claude dominated them. BE is in his blood
Quote from: pbiflyer on January 11, 2025, 07:00:17 AMI love his quote "I gotta defend my players".
Like this?
"It's really hard to coach people that are delusional" - Mick Cronin
https://x.com/thehoopherald/status/1877051671534022786?s=61&t=jsIZllSIAp6Fe-FmvZNVnw
(https://media.tenor.com/WwP9ESgr7p0AAAAM/elf-angry-elf.gif)
Johni Broome just got hurt for Auburn in a game they trail by 2.
Looks like a very badly rolled ankle.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 11, 2025, 12:46:49 PMAbout 25 yrs ago I coached my sons little league team and was in charged of teams from 5 yrs to 16. Government here requires coaches for children to take a couple of free seminars, about 4 hrs total before you coach. The technic they thought which I imagine is well known is the sandwich. When you're going to tell the individual or the team something negative, regarding play, you should begin and end with something positive with the negative in between. I feel Shaka does that, he mixes the good and the bad win or lose.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ewIT_KAQQlU&pp=ygUeZmFtaWx5IGd1eSBjb21wbGltZW50IHNhbmR3aWNo
Louisville 5-1 in ACC play (yes, caveats and all). Think the Kelsey hire will work out.
That Broome injury did not look good
South Carolina working on blowing this cause Paris is more concerned with using 28 seconds on every possession instead of running offense...in a one possession game
Auburn survived. SC missed two FTs with 9 seconds left that could have given them a 1-point lead.
Also, Pearl didn't foul up 3. SC got a decent look but it was a 30-footer that hit the rim.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 11, 2025, 01:36:54 PMLouisville 5-1 in ACC play (yes, caveats and all). Think the Kelsey hire will work out.
Chucky Hepburn shared Gard's secret of how to always get it done.
Quote from: MU82 on January 11, 2025, 02:13:40 PMAuburn survived. SC missed two FTs with 9 seconds left that could have given them a 1-point lead.
Also, Pearl didn't foul up 3. SC got a decent look but it was a 30-footer that hit the rim.
SC scored zero points the last 5 minutes of the game. I'll let them shoot ALL DAY in that scenario.
One made basket total by both teams in the final 5 minutes, just a gross finish. SC's defense could be deemed impressive if their constant pissing of their pants on offense and at the line didn't totally negate it.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 11, 2025, 12:46:49 PMAbout 25 yrs ago I coached my sons little league team and was in charged of teams from 5 yrs to 16. Government here requires coaches for children to take a couple of free seminars, about 4 hrs total before you coach. The technic they thought which I imagine is well known is the sandwich. When you're going to tell the individual or the team something negative, regarding play, you should begin and end with something positive with the negative in between. I feel Shaka does that, he mixes the good and the bad win or lose.
where exactly is 'government here' ?
Quote from: Viper on January 11, 2025, 02:26:22 PMwhere exactly is 'government here' ?
Department of Sports & Recreation in PR. There were some incidents of abusive coaches mainly with the children under 12. There were some a$$hats who thought they should be treated as MLB players. So coaching seminars were implemented, basically as to coaching children.
Quote from: pbiflyer on January 11, 2025, 12:59:37 PMGreat point, the good coach I butted heads with was because of his personality, not his integrity or attitude toward his players. I just didn't like him, but respected him. Maybe it was because he never missed an opportunity to remind us he was a Notre Who alum. ;D
I had a coach who made us play with 9 players in the first half of a soccer game because two players were 3 mins late. We lost 1-0 on a goal scored in that half. The lesson we all learned is this guy will cut off his nose to spite his face because someone's mom hit traffic.
We then had a coach who made us condition significantly more for several weeks because we ran out of gas and let up big time late in a game and lost big because of it. While bad in the moment the corresponding results demonstrated there was method and reason behind it. Our team finished the season as strong as we had ever been because of it.
Most athletes are smart enough to recognize spite over building character.
Overtime in Lubbock. Missed FTs open the opportunity for the Clones. Helps Marquette's cause
Clones win
Exciting finish
Tech and South Carolina doing us no favors.
Could really use Arkansas, TAMU, Mississippi State, and Texas helping the cause.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 11, 2025, 03:44:11 PMTech and South Carolina doing us no favors.
Could really use Arkansas, TAMU, Mississippi State, and Texas helping the cause.
Wait ... don't we want Iowa State to win?
Quote from: MU82 on January 11, 2025, 04:46:52 PMWait ... don't we want Iowa State to win?
Not for seeding/moving up the polls which I assume was his purpose on that post
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 11, 2025, 12:46:49 PMAbout 25 yrs ago I coached my sons little league team and was in charged of teams from 5 yrs to 16. Government here requires coaches for children to take a couple of free seminars, about 4 hrs total before you coach. The technic they thought which I imagine is well known is the sandwich. When you're going to tell the individual or the team something negative, regarding play, you should begin and end with something positive with the negative in between. I feel Shaka does that, he mixes the good and the bad win or lose.
I coach middle-school kids, and I do exactly this. I'm Mr. Positive, and I truly believe kids respond much better to that. Not only is that my personality in general, but also the rare times I criticize or get stern, it carries more weight because I'm not always on 'em.
The two years I assistant coached at the HS level, our coach was generally positive but he was a real taskmaster and would criticize or correct when he needed to. He's one of the best coaches in the Charlotte area, and has a great feel for when to praise and when to criticize.
One day before practice he told me, "We were too sloppy and lackadaisical last game, so I'm really gonna get on them. Your job is to be super positive to counter me."
I'm also pretty cognizant about how I phrase things. For example, I rarely say one player is better or worse than another. I say one is more experienced or less experienced. I'm sure I'm not fooling anyone - the kids aren't stoopid and know who the best and worst players are - but I don't want a 12-year-old going to her or his parents and saying, "Coach told everyone that so-and-so is better than me."
Obviously, a lot of the above applies more to middle-schoolers than college athletes, but everyone wants to be treated with respect, and most respond better to positive reinforcement IMHO.
Quote from: MU82 on January 11, 2025, 04:46:52 PMWait ... don't we want Iowa State to win?
From a seeding and ranking perspective, no. That game will be Q1A regardless.
Texas probably has the football blinders on so they don't even realize it, but they should feel a little stupid sitting at 0-3 in conference when they have two former coaches they didn't want in the top #10 for the last few years.
Georgia beats Oklahoma
Georgia win keeps looking better
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 11, 2025, 07:27:56 PMGeorgia beats Oklahoma
Georgia win keeps looking better
Helps MU cause
Porter Moser's seat is warming. Need to win conference games, too, after fattening up on cupcakes.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 11, 2025, 07:27:56 PMGeorgia beats Oklahoma
Georgia win keeps looking better
Yep.
Nice to see team we beat win; nice to see Fraudklohoma lose.
Quote from: tower912 on January 11, 2025, 07:35:06 PMPorter Moser's seat is warming. Need to win conference games, too, after fattening up on cupcakes.
Wouldn't go warming, since their fanbase barely cares about basketball and didn't fill the TAMU game
But yes, I get your point. Would be brutal to have a back to back years as the surprising non con team that gets battered in league play
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 11, 2025, 07:27:56 PMGeorgia beats Oklahoma
Georgia win keeps looking better
A buddy of mine who is an Indiana grad was complaining about the NET because he thought it was unfair that the Hoosiers were so low, and used Oklahoma as a perfect example because they were undefeated.
I told him that it was classic Moser playing a slop schedule and that they would likely go 5-13 in conference and miss the tournament.
0-3 start puts them on their way...
I get that the SEC is a behemoth and that they did schedule Arizona, Providence, Louisville (Atlantis), and Michigan which has aged pretty poorly, but coaches will learn quickly that you do yourself no favors in scheduling a weak arse OOC slate. Buzz has learned that the hard way several times too.
The conference gauntlet is going to be very difficult for Moser and company to navigate
Quote from: MU82 on January 11, 2025, 07:52:11 PMYep.
Nice to see team we beat win; nice to see Fraudklohoma lose.
God I hate it so much. Respect
Quote from: DoctorV on January 11, 2025, 07:56:00 PMA buddy of mine who is an Indiana grad was complaining about the NET because he thought it was unfair that the Hoosiers were so low, and used Oklahoma as a perfect example because they were undefeated.
IU has bigger issues than the NET.
I've decided that the NET is not worth looking at until at least January. I think, but I could be wrong, that the selection committee is using the NET as a sort of sanity check for seeding and selection, and not as an absolute measure to do their job.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 12, 2025, 09:23:45 AMIU has bigger issues than the NET.
I've decided that the NET is not worth looking at until at least January. I think, but I could be wrong, that the selection committee is using the NET as a sort of sanity check for seeding and selection, and not as an absolute measure to do their job.
Since Indiana last won a national title, 38 years ago, they've been to 2 Final 4's, one of which was an improbable run with a coach they'd fire after going 1 game over .500 in conference the following 4 seasons.
They've been to 4 Sweet 16's this century, 3 of which were under Tom Crean who has 2 of their league titles this century.
Indiana doesn't have any modern currency in the basketball landscape. Michigan State has usurped them as the Dean of the league. Purdue has passed them. They're now stuck in a bloated league that'll make it even harder to re-establish themselves as a league power.
The ultimate decision that set Indiana on this path was the removal of Kelvin Sampson. They had no choice at the time, but the ramifications still harm Indiana today. Had he managed to simply put the phone away, I'd wager he'd have been wildly successful and Indiana would be in a far better place today.
Holding on to Woodson and not bringing Dusty May home is the latest decision that will haunt them.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 12, 2025, 09:41:11 AMSince Indiana last won a national title, 38 years ago, they've been to 2 Final 4's, one of which was an improbable run with a coach they'd fire after going 1 game over .500 in conference the following 4 seasons.
They've been to 4 Sweet 16's this century, 3 of which were under Tom Crean who has 2 of their league titles this century.
Indiana doesn't have any modern currency in the basketball landscape. Michigan State has usurped them as the Dean of the league. Purdue has passed them. They're now stuck in a bloated league that'll make it even harder to re-establish themselves as a league power.
The ultimate decision that set Indiana on this path was the removal of Kelvin Sampson. They had no choice at the time, but the ramifications still harm Indiana today. Had he managed to simply put the phone away, I'd wager he'd have been wildly successful and Indiana would be in a far better place today.
Let's be real, IU is a football school now. ;D
Quote from: tower912 on January 12, 2025, 10:14:30 AMHolding on to Woodson and not bringing Dusty May home is the latest decision that will haunt them.
I agree with this, too. I think May will be very good at Michigan. He seems to understand the modern landscape of the sport and is willing to accept it and try and thrive in it than whine about it.
If they're serious, this is the gig for Scott Drew. He understands the landscape and given his penchant for skirting rules, he'll do what it takes. Don't know if they can get him out of Waco but that would be the guy to full court press
Lost in the media's love affair with Duke and Flagg's 42 points, is the fact the Duke was only up by 4 with 0:30 left against a very suspect ND team at Duke.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 12, 2025, 10:57:35 AMLost in the media's love affair with Duke and Flagg's 42 points, is the fact the Duke was only up by 4 with 0:30 left against a very suspect ND team at Duke.
Why shouldn't the media be impressed by Flagg's 42? He's the number 1 KenPom POY at the moment.
His line yesterday was 7-8 from 2, 4-6 from 3 and 16-17 from the line. He had 6 boards and 7 assists. I suppose the 3 turnovers overshadow that and his single game offensive rating of 168.
Marquette had to scrap by Georgetown at home on Tuesday against Georgetown who lost to Notre Dame by 21 at home.
Also, Duke is number 2 in KenPom overall, not that far behind Auburn and would easily be the best team in the nation in most recent seasons.
Maybe that's why the media isn't paying attention to what the score was with :30 left?
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 11, 2025, 07:19:54 PMTexas probably has the football blinders on so they don't even realize it, but they should feel a little stupid sitting at 0-3 in conference when they have two former coaches they didn't want in the top #10 for the last few years.
To be fair, I think Beard would have had them rolling if he wasn't a scumbag.
Purdue may be back to being Purdue.
Nearly doubling up Nebraska as the halftime break approaches.
Michigan State is a big surprise to me so far this year.
(13-2, 4-0)
They look surprisingly solid. Up double digits in the 1st half @ NW.
Sparty is long, athletic, and deep. Just keep rotating 6'10 bangers up front. When they shoot well, look out.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 12, 2025, 11:41:09 AMMichigan State is a big surprise to me so far this year.
(13-2, 4-0)
They look surprisingly solid. Up double digits in the 1st half @ NW.
Hauser stink finally wearing off
Quote from: tower912 on January 12, 2025, 11:44:24 AMSparty is long, athletic, and deep. Just keep rotating 6'10 bangers up front. When they shoot well, look out.
Probably shouldn't be surprised since it is Izzo and MSU, but I am. They kinda went unspoken about after losing some guys and just picked up right where they left off but even better.
We won't know how good MSU is until they play Wisconsin.
The also started the season winning ugly and shooting poorly. The culture is sinking in and they are getting better at defense and fast breaking after every miss. And Izzo has the depth to sit anybody who gets lazy for even a second.
They don't have an obvious star. Some view that as a weakness, some a strength.
So, 16 for now, but trending like a typical dangerous Izzo team.
Quote from: tower912 on January 12, 2025, 11:56:20 AMThe also started the season winning ugly and shooting poorly. The culture is sinking in and they are getting better at defense and fast breaking after every miss. And Izzo has the depth to sit anybody who gets lazy for even a second.
They don't have an obvious star. Some view that as a weakness, some a strength.
So, 16 for now, but trending like a typical dangerous Izzo team.
The Freshman Richardson is quite impressive.
Over 60% from the field. Over 80% from the line. Over 45% from 3. Just 13 Turnovers on the year. That's a winner right there.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 12, 2025, 10:57:35 AMLost in the media's love affair with Duke and Flagg's 42 points, is the fact the Duke was only up by 4 with 0:30 left against a very suspect ND team at Duke.
Notre Dame shot a ridiculous 14-24 on threes. Without that, it's blowout city.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 12, 2025, 11:41:09 AMMichigan State is a big surprise to me so far this year.
(13-2, 4-0)
They look surprisingly solid. Up double digits in the 1st half @ NW.
This will probably jinx next game they play
But if you wanna make money. Pound Sparty against average teams. They have been cleaning up for me since Maui
Don't have much in way of quality wins. But playing really well
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 12, 2025, 12:27:30 PMThis will probably jinx next game they play
But if you wanna make money. Pound Sparty against average teams. They have been cleaning up for me since Maui
Don't have much in way of quality wins. But playing really well
I'll leave that for you to keep winning. I've had recent luck siding with really small schools that are 1 or 2 point dogs at home.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 12, 2025, 12:23:33 PMNotre Dame shot a ridiculous 14-24 on threes. Without that, it's blowout city.
MU fan's would blame that on bad defense and a reason to doubt their team.
Shaka listed as the top candidate for the Virginia job by a Sports Illustrated writer.
Shaka Smart (Marquette)
A Wisconsin native and the former coach of Virginia Commonwealth, the 47-year-old Smart is no stranger to Coach Tony Bennett and the Virginia men's basketball program. One of the few elite culture builders remaining in college basketball, Marquette's leader has created an insular structure in Milwaukee which emphasizes player retention and development over portal additions. Smart's breakout year at Marquette came in 2022-23, in which the Golden Eagles captured both the regular season and conference tournament titles in a season in which the Connecticut Huskies — a Big East foe — thoroughly dominated the Big Dance.
Smart has proved to be adept at churning out NBA-level talent, a key feature for recruits who may bypass higher NIL payments elsewhere in exchange for elite development. This would be a home-run hire for Virginia's athletic department. Smart, however, signed an extension to remain with Marquette until 2030, and he hails from the area. Poaching a top-ten coach nationally won't come without a challenge, and the Golden Eagles (14-2, 5-0 Big East) look poised to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament once again. He has consistently overperformed after relocating from the University of Texas.
I do believe that Virginia basketball is a bigger brand than that of Marquette, which plays into the 'Hoos' favor. Smart brought the Golden Eagles out of a middling stretch from 2012 to 2021.
https://www.si.com/college/virginia/reevaluating-potential-virginia-basketball-head-coaching-candidates
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 12, 2025, 04:17:32 PMShaka listed as the top candidate for the Virginia job by a Sports Illustrated writer.
Shaka Smart (Marquette)
A Wisconsin native and the former coach of Virginia Commonwealth, the 47-year-old Smart is no stranger to Coach Tony Bennett and the Virginia men's basketball program. One of the few elite culture builders remaining in college basketball, Marquette's leader has created an insular structure in Milwaukee which emphasizes player retention and development over portal additions. Smart's breakout year at Marquette came in 2022-23, in which the Golden Eagles captured both the regular season and conference tournament titles in a season in which the Connecticut Huskies — a Big East foe — thoroughly dominated the Big Dance.
Smart has proved to be adept at churning out NBA-level talent, a key feature for recruits who may bypass higher NIL payments elsewhere in exchange for elite development. This would be a home-run hire for Virginia's athletic department. Smart, however, signed an extension to remain with Marquette until 2030, and he hails from the area. Poaching a top-ten coach nationally won't come without a challenge, and the Golden Eagles (14-2, 5-0 Big East) look poised to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament once again. He has consistently overperformed after relocating from the University of Texas.
I do believe that Virginia basketball is a bigger brand than that of Marquette, which plays into the 'Hoos' favor. Smart brought the Golden Eagles out of a middling stretch from 2012 to 2021.
https://www.si.com/college/virginia/reevaluating-potential-virginia-basketball-head-coaching-candidates
It's their UVa writer. Yawn.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 12, 2025, 04:19:16 PMIt's their UVa writer. Yawn.
Good catch.
That makes that last paragraph even funnier.
If the Power 4 is going to separate in a few years, I expect coaches to start jumping out of the Big East.
The fact that the Big East is retaining top coaching talent gives me hope for the future of college bball.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 12, 2025, 04:19:16 PMIt's their UVa writer. Yawn.
Yeah, and one of those names doesn't look like the others. I get it, but if you're going to lead off with Shaka, you should have Few, Hurley, Oats and Peal as your other four.
Must remember Virginia is Shaka's dream job. Plus we know it depends on Maya, she hates cold weather.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 12, 2025, 04:17:32 PMShaka listed as the top candidate for the Virginia job by a Sports Illustrated writer.
Shaka Smart (Marquette)
A Wisconsin native and the former coach of Virginia Commonwealth, the 47-year-old Smart is no stranger to Coach Tony Bennett and the Virginia men's basketball program. One of the few elite culture builders remaining in college basketball, Marquette's leader has created an insular structure in Milwaukee which emphasizes player retention and development over portal additions. Smart's breakout year at Marquette came in 2022-23, in which the Golden Eagles captured both the regular season and conference tournament titles in a season in which the Connecticut Huskies — a Big East foe — thoroughly dominated the Big Dance.
Smart has proved to be adept at churning out NBA-level talent, a key feature for recruits who may bypass higher NIL payments elsewhere in exchange for elite development. This would be a home-run hire for Virginia's athletic department. Smart, however, signed an extension to remain with Marquette until 2030, and he hails from the area. Poaching a top-ten coach nationally won't come without a challenge, and the Golden Eagles (14-2, 5-0 Big East) look poised to secure a high seed in the NCAA Tournament once again. He has consistently overperformed after relocating from the University of Texas.
I do believe that Virginia basketball is a bigger brand than that of Marquette, which plays into the 'Hoos' favor. Smart brought the Golden Eagles out of a middling stretch from 2012 to 2021.
https://www.si.com/college/virginia/reevaluating-potential-virginia-basketball-head-coaching-candidates
Sh!t.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 12, 2025, 04:19:16 PMIt's their UVa writer. Yawn.
Click on his name for an even bigger yawn. He graduated from Virginia in 2024.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 12, 2025, 11:41:09 AMMichigan State is a big surprise to me so far this year.
(13-2, 4-0)
They look surprisingly solid. Up double digits in the 1st half @ NW.
W/L record looks good and they have the KenPom numbers to back it up...but...they're going to have to prove it. So far they have played 5 "A-Level" games per Kenpom. They are a respectable 3-2 in those 5 games. In their next 4, they have 1 A-level game, 2 B-level games, and a gimme against Minnesota. Their final 11 games? 10 A-Level games and 1 B-Level game. Very backloaded schedule. Will be interesting to see how they hold up.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on January 12, 2025, 09:53:16 PMClick on his name for an even bigger yawn. He graduated from Virginia in 2024.
SI is a shell of what it used to be. Most of their talent left quite some time ago, and they now employ mostly freelancers and kids out of college.
The days when many of us would run to the mailbox on Thursdays to get our new SI, with the best writing and photography in the sports universe, are ancient history.
Plus, I can't run anymore.
Quote from: MU82 on January 13, 2025, 12:12:06 AMSI is a shell of what it used to be. Most of their talent left quite some time ago, and they now employ mostly freelancers and kids out of college.
The days when many of us would run to the mailbox on Thursdays to get our new SI, with the best writing and photography in the sports universe, are ancient history.
Plus, I can't run anymore.
I always find myself a little surprised when I see SI referenced these days. Kind of like Rolling Stone, I go years without seeing it then it will randomly pop up in a news feed. Both are like the Abe Vigoda of magazines (for those who remember).
Two long-time Big Ten foes from the heartland take the court tonight to renew their bitter rivalry.
Yep ... UCLA vs. Rutgers!
Quote from: MU82 on January 13, 2025, 09:41:58 AMTwo long-time Big Ten foes from the heartland take the court tonight to renew their bitter rivalry.
Yep ... UCLA vs. Rutgers!
I fondly remember Bobby Knight's teams battling Oregon and Washington for the coveted B10 title.
Rick Barnes and the new normal:
"I took him out the first play of the second half because he didn't shoot the ball," Barnes said. "That play is designed for that shot. I told him, 'If you're not going to do what you're getting paid to do, then you're going to sit over here.' Because he is getting paid to do that."
I wonder if Barnes got a call from the player's agent after the game.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 13, 2025, 11:08:04 AMRick Barnes and the new normal:
"I took him out the first play of the second half because he didn't shoot the ball," Barnes said. "That play is designed for that shot. I told him, 'If you're not going to do what you're getting paid to do, then you're going to sit over here.' Because he is getting paid to do that."
I wonder if Barnes got a call from the player's agent after the game.
If you watch the presser, he was very clearly saying it in a light hearted manner. But it's also true.
Found Rico's burner
🤣🤣🤣
https://x.com/GetYourDeacOn/status/1878858018462609797?t=--UnI9mO8yAVbBpnlTBFNA&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 13, 2025, 01:39:32 PMFound Rico's burner
🤣🤣🤣
https://x.com/GetYourDeacOn/status/1878858018462609797?t=--UnI9mO8yAVbBpnlTBFNA&s=19
He's on the first thing smoking after we lose to Norfolk State in the opening round
Is Virginia's biggest selling point that he once coached at VCU?
I feel embarrassed for Get Your Deac-On. Or maybe he's trying to make UVA look bad?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 13, 2025, 02:45:35 PMI feel embarrassed for Get Your Deac-On. Or maybe he's trying to make UVA look bad?
I say it is all Sam's fault
Quote from: cheebs09 on January 13, 2025, 02:44:15 PMIs Virginia's biggest selling point that he once coached at VCU?
When Gard left to take his dream job with the Celtics and then Bennett left UVA to take his dream job at UW-Madison it is only logical that Smart would go to his dream job at UVA, since the VCU job is not open.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on January 13, 2025, 02:50:12 PMWhen Gard left to take his dream job with the Celtics and then Bennett left UVA to take his dream job at UW-Madison it is only logical that Smart would go to his dream job at UVA, since the VCU job is not open.
I heard Shaka will go to UW after Gard accepts the UVA job. Shaka lived near Madison, after all.
Maryland is one half away from submerging their resume in kerosene and lighting the match
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 13, 2025, 06:26:31 PMMaryland is one half away from submerging their resume in kerosene and lighting the match
That wasn't going go happen
Indiana has fired Mike Woodson.
Kentucky rolls Texas A&M and Ole Miss rolls into Tuscaloosa and wins by 10
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 14, 2025, 09:13:48 PMKentucky rolls Texas A&M and Ole Miss rolls into Tuscaloosa and wins by 10
Too bad we lost. Could have moved up in the rankings.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on January 14, 2025, 09:15:02 PMToo bad we lost. Could have moved up in the rankings.
Still have a chance to lose this weekend!
Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 14, 2025, 08:12:36 PMIndiana has fired Mike Woodson.
I would understand it, but not seeing it reported anywhere yet. Source?
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 14, 2025, 09:47:58 PMI would understand it, but not seeing it reported anywhere yet. Source?
No he's just saying that
But the fact Woodson skipped out on his show for the first time all year is a little ominous
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 14, 2025, 09:19:29 PMStill have a chance to lose this weekend!
It's nearly guaranteed since I'll be there and the last game I went to was last year's Butler game
And that's why I never bet on the Badgers
Scumbags lost my massive parlay by blowing a 17 pt halftime lead
https://x.com/mid_madness/status/1879370094649987249?t=x_x-9Cr2ZSgz4LtLQXsbnA&s=19
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 14, 2025, 09:58:32 PMAnd that's why I never bet on the Badgers
Scumbags lost my massive parlay by blowing a 17 pt halftime lead
Doesn't this mean you actually did bet on them?
And down goes #5 Florida. 83-82 Miz wins.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 14, 2025, 09:51:16 PMNo he's just saying that
But the fact Woodson skipped out on his show for the first time all year is a little ominous
He has said it two or three times this season. He will eventually be right. Not a good situation there.
Quote from: tower912 on January 15, 2025, 05:31:34 AMHe has said it two or three times this season. He will eventually be right. Not a good situation there.
Indiana will regret retaining Woodson when Dusty May was begging for the chance to go to IU and will now spend years tormenting them up in Ann Arbor.
They will put in calls to both Scott and Bryce Drew. Or maybe they'll just decide they're a football school now.
George Mason up by 17 @ Dayton late in the 1st half.
I really want Kam to find his Curtis Jones game ASAP.
Also Dayton blows. That was a brutal collapse
They just said Iowa State has not trailed at home in the 2nd Half all season. Marquette tied it in the 2nd Half at Iowa State until the phantom foul on Stevie
KU scores their first point in almost five minutes of gametime.
Iowa State is really damn good.
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 15, 2025, 07:47:34 PMKU scores their first point in almost five minutes of gametime.
Iowa State is really damn good.
Royce and Damarius combined for 28 points, each with 3 made 3s against Iowa State. Our bench is capable!
BRADLEY POWER SAWING INDIANA STATE
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 15, 2025, 07:47:34 PMKU scores their first point in almost five minutes of gametime.
Iowa State is really damn good.
So great to see Self frustrated
Has anyone seen WadesWorld tonight? We know he loves talking Radford.
https://x.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1879717539946926371?t=sDMf6xjGdEvahRRl1PB_MA&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 15, 2025, 08:58:47 PMHas anyone seen WadesWorld tonight? We know he loves talking Radford.
https://x.com/MarchMadnessMBB/status/1879717539946926371?t=sDMf6xjGdEvahRRl1PB_MA&s=19
Couldn't tell you the last time I talked Radford. But that kid seems less worried about them than you were.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 15, 2025, 08:19:07 PMBRADLEY POWER SAWING INDIANA STATE
118 points ☠️☠️☠️
and only 65 allowed.
That's gotta help the metrics.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 15, 2025, 09:00:35 PMCouldn't tell you the last time I talked Radford. But that kid seems less worried about them than you were.
😂
Wild game between UMASS and Fordham. 4 hour game, record number of players fouled out.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 15, 2025, 06:46:02 PMGeorge Mason up by 17 @ Dayton late in the 1st half.
Definitely didn't see a Dayton collapse coming after how they played in Maui and against Marquette in the 2H.
I expected them to be a 7-10 seed range team with a chance at even better, and I fully thought Anthony Grant had them poised for a great season.
Oh well, sucks for the resume but hopefully it won't matter if Marquette handles its business.
Definitely see what Brew was talking about a bit more clearly now on why teams don't schedule these games (not to rehash a played out discussion)
@Fieldhouse Flyer *Third Eye Blind Voice*
" I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that you've been living in "
Oklahoma about to lose at home to Texas. Got up to top 15 and now have promptly lost 4 in a row. Exact same thing as last year once the schedule toughened up. Let's see if they fade out of NCAA contention again cause they certainly are not a top 8 team in the SEC
Bradley up to 87 in KenPom, just behind Lipscomb.
Wardle making a lot of scoop look bad
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 16, 2025, 06:40:00 AMBradley up to 87 in KenPom, just behind Lipscomb.
Wardle making a lot of scoop look bad
He is building a very good resume.
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 15, 2025, 07:47:34 PMKU scores their first point in almost five minutes of gametime.
Iowa State is really damn good.
They weren't at full strength either with Momcilovic out and Jones starts in his place and drops 25 after going for 26 in his first start against Texas Tech.
MU/ISU rematch in New Orleans in April?
Quote from: DoctorV on January 15, 2025, 10:20:21 PMDefinitely didn't see a Dayton collapse coming after how they played in Maui and against Marquette in the 2H.
I expected them to be a 7-10 seed range team with a chance at even better, and I fully thought Anthony Grant had them poised for a great season.
Oh well, sucks for the resume but hopefully it won't matter if Marquette handles its business.
Definitely see what Brew was talking about a bit more clearly now on why teams don't schedule these games (not to rehash a played out discussion)
Glad Dayton is sucking. Again, we're not a bubble team. We don't have to worry about these things. And if you are, teams like Georgia and Maryland who were thought to be decent games but not great are outperforming their expectations. These things even out over the course of a season.
Plus we beat George Mason this season anyway. So one of our opponents was definitely losing last night and another was definitely winning.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 16, 2025, 09:33:38 AMGlad Dayton is sucking. Again, we're not a bubble team. We don't have to worry about these things. And if you are, teams like Georgia and Maryland who were thought to be decent games but not great are outperforming their expectations. These things even out over the course of a season.
Plus we beat George Mason this season anyway. So one of our opponents was definitely losing last night and another was definitely winning.
Common W take by wadesworld 🙏
Quote from: wadesworld on January 16, 2025, 09:33:38 AMGlad Dayton is sucking. Again, we're not a bubble team. We don't have to worry about these things. And if you are, teams like Georgia and Maryland who were thought to be decent games but not great are outperforming their expectations. These things even out over the course of a season.
Plus we beat George Mason this season anyway. So one of our opponents was definitely losing last night and another was definitely winning.
Yep. I look it as a win-win. Either Dayton turns it around and wins enough for it to be a "good loss" for MU ... or Dayton completely goes in the tank, misses the tournament, and we get to laugh at their dopey fans spending the next several decades waxing poetic about the "big win" vs MU.
At least us dopey MU fans get to spend decades waxing poetic about a long-ago national title!
Minnesota leads Michigan 4-2! #StopTheCount
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 15, 2025, 09:01:42 PM118 points ☠️☠️☠️
and only 65 allowed.
That's gotta help the metrics.
Wardle lives. What are they now 15-3
Beginning to think Gainesville might have a lack of institutional control
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/43441025/todd-golden-title-ix-florida-assistant-sexual-assault
Dawson Effen Garcia!
Super happy for Dawson. 🙃👊
Good for Dawson. Wolverines losing makes me happy.
Quote from: MU82 on January 16, 2025, 08:21:35 PMDawson Effen Garcia!
This is the basketball gods' retribution for the belligerent Michigan fan who came onto John Fanta's Twitter space yesterday and did nothing but insult the Big East 😂
That was from a long distance. Almost 1 ft. per each year old he must be by now.
Quote from: tower912 on January 16, 2025, 08:23:53 PMGood for Dawson. Wolverines losing makes me happy.
agreed on both
Big balls shot. That was awesome
That's probably exactly what would've happened to Marquette had they not called the goaltend on Benny. Take no win, especially on the road, for granted!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 16, 2025, 08:38:36 PMThat's probably exactly what would've happened to Marquette had they not called the goaltend on Benny. Take no win, especially on the road, for granted!
Penny agrees.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 16, 2025, 08:38:36 PMThat's probably exactly what would've happened to Marquette had they not called the goaltend on Benny. Take no win, especially on the road, for granted!
You got dat right. I said at the time that I didn't mind the GT call being upheld. Saved us from losing on some miracle 3.
Well
Better to win by 2 at DePaul, than lose at the buzzer to Minny
MU lost @ DePaul
Interesting stat I found. Oregon currently has the second most Q1 wins with an 8-1 Q1 record.
Their scoring margin in those games? +8. If USC drops from 73 to 75 in NET, it goes to 7-1 in Q1 games and a scoring margin of 0
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 16, 2025, 09:54:14 PMWell
Better to win by 2 at DePaul, than lose at the buzzer to Minny
Three ranked teams were on the road against unranked teams last night. All three lost.
I wish Marquette had beaten DePaul handily. It would have helped our NET and kept me from having a few mild heart attacks. But I'll take the win, thank you. Beats the hell out of the alternative - such as losing to a really bad team on a 40-footer at the buzzer.
Quote from: MU82 on January 17, 2025, 10:49:47 AMThree ranked teams were on the road against unranked teams last night. All three lost.
I wish Marquette had beaten DePaul handily. It would have helped our NET and kept me from having a few mild heart attacks. But I'll take the win, thank you. Beats the hell out of the alternative - such as losing to a really bad team on a 40-footer at the buzzer.
How I avoided needing to be rushed to ER during the DePaul game is a mystery. I'm typically able to handle watching the end of a game with the realization that we might lose, but this one was an exception. I was "appauled".
Temple fans stormed the court after taking down #18 Memphis. Poor Penney. Poor, poor Penney.
Quote from: MU82 on January 17, 2025, 10:49:47 AMThree ranked teams were on the road against unranked teams last night. All three lost.
I wish Marquette had beaten DePaul handily. It would have helped our NET and kept me from having a few mild heart attacks. But I'll take the win, thank you. Beats the hell out of the alternative - such as losing to a really bad team on a 40-footer at the buzzer.
MU didn't beat DePaul
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 17, 2025, 01:52:18 PMMU didn't beat DePaul
True, but we stormed their court anyway.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 17, 2025, 01:53:32 PMTrue, but we stormed their court anyway.
When do we hang the banner?
Oh my goodness.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 17, 2025, 07:35:35 PMOh my goodness.
Green Bay lead 27-10
They have started the second half on a 28-0 run(in the wrong direction as youor graphic shows) and havent scored in the first 10.5 minutes
This will hurt MU's NET
Yikes sounds like Golden has a staff of predators
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 17, 2025, 07:40:35 PMGreen Bay lead 27-10
They have started the second half on a 28-0 run(in the wrong direction as youor graphic shows) and havent scored in the first 10.5 minutes
But the content for Gottlieb's pod will be money.
Hearing Cronin complain about seeing the Statue of Liberty twice in three weeks and Iowa getting to enjoy 70 degree weather is "chef's kiss". Apparently, the people at UCLA didn't look at a map before joining the Big Ten. I have negative sympathy for him... meaning hearing his complaints makes me happy.
Quote from: MUEng92 on January 18, 2025, 09:21:29 AMHearing Cronin complain about seeing the Statue of Liberty twice in three weeks and Iowa getting to enjoy 70 degree weather is "chef's kiss". Apparently, the people at UCLA didn't look at a map before joining the Big Ten. I have negative sympathy for him... meaning hearing his complaints makes me happy.
I'm not trying to defend Cronin, but if it were up to the coaches employed by UCLA, I highly doubt a single one would have signed off on moving to the Big 18.
He's a crybaby, but on this, he's right. I'm also guessing he's paving the way for himself to leave
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 09:26:23 AMI'm not trying to defend Cronin, but if it were up to the coaches employed by UCLA, I highly doubt a single one would have signed off on moving to the Big 18.
He's a crybaby, but on this, he's right. I'm also guessing he's paving the way for himself to leave
Don't get me wrong, he's absolutely correct. And it was completely obvious before UCLA joined the Big Ten that this would be the case, but the money was more important to them than anything else, including their own people.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 09:26:23 AMI'm also guessing he's paving the way for himself to leave
November 2025. ESPN College Basketball halftime show.
"Hi, we're here with Mick Cronin, and....."
Quote from: MUEng92 on January 18, 2025, 09:33:11 AMDon't get me wrong, he's absolutely correct. And it was completely obvious before UCLA joined the Big Ten that this would be the case, but the money was more important to them than anything else, including their own people.
So what would have been a better option for UCLA?
Quote from: The Sultan on January 18, 2025, 10:44:56 AMSo what would have been a better option for UCLA?
Not run their athletic department into the ground financially and have worked with the Pac-12 to develop the league in a sustainable way.
They didn't have a choice because of the choices they made and while the cash wil be good, the product won't be
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 09:26:23 AMI'm not trying to defend Cronin, but if it were up to the coaches employed by UCLA, I highly doubt a single one would have signed off on moving to the Big 18.
He's a crybaby, but on this, he's right. I'm also guessing he's paving the way for himself to leave
He'd be a good hire for about half of the big east teams in the near future due to firings or retirements.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 18, 2025, 11:11:01 AMHe'd be a good hire for about of half the big east teams in the near future due to firings or retirements.
If he finishes strong this season at UCLA, he will be in the mix at Indiana
Kentucky doesn't play enough D to make a final 4
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on January 18, 2025, 11:14:12 AMKentucky doesn't play enough D to make a final 4
76th in KenPom entering play today is no bueno but Pope at least has them playing elite offense. For Kentucky, that's a start after being without an identity at the end of the Calipari era. Don't know if the D comes this year, but I think in the long term, Pope will get someone on his staff that tightens it up
Bama is just throwing up off balance threes right now. Scoop would be going insane if MU was taking these shots.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 11:00:30 AMNot run their athletic department into the ground financially and have worked with the Pac-12 to develop the league in a sustainable way.
They didn't have a choice because of the choices they made and while the cash wil be good, the product won't be
The problem was the Pac 12 wasn't sustainable any longer. It had been mismanaged for years, including turning down an ESPN contract only for that option to never to return.
More importantly for Cronin, the die is cast. Stop whining about it and coach up your players. Maybe I missed it, but is Dana Altman complaining too?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 11:24:54 AM76th in KenPom entering play today is no bueno but Pope at least has them playing elite offense. For Kentucky, that's a start after being without an identity at the end of the Calipari era. Don't know if the D comes this year, but I think in the long term, Pope will get someone on his staff that tightens it up
Their offense is crazy good.
But their only D vs bama is a missed open 3 or Bama missing a put back lay up. They dont even try to rebound
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1880494401220420002
Cronin is unhinged lately. This was hilarious and he's not wrong though
To be fair to Kentucky's defense, they gave up 47 to Alabama in the first half. We gave up 40 to DePaul in the first half a few nights ago.
Does UK have injuries??
Why is that little white kid playing legit minutes?
He wouldn't start for Gottleib and Green bay
Oregon loses at home to Purdue who lost to Marquette.
That's a bad loss for the Ducks.
Wow. Crazy ending to the Tenn/Vandy game.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 18, 2025, 04:43:32 PMWow. Crazy ending to the Tenn/Vandy game.
The Vols better right the ship. Look like pretenders to me
Another impressive win by Bradley as they annihilate Murray State like jet skiers going through a herd of manatees.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 05:00:08 PMAnother impressive win by Bradley as they annihilate Murray State like jet skiers going through a herd of manatees.
Stop attacking our vegetarian marine mammals. They should not be mocked or ridiculed for any reason.
Iowa State with a massive choke at West Virginia
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 18, 2025, 05:03:16 PMStop attacking our vegetarian marine mammals. They should not be mocked or ridiculed for any reason.
Manatees are food for a dominant species, human beings.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 18, 2025, 06:09:06 PMManatees are food for a dominant species, human beings.
Mana (tees) from heaven.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 18, 2025, 05:03:16 PMStop attacking our vegetarian marine mammals. They should not be mocked or ridiculed for any reason.
Woke manatees should try a hamburger like real American mammals
Quote from: Shaka Shart on January 18, 2025, 06:41:45 PMWoke manatees should try a hamburger like real American mammals
Yeah, vegans sux
The meteoric downfall of Miami basketball has been something else.
117 (!!!) - 74 home loss to SMU tonight. Canes 4-14.
If I were Gonzaga I would not give up 103 pts at home to Santa Clara.
Huh.
Quote from: DegenerateDish on January 18, 2025, 09:39:12 PMThe meteoric downfall of Miami basketball has been something else.
117 (!!!) - 74 home loss to SMU tonight. Canes 4-14.
Wardle to the U!
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 06:02:25 PMIowa State with a massive choke at West Virginia
Darien DeVries is showing himself to be one of the best coaches in college hoops. What he did at Drake was incredible and now beating Kansas in Lawrence and ISU without his best player (his son, Tucker). He'd been seen as McDermott's heir apparent at Creighton and could have been a home run hire at Minnesota, but now will be a candidate for elite level jobs like Michigan State when Izzo steps aside.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 19, 2025, 10:28:46 AMDarien DeVries is showing himself to be one of the best coaches in college hoops. What he did at Drake was incredible and now beating Kansas in Lawrence and ISU without his best player (his son, Tucker). He'd been seen as McDermott's heir apparent at Creighton and could have been a home run hire at Minnesota, but now will be a candidate for elite level jobs like Michigan State when Izzo steps aside.
Will Sparty go outside the family?
Maryland holds on to beat Nebraska and save our NIT
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2025, 01:15:52 PMWill Sparty go outside the family?
The tree is pretty barren. A lot of former assistants who failed, or are currently failing, elsewhere. The only guy on staff is associate coach Doug Wojcik, and he has is own baggage to deal with.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 19, 2025, 01:26:34 PMThe tree is pretty barren. A lot of former assistants who failed, or are currently failing, elsewhere. The only guy on staff is associate coach Doug Wojcik, and he has is own baggage to deal with.
It's time to bring Tom Crean home.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2025, 01:16:11 PMMaryland holds on to beat Nebraska and save our NIT
Big relief.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 19, 2025, 01:15:52 PMWill Sparty go outside the family?
What Sultan said - there isn't anyone who has earned the chance. Dane Fife was seen as the guy Izzo was grooming to be his successor but he blew that chance. Our old assistant Dwyane Stephens went to Western Michigan to get HC experience and that isn't going well. Crean and Brian Gregory are too far out of coaching now to get that job.
Before he signed the new contract at Alabama I'd been told Nate Oats was the next guy. But unless billionaire donors Dan Gilbert or Mat Ishbia step up to pay that buyout he's staying at Bama. I think TJO or DeVries would be extremely attractive candidates at MSU.
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 18, 2025, 11:13:02 PMYup Gonzaga suxs
Defense is not a concept in Spokane this season
Michigan state really lucked out with their scheduling this year. Illinois and Michigan the only ranked road games
Quote from: Shaka Shart on January 19, 2025, 02:35:40 PMMichigan state really lucked out with their scheduling this year. Illinois and Michigan the only ranked road games
Welcome to the new Big Ten
Quote from: The Sultan on January 19, 2025, 01:26:34 PMThe tree is pretty barren. A lot of former assistants who failed, or are currently failing, elsewhere. The only guy on staff is associate coach Doug Wojcik, and he has is own baggage to deal with.
Drew Valentine at Loyola-Chicago was a grad assistant when his brother Denzel was playing for Izzo. I've heard his name floated as a possible "keep it in the family" replacement.
That said, I do wonder if just hiring the best coach out there is going to become the norm. Looking at the early success of people like DeVries, Byington, McCollum, Kelsey, May, it seems to matter a lot less to keep it connected to the past, to the donor class, and to local recruiting ties than it does to just get the best ball coach and make sure your NIL is lined up.
Parish and Norlander talked about it a bit today, but it does feel like getting a quality coach and having the finances to support them is all that really matters.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 18, 2025, 06:02:25 PMIowa State with a massive choke at West Virginia
ISU went 1-for-17 from 3. Gilbert, Lipsey and Jefferson combined to go 0-8.
3-point shooting is by far the biggest variable in college basketball IMHO. Most teams launch lots of them. Who is gonna go 12-for-25 in a given game? Who is gonna go 4-for-31?
A great shooting night can lift any decent team over a very good team; a bad shooting night can sink even the best teams. It's just the way it is.
Makes you miss the days of Sam, Rowsey, and Markus, aina?
Or not.
Quote from: tower912 on January 20, 2025, 11:16:18 AMMakes you miss the days of Sam, Rowsey, and Markus, aina?
Or not.
What a triumvirate. For that metric.
Quote from: tower912 on January 20, 2025, 11:16:18 AMMakes you miss the days of Sam, Rowsey, and Markus, aina?
Or not.
Hauser would be a very welcome addition to this Marquette team. A willing defender and rebounder (albeit not gifted at either) who isn't short and who is a big-time 3-point shooter. We need a couple knock-down shooters.
Less certain about Markus - a favorite player of mine, but he probably won't fit what Shaka wants to do. Rowsey definitely falls under your "or not" because you're a better defender.
Quote from: MU82 on January 20, 2025, 01:24:28 PMLess certain about Markus - a favorite player of mine, but he probably won't fit what Shaka wants to do.
I would love to see what that would've looked like. Height was a challenge, but I think Howard would've been a better defender in a deflection oriented system. He had the quickness and instincts for that, though I think switching constantly would've been a challenge.
But man, watching his Buffalo second half and Creighton overtime recently, it was insane how fast he could get nuclear hot and turn a close game into a double digit lead in just a few possessions. I also think this offense with the pick & roll, threes & rim approach would've really played to his strengths.
Every player can give you frustrating moments at times, but I think Markus would've been electric in this system.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 20, 2025, 01:44:49 PMI would love to see what that would've looked like. Height was a challenge, but I think Howard would've been a better defender in a deflection oriented system. He had the quickness and instincts for that, though I think switching constantly would've been a challenge.
But man, watching his Buffalo second half and Creighton overtime recently, it was insane how fast he could get nuclear hot and turn a close game into a double digit lead in just a few possessions. I also think this offense with the pick & roll, threes & rim approach would've really played to his strengths.
Every player can give you frustrating moments at times, but I think Markus would've been electric in this system.
You know what ... you're probably right!
Norfolk State mauling Washington Adventist 68-28 with 13:49 left in the game. The Shock can't keep up with the Spartans
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 20, 2025, 05:29:24 PMNorfolk State mauling Washington Adventist 68-28 with 13:49 left in the game. The Shock can't keep up with the Spartans
Excellent!
Quote from: MU82 on January 20, 2025, 01:24:28 PMHauser would be a very welcome addition to this Marquette team. A willing defender and rebounder (albeit not gifted at either) who isn't short and who is a big-time 3-point shooter. We need a couple knock-down shooters.
Less certain about Markus - a favorite player of mine, but he probably won't fit what Shaka wants to do. Rowsey definitely falls under your "or not" because you're a better defender.
Pass on Hauser. Any of them.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 20, 2025, 01:44:49 PMI would love to see what that would've looked like. Height was a challenge, but I think Howard would've been a better defender in a deflection oriented system. He had the quickness and instincts for that, though I think switching constantly would've been a challenge.
But man, watching his Buffalo second half and Creighton overtime recently, it was insane how fast he could get nuclear hot and turn a close game into a double digit lead in just a few possessions. I also think this offense with the pick & roll, threes & rim approach would've really played to his strengths.
Every player can give you frustrating moments at times, but I think Markus would've been electric in this system.
Not after Stevie wrote a letter
Jokes and Wardle to MU nonsense aside, Bradley looks REALLY good. Not just winning but a very fun team to watch offensively, which is a first for Wardle in my recollection.
MORE OF THAT BENNY. YES!
Wrong chat again 😂😂😂
but point stands. I would love to see more of that driving from Benny.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 21, 2025, 08:09:06 PMJokes and Wardle to MU nonsense aside, Bradley looks REALLY good. Not just winning but a very fun team to watch offensively, which is a first for Wardle in my recollection.
Agree with it all.
Quote from: tower912 on January 21, 2025, 08:18:51 PMAgree with it all.
He can fix Marquette's offense next year
Butler battled, but also just choked it away.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 21, 2025, 08:09:06 PMJokes and Wardle to MU nonsense aside, Bradley looks REALLY good. Not just winning but a very fun team to watch offensively, which is a first for Wardle in my recollection.
I do wonder if this is his year to move on. P5 won't likely be interested but maybe an AAC or Mountain West?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 21, 2025, 08:21:12 PMButler battled, but also just choked it away.
Figures.
Purdue down 8 at home to Ohio St under 4 mins.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 21, 2025, 08:24:38 PMI do wonder if this is his year to move on. P5 won't likely be interested but maybe an AAC or Mountain West?
Minnesota.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 21, 2025, 08:30:39 PMFigures.
Purdue down 8 at home to Ohio St under 4 mins.
They choked it away and got another chance...wide open 3 for the win and he clanked it.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 21, 2025, 08:33:14 PMWe will see. I'm doubt that though.
I think I know what you mean. Let me enjoy a rare typo from Sultan.
Other ranked games tonight.
#23 WVU trails ASU in the 2nd half.
#22 Mizzou trails Texas at half.
#25 Louisville up big at half on SMU.
#18 UW-Madison leads by 5 at half against UCLA.
#6 Tennessee beat #14 Mississippi St.
#19 UConn beat Butler in OT.
#4 Bama beat Vandy.
#11 Purdue lost to Ohio State.
#3 Iowa State beat UCF.
#15 Oregon plays Washington later tonight.
A lot of ranked action tonight!
Tyler Bilodeau from UCLA is the exact type of player I would love to see at Marquette.
He is catching at the high post knocking down jumpers, making 3s, backing down centers to the basket. That kid is good and so under control.
Quote from: JWags85 on January 21, 2025, 08:09:06 PMJokes and Wardle to MU nonsense aside, Bradley looks REALLY good. Not just winning but a very fun team to watch offensively, which is a first for Wardle in my recollection.
Wardle is waiting
UCLA gets a nice reminder that the Big Ten and it's officials are off the rails. 44 total fouls.
They hang on at home to beat UW-Madison 85-83 behind 22 from Aday Mara and 19 from Sebastian Mack...both off the bench.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 21, 2025, 10:44:21 PMUCLA gets a nice reminder that the Big Ten and it's officials are off the rails. 44 total fouls.
They hang on at home to beat UW-Madison 85-83 behind 22 from Aday Mara and 19 from Sebastian Mack...both off the bench.
Hurts MU NET
Looking around at some of the low attendance numbers tonight like UCLA below 7000 and UNLV very low. Marquette's attendance in the Top 10 like their Ranking is special.
Pretty easily.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 21, 2025, 08:33:14 PMWe will see. I'm doubt that though.
I get the skepticism but he would have a much better resume than their current coach did when he was hired. Now Ben Johnson of course had the alumni connection but it shows Minnesota is willing to consider coaches with thin resumes.
Louisville is really good.
Reyne Smith made 10 3s last night and Chucky Hepburn had 16 assists. Losing Kasean Pryor to an ACL is tough but they are still a good team. Good year 1 for Pat Kelsey.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 22, 2025, 09:06:44 AMLouisville is really good.
Reyne Smith made 10 3s last night and Chucky Hepburn had 16 assists. Losing Kasean Pryor to an ACL is tough but they are still a good team. Good year 1 for Pat Kelsey.
Kelsey is at least a little bit nuts but he is genuine and clearly can coach.
Florida took its only lead of the game with 4 seconds left ... and that was enough to foil South Carolina's upset bid.
Northwestern beats Indiana. Tough times in Bloomington
Quote from: tower912 on January 21, 2025, 08:18:51 PMAgree with it all.
Consult with Reeker who believes he is the soothsayer of bb. He can't stand Wardle, and he isn't joking.
Yes, Rico has an opinion.
Ole Miss chokes against Buzz. Blows a 6 point lead with just over a minute left. Didn't score a FG the last almost 4 minutes.
Quote from: pbiflyer on January 22, 2025, 10:27:33 PMOle Miss chokes against Buzz. Blows a 6 point lead with just over a minute left. Didn't score a FG the last almost 4 minutes.
Yep. I'm not sure there's any Scoopers who would question Beard's coaching ability. And yet his team still went 0-for-4 with 4 turnovers over the last 4 minutes ... and there wasn't a damn thing Chris Beard could do about it.
Tonight was insane. Florida wins with 4 seconds left. TAMU takes their first lead of the game on a 3 with 12 seconds left. Georgia seemed to have the edge on Arkansas all night, then sent Arkansas to the line in a tie game with 2 seconds left, the Arky player hits the first, intentionally misses the second, but gets his own rebound and puts it back.
Most drunk was the Mountain West. San Diego State at Air Force had 3 long reviews that all went in SDSU's favor and were all pretty clearly wrong. Ball bounced near the endline, the AF player jumped, caught it, and passed it back before landing, he was ruled OOB and they didn't overturn it (but should have). Then an AF player tipped a ball from behind, it clearly went off the SDSU ballhandler (very, very clearly) and OOB, and they still called it SDSU ball. Then AF had a three that was ruled a shot clock violation but put back on the play. The ball clearly hit the rim before it was tipped back in, so the shot clock should've reset to 20, but they still said violation.
All that led to an overtime where AF took the lead on another putback that was blown for a goaltending over the cylinder violation, that was waved off and the basket counted, but SDSU inbounded and the player went the length of the court Tyus Edney style to lay it in at the buzzer.
Quote from: willie warrior on January 22, 2025, 08:42:24 PMConsult with Reeker who believes he is the soothsayer of bb. He can't stand Wardle, and he isn't joking.
Wrong. I want Shaka fired and want Brian to come home
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 23, 2025, 06:44:21 AMWrong. I want Shaka fired and want Brian to come home
You can probably buy a bunch of "Fire Shaka" shirts in Austin for next to nothing and hand them out at the Fiserv. The shirts are lightly used but run them through the washing machine and no one will ever know.
St. Thomas travels to Nebraska-Omaha tonight in a showdown of undefeated Summit League teams.
Both have wins at presumptive league winner North Dakota State. The Tommies can take sole possession of first place tonight
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 23, 2025, 05:46:59 PMSt. Thomas travels to Nebraska-Omaha tonight in a showdown of undefeated Summit League teams.
Both have wins at presumptive league winner North Dakota State. The Tommies can take sole possession of first place tonight
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 23, 2025, 05:46:59 PMSt. Thomas travels to Nebraska-Omaha tonight in a showdown of undefeated Summit League teams.
Both have wins at presumptive league winner North Dakota State. The Tommies can take sole possession of first place tonight
St. Thomas win will help MU's cause
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 23, 2025, 05:46:59 PMSt. Thomas travels to Nebraska-Omaha tonight in a showdown of undefeated Summit League teams.
Both have wins at presumptive league winner North Dakota State. The Tommies can take sole possession of first place tonight
And both have wins at Marquette in their somewhat recent history.
Maryland at Illinois. Benetti and Raftery. C'mon, Terps.
Quote from: tower912 on January 23, 2025, 08:16:43 PMMaryland at Illinois. Benetti and Raftery. C'mon, Terps. Get those puppies organized.
FIFY
Willard mad at his team for settling for 15 footers.
I know there have been some injuries and tonight their center was out(Maryland predictably feasting at the rim)
But lets have the media and the big 10 coaches cool it on the Illinois hype.
30 point blow out wins are only so impressive when you are routine dropping big 10 games.
Quote from: tower912 on January 23, 2025, 08:16:43 PMMaryland at Illinois. Benetti and Raftery. C'mon, Terps.
Should help Marquette's NET Ranking
Devastating result for St. Thomas last night as they lost by 11 at Nebraska-Omaha. UNO is a sub-200 KenPom team but now leads the Summit.
St. Thomas drops 15 spots in KenPom, ending any dream of an at-large bid
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 24, 2025, 07:12:59 AMDevastating result for St. Thomas last night as they lost by 11 at Nebraska-Omaha. UNO is a sub-200 KenPom team but now leads the Summit.
St. Thomas drops 15 spots in KenPom, ending any dream of an at-large bid
Doesn't help MU cause
Whoa. Purdue is throttling Michigan.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 24, 2025, 08:14:43 PMWhoa. Purdue is throttling Michigan.
I was told Michigan was the best team in the Big East and that our Purdue win won't age well.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 24, 2025, 08:17:06 PMI was told Michigan was the best team in the Big East and that our Purdue win won't age well.
If you saw it on the internet, it must be true.
Why is the Mich St/Rutgers game at MSG?
Because they can.
Quote from: tower912 on January 25, 2025, 01:27:00 PMBecause they can.
Seems like a raw deal for the Scarlet Knights.
Just saw on ESPN's scroll that Broome might be back tonight.
Bradley playing at home against Illinois State at the moment. It's on CBS Sports Network.
St. Thomas looks to get back on the winning track tonight at Missouri-KC
Bradley up 2 at half over Illinois State
Bradley got it to 40-30 but Illinois State cut it to 44-41 with 6:08 left
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 25, 2025, 02:40:53 PMBradley got it to 40-30 but Illinois State cut it to 44-41 with 6:08 left
Wardle is a winner so my money is on him to get it done.
Sparty the class of the Big 10. As it should be.
Bradley holds on to win 61-57
Quote from: tower912 on January 25, 2025, 02:58:07 PMSparty the class of the Big 10. As it should be.
Wisconsin second. Easily.
#9 UK on the ropes at Vanderbilt
Great. Kentucky will move up to 8 and Vanderbilt will move to 9, leaving MU at 10.
Vandy wins.
The Buzzard just blew a 22-point lead to lose to Texas.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 25, 2025, 03:51:13 PMThe Buzzard just blew a 22-point lead to lose to Texas.
Gee that's too bad.
That'll mess with his happy.
Aggies shot 52% from three, but got outscored 14-3 at the free throw line.
#freethrowssometimesmatta
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 25, 2025, 01:25:26 PMWhy is the Mich St/Rutgers game at MSG?
They were trying to trick Rutgers into thinking it was the BE tournament.
And they were trying to trick Michigan State into thinking that it was the B1G tournament a week earlier.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 25, 2025, 03:51:13 PMThe Buzzard just blew a 22-point lead to lose to Texas.
Wasn't it like a 21 pt blown lead v Looeyville?
Guy has a history of it
MN upsets Oregon.
Garcia was awesome - 31/6/2.
Kon just got his dunk attempt forcefully rejected.
Quote from: MU82 on January 25, 2025, 05:20:19 PMKon just got his dunk attempt forcefully rejected.
He's listed at 6'7". He doesn't look it.
I have no idea what to make of the B18. I guess Michigan St and Purdue are the best of the bunch. I think Illinois has the most talent. Clearly izzo and Painter can coach. I'm biased but I think the streak moves to 25.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 25, 2025, 06:02:54 PMI have no idea what to make of the B18. I guess Michigan St avd Purdue are the best of the bunch. I think Illinois has the most talent. Clearly izzo and Painter can coach. I'm biased but I think thr streak moves to 25.
UWM is easily 2nd best
Quote from: tower912 on January 25, 2025, 02:58:07 PMSparty the class of the Big 10. As it should be.
They got such a favorable schedule this year too between the home and aways vs one off conference matchups
Virginia just lost by 15 at home to 15th place Notre Dame.
But Bennett quit because he didn't like the environment of college basketball.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 25, 2025, 07:33:30 PMVirginia just lost by 15 at home to 15th place Notre Dame.
But Bennett quit because he didn't like the environment of college basketball.
Shaka's dream job awaits
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 25, 2025, 07:46:57 PMShaka's dream job awaits
Herman already confirmed Shaka will be coaching UVA next year. If he was close enough to the program to be on Grimes's official visit to MU, that's good enough for me. Hope Wardle's success doesn't price him out of Marquette.
Quote from: wadesworld on January 25, 2025, 07:50:42 PMHerman.....
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Did Goose and Herman leave together?
Quote from: DoctorV on January 25, 2025, 08:00:08 PMDid Goose and Herman leave together?
I don't know if leave is the he right word...
I think Herman and Lenny left in a show of solidarity with their comrades.
Quote from: tower912 on January 25, 2025, 08:09:04 PMI think Herman and Lenny left in a show of solidarity with their comrades.
Now that is hilarious.
Quote from: tower912 on January 25, 2025, 08:09:04 PMI think Herman and Lenny left in a show of solidarity with their comrades.
It would shock me that Lenny would give up the opportunity to let people know that he was in solidarity with his comrades
But anything is possible.
Kansas just lost a game in double ot when they were up 6 and at the free throw line for 2 shots with 17 seconds left in the first OT
8-)
Let's check in with Kansas twitter shall we?
https://x.com/jayhawktalk/status/1883340000210960448?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
Quote from: DoctorV on January 25, 2025, 08:00:08 PMDid Goose and Herman leave together?
Goose didn't leave....
Quote from: MuMark on January 25, 2025, 08:21:59 PMKansas just lost a game in double ot when they were up 6 and at the free throw line for 2 shots with 17 seconds left in the first OT
8-)
Let's check in with Kansas twitter shall we?
https://x.com/jayhawktalk/status/1883340000210960448?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
Willard??
Auburn/Tenn isn't exactly an offensive clinic. Teams are 1-21 combined from distance.
St. Thomas down 1 with 4:33 left against UMKC
1-26 is the combined 3pt shooting in the Tenn/Auburn game. Wow, just wow.
I thought that only happened to MU.
St. Thomas holds on to win by 1
George Mason is quietly having a solid season.
I really don't like Auburn.
Wow. Travel on Tennessee. Lol.
Auburn getting the epitome of the home whistle to save them
Barnes looks furious.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 25, 2025, 09:59:47 PMBarnes looks furious.
I have a feeling that isn't how he drew it up
Quote from: GB Warrior on January 25, 2025, 10:04:47 PMI have a feeling that isn't how he drew it up
That was a conplete disaster.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on January 25, 2025, 09:55:11 PMAuburn getting the epitome of the home whistle to save them
We are the only good team that doesn't get a home whistle.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 25, 2025, 10:22:34 PMWe are the only good team that doesn't get a home whistle.
Our whistle is just fine.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 25, 2025, 10:22:34 PMWe are the only good team that doesn't get a home whistle.
It does seem that way.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 25, 2025, 10:22:34 PMWe are the only good team that doesn't get a home whistle.
🙄🙄🙄
Refs hate Marquette.
Quote from: MU82 on January 25, 2025, 11:33:08 PMRefs hate Marquette.
Check out the posts on UCONN's Boneyard. They have a thread "The BE is not our friend" and list the foul disparity between UCONN and its BE opponents. The post- Xavier game thread is good for laughs as well. One poster claims that the foul conspiracy (OK,
my word) is due to "payback for flirting with the B12". It's only a matter of time before they prove that Val is paying off the refs to screw UCONN.
If they deducted Danny's T's from the total fouls per game, the disparity would not be so great.
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on January 25, 2025, 08:14:26 PMIt would shock me that Lenny would give up the opportunity to let people know that he was in solidarity with his comrades
But anything is possible.
I do miss his irony-laden posts that went right over his boomer head
Quote from: tower912 on January 25, 2025, 08:09:04 PMI think Herman and Lenny left in a show of solidarity with their comrades.
That would be a "no."
Maryland needs to get their act together. They have had ample opportunity to blow this game open.
Surprised Nebraska is as bad as they are. Felt pretty confident in them beating Creighton, and when they did I thought they'd be on another path to March Madness. They just took a nosedive.
If the score in Madison holds, that'd be their 6th loss in a row in the mediocre B1G.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 26, 2025, 12:49:18 PMSurprised Nebraska is as bad as they are. Felt pretty confident in them beating Creighton, and when they did I thought they'd be on another path to March Madness. They just took a nosedive.
If the score in Madison holds, that'd be their 6th loss in a row in the mediocre B1G.
They were on fire against Creighton.
Whew. IU fan does not appear happy.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 26, 2025, 12:49:18 PMSurprised Nebraska is as bad as they are. Felt pretty confident in them beating Creighton, and when they did I thought they'd be on another path to March Madness. They just took a nosedive.
If the score in Madison holds, that'd be their 6th loss in a row in the mediocre B1G.
So, was TJO the main reason for Iowa State's success under Hoiberg?
Quote from: cheebs09 on January 26, 2025, 01:10:22 PMSo, was TJO the main reason for Iowa State's success under Hoiberg?
Nah. Iowa State has always had periods of basketball success
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 26, 2025, 12:55:09 PMThey were on fire against Creighton.
They have great size with capable shot makers and Essegian capable of catching fire off the bench. They have all the makings of a feisty team that could make it to the dance, but just forgot how to win. From 12-2 to 12-8...ouch.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 26, 2025, 12:49:18 PMSurprised Nebraska is as bad as they are. Felt pretty confident in them beating Creighton, and when they did I thought they'd be on another path to March Madness. They just took a nosedive.
If the score in Madison holds, that'd be their 6th loss in a row in the mediocre B1G.
They smoked the BE team with the best chance to win the conference, but the B1G's easily top 2 team is a different level.
Quote from: Pakuni on January 26, 2025, 08:26:42 AMNot as much as ESPN.
;D
https://x.com/pickleo7/status/1883526601125892209 (https://x.com/pickleo7/status/1883526601125892209) ;D
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 26, 2025, 12:49:18 PMSurprised Nebraska is as bad as they are. Felt pretty confident in them beating Creighton, and when they did I thought they'd be on another path to March Madness. They just took a nosedive.
If the score in Madison holds, that'd be their 6th loss in a row in the mediocre B1G.
I'm not sure "mediocre" is a correct descriptor for the Big Ten any more than it is for the Big East. Michigan State, Purdue, Maryland, Bucky, Michigan, Illinois - the top of the league is strong. And like the BE, there is a big disparity between the top and bottom. MU is the only BE team who would crack the top 3 in the Big Ten right now. Our bottom 6, starting with Nova, is not good.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 27, 2025, 09:31:08 AMI'm not sure "mediocre" is a correct descriptor for the Big Ten any more than it is for the Big East. Michigan State, Purdue, Maryland, Bucky, Michigan, Illinois - the top of the league is strong. And like the BE, there is a big disparity between the top and bottom. MU is the only BE team who would crack the top 3 in the Big Ten right now. Our bottom 6, starting with Nova, is not good.
MU is 3-0 in the Big 10.
Quote from: tower912 on January 27, 2025, 09:45:14 AMMU is 3-0 in the Big 10.
which is why I said they'd be in the top 3 (I'm not sure we'd beat MSU right now) and we'd probably have had a few tougher conference road games than SH, PC, and DePaul.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 27, 2025, 09:55:45 AMwhich is why they'd definitely be in the top 3 (I'm not sure we'd beat MSU right now).
Sparty is the type of team that makes me nervous. An endless supply of 6'10 guys who relentlessly pound the boards.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 26, 2025, 09:29:20 AMI do miss his irony-laden posts that went right over his boomer head
More like gaslighting with his insistence that "I didn't say what I just said".
Quote from: tower912 on January 27, 2025, 09:58:51 AMSparty is the type of team that makes me nervous. An endless supply of 6'10 guys who relentlessly pound the boards.
and who don't fall down on the court.
Quote from: TSmith34, Inc. on January 27, 2025, 12:03:08 PMMore like gaslighting with his insistence that "I didn't say what I just said".
Finally got around to watching the film the term "gaslighting" was coined from, and I don't care, I'll just say it: Angela Lansbury was hot.
Not a good whistle for NC State to close the half.
Oh my goodness...the video is disgusting so I'll spare you all of that...but a guy on Duke just threw up all over the court. He didn't even try to get off the court. He just stood there, paused for a few seconds in the paint, and let it happen.
Not sure I've seen that happen quite like that before.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 27, 2025, 09:48:55 PMOh my goodness...the video is disgusting so I'll spare you all of that...but a guy on Duke just threw up all over the court. He didn't even try to get off the court. He just stood there, paused for a few seconds in the paint, and let it happen.
Not sure I've seen that happen quite like that before.
Glad I missed that. I've seen it on the tennis court.
Very disappointing Zona laid an Emu egg at the Kohl hole. Of course Whisky took 100 FT's.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 27, 2025, 10:52:40 PMVery disappointing Zona laid an Emu egg at the Kohl hole. Of course Whisky took 100 FT's.
Emu's are tasty, BBQ
Quote from: Newsdreams on January 27, 2025, 10:58:32 PMEmu's are tasty, BBQ
Have one of their eggs. Or see if you can beat them in a sprint.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 27, 2025, 09:48:55 PMOh my goodness...the video is disgusting so I'll spare you all of that...but a guy on Duke just threw up all over the court. He didn't even try to get off the court. He just stood there, paused for a few seconds in the paint, and let it happen.
Not sure I've seen that happen quite like that before.
A player on the team I coached last season did this, too. Just up and pushed all over the floor.
Caleb Love just hit a 60-footer to send AZ-Iowa St game into OT.
He had been 1-for-10 from 3 before that.
Quote from: MU82 on January 27, 2025, 11:53:37 PMCaleb Love just hit a 60-footer to send AZ-Iowa St game into OT.
He had been 1-for-10 from 3 before that.
Man I was just trying to catch the last two minutes before heading to bed. Can't believe he hit that
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 27, 2025, 11:01:55 PMHave one of their eggs. Or see if you can beat them in a sprint.
I do ride them
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on January 27, 2025, 11:56:51 PMMan I was just trying to catch the last two minutes before heading to bed. Can't believe he hit that
Unreal.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 27, 2025, 09:48:55 PMOh my goodness...the video is disgusting so I'll spare you all of that...but a guy on Duke just threw up all over the court. He didn't even try to get off the court. He just stood there, paused for a few seconds in the paint, and let it happen.
Not sure I've seen that happen quite like that before.
Also in the final five minutes, an unconscious student was carried out by security. Kinda surprised ESPN showed that.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on January 28, 2025, 12:01:24 PMAlso in the final five minutes, an unconscious student was carried out by security. Kinda surprised ESPN showed that.
Not safe to send your son or daughter to Duke, smh.
Quote from: barfolomew on January 28, 2025, 01:11:22 PMOh my goodness...the video is disgusting so I'll spare you all of that...but a guy on Duke just threw up all over the court. He didn't even try to get off the court. He just stood there, paused for a few seconds in the paint, and let it happen.
Not sure I've seen that happen quite like that before.
Also in the final five minutes, an unconscious student was carried out by security. Kinda surprised ESPN showed that.
Not safe to send your son or daughter to Duke, smh.
How appropriate for Barfolomew to reply!
Referee Nathan Farrell refereeing in the Patriot League last night
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 28, 2025, 08:23:27 PMReferee Nathan Farrell refereeing in the Patriot League last night
Hates (all) America(ns)
So what I've inferred is that losing at Dayton is okay because it was a Q1 loss. After they got blasted 75-53 at SBU tonight, they'll fall to Q2 tomorrow.
They won their Super Bowl, and haven't shown up for the rest of their season.
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 28, 2025, 09:17:35 PMSo what I've inferred is that losing at Dayton is okay because it was a Q1 loss. After they got blasted 75-53 at SBU tonight, they'll fall to Q2 tomorrow.
They won their Super Bowl, and haven't shown up for the rest of their season.
Marquette will never recover
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 28, 2025, 09:17:35 PMSo what I've inferred is that losing at Dayton is okay because it was a Q1 loss. After they got blasted 75-53 at SBU tonight, they'll fall to Q2 tomorrow.
They won their Super Bowl, and haven't shown up for the rest of their season.
Dude. Get over it. It's months ago. We're in position for a 2 seed. Even with a loss to a team we're way too good to share a court with!
Louisville is playing some good hoops. I would think Keksey is in the running for COY.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 28, 2025, 10:05:11 PMLouisville is playing some good hoops. I would think Keksey is in the running for COY.
Yea they've been good, impressive turnaround.
If Marquette wins the next 2 the front runners should be TJO and Shaka imo.
We see the squad from a super close lens, but what Shaka has done without TyKo and Oso and no transfers in is impressive af
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 28, 2025, 09:17:35 PMSo what I've inferred is that losing at Dayton is okay because it was a Q1 loss. After they got blasted 75-53 at SBU tonight, they'll fall to Q2 tomorrow.
They won their Super Bowl, and haven't shown up for the rest of their season.
Losing is never okay.
Scheduling a home and home with a team that is expected to be a Q1/Q2 game is always okay.
But your last sentence seems accurate
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 28, 2025, 09:17:35 PMSo what I've inferred is that losing at Dayton is okay because it was a Q1 loss. After they got blasted 75-53 at SBU tonight, they'll fall to Q2 tomorrow.
They won their Super Bowl, and haven't shown up for the rest of their season.
It's still a better loss than under .500 NC State.
SLU fans are still bitter about getting passed over for the Big East:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/43606921/fight-fans-delays-st-louis-victory-vcu
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 28, 2025, 10:05:11 PMLouisville is playing some good hoops. I would think Keksey is in the running for COY.
I thought at the time that them getting Kelsey instead of Schertz was going to work out for them. SLU has been OK, but Louisville has been very good.
Fight behind the VCU bench in St. Louis last night. I thought I read that it delayed the game about 10 minutes or so.
https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/1884629457257836920?t=qOQY0KDWucQJux5b9gI10Q&s=19
Quote from: brewcity77 on January 28, 2025, 09:17:35 PMSo what I've inferred is that losing at Dayton is okay because it was a Q1 loss. After they got blasted 75-53 at SBU tonight, they'll fall to Q2 tomorrow.
They won their Super Bowl, and haven't shown up for the rest of their season.
UD's collapse is made even stranger by the fact they nearly beat Iowa State, whipped UConn and absolutely looked legit in Hawaii. Very strange. Grant's seat must be getting warm.
Just looked at the A10 standings. What hot garbage that conference has become.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 29, 2025, 12:40:03 PMJust looked at the A10 standings. What hot garbage that conference has become.
You can heap praise on them all you want, but still don't think Dayton will let us in the A10. >:(
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 29, 2025, 12:16:02 PMFight behind the VCU bench in St. Louis last night. I thought I read that it delayed the game about 10 minutes or so.
https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/1884629457257836920?t=qOQY0KDWucQJux5b9gI10Q&s=19
The DJs song choice while thats going on is something
Quote from: StillWarriors on January 29, 2025, 12:35:07 PMUD's collapse is made even stranger by the fact they nearly beat Iowa State, whipped UConn and absolutely looked legit in Hawaii. Very strange. Grant's seat must be getting warm.
Grant might have a warm seat waiting for him in Miami.
Yeah Grant hasn't done much at Dayton with only one NCAA bid last year (although COVID took another), but the A10 has become a one-bid league. And he's pretty much mirroed what Brian Gregory and Archie Miller have done there. I think the chances are way higher that he leaves for a better gig than Dayton firing him.
It's funny, but when I looked up Archie Miller's record at Dayton, I forgot that he took at team to the Elite Eight when he was there. They finished tied for fifth in the A10, and lost in the conference tournament quarterfinals, but still got an at-large bid as #11 seed.
Safe to say the A10 isn't getting its fifth place team in as an at-large anytime soon.
Had there been a 2020 tournament, Dayton likely would have been a second weekend team. That was a really good team.
Illinois-Chicago travels to Bradley to take on the Braves tonight.
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 29, 2025, 05:25:25 PMHad there been a 2020 tournament, Dayton likely would have been a second weekend team. That was a really good team.
They would have been a 1 seed and had a legit shot at Final Four or even championship. My son was a junior there at the time and the cancellation of the tourney will forever haunt him. In addition to being a really good team they had the most exciting player in the country in Obi Toppin. I don't feel sorry for Dayton much, but that was horrendous luck to have your best team ever that year.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 29, 2025, 05:02:36 PMYeah Grant hasn't done much at Dayton with only one NCAA bid last year (although COVID took another), but the A10 has become a one-bid league. And he's pretty much mirroed what Brian Gregory and Archie Miller have done there. I think the chances are way higher that he leaves for a better gig than Dayton firing him.
Interesting. I don't think UD fans would mind. Frustration has been mounting over the past few years.
2 teams that we beat earlier this season now playing on Big 10 Network....... 8-)
Quote from: MUfan12 on January 29, 2025, 05:25:25 PMHad there been a 2020 tournament, Dayton likely would have been a second weekend team. That was a really good team.
Sorry, I just don't buy the "it was Dayton's year in 2020" narrative. They were 2-2 that year against high majors with the two wins being against a bad Crean coached Georgia team and a 16-16 Virginia Tech team (which both came in Maui). Could just as easily have lost a second round game which probably would have been their 2nd toughest game all season.
Quote from: MuMark on January 29, 2025, 06:01:47 PM2 teams that we beat earlier this season now playing on Big 10 Network....... 8-)
Maryland might want to wake the F up??? WTH.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 29, 2025, 06:02:37 PMSorry, I just don't buy the "it was Dayton's year in 2020" narrative. They were 2-2 that year against high majors with the two wins being against a bad Crean coached Georgia team and a 16-16 Virginia Tech team (which both came in Maui).
That's why I said *likely* second weekend and not Final 4.
Still, they were 4th on KenPom and had the top offense in the country. I think they probably would have won two games. Beyond that, who knows.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 29, 2025, 06:33:07 PMMaryland might want to wake the F up??? WTH.
Please behave
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 29, 2025, 06:33:07 PMMaryland might want to wake the F up??? WTH.
I guess they did
Crowl vs Reese. Two guys Ben eliminated from the game.
UCONN was down big to Prov and Butler at home.
After Marquette played Maryland and Madison, I sure thought Maryland was the better B18G team. Nothing happened tonight to make me feel otherwise.
Even if Madison is top-2 in the B18G.
Pretty easily.
Heck of a game between Bama/Miss St.
Hubbard is draining buckets from everywhere.
UIC goes into Bradley and pummels the Braves 93-70. Bradley drops 13 spots in KenPom
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 30, 2025, 06:24:27 AMUIC goes into Bradley and pummels the Braves 93-70. Bradley drops 13 spots in KenPom
Looks like Wardle is getting distracted with his imminent return home. Good news is that such distractions won't occur when he reaches his coaching pinnacle.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 29, 2025, 06:02:37 PMSorry, I just don't buy the "it was Dayton's year in 2020" narrative. They were 2-2 that year against high majors with the two wins being against a bad Crean coached Georgia team and a 16-16 Virginia Tech team (which both came in Maui). Could just as easily have lost a second round game which probably would have been their 2nd toughest game all season.
That's the best thing about it for them. They'll never know, but always claim it was "our year". Chances are it wasn't since the best team doesn't always win.
Real Uncle Rico vibes from a fan base with an overinflated ego about their place in college basketball.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 30, 2025, 06:57:07 AMThat's the best thing about it for them. They'll never know, but always claim it was "our year". Chances are it wasn't since the best team doesn't always win.
Real Uncle Rico vibes from a fan base with an overinflated ego about their place in college basketball.
That's the most hurtful thing I've ever had said about me
Quote from: Uncle Rico on January 30, 2025, 07:04:05 AMThat's the most hurtful thing I've ever had said about me
Nebraska up 40-31 on Illinois at the half.
Terrible defense by Nebraska.
Illinois loses to Nebraska. Wow.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2025, 10:04:30 PMIllinois loses to Nebraska. Wow.
That's Nebrasketball.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2025, 10:04:30 PMIllinois loses to Nebraska. Wow.
It was stunning how very poorly Illinois played.
That they still almost won a road game says how bad Nebraska is.
Quote from: StillWarriors on January 29, 2025, 05:47:44 PMThey would have been a 1 seed and had a legit shot at Final Four or even championship. My son was a junior there at the time and the cancellation of the tourney will forever haunt him. In addition to being a really good team they had the most exciting player in the country in Obi Toppin. I don't feel sorry for Dayton much, but that was horrendous luck to have your best team ever that year.
He was an incredible 22 year old sophomore.
Quote from: MU82 on January 30, 2025, 11:34:42 PMIt was stunning how very poorly Illinois played.
That they still almost won a road game says how bad Nebraska is.
They're so talented and yet so incredibly inconsistent. If they can put it together they're going to be terrifying in the tournament.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 31, 2025, 07:47:39 AMThey're so talented and yet so incredibly inconsistent. If they can put it together they're going to be terrifying in the tournament.
KJ missed a few games with wrist injury and they dropped a couple they shouldn't have. Their 7'1" center has been out the last 3 with mono. If and when they get healthy they're a scary team.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2025, 08:37:56 PMNebraska up 40-31 on Illinois at the half.
Quote from: MuggsyB on January 30, 2025, 10:04:30 PMIllinois loses to Nebraska. Wow.
10/42 from three (started 1/15) and 17 turnovers is usually a surefire way to lose to an inferior team. And yet, if not for two lucky putbacks (one off of an airball) on Nebraska's final few possessions Illinois could have won the game.
Nebraska did a great job at the end using their three fouls to give, leaving Illinois with under 4 seconds to get off their last shot too.
Duke a 13.5 point favorite over UNC tomorrow.
That's something you don't often see.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 31, 2025, 12:03:43 PMDuke a 13.5 point favorite over UNC tomorrow.
That's something you don't often see.
Hubert Davis' seat is getting warmer by the day.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 31, 2025, 12:05:00 PMHubert Davis' seat is getting warmer by the day.
They won the ACC, were a #1 seed, and made the S16 last year. That will give him a couple more years.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 31, 2025, 12:14:17 PMThey won the ACC, were a #1 seed, and made the S16 last year. That will give him a couple more years.
Wanna bet? He has to turn it around or next year will be his last.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on January 31, 2025, 12:35:34 PMWanna bet? He has to turn it around or next year will be his last.
No that's fair.
Quote from: The Sultan on January 31, 2025, 12:14:17 PMThey won the ACC, were a #1 seed, and made the S16 last year. That will give him a couple more years.
and missed the tourney the year before after coming into the season ranked #1. If he misses this season (so far their best win is arguably Dayton) he's likely done. Expectations at UNC are much higher than 2 tourneys in four years.
It's just crazy to think he started at UNC the same time Shaka started at MU and he's made a Final Four, 2 Sweet 16s, won the ACC, and is still on the verge of being canned.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 31, 2025, 01:19:27 PMIt's just crazy to think he started at UNC the same time Shaka started at MU and he's made a Final Four, 2 Sweet 16s, won the ACC, and is still on the verge of being canned.
Not his players now, and the landscape has changed quickly.
I also don't think he is "on the verge of being canned." That's overstating it a bit.
Quote from: 1318WWells on January 31, 2025, 07:57:25 AMKJ missed a few games with wrist injury and they dropped a couple they shouldn't have. Their 7'1" center has been out the last 3 with mono. If and when they get healthy they're a scary team.
KJ is healthy now. He is an impressive athlete and player, but he also makes the kind of mistakes a college freshman tends to make.
Their center is OK. Losing him hurts their depth and interior defense, so it's a legit loss, but he's not Shaq or Jokic.
Quote from: MU82 on January 31, 2025, 05:39:41 PMKJ is healthy now. He is an impressive athlete and player, but he also makes the kind of mistakes a college freshman tends to make.
Their center is OK. Losing him hurts their depth and inferior defense, so it's a legit loss, but he's not Shaq or Jokic.
There's a curious sentiment surrounding Illinois this year. Despite numerous missteps, people seem eager to rationalize and dismiss them. In my view, Illinois is a solid upper-half Big Ten team, comfortably heading for the NCAA tournament. However, I don't see the Final Four hype, at least not more than with about 25 other teams.
Quote from: CountryRoads on January 31, 2025, 06:21:46 PMThere's a curious sentiment surrounding Illinois this year. Despite numerous missteps, people seem eager to rationalize and dismiss them. In my view, Illinois is a solid upper-half Big Ten team, comfortably heading for the NCAA tournament. However, I don't see the Final Four hype, at least not more than with about 25 other teams.
They are a weird team. When the offense is humming, they can look like a top-5 team. If you caught one of those games and that was all you saw, I can see thinking they are a sleeper for a deep run. They don't seem to bring the commitment to D. There were back to back baseline in bounds plays by Nebraska last night where Nebraska ran the same play for 2 uncontested dunks.
I have a hard time seeing this Illini team winning 4 consecutive tournament games to get to a Final Four. The fact that they lose to a lot of mediocre teams suggests they will not.
On UNC, I was reading some posts saying they should make a run at Shaka after this season. Said he would take the job in a heartbeat. LOL.
How can he coach at UNC and UVA at the same time?
Not that I think he'd take it, but UNC would make a lot more sense than most that have been thrown around.
Johnny Fanta on his spaces just now trying to urge SJ fans to get to MSG on Tuesday.
"New York has millions of people they should be able to get 15,000 there on Tuesday. Marquette is a Top 15 program in America, not just this year, not just 2 years, they are an established top 15 program in America. They are 40-10 in their last 50 Big East games. I think Shaka Smart could be there for 15-20+ years. I really do. St. Johns fans need to get to that game."
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on January 31, 2025, 08:07:53 PMJohnny Fanta on his spaces just now trying to urge SJ fans to get to MSG on Tuesday.
"New York has millions of people they should be able to get 15,000 there on Tuesday. Marquette is a Top 15 program in America, not just this year, not just 2 years, they are an established top 15 program in America. They are 40-10 in their last 50 Big East games. I think Shaka Smart could be there for 15-20+ years. I really do. St. Johns fans need to get to that game."
Well this Marquette fan and my wife are making our first trip to MSG. Hoping to bring us ths win!!
Quote from: The Thing on January 31, 2025, 08:10:30 PMWell this Marquette fan and my wife are making our first trip to MSG. Hoping to bring us ths win!!
!!!
Quote from: The Thing on January 31, 2025, 07:47:13 PMOn UNC, I was reading some posts saying they should make a run at Shaka after this season. Said he would take the job in a heartbeat. LOL.
Honestly, only one of 4 jobs i think he would take.
Quote from: The Thing on January 31, 2025, 08:10:30 PMWell this Marquette fan and my wife are making our first trip to MSG. Hoping to bring us ths win!!
Jealous. Love NYC and the Garden is awesome.
Purdue should probably decide to wake the F up on their home floor.
Whew. MU'S non-con success continues to pay dividends.
Purdue got some home cooking on that non-foul call. Pretty blatant miss.
Quote from: tower912 on January 31, 2025, 09:22:20 PMPurdue got some home cooking on that non-foul call. Pretty blatant miss.
Fair point. What I take from that is MU should be getting a better home court whistle.
Quote from: JakeBarnes on January 31, 2025, 08:24:59 PMHonestly, only one of 4 jobs i think he would take.
He's not going anywhere.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on January 31, 2025, 10:14:02 PMHe's not going anywhere.
Didn't say he'd take it. But that's one of four you'd have to listen to.
Hope no one ever messes with his happy here
Watching Florida vs Tennessee. I cannot figure out what MU should be afraid of.
Quote from: tower912 on February 01, 2025, 11:29:35 AMWatching Florida vs Tennessee. I cannot figure out what MU should be afraid of.
Milwaukee
Quote from: tower912 on February 01, 2025, 11:29:35 AMWatching Florida vs Tennessee. I cannot figure out what MU should be afraid of.
Zakai being out does hurt Tenn.
If PC could somehow steal one at MSG and Nova beats Creighton @ home, we'd be a Marquette win away from the ultimate NMD.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 01, 2025, 11:42:11 AMIf PC could somehow steal one at MSG and Nova beats Creighton @ home, we'd be a Marquette win away from the ultimate NMD.
I am actually kind of hoping St John's wins today. I would love to go in there on Tuesday with the sole lead in conference on the line and take them down on their court.
Quote from: The Thing on February 01, 2025, 11:49:17 AMI am actually kind of hoping St John's wins today. I would love to go in there on Tuesday with the sole lead in conference on the line and take them down on their court.
I'd be stunned if PC wins. Stunned.
But crazier things have happened.
Wisky's unis are absolutely hideous. Hopefully NW punks them.
Wow one hell of a comeback by Providence. They are super fired up.
Does the committee take into consideration whether teams have their best players out? Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 01:14:13 PMWisky's unis are absolutely hideous. Hopefully NW punks them.
NW's unis are worse.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 01:33:33 PMDoes the committee take into consideration whether teams have their best players out? Ty.
No, but that's because they don't have access to box scores or video anymore
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 01:33:33 PMDoes the committee take into consideration whether teams have their best players out? Ty.
If they feel like it, sure. They once ignored like a 10 game stretch from Syracuse because Boeheim was suspended and the committee decided those games shouldn't count so they just put them in. They can ignore the NET for one team and use it as justification for inclusion for another. They can do whatever they want.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 01, 2025, 01:42:39 PMIf they feel like it, sure. They once ignored like a 10 game stretch from Syracuse because Boeheim was suspended and the committee decided those games shouldn't count so they just put them in. They can ignore the NET for one team and use it as justification for inclusion for another. They can do whatever they want.
Wisconsin played Rutgers essentially without Harper and now NW without Barnhizer. The committee should look at this during seeding imo.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 01:45:36 PMWisconsin played Rutgers essentially without Harper and now NW without Barnhizer. The committee should look at this during seeding imo.
Why
Quote from: The Thing on February 01, 2025, 11:49:17 AMI am actually kind of hoping St John's wins today. I would love to go in there on Tuesday with the sole lead in conference on the line and take them down on their court.
Careful - you are going to bring out all the "one game at a time" posters.
There will be discussions and repercussions from the end of the Arizona-Arizona State game.
Quote from: tower912 on February 01, 2025, 02:12:54 PMThere will be discussions and repercussions from the end of the Arizona-Arizona State game.
What happened?
Negative energy manifested.
Iowa St losing by 9 at home in the 2H as 15 point favorites.
They've been scuffling of late.
If you think Marquette still has 1 seed potential you'd want them to lose.
If you think no chance, then it's best they continue winning and get a 1 for MUs metrics
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 02:25:03 PMYes, please explain. I missed it.
A player from each team got ejected. Hurley sent his bench to the locker room before the game ended
Cheap shots, ejections, Hurley pulling his team off the floor and no handshake line. It will be all over the interwebs.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 01, 2025, 02:28:12 PMA player from each team got ejected. Hurley sent his bench to the locker room before the game ended
How much time was left?
ASU player walked up and head-butted Love. I did not see what led to that.
Quote from: tower912 on February 01, 2025, 02:31:45 PMASU player walked up and head-butted Love. I did not see what led to that.
Well that wasn't very smart.
Wtf Iowa St.
Coleman Hawkins is trying to find a way for K.State to blow a 19 pt lead.
Quote from: tower912 on February 01, 2025, 02:31:45 PMASU player walked up and head-butted Love. I did not see what led to that.
Morsell put Love in a head lock in the NCAA game. What's the common denominator?
Can the badgers make a push to steal that Milwaukee location from ISU and/or Purdue?
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 01, 2025, 03:05:06 PMMorsell put Love in a head lock in the NCAA game. What's the common denominator?
You're bringing something up that happened almost three years ago?
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 01, 2025, 03:12:20 PMCan the badgers make a push to steal that Milwaukee location from ISU and/or Purdue?
Because of a win vs Northwestern who didn't have their best player??
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 01, 2025, 03:12:20 PMCan the badgers make a push to steal that Milwaukee location from ISU and/or Purdue?
They're a lock at the moment for Milwaukee
Wow. Clones fans look extremely upset.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 01, 2025, 03:12:20 PMCan the badgers make a push to steal that Milwaukee location from ISU and/or Purdue?
No, only because there's a long line of other teams from the eastern portion of the country ahead of them. Very possible that the 4 seeds all end up in Denver/ Seattle.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 01, 2025, 03:12:20 PMCan the badgers make a push to steal that Milwaukee location from ISU and/or Purdue?
Maybe if they win at Purdue and at MSU.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 03:16:50 PMWow. Clones fans look extremely upset.
It's never fun making the walk of shame up the stairs. I experienced that recently against X.
That loss to Iowa State isn't going to age well.
I have little doubt that Cyclone scoop is exemplary in their congratulations to KState.
My Arizona / ASU observation: handshake lines are dumb anyway.
Quote from: tower912 on February 01, 2025, 03:24:37 PMI have little doubt that Cyclone scoop is exemplary in their congratulations to KState.
Clones haven't been good for a month and the schedule gets tougher
The second half of their league schedule is more difficult than the first half?
Shouldn't be scheduling these games.
Georgia doing a good job slowing down alabama.
The bad news is they cannot score.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 01, 2025, 03:20:57 PMIt's never fun making the walk of shame up the stairs. I experienced that recently against X.
Yeah, but at least Marquette lost by only 2 (I know,
I know...It's still a loss) rather than by the 19 that both ISU and MU were down by on their home courts. Last year it was the Butler game at Fiserv. Butler's name did not come up on Selection Sunday, but Xavier's might this year when they disclose the First Four Out. Pretty sure they will not be in discussion for a #2 seed.
Quote from: tower912 on February 01, 2025, 03:35:31 PMThe second half of their league schedule is more difficult than the first half?
Have to think the Clones won't be able to beat anymore good teams
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 01, 2025, 04:03:17 PMHave to think the Clones won't be able to beat anymore good teams
Smoke and mirrors. Team bubble watch.
Oklahoma mopping up Vandy. Moser getting it done
Kansas was up 19 at half and is no only up 2 against Baylor with 11:24 left in the game.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 01, 2025, 04:27:54 PMOklahoma mopping up Vandy. Moser getting it done
Vandy was up 4 at half. Lost by 30. That is hard to do.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 01, 2025, 04:46:52 PMVandy was up 4 at half. Lost by 30. That is hard to do.
The Porter Moser difference
I don't think there's a dominant team. Duke probably has the highest ceiling.
USC up 8 on Michigan St. And yes, Izzo knew Nassar well and what was going on. Said nothing.
So it is a 30 pt swing in the Baylor/Kansas game? Self looks extremely unhappy.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 01, 2025, 04:45:50 PMKansas was up 19 at half and is no only up 2 against Baylor with 11:24 left in the game.
After Baylor tied it Kansas went back up by 10 and now they're down 10 with under 2 minutes left. Two 20 point turnarounds in one game.
Quote from: wisblue on February 01, 2025, 05:23:08 PMAfter Baylor tied it Kansas went back up by 10 and now they're down 10 with under 2 minutes left. Two 20 point turnarounds in one game.
Live bet Baylor at Poto when they cut it to 7!
Chaos today.......ISU blown out at home by a team under 500
Kansas blows biggest lead in Self's tenure
MSU down 5 late at USC
that ejection against Toppin
Should lead to instant suspensions and launch an investigation into gambling being at play
That was the most insane thing I have ever seen
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 01, 2025, 05:24:39 PMLive bet Baylor at Poto when they cut it to 7!
You shouldn't brag about being a degenerate. Very anti-Jesus.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 01, 2025, 05:35:35 PMYou shouldn't brag about being a degenerate. Very anti-Jesus.
If he wouldn't have taken a gamble walking on water I wouldn't even have this opportunity.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 01, 2025, 05:33:16 PMthat ejection against Toppin
Should lead to instant suspensions and launch an investigation into gambling being at play
That was the most insane thing I have ever seen
What happened?
Michigan St. is smoke and mirrors.
Duke on pace for about 110.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 05:46:16 PMWhat happened?
https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/1885832539807322505
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 01, 2025, 05:55:53 PMhttps://x.com/CBBcontent/status/1885832539807322505
Jeesh. That's brutal.
I like the Sudanese kid on Duke.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 05:59:04 PMJeesh. That's brutal.
Wouldn't we, as MU fans, want Texas Tech to lose this game in the most lopsided way possible?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 06:03:43 PMI like the Sudanese kid on Duke.
At times, this Duke team looks like Coach K's best Duke teams, pre-one and done. At times.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 01, 2025, 06:05:40 PMWouldn't we, as MU fans, want Texas Tech to lose this game in the most lopsided way possible?
Why?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 01, 2025, 06:05:59 PMAt times, this Duke team looks like Coach K's best Duke teams, pre-one and done. At times.
Agreed. Their defense is ahead of their offense. Look out if they figure it out.
I said it back when they lost to Kentucky week 2
This Duke team is elite. The fumbled it with the freshman in their first couple games
But the team is a wagon. Defense. Huge. Shooters. Superstar.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 01, 2025, 06:07:34 PMAgreed. Their defense is ahead of their offense. Look out if they figure it out.
Having some vets to give them minutes helps a lot. I think they showed how to use the portal adding James and Gillis, guys who don't demand the ball and play within a team concept.
Having Procter helps a lot, too. It's good roster management. Them and Houston only teams with top-10 offense and defense in KenPom.
Plus, they have the top player in the nation
With the aided ejection
Houston with a horrendous first half(somehow only down 4)
Supposed to be defense and rebounding oriented. TT is 52/50% from field. And out rebounding them 19-12.
TT has missed 12 shots. Rebounded 8 of them.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 01, 2025, 06:21:15 PMGetting deported
We should have a Sudanese, Senegalese, and Nigerian scout.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 01, 2025, 05:24:39 PMLive bet Baylor at Poto when they cut it to 7!
Aren't you under 21?
Iowa State, Florida, Kentucky, Houston, Michigan State and Kansas are teams I expect to lose opening weekend.
St. Thomas hosts North Dakota St. today in a big game in the Summit
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 02, 2025, 01:32:05 PMIowa State, Florida, Kentucky, Houston, Michigan State and Kansas are teams I expect to lose opening weekend.
Obviously! If you're ranked, and you lost Saturday, you might as well cancel the rest of your season. The Eeyores have decreed it!
Quote from: MU82 on February 02, 2025, 02:39:17 PMObviously! If you're ranked, and you lost Saturday, you might as well cancel the rest of your season. The Eeyores have decreed it!
I have but I picked Marquette to go 6-14 in the league because I'm smarter than most and knew they sucked before the season started.
There are themes and patterns in most things, including college basketball. Recognize and accept them. Recognize and accept that MU is not exempt from these things. And whatever misery you think you are enduring is not unique to you or MU.
Time to bounce back.
St. Thomas up 14 against NDST
Could they win the Big East?
St. Thomas up 19 at half. Bradley down 9 at UNI at half. Game available on the Deuce
After losing by 23 at home against UIC, Bradley is down 30 at UNI.
Wardle has no clue what he is doing and hasn't used the portal enough. Can't shoot and can't defend. This is a bad team
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 02, 2025, 04:47:33 PMAfter losing by 23 at home against UIC, Bradley is down 30 at UNI.
Wardle has no clue what he is doing and hasn't used the portal enough. Can't shoot and can't defend. This is a bad team
Wardle doesn't want to come home
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 02, 2025, 04:47:33 PMAfter losing by 23 at home against UIC, Bradley is down 30 at UNI.
Wardle has no clue what he is doing and hasn't used the portal enough. Can't shoot and can't defend. This is a bad team
I think the charade is up.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 02, 2025, 06:20:29 PMWardle doesn't want to come home
Have you seen what Shaka's done to the place?
True, it isn't the MU of the good old days...
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 02, 2025, 06:29:16 PMTrue, it isn't the MU of the good old days...
Back when Milwaukee was idyllic and peaceful.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 02, 2025, 06:29:16 PMTrue, it isn't the MU of the good old days...
Indeed. Better times ahead. Enjoy the MKE Inst.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 02, 2025, 06:20:29 PMWardle doesn't want to come home
It's very concerning. If he's not the answer, we might be stuck in basketball purgatory
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 02, 2025, 03:41:22 PMSt. Thomas up 14 against NDST
Could they win the Big East?
As good of a chance as anyone.
Pitt is not a tournament team.
Not a good 1H for the Clones.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 03, 2025, 08:49:54 PMNot a good 1H for the Clones.
Not having Momcilovic for 6 games now has really impacted ISU's offense.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 03, 2025, 09:03:46 PMNot having Momcilovic for 6 games now has really impacted ISU's offense.
It no doubt affects their ability to spread the court, but should a true national contender be getting soundly beaten in multiple games just because they're missing a guy who averaged 10 pts, 3.5 rebs and 1 assist while playing 25 mpg?
We did better when Kolek was out last season.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 03, 2025, 08:49:54 PMNot a good 1H for the Clones.
That Caleb Love shot may have broken their spirits for now.
Woodson: Gone
Neptune: Gone
Who gets these jobs?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 04, 2025, 10:04:49 PMWoodson: Gone
Neptune: Gone
Who gets these jobs?
Will Wade and Chris Beard?
Beard I could see for sure. I wonder if the Clemson coach would bolt?
That 7"2 Spaniard on UCLA has potential.
Bruins beat Mich St.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 04, 2025, 10:04:49 PMWoodson: Gone
Neptune: Gone
Who gets these jobs?
Scott or Bryce Drew at Indiana (BTW, I was stunned when I read IU hasn't won at the Kohl Hohl since 2000, it used to be Bucky couldn't beat IU anywhere, they only beat IU once between 1980 and 1999. Since 2010 Bucky is 22-5 against IU).
Nova? Who knows. The bloom is off the rose for Speedy Claxton. Nova won't hire a scumbag like Will Wade.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 04, 2025, 10:04:49 PMWoodson: Gone
Neptune: Gone
Who gets these jobs?
Hopefully Shaka takes one so we can start over
Also wonder if Adrian Autry gets a third year at Syracuse.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 05, 2025, 07:52:49 AMHopefully Shaka takes one so we can start over
And get Wardle
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 05, 2025, 01:56:13 PMAnd get Wardle
He's lost like 2 straight. I prefer coaches that don't have losing streaks
Quote from: The Sultan on February 05, 2025, 07:57:33 AMAlso wonder if Adrian Autry gets a third year at Syracuse.
He's got Melo Jr on the way.
Today Marquette is one of 18 Locks in ESPN's Neil Paine's Bubble Watch
Quote from: The Sultan on February 05, 2025, 07:57:33 AMAlso wonder if Adrian Autry gets a third year at Syracuse.
He will. With House and revenue sharing programs aren't going to have much flexibility for large buyouts. Autry reportedly makes $3 million/year and is signed through 2028
Illinois about to move to 7-6 in the B18.
The Bradley Barves lost their 3rd straight MVC game. They lost at home last night to Belmont.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 06, 2025, 06:15:19 AMThe Bradley Barves lost their 3rd straight MVC game. They lost at home last night to Belmont.
Belmont auditioning for the Big East.
Wardle practicing his February fade for when he gets the MU gig.
Quote from: tower912 on February 06, 2025, 07:22:18 AMWardle practicing his February fade for when he gets the MU gig.
At least his team has an aircraft carrier
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 06, 2025, 06:15:19 AMThe Bradley Barves lost their 3rd straight MVC game. They lost at home last night to Belmont.
I'm not sure if the spelling error was intentional or not, but its funny either way.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 06, 2025, 07:45:44 AMI'm not sure if the spelling error was intentional or not, but its funny either way.
As a Mets Fan, we call the Atlanta Braves the Barves regularly.
Mick Cronin calls out team. Team goes on a 6 game winning streak.
Crean Buzz Shaka to Indiana, Indiana?
@GoodmanHoops
BREAKING: Indiana head coach Mike Woodson is contemplating stepping down and retiring, sources told @TheFieldOf68
The Hoosiers have lost 6 of their last 7, Woodson has lost the support of high-level boosters and there have been ongoing discussions today about his future, source told the Field of 68.
If Woodson does retire, the current plan would be for him to finish out the season. Indiana faces Michigan on Saturday at Assembly Hall.
Quote from: Pakuni on February 06, 2025, 04:52:05 PMCrean Buzz Shaka to Indiana, Indiana?
@GoodmanHoops
BREAKING: Indiana head coach Mike Woodson is contemplating stepping down and retiring, sources told @TheFieldOf68
The Hoosiers have lost 6 of their last 7, Woodson has lost the support of high-level boosters and there have been ongoing discussions today about his future, source told the Field of 68.
If Woodson does retire, the current plan would be for him to finish out the season. Indiana faces Michigan on Saturday at Assembly Hall.
Another great opportunity for Shaka. Things are aligning for us
Message board denizens fed up with feeding the aircraft carrier and settling for midrange jumpers.
Quote from: tower912 on February 06, 2025, 05:18:38 PMMessage board denizens fed up with feeding the aircraft carrier and settling for midrange jumpers.
Absurd. IU fans don't need no newfangled basketball.
St. Thomas travels to South Dakota State tonight as they look to keep pace with UNO atop the Summit League
Maryland up 11 at Ohio St.
Refs do a terrible job with the and 1 foul calls.
Perhaps I jinxed the Terps. WTF.
Quote from: Pakuni on February 06, 2025, 04:52:05 PMCrean Buzz Shaka to Indiana, Indiana?
@GoodmanHoops
BREAKING: Indiana head coach Mike Woodson is contemplating stepping down and retiring, sources told @TheFieldOf68
The Hoosiers have lost 6 of their last 7, Woodson has lost the support of high-level boosters and there have been ongoing discussions today about his future, source told the Field of 68.
If Woodson does retire, the current plan would be for him to finish out the season. Indiana faces Michigan on Saturday at Assembly Hall.
It's s good thing they gave him another season since they knew Dusty May would wait at FAU for the IU job to open up, being an alumni and former manager...
Maryland is gagging!! Inexcusable.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 06, 2025, 08:08:22 PMMaryland ia gagging!! Inexcusable.
they need to focus!
Quote from: Judge Smails on February 06, 2025, 08:09:21 PMthey need to focus!
Absolutely. I didn't even know they were up 17. Smh.
Wow.
Not exactly a well officiated game.
Holy crap!
Doesn't count if you don't call glass on that
Ultimate gag job.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 06, 2025, 08:10:34 PMI didn't even know they were up 17.
You would have if you focused!
WBB related: Scott Merritt suddenly fired at Gardner-Webb, no reasons given: https://www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/scott-merritt-fired-gardner-webb-womens-basketball/
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 06, 2025, 08:23:32 PMUltimate gag job.
Doesn't help MU's cause, trending to a 10 seed now
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 07, 2025, 07:40:47 AMWBB related: Scott Merritt suddenly fired at Gardner-Webb, no reasons given: https://www.thenexthoops.com/ncaaw/scott-merritt-fired-gardner-webb-womens-basketball/
Quite the trend in the Crean coached players, eh?
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 07, 2025, 08:46:29 AMQuite the trend in the Crean coached players, eh?
of what, becoming coaches? Wardle, Barone, Harris, Townsend, Merritt (Crean's most important recruit), Chapman, Diener (briefly)...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 07, 2025, 09:21:34 AMof what, becoming coaches? Wardle, Barone, Harris, Townsend, Merritt (Crean's most important recruit), Chapman, Diener (briefly)...
Just spit ballin here, but Wardle, Harris, and Merritt have all been in a bit of notable trouble.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 07, 2025, 09:23:03 AMJust spit ballin here, but Wardle, Harris, and Merritt have all been in a bit of notable trouble.
What trouble did Harris get into? I know Barone had drinking issues and after a DUI he got help for it and has been clean for years now. The Wardle thing was a bunch of sh*t (literally and figuratively).
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 07, 2025, 09:43:03 AMWhat trouble did Harris get into? I know Barone had drinking issues and after a DUI he got help for it and has been clean for years now. The Wardle thing was a bunch of sh*t (literally and figuratively).
Yeah, that's my mistake. I was thinking of Barone and applying it to Harris.
Whoopsie Daisy.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 07, 2025, 09:21:34 AMof what, becoming coaches? Wardle, Barone, Harris, Townsend, Merritt (Crean's most important recruit), Chapman, Diener (briefly)...
Wade was definitely Crean's most important recruit.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 07, 2025, 10:59:10 AMWade was definitely Crean's most important recruit.
Wade was the best but I consider the most important to be Merritt as he was the first one under TC, local and the highest ranked at the time the class signed. We weren't supposed to get recruits like Merritt according to experts and his commitment showed MU was going to compete for top rated recruit again. Wade was the lowest ranked recruit when the class was signed (he blew up as a senior, especially that Christmas tourney when he dropped 90 in two games) and he committed to MU right after his buddy ODB did.
https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1887971345457148180?t=XMOkl4skHjG0tvGnDu2mUA&s=19
"I have a hard time believing Shaka Smart will ever leave Marquette because they are paying him big-time money. He has returned to his home state and has really become the best version of himself there. That said, he has to be on the call list."
My take is that if a Shakra doesn't consider transfers for his team sooner than later than he should be considered a transfer
Quote from: AlienWarrior on February 07, 2025, 07:31:48 PMMy take is that if a Shakra doesn't consider transfers for his team sooner than later than he should be considered a transfer
"Shaka does nothing but win! But if he doesn't start winning how I want, then he should hit the road!"
Dayton down 2 with under 2 minutes left on ESPN2 for anyone interested in that kinda thing.
This MSU team is closer to top 30 than top 10
They have no studs
Got fat on a bad big 10 schedule and now look like trash
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 08, 2025, 11:50:23 AMThis MSU team is closer to top 30 than top 10
They have no studs
Got fat on a bad big 10 schedule and now look like trash
You may be right but I think their PG and best defensive player is out.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 08, 2025, 12:00:53 PMYou may be right but I think their PG and best player is out.
They dont have a best player. They play 10 guys that are all the same
and were 9 pt favorites today
Lot of basketball to be played.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 08, 2025, 12:04:40 PMThey dont have a best player. They play 10 guys that are all the same
and were 9 pt favorites today
I meant to say best defensive player. He's arguably their most important player.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 08, 2025, 12:04:40 PMThey dont have a best player. They play 10 guys that are all the same
and were 9 pt favorites today
Richardson is their best player. He's likely a one and done. There are a few of Jason Richardson's sons coming through the pipeline
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 08, 2025, 12:04:40 PMThey dont have a best player. They play 10 guys that are all the same
and were 9 pt favorites today
Look pretty good to me
3 bad possessions in a game and Muggsy's calling game, while PGs is calling some legendary coach's career done. Everyone but Auburn and Duke are no better than the 30th best team in the country.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 08, 2025, 12:04:40 PMThey dont have a best player. They play 10 guys that are all the same
and were 9 pt favorites today
Hey! They covered.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2025, 01:18:42 PMHey! They covered.
speaking of covering, when I saw IU hit a meaningless half court shot at the buzzer to make it a three point final deficit I immediately checked to see if it swung the betting outcome, but the line was 2.5. After hearing about the Nova kid who hit a similar meaningless shot in a loss against UConn last year and got harassed by his own classmates because it meant UConn didn't cover it's almost Pavlovian for me to check the spreads now.
Big game tonight for Bradley to get back on track as they head to Evansville to take on a very bad Purple Aces team. Barves look to get back on track.
In the Summit League, Denver holds a 4-point lead over St. Thomas early in the 2nd half
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 08, 2025, 04:13:44 PMBig game tonight for Bradley to get back on track as they head to Evansville to take on a very bad Purple Aces team. Barves look to get back on track.
In the Summit League, Denver holds a 4-point lead over St. Thomas early in the 2nd half
Wardle's lost 3 games in a row. If that doesn't automatically eliminate him from Broeker's list of potential Shaka replacements I want a new AD.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 08, 2025, 04:14:54 PMWardle's lost 3 games in a row. If that doesn't automatically eliminate him from Broeker's list of potential Shaka replacements I want a new AD.
My top 3 choices are Bruce Pearl, Brad Stevens and Steve Novak
Quote from: wadesworld on February 08, 2025, 04:14:54 PMWardle's lost 3 games in a row. If that doesn't automatically eliminate him from Broeker's list of potential Shaka replacements I want a new AD.
Wardle probably saw it the opposite way, but his win over MU in 2012 was probably the worst thing he could have done for his prospects of one day becoming our coach. It's one of the first things I think of whenever I see him.
Florida panhandling Auburn
Massive 3 for Wade Taylor with 1 second left, to give Buzz and Co. a win at Mizzou.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 08, 2025, 04:54:51 PMMassive 3 for Wade Taylor with 1 second left, to give Buzz and Co. a win at Mizzou.
Be nice to have Buzz back. Too bad we ran him off
St. Thomas tied at 72 with Denver. 1:29 left. Get to Summit TV
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 08, 2025, 04:55:25 PMBe nice to have Buzz back. Too bad we ran him off
Used the portal of the day too often. Didn't develop high schoolers. Poor culture. Didn't respect the Big East. Pass.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2025, 04:57:56 PMUsed the portal of the day too often. Didn't develop high schoolers. Poor culture. Didn't respect the Big East. Pass.
No February fades like Shaka
St. Thomas up 3 with :23 left
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2025, 05:02:07 PMTeam bubble watch, instead.
You laugh but I won't be surprised when we're the trendy 12-seed loser
1-point game in Denver
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 08, 2025, 05:02:38 PMYou laugh but I won't be surprised when we're the trendy 12-seed loser
Somebody has to be.
To listen to some, MU is a likely 12 seed, not an upset candidate for a 12 seed.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2025, 05:04:34 PMSomebody has to be.
To listen to some, MU is a likely 12 seed, not an upset candidate for a 12 seed.
No, we're going to be a 12-seed. And lose to Gonzaga
St. Thomas holds on for a 3-point win at Denver. Would have been a crushing loss at Denver for their Summit League title hopes after losing by 16 at SDSU on Thursday. Gritty win for the Tommies
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 08, 2025, 04:25:49 PMFlorida panhandling Auburn
F'ing Duke is going to be #1 for the foreseeable future with how weak the ACC is. >:(
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 08, 2025, 05:18:11 PMF'ing Duke is going to be #1 for the foreseeable future with how weak the ACC is. >:(
So what? They're the best team in the country.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 08, 2025, 05:18:37 PMSo what? They're the best team in the country.
I agree, but it's still Duke.
I love that Sudanese big man on Duke. I assume he's a one and done. I'd like to have 3 or 4 MU scouts in Sudan/Senegal/Nigeria.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 08, 2025, 06:07:50 PMI love that Sudanese big man on Duke. I assume he's a one and done. I'd like to have 3 or 4 MU scouts in Sudan/Senegal/Nigeria.
We can't do that anymore because of woke getting cancelled
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 08, 2025, 06:11:03 PMWe can't do that anymore because of woke getting cancelled
Has nothing to do with that. One day MU will get a badass Senegalese or Sudanese big man.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 08, 2025, 06:20:17 PMHas nothing to do with that. One day MU will get a badass Senegalese or Sudanese big man.
The NCAA will no longer take foreign players moving forward
I will not stand for this Ousmane Barro erasure.
Quote from: MUfan12 on February 08, 2025, 07:33:28 PMI will not stand for this Ousmane Barro erasure.
(80s music reference coming. Hold on tight)
Show a 'Little Respect', even though they 'Always' 'Love to Hate You.'.
Quote from: MUfan12 on February 08, 2025, 07:33:28 PMI will not stand for this Ousmane Barro erasure.
Oh L'Amour Ousmane Barro.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2025, 04:57:56 PMUsed the portal of the day too often. Didn't develop high schoolers. Poor culture. Didn't respect the Big East. Pass.
The down home lonesome cowboy ain't walking through that door anymore, for which we all should be glad
Great adjustments by Coach Wardle. Barves rolling Evansville.
Badgers getting closer to having home games on our court for the ncaa tournament.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on February 08, 2025, 08:31:04 PMBadgers getting closer to having home games on our court for the ncaa tournament.
Good for them.
Court storm for Clemson vs. Duke. Huh.
Quote from: tower912 on February 08, 2025, 09:46:55 PMCourt storm for Clemson vs. Duke. Huh.
Unranked team beats "best" team after Auburn loses, makes sense.
Edit: unfortunately Arkansas didn't get a chance to storm.
Bradley holds off a 9-15 Evansville team who drops 49 in the 2nd half.
Bradley stands only 2 games behind Drake. The Barves travel to Drake next Sunday to avenge an earlier season loss
Knicks got absolutely dog-walked by the Celtics tonight. Down between 25 and 30 with more than three minutes left. Thibs still didn't play Kolek.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 08, 2025, 04:15:49 PMMy top 3 choices are Bruce Pearl, Brad Stevens and Steve Novak
You have to at least call Billy Donovan.
Quote from: The Sultan on December 15, 2024, 08:21:39 AMSpeaking of UWGB, the Doug Gottleib experiment is so far off to a very poor start at 2-10. To his defense, he had to build a team late in the game, but he's already had to suspend his leading scorer for skipping a shoot around.
Update. They are now 2-23 after stretching their losing streak to 20 games last night.
Their coach went off to New Orleans to do his radio show since they didn't have a game midweek.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 09, 2025, 07:26:57 AMUpdate. They are now 2-23 after stretching their losing streak to 20 games last night.
Their coach went off to New Orleans to do his radio show since they didn't have a game midweek.
Gottleib is just a total clown. And UWGB too if they continue this madness.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 09, 2025, 07:26:57 AMUpdate. They are now 2-23 after stretching their losing streak to 20 games last night.
Their coach went off to New Orleans to do his radio show since they didn't have a game midweek.
At least he tells it like it is
Quote from: HowardsWorld on February 08, 2025, 08:31:04 PMBadgers getting closer to having home games on our court for the ncaa tournament.
As history has shown, it's always worked out for them before...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 09, 2025, 09:27:39 AMAs we know it's always worked out for them before...
Right? They've advanced out of Milwaukee once out of three opportunities
I appreciate how Purdue and Wisconsin keep making MU beating them worth more.
Quote from: tower912 on February 09, 2025, 10:41:43 AMI appreciate how Purdue and Wisconsin keep making MU beating them worth more.
Can't be hard when they get giftwrapped wins every week. Purdue got an insane home whistle against Indiana last week to squeak out a win. UW getting calls like this and playing bad teams without their best players that still somehow wind up being Q1 wins.
Stupid.
https://x.com/FromTheHawkeye/status/1888308358480072949?t=eweLqi7dq6FG-To1HVAdcg&s=19
So, MU'S win looks better.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 09, 2025, 10:54:28 AMCan't be hard when they get giftwrapped wins every week. Purdue got an insane home whistle against Indiana last week to squeak out a win. UW getting calls like this and playing bad teams without their best players that still somehow wind up being Q1 wins.
Stupid.
https://x.com/FromTheHawkeye/status/1888308358480072949?t=eweLqi7dq6FG-To1HVAdcg&s=19
They always get it done.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 09, 2025, 10:54:28 AMCan't be hard when they get giftwrapped wins every week. Purdue got an insane home whistle against Indiana last week to squeak out a win. UW getting calls like this and playing bad teams without their best players that still somehow wind up being Q1 wins.
Stupid.
https://x.com/FromTheHawkeye/status/1888308358480072949?t=eweLqi7dq6FG-To1HVAdcg&s=19
They won by 11 points.
https://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1888702935560761791?t=g9thdd0VoNl8DI5FBZ_auA&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 09, 2025, 04:06:08 PMhttps://x.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1888702935560761791?t=g9thdd0VoNl8DI5FBZ_auA&s=19
Goodman hates Madison and hasn't heard of our February Fade.
Clemson is partitioning North Carolina
Brownell is auditioning for the IU job.
Quote from: tower912 on February 10, 2025, 06:56:28 PMBrownell is auditioning for the IU job.
I mentioned a few weeks ago I could see that. Or maybe he's auditioning for the UNC job?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 10, 2025, 06:58:11 PMI mentioned a few weeks ago I could see that. Or maybe he's auditioning for the UNC job?
Why would either of those programs settle for Brad Brownell?
Holy schitt
https://x.com/Cohete009/status/1889507507460030829?t=YuJVJgOj-SzbvkKlwO92ew&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 11, 2025, 09:01:12 PMHoly schitt
https://x.com/Cohete009/status/1889507507460030829?t=YuJVJgOj-SzbvkKlwO92ew&s=19
We were 4/31 in an NCAA Tournament game by ourselves 10 months ago.
Purdue lost at Michigan proving Purdue sucks
IU about to beat Sparty in Lansing.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 11, 2025, 09:43:26 PMPurdue lost at Michigan proving Purdue sucks
Well they lost to us, so yeah
Quote from: tower912 on February 11, 2025, 09:44:03 PMIU about to beat Sparty in Lansing.
That would be 3 out of 4 for Michigan State. Looks like their February swoon is in full bloom.
Hmmmm, Indiana can still Indiana this
Indiana proving calling timeouts don't mean squat
Indiana also challenging the free throws no matta rule
Indiana isn't a very smart team
Sparty 4-22 from 3. Sounds familiar.
The end of Indiana-Michigan State is a prime example of why the sport sucks at times
Does Izzo look unhappy Tower?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 11, 2025, 10:17:50 PMThe end of Indiana-Michigan State is a prime example of why the sport sucks at times
I cut bait on it at the 2:47 mark. Knew that was going to be a brutal ending.
Wasn't Purdue up big at Michigan? I missed that game. Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 11, 2025, 10:28:21 PMWasn't Purdue up big at Michigan? I missed that game. Ty.
They were up by 11 in the first half and 9 in the second but Michigan caught up with about 6 minutes.
Michigan has a brutal remaining schedule. It includes @OSU, @ MSU a shame games against Illinois, Maryland,and MSU.
In the unbalanced Big 18 schedule, UM got a bad draw with Purdue and MSU being 2 of the 3 teams they have to play twice. Wisconsin only has one against UM, MSU, and Purdue.
Chance for Bradley tonight to get some more momentum as the host a middling Southern Illinois team. Coach Wardle's teams typically peak in February and a win tonight would be 2-straight as heads towards March
Bradley up 7 at half. Patented Wardle Peak in progress
Watching the Villanova/St John's game tonight FS1 put up a graphic showing the projected NCAA seeds for the Big East and had Villanova as a Crown Invitee. Puzzled I googled and found that FOX is hosting a 16 team tournament for schools not invited to The Big Dance with games to be played in Vegas. This is the first I've heard of this rival to the NIT.
Quote from: MU1in77 on February 12, 2025, 08:02:29 PMWatching the Villanova/St John's game tonight FS1 put up a graphic showing the projected NCAA seeds for the Big East and had Villanova as a Crown Invitee. Puzzled I googled and found that FOX is hosting a 16 team tournament for schools not invited to The Big Dance with games to be played in Vegas. This is the first I've heard of this rival to the NIT.
I had no idea as well. Ty.
Quote from: MU1in77 on February 12, 2025, 08:02:29 PMWatching the Villanova/St John's game tonight FS1 put up a graphic showing the projected NCAA seeds for the Big East and had Villanova as a Crown Invitee. Puzzled I googled and found that FOX is hosting a 16 team tournament for schools not invited to The Big Dance with games to be played in Vegas. This is the first I've heard of this rival to the NIT.
Started last year.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 12, 2025, 08:05:16 PMStarted last year.
It was announced last year. The first one will be held this year. College Basketball Crown. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_Basketball_Crown)
Quote from: MU1in77 on February 12, 2025, 08:02:29 PMWatching the Villanova/St John's game tonight FS1 put up a graphic showing the projected NCAA seeds for the Big East and had Villanova as a Crown Invitee. Puzzled I googled and found that FOX is hosting a 16 team tournament for schools not invited to The Big Dance with games to be played in Vegas. This is the first I've heard of this rival to the NIT.
They have been advertising it in games for about a month.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 12, 2025, 08:22:43 PMThey have been advertising it in games for about a month.
It's cute you think people actually pay attention to things
Quote from: MU1in77 on February 12, 2025, 08:02:29 PMWatching the Villanova/St John's game tonight FS1 put up a graphic showing the projected NCAA seeds for the Big East and had Villanova as a Crown Invitee. Puzzled I googled and found that FOX is hosting a 16 team tournament for schools not invited to The Big Dance with games to be played in Vegas. This is the first I've heard of this rival to the NIT.
Big East, Big 10 & Big 12 only.
Bradley with a big win last night. After a bump in the road, Wardle's Warriors appear to be peaking as they head towards Arch Madness
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 13, 2025, 06:40:47 AMBradley with a big win last night. After a bump in the road, Wardle's Warriors appear to be peaking as they head towards Arch Madness
Would be looking forward to a Wardle / Shaka matchup with MU coaching job on the line. That is if MU doesn't end up on the wrong side of the bubble.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 13, 2025, 07:33:16 AMWould be looking forward to a Wardle / Shaka matchup with MU coaching job on the line. That is if MU doesn't end up on the wrong side of the bubble.
We'll have to hope Bradley doesn't win the Valley tourney then. Only way we'll play them in March is if Bradley gets stuck in the CBI with us
This feels like one of the most uneventful nights of college basketball in a while.
Feels almost like the calm before the storm.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 13, 2025, 08:46:45 PMThis feels like one of the most uneventful nights of college basketball in a while.
Feels almost like the calm before the storm.
College Hoops should do a better job of scheduling on Thursdays. Especially in Feb.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 13, 2025, 09:17:02 PMCollege Hoops should do a better job of scheduling on Thursdays. Especially in Feb.
It's not due to a lack of inventory. Would be a good opportunity for AAC, A10, MWC, etc to schedule triple headers.
Two very questionable calls down the stretch in Lincoln,NE.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 13, 2025, 09:17:02 PMCollege Hoops should do a better job of scheduling on Thursdays. Especially in Feb.
LOL
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 13, 2025, 09:17:02 PMCollege Hoops should do a better job of scheduling on Thursdays. Especially in Feb.
Great women's game going on right now between USC and UCLA.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 13, 2025, 09:17:02 PMCollege Hoops should do a better job of scheduling on Thursdays. Especially in Feb.
I rewatched the Bradley-SIU game. The Barves were 14-27 from 3 and 8-10 from the line
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BUT HOW DID THEY DO FROM MID-RANGE???
Quote from: The Sultan on February 14, 2025, 07:54:25 AMBUT HOW DID THEY DO FROM MID-RANGE???
Well, 13-31 from 2. Bring him home, Mike
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 13, 2025, 09:17:02 PMCollege Hoops should do a better job of scheduling on Thursdays. Especially in Feb.
Oh you pooor baaaby!
In a rare move, I am with Muggs on this one. I got the RSV and had a wide open night of hacking my lungs up while hung up on the couch in front of a tv--and really no big games on the slate for mens basketball. That said, UCLA/USC NCAAW was a game!
Quote from: JakeBarnes on February 14, 2025, 10:05:11 AMIn a rare move, I am with Muggs on this one. I got the RSV and had a wide open night of hacking my lungs up while hung up on the couch in front of a tv--and really no big games on the slate for mens basketball. That said, UCLA/USC NCAAW was a game!
I will grant you a dispensation for this occasion but sin no more son. You sinned by agreeing with Muggsy. For your penance, say 3 Our Fathers, three Hail Mary's, and give me $50,
In a blurb about the close NPOY race, Yahoo Sports called their local take-out joint and ordered a couple of random stat salads ...
Flagg could become the first player to average 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block since Penny Hardaway in 1992-93, per CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. And Broome could become the first player to average 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks since Tim Duncan in 1996-97.
Unrelated: For those who might not like that Shaka doesn't get higher-ranked recruits ... Broome was a 3-star recruit who developed into one of the two best players in the country. It happens all over the college basketball landscape every year.
Quote from: MU82 on February 14, 2025, 10:44:22 AMIn a blurb about the close NPOY race, Yahoo Sports called their local take-out joint and ordered a couple of random stat salads ...
Flagg could become the first player to average 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 1 block since Penny Hardaway in 1992-93, per CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. And Broome could become the first player to average 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks since Tim Duncan in 1996-97.
Unrelated: For those who might not like that Shaka doesn't get higher-ranked recruits ... Broome was a 3-star recruit who developed into one of the two best players in the country. It happens all over the college basketball landscape every year.
Exactly! Look at Hunter Dickenson. He came out of HS as a 4 star and has developed into a 5-star a*shole!
Quote from: JakeBarnes on February 14, 2025, 10:47:55 AMExactly! Look at Hunter Dickenson. He came out of HS as a 4 star and has developed into a 5-star a*shole!
Definitely could lose 55% of his last name without anyone caring.
Quote from: tower912 on February 14, 2025, 10:50:46 AMDefinitely could lose 55% of his last name without anyone caring.
Damn you're good at sh!t like this!
Monster game in the Sunmit League tonight as Nebraska-Omaha travels to St. Thomas in a battle for first place. A win for UNO puts them a game ahead of the Tommies and with a win over them in Omaha, they'd be clear 2 games.
The Tommies are favored by 8.5. Game will be on the Summit Network
Wisconsin travels to Purdue for a game that will hurt and help Marquette's cause. Whatever the result, it'll prove Marquette isn't good
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 08:24:19 AMWisconsin travels to Purdue for a game that will hurt and help Marquette's cause. Whatever the result, it'll prove Marquette isn't good
Big game for NCAA tournament placement. Badgers win and they may have the inside track to being placed in Milwaukee and then Indy. Talk about a cakewalk to the final four.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 15, 2025, 08:36:44 AMBig game for NCAA tournament placement. Badgers win and they may have the inside track to being placed in Milwaukee and then Indy. Talk about a cakewalk to the final four.
How would that be a cakewalk? They were in Milwaukee a few years ago and couldn't beat a terrible shooting Iowa State team.
In 2004, they lost in Milwaukee to Pitt.
The only time they came out of Milwaukee was 2014 when they had NBA players on their team
The angst over Madison and their Tourney placement here is almost as funny as the angst over having an upcoming game against a team that has one impressive win.
Madison started 0-2 in the B1G, opening with Illinois and Michigan. They've got fat on a soft schedule, going 9-2 in conference since with the best win being...at USC or at Iowa? Vs Indiana or vs. Nebraska? They will lose a few more with Purdue, Illinois, Oregon, and Michigan State coming up. And if they don't and get Milwaukee, good. It's awesome seeing them lose in front of a home crowd. They aren't that good of a team.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 08:24:19 AMWisconsin travels to Purdue for a game that will hurt and help Marquette's cause. Whatever the result, it'll prove Marquette isn't good
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Quote from: wadesworld on February 15, 2025, 08:57:06 AMThe angst over Madison and their Tourney placement here is almost as funny as the angst over having an upcoming game against a team that has one impressive win.
Madison started 0-2 in the B1G, opening with Illinois and Michigan. They've got fat on a soft schedule, going 9-2 in conference since with the best win being...at USC or at Iowa? Vs Indiana or vs. Nebraska? They will lose a few more with Purdue, Illinois, Oregon, and Michigan State coming up. And if they don't and get Milwaukee, good. It's awesome seeing them lose in front of a home crowd. They aren't that good of a team.
Wondering about UW's placement is a significant issue for many people who have tickets for the NCAA games in Milwaukee. When the Badgers play here it makes the event much different and much less enjoyable.
I think you are overestimating the gap between Purdue and Wisconsin. I think the winner today will have the inside track for a spot in Milwaukee. Most of the higher rated teams will be taking the spots in Raleigh, Lexington, Cleveland, and Wichita.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 15, 2025, 08:36:44 AMBig game for NCAA tournament placement. Badgers win and they may have the inside track to being placed in Milwaukee and then Indy. Talk about a cakewalk to the final four.
I agree about the inside track for Milwaukee, but not necessarily Indy, and definitely not a cakewalk to the Final Four, or even the Sweet 16.
Indy is likely to have some top 10 teams that will have plenty of support. And there is no guarantee that a 3 seed Wisconsin team playing in Milwaukee would be in the Indy region.
Right. Why does anyone believe we care where Madison plays?
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 11:47:00 AMRight. Why does anyone believe we care where Madison plays?
Reading the past few posts I don't understand why Madison fans claim MU fans have an unhealthy obsession with them.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 11:47:00 AMRight. Why does anyone believe we care where Madison plays?
I wouldn't care if I wasn't planning to attend the games.
I enjoy the relatively neutral court atmosphere of the first and second round NCAA games. Having Wisconsin play here, as they have 3 times in the past, makes it less fun for me.
Quote from: wisblue on February 15, 2025, 12:02:18 PMI wouldn't care if I wasn't planning to attend the games.
I enjoy the relatively neutral court atmosphere of the first and second round NCAA games. Having Wisconsin play here, as they have 3 times in the past, makes it less fun for me.
I actually totally get this. I wouldn't want to pay good money to see the Rodents play essentially home games on Marquette's home court, either.
But now I'll do the glass-half-full thing for ya ...
It would be pretty fun to see Madison lose a heartbreaker and get to watch their dopey fans muttering to themselves as they shuffle out of Fiserv on a bummer.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 15, 2025, 08:36:44 AMBig game for NCAA tournament placement. Badgers win and they may have the inside track to being placed in Milwaukee and then Indy. Talk about a cakewalk to the final four.
Why would it be a "cakewalk"? The Rodents ain't very good. Hell, Marquette killed 'em, and lots of Scoopers are convinced that Marquette sucks at basketball.
Quote from: wisblue on February 15, 2025, 12:02:18 PMI wouldn't care if I wasn't planning to attend the games.
I enjoy the relatively neutral court atmosphere of the first and second round NCAA games. Having Wisconsin play here, as they have 3 times in the past, makes it less fun for me.
Less fun seems to be your thing though.
That McGee ejection... 😬😬😬
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 12:42:49 PMThat McGee ejection... 😬😬😬
If you're Brad Davison they let you do it. Clearly illegal because DEI
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 12:42:49 PMThat McGee ejection... 😬😬😬
Right? They teach the nut punch there don't they? Helpful for Purdue.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2025, 12:46:49 PMWhat did he do?
He ran into a screener too hard I guess. It looked like just a regular foul.
Really surprised he got an F2. Past program precedent perhaps?
Vandy up 13 at half at Tennessee. Vols just aren't good and look completely lost
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 12:48:15 PMHe ran into a screener too hard I guess. It looked like just a regular foul.
Like he ran over someone?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2025, 12:58:12 PMLike he ran over someone?
https://x.com/HeatCheckCBB/status/1890834481398808900?t=WSgtxBkAMXGcbn8ofxNMdg&s=19
McNutpunchers gonna McNutpunch.
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Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 15, 2025, 01:00:53 PMMcNutpunchers gonna McNutpunch.
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I guess some scoopers didn't see it and wonder why it was an F2. It took a few of replays before I saw it. Very quick nut punch.
The Wisconsin Way
I didn't know Davison was on staff to teach that technique?
Perfectly executed!
Tonje is on fire. Purdue needs to get it out of his hands.
That McGee ejection was almost as bad as the Toppin ejection two weeks ago
Not sure what we are doing here.
Terrible for the game having ref shows removing players for playing ball
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 01:20:23 PMTonje is on fire. Purdue needs to get it out of his hands.
And start hitting shots.
And despite beating the badgers, they are light years ahead of Marquette at this point of the season.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 15, 2025, 01:32:38 PMThat McGee ejection was almost as bad as the Toppin ejection two weeks ago
Not sure what we are doing here.
Terrible for the game having ref shows removing players for playing ball
It was but Jannikki is killing Purdue right now and probably wouldn't have played much. Purdue isn't a good defensive team.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 15, 2025, 01:44:03 PMAnd despite beating the badgers, they are light years ahead of Marquette at this point of the season.
We need to get back on track. Do not give up.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 15, 2025, 01:44:03 PMAnd despite beating the badgers, they are light years ahead of Marquette at this point of the season.
So many Eeyores around...
Quote from: wisblue on February 15, 2025, 11:01:25 AMWondering about UW's placement is a significant issue for many people who have tickets for the NCAA games in Milwaukee. When the Badgers play here it makes the event much different and much less enjoyable.
I don't lose sleep over it, but it's annoying to see them take over the building MU plays in.
If Madison hosted and MU was placed there, you'd see that sentiment from them as well. Just the nature of a rivalry.
Smith is a fantastic guard
But hes gotta be less unselfish at times. Has random games where he just goes forever without shooting and focuses on feeding TKR(usually a good option still) or role guys(bad)
Wisco took his no passing offense out of the game and Purdue never adjusted
Impressive performance by UW
Shot out of their minds
If Marquette can hang on to a 5 seed they might get to face a 2 seed Wisconsin.
Eye-ore? - you enjoy seeing your rival you beat handily roll on the road at a tough Purdue road game at end of season while Marquette struggles with DePaul at home?
Further proof Marquette sucks
Quote from: MuMark on February 15, 2025, 02:03:51 PMImpressive performance by UW
Shot out of their minds
Been doing that most of the season now.
Tennessee comes back to beat Vandy. Always surprised when a team down double digits at half comes back to win. Happens 1-2 a year and today was one of them
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 08:19:54 AMMonster game in the Sunmit League tonight as Nebraska-Omaha travels to St. Thomas in a battle for first place. A win for UNO puts them a game ahead of the Tommies and with a win over them in Omaha, they'd be clear 2 games.
The Tommies are favored by 8.5. Game will be on the Summit Network
St. Thomas making its way to BE with a win
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 15, 2025, 02:16:10 PMSt. Thomas making its way to BE with a win
They're better than every team in the Big East. Big East is terrible.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 01:45:42 PMSo many Eeyores around...
Just as there are so many Magoos who are blind to what's going on around them.
George Mason improves to 21-5.
Quote from: wisblue on February 15, 2025, 02:25:33 PMJust as there are so many Magoos who are blind to what's going on around them.
8-)
Quote from: wisblue on February 15, 2025, 02:25:33 PMJust as there are so many Magoos who are blind to what's going on around them.
I'm fully aware of Marquette's struggles. I have commented in many topics about them.
But I don't spend off weeks lamenting about how every basketball team is better than the one I follow. And hyping up a reserve guard from UW because he happens to hit a couple shots. It's strange.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 15, 2025, 02:06:38 PMIf Marquette can hang on to a 5 seed they might get to face a 2 seed Wisconsin.
Eye-ore? - you enjoy seeing your rival you beat handily roll on the road at a tough Purdue road game at end of season while Marquette struggles with DePaul at home?
LOL
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 02:28:20 PMI'm fully aware of Marquette's struggles. I have commented in many topics about them.
But I don't spend off weeks lamenting about how every basketball team is better than the one I follow. And hyping up a reserve guard from UW because he happens to hit a couple shots. It's strange.
Agreed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 02:27:23 PMGeorge Mason improves to 21-5.
Just another team MU beat early on that is now better than us.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 15, 2025, 02:32:15 PMJust another team MU beat early on that is now better than us.
We lost that game
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 02:28:20 PMBut I don't spend off weeks lamenting about how every basketball team is better than the one I follow. And hyping up a reserve guard from UW because he happens to hit a couple shots. It's strange.
Wow.A lot of hyperbole there.
I just brought up that a "nearly invisible" player (to use Ken Pom's term) comes off the bench and knocks in 3 3 point shots in a big game. To me that was an important part of the game.
And if you think I have been "lamenting that every team is better" than MU, then you really are a Magoo.
Hate to say it, but that was an impressive win by the Rodents.
They went through a stretch where they missed 8 straight 3s, Crowl got in foul trouble and Nutpuncher II got ejected ... but they recovered to close out the half strong and then Tonje took over in the second half.
Notable: As Purdue fell behind, they missed several 10-17-foot shots. Iron unkind to their midrange game.
Purdue guards are poor defenders. We took advantage of that back before we became the worst team in America, and Madison took advantage of it today.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 02:06:53 PMFurther proof Marquette sucks
This shtick is so old it may have caused the Big Bang.
Quote from: MU82 on February 15, 2025, 02:44:37 PMHate to say it, but that was an impressive win by the Rodents.
They went through a stretch where they missed 8 straight 3s, Crowl got in foul trouble and Nutpuncher II got ejected ... but they recovered to close out the half strong and then Tonje took over in the second half.
Notable: As Purdue fell behind, they missed several 10-17-foot shots. Iron unkind to their midrange game.
Purdue guards are poor defenders. We took advantage of that back before we became the worst team in America, and Madison took advantage of it today.
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Stonehill is up 9-6 on Mercyhurst
Quote from: Johnny B on February 15, 2025, 02:45:53 PMThis shtick is so old it may have caused the Big Bang.
Thanks
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 02:46:15 PM.
Stonehill is up 9-6 on Mercyhurst
We may suck now, but I'm pretty confident we'd still beat Stonehill in a rematch.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 15, 2025, 02:47:50 PMWe may suck now, but I'm pretty confident we'd still beat Stonehill in a rematch.
It's been 9-6 for like an hour
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 02:49:00 PMIt's been 9-6 for like an hour
That sounds like MU's kind of game
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 15, 2025, 02:50:01 PMThat sounds like MU's kind of game
No, they've been shooting 10' shots. Very refreshing ball
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 02:50:57 PMNo, they've been shooting 10' shots. Very refreshing ball
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on February 15, 2025, 02:50:01 PMThat sounds like MU's kind of game
MU is pretty easily the worst team in the country. I wish Broeker and Smart would just cancel the rest of the season so Scoopers can move on to lamenting how bad next season's team will be.
Quote from: MU82 on February 15, 2025, 02:53:05 PMMU is pretty easily the worst team in the country. I wish Broeker and Smart would just cancel the rest of the season so Scoopers can move on to lamenting how bad next season's team will be.
This schtick is so old Jesus farted
Quote from: MU82 on February 15, 2025, 02:53:05 PMMU is pretty easily the worst team in the country. I wish Broeker and Smart would just cancel the rest of the season so Scoopers can move on to lamenting how bad next season's team will be.
Already been done. Get with the program.
Quote from: wisblue on February 15, 2025, 02:43:09 PMWow.A lot of hyperbole there.
I just brought up that a "nearly invisible" player (to use Ken Pom's term) comes off the bench and knocks in 3 3 point shots in a big game. To me that was an important part of the game.
And if you think I have been "lamenting that every team is better" than MU, then you really are a Magoo.
Ahh.... Sure. You were just using Ken Pim's term. 🙄🙄🙄
Houston looks like they're gonna take out Zona in Tuscon.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 03:06:38 PMHouston looks like they're gonna take out Zona in Tuscon.
Stonehill is up 24-21 over Mercyhurst
Who ya got Auburn or Bama?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 03:08:35 PMWho ya got Auburn or Bama?
Where is it today? I'll take Auburn either way. I know they play twice yet though! Fun stuff.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2025, 03:09:23 PMWhere is it today? I'll take Auburn either way. I know they play twice yet though! Fun stuff.
At Bama.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 03:08:35 PMWho ya got Auburn or Bama?
I don't know who'll win but a measles outbreak is a likely result with that many rednecks in one arena
Quote from: The Sultan on February 15, 2025, 02:57:30 PMAhh.... Sure. You were just using Ken Pim's term. 🙄🙄🙄
I did not use "Ken Pim's" term when I mentioned the name.
I was just noting that a scrub off the bench hit some big shots in a big game that were a significant contribution to the win.
The guy had scored 17 points in conference play up to today, most of them in garbage time in blowout games.
Auburn with a pretty strong start. Broome is a problem. Always nice to have a guy you can just dump the ball to in the mid-post.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 03:42:09 PMAuburn with a pretty strong start. Broome is a problem. Always nice to have a guy you can just dump the ball to in the mid-post.
Western Carolina up 5 against The Citadel
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 04:12:36 PMWestern Carolina up 5 against The Citadel
Citadel my father's alma mater, so I was born in a military base.
Cincinnati up 3 at Iowa State with 15 minutes left. Given Otz is from the area and is in the midst of a February fade, I could see him taking the Marquette job
Quote from: Johnny B on February 15, 2025, 02:45:53 PMThis shtick is so old it may have caused the Big Bang.
Sheldon?
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 15, 2025, 04:24:37 PMCitadel my father's alma mater, so I was born in a military base.
No surprise. You check all the boxes for a military brat.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 15, 2025, 04:26:41 PMCincinnati up 3 at Iowa State with 15 minutes left. Given Otz is from the area and is in the midst of a February fade, I could see him taking the Marquette job
Between this, and Alabama losing at half, I wonder if there is a problem with Wisconsin's water supply.
Iowa State now up 4, so Otz isn't a candidate anymore
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 15, 2025, 04:28:06 PMNo surprise. You check all the boxes for a military brat.
That is why the bong is my therapy
Georgia crapped the bed in Athens. That team has collapsed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 04:35:08 PMGeorgia crapped the bed in Athens. That team has collapsed.
They lost to MU. They stink.
The only way you could make the sidelines of this Bama/Auburn game more unlikeable is if you threw a Drew brother on each bench.
Quote from: MU82 on February 15, 2025, 02:44:37 PMHate to say it, but that was an impressive win by the Rodents.
They went through a stretch where they missed 8 straight 3s, Crowl got in foul trouble and Nutpuncher II got ejected ... but they recovered to close out the half strong and then Tonje took over in the second half.
Notable: As Purdue fell behind, they missed several 10-17-foot shots. Iron unkind to their midrange game.
Purdue guards are poor defenders. We took advantage of that back before we became the worst team in America, and Madison took advantage of it today.
Yet another season this board throws dirt on Bucky and Gard and they prove us wrong again.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 15, 2025, 05:02:29 PMYet another season this board throws dirt on Bucky and Gard and they prove us wrong again.
I'll be happy to have Gard at UW for as long as they want to keep him there.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 15, 2025, 05:02:29 PMYet another season this board throws dirt on Bucky and Gard and they prove us wrong again.
lmfao
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 15, 2025, 05:02:29 PMYet another season this board throws dirt on Bucky and Gard and they prove us wrong again.
Gard always gets it done
Wow. Crazy call in the Bama/Auburn game.
These 2 teams are very good. Surprised Purdue beat Alabama.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2025, 05:22:24 PMThese 2 teams are very good. Surprised Purdue beat Alabama.
Stuff happens. The distance between teams isn't always that great
Mazara not showing much maturity for a 25:year old.
College basketball betting has had its up and downs for me
The one constant. Pounding overs in Bama games.
Good lord. Them and Auburn missed about 15 lay ups/dunks. Ton of missed free throws. 75 pts at half.
Cleared the 98 needed in the second half and then some.
Such a chaotic pace its in play even when they shoot terribly.
Quote from: wisblue on February 15, 2025, 12:02:18 PMI wouldn't care if I wasn't planning to attend the games.
I enjoy the relatively neutral court atmosphere of the first and second round NCAA games. Having Wisconsin play here, as they have 3 times in the past, makes it less fun for me.
Maybe you can go watch 10 seed UConn beat 2 seed UW in Milwaukee (if that's even possible). That would make for a good use of the tickets.
Now that was a Moser choke job
Oklahoma can have fun in the NIT
This is apparently real (you never know with Twitter). Terrance Shannon Jr. got his jersey retired and it was unveiled upside down 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
https://x.com/ALionEye/status/1890943795648246171?t=Zbxbl9EpRMMbRMbQoIG5_w&s=19
Good thing the number looks the same either way.
MSU probably sneaks ahead of Marquette after snatching another Q1 win at Illinois, but Texas is up 4 on Kentucky with 1:35 left. That would be a nice result for our chances at a protected seed.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2025, 09:19:48 PMMSU probably sneaks ahead of Marquette after snatching another Q1 win at Illinois, but Texas is up 4 on Kentucky with 1:35 left. That would be a nice result for our chances at a protected seed.
Worried.
Kentucky suxs
Texas holds 'em.
But at the cost of a cover!
https://x.com/CFBBluePrint/status/1890967160450621510?t=H6fcA9ACm94ZPq6mkHlyyQ&s=19
Caleb Lohner, former Baylor Bear that played against Marquette 2 seasons ago, currently plays for Utah. They are on ESPN against Kansas and the broadcast mentioned that he played some football this year, so I looked it up...sure enough...he scored 4 TDs for the Utes this season.
Pretty cool!
Self should have been tossed there.
Utah might want to get their heads out of their asses? 6 mins without a point?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 10:59:42 PMUtah might want to get their heads out of their asses? 6 mins without a point?
Illinois didn't score in the final 8:29 against Michigan State. Some pathetic offense tonight.
Sweet Jesus!! Why is this guy in the game?? 1-9 from the FT line??
Count that. U of U may get this one.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 11:16:58 PMSweet Jesus!! Why is this guy in the game?? 1-9 from the FT line??
39% on the year. Gotta just be playing the odds at this point. He's due to make his next few based on the percentages lol
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 15, 2025, 11:19:01 PM39% on the year. Gotta just be playing the odds at this point. He's due to make his next few based on the percentages lol
The guy makes Theo John look like Steph Curry. He had no business being on the floor. You sub d for o.
Haha!! Nice job using the weave KU for 10 secs, down 7 with 25 secs to go.
Self / Kansas sux
Nice result for Marquette!
Kansas looks nothing like a protected seed.
Suck that Self.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 15, 2025, 10:59:42 PMUtah might want to get their heads out of their asses? 6 mins without a point?
Willard like
Quote from: MUfan12 on February 15, 2025, 02:00:55 PMI don't lose sleep over it, but it's annoying to see them take over the building MU plays in.
If Madison hosted and MU was placed there, you'd see that sentiment from them as well. Just the nature of a rivalry.
based on ncaa criteria, Madison doesn't check the boxes to be a host city. Fiserv Forum and hotel availability in Milwaukee's favor.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 15, 2025, 02:28:44 PMLOL
pointwarrior is correct. Odd comment by you, once again
Yesterday was a great reminder of the often randomness and chaos of the sport
Quote from: Viper on February 16, 2025, 07:57:34 AMbased on ncaa criteria, Madison doesn't check the boxes to be a host city. Fiserv Forum and hotel availability in Milwaukee's favor.
That's not why they don't host. They just don't have the availability with the WIAA boy's and Big Ten hockey tournaments. That's also why the WIAA girls moved to Green Bay.
Otherwise, Madison is just fine as a host city - I mean they are hosting games in Providence this year.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 16, 2025, 08:19:41 AMThat's not why they don't host. They just don't have the availability with the WIAA boy's and Big Ten hockey tournaments. That's also why the WIAA girls moved to Green Bay.
Otherwise, Madison is just fine as a host city - I mean they are hosting games in Providence this year.
Madison isn't as cosmopolitan as Providence or Greensboro or Spokane
His RED BIL told him they don't have the infrastructure.
Bradley travels to Drake today. Drake currently holds a 2-game lead over the Barves. Great opportunity for the Fighting Wardles to put some pressure on Drake.
A win by Drake puts them in the driver seat to win the league and likely ends the Barves chance at a regular season title and little chance for Coach Wardle to get the Indiana job
St. Thomas beat UNO last night giving them the inside track to win the Summit and likely a date in Milwaukee for the NCAA Tournament
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 16, 2025, 11:41:12 AMSt. Thomas beat UNO last night giving them the inside track to win the Summit and likely a date in Milwaukee for the NCAA Tournament
They have won at Milwaukee before
Memphis losing by 4 at half (technically by 11.5 as they're 7.5 favorites) to a weak Wichita St. team, Memphis sux
Really good opportunity for them to audition for the ascension to the Big East as well.
All kidding aside, qualifying for the tournament this quickly would be a nice accomplishment. My guess is, if they keep this up, they'll be in the MVC or A10 within the next five years or so.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 16, 2025, 11:39:25 AMBradley travels to Drake today. Drake currently holds a 2-game lead over the Barves. Great opportunity for the Fighting Wardles to put some pressure on Drake.
A win by Drake puts them in the driver seat to win the league and likely ends the Barves chance at a regular season title and little chance for Coach Wardle to get the Indiana job
Hopefully Bradley can channel their inner Kendrick Lamar.
The wins have always been good, but now they look as good as possible. A win over each of the Top 3 in the Big Ten. Could not have aged better for the Golden Eagles. I have a hard time believing that resume won't find it's way into the Top 16, some way, somehow when all is said and done. Win at least 2 of our last 3 Q1s and let's roll!
https://x.com/itsAntWright/status/1891166665083081180?t=5lSrLL0HPmJjboAG6_G-hw&s=19
Also 15 of the 18 teams in the Big Ten are Q1 games on the road. They did an unbelievable job of masking their bad teams with good metrics.
We needed that for our bottom tier. They didn't come through.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 16, 2025, 12:05:59 PMThe wins have always been good, but now they look as good as possible. A win over each of the Top 3 in the Big Ten. Could not have aged better for the Golden Eagles. I have a hard time believing that resume won't find it's way into the Top 16, some way, somehow when all is said and done. Win at least 2 of our last 3 Q1s and let's roll!
https://x.com/itsAntWright/status/1891166665083081180?t=5lSrLL0HPmJjboAG6_G-hw&s=19
Proof that UW is easily a top 2 team in the B1G. Gard always gets it done.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 16, 2025, 12:47:44 PMProof that UW is easily a top 2 team in the B1G. Gard always gets it done.
Ok
Quote from: wadesworld on February 16, 2025, 12:47:44 PMProof that UW is easily a top 2 team in the B1G. Gard always gets it done.
Ant spent a LOT of time bashing UConn last year. Wonder what non-Big 18 team he's bashing this year. Assume it's Duke
Memphis on paper is a horrible matchup for MU. Will be interesting to see how the end of this game plays out for seeding purposes.
Memphis is a top 5 3 point shooting team in the country and right around the seed range of a possible 2nd round matchup for MU.
Overtime!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 16, 2025, 01:13:44 PMMemphis on paper is a horrible matchup for MU. Will be interesting to see how the end of this game plays out for seeding purposes.
Memphis is a top 5 3 point shooting team in the country and right around the seed range of a possible 2nd round matchup for MU.
Marquette has not played good basketball recently. But we are more than capable of waking up. It obviously starts with Kam but when we're right, no one scares me.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 16, 2025, 01:18:36 PMMarquette has not played good basketball recently. But we are more than capable of waking up. It obviously starts with Kam but when we're right, no one scares me.
I agree. Just as far as paper matchups go, Memphis is 3rd in America from 3 point land and has both size and athleticism to pair with that.
The one thing we have going for us, even through the struggles, and probably why all our games are close, is that Marquette is 2nd in America in Turnover Margin behind only UC San Diego.
Memphis has a lot of talent and athleticism but abysmal coaching. I have no idea what they are doing offensively.
Bradley is 4-7 from and made their last 3 to knot things up at 22 at Drake. Wardle to IU gaining steam
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 16, 2025, 01:28:08 PMMemphis has a lot of talent and athleticism but abysmal coaching. I have no idea what they are doing offensively.
Kinda the story for the whole Penny era.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 16, 2025, 01:29:27 PMBradley is 4-7 from and made their last 3 to knot things up at 22 at Drake. Wardle to IU gaining steam
The number 1 3 point shooting team in America ⬆️
Wow. Have you watched their possessions in overtime? I guess Penny's plan is let's just iso ball and jack up contested threes? Crazy.
Memphis sux
Bradley up one at half
Kansas, Kentucky, Arizona and Memphis all losing this weekend is helpful.
Going to need that Nova game Friday.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 16, 2025, 01:48:11 PMWardle will get it done
Historically, his teams peak in late-February and into March
Damn. How do you short arm a 6 foot jumper? Smh.
Bradley beats Drake. Puts Bradley squarely in the Milwaukee part of the bracket. Also makes Wardle the prohibitive favorite to get the IU job. Tick, tick, tick Mike
Good thing Marquette can't play in Milwaukee because I would hate to face a Bradley or St. Thomas buzzsaw.
Of course I probably shouldn't make the assumption that Marquette makes the tournament.
Nebraska with a 21 point 1st half against Northwestern. Rough rough half for a team that sits firmly in the bubble.
Definitely way too early for me to mention this, but I'll do it anyways.
There is something happening up in the frozen tundra 👀
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 16, 2025, 03:23:06 PMDefinitely way too early for me to mention this, but I'll do it anyways.
There is something happening up in the frozen tundra 👀
Green Bay is winning
MU is fortunate to have not scheduled the Phoenix.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 16, 2025, 03:05:42 PMGood thing Marquette can't play in Milwaukee because I would hate to face a Bradley or St. Thomas buzzsaw.
Of course I probably shouldn't make the assumption that Marquette makes the tournament.
Does Shaka keep his job if we lose 2 in a row to the Tommies?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 16, 2025, 01:30:49 PMThe number 1 3 point shooting team in America ⬆️
Wardle to first place in Reekers gourd gaining steam. Can he displace Willie? Highly unlikely, but a good solid lock that whenever Willie posts, Reeker stalks, and whenever somebody posts about Wardle, Reeker lurks. Have yo hand it to Reeker, he has finally developed a two track mind.
Quote from: willie warrior on February 16, 2025, 03:37:24 PMWardle to first place in Reekers gourd gaining steam. Can he displace Willie? Highly unlikely, but a good solid lock that whenever Willie posts, Reeker stalks, and whenever somebody posts about Wardle, Reeker lurks. Have yo hand it to Reeker, he has finally developed a two track mind.
Irony.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 16, 2025, 03:43:09 PMIrony.
Listen, I don't have the basketball knowledge of Wingdings. His in-depth analysis of the game is unmatched.
Quote from: willie warrior on February 16, 2025, 03:37:24 PMWardle to first place in Reekers gourd gaining steam. Can he displace Willie? Highly unlikely, but a good solid lock that whenever Willie posts, Reeker stalks, and whenever somebody posts about Wardle, Reeker lurks. Have yo hand it to Reeker, he has finally developed a two track mind.
Don't you have him on ignore? 🤔
Quote from: wadesworld on February 16, 2025, 04:22:35 PMDon't you have him on ignore? 🤔
My guess is he doesn't know how it works
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 16, 2025, 04:41:07 PMMy guess is he doesn't know how it works
Thought he'd commented thanking someone for quoting Rico so he could see Rico's comment, since he had Rico on ignore. Now he knows everything Rico is posting about. Weird.
UWGB is such a hot topic that even LeBron James had to weigh in.
https://x.com/KingJames/status/1891540489859420610?t=SAGM4K1XpxXEOws7SAH4jA&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 17, 2025, 03:35:57 PMUWGB is such a hot topic that even LeBron James had to weigh in.
https://x.com/KingJames/status/1891540489859420610?t=SAGM4K1XpxXEOws7SAH4jA&s=19
Hilarious coming from Bronnie James's father.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 16, 2025, 04:22:35 PMDon't you have him on ignore? 🤔
Saw his post in anothers quote. He is on ignore. My arent you curious. Still think that it is hilarious that whenever I post he is right there with a post. Living rent free in his mind. Hope that is not happening for you also.
Quote from: willie warrior on February 17, 2025, 04:29:35 PMSaw his post in anothers quote. He is on ignore. My arent you curious. Still think that it is hilarious that whenever I post he is right there with a post. Living rent free in his mind. Hope that is not happening for you also.
How do you know if he's on ignore? Not every post he makes is quoted by other people...
Quote from: wadesworld on February 17, 2025, 04:37:25 PMHow do you know if he's on ignore? Not every post he makes is quoted by other people...
Listen, Wingdings knows a lot.
I won't quote you so wild Willie doesn't have to see what you're saying. But you're right.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 17, 2025, 04:13:00 PMHilarious coming from Bronnie James's father.
I can't decide. Would that be "ironic" or "hypocritical"?
Quote from: The Sultan on February 16, 2025, 08:19:41 AMThat's not why they don't host. They just don't have the availability with the WIAA boy's and Big Ten hockey tournaments. That's also why the WIAA girls moved to Green Bay.
Otherwise, Madison is just fine as a host city - I mean they are hosting games in Providence this year.
Never understood why WIAA puts their showcase basketball stare tournament the Th-Sat of 1st/2nd round of NCAAs. Can they not move it back a week?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 17, 2025, 05:01:10 PMI can't decide. Would that be "ironic" or "hypocritical"?
Ironic. Except LeBron knows it's ironic. He's taking a shot at Gottlieb who spends a good portion of his talk loud show ripping LeBron and Bronny saying Bronny got drafted even though he didn't deserve to, kind of like Gottlieb got a job he didn't deserve.
The good news is, so far, it doesn't appear the GOAT's kid is a coke head like Air Jordan's kid
Quote from: MUDPT on February 17, 2025, 05:04:13 PMNever understood why WIAA puts their showcase basketball stare tournament the Th-Sat of 1st/2nd round of NCAAs. Can they not move it back a week?
No. They have to keep the building available for the Big Ten hockey tournament. As it stands, my understanding is if the Badgers host the championship, the WIAA would have to move their tournament up a day.
The only real solution is to move their tournament venue. But where? The girls are in Green Bay. I doubt Fiserv is interested.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 17, 2025, 05:05:22 PMIronic. Except LeBron knows it's ironic. He's taking a shot at Gottlieb who spends a good portion of his talk loud show ripping LeBron and Bronny saying Bronny got drafted even though he didn't deserve to, kind of like Gottlieb got a job he didn't deserve.
The good news is, so far, it doesn't appear the GOAT's kid is a coke head like Air Jordan's kid
Ah didn't even think of that part of things. Explains the Tweet better then.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 17, 2025, 05:15:22 PMNo. They have to keep the building available for the Big Ten hockey tournament. As it stands, my understanding is if the Badgers host the championship, the WIAA would have to move their tournament up a day.
The only real solution is to move their tournament venue. But where? The girls are in Green Bay. I doubt Fiserv is interested.
I honestly don't know. I'd assume the Al is too small? Panther Arena? Although Madison people tend to fear coming into scary Milwaukee, so maybe other parts of the state would be too.
I'd assume you don't need a 17K arena, but probably need 7K+.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 17, 2025, 05:05:22 PMIronic. Except LeBron knows it's ironic. He's taking a shot at Gottlieb who spends a good portion of his talk loud show ripping LeBron and Bronny saying Bronny got drafted even though he didn't deserve to, kind of like Gottlieb got a job he didn't deserve.
The good news is, so far, it doesn't appear the GOAT's kid is a coke head like Air Jordan's kid
LOL. Didn't expect a pot-shot at Michael Jordan in this thread.
MJ's a billionaire, you shouldn't let him live rent free in your head.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on February 17, 2025, 07:00:04 PMLOL. Didn't expect a pot-shot at Michael Jordan in this thread.
MJ's a billionaire, you shouldn't let him live rent free in your head.
Uh...what?
Over the weekend. Niagara hosted Mount St. Mary's. Niagara up 3, so naturally they foul with 5 seconds left. MSM hits the first and then misses the second intentionally. MSM then grabs the offensive rebound and passes to a wide-open shooter, who nails the game-winning 3.
Quote from: MU82 on February 18, 2025, 12:43:58 AMOver the weekend. Niagara hosted Mount St. Mary's. Niagara up 3, so naturally they foul with 5 seconds left. MSM hits the first and then misses the second intentionally. MSM then grabs the offensive rebound and passes to a wide-open shooter, who nails the game-winning 3.
It seems like it is more and more standard now, even though the math has never said that it is the optimal strategy. End of games take forever now.
Fouling intentionally up by 3 (and doing it too early) backfired on UConn in the OT against Seton Hall too.
Quote from: MU82 on February 18, 2025, 12:43:58 AMOver the weekend. Niagara hosted Mount St. Mary's. Niagara up 3, so naturally they foul with 5 seconds left. MSM hits the first and then misses the second intentionally. MSM then grabs the offensive rebound and passes to a wide-open shooter, who nails the game-winning 3.
What I am hearing is that Niagara falls.
I have seen several teams this year while up 3, fouling with 5-15 seconds left. It completely defeats the purpose if potentially sealing the game.
Then it just becomes a FT contest and it can always go sideways.
Quote from: We R Final Four on February 18, 2025, 08:53:46 AMI have seen several teams this year while up 3, fouling with 5-15 seconds left. It completely defeats the purpose if potentially sealing the game.
Then it just becomes a FT contest and it can always go sideways.
What do you believe is the ideal time to foul up 3, WAFF? Sounds like less than 5 seconds?
The situation that happened to Niagara was the exact scenario Majerus used in explaining why he never fouled up 3. "The only way you can lose in regulation time is by giving up 4 points on that possession."
Never foul in the backcourt. Under 7 seconds in the frontcourt I would.
Sucks what happened to Niagara, but those situations are few and far between.
UConn at home down at half. Hurley / Uconn sux
Purdue trying to help MU.
Sparty now imposing their will. Pushing the ball, winding up the Izzone.
Who do we want in this game?
MU wants Purdue. I want Sparty.
Miss St. took out A&M.
Nm
BYU up 47-27 on Kansas. :)
Ty, BYU.
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Quote from: tower912 on February 18, 2025, 06:25:49 PMPurdue trying to help MU.
But ended up helping Wisconsin.
I guess Illinois had some guys out tonight, but that tean is falling fast.
UCLA with one of the biggest free throws line gag jobs you will see in that second half
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 18, 2025, 11:56:25 PMUCLA with one of the biggest free throws line gag jobs you will see in that second half
They lost!?!
Wow. I gave up on that one when they went up 17 in the first half. That's a bad loss at home to a very disappointing MN team.
Whoa. I assumed that was an autowin for the Bruins.
That Mississippi St. team is interesting. Hubbard can really ball.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 18, 2025, 11:59:54 PMThey lost!?!
Wow. I have up on that one when they went up 17 in the first half. That's a bad loss at home to a very disappointing MN team.
That gopher team playing a lot better the last month+
But yeah. They let Dawson go for 25 in the second half and UClA was 5/15 from the line in 2nd half. MIss every late one. Gagged it.
Is Zippy still alive? Akron has won 14 straight.
Rooting interest for tonight.
Go Vandy! vs. Kentucky
Go Bama! vs. Mizzou
Go DePaul! vs. St. John's
Any others?
Go Bradley! vs. Illinois State for Rico
Quote from: MU82 on February 18, 2025, 10:27:31 AMWhat do you believe is the ideal time to foul up 3, WAFF? Sounds like less than 5 seconds?
The situation that happened to Niagara was the exact scenario Majerus used in explaining why he never fouled up 3. "The only way you can lose in regulation time is by giving up 4 points on that possession."
Ideally, 3-5 seconds.....prior to the genesis of the potential game tying 3. Surprised how poorly teams are attempting to execute this strategy. Either fouling way too soon, fouling in shooting motion, etc.
Letting the other team get off a good looking 3 in a risk........tip in/tip out on a missed FT is a risk.......fouling on a 3 is a risk.
Need to minimize that risk dependent on the circumstances.
Quote from: We R Final Four on February 19, 2025, 12:13:03 PMIdeally, 3-5 seconds.....prior to the genesis of the potential game tying 3. Surprised how poorly teams are attempting to execute this strategy. Either fouling way too soon, fouling in shooting motion, etc.
Letting the other team get off a good looking 3 in a risk........tip in/tip out on a missed FT is a risk.......fouling on a 3 is a risk.
Need to minimize that risk dependent on the circumstances.
Thanks.
I wish somebody had done a more recent study on what the best strategy really is. The only one that I know that's out there had it as a toss-up.
I like to think that if I were coaching, I'd do it on a case-by-case basis - How is this opponent shooting? How are we rebounding against them? Etc. But if there's no set strategy it invites on-the-fly emotional decisions, and those probably aren't good, either.
From Yahoo Sports:
The top-ranked Auburn Tigers, who earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA's early bracket reveal, are extremely good.* They're also extremely old.
The average age of Auburn's starting five (23.2) is nearly the same as the average age of the NBA Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (24.1).
Chad Baker-Mazara: 25 (Super Senior)
Denver Jones: 24 (Super Senior)
Dylan Cardwell: 23 (Super Senior)
Johni Broome: 22 (Super Senior)
Miles Kelly: 22 (Senior)
Seven of the nine players averaging 10+ minutes per game for No. 1 Auburn are seniors (or super seniors). That's two more than No. 2 Florida and No. 3 Duke have in their rotations, combined.
Auburn's roster reflects the current state of college basketball, where unlimited transfers and NIL money have allowed programs to build experienced rosters on the strength of veteran talent.
Sure, some powerhouses still rely on one-and-done players, but countering that youth with maturity is a new recipe for success, and teams can recruit new upperclassmen each year in what is essentially free agency.
To wit, eight of the 15 players who've suited up for Auburn are upperclassmen transfers, and the Tigers aren't alone. No. 4 Alabama, their SEC rival, has six such players. No. 9 St. John's, enjoying their best season in decades, has seven.
Quote from: MU82 on February 19, 2025, 01:37:27 PMI wish somebody had done a more recent study on what the best strategy really is. The only one that I know that's out there had it as a toss-up.
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.13289
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Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 19, 2025, 01:44:44 PMhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.13289
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I was told there would be no math on this fan site. >:(
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 19, 2025, 01:44:44 PMhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.13289
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I'm not enough of a math guy or data guy to know if this person's methodology was good or not.
After reading the full report, he suggests to foul up 3 with 6-9 seconds left on the game clock as long as there are at least 3 seconds left on the shot clock (or if the shot clock is turned off) OR to foul with 12+ seconds on the game clock.
The latter goes against conventional wisdom, and even the 6-9 seconds seems a little early ... but who knows?
He also acknowledges that the data doesn't account for information such as if the trailing team is a very good rebounding team.
I'd be hesitant to rely on this information ... but I did ask if there had been a more recent study, and you provided it. So thanks.
Quote from: MU82 on February 19, 2025, 01:39:18 PMFrom Yahoo Sports:
The top-ranked Auburn Tigers, who earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA's early bracket reveal, are extremely good.* They're also extremely old.
The average age of Auburn's starting five (23.2) is nearly the same as the average age of the NBA Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (24.1).
Chad Baker-Mazara: 25 (Super Senior)
Denver Jones: 24 (Super Senior)
Dylan Cardwell: 23 (Super Senior)
Johni Broome: 22 (Super Senior)
Miles Kelly: 22 (Senior)
Seven of the nine players averaging 10+ minutes per game for No. 1 Auburn are seniors (or super seniors). That's two more than No. 2 Florida and No. 3 Duke have in their rotations, combined.
Auburn's roster reflects the current state of college basketball, where unlimited transfers and NIL money have allowed programs to build experienced rosters on the strength of veteran talent.
Sure, some powerhouses still rely on one-and-done players, but countering that youth with maturity is a new recipe for success, and teams can recruit new upperclassmen each year in what is essentially free agency.
To wit, eight of the 15 players who've suited up for Auburn are upperclassmen transfers, and the Tigers aren't alone. No. 4 Alabama, their SEC rival, has six such players. No. 9 St. John's, enjoying their best season in decades, has seven.
Tonje for UW is what, 24, 25? All their big guys are true or 5th yr seniors. I mentioned here prior that Tonje could ball and RED signing him was big for Gard after losing Hepburn...but it's not just that. He's experienced. Doesn't get rattled. I've noticed the same w/Auburn. Their game at 'Bama? Took the crowd out for the most part. Contrast to Duke. They start 3 fresh, I believe. I don't see Duke going deep for two reasons...ACC is a mirage. Weak. And, experience (age) at tourney time is huge.
Next season sees the end of the COVID season. Fewer 24-5 year-olds going forward.
I was also puzzling about the part of the "fouling up by 3":study dealing with fouls with more than 10 seconds left in the game.
Is there any coach that would say that he would foul intentionally that early? I would expect that most, if not all, fouls committed with that much time left were not intentional.
Quote from: tower912 on February 19, 2025, 06:07:19 PMNext season sees the end of the COVID season. Fewer 24-5 year-olds going forward.
Too bad. Wanted to see Nigel James try and take to the hoop against Alcindor
Anyway, Bradley travels to Illinois State tonight at 7PM on CBSS.
The Barves look to avoid a letdown after beating Drake this weekend.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 19, 2025, 06:11:04 PMToo bad. Wanted to see Nigel James try and take to the hoop against Alcindor
Nope. In that match up, Nigel would get Kareem-ed.
Quote from: tower912 on February 19, 2025, 06:07:19 PMNext season sees the end of the COVID season. Fewer 24-5 year-olds going forward.
Until they approve 5 years of eligibility.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 19, 2025, 06:11:51 PMAnyway, Bradley travels to Illinois State tonight at 7PM on CBSS.
The Barves look to avoid a letdown after beating Drake this weekend.
The
what?
In a classic example of schadenfreude, take a look at the NC St./UNC game on ESPN. 67-43 UNC as of now. NC St is 10-15, 3-11. Yeah, I know...a lot of good that does Marquette now, but again...schadenfreude works for me here.
Probably hit the portal hard and are waiting for the pieces to fall into place.
Quote from: Viper on February 19, 2025, 06:05:23 PMTonje for UW is what, 24, 25? All their big guys are true or 5th yr seniors. I mentioned here prior that Tonje could ball and RED signing him was big for Gard after losing Hepburn...but it's not just that. He's experienced. Doesn't get rattled. I've noticed the same w/Auburn. Their game at 'Bama? Took the crowd out for the most part. Contrast to Duke. They start 3 fresh, I believe. I don't see Duke going deep for two reasons...ACC is a mirage. Weak. And, experience (age) at tourney time is huge.
You dont even attempt to hide your live for Red on here.
Quote from: wisblue on February 19, 2025, 06:10:18 PMIs there any coach that would say that he would foul intentionally that early? I would expect that most, if not all, fouls committed with that much time left were not intentional.
Maybe they should study more data before answering.
Barves down 8 at half to the Redbirds
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 19, 2025, 08:11:04 PMBarves down 8 at half to the Redbirds
Wardle don't want to come home, what is his Willard Bradley nickname?
How many tries to figure out Wardle?
I don't remember who it was that said they'd love to get Mizzou in a second round matchup. Count me as a hard, hard pass on wanting that.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 19, 2025, 08:28:04 PMI don't remember who it was that said they'd love to get Mizzou in a second round matchup. Count me as a hard, hard pass on wanting that.
39 pts in 13 mins is pretty good. That team is explosive.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 19, 2025, 08:18:54 PMWardle don't want to come home, what is his Willard Bradley nickname?
Coaching Changes on X is saying Anthony Grant is rumored to retire at the end of the season and Wardle is a primary focus to replace him at UD.
Quote from: JWags85 on February 19, 2025, 08:43:35 PMCoaching Changes on X is saying Anthony Grant is rumored to retire at the end of the season and Wardle is a primary focus to replace him at UD.
And he will beat his Alma Mater next year
Quote from: We R Final Four on February 19, 2025, 07:46:39 PMYou dont even attempt to hide your live for Red on here.
Viper is actually jealous of his brother in law.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 19, 2025, 08:28:04 PMI don't remember who it was that said they'd love to get Mizzou in a second round matchup. Count me as a hard, hard pass on wanting that.
Can we get a #worried at least.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 19, 2025, 09:25:41 PMCan we get a #worried at least.
Too worried about how bad of a matchup Wisconsin is for Marquette.
Something has to be done about the review system for college hoops. I think they need to go to the challenge like the NBA.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 19, 2025, 09:26:50 PMToo worried about how bad of a matchup Wisconsin is for Marquette.
So long as Chase plays, it is a fine matchup.
Caleb Grill playing for Mizzou...like the same crazy kid that got kicked off the team at Iowa State?
Is this like his 7th or 8th season?
I cant be anymore clear on this
If you want to make money. Whether you gamble normally or not
Just bet mass amounts on the over in Alabama games. Its the most fun betting youll ever have.
Sears is on fire.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 19, 2025, 09:54:48 PMI cant be anymore clear on this
If you want to make money. Whether you gamble normally or not
Just bet mass amounts on the over in Alabama games. Its the most fun betting youll ever have.
I checked Team Rankings and it says they are 13-11-1 when betting the over. Is that right?
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 19, 2025, 10:01:03 PMI checked Team Rankings and it says they are 13-11-1 when betting the over. Is that right?
I have no idea. I might be really lucky but I've done it on like 7 of their conference games recently and I've hit every time.
Could also depend on some lines(even tho mine usually clear by a ton) today I got 150.5 and I see a lot of people saying 153
Wow. Switched to Ark/Auburn and Mizzou went from +6 to +15 in like two mins.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 15, 2025, 06:02:13 PMThe one constant. Pounding overs in Bama games.
Haha. Indeed. Good tip. I even took over 173.5 in this one. No problem, lol
Quote from: Viper on February 19, 2025, 06:05:23 PMTonje for UW is what, 24, 25? All their big guys are true or 5th yr seniors. I mentioned here prior that Tonje could ball and RED signing him was big for Gard after losing Hepburn...but it's not just that. He's experienced. Doesn't get rattled. I've noticed the same w/Auburn. Their game at 'Bama? Took the crowd out for the most part. Contrast to Duke. They start 3 fresh, I believe. I don't see Duke going deep for two reasons...ACC is a mirage. Weak. And, experience (age) at tourney time is huge.
Duke will have the best player on the floor in every NCAAT game they play, and lots of other real good players, too. And they'll be 35 games in. They did just lose a rotation player to injury, though.
So we'll see.
Gates called TO with 1.5 seconds left in Mizzou's win over Bama so he could get on a microphone and tell fans to not rush the court.
And the fans listened.
Missouri is not a team you want to run with.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 19, 2025, 07:51:39 PMMaybe they should study more data before answering.
You can't really tell from this article how much actual data there is to support a conclusion relating to fouling up by 3 with 10-20 seconds left in the game. He says that there were some cells in his graph where there were no actual game results that fit them.
Also, if the difference between expected win percentage for the two strategies is just a couple of points, I would think a coach would want to rely on how he feels about his own team and his opponents that day.
Quote from: JWags85 on February 19, 2025, 08:43:35 PMCoaching Changes on X is saying Anthony Grant is rumored to retire at the end of the season and Wardle is a primary focus to replace him at UD.
Man if that happens, Reeker will be so unhappy.
Terrible loss for Bradley last night at Illinois State. The Barves drop to third in the Valley and probably lose a spot in Milwaukee.
St. Thomas also lost. The Tommies loss dropped them into a tie for first with UNO in the Summit. South Dakota shakes things up by holding serve at home against St. Thomas and puts a dagger into them playing in Milwaukee next month.
Quote from: willie warrior on February 20, 2025, 06:21:19 AMMan if that happens, Reeker will be so unhappy.
Thanks, Wingdings. I will be. Marquette will regret not bringing Wardle home.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 20, 2025, 06:22:22 AMTerrible loss for Bradley last night at Illinois State. The Barves drop to third in the Valley and probably lose a spot in Milwaukee.
St. Thomas also lost. The Tommies loss dropped them into a tie for first with UNO in the Summit. South Dakota shakes things up by holding serve at home against St. Thomas and puts a dagger into them playing in Milwaukee next month.
Speaking of teams playing in Milwaukee, really rooting for the badgers, Purdue, Illinois, Michigan, Michigan state, Iowa state to be placed in MKE just for my tickets sake.
Quote from: MU82 on February 19, 2025, 10:39:08 PMGates called TO with 1.5 seconds left in Mizzou's win over Bama so he could get on a microphone and tell fans to not rush the court.
And the fans listened.
Smart. He saved the school hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 20, 2025, 06:59:45 AMSmart. He saved the school hundreds of thousands of dollars.
They can afford a couple of more players next season.
Quote from: We R Final Four on February 19, 2025, 07:46:39 PMYou dont even attempt to hide your live for Red on here.
love?...more like serious HATE, but begrudging respect, for the program 60 miles to my west. Intuition not your strength, it seems.
Quote from: Viper on February 20, 2025, 07:45:37 AMlove?...more like serious HATE, but begrudging respect, for the program 60 miles to my west. Intuition not your strength, it seems.
I wonder if your BIL has wet dreams over MUBB.......like you do for Gard?
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 19, 2025, 01:44:44 PMhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2402.13289
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I don't follow this very well.
I can't comprehend how fouling early does anything more than create a FT contest.
I know Alabama is really good.
But I also know that they just allowed 110 points last night.
110!
Quote from: We R Final Four on February 20, 2025, 08:53:29 AMI wonder if your BIL has wet dreams over MUBB.......like you do for Gard?
Be better. Thx.
Quote from: Viper on February 20, 2025, 12:37:33 PMBe better. Thx.
Try not to talk about UW basketball on a MUBB site.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 20, 2025, 06:59:45 AMSmart. He saved the school hundreds of thousands of dollars.
No, Gates.
Hot take from Willard
https://x.com/CBB_Central/status/1892620503216460271?t=JNycJ6TuYN4DLXmTL1s0_Q&s=19
Derik Queen is a good fit for the NBA.
In that he likes to take defensive possessions off now and then.
Quote from: barfolomew on February 20, 2025, 03:24:54 PMDerik Queen is a good fit for the NBA.
In that he likes to take defensive possessions off now and then.
Yeah, he's not coach's kid
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 20, 2025, 02:53:20 PMHot take from Willard
https://x.com/CBB_Central/status/1892620503216460271?t=JNycJ6TuYN4DLXmTL1s0_Q&s=19
#1 is a stretch, but I do think that teams will be kicking themselves if he goes all the way down at 14-16 where he's projected. The kid is huge and shows the signs of being able to have an NBA level polished offensive game. And he's got the body to be a good defender.
Quote from: fjm on February 20, 2025, 06:49:01 AMSpeaking of teams playing in Milwaukee, really rooting for the badgers, Purdue, Illinois, Michigan, Michigan state, Iowa state to be placed in MKE just for my tickets sake.
It's unlikely that Michigan or MSU would play here. Even if they would move up enough to get a preferred location, Cleveland would be the closer site that would still have an opening.
The only realistic way for Illinois to play here would be as a 6 or 7 seed in a pod with a 3 or 2 that is not a Big 10 team (like Iowa State).
The most likely protected seeds here are 2 of Iowa State, Wisconsin, and Purdue.Right now, Iowa State and Wisconsin have the inside track after Purdue's 3 recent losses.
Buckeyes not helping their bubble case getting blown out at home by Notthwestern .
Its going to be annoying as f*ck when Wisconsin finishes 2nd in the big ten.
The Iowa St /Houston game just got a lot less interesting with Gilbert out.
This Wisconsin team is proving that Gard should have ditched the swing offense years ago.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 22, 2025, 11:37:32 AMThis Wisconsin team is proving that Gard should have ditched the swing offense years ago.
They are very connected and fun to watch.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 22, 2025, 11:42:27 AMThey are very connected and fun to watch.
Hard to believe the trajectories of Wisconsin and Marquette now.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 22, 2025, 12:02:17 PMHard to believe the trajectories of Wisconsin and Marquette now.
Shows how great a coach Gard is - as if winning 2 NCAAT games in 8 years wasn't enough proof.
Oregon's last month has been reminiscent of Marquette. They're not playing good basketball. Wisconsin looks really good but the B18 isn't much better than the BEast.
I can't tell if I'd love or hate the matchup against Buzz in a 2nd round 6/3 matchup.
They'd probably bully us, but their offense is very questionable.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 22, 2025, 12:37:57 PMI can't tell if I'd love or hate the matchup against Buzz in a 2nd round 6/3 matchup.
They'd probably bully us, but their offense is very questionable.
They would get 35 offensive boards
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 12:40:19 PMThey would get 35 offensive boards
Definitely. But probably only score off of like 6 of them.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 22, 2025, 12:42:22 PMDefinitely. But probably only score off of like 6 of them.
Not the way we are playing defense
Bittle foul trouble did Oregon in
They were the better team with him on the floor. But 3 first half fouls kept him off the floor for a lot of that half.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 12:54:38 PMBittle foul trouble did Oregon in
They were the better team with him on the floor. But 3 first half fouls kept him off the floor for a lot of that half.
You can turn Whisky over. That's the formula.
As I was saying.....
Little Boy Bittle Fked up.
Dumb by Oregon.
I know 27 seconds is a lot of time.
But settling for a bittle jumper down 3 when Bucky has great foul shooters in a game where you have battled back?
Draw up a 3. They have multiple good shooters.
Oregon ball.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 12:59:16 PMDumb by Oregon.
I know 27 seconds is a lot of time.
But settling for a bittle jumper down 3 when Bucky has great foul shooters in a game where you have battled back?
Draw up a 3. They have multiple good shooters.
It was a no footer.
Terrible call there.
Omg. Karma.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 22, 2025, 01:00:21 PMIt was a no footer.
Terrible call there.
Ball don't lie.
Wow.
See. Drill the 3
This is a Bucky gag job
Shelstad has some stones. No surprise he drilled that.
NCAAT feel to this one in Madison. Wow.
17 turnovers at home against a .500 B18G team, including an unforced one by your PG in the closing seconds to set up your opponent's tying 3. Getting it done.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 01:03:07 PMSee. Drill the 3
This is a Bucky gag job
Their turnovers have been atrocious
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 01:03:07 PMSee. Drill the 3
This is a Bucky gag job
But can the Ducks cash in?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 01:03:07 PMSee. Drill the 3
This is a Bucky gag job
Let's go Ducks! Lemme change the vibes around here.
UW is clearly not a Top 2 team in the Big Ten. Marquette is clearly talented enough to turn this season back around.
Vibes.
Awful call! WTF???
Umm would love to see a replay.
How was that first possession off Oregon.
I have a massive player parlay in this game
Only leg left is Blackwell 10 pts and 1 3
His 1/7 and 0/6 from 3. Hasn't scored since it was like 12-10 bucky
Unreal.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 01:06:14 PMUmm would love to see a replay.
How was that first possession off Oregon.
It wasn't.
Tonje got away with one there.
Oregon ball.
That's Oregon ball again
Given to badgers again
Complete b-ass but the ball don't lie.
Bucky so out of sorts. Running the Tonje chuck offense
Damn. Make a free throw and Oregon has a foul to give. Total lack of focus.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 01:17:19 PMBucky so out of sorts. Running the Tonje chuck offense
That crisp free flowing offense really tightened up suddenly.
I see this all the time in games
Analytics have teams almost always fouling up 3.
Teams with the ball pass up good shots with like 12 seconds left to keep passing only to let clock dwindle to when they foul.
Ty, Oregon.
Wasn't Whisky up 17 in the 2H?
Gard does not get it done.
I've always considered the Duck to be a noble creature
At least some basketball joy this weekend watching Bucky choke one away.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on February 22, 2025, 01:22:52 PMI've always considered the Duck to be a noble creature
Very tasty also
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 22, 2025, 01:05:06 PMLet's go Ducks! Lemme change the vibes around here.
UW is clearly not a Top 2 team in the Big Ten. Marquette is clearly talented enough to turn this season back around.
Vibes.
Ducks!
We bird mascots stick together!
Quote from: Skatastrophy on February 22, 2025, 01:22:52 PMI've always considered the Duck to be a noble creature
They are wonderful animals.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 22, 2025, 01:23:23 PMAt least some basketball joy this weekend watching Bucky choke one away.
Even better on their homecourt
I'm watching ducks crossing the road vids. :)
The sports world giveth and the sports world taketh away. Some weekends in the opposite order.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 22, 2025, 01:22:05 PMTy, Oregon.
Wasn't Whisky up 17 in the 2H?
They were up 14 with 6min to go. That's a choke job. No other way to put it.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 22, 2025, 01:29:51 PMThey were up 14 with 6min to go. That's a choke job. No other way to put it.
I've stated all year that athletic teams can turn them over. The refs also need to do something about Tonje's left arm and their moving screens.
Quote from: CountryRoads on February 22, 2025, 01:21:29 PMThat crisp free flowing offense really tightened up suddenly.
Yep. It turned into a bunch of 1-on-1 play and settling for forced 3s.
Very good teams don't choke away 17-point leads on their home court. Very good teams don't blow 14-point leads with 6 minutes to go. Very good teams don't commit 17 turnovers against .500 conference opponents.
Hell ... the Weasels weren't even good enough to avoid getting trounced by Marquette, and we all know how bad Marquette is.
Only kinda/sorta related:
Altman didn't foul up 3, and Tonje ended up taking a sh!tty shot that didn't have a prayer of going in.
Quote from: MU82 on February 22, 2025, 01:35:05 PMYep. It turned into a bunch of 1-on-1 play and settling for forced 3s.
Very good teams don't choke away 17-point leads on their home court. Very good teams don't blow 14-point leads with 6 minutes to go. Very good teams don't commit 17 turnovers against .500 conference opponents.
Hell ... the Weasels weren't even good enough to avoid getting trounced by Marquette, and we all know how bad Marquette is.
Only kinda/sorta related:
Altman didn't foul up 3, and Tonje ended up taking a sh!tty shot that didn't have a prayer of going in.
Tonje's left arm extension off the bounce is egregious. This should be mentioned far more often.
Quote from: Skatastrophy on February 22, 2025, 01:22:52 PMI've always considered the Duck to be a noble creature
Yes, noble in the way they get in place for target practice
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 02:00:08 PMYes, noble in the way they get in place for target practice
Stop attacking the aquatic waddling community.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 22, 2025, 01:05:06 PMLet's go Ducks! Lemme change the vibes around here.
UW is clearly not a Top 2 team in the Big Ten. Marquette is clearly talented enough to turn this season back around.
Vibes.
Damnit.
But, but, but, anything Wisconsin does is good and anything MU does is bad and trajectory and stuff.
Welfare check on Viper. As abusive as his BIL is, I can see the BIL taking out his frustrations on poor Viper.
Vandy is the anti marquette
they get out to blistering starts. And then every game I watch them they completely forget how to play basketball.
Usually its out of half time today it was earlier
36-17 lead. 64-62 trailing.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 04:07:19 PMVandy is the anti marquette
they get out to blistering starts. And then every game I watch them they completely forget how to play basketball.
Usually its out of half time today it was earlier
36-17 lead. 64-42 trailing.
I see 64-62 with about 7 minutes left. Vanderbilt down by 2.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 22, 2025, 04:10:09 PMI see 64-62 with about 7 minutes left. Vanderbilt down by 2.
LOL yeah typo
64-42 would be a wild run.
But yeah this is every game with Vandy.
Vandy winning would be a good result for us to stay on the 5 line.
Make a final 4 again? Yeah definitely with that talent.
But I struggle to see how Bama wins a title with this defense. Like dear Lord.
Kentucky doesn't even have two of their 3 best guards.
I think it's pretty wide open but I wouldn't put Bama in the top tier. How good is Houston? Iowa St's top two scorers were out today.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 22, 2025, 06:29:01 PMI think it's pretty wide open but I wouldn't put Bama in the top tier. How good is Houston? Iowa St's top two scorers were out today.
Analytics love Houston again. But theyve lose close games and are mid when I watch. And idk Ill believe it when I see that they finally break through to final 4.
But they are def deserving of being among teams with best odds
I think Duke definitely has the most talent but it's hard to trust their youth.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 22, 2025, 06:55:16 PMI think Duke definitely has the most talent but it's hard to trust their youth.
Hard to trust Flagg?
The only thing thats hard about Duke to trust is their late game guard play with no real point.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 07:02:20 PMHard to trust Flagg?
The only thing thats hard about Duke to trust is their late game guard play with no real point.
I don't think their soft schedule is gonna help them. I'm a fan of Khaman Maluach.
Gus needs to chill a little bit. I'm pretty sure Khaman would have very little difficulty in a physical altercation with Kon.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 22, 2025, 07:07:24 PMI don't think their soft schedule is gonna help them. I'm a fan of Khaman Maluach.
They are evsicerating everyone though
Not sleep walking through these games.
This team is legit as hell
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 08:36:33 PMThey are evsicerating everyone though
Not sleep walking through these games.
This team is legit as hell
The consensus on this board was that Knueppel would be our sixth man lol.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 08:36:33 PMThey are evsicerating everyone though
Not sleep walking through these games.
This team is legit as hell
They're really good. And long. Although Illinois is pretty much a disaster right now.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 22, 2025, 08:45:24 PMThey're really good. And long. Although Illinois is pretty much a disaster right now.
Agreed about Illinois
THe narrative around them early about maybe being the highest ceiling most talented team in the country has crash and burned.
Just to be clear, Gonzaga is a tournament lock because they beat a bad Baylor team by a million on opening night? Extremely trash resume. Wish the committee saw through that garbage.
I think I would take Maluach 2nd ahead of Harper or Bailey. The kid is 18 and is barely scratching the surface. He's quick enough to guard on tbe perimeter. Outstanding hands.
That slice of pizza they brought down to the annoucners looked comically bad
Illinois was 0-for-16 from 3 in the first half, and most of their looks were at least as good as Nova had yesterday.
They weren't gonna beat Duke anyway, but 0-for-16 made it impossible.
Quote from: MU82 on February 22, 2025, 09:10:02 PMIllinois was 0-for-16 from 3 in the first half, and most of their looks were at least as good as Nova had yesterday.
They weren't gonna beat Duke anyway, but 0-for-16 made it impossible.
Yeah they had mulitple down and outs.
But they never had a chance. Duke just went right to the paint at will. Kon wasnt even looking to shoot. That illinois D is something else.
How many more losses until Illinois is no longer the team "no one wants to see in March"?
Illinois is down 40 and they have Kasparas and Ivic in with 2 min left????
That just insane coaching
Both have literally battled injuries
Dook is looking pretty legit, clicking on offense. Would love to see them play Auburn or Florida.
Pretty sure few people thought that Mahaney transferring would be good for St. Mary's and bad for UConn.
Quote from: MU82 on February 22, 2025, 09:31:07 PMPretty sure few people thought that Mahaney transferring would be good for St. Mary's and bad for UConn.
I didn't think that
But I did think he was overrated as Fu ck
Just saw on ESPN bottom line about the Weasels:
Had 98.9% win probability up 15 points with 7:30 left.
Getting it done. Pretty easily.
I would like to be clear.
That my hatred of the inefficient jackassery of Joplin, is not a bias.
The fact that for 5 years I have had to try and watch people try and justify Caleb Love is maddening.
He is Jop. Love dribbles better. Jop is strong and defends better.
We gotta stop the volume scoring epidemic. Scoring 15 a game on 37% sucks. Objectively. Like ride some pine.
This Arizona/BYU game is some high quality hoops.
These 2 teams are far advanced from where they were earlier in the season. Both have taken a leap.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 22, 2025, 10:30:36 PMThis Arizona/BYU game is some high quality hoops.
These 2 teams are far advanced from where they were earlier in the season. Both have taken a leap.
Byu has forsure
Zona.......meh
My goodness...it just keeps getting better.
This is awesome.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 10:31:50 PMByu has forsure
Zona.......meh
They look much better than when they lost back to back games at Atlantis.
15-4 since the end of November with wins over some damn good teams, Iowa State being one of them.
They look pretty good. This game in general is unbelievable though. Elite shot making everywhere.
This guy is...or uh...was still playing!?
https://x.com/MarkTitusShow/status/1893521179412934958?t=opBGIjjA_ljYjvajoj9R-Q&s=19
BYU's coach Kevin Young worked with the Phoenix Suns and he brings a very pro-style offense, similar to what Nevada Smith has integrated here. It looks a lot different for BYU right now because they have shooters all over the floor and a real lob threat. This is some high level stuff and a very well structured offensive roster.
Quote from: MUeng on February 22, 2025, 09:21:30 PMDook is looking pretty legit, clicking on offense. Would love to see them play Auburn or Florida.
They beat Auburn at Cameron.
Quote from: tower912 on February 22, 2025, 02:56:36 PMWelfare check on Viper. As abusive as his BIL is, I can see the BIL taking out his frustrations on poor Viper.
thx bro. I gots 88-74 in the bank and believe me it's earning interest!👍
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 06:40:14 PMAnalytics love Houston again. But theyve lose close games and are mid when I watch. And idk Ill believe it when I see that they finally break through to final 4.
But they are def deserving of being among teams with best odds
Houston was in the Final 4 in 2021, not even 4 years ago.
https://x.com/CollegeHoopsTIk/status/1893486290248626319?t=BWRh6sYFFwuMzd6ksXoX1g&s=19
I didn't realize Dexter Akanno is still playing.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 08:12:09 AMThey beat Auburn at Cameron.
ah well heck, I'm sold on Dook then!
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 22, 2025, 10:31:50 PMByu has forsure
Zona.......meh
Remember, his Badgers beat them and he proclaimed they were a top 2 B1G team, easily, after the game because of it. Then they lost to everyone. Has to hype up that win somehow.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 22, 2025, 10:46:38 PMThis guy is...or uh...was still playing!?
https://x.com/MarkTitusShow/status/1893521179412934958?t=opBGIjjA_ljYjvajoj9R-Q&s=19
.
Once a clown always a clown. Big Ten to Big East to Sun Belt. That concussion may have done something to him mentally. Getting an early start for his career in Bosnia. Has a kid on the way too.
https://brobible.com/sports/article/andre-curbelo-career-timeline-history-dismissed-college-basketball/
Quote from: wadesworld on February 23, 2025, 10:17:23 AMRemember, his Badgers beat them and he proclaimed they were a top 2 B1G team, easily, after the game because of it. Then they lost to everyone. Has to hype up that win somehow.
If you would take a second to read you would be able to comprehend that "taking a leap" means they are far better than they were to start the season. Leave it to Wades to bring UW into this. Had nothing to do with anything.
I was more impressed with BYU last night, but Arizona is definitely a different team than they were in November when they lost 4 of their 1st 7.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 23, 2025, 10:31:10 AMIf you would take a second to read you would be able to comprehend that "taking a leap" means they are far better than they were to start the season. Leave it to Wades to bring UW into this. Had nothing to do with anything.
I was more impressed with BYU last night, but Arizona is definitely a different team than they were in November when they lost 4 of their 1st 7.
Arizona has lost 3 of their last 4.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 23, 2025, 10:35:56 AMArizona has lost 3 of their last 4.
Yup, and before that won 13 of 14. Life in the Big 12.
They still have talent to make noise. My point is that they have taken a leap since November and that is absolutely true. They look good.
This is awesome!
https://x.com/SickosCommittee/status/1893684745894088923?t=N5-VINkihtWbbAbudaBTbQ&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 23, 2025, 10:50:07 AMThis is awesome!
https://x.com/SickosCommittee/status/1893684745894088923?t=N5-VINkihtWbbAbudaBTbQ&s=19
A number of conferences have something similar. At least at times they have. Only issue I see is they are playing games for seven straight nights.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 23, 2025, 10:52:45 AMA number of conferences have something similar. At least at times they have. Only issue I see is they are playing games for seven straight nights.
Ya that is brutal, but for a small conference that only gets 1 bid, I love how they reward the teams that finish at the top of the standings. The difficulty of your path is created by your results. Gives the regular season actual meaning!
Very intriguing Indiana/Purdue game.
Indiana probably should've won at Mackey, but they absolutely need to win today. Meanwhile Purdue trying to avoid losing 4 straight.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 23, 2025, 01:54:18 PMVery intriguing Indiana/Purdue game.
Indiana probably should've won at Mackey, but they absolutely need to win today. Meanwhile Purdue trying to avoid losing 4 straight.
IU has outscored Purdue 21-3 to start the second half. Yikes
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 23, 2025, 01:55:52 PMIU has outscored Purdue 21-3 to start the second half. Yikes
Make that 24-3 in under 7 mins. Wow, just wow.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 01:58:23 PMMake that 24-3 in under 7 mins. Wow, just wow.
Damn, 28-3. A fourth loss in a row looking likely for Purdue
36-8 IU through the first 14 minutes of the second half
If only Woodson had announced he would be leaving in November, Indiana would be 1-seed material!
They have two aircraft carriers (Ballo, Reneau) and a strong mid range game. Their offense bogs down when they try to play both bigs at the same time.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 23, 2025, 10:23:58 AM.
Once a clown always a clown. Big Ten to Big East to Sun Belt. That concussion may have done something to him mentally. Getting an early start for his career in Bosnia. Has a kid on the way too.
https://brobible.com/sports/article/andre-curbelo-career-timeline-history-dismissed-college-basketball/
Got kicked out of PR national team mid FIBA qualifier tournament.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 23, 2025, 02:01:47 PMDamn, 28-3. A fourth loss in a row looking likely for Purdue
36-8 IU through the first 14 minutes of the second half
Purdue 4 loses in a row, looking like a Marquette fade.
Painter doesn't know what he is doing.
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2025, 05:45:55 PMPainter doesn't know what he is doing.
Tower,
Braden Smith was a complete disaster in the 2H. Zack Edey makes things a lot easier.
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2025, 05:45:55 PMPainter doesn't know what he is doing.
See? This is what happens to teams whose coaches do not go to the portal.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 05:57:49 PMTower,
Braden Smith was a complete disaster in the 2H. Zack Edey makes things a lot easier.
The heck you say.
I think we need to get a 6'4 to 6'7 knock down shooter and a physical inside/out big.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 06:18:58 PMI think we need to get a 6'4 to 6'7 knock down shooter and a physical inside/out big.
Who doesn't?
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2025, 06:20:05 PMWho doesn't?
I hear you. But f
I hear you, but it's imperative we find ballers with these skill sets.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 06:18:58 PMI think we need to get a 6'4 to 6'7 knock down shooter and a physical inside/out big.
I'd like a scoring PG and a sharp shooter from the three spot. I don't think we can win a conference title with 5-8 starting PG
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 23, 2025, 06:48:43 PMI'd like a scoring PG and a sharp shooter from the three spot. I don't think we can win a conference title with 5-8 starting PG
Why the diminutive citizens bias?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 06:49:52 PMWhy the diminutive citizens bias?
He is probably short sighted...
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on February 23, 2025, 06:48:43 PMI'd like a scoring PG and a sharp shooter from the three spot. I don't think we can win a conference title with 5-8 starting PG
Little schitz simply can't get it done.
Quote from: Nukem2 on February 23, 2025, 06:53:36 PMHe is probably short sighted...
I like JTY and hope he comes back strong. What we really need is a guy who can tickle the twine consistently from distance combined with a Banchero type big.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on February 23, 2025, 06:54:51 PMLittle schitz simply can't get it done.
Stop attacking and belittling smaller citizens. There have been a plethora of excellent 6 foot and under hoopers.
Is Nowell that most recent sub 6' high major point guard? Other than Markus?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 06:59:18 PMStop attacking and belittling smaller citizens. There have been a plethora of excellent 6 foot and under hoopers.
Hook. Line. Sinker.
Love the use of the word "belittling".
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2025, 06:59:25 PMIs Nowell that most recent sub 6' high major point guard? Other than Markus?
He was great. Carsen Edwards was great. Hubbard at Miss St. has game as well.
Quote from: PointWarrior on February 23, 2025, 05:31:58 PMPurdue 4 loses in a row, looking like a Marquette fade.
Not going to look it up, but i think their starter play a ton of minutes as well. Must be worn out.
My all time 6'0 and under team off the top of my head:
Isaiah Thomas (The original)
Iverson
CP3
Murphy
Bogues
Abdul-Rauf
Michael Adams
Terrell Brandon
John Bagley
Nate Robinson
IT the second
Dana Barros
Spud
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 23, 2025, 10:50:07 AMThis is awesome!
https://x.com/SickosCommittee/status/1893684745894088923?t=N5-VINkihtWbbAbudaBTbQ&s=19
Is that even NCAA legal to potentially make a team play 7 days in a row?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 07:18:10 PMMy all time 6'0 and under team off the top of my head:
Isaiah Thomas (The original)
Iverson
CP3
Murphy
Bogues
Abdul-Rauf
Michael Adams
Terrell Brandon
John Bagley
Nate Robinson
IT the second
Dana Barros
Spud
Isiah Thomas was listed at 6-1. Do you have evidence that he was at least 2" shorter?
Quote from: MU82 on February 23, 2025, 09:11:57 PMIsiah Thomas was listed at 6-1. Do you have evidence that he was at least 2" shorter?
I don't have 100% verification but I think Isaiah, Cousy, and Kevin Johnson were at best 6'0.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 09:41:15 PMI don't have 100% verification but I think Isaiah, Cousy, and Kevin Johnson were at best 6'0.
I think I was a great intramural basketball player at Marquette, but those on the court with me might have disputed that.
Quote from: tower912 on February 23, 2025, 05:45:55 PMPainter doesn't know what he is doing.
Needs to hit portal replace returning players
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 23, 2025, 06:26:30 PMI hear you. But f
I hear you, but it's imperative we find ballers with these skill sets.
There's hundreds of those, just like many Giannis
I still have no idea what to make of the B18 other than I think the streak will move to 26.
Ex-Weasel Essegian misses wide-open 3 that coulda won game for Nebraska.
So sad.
https://x.com/NSU_BBALL/status/1894224646163026238
Quote from: MU82 on February 24, 2025, 09:16:18 PMEx-Weasel Essegian misses wide-open 3 that coulda won game for Nebraska.
So sad.
the fact that he showed sound judgement getting out of Dane County, I'm pulling for him! 🤣
cross UNC off the list of schools possibly looking for a new job. Despite the possibility of missing the tourney for the second time in four years, it leaked today Hubert Davis signed a "secret" extension at the start of the season.
https://www.wralsportsfan.com/north-carolina-men-s-basketball-coach-hubert-davis-signs-extension/21879434/
Eh, contracts mean nothing, all depends on what the buyout is. If the article is correct, it's just over 6 mil. That's not nothing, but UNC could pull that together if they decide to move on.
Georgia up 16 at the half on Florida.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 25, 2025, 06:56:24 PMGeorgia up 16 at the half on Florida.
Wow. Hadn't seen that
Total collapse by Georgia.
I don't care how good Florida is
This is an epic collapse by Georgia
Up as many as 26. 16 at half. Just missed 2 wide open 3s and a bunny in 1 possession then let Florida get a go ahead run out. 2 turnovers in the other two possessions around that one.
Crazy
Blue Cain cold off the bench with a big 3
Oklahoma St. beat Iowa St. Wow.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 25, 2025, 08:09:12 PMTotal collapse by Georgia.
Until it wasn't. Just win, baby.
I didn't realize Iowa St's 2 best players were out. But still.
I'm wondering how much longer Few will coach.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 25, 2025, 10:42:39 PMI didn't realize Iowa St's 2 best players were out. But still.
Jones was back tonight. But didn't play well so may still be sick
https://www.on3.com/news/northwestern-women-basketball-issued-forfeits-vs-ucla-usc-for-not-traveling-during-wildfires/
Seems kind of ridiculous. Iirc, Covid games were just considered "canceled". Don't see why that wouldn't apply here.
Quote from: Its DJOver on February 26, 2025, 12:47:34 PMhttps://www.on3.com/news/northwestern-women-basketball-issued-forfeits-vs-ucla-usc-for-not-traveling-during-wildfires/
Seems kind of ridiculous. Iirc, Covid games were just considered "canceled". Don't see why that wouldn't apply here.
The Big Ten is probably saying it was their choice not to go, and that the games could have been played anyway. I know Pepperdine had to cancel some games but they got rescheduled (it helps that they play in an 11 team conference) and most likely the Big Ten couldn't find a time to reschedule. This could hurt NW's at-large hopes at
Quote from: Its DJOver on February 26, 2025, 12:47:34 PMhttps://www.on3.com/news/northwestern-women-basketball-issued-forfeits-vs-ucla-usc-for-not-traveling-during-wildfires/
Seems kind of ridiculous. Iirc, Covid games were just considered "canceled". Don't see why that wouldn't apply here.
I kind of understand it. They have zero post season hopes. The only thing they're playing for is to get into the Big 10 tournament. They had no chance at winning either one of those games and everyone knows it. It does seem harsh, but I could see the decision being made not to give them a winning % advantage in a scenario where the same number of games weren't played by giving them no contests in 2 games they would have most assuredly lost.
It sucks but I get it and I don't think it deserves some of the outrage it's getting.
Quote from: MU90620 on February 26, 2025, 03:39:02 PMI kind of understand it. They have zero post season hopes. The only thing they're playing for is to get into the Big 10 tournament. They had no chance at winning either one of those games and everyone knows it. It does seem harsh, but I could see the decision being made not to give them a winning % advantage in a scenario where the same number of games weren't played by giving them no contests in 2 games they would have most assuredly lost.
It sucks but I get it and I don't think it deserves some of the outrage it's getting.
I get what you're saying, but it does seem like its a case of "oh Northwestern is terrible, so we're not even going to give them the chance". Would the Conference had acted differently if it was Ohio St.? Top 15 team, competing for a protected seed, legitimate chance to win and massively boost their resume? I don't know, but if they wouldn't have, then the outrage is justified IMO. Especially since we have such a recent precedent on how to respond to games that can't be played due to forces out of either teams control (Covid).
Quote from: Its DJOver on February 26, 2025, 03:48:21 PMI get what you're saying, but it does seem like its a case of "oh Northwestern is terrible, so we're not even going to give them the chance". Would the Conference had acted differently if it was Ohio St.? Top 15 team, competing for a protected seed, legitimate chance to win and massively boost their resume? I don't know, but if they wouldn't have, then the outrage is justified IMO. Especially since we have such a recent precedent on how to respond to games that can't be played due to forces out of either teams control (Covid).
The games weren't cancelled by UCLA and USC. Northwestern just decided not to go. Of course they should have to forfeit.
The Iowa and Wisconsin men's teams travelled to LA to play both UCLA and USC soon after, and the games went on.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 26, 2025, 03:58:44 PMThe games weren't cancelled by UCLA and USC. Northwestern just decided not to go. Of course they should have to forfeit.
So you think they should have gone?
Quote from: Its DJOver on February 26, 2025, 03:59:33 PMSo you think they should have gone?
Sure. Unless the conference cancelled the games, yes. Penn State did soon after, though the game v. UCLA was moved to Long Beach.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 26, 2025, 04:05:24 PMSure. Unless the conference cancelled the games, yes. Penn State did soon after, though the game v. UCLA was moved to Long Beach.
Hmmm, knowing you that sounds about right.
Quote from: Its DJOver on February 26, 2025, 04:06:51 PMHmmm, knowing you that sounds about right.
Thanks.
Anyway, Penn State travelled out there. So did the Wisconsin and Iowa men's teams. Were they negligent?
Quote from: The Sultan on February 26, 2025, 04:09:00 PMThanks.
Anyway, Penn State travelled out there. So did the Wisconsin and Iowa men's teams. Were they negligent?
Possibly. I don't know all the details, the same way I don't know all the details in the Northwestern situation.
Quote from: Its DJOver on February 26, 2025, 04:10:31 PMPossibly. I don't know all the details, the same way I don't know all the details in the Northwestern situation.
Oh.
Quote from: The Sultan on February 26, 2025, 04:11:15 PMOh.
Correct. I don't have all the details and I certainly don't have all the answers. I'm just pointing out that while I hope it's not the case, if they are treating Northwestern differently than they would a different program, just because they're a bad team, then any outrage concerning the situation would be justified. I would, again, hope that's not the case, but I can certainly see how someone could find that conclusion.
I just got home and turned it on, but it looks like Maryland is crapping the bed. 27% shooting?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 26, 2025, 06:49:45 PMI just got home and turned it on, but it looks like Maryland is crapping the bed. 27% shooting?
Izzo doesn't play with his food
Quote from: Viper on February 26, 2025, 06:56:13 PMIzzo doesn't play with his food
What's that supposed to mean?
Tied at 39 with 8:38 to go? Barnburner
Maryland's top three players are 6 for 29.
This is a total embarrassment to the tremendous 🐢 🐢 🐢 🐢 species.
Holy crap, Sparty
Wow
Just stupid basketball. Don't care if its half court
The fact Gillespie took that shot that early is insane
Idiotic shot and Maryland should no longer represent 🐢. WTF?
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 26, 2025, 07:37:09 PMJust stupid basketball. Don't care if its half court
The fact Gillespie took that shot that early is insane
Completely insane.
Just lost money on that crap
I'm going out and stomping turtles
Gillespie had 10 secs on the clock and takes a 27 footer with 3 secs left? Ridiculous.
Go Green.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 26, 2025, 07:38:18 PMJust lost money on that crap
I'm going out and stomping turtles
Don't take it out on them.
https://x.com/evanmiya/status/1894924736595193996?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
8-0 Maryland run ended by the guy who said Ben Gold only likes shooting 3s clanking three straight 3s.
I still cant believe Gillespie took that shot with that much time left.
Another leader on that team gotta get in his grill behind closed doors.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 26, 2025, 08:02:49 PMI still cant believe Gillespie took that shot with that much time left.
Another leader on that team gotta get in his grill behind closed doors.
The problem is more the quality of the shot he took and less the time on the clock. Taking a shot that hits the rim with 3 seconds left is pretty sound strategy. Leaves you a chance for an offensive rebound and the only risk is a prayer for the opponent. MSU's prayer just happened to get answered. Much higher chance of an offensive rebound and basket than your opponent scoring there.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 26, 2025, 08:09:32 PMThe problem is more the quality of the shot he took and less the time on the clock. Taking a shot that hits the rim with 3 seconds left is pretty sound strategy. Leaves you a chance for an offensive rebound and the only risk is a prayer for the opponent. MSU's prayer just happened to get answered. Much higher chance of an offensive rebound and basket than your opponent scoring there.
It was every thing
Yes, you do want a chance to get the board. But yeah, the point I made was he took a bad shot(as you said) with loads of time. We they could have had a better one or a drive for contact.
The other issue is within this game they were getting dominated on the glass.
So yeah, hope for a rebound if possible. But the main goal had to be draw contact, get 1 good shot then rebound. He did the only thing to give them a low % chance to score and give MSU a chance(even if quite the prayer)
But as your initial comment said, he was clearly in chuck mode.
Vandy won at A&M.
Their best rebounder (Queen)was trailing on the play and nit in any position for a rebound. Too that shot a little early with 5 seconds on the clock.
Chippiness all over last night. Maryland fans throwing things on the floor. OKlahoma fans throwing things at a Kentucky player (former Sooner who had been taunting Soonerplayers all night). Texas player yelling at his coach.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on February 26, 2025, 08:02:49 PMI still cant believe Gillespie took that shot with that much time left.
I'm not, because that's the game today. 3 on 1 break? Pull up for a three, or get to the rim and kick it out. Our guys do it too. He was going downhill and could have blown by the defenders to get to the rim. But no, the game is tied and the clock is winding down, obviously, the best shot in that situation is a pull-up three from 22 feet because analytics or some BS like that.
How is Oklahoma in anybody's bracket?
Their NC SOS is #323 (per kenpom), and they are 4-11 in conference.
When you've failed in your own conference after feasting on one of the easiest NC schedules in the country, you shouldn't be rewarded.
Quote from: MU82 on February 27, 2025, 11:21:11 AMHow is Oklahoma in anybody's bracket?
Their NC SOS is #323 (per kenpom), and they are 4-11 in conference.
When you've failed in your own conference after feasting on one of the easiest NC schedules in the country, you shouldn't be rewarded.
The SEC is light-years ahead of other conferences this year. Don't get too hung up on conference records.
Non-conference wins against Louisville, Arizona, and Michigan have aged well. 5 quad 1 wins is better than a lot of bubble teams, like UNC with 1.
Three more quad 1 opportunities left on their schedule, plus SEC tournament. Two more wins, and Oklahoma is in. Even one more win might be enough to make it to Dayton.
Quote from: tower912 on February 27, 2025, 09:36:59 AMChippiness all over last night. Maryland fans throwing things on the floor. OKlahoma fans throwing things at a Kentucky player (former Sooner who had been taunting Soonerplayers all night). Texas player yelling at his coach.
Many years ago, a team (I cannot remember who) was hosting Syracuse and the students threw oranges onto the court. The refs called a T on the home crowd and then the coach asked the refs to allow him to address the fans. He told them that he asked the refs to call the T and if they threw anything else on the court, he would forfeit the game.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 27, 2025, 02:43:42 PMThe SEC is light-years ahead of other conferences this year. Don't get too hung up on conference records.
Non-conference wins against Louisville, Arizona, and Michigan have aged well. 5 quad 1 wins is better than a lot of bubble teams, like UNC with 1.
Three more quad 1 opportunities left on their schedule, plus SEC tournament. Two more wins, and Oklahoma is in. Even one more win might be enough to make it to Dayton.
Thanks. Plenty of bracketologists agree with you.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on February 27, 2025, 02:43:42 PMThe SEC is light-years ahead of other conferences this year. Don't get too hung up on conference records.
Non-conference wins against Louisville, Arizona, and Michigan have aged well. 5 quad 1 wins is better than a lot of bubble teams, like UNC with 1.
Three more quad 1 opportunities left on their schedule, plus SEC tournament. Two more wins, and Oklahoma is in. Even one more win might be enough to make it to Dayton.
They are but the fun of the tournament (besides Marquette) is watching the smaller schools having a chance to upset someone in the first few rounds. No one outside of their fan bases would rather watch Oklahoma or Arkansas in the dance as opposed to George Mason, Drake, Towson St, McNeese St, etc, etc.
Who is your coach of the year? I think I'd probably go with Byington or maybe Gates.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 27, 2025, 07:05:07 PMWho is your coach of the year? I think I'd probably go with Byington or maybe Gates.
It's pretty obviously Bruce Pearl.
Quote from: wadesworld on February 27, 2025, 09:06:55 PMIt's pretty obviously Bruce Pearl.
.
Really? I think Auburn was somewhere around the top 10 AP preseason.
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 27, 2025, 09:15:05 PM.
Really? I think Auburn was somewhere around the top 10 AP preseason.
And they are currently undisputed number 1. Should be Pearl
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 27, 2025, 09:26:13 PMAnd they are currently undisputed number 1. Should be Pearl
Did we forget where Vandy and Missouri were last year? And where Vandy has been for some time?
Quote from: MuggsyB on February 27, 2025, 09:30:04 PMDid we forget where Vandy and Missouri were last year? And where Vandy has been for some time?
Coach of the year doesn't need to go to the best feel good story.
Pat Kelsey has a really good case for coach of the year as well.
Pearl, Scheyer, Pitino, Izzo.
Championships matta for COY IMO.
The above will likely have the conference variety.
I agree with Pearl, but I think Scheyer has done an incredible job with a young and talented team.
Pitino has had an amazing year and should be in the picture, as should Izzo.
Quote from: MUDPT on February 27, 2025, 09:37:42 PMPat Kelsey has a really good case for coach of the year as well.
Good call.
Wow. Mich wins on a 34 footer.
Seems as though we are well past the need to cheer for Maryland and rather should be cheering against them.
Today I am a
Penn State fan (Maryland)
USC fan (Oregon)
Virginia fan (Clemson)
Auburn fan (Kentucky)
Oklahoma fan (Ole Miss)
Texas Tech fan (Kansas)
LSU fan (Miss. St.)
Pitt fan (Louisville)
Iowa St. fan (Arizona)
Oregon St. fan (St. Mary's)
and most importantly
GO MARQUETTE!
I'm a Marquette fan.
Quote from: MUDPT on February 27, 2025, 09:37:42 PMPat Kelsey has a really good case for coach of the year as well.
That's the guy I would vote for if I had a vote. Picked to finish 9th in the conference he has Louisville and a completely remade roster a game behind Duke at 15-2 in the conference and staring at a top 6 seed in the tourney.
Pearl is the coach of the best team, but it doesn't mean he's done the best coaching job.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 01, 2025, 12:00:31 PMI'm a Marquette fan.
Aren't we all? Isn't that the point of being here?
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 01, 2025, 12:46:41 PMAren't we all? Isn't that the point of being here?
If only.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 01, 2025, 12:23:50 PMThat's the guy I would vote for if I had a vote. Picked to finish 9th in the conference he has Louisville and a completely remade roster a game behind Duke at 15-2 in the conference and staring at a top 6 seed in the tourney.
Pearl is the coach of the best team, but it doesn't mean he's done the best coaching job.
Auburn was supposed to be good but not great. They're going to win the best conference in the history of the sport by multiple games. They have 15 Q1 wins. Nobody else in the country has more than 10. I can't stand Pearl, but he's done the best job in the country and it's not really close.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 01, 2025, 10:07:20 AMSeems as though we are well past the need to cheer for Maryland and rather should be cheering against them.
Today I am a
Penn State fan (Maryland)
USC fan (Oregon)
Virginia fan (Clemson)
Auburn fan (Kentucky)
Oklahoma fan (Ole Miss)
Texas Tech fan (Kansas)
LSU fan (Miss. St.)
Pitt fan (Louisville)
Iowa St. fan (Arizona)
Oregon St. fan (St. Mary's)
and most importantly
GO MARQUETTE!
Penn State and Virginia blow leads allowing Clemson and Maryland to get road wins.
A couple of our 5 seed competitors.
As expected. Kentucky as a team of all journeyman vets surprised early
But late in year when the rest of CBB has gotten better. They borderline stink.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 01, 2025, 01:05:29 PMAuburn was supposed to be good but not great. They're going to win the best conference in the history of the sport by multiple games. They have 15 Q1 wins. Nobody else in the country has more than 10. I can't stand Pearl, but he's done the best job in the country and it's not really close.
They were #5 in KenPoms preseason rankings. #11 in the preseason AP poll. They were supposed to be pretty great. But yes Pearl deserves to be a candidate. I would go Kelsey personally. Gates and Gard probably deserve consideration as well.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on March 01, 2025, 02:09:25 PMThey were #5 in KenPoms preseason rankings. #11 in the preseason AP poll. They were supposed to be pretty great. But yes Pearl deserves to be a candidate. I would go Kelsey personally. Gates and Gard probably deserve consideration as well.
Right. Pretty good. They've been one of the best teams in this century.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 01, 2025, 02:19:31 PMRight. Pretty good. They've been one of the best teams in this century.
Top 5 preseason is supposed to be pretty great (not good) or "one of the best teams in the country." Even with that bar, Auburn is exceeding. Ergo Pearl being a strong candidate for COY.
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 27, 2025, 10:51:24 PMGard, easily
He has the "Autozone Gets it Done" award sponsored by Massage Envy on lockdown
Did you just see that call in the TTU/Kansas game??? Dickinson double dribbles, the refs convene, and decided a ghost touched the ball before he dribbles twice. Fking bcrap.
I think Nebraska's bubble just popped
Suck that Self!!! Hahahahaha!!!
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 01, 2025, 03:05:21 PMI think Nebraska's bubble just popped
Maybe I wasn't crazy when I stated they aren't a tournament lock.
Oh my goodness. I can't even explain how stupid this officiating crew at Ole Miss is.
They just called a flagrant foul in a 1 point game with 3 seconds left because the team trailing by 1 fouled without going for the ball. There was no possible play on the ball. He had to foul to put the guy at the line. Unbelievable.
https://x.com/pikkitsports/status/1895951357015904392?t=8ISHwG55QXxIBra3c94ueg&s=19
That's beyond absurd.
Love the guy but Dick Vitale needs to retire.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 01, 2025, 04:45:37 PMLove the guy but Dick Vitale needs to retire.
Was just thinking that, feel bad saying it but his voice is shot
His voice is completely gone. Heck of a game though.
That was a huge no-call on Bama.
That was cold-blooded.
That was an Alabama gag job
Players fouling.
Players not executing
Oates with bizarre strategy
Wow.
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 01, 2025, 05:34:16 PMThat was an Alabama gag job
Players fouling.
Players not executing
Oates with bizarre strategy
Wow.
Agreed.....great shot but they did everything in the 30 seconds prior to,allow that shot to win the game.
To just let the guy dribble it up the court unimpeded with 3 seconds to go is just ridiculous.
Quote from: MuMark on March 01, 2025, 05:45:47 PMAgreed.....great shot but they did everything in the 30 seconds prior to,allow that shot to win the game.
To just let the guy dribble it up the court unimpeded with 3 seconds to go is just ridiculous.
Obviously the fouling multiple times(with the missed board) was bad to let Tenn tie it
But the worst part was the last possession for Bama imo. Oates lets them play it out with Philon?? No Sears. Then after the tie up. They have Philon inbounding? Under the hoop? He's like 6 feet tall lol.
Tennessee shot that down easy.
Like Markus lobbing the ball in to Sam against Creighton.
Nm
Nm
Quote from: tower912 on March 01, 2025, 06:10:29 PMLike Markus lobbing the ball in to Sam against Creighton.
What you saying? Markus never passed the ball
What a huge week for Georgia.
Quote from: BM1090 on March 01, 2025, 09:51:55 PMWhat a huge week for Georgia.
Ya....they're in right now.
Badgers......one of the better 3 point shooting teams in the country........4-27 from 3 today.
Only down 8 midway through 2nd half to MSU.....good game.
Sparty taking too many consecutive mid range jumpers.
Quote from: tower912 on March 02, 2025, 02:21:28 PMSparty taking too many consecutive mid range jumpers.
It appears they fixed that. Sparty is really good at squeezing teams down the stretch.
Mc Gee another BADger flopper
State with highlight dunks down the stretch. Gonna win going away.
Happy badger loss to all of you!
What a shame the weasels lost and went 5-31 from distance.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 03:59:18 PMWhat a shame the weasels lost and went 5-31 from distance.
Why are you disparaging mammals
? So sad!
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 02, 2025, 04:03:54 PMWhy are you disparaging mammals
? So sad!
I apologize if the actual weasel community was offended by my comment.
Not a good performance from Michigan.
How far do the Wolverines fall? 22-7 team ranked in the top 20 getting blown out at home.
Quote from: tower912 on March 02, 2025, 04:24:26 PMHow far do the Wolverines fall? 22-7 team ranked in the top 20 getting blown out at home.
Don't forget they had a huge 46-45 win in Nebraska earlier in the week.
MU could jump 5-7 spots? C'mon UAB.
Quote from: tower912 on March 02, 2025, 04:24:26 PMHow far do the Wolverines fall? 22-7 team ranked in the top 20 getting blown out at home.
I read something on Twitter that said they haven't won a game by more than 4 points since like the first week or so of the new year. I was too lazy to look it up but it's on the internet so gotta be true.
So they haven't been playing great for a while now.
Wade Tonje IV
Is there any true mid-major besides Yale that could win a few rounds in the tournament? Has anyone watched Towson St., McNeese, or Akron?
It's interesting the Yale head coach has been there 26 yrs. I would imagine he's been approached by major programs.
Palm has MU as the highest #4 seed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 06:37:41 PMIs there any true mid-major besides Yale that could win a few rounds in the tournament? Has anyone watched Towson St., McNeese, or Akron?
It's interesting the Yale head coach has been there 26 yrs. I would imagine he's been approached by major programs.
He has been interviewed, but not hired.
I think there are a couple issues with Ivy League coaches. They usually make decent money and have nice facilities for a mid-major, so even upgrading to a higher level mid-major may not not be worthwhile. And high major programs likely view the jump as too large, with a different level of recruiting required.
Hypothetically, would Providence be interested in him? Would he be interested in Providence?
They should inquire at least. Maybe Jones figures he has a system in place to compete for the Ivy league title every year. That conference is better than people think.
The only Ivy coach that recently went straight to a high major gig is when Steve Donahue went from winning three straight titles and a S16 at Cornell to Boston College, where he couldn't recruit a lick and failed miserably. (Of course he is in good company there.) I think it just takes a special type and it usually doesn't work elsewhere.
Patriot League coaches are pretty similar IMO.
If Yale or Harvard wanted to go all in with NIL it would be interesting.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 07:04:11 PMPalm has MU as the highest #4 seed.
Bummer, that means we are a 6.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 02, 2025, 07:41:19 PMBummer, that means we are a 6.
Damn. He's that unreliable? We need to find a way to choke out UCONN and St.J.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 02, 2025, 06:26:06 PMI read something on Twitter that said they haven't won a game by more than 4 points since like the first week or so of the new year. I was too lazy to look it up but it's on the internet so gotta be true.
So they haven't been playing great for a while now.
Yeah, Michigan ranks high in those luck-factor things.
Oh, and sorry about your Weasels not getting it done (again), and not pretty easily being top-2 in the B18G.
Another early NCAAT exit coming for the coach who has won 2 tourney games in 7 years?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 06:37:41 PMIs there any true mid-major besides Yale that could win a few rounds in the tournament? Has anyone watched Towson St., McNeese, or Akron?
It's interesting the Yale head coach has been there 26 yrs. I would imagine he's been approached by major programs.
St. Thomas, since they're technically a mid major until they get the BE invite
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 07:04:11 PMPalm has MU as the highest #4 seed.
I can't believe that any major network, but especially one that is the primary source for the tournament, keeps him on as an "expert" on bracketology.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 06:37:41 PMIs there any true mid-major besides Yale that could win a few rounds in the tournament? Has anyone watched Towson St., McNeese, or Akron?
It's interesting the Yale head coach has been there 26 yrs. I would imagine he's been approached by major programs.
I've read helikes his position and what he's built.
And he's lost some good players to the Ivy League 4-year rule. Despite COVID offering 5-years, the Ivy's held firm on 4.
I can vouch for Yale's facilities as I've spent a lifetime living down the street from them.
James' brother was head coach at Columbia left for something else, I believe was fired and is now the head coach at Northeastern.
Yale (and beyond...) - watch for Nolan Groves in years to come. HS senior. Legit
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 03, 2025, 05:57:21 AMYale (and beyond...) - watch for Nolan Groves in years to come. HS senior. Legit
Pickle ball recruit?
Woodson announces his 'retirement'. Shuffles the line up going away from twin aircraft carrier alignment. His prize mid-range jumper freshman has surgery. Inserts a glue guy in at the PG, having Galloway initiate most of the offense. Bringing Rice and Reneau off the bench.
Suddenly, the offense is moving. With it, the defensive intensity has picked up. IU now looks like the team they were expected to be. It has been fascinating to watch the last few weeks.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 07:35:49 PMIf Yale or Harvard wanted to go all in with NIL it would be interesting.
What would be interesting? Not many high level athletes can get accepted into those schools.
After his Cameron finale, Flagg had this to say in response to Duke fans chanting, "One more year!"
"I'm living in the present right now. I'm living in the moment. Taking it day by day, practice by practice, game by game. I don't know what the future holds."
In other words: Zero more years.
I know people don't do this, but he should've been the one to do it...
He would have been better off just saying something along the lines of "it's been an incredible year and I'll forever be thankful of these fans and my ability to play at Cameron indoor in front of them and for them and the name on this jersey, but this will be my final game in this historical arena. Anyone that is offered the ability to come play here, do not hesitate. Let's go win a title!"
Georgia gets a very important win. I think they're in.
This BYU team is much better than I realized. Although Iowa St looks lifeless.
Wow. An absolute shellacking by BYU in Ames!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 04, 2025, 09:25:40 PMThis BYU team is much better than I realized. Although Iowa St looks lifeless.
I mentioned it last weekend during their Saturday night game against AZ...they are legitimately good.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 02, 2025, 06:37:41 PMIs there any true mid-major besides Yale that could win a few rounds in the tournament? Has anyone watched Towson St., McNeese, or Akron?
It's interesting the Yale head coach has been there 26 yrs. I would imagine he's been approached by major programs.
McNeese can, UC San Diego could be a dangerous 13 or 14 seed. High Point will be a rough first round draw too.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 04, 2025, 09:41:03 PMI mentioned it last weekend during their Saturday night game against AZ...they are legitimately good.
Perhaps I jinxed them or some of the Clones read my comment?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 04, 2025, 09:59:20 PMPerhaps I jinxed them or some of the Clones read my comment?
Just 2 good teams.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 04, 2025, 09:41:03 PMI mentioned it last weekend during their Saturday night game against AZ...they are legitimately good.
And I think BYU has a monster recruiting class next year too.
Thank goodness Indiana has a lot of guys who shoot mid-range jumpers.
Wow. Tough foul call on BYU. But WTH was that with 9 secs to go?
Big win for Buzz
Wow, just wow. It's amazing how often teams just go iso ball in the last secs and don't even get a shot off. Heck of a game in Ames.
BYU prevails. Big win for seeding. That team is dangerous.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 04, 2025, 10:27:54 PMBig win for Buzz
The building was rocking tonight in College Station. Buzz prevented the students from storming the court, but they were ready to go. I've attended two Houston games and now an A&M game this year, and all three contests produced electric atmospheres.
We never should have fired Buzz
Quote from: MarquetteDano on March 04, 2025, 10:07:01 PMAnd I think BYU has a monster recruiting class next year too.
They do. AJ Dybantsa may be the best HS recruit to go to college in a long time. They also have five billionaire donors living within a 20 mile radius of campus. They're here to stay.
The number of missteps the Pac-12 made could fill up a book, but being so haughty about BYU was a big one.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 05, 2025, 08:34:48 AMThey do. AJ Dybantsa may be the best HS recruit to go to college in a long time. They also have five billionaire donors living within a 20 mile radius of campus. They're here to stay.
These high level athletes also have to attend BYU, so they have that going against them.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 11:39:09 AMThese high level athletes also have to attend BYU, so they have that going against them.
Dybantsa has said that the on-campus culture is one of the reasons he chose BYU.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 11:42:57 AMDybantsa has said that the on-campus culture is one of the reasons he chose BYU.
Good on him. I'm guessing if he was being completely honest, there were about 7 million reasons ahead of the on-campus culture that he chose BYU. Can't imagine many high level athletes are choosing to go there for anything but the money.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 11:46:25 AMGood on him. Can't imagine many high level athletes are choosing to go there for anything but the money.
Each player is given sets of the magic underwear that
Mormons LDS believe in.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 11:46:25 AMGood on him. I'm guessing if he was being completely honest, there were about 7 million reasons ahead of the on-campus culture that he chose BYU. Can't imagine many high level athletes are choosing to go there for anything but the money.
According to him, each of the finalists met the asking price. He also said that the coach working in the NBA for years and running an NBA-like offense is something that drew him there as well.
Not every kid wants to go to school and party you know.
Imagine being afraid of Mountain Dew for reasons other than it tastes like sh1t and gives you gut rot.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 11:54:32 AMAccording to him, each of the finalists met the asking price. He also said that the coach working in the NBA for years and running an NBA-like offense is something that drew him there as well.
Not every kid wants to go to school and party you know.
I'm not even talking needing to be at a party school. The list of rules there is wild. No form fitting clothes, no beards, no alcohol, no caffeine in hot drinks, have a specific rule that you cannot "jam pennies in doors, climb on window ledges at Helaman Halls," etc. Limits on number of piercings, where you can be in the opposite sex's dorms/living areas, shorts length, no profanity, etc. etc. etc. The list is long and crazy.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 12:15:26 PMI'm not even talking needing to be at a party school. The list of rules there is wild. No form fitting clothes, no beards, no alcohol, no caffeine in hot drinks, have a specific rule that you cannot "jam pennies in doors, climb on window ledges at Helaman Halls," etc. Limits on number of piercings, where you can be in the opposite sex's dorms/living areas, shorts length, no profanity, etc. etc. etc. The list is long and crazy.
All schools should be like this
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 05, 2025, 12:52:22 PMAll schools should be like this
Add chastity belts to the list and I agree.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on March 05, 2025, 12:54:44 PMAdd chastity belts to the list and I agree.
Women in trousers or skirts failing to cover their ankles should be put in jail.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 11:54:32 AMAccording to him, each of the finalists met the asking price. He also said that the coach working in the NBA for years and running an NBA-like offense is something that drew him there as well.
Not every kid wants to go to school and party you know.
(https://media.tenor.com/Fg7Jrii-17kAAAAM/james-franco-wait-what.gif)
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 12:15:26 PMI'm not even talking needing to be at a party school. The list of rules there is wild. have a specific rule that you cannot "jam pennies in doors, climb on window ledges at Helaman Halls," etc. The list is long and crazy.
I had no idea that could be a deciding factor in choosing a college, especially for athletes.
Also, don't think BYU is going to be 100% enforcing the honor code for star athletes. People like to go back to the Brandon Davies situation but Davies wasn't suspended for having "premarital sex" as most reported, it was for knocking up a girl who was not his girlfriend and it wasn't his first run in with the Honor Code.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 05, 2025, 01:19:37 PMI had no idea that could be a deciding factor in choosing a college, especially for athletes.
Also, don't think BYU is going to be 100% enforcing the honor code for star athletes. People like to go back to the Brandon Davies situation but Davies wasn't suspended for having "premarital sex" as most reported, it was for knocking up a girl who was not his girlfriend and it wasn't his first run in with the Honor Code.
Way back in the late 70's, future Bear's QB Jim McMahon had a rep for flaunting the rules while at BYU. He reportedly thoroughly enjoyed breaking them, knowing full well that the school officials would not do anything about it.
Burka or bust.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 05, 2025, 01:19:37 PMI had no idea that could be a deciding factor in choosing a college, especially for athletes.
Also, don't think BYU is going to be 100% enforcing the honor code for star athletes. People like to go back to the Brandon Davies situation but Davies wasn't suspended for having "premarital sex" as most reported, it was for knocking up a girl who was not his girlfriend and it wasn't his first run in with the Honor Code.
So...kicked off the team for having premarital sex.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 01:54:13 PMSo...kicked off the team for having premarital sex.
He was coming. Oops! I mean he
had it coming.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 05, 2025, 08:34:48 AMThey do. AJ Dybantsa may be the best HS recruit to go to college in a long time.
Not a chance. Cooper Flagg is immensely better.
Quote from: Jockey on March 05, 2025, 01:58:32 PMNot a chance. Cooper Flagg is immensely better.
No he's not.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 05, 2025, 12:52:22 PMAll schools should be like this
All US is heading this direction, thankfully.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 02:00:39 PMNo he's not.
Flagg will lead Duke, the second-best team of the KenPom era, in every major statistical category, becoming the first freshman to do so on an NCAA Tournament team;
He will lead the nation in win shares per 40 minutes and defensive win shares
He will win ACC POY, Newcomer of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year
He will win the Wooden Award
He will be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft.
When Dybsanta matches that, then we can pursue your statement.
Quote from: Jockey on March 05, 2025, 02:27:24 PMFlagg will lead Duke, the second-best team of the KenPom era, in every major statistical category, becoming the first freshman to do so on an NCAA Tournament team;
He will lead the nation in win shares per 40 minutes and defensive win shares
He will win ACC POY, Newcomer of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year
He will win the Wooden Award
He will be the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft.
When Dybsanta matches that, then we can pursue your statement.
LOLOLOLOL...you are using college stats and accomplishments to determine who the better player is?
Anyway, the problem with your statement was saying Flagg is "immensely better." Scouts who have seen these guys say they are very close, with Dybsanta maybe having a slight edge. Maybe do a little research instead of just looking at freshman year stats.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 02:32:21 PMLOLOLOLOL...you are using college stats and accomplishments to determine who the better player is?
Anyway, the problem with your statement was saying Flagg is "immensely better." Scouts who have seen these guys say they are very close, with Dybsanta maybe having a slight edge. Maybe do a little research instead of just looking at freshman year stats.
Exactly. And before Flagg reclassified and they were in the same class, Dybantsa was ranked above Flagg.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 02:32:21 PMLOLOLOLOL...you are using college stats and accomplishments to determine who the better player is?
Anyway, the problem with your statement was saying Flagg is "immensely better." Scouts who have seen these guys say they are very close, with Dybsanta maybe having a slight edge. Maybe do a little research instead of just looking at freshman year stats.
Come back to me in a couple years.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 05, 2025, 06:42:14 AMWe never should have fired Buzz
Rico, got to give it to you. You are the troll of trolls. 😁
Quote from: Jockey on March 05, 2025, 02:39:48 PMCome back to me in a couple years.
So let me get this straight.
You say that Flagg is "immensely better"...provide no evidence outside of stats that he achieved at Duke even though Dybsanta hasn't had the opportunity in college yet...and then come back with "come back to me in a couple of years?"
You are like the king of illogical hot takes on players here, but this might be your crowning achievement.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 05, 2025, 02:32:21 PMLOLOLOLOL...you are using college stats and accomplishments to determine who the better player is?
Anyway, the problem with your statement was saying Flagg is "immensely better." Scouts who have seen these guys say they are very close, with Dybsanta maybe having a slight edge. Maybe do a little research instead of just looking at freshman year stats.
So, if Duke wins it all, he will be the consensus top college freshman of all time. And you think we should ignore that and rely on your opinion.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 05, 2025, 02:35:14 PMExactly. And before Flagg reclassified and they were in the same class, Dybantsa was ranked above Flagg.
AJ Dybantsa reclassified from the 2026 class to the 2025 class.
Flagg reclassified from the class of 2025 to the class of 2024.
So, no, they were not in the same class.
Quote from: Jockey on March 05, 2025, 02:52:10 PMSo, if Duke wins it all, he will be the consensus top college freshman of all time. And you think we should ignore that and rely on your opinion.
Not at all. Why would I have a strong opinion on this when I have only seen Flagg play a handful of times and not seen Dybsanta at all?
I think you should look at the national scouts who have watched both of them play for a number of years.
For instance...here (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/cooper-flagg-vs-aj-dybantsa-which-no-1-player-in-his-recruiting-class-is-the-better-nba-draft-prospect/).
Or here. (https://247sports.com/article/aj-dybantsa-or-cooper-flagg-who-is-the-better-no-1-prospect-241780091/)
Or here (https://sports.yahoo.com/duke-commit-cooper-flagg-and-no-1-junior-aj-dybantsa-lead-top-performers-from-hoophall-classic-154119250.html)
Or here (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/cooper-flagg-might-be-great-at-duke-but-the-best-part-for-college-hoops-is-a-j-dybantsa-could-be-even-better/)
Quote from: Jockey on March 05, 2025, 02:57:00 PMAJ Dybantsa reclassified from the 2026 class to the 2025 class.
Flagg reclassified from the class of 2025 to the class of 2024.
So, no, they were not in the same class.
Sorry, had it wrong. Flagg was ranked second before he reclassified, behind Cameron Boozer. Dybantsa reclassified into the same class as Boozer, and knocked Boozer down to the second ranked recruit in that class. So same result.
Quote from: FairWeatherEagle on March 05, 2025, 02:43:07 PMRico, got to give it to you. You are the troll of trolls. 😁
He speaks truth, and facts!
from Dybantsa's 24/7 page: "The bread-and-butter of his individual offense has always been his mid-range pull-up"
Stand for the Flagg, kneel for the cross
Quote from: Shaka Shart on March 05, 2025, 03:28:34 PMStand for the Flagg, kneel for the cross
Flagellation for both.
Despite all the hype, Flagg actually has been better than I thought he'd be.
I have seen maybe 45 seconds of video on Dybantsa. Looks like he'll be a great college player.
Will he be better next season than Flagg has been this season?We'll see!
I hope that Denny Crum can now finally rest in peace.
https://bsky.app/profile/actioncookbook.com/post/3ljo4y44dqk2s
https://x.com/GrahamDoeren/status/1897454556847440339?t=_tuZ_k3WCJG5vxYEuw9wAg&s=19
What a weird resume for Dawson and the Gophers.
Q1: 7-7
Q2: 1-5
Q3: 0-2
😂😂😂
I might be a curse for Will Richard of Florida.
Guy looks like Jop on his worst days every single time I watch Florida in bulk.
Then I go check his stats and am shocked at how solid they are. He drops 25 and 30 in the games I don't see.
Maryland punks Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Incredible night in college hoops last night.
Oakland ended UWM's season. The Panthers went 3–12 from the line in an 8-point loss. Oakland went 9-9. Both teams shot 52% from the field, both going 28-54! Oakland made 2 extra 3's and outrebounded the Panthers by 7. Find you narrative as you choose.
St. Thomas won their opening round game in the Summit, thumping Denver by 18. The road to Milwaukee is clearing of traffic.
Lipscomb, the ASun regular season champ, survived overtime to beat Queens. Bucknell, the 1-seed in the Patriot survives overtime as well versus Loyola (MD). American defeats Lafayette, 71-69, in a close game. American is the 2-seed in the Patriot.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 07:33:31 AMIncredible night in college hoops last night.
Oakland ended UWM's season. The Panthers went 3–12 from the line in an 8-point loss. Oakland went 9-9. Both teams shot 52% from the field, both going 28-54! Oakland made 2 extra 3's and outrebounded the Panthers by 7. Find you narrative as you choose.
St. Thomas won their opening round game in the Summit, thumping Denver by 18. The road to Milwaukee is clearing of traffic.
Lipscomb, the ASun regular season champ, survived overtime to beat Queens. Bucknell, the 1-seed in the Patriot survives overtime as well versus Loyola (MD). American defeats Lafayette, 71-69, in a close game. American is the 2-seed in the Patriot.
Bradley tips at 6:00 pm tonight. They take on the always tough Racers of Murray State in the Arch Madness quarters.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2025, 07:56:00 AMBradley tips at 6:00 pm tonight. They take on the always tough Racers of Murray State in the Arch Madness quarters.
Wardle is March
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 07:33:31 AMIncredible night in college hoops last night.
Oakland ended UWM's season. The Panthers went 3–12 from the line in an 8-point loss. Oakland went 9-9. Both teams shot 52% from the field, both going 28-54! Oakland made 2 extra 3's and outrebounded the Panthers by 7. Find you narrative as you choose.
St. Thomas won their opening round game in the Summit, thumping Denver by 18. The road to Milwaukee is clearing of traffic.
Lipscomb, the ASun regular season champ, survived overtime to beat Queens. Bucknell, the 1-seed in the Patriot survives overtime as well versus Loyola (MD). American defeats Lafayette, 71-69, in a close game. American is the 2-seed in the Patriot.
St. Thomas is ineligible for the tourney until 2026. The Athletic had a really good article on their jump from D3 to D1 yesterday.
Michigan State put away Iowa and is the outright Big Ten champ. Picked 5th in the conference, thishas to be one of Izzo's best coaching jobs ever. They have no go-to superstar, the guy just wins.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 07, 2025, 08:18:35 AMSt. Thomas is ineligible for the tourney until 2026. The Athletic had a really good article on their jump from D3 to D1 yesterday.
Strange that the conference would allow them to play in this tournament then.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 07, 2025, 08:18:35 AMSt. Thomas is ineligible for the tourney until 2026. The Athletic had a really good article on their jump from D3 to D1 yesterday.
Michigan State put away Iowa and is the outright Big Ten champ. Picked 5th in the conference, thishas to be one of Izzo's best coaching jobs ever. They have no go-to superstar, the guy just wins.
Aw, man. Well, go Jackrabbits, then
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 08:35:45 AMAw, man. Well, go Jackrabbits, then
You don't want to root for the future BE member?
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2025, 08:48:17 AMYou don't want to root for the future BE member?
No. I'm sick and tired of cheering for Big East teams. Plus, with Marquette heading to DePaul levels of despair, who cares
Quote from: The Sultan on March 07, 2025, 08:21:08 AMStrange that the conference would allow them to play in this tournament then.
It's not unprecedented. Merrimack won the NEC title in 2024 and was ineligible due to the transition period. The team they beat got the automatic bid and did ok in the tourney. Stonehill is ineligible but played in the NEC. Bellarmine won the ASUN tourney in 2023 so the regular season champ got the bid. Queens is playing in the ASUN tourney this season while ineligible.
Meanwhile, the Big West did not let UCSD play in its post-season tournament during its transition period. This is the first year they are eligible and are regular season champs and a possible at-large bid if they don't win the Big West tourney.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 09:00:21 AMNo. I'm sick and tired of cheering for Big East teams. Plus, with Marquette heading to DePaul levels of despair, who cares
There's always Dayton.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 07, 2025, 09:06:59 AMIt's not unprecedented. Merrimack won the NEC title in 2024 and was ineligible due to the transition period. The team they beat got the automatic bid and did ok in the tourney. Stonehill is ineligible but played in the NEC. Bellarmine won the ASUN tourney in 2023 so the regular season champ got the bid. Queens is playing in the ASUN tourney this season while ineligible.
Meanwhile, the Big West did not let UCSD play in its post-season tournament during its transition period. This is the first year they are eligible and are regular season champs and a possible at-large bid if they don't win the Big West tourney.
Herm's favorite conference
All name team...c'mon Shaka!
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1898038451154432120?t=HJ0S8NkrVv80pojNFXgmag&s=19
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2025, 10:03:50 AMAll name team...c'mon Shaka!
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1898038451154432120?t=HJ0S8NkrVv80pojNFXgmag&s=19
his name reminds me of a former MSU football player SirDarian Adams. His mom said she named him that so people would always refer to her son as "Sir."
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 07, 2025, 10:15:07 AMhis name reminds me of a former MSU football player SirDarian Adams. His mom said she named him that so people would always refer to her son as "Sir."
There was a SirDominic Pointer somewhere too. St. Johns maybe? That name rings a bell though.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2025, 10:17:20 AMThere was a SirDominic Pointer somewhere too. St. Johns maybe? That name rings a bell though.
Yes, St. John's under Lavin.
https://redstormsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/sirdominic-pointer/420
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 07:33:31 AMIncredible night in college hoops last night.
Oakland ended UWM's season. The Panthers went 3–12 from the line in an 8-point loss. Oakland went 9-9. Both teams shot 52% from the field, both going 28-54! Oakland made 2 extra 3's and outrebounded the Panthers by 7. Find you narrative as you choose.
St. Thomas won their opening round game in the Summit, thumping Denver by 18. The road to Milwaukee is clearing of traffic.
Lipscomb, the ASun regular season champ, survived overtime to beat Queens. Bucknell, the 1-seed in the Patriot survives overtime as well versus Loyola (MD). American defeats Lafayette, 71-69, in a close game. American is the 2-seed in the Patriot.
I remember when Scoop was worried about matching up with UWM in the 2-15 game.
Now we're goin to lose to St. Thomas in the 5-12 game (with MU as the 12).
Quote from: wadesworld on March 07, 2025, 11:28:06 AMI remember when Scoop was worried about matching up with UWM in the 2-15 game.
Now we're goin to lose to St. Thomas in the 5-12 game (with MU as the 12).
It's COLE season
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 07, 2025, 10:15:07 AMhis name reminds me of a former MSU football player SirDarian Adams. His mom said she named him that so people would always refer to her son as "Sir."
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2025, 10:03:50 AMAll name team...c'mon Shaka!
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1898038451154432120?t=HJ0S8NkrVv80pojNFXgmag&s=19
His future son: " Call me Jim. Mister Dean is my Father's name."
Boo this man.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 07, 2025, 10:03:50 AMAll name team...c'mon Shaka!
https://x.com/TheFieldOf68/status/1898038451154432120?t=HJ0S8NkrVv80pojNFXgmag&s=19
They call me Mister Tibbs.
Too bad he isn't from Philly.
Darryn Peterson named Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year
AJ Dysanta was 2nd. Cam Boozer 3rd.
Quote from: Jockey on March 07, 2025, 07:38:29 PMDarryn Peterson named Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year
AJ Dysanta was 2nd. Cam Boozer 3rd.
Cam Brown is no boozer
https://x.com/OmahaMBB/status/1897834304752730504?t=SYe4j1h8Ju1s6B7xvP_I9A&s=19
😂
Quote from: Jockey on March 07, 2025, 07:38:29 PMDarryn Peterson named Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year
AJ Dysanta was 2nd. Cam Boozer 3rd.
Quite possibly the top 3 picks in the 2026 NBA draft. All three are considered in the same realm as Cooper Flagg.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 07, 2025, 08:53:16 PMQuite possibly the top 3 picks in the 2026 NBA draft. All three are considered in the same realm as Cooper Flagg.
They're close.
But Flagg has arguably had the greatest freshman year ever (along with AD, Carmelo, and Durant).
The unquestioned greatest freshman ever was Lew Alcindor and no one is even in the same universe. Only problem is that freshman weren't eligible to play on the varsity team. Averaged 33/21.
Quote from: Jockey on March 07, 2025, 10:07:36 PMThey're close.
But Flagg has arguably had the greatest freshman year ever (along with AD, Carmelo, and Durant).
The unquestioned greatest freshman ever was Lew Alcindor and no one is even in the same universe. Only problem is that freshman weren't eligible to play on the varsity team. Averaged 33/21.
Flagg hasn't even had the best freshman season of any Duke player in the past 6 seasons.
https://x.com/DKSportsbook/status/1898234708204404831
I've been tailing all week. Heck of a run
Quote from: Jockey on March 07, 2025, 10:07:36 PMThey're close.
But Flagg has arguably had the greatest freshman year ever (along with AD, Carmelo, and Durant).
The unquestioned greatest freshman ever was Lew Alcindor and no one is even in the same universe. Only problem is that freshman weren't eligible to play on the varsity team. Averaged 33/21.
Wait. Less than three days ago you said Flagg was "immensely better" than Dynsanta. Now "they're close"??
Huh.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 07, 2025, 08:01:30 AMWardle is March
Bradley takes on Valparaiso in the Arch Madness semis at 5:00. The Beacons are looking to make it three straight upsets after beating UIC and UNI on consecutive nights.
ESPN Game Day from Chapel Hill is disappointing. Yes, our game is on FOX, but top 10 StJ's, Pitino, top 20 MU, ghosts of Louie, AL...Milwaukee deserved the attention.
Quote from: Viper on March 08, 2025, 10:02:33 AMESPN Game Day from Chapel Hill is disappointing. Yes, our game is on FOX, but top 10 StJ's, Pitino, top 20 MU, ghosts of Louie, AL...Milwaukee deserved the attention.
They were not coming to a BE game. If it was going anywhere else it'd be Alabama at Auburn.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 08, 2025, 06:09:09 AMBradley takes on Valparaiso in the Arch Madness semis at 5:00. The Beacons are looking to make it three straight upsets after beating UIC and UNI on consecutive nights.
I work with a few Valpo grads who refuse to refer to them as "Beacons."
https://x.com/BarstoolBigCat/status/1898454865086410877
107 pt second half in UK/Mizzou game.
lone bright spot to my morning
VERY small consolation, but at least we didn't get beaten soundly at home by one of the sh!t teams in our league.
#alwaysgetitdone
#prettyeasilytop2
Quote from: MU82 on March 08, 2025, 01:55:27 PMVERY small consolation, but at least we didn't get beaten soundly at home by one of the sh!t teams in our league.
#alwaysgetitdone
#prettyeasilytop2
I feel better now.
Baker-Mazara is the biggest thug in college basketball
Heck of a game in Auburn.
Stay classy Auburn fans. Smh.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 07, 2025, 10:17:54 PMFlagg hasn't even had the best freshman season of any Duke player in the past 6 seasons.
You get distracted too easily by shiny things. Zion was great and dynamic, and deserved POY.
But guys like you and Sultan pretend that guys play on only one end of the floor. You forget that half the games is on defense. Flagg is an elite defender. Zion was terrible on defense. Flagg is also a better defensive rebounder.
So you have 2 guys nearly equal on offense (Zion's advantage was offensive boards) and worlds apart on defense. Your opinion is that defense is irrelevant. The shiny toy who makes spectacular dunks has to be better.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 08, 2025, 04:01:23 PMHeck of a game in Auburn.
Two losses this week for Auburn, including on Senior Night.
Unacceptable. Inexplicable. Disappointing. Disgusting.
Quote from: Jockey on March 08, 2025, 05:17:23 PMYou get distracted too easily by shiny things. Zion was great and dynamic, and deserved POY.
But guys like you and Sultan pretend that guys play on only one end of the floor. You forget that half the games is on defense. Flagg is an elite defender. Zion was terrible on defense. Flagg is also a better defensive rebounder.
So you have 2 guys nearly equal on offense (Zion's advantage was offensive boards) and worlds apart on defense. Your opinion is that defense is irrelevant. The shiny toy who makes spectacular dunks has to be better.
You realize Zion averaged 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks per game, right? He led the ACC in Defensive Box Plus Minus. He was such a "terrible defender" that he was on the All Defensive Team for the ACC. He was a great college defender. Maybe look things up before you spew clearly inaccurate statements.
He was significantly better offensively (his efg% was 15!!!!! percent higher than Flagg's) and slightly worse defensively than Flagg.
Quote from: MU82 on March 08, 2025, 01:55:27 PMVERY small consolation, but at least we didn't get beaten soundly at home by one of the sh!t teams in our league.
#alwaysgetitdone
#prettyeasilytop2
It would be a bigger consolation for me if their 2-3 finish knocked them out of playing in Milwaukee. But the teams that had been candidates for the spots here (Iowa State and Purdue) have also been slumping.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 08, 2025, 03:20:06 PMBaker-Mazara is the biggest thug in college basketball
The oldest too. He turned 25 in January
If he had better basketball skills, he would be playing professionally somewhere by now
Quote from: wisblue on March 08, 2025, 06:27:16 PMIt would be a bigger consolation for me if their 2-3 finish knocked them out of playing in Milwaukee. But the teams that had been candidates for the spots here (Iowa State and Purdue) have also been slumping.
Cut the bshite Blue. They should drop to a 5 seed if they don't make a run in the B18 tournament. Two words: Penn State.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 08, 2025, 07:29:04 PMCut the bshite Blue. They should drop to a 5 seed if they don't make a run in the B18 tournament. Two words: Penn State.
Go through the expected protected seeds and where you would expect them to play in the first round and tell me who the protected seeds in Milwaukee should be.
Cooper Flagg's parents look very unlikable.
PS: was there ever a more useless coach in MU history than Chris Carrawell?
Brian Barone takes SIU Edwardsville to their first NCAA tourney. A great story of resilience and redemption.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 08, 2025, 10:01:23 PMBrian Barone takes SIU Edwardsville to their first NCAA tourney. A great story of resilience and redemption.
Most know but for the few that do not Barone was a Marquette Guard from 1998-2000
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 08, 2025, 10:01:23 PMBrian Barone takes SIU Edwardsville to their first NCAA tourney. A great story of resilience and redemption.
his post game tv interview was outstanding. Referenced DWade. Barone is a really good coach. Passionate is an understatement.
Quote from: Viper on March 09, 2025, 07:20:16 AMhis post game tv interview was outstanding. Referenced DWade. Barone is a really good coach. Passionate is an understatement.
I wonder if Wardle moves on if he would be a candidate at Bradely. Barone worked as an assistant for him at UWGB.
Anyway, one of the players for SIUE is New Berlin West's Desmond Polk who is in his fifth year there. Early in his career he was being recruited by high major programs including Wojo and Marquette. Glad he'll be able to finish his career with the tournament.
Quote from: Viper on March 09, 2025, 07:20:16 AMhis post game tv interview was outstanding. Referenced DWade. Barone is a really good coach. Passionate is an understatement.
The Wade reference was actually about how TC kept Wade involved when he was ineligible and Barone did the same with his 5th year guy when he couldn't play. TC was doing the radio call last night and Barone ran over to hug him before the interview started.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 08, 2025, 10:01:23 PMBrian Barone takes SIU Edwardsville to their first NCAA tourney. A great story of resilience and redemption.
Glad Brian is finding success. Coincidentally, he replaced another former MU player at SIUE: Jon Harris.
Brian's dad, the late Tony Barone, was a pretty good coach in his own right. Lead Creighton to two MVC title sweeps in 1989 and 1991, coached at TAMU, and later coached for the Memphis Grizzlies as an assistant, before being promoted to head coach to finish out the 2006-07 season.
Michigan State is a better version of St.John's.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 11:43:44 AMMichigan State is a better version of St.John's.
How is 26-5, 17-3 in the B10 Tom Izzo not a 1 seed?
How is 27-4, 18-3 in the BE Rick Pitino not a 1 seed?
Those two resumes in nearly ANY season get you a 1 seed, possibly the overall 1.
This season? A back end 2 seed.
Goes to show you how much the computers and data are affecting things.
SEC has an amazing OOC so they were always destined to get two 1 seeds, and a ton of top 4/5 seeds. Then Duke and Houston just pummel the competition in their conferences and the metrics lock them in as 1 seeds.
You're left with 2 legendary coaches having amazing seasons but landing on the 2 line.
Should be a fun tournament this year
The Big East isn't very strong this year.
Quote from: DoctorV on March 09, 2025, 12:09:13 PMHow is 26-5, 17-3 in the B10 Tom Izzo not a 1 seed?
How is 27-4, 18-3 in the BE Rick Pitino not a 1 seed?
Those two resumes in nearly ANY season get you a 1 seed, possibly the overall 1.
This season? A back end 2 seed.
Goes to show you how much the computers and data are affecting things.
SEC has an amazing OOC so they were always destined to get two 1 seeds, and a ton of top 4/5 seeds. Then Duke and Houston just pummel the competition in their conferences and the metrics lock them in as 1 seeds.
You're left with 2 legendary coaches having amazing seasons but landing on the 2 line.
Should be a fun tournament this year
The BEast and B18 are down this year. But maybe we're overrating the middle of the SEC? I dunno.
Hope Wardle and Bradley win today and then get placed in Milwaukee.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 09, 2025, 08:57:24 AMGlad Brian is finding success. Coincidentally, he replaced another former MU player at SIUE: Jon Harris.
Brian's dad, the late Tony Barone, was a pretty good coach in his own right. Lead Creighton to two MVC title sweeps in 1989 and 1991, coached at TAMU, and later coached for the Memphis Grizzlies as an assistant, before being promoted to head coach to finish out the 2006-07 season.
I believe Tony Barone was a candidate when Dukiet was hired. May have interviewed.
Biggest game of the year has tipped off! Go Bradley Beat Drake!
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 09, 2025, 12:25:49 PMHope Wardle and Bradley win today and then get placed in Milwaukee.
MU connections for both:
Wardle and Bargan for Bradley.
Drake AD Brian Hardin is a former MU track SA and Deputy AD.
Drake jas esrned an at-laege if they lose, IMO.
Bradley takes so many mid-range shots! I'm tearing up watching this...
So much for Nebraska being a tournament team.
Quote from: wisblue on March 08, 2025, 07:46:32 PMGo through the expected protected seeds and where you would expect them to play in the first round and tell me who the protected seeds in Milwaukee should be.
Despite your slobbering all over them, Whisky is 2-6 vs the top 8 in the B18. They had a nice win at Purdue and played about as well as one can that game. But if you look deeper they haven't been particularly impressive.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 11:43:44 AMMichigan State is a better version of St.John's.
Yes they are
Bradley is in trouble.
DraftKings just allowed me to bet one of PGHeroes index fingers?!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 02:27:57 PMBradley is in trouble.
Agree Bradley has been stuck on 27 points for a long time. Hoping for a come back for the Fighting Wardles.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 02:27:57 PMBradley is in trouble.
Yeah, they look overmatched mostly
How good is High Point?
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on March 09, 2025, 02:33:42 PMAgree Bradley has been stuck on 27 points for a long time. Hoping for a come back for the Fighting Wardles.
They're hanging around. Rebounding is a problem for Bradley
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 02:14:56 PMDespite your slobbering all over them, Whisky is 2-6 vs the top 8 in the B18. They had a nice win at Purdue and played about as well as one can that game. But if you look deeper they haven't been particularly impressive.
Just like I have not said that Xavier is an unbeatable juggernaut, I have not been "slobbering all over" the Badgers. Resorting to that kind of hyperbole doesn't make your points more credible.
I have simply recognized that they had played very well, and that was reflected in the NCAA reveal and in subsequent brackets that projected them as a 2 or 3 seed playing in Milwaukee. They were generally between 8 and 10 on most seed lists as recently as last week, and a loss to Penn State (a team with an NET in the low 60's) isn't by itself going to drop them all the way to a 5 seed. But it could open the door for some teams to vault over them.
UW's recent losses might have put what looked like a sure thing into question. If teams like Kentucky, Iowa State, and/or Maryland move ahead of UW on the seed list, those teams could land the spots in Milwaukee before the Badgers get their turn, even if they get a 4 seed.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 02:06:54 PMSo much for Nebraska being a tournament team.
That ship sailed before today.
Now they don't even get a chance for a miracle conference tournament run.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 09, 2025, 12:12:03 PMThe Big East isn't very strong this year.
Not at all.
Quote from: wisblue on March 09, 2025, 03:02:03 PMThat ship sailed before today.
Now they don't even get a chance for a miracle conference tournament run.
Someone here called them a tourney team.
Wardle looks extremely upset.
Think Bradley got screwed there and now this thing is over.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 03:05:06 PMSomeone here called them a tourney team.
They were well on their way at 17-9, but a 5 game losing streak ended their hopes.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 09, 2025, 03:02:14 PMNot at all.
I think that gets lost, or at least underplayed, when talking about the strength of the top teams in the conference. If you look at things like NET or other metrics Creighton and UConn are in the neighborhood with teams like Ohio State, Mississippi State, and Baylor, teams that in the middle of their conferences.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 09, 2025, 03:06:47 PMThink Bradley got screwed there and now this thing is over.
They got screwed but we didn't when Chase wasn't allowed to land in the 2H with that no call??
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 03:14:21 PMThey got screwed but we didn't when Chase wasn't allowed to land in the 2H with that no call??
😂😂😂
All kidding aside, Wardle is a good coach and can most certainly take another step up, but I don't want to see this at Marquette.
Drake is gonna give a 5 seed some probs.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 09, 2025, 03:19:08 PMDrake is gonna give a 5 seed some probs.
Definitely. They're solid and well coached.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 09, 2025, 03:20:52 PMDefinitely. They're solid and well coached.
They're undersized but very well coached. And play hard.
Dexter Akanno just recently joined the 1,000 point club.
https://x.com/USUBasketball/status/1898516405798207967?t=APAM8wExDxJjQooHo9xThA&s=19
Stevie Mitchell is just 33 points away from doing the same.
Kam Jones is 23 points away from the 2,000 point club. Would be the second in Marquette history.
Michigan outscored by an average of 14 a game in going 0-3 in March.
UNO wins the Summit regular season title and conference tournament. Hopefully, we do not put them on the schedule next season
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 10, 2025, 06:57:40 AMUNO wins the Summit regular season title and conference tournament. Hopefully, we do not put them on the schedule next season
You really think Shaka's afraid to play UNO? I mean, sure some of the newer versions are pretty intense, but it's just a card game.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 10, 2025, 07:29:42 AMYou really think Shaka's afraid to play UNO? I mean, sure some of the newer versions are pretty intense, but it's just a card game.
Probably wants to SKIP it.
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 10, 2025, 07:29:42 AMYou really think Shaka's afraid to play UNO? I mean, sure some of the newer versions are pretty intense, but it's just a card game.
Please refrain from word play. We are in March.
When we are in March, there is to be no wordplay and no smiling on the bench when we're losing.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2025, 08:05:58 AMWhen we are in March, there is to be no wordplay and no smiling on the bench when we're losing.
Scoop has got to set the tone this month. We must focus and attack each post with intensity and ferocity
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 10, 2025, 06:57:40 AMUNO wins the Summit regular season title and conference tournament. Hopefully, we do not put them on the schedule next season
I think MU should start talks with Hollowell before it's too late.
Omaha UNO will never be as special as Buzz's UNO.
But they did shoot 36.7% from deep. And their coach's first HC gig I believe was at Tyler JC.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 10, 2025, 06:57:40 AMUNO wins the Summit regular season title and conference tournament. Hopefully, we do not put them on the schedule next season
They blew us out last time and dropped a hundred on us. I've never seen guys so eager to take the ball out of the basket and score.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 09, 2025, 12:30:44 PMI believe Tony Barone was a candidate when Dukiet was hired. May have interviewed.
I'm pretty sure it was when KO ended up being hired. IIRC it was Barone and Rudy Washington of Drake being speculated the most, before KO emerged.
Quote from: larrym on March 10, 2025, 09:46:55 AMI'm pretty sure it was when KO ended up being hired. IIRC it was Barone and Rudy Washington of Drake being speculated the most, before KO emerged.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/1986/07/05/coach-rejects-marquette-offer/
https://www.upi.com/amp/Archives/1989/04/08/ONeill-named-Marquette-basketball-coach/6183608011200/
Wild times
Gotta love the fact that every single candidate identified by Marquette when Majerus left would be have been a complete disaster. Newell, Iba, etc. all turned out to be pretty terrible.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 10, 2025, 10:32:42 AMhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/1986/07/05/coach-rejects-marquette-offer/
https://www.upi.com/amp/Archives/1989/04/08/ONeill-named-Marquette-basketball-coach/6183608011200/
Wild times
And a few years later Newell left for Lamar. Good call, Coach Newell: :D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Newell_(basketball)
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 10, 2025, 10:40:06 AMAnd a year later Newell left for Lamar. Good call, Coach Newell: :D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Newell_(basketball)
Where he resigned for verbally abusing his players. Good lord.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2025, 10:37:39 AMGotta love the fact that every single candidate identified by Marquette when Majerus left would be have been a complete disaster. Newell, Iba, etc. all turned out to be pretty terrible.
Texas was glad to see Shaka leave. It is the incredibly rare coach that isn't fired at some point.
Quote from: tower912 on March 10, 2025, 10:53:47 AMTexas was glad to see Shaka leave. It is the incredibly rare coach that isn't fired at some point.
And they were glad to be rid of Barnes also. ;D
Indeed.
Quote from: tower912 on March 10, 2025, 10:53:47 AMTexas was glad to see Shaka leave. It is the incredibly rare coach that isn't fired at some point.
Yeah, but every single one of those guys turned out to never get a major college job because they were so bad at multiple places. I'm not sure they could have put together a worse pool had they tried.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 10, 2025, 10:37:39 AMGotta love the fact that every single candidate identified by Marquette when Majerus left would be have been a complete disaster. Newell, Iba, etc. all turned out to be pretty terrible.
I had never heard of Rudy Washington so I googled him. Good God, a bigger bullet dodged than Newell:
https://www.drakenation.com/Topic84274.aspx
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/rudy-washington-2.html
Quote from: larrym on March 10, 2025, 09:46:55 AMI'm pretty sure it was when KO ended up being hired. IIRC it was Barone and Rudy Washington of Drake being speculated the most, before KO emerged.
I was questioning myself yesterday about this and you're right.
Coach of the Year ...
Ben McCollum probably has little chance because, well, he's at Drake. But a very good argument can be made that he did the best coaching job in America.
Drake had no players when he arrived, but he brought in a bunch of D2 guys and won 30 games and the MVC title.
Pretty incredible.
Good game between Furman and Wofford. Both teams can lace the triple.
Congrats to Wofford.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 10, 2025, 08:05:35 PMCongrats to Wofford.
This isn't a very good Wofford team. Too bad for the SoCon
Though, they did beat St. Thomas
Quote from: MU82 on March 10, 2025, 06:54:43 PMCoach of the Year ...
Ben McCollum probably has little chance because, well, he's at Drake. But a very good argument can be made that he did the best coaching job in America.
Drake had no players when he arrived, but he brought in a bunch of D2 guys and won 30 games and the MVC title.
Pretty incredible.
Absolutely. He's starting four D2 teansfers and sophomore transfer from Wyoming and went 30-3. Three neuteal site wins against P4 teams. That's ridiculously impressive.
https://x.com/NCAABuzzerBters/status/1899552751040037265?t=hRXrzvAuTi8naBms19EXng&s=19
but Stevie can't get a call at the end of Saturdays game where he actually got hammered at the end of regulation. Brutal.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2025, 03:14:38 PMhttps://x.com/NCAABuzzerBters/status/1899552751040037265?t=hRXrzvAuTi8naBms19EXng&s=19
but Stevie can't get a call at the end of Saturdays game where he actually got hammered at the end of regulation. Brutal.
Awful call ... but not sure what it has to do with Stevie.
Although I love Stevie and want Marquette to get every call, all Stevie had to do was make both FTs with 22 seconds left and we probably would have won in regulation.
Hard to blame the refs when we're awarded 22 FTs and only make 12.
Quote from: MU82 on March 11, 2025, 03:25:04 PMAwful call ... but not sure what it has to do with Stevie.
Although I love Stevie and want Marquette to get every call, all Stevie had to do was make both FTs with 22 seconds left and we probably would have won in regulation.
Hard to blame the refs when we're awarded 22 FTs and only make 12.
A foul is a foul. He should've gotten 2 free throws with .2 left on the clock.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 11, 2025, 03:28:45 PMA foul is a foul. He should've gotten 2 free throws with .2 left on the clock.
The ref didn't blow his whistle, therefore it wasn't a foul.
Make the FTs you take and win the game.
Quote from: MU82 on March 11, 2025, 03:55:53 PMThe ref didn't blow his whistle, therefore it wasn't a foul.
Make the FTs you take and win the game.
Stevie makes his FTs, Kam makes even one of two, Ben makes a wide open three, Chase hits his FTs.... Lots of blown opportunities, but the FTs have been a problem.
Quote from: Zog from Margo on March 11, 2025, 03:58:15 PMStevie makes his FTs, Kam makes even one of two, Ben makes a wide open three, Chase hits his FTs.... Lots of blown opportunities, but the FTs have been a problem.
Agree. There are rare times when I'll whine about the refs costing us a game. Saturday sure as heck wasn't one of those times.
CCSU chokes away a 25 win season.
Maine snapped a 30 game losing streak against Vermont by beating them in the America East semis. They are a step away from their first NCAA tournament.
Gonzaga and St.Mary's are a combined 1 for 29 on 3 point shots.
Quote from: wisblue on March 11, 2025, 09:54:59 PMGonzaga and St.Mary's are a combined 1 for 29 on 3 point shots.
I guess it's because Few and Bennett didn't recruit any shooters.......
Quote from: wisblue on March 11, 2025, 09:54:59 PMGonzaga and St.Mary's are a combined 1 for 29 on 3 point shots.
Is it just me or does it seem like we are seeing a ton of these dreadful 3P shooting nights all across college basketball this season?
What gives? Is 3P percentage down across the board compared to previous years?
I mean going a combined 1/29 from 3 for two good tourney bound teams just seems impossible.
Quote from: DoctorV on March 11, 2025, 10:44:24 PMIs it just me or does it seem like we are seeing a ton of these dreadful 3P shooting nights all across college basketball this season?
What gives? Is 3P percentage down across the board compared to previous years?
I mean going a combined 1/29 from 3 for two good tourney bound teams just seems impossible.
No it's just Marquette, you're imagining things
Quote from: MuMark on March 11, 2025, 09:57:43 PMI guess it's because Few and Bennett didn't recruit any shooters.......
But what about bangers?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 11, 2025, 07:54:39 PMCCSU chokes away a 25 win season.
I was pulling for a local team.
Even worse losing to a sub-500 team at home.
And the state should drop the Central from the school name.
Newell came to the Marquette classic in 2003 with Arkansas Monticello, although MU did not play them.
Quote from: DoctorV on March 11, 2025, 10:44:24 PMIs it just me or does it seem like we are seeing a ton of these dreadful 3P shooting nights all across college basketball this season?
What gives? Is 3P percentage down across the board compared to previous years?
I mean going a combined 1/29 from 3 for two good tourney bound teams just seems impossible.
Scoring and offense is better than it has been in years across college basketball
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 12, 2025, 05:00:33 AMI was pulling for a local team.
Even worse losing to a sub-500 team at home.
And the state should drop the Central from the school name.
I see that St. Francis is the old St. Francis (PA), because their former conference member, St. Francis (NY), dropped athletics.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 11, 2025, 08:08:20 PMMaine snapped a 30 game losing streak against Vermont by beating them in the America East semis. They are a step away from their first NCAA tournament.
And to think, they almost had Cooper Flagg!
Quote from: MU82 on March 12, 2025, 01:28:45 AMBut what about bangers?
They don't allow players to listen to heavy metal, so no
From Yahoo Sports:
Historic regular-season success doesn't guarantee anything in the crucible that is March Madness. To wit, the two best leagues ever by non-conference scoring margin (1997 ACC and 2024 Big 12) sent a combined one team to the Elite Eight. If the 2025 SEC wants to cement its place as the best ever, it will need to show up when it matters most.
Quote from: MU82 on March 12, 2025, 06:43:30 PMFrom Yahoo Sports:
Historic regular-season success doesn't guarantee anything in the crucible that is March Madness.
#crapshoot
Will McNeese be a 12? Ty.
GT leads Duke 26-12 in the ACC tournament.
Maybe the Yellow Jackets are going to go on an NC State type run.
Flagg just went down with a sprained ankle.
Dukes title dreams are currently hinging on a ankle being looked at in locker room
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on March 13, 2025, 11:51:48 AMDukes title dreams are currently hinging on a ankle being looked at in locker room
Kenyon Martin redux
Quote from: Pakuni on March 13, 2025, 11:56:47 AMKenyon Martin redux
That was my first thought, too. Hopefully not the case.
Quote from: DoctorV on March 11, 2025, 10:44:24 PMIs it just me or does it seem like we are seeing a ton of these dreadful 3P shooting nights all across college basketball this season?
What gives? Is 3P percentage down across the board compared to previous years?
I mean going a combined 1/29 from 3 for two good tourney bound teams just seems impossible.
You should be watching Iowa State-BYU.
The teams are a combined 14 for 26 (7 for 13 each).
Iowa State - 53
BYU - 49
At the half! That's some high level offense.
The "Kolek Discussion" is taking place in halftime shows and also in the Duke-GT broadcast.
If Duke wins, should Flagg play in the rest of the ACC tournament? How about in the first NCAAT game vs the 16 seed?
This Texas/A&M game is awesome.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 13, 2025, 05:39:07 PMThis Texas/A&M game is awesome.
That last defensive possession in the first overtime isn't going to go on Buzz's highlight reel.....
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on March 13, 2025, 05:39:07 PMThis Texas/A&M game is awesome.
Wade Taylor was 4-8 at one point. Went 1 for 10 rest of the way
How serious is Flagg's injury? Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 06:38:22 PMHow serious is Flagg's injury? Ty.
He was given last rites
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 13, 2025, 06:38:52 PMHe was given last rites
I'll give ya some points for that one.
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 13, 2025, 06:08:58 PMWade Taylor was 4-8 at one point. Went 1 for 10 rest of the way
And 17/18 on free throws. It was an entertaining late game
But ugly as heck. ONe of TAMU's patented just throw the ball towards the hoop and hope the rebounding wins it games. And it didn't.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 06:38:22 PMHow serious is Flagg's injury? Ty.
Um, he's hurt. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Flagg in a boot at 31 Flavors this afternoon. I guess it's pretty serious.
Scheyer said Flagg is unlikely to play the rest of the tournament, and talked about the "bigger goals" the team has.
Quote from: MU82 on March 13, 2025, 07:14:17 PMScheyer said Flagg is unlikely to play the rest of the tournament, and talked about the "bigger goals" the team has.
Duke's version of Willie is furious
Good finish between Mizzou/Miss St.
Some good games in the Big 10 tournament quaterfinals tomorrow as the 5-8 seeds all advanced to face the 1-4 seeds.
No bid stealers in that tournament, but the teams will be jockeying for seed placement.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 13, 2025, 07:23:15 PMDuke's version of Willie is furious
Does Duke Viper's BIL go to UNC?
Kentucky blows an 11 point lead with 1:44 left to Oklahoma.
UK wins it at the end.
https://x.com/HeatCheckCBB/status/1900414075772764220?t=PASRLMx1giRra7AwHvMhFw&s=19
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2025, 06:38:22 PMHow serious is Flagg's injury? Ty.
Heard this morning possible foot amputation
Quote from: Newsdreams on March 14, 2025, 09:03:51 AMHeard this morning possible foot amputation
Ankle replacement surgery. They took an ankle from an orangutan to replace his ankle
If only Marquette had landed Porter Moser, we wouldn't be getting robbed of all the bubble-watch excitement.
Comfortably making the NCAAT every year under Shaka ... boring!
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2025, 11:13:15 AMIf only Marquette had landed Porter Moser, we wouldn't be getting robbed of all the bubble-watch excitement.
Comfortably making the NCAAT every year under Shaka ... boring!
It's interesting to look back at the 2021 coaching carousel. I'd say the big winners were Marquette, Iowa State, and Arizona.
Here's a little recap of the cycle, with grades that are pretty funny in hindsight:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2021-college-basketball-coaching-carousel-grades-chris-beard-to-texas-an-a-unc-gets-b-for-hubert-davis/ (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2021-college-basketball-coaching-carousel-grades-chris-beard-to-texas-an-a-unc-gets-b-for-hubert-davis/)
Yeah, that's good stuff. I couldn't help but notice that the writer asked two questions about MU hiring Shaka and then said, "If it's the ladder ... "
He didn't mean climbing the ladder of success, though that's what happened.
Disclosure: The writer expressed some of the same concerns I initially did about Shaka's record at Texas being remarkably similar to Wojo's at Marquette. Glad we both turned out to be very wrong to have those concerns.
Badgers have started 7 of 8 from 3 as they try to shoot their way back to Milwaukee.
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 02:08:02 PMBadgers have started 7 of 8 from 3 as they try to shoot their way back to Milwaukee.
Oh no!
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 02:08:02 PMBadgers have started 7 of 8 from 3 as they try to shoot their way back to Milwaukee.
I literally laughed out loud at this.
Mick Cronin figures to be very relaxed and introspective during his postgame presser.
SEC stuff ...
Tennessee is struggling mightily on offense since PG Ziegler went out with 2 fouls. Only up on Texas by 3 at HT.
Auburn tried really hard to give away its game vs Ole Miss - very sloppy down the stretch and several empty possessions. Finally went to Broome late to put the game away.
Jay Williams just said on ESPN that SEC refs allow so much hand-to-hand contact, and says most of that will be called in the NCAAT.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 14, 2025, 02:32:48 PMOh no!
Wisconsin can move up a bunch of seeds and get a protected location but Marquette can't move up with any success this week.
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2025, 03:22:46 PMMick Cronin figures to be very relaxed and introspective during his postgame presser.
As usual.
I hope he flies back home and then they get dragged to Providence for their first round game.
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2025, 03:42:03 PMSEC stuff ...
Tennessee is struggling mightily on offense since PG Ziegler went out with 2 fouls. Only up on Texas by 3 at HT.
Auburn tried really hard to give away its game vs Ole Miss - very sloppy down the stretch and several empty possessions. Finally went to Broome late to put the game away.
Jay Williams just said on ESPN that SEC refs allow so much hand-to-hand contact, and says most of that will be called in the NCAAT.
St. Johns is screwed
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 14, 2025, 03:47:39 PMWisconsin can move up a bunch of seeds and get a protected location but Marquette can't move up with any success this week.
Gard just gets it done
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 14, 2025, 03:47:39 PMWisconsin can move up a bunch of seeds and get a protected location but Marquette can't move up with any success this week.
Committee hates Marquette and loves the Weasels. What else is new?
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2025, 04:18:24 PMCommittee hates Marquette and loves the Weasels. What else is new?
Marquette's loss at Villanova is worse than losing at home to Penn State
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2025, 04:18:24 PMCommittee hates Marquette and loves the Weasels. What else is new?
Wisconsin doesn't have to move up that many places to move from a 4 to a 3. It looks like that second spot in Milwaukee will come down to whether Wisconsin or Iowa State places higher on the seed list.
A win by the Badgers over MSU tomorrow could do that.
Using the current Bracket Matrix, Wisconsin is the highest 4 and Iowa State is the third 3. So, just two spaces apart and both ISU and the team between them and Wisconsin (TAM) are done playing.
MU would have to move up 8 places to get from the last 7 to the last 5. Not likely even with a BET title.
Quote from: wisblue link=msg=1729782 date=quote author=wisblue link=msg=1729782 date=1741988564]
A win by the Badgers over MSU tomorrow could do that.
Glad that won't happen!
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 04:42:44 PMWisconsin doesn't have to move up that many places to move from a 4 to a 3. It looks like that second spot in Milwaukee will come down to whether Wisconsin or Iowa State places higher on the seed list.
A win by the Badgers over MSU tomorrow could do that.
Using the current Bracket Matrix, Wisconsin is the highest 4 and Iowa State is the third 3. So, just two spaces apart and both ISU and the team between them and Wisconsin (TAM) are done playing.
MU would have to move up 8 places to get from the last 7 to the last 5. Not likely even with a BET title.
Of course your projection is based on a projection. But I'll agree that MU is probably in the 7 (though some say better). And I wouldn't mind a 6, would kind of prefer it than a 5.
Does Ole Miss, Oregon and UCLA losing help us?
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2025, 05:32:07 PMDoes Ole Miss, Oregon and UCLA losing help us?
It should.
Saw the Illinois score. So stupid how they win one game and everyone moves them up 3 seed lines and into the top 25. That's a team no one wants to face in march. Or so I've been told.
Wow. Maryland up 26 on Ilinois at the half.
https://x.com/ryancassidycbb/status/1900707332402590150?t=9M5tMa28aF0EtRRSWZZkrA&s=19
Some good ole Big East Ball!
The ref is staring right at it. Unbelievable
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on March 14, 2025, 07:50:03 PMThe ref is staring right at it. Unbelievable
OMG. It's a loose ball!! Not a foul at all.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 14, 2025, 07:51:46 PMOMG. It's a loose ball!! Not a foul at all.
The ball was already corralled and passed away at that point.
That is a textbook foul.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 14, 2025, 07:53:57 PMThe ball was already corralled and passed away at that point.
That is a textbook foul.
No it isn't. Seriously you might be one of the dumbest basketball fans I've encountered on here. And that's saying something.
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on March 14, 2025, 07:55:24 PMUh huh
I see I have another low knowledge poster to deal with here. List is getting long.
Scheyer doesn't foul up 3.
Duke blows most of a big lead but still beats a desperate UNC team without Flagg and Brown.
Unc bid depends solely on having the AD as the head of committee. Guess we'll see how much that matters.
Maluach is VERY cool. I'd like to get a Sudanese or Senegalese big man that plays with force.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 14, 2025, 08:46:08 PMUnc bid depends solely on having the AD as the head of committee. Guess we'll see how much that matters.
Eh. It's a SOFT bubble this year. Can't really blame UNC and/or Texas getting the nod while Xavier and Ohio State lost in their first tournament games. And there just aren't many bid stealers like last year - maybe in the MWC or the American, but none of the power conferences have any.
Seriously though, this might be the chalkiest I remember the major conference tournaments. The remaining SEC, Big 12, ACC, B10 and BE teams are all locks.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 14, 2025, 07:51:46 PMOMG. It's a loose ball!! Not a foul at all.
Sure Sultan, but of course Kam gets called for a tick tack one on 50/50 ball against Luis that never should have been called. But. Foul on Kam. I mean we all know your schtick, but every once in a while you'd benefit from acknowledging at best inconsistent whistles.
Quote from: Elonsmusk on March 14, 2025, 09:02:17 PMSure Sultan, but of course Kam gets called for a tick tack one on 50/50 ball against Luis that never should have been called. But. Foul on Kam. I mean we all know your schtick, but every once in a while you'd benefit from acknowledging at best inconsistent whistles.
LOL, are you kidding? I have always said that college basketball referring isn't very good.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2025, 08:50:36 PMMaluach is VERY cool. I'd like to get a Sudanese or Senegalese big man that plays with force.
Shaka does not recruit one and dones. It is for culture, retainment and development.
But, feel free to travel and see if you can come up with a rising country of Africa recruit.
Quote from: nyg on March 14, 2025, 09:07:02 PMShaka does not recruit one and dones. It is for culture, retainment and development.
But, feel free to travel and see if you can come up with a rising country of Africa recruit.
Africa is not a country.
We should have scouts everywhere. Especially Sudan, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali....etc.
Quote from: nyg on March 14, 2025, 09:07:02 PMShaka does not recruit one and dones. It is for culture, retainment and development.
Absolutely loving our culture of 'We're just happy to be here"
Quote from: wadesworld on March 14, 2025, 09:09:08 PMAfrica is not a country.
Wait, you aren't contradicting, correcting, quoting from the past years posts, on a poster are you? Shocked...
Continent
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2025, 08:50:36 PMMaluach is VERY cool. I'd like to get a Sudanese or Senegalese big man that plays with force.
Can we Barro one for the tournament?
Quote from: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on March 14, 2025, 09:32:44 PMCan we Barro one for the tournament?
We'd be Ooozing with potential for s run if we did
I'd take Maluach top 5. Maybe 3rd.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2025, 09:10:34 PMWe should have scouts everywhere. Especially Sudan, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali....etc.
Should we keep scouting New Zealand?
Quote from: DoctorV on March 14, 2025, 09:46:01 PMShould we keep scouting New Zealand?
Yes. We should be ubiquitous Dr.V. Although there aren't a lot of ballers from Indonesia or Thailand.
Xavier's chances possibly getting slimmer tonight.
Boise St upsets New Mexico. If Colorado State beats Utah State we will have a Mountain West bid stealer.
The Boise St. win doesn't help X, Texas, UNC.
No real surprises in the Power 5 tournaments this year.
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 11:00:47 PMNo real surprises in the Power 5 tournaments this year.
Texas has a chance. X and UNC are out.
Quote from: DoctorV on March 14, 2025, 09:46:01 PMShould we keep scouting New Zealand?
Yes. Gard just landed a commit from New Zealand and he always gets it done.
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 11:00:47 PMNo real surprises in the Power 5 tournaments this year.
Zona over TTU is a surprise.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2025, 11:02:38 PMTexas has a chance. X and UNC are out.
Who do you have as the four at large teams in Dayton?
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 11:14:12 PMWho do you have as the four at large teams in Dayton?
We know you want Xavier in. They might get in, but they better be hoping for as much chalk as possible through Sunday's games because if they do it's one of the last teams in. 2-9 in Q1. Not good enough.
Anyone that is looking for some late night hoops...tune into Colorado State and Utah State on CBSSN.
Nique Clifford is a real star. He should be a 1st round draft pick.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 14, 2025, 11:18:01 PMWe know you want Xavier in. They might get in, but they better be hoping for as much chalk as possible through Sunday's games because if they do it's one of the last teams in. 2-9 in Q1. Not good enough.
Who I want has nothing to do with it. You have to fill the field and there are more criteria than Quad 1 wins.
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 11:14:12 PMWho do you have as the four at large teams in Dayton?
Indiana and Ohio St. have much better wins than X or UNC. I also think the MW probably gets 4. VCU might get in if they don't win the A-10. Memphis could also lose. Texas is the only team of that has a chance. X and UNC have 2 Q-1 wins between them. They're not getting in.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2025, 11:06:45 PMZona over TTU is a surprise.
I don't consider the 3 seed in the conference tournament beating the 2 seed as a 1 point underdog to be a real surprise.
A team like last year's NC State is a real surprise and there's nothing close to that this year.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 14, 2025, 11:19:52 PMAnyone that is looking for some late night hoops...tune into Colorado State and Utah State on CBSSN.
Nique Clifford is a real star. He should be a 1st round draft pick.
The Mountain West is a good league.
Quote from: wisblue on March 14, 2025, 11:22:20 PMWho I want has nothing to do with it. You have to fill the field and there are more criteria than Quad 1 wins.
None of which Xavier is strong enough in to put them in the field.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 15, 2025, 07:02:32 AMNone of which Xavier is strong enough in to put them in the field.
I was thinking that there were two spots open between Texas, UNC and Xavier. The MWC champ is a going to steal a bid, so things are getting dicey on the bubble. (I wonder if they may just steal it from SDSU though.)
Quote from: wadesworld on March 15, 2025, 07:02:32 AMNone of which Xavier is strong enough in to put them in the field.
Again, ignoring for now the possibility of bid stealers that could make Memphis an at large team and throw UCSD and/or VCU into the at large discussion, who do you think will be the four at large teams in Dayton?
Candidates I've seen mentioned are Texas, UNC, Ohio State, Indiana, SD State, and the loser of the Boise-Colorado State game.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 07:15:03 AMAgain, ignoring for now the possibility of bid stealers that could make Memphis an at large team and throw UCSD and/or VCU into the at large discussion, who do you think will be the four at large teams in Dayton?
Candidates I've seen mentioned are Texas, UNC, Ohio State, Indiana, SD State, and the loser of the Boise-Colorado State game.
According to Bracket Matrix, the four at larges in Dayton would be West Virginia, SDSU, Indiana and Texas.
I don't think the MW loser has a chance.
And you still have the American and A10 out there which COULD steal a bid.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2025, 11:29:25 PMThe Mountain West is a good league.
The Mountain West is a good competitive league. I don't pay much attention to it, but based on looking at Ken Pom and NET rankings, it has no great teams, 5 good teams (all of which have been in the running for at large bids) 2 decent teams, and 4 pretty bad ones.
Put in terms of this year's Big East it's like 2 Creightons, 3 Xaviers, 2 Butlers, and 4 Seton Halls.
Should all 5 of their good teams get bids when they generally haven't been tested against stronger competition? That's going to be the discussion between now and the selection with teams like UNC, Texas, and Indiana on one side, the Mountain West teams on the other, and Xavier kind of in the middle.
I think this is a good summary of the bubble and seeding situation.
https://bracketville.wordpress.com/2025/03/15/bracket-impact-games-saturday-3-15-bubble-trouble-seeding-debates/
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 07:42:49 AMThe Mountain West is a good competitive league. I don't pay much attention to it, but based on looking at Ken Pom and NET rankings, it has no great teams, 5 good teams (all of which have been in the running for at large bids) 2 decent teams, and 4 pretty bad ones.
Put in terms of this year's Big East it's like 2 Creightons, 3 Xaviers, 2 Butlers, and 4 Seton Halls.
Should all 5 of their good teams get bids when they generally haven't been tested against stronger competition? That's going to be the discussion between now and the selection with teams like UNC, Texas, and Indiana on one side, the Mountain West teams on the other, and Xavier kind of in the middle.
The Mountain West isn't getting five teams in. New Mexico, Utah State and today's winner are locks. SDSU is on the bubble. Today's loser is out.
Michigan St's shooting is going to doom them in the tournament.
Two first-half highlights from Sparty vs Weasels:
++ Jase Richardson with an incredible chase-down block on a Blackwell breakaway. Replays showed it should have been goaltending, but the basketball gods rewarded Richardson for an amazing and athletic hustle play.
++ Nolan Winter shoots a 3 and turns away while the ball is in the air because he knows it's going in - a la Steph. Except the ball doesn't go in, and Winter looks like a big dope. Maybe later he'll do the "night-night" thing only to then commit the foul that gives the game to Sparty.
Quote from: MU82 on March 15, 2025, 01:02:04 PMTwo first-half highlights from Sparty vs Weasels:
++ Jase Richardson with an incredible chase-down block on a Blackwell breakaway. Replays showed it should have been goaltending, but the basketball gods rewarded Richardson for an amazing and athletic hustle play.
++ Nolan Winter shoots a 3 and turns away while the ball is in the air because he knows it's going in - a la Steph. Except the ball doesn't go in, and Winter looks like a big dope. Maybe later he'll do the "night-night" thing only to then commit the foul that gives the game to Sparty.
Michigan St. needs to wake the f up or they're going to get run out of the gym.
Idiotic and inexcusable T from Holloman.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 01:19:52 PMMichigan St. needs to wake the f up or they're going to get run out of the gym.
MSU has their 2 seed locked up.
The Badgers are playing for 2 home court NCAA games.
Tonje is really good.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 01:32:12 PMMSU has their 2 seed locked up.
The Badgers are playing for 2 home court NCAA games.
I think they're in Milwaukee already regardless
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 15, 2025, 01:34:22 PMTonje is really good.
He's really improved in his 6 years in college. I think Blutarski will be done before him.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 15, 2025, 01:34:56 PMI think they're in Milwaukee already regardless
I have been holding out hope that Kentucky and Iowa State will beat them to the spots. But those hopes are diminishing.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 01:50:39 PMI have been holding out hope that Kentucky and Iowa State will beat them to the spots. But those hopes are diminishing.
No, you haven't.
Cmon Loyola. I think Sister J turned 105?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 01:51:03 PMDude looks like 1st rd pick.
That's funny because he is on exactly zero draft boards as a first or second round pick.
Some guys are just really good college players who don't have an NBA future, and that is exactly what Tonje is.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 15, 2025, 01:34:22 PMTonje is really good.
They aren't all that different from us in a sense that we rely heavily on one guy and hope we get enough contributions from the others. Their others are slightly more consistent, but they also rely heavily on Tonje getting to the FT line. He shoots over 90% from there and took 14 free throws today. That's the difference. If he's not getting to the line against a good team, they are susceptible. Their others were 15-39 from the floor today which is fine, but Tonje's 12-14 from the line wins the game.
On the other hand, still think MSU would be an ok draw for us in a potential round 2. They are very balanced, but the guy they rely on to be their killer, is a Freshman and their bigs, for the most part, are not super versatile.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on March 15, 2025, 02:02:45 PMThat's funny because he is on exactly zero draft boards as a first or second round pick.
Some guys are just really good college players who don't have an NBA future, and that is exactly what Tonje is.
Well then maybe I'm wrong.
Bah. Thanks for nuthin, Sparty.
Quote from: MU82 on March 15, 2025, 02:58:00 PMBah. Thanks for nuthin, Sparty.
Izzo deserves blame. Didn't listen to me. :)
Getting very dicey for Xavier.
Tulane is tied with Memphis with about 8 to go.
Memphis loses and there's an auto Bid Stealer there.
That was a charge. The Green Wave should be extremely upset.
Not a lot of respect for Tulare from the refs.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 04:29:09 PMNot a lot of respect for Tulare from the refs.
Some pretty crazy calls and no calls in the favor of Memphis. They got a massive call yesterday too on a goaltending call.
This was called an offensive goaltend in favor of Memphis yesterday. Proved to be very costly. Probably the worst goaltend I've ever seen not overturned?
They are clearly the golden child over there.
https://x.com/EatDaWheaties/status/1900645243231310157?t=5GGDM5eNTnlWxXJYqFEgmg&s=19
Wow.
Michigan overcame some pretty questionable calls in the last two minutes to pull out the win.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 05:03:33 PMMichigan overcame some pretty questionable calls in the last two minutes to pull out the win.
Nice of the Terps defense to part like the Red Sea.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 05:03:33 PMMichigan overcame some pretty questionable calls in the last two minutes to pull out the win.
Yes. Terrible calls actually.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2025, 09:10:34 PMWe should have scouts everywhere. Especially Sudan, Nigeria, Senegal, Mali....etc.
WTF LOL
The Zips/Red Hawks game is going down to the wire.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 07:26:30 PMGood call 🙄
Ooh, ya got me.
It's incredible that Scoop has been around for all these years and that's the first prediction ever that didn't work out. You must be 1,000 for 1,000 for sure.
Zippy in the dance. I didn't know Groce and Steele are brothers.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 07:26:30 PMGood call 🙄
We all know how excited you are. Stop attacking people that support Marquette.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 08:31:54 PMZippy in the dance. I didn't know Groce and Steele are brothers.
Absolutely brutal choke from Miami. 8 points in the last 11 minutes. Had a bunch of chances to put it away and couldn't.
Regardless, pretty amazing turn around from Travis Steele in just a few years. He's doing a nice job there and returns everyone next year.
The Anteaters are all business early.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 09:09:09 PMThe Anteaters are all business early.
And now it's all Tritons.
UCDS is not a 12 or 13 seed a high major wants to be paired up against in the first round.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 15, 2025, 09:56:09 PMAnd now it's all Tritons.
UCDS is not a 12 or 13 seed a high major wants to be paired up against in the first round.
Both teams are pretty damn good.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 10:02:02 PMBoth teams are pretty damn good.
Both should be in the Tourney over UNC, Indiana, Ohio State, etc.
A lot of bracketologists seem to be aligning with the 9 seeds.
We can't play Georgia, so
Mississippi State
New Mexico
Baylor
Pick your poison!
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 15, 2025, 10:10:00 PMBoth should be in the Tourney over UNC, Indiana, Ohio State, etc.
Agreed. Personally I would put both of these teams in along with VCU and George Mason. Why? It makes the early rounds more exciting.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 15, 2025, 10:14:19 PMA lot of bracketologists seem to be aligning with the 9 seeds.
We can't play Georgia, so
Mississippi State
New Mexico
Baylor
Pick your poison!
We won't be an 8. 6 or 7.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 15, 2025, 10:15:30 PMWe won't be an 8. 6 or 7.
That seems to be a hope and a prayer at this point, but I'd take it!
Oklahoma is another team in the 9 range I'm seeing. Creighton as well, but obviously cannot play them either.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 08:36:24 PMWe all know how excited you are. Stop attacking people that support Marquette.
Do you even know what that was about?
And you call it an "attack" when you rib someone who says unconditionally that something won't happen and then it does.
Gray has been huge for UCSD. D2 transfer.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 10:21:00 PMYes.
And, what do you think I'm really excited about? You'd probably be wrong.
Quote from: wisblue on March 15, 2025, 10:28:14 PMAnd, what do you think I'm really excited about? You'd probably be wrong.
He wrote UW wouldn't beat Mich St. Unless I'm missing something.
The espn analyst might want to consider that you're not winning down 11, other team with the ball, under 2 mins.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 15, 2025, 10:14:19 PMA lot of bracketologists seem to be aligning with the 9 seeds.
We can't play Georgia, so
Mississippi State
New Mexico
Baylor
Pick your poison!
I am hoping for New Mexico or Utah St, personally.
Quote from: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on March 15, 2025, 11:16:16 PMI am hoping for New Mexico or Utah St, personally.
I'd be fine with Utah State. Donovan Dent makes me a little nervous, but at the end of the day Marquette is a step up in competition from what those 2 teams are used to, so I'd be ok with it.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 15, 2025, 10:31:59 PMHe wrote UW wouldn't beat Mich St. Unless I'm missing something.
Why would I be so excited about that?
I was just reacting to an unconditional statement that something wouldn't happen when it, in fact, did happen. It wasn't stated as a prediction.
MSU was a 3 point favorite over Wisconsin, so the Badgers winning was hardly an unimaginably unlikely event.
Not a big deal, and MU82 doesn't need you to defend him, especially with the implication that I don't support MU. My comment was hardly an "attack".
Quote from: Pakuni on March 15, 2025, 05:04:23 PMNice of the Terps defense to part like the Red Sea.
That was a really clever play. Burnett shows first to draw the defense there and then Maryland had to play catch up the rest of the way down the court.
Quote from: wisblue on March 16, 2025, 06:11:41 AMWhy would I be so excited about that?
I was just reacting to an unconditional statement that something wouldn't happen when it, in fact, did happen. It wasn't stated as a prediction.
MSU was a 3 point favorite over Wisconsin, so the Badgers winning was hardly an unimaginably unlikely event.
Not a big deal, and MU82 doesn't need you to defend him, especially with the implication that I don't support MU. My comment was hardly an "attack".
Muggs uses "attack" liberally. If I say it might be raining out, he'd say I'm attacking the weather.
I wanted MSU, obviously, and I thought they'd win. I was wrong. Who gives a whup? I'm happier to have been right about Marquette beating Xavier. But big whup about that, too.
Quote from: MU82 on March 16, 2025, 11:42:29 AMMuggs uses "attack" liberally. If I say it might be raining out, he'd say I'm attacking the weather.
I wanted MSU, obviously, and I thought they'd win. I was wrong. Who gives a whup? I'm happier to have been right about Marquette beating Xavier. But big whup about that, too.
I'll admit I have 50 or so tiers for the word attack. It's similar the word wind in the Icelandic language. Regardless, Blue's slobbering over UW and XU should be put to sleep here.
At what point will we no longer have to deal with these Capital One ads? Get rid of the Barkley/Sam J/Lee ads, the white guy pimping Masa ads, and that douchebag Trivago stooge as well. This isn't difficult.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2025, 12:20:27 PMI'll admit I have 50 or so tiers for the word attack. It's similar the word wind in the Icelandic language. Regardless, Blue's slobbering over UW and XU should be put to sleep here.
You are really making me laugh with your characterizations of my comments about Xavier and Wisconsin as "slobbering".
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2025, 12:24:11 PMAt what point will we no longer have to deal with these Capital One ads? Get rid of the Barkley/Sam J/Lee ads, the white guy pimping Masa ads, and that douchebag Trivago stooge as well. This isn't difficult.
There are much more important things, plus they're paying for us to watch for free.
Looks like first team to 40 wins the B18 tournament.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 16, 2025, 12:20:27 PMI'll admit I have 50 or so tiers for the word attack. It's similar the word wind in the Icelandic language. Regardless, Blue's slobbering over UW and XU should be put to sleep here.
;D
3 straight reviews in the UW game. Refs got it right on the floor all 3 times.
They need to do something about oob reviews under 2 mins. It's absurd when the call is obvious.
Take a shot for every review. Might not make it to bracket reveal.
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 16, 2025, 04:25:32 PM3 straight reviews in the UW game. Refs got it right on the floor all 3 times.
Make that 4/4
Sorry for your loss Viper
Congrats to both Michigan and Wisconsin for setting basketball back 10 years. 👀
Sad the only joy we have as Marquette. basketball fans is to watch Wisconsin lose a close one in their conference championship game.
But I will take it.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 16, 2025, 04:33:38 PMCongrats to both Michigan and Wisconsin for setting basketball back 10 years. 👀
4 and 3 games in respective days will do that.
Dusty May is the real deal.
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 16, 2025, 04:35:18 PMSad the only joy we have as Marquette. basketball fans is to watch Wisconsin lose a close one in their conference championship game.
But I will take it.
I mean, we are going to hear our name called within the next hour and a half.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 16, 2025, 04:36:06 PMDusty May is the real deal.
Transfers seem to work for him.
Quote from: HowardsWorld on March 16, 2025, 04:35:28 PM4 and 3 games in respective days will do that.
Funny how that didn't seem to apply to most of the other conference finals. 👀
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 16, 2025, 04:35:18 PMSad the only joy we have as Marquette. basketball fans is to watch Wisconsin lose a close one in their conference championship game.
But I will take it.
If that's the only joy you got out of this Marquette basketball season, my friend, that's on you.
But yes, this latest example of the Weasels always getting it done was enjoyable.
If only Michigan hadn't had that slump the last couple of weeks, it could have been them playing here instead of the Badgers.
Quote from: HutchwasClutch on March 16, 2025, 04:36:06 PMDusty May is the real deal.
Seems also to play aircraft carriers.
Quote from: MU82 on March 16, 2025, 04:41:22 PMIf that's the only joy you got out of this Marquette basketball season, my friend, that's on you.
But yes, this latest example of the Weasels always getting it done was enjoyable.
The only joy since Jan 3. I did not enjoy the thumping of GT without Sorber as much as others did.
Quote from: mugrad_89 on March 16, 2025, 04:39:06 PMFunny how that didn't seem to apply to most of the other conference finals. 👀
Well said!
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 16, 2025, 04:37:27 PMTransfers seem to work for him.
Maybe it will be different for him than it was at FAU but this year he wouldn't have been able to feel a team without a lot of transfers.
It might be easier to attract younger talent to Michigan.
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 16, 2025, 04:44:41 PMThe only joy since Jan 3. I did not enjoy the thumping of GT without Sorber as much as others did.
I was at the home Nova game and road Butler game and enjoyed both victories thoroughly. I definitely enjoyed the Xavier game Thursday. It was fun watching us rout Providence and Seton Hall, too, and I liked the grit even in a couple of losses.
I feel a little sorry for you that you couldn't enjoy Marquette's fourth consecutive successful season under Shaka.
nm
Governor of West Virginia!
https://x.com/ethanbock_/status/1901682968344645911?t=_5RxkchCR_YphWOCfbnoEA&s=19
Sorry, guys. Enjoy the offseason:
https://x.com/USAJagsCoachRR/status/1901683303561736277
NIT home teams are non-competitive so far.
https://amp.awfulannouncing.com/fox/nit-gutted-college-basketball-crown.html
QuoteJust four power-conference schools are in this year's NIT; three from the ACC and one from the Big 12. One of those schools, Oklahoma State, did not even finish the season above .500. Another, Georgia Tech, barely did at 17-16.
Last season, the NIT fielded 18 power-conference schools, and that's after 15 other power-conference schools opted out of the tournament. It's unlikely all 15 of those teams would've even been selected for the NIT, but the contrast between last year's field and this year's is stark. The NIT is officially a mid-major tournament.
14 to 1 is the FT disparity in this game? WTF?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 18, 2025, 07:30:47 PM14 to 1 is the FT disparity in this game? WTF?
Even funnier because St. Francis is #357 in FTR (8 from the bottom)
Heck of a finish. These kids are balling.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 18, 2025, 07:25:42 PMNIT home teams are non-competitive so far.
Apologies to MTSU, not watching ESPN+
I don't believe UNC deserved to be in, and I don't think this performance proves they do either, but damn, when they get in Hubert has them ready.
This SDSU team just beat New Mexico and UNC is bullying them. Gotta show up in March!
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 18, 2025, 10:04:50 PMI don't believe UNC deserved to be in, and I don't think this performance proves they do either, but damn, when they get in Hubert has them ready.
This SDSU team just beat New Mexico and UNC is bullying them. Gotta show up in March!
Is Hubert the next Gard? Just gets it done.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 19, 2025, 07:41:34 AMIs Hubert the next Gard? Just gets it done.
Certainly had them ready last year as a 1 seed out in the Sweet 16.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 19, 2025, 07:58:18 AMCertainly had them ready last year as a 1 seed out in the Sweet 16.
That's weird. It's like every season in college basketball can vary wildly from one to another.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 19, 2025, 07:41:34 AMIs Hubert the next Gard? Just gets it done.
I hope they keep Hubert for 20+ years.
Rough few days for West Virginia.
Seemingly a lock for the NCAAT (every bracketologist on bracketmatrix had them in), they instead were snubbed.
Their highly regarded coach, who had been there only one season, is headed to Indiana.
The coach's son, a really good player, will enter the transfer portal for about 10 seconds before announcing he's following dad to Bloomington.
Almost heaven!
Quote from: MU82 on March 19, 2025, 12:46:42 PMRough few days for West Virginia.
Seemingly a lock for the NCAAT (every bracketologist on bracketmatrix had them in), they instead were snubbed.
Their highly regarded coach, who had been there only one season, is headed to Indiana.
The coach's son, a really good player, will enter the transfer portal for about 10 seconds before announcing he's following dad to Bloomington.
Almost heaven!
What a flood of bad news
Quote from: MU82 on March 19, 2025, 12:46:42 PMRough few days for West Virginia.
Seemingly a lock for the NCAAT (every bracketologist on bracketmatrix had them in), they instead were snubbed.
Their highly regarded coach, who had been there only one season, is headed to Indiana.
The coach's son, a really good player, will enter the transfer portal for about 10 seconds before announcing he's following dad to Bloomington.
Almost heaven!
And their governor, well...
Quote from: mug644 on March 19, 2025, 02:54:33 PMAnd their governor, well...
Black lung disease will do that to a person.
The coach at Mount St. Mary's has a Shaka connection, as he was asked about it in the pregame. Since I have no other rooting interest, go Mountaineers.
Neither team playing much defense so far.
Important game for XU and the BEast. Will they get it done? Ty.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 19, 2025, 06:38:31 PMImportant game for XU and the BEast. Will they get it done? Ty.
No
The Mount is toying with American. Excellent performance.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 19, 2025, 07:21:27 PMThe Mount is toying with American. Excellent performance.
Just like the rest of the world
Sad that American lost their best player. Significantly impacted the game.
Quote from: tower912 on March 19, 2025, 07:24:40 PMSad that American lost their best player. Significantly impacted the game.
Ya....that was brutal.
Quote from: tower912 on March 19, 2025, 07:24:40 PMSad that American lost their best player. Significantly impacted the game.
Just like America the country
Weak tech to ice it for MSM.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 19, 2025, 07:33:43 PMHooters declared bankruptcy
John Daly & son never paid their bar tabs
Bradley lost the other night to Chattanooga in the NIT Quarterfinals
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 30, 2025, 05:19:49 PMBradley lost the other night to Chattanooga in the NIT Quarterfinals
Elite 8 on the resume? Check.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 30, 2025, 06:36:46 PMElite 8 on the resume? Check.
Lost to an unseeded team, though, so wash
We didn't make the way too early Top 25, 5 minutes into the offseason.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/44575415/mens-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-rankings-2025-26-season
Malauch had his student visa revoked. He can't leave the United States to check on his family, lest he won't be allowed back in the country.
Quote from: MU82 on April 08, 2025, 11:51:17 AMMalauch had his student visa revoked. He can't leave the United States to check on his family, lest he won't be allowed back in the country.
there were questions about his availability for last night had Duke made it. Considering where Sec. Rubio is from Florida and his son is a student there those questions were legitimate.
Malauch isn't the only South Sudanese student-athlete to either his or her visa revoked or likely too: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/04/07/aztecs-notes-visa-issues-for-south-sudanese-players-nick-boyd-finds-a-home-transfer-news/
Quote from: MU82 on April 08, 2025, 11:51:17 AMMalauch had his student visa revoked. He can't leave the United States to check on his family, lest he won't be allowed back in the country.
Good. He's stealing valuable scholarships from Americans
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 08, 2025, 12:24:20 PMGood. He's stealing valuable scholarships from Americans
I know it's sarcasm on your part but there have been two bills introduced in Texas to limit the amount of athletic scholarships given to international students to only 25%.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 08, 2025, 12:32:57 PMI know it's sarcasm on your part but there have been two bills introduced in Texas to limit the amount of athletic scholarships given to international students to only 25%.
That sounds on brand
Sounds like DEI.
What happened to "merit"?
You got to be lucky
https://x.com/jbrbracketology/status/1909705722809495581?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
Quote from: MU82 on April 08, 2025, 01:32:50 PMSounds like DEI.
What happened to "merit"?
They're not citizens.
Knueppel declares for the NBA Draft.
So does Michigan's Danny Wolf.
Quote from: MU82 on April 16, 2025, 06:36:22 PMKnueppel declares for the NBA Draft.
So does Michigan's Danny Wolf.
Twins!
Quote from: Jay Bee on April 16, 2025, 06:40:16 PMTwins!
#FAKENEWS #LIES
Literally no chance either of them is drafted by the Twins.
https://x.com/uconnrivals/status/1913659853261750553?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw
Luis' replacement has been found:
https://x.com/DushawnLondon1/status/1914350639318184273
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 21, 2025, 11:38:01 AMLuis' replacement has been found:
https://x.com/DushawnLondon1/status/1914350639318184273
Hopkins is more like Luis. Jackson is likely the reason Wilcher entered the portal.
Georgetown loses a transfer to commit to PC.
https://x.com/TiptonEdits/status/1914366386387795988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1914366386387795988%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
USC Elijah Arenas. (Gilbert's son) in a coma after a car crash at 4:55 am today.