Marquette will be traveling to Purdue to lose on Saturday, December 13th according to Purdue Basketball
https://bsky.app/profile/boilerball.bsky.social/post/3loj2nh75mc2v
A loss is a strong possibility with their experience and home court advantage. Similar to two years ago, if they play well, it will be a good sign.
This is 1000% a loss and probably in ugly fashion
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on May 06, 2025, 10:01:56 AMThis is 1000% a loss and probably in ugly fashion
I've already created my draft lamenting the lack of a transfer in that list us this game.
I'm already mad about the loss. But I'm grateful I don't have a brother in law who attended Purdue.
The gap is widening
I'll assume we play at Wisconsin on the 6th.
If we lose that one as well it will be quite the meltdown here after the Purdue game.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on May 06, 2025, 11:17:53 AMI'll assume we play at Wisconsin on the 6th.
If we lose that one as well it will be quite the meltdown here after the Purdue game.
Gard always gets it done.
Win the buy games and win 2 of IU/UW/Purdue/Buzz and we're in a good position. Surprised that Purdue game is on a Saturday.
That's a strong schedule for the Boilers. Two of their buy games are top level MAC programs
Who or what is a Baha Mar?
EDIT: Tourney name. Thought it was an individual team, lol.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on May 06, 2025, 11:17:53 AMI'll assume we play at Wisconsin on the 6th.
If we lose that one as well it will be quite the meltdown here after the Purdue game.
Shaka is on nickname watch
All of these losses are inexcusable.
Continually dominated by Big Ten teams. When will we learn?
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on May 06, 2025, 10:01:56 AMThis is 1000% a loss and probably in ugly fashion
Will we be wearing Wisconsin uniforms, or something?
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on May 06, 2025, 10:01:56 AMThis is 1000% a loss and probably in ugly fashion
You'll give me 1,000-to-1 odds and a 20-point spread? Cool. How much do you want to bet?
Quote from: Jay Bee on May 06, 2025, 12:37:46 PMContinually dominated by Big Ten teams. When will we learn?
All Marquettes reach equilibrium.
3-0 last year, 0-3 this
I can't wait to see what 7'5 player they have for that game.
Yeah this is the most
Obvious loss in Shaka era
I think
Quote from: Johnny B on May 06, 2025, 06:54:09 PMYeah this is the most
Obvious loss in Shaka era
I think
This is terrible haiku
Quote from: Johnny B on May 06, 2025, 06:54:09 PMYeah this is the most
Obvious loss in Shaka era
I think
Said everyone before the Baylor game.
Quote from: #UnleashSean on May 06, 2025, 05:24:46 PMI can't wait to see what 7'5 player they have for that game.
Is 7-4 close enough: https://purduesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/daniel-jacobsen/14421
And they have two 6-11 guys.
Quote from: MU82 on May 06, 2025, 08:25:53 PMSaid everyone before the Baylor game.
Under rating shakas teams have been a theme on scoop since his 2nd season.
The AD should be fired for scheduling games we can't win.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on May 07, 2025, 10:48:18 AMThe AD should be fired for scheduling games we can't win.
I thought he was fired for the ultimate no-win game by scheduling a road game at Dayton.
Quote from: Shooter McGavin on May 06, 2025, 10:00:26 AMA loss is a strong possibility with their experience and home court advantage. Similar to two years ago, if they play well, it will be a good sign.
Oh plllleeaaassseee!!!!!!
Give our guys a chance to grow.
Give Shaka a chance to coach.
Let's see where this takes us next fall.
In the meantime, R-E-L-A-X!!!!
Win. Make up for the last time we were at Mackey where we had them dead to rights and let them escape.
Quote from: dgies9156 on May 07, 2025, 03:17:48 PMOh plllleeaaassseee!!!!!!
Give our guys a chance to grow.
Give Shaka a chance to coach.
Let's see where this takes us next fall.
In the meantime, R-E-L-A-X!!!!
Oh, I'm just being realistic. Like I said, if they give Purdue a game it will be a very good sign. Just like it was the last time they played them at Mackey. I'll be there again rooting for them. I am fully relaxed. Nothing I can do but cheer them on.
Quote from: #UnleashSean on May 07, 2025, 09:35:00 AMUnder rating shakas teams have been a theme on scoop since his 2nd season.
Quote from: #UnleashSean on May 07, 2025, 09:35:00 AMUnder rating shakas teams have been a theme on scoop since his 2nd season.
Especially last years team. They really outperformed expectations.
The healthy MU team exceeded expectations. The beat up hobbled version with Chase, Damarius, and Stevie needing surgery, Kam with a wrist injury on his shooting hand, and Ben with a broken finger and shin splints did not.
Quote from: willie warrior on May 08, 2025, 05:38:21 AMEspecially last years team. They really outperformed expectations.
Thanks
Quote from: willie warrior on May 08, 2025, 05:38:21 AMEspecially last years team. They really outperformed expectations.
This is you right?
Quote from: willie warrior on April 13, 2024, 06:00:28 AMThat line up is not awe inspiring. Hope the incoming recruits step up. Otherwise we are mid pack in BEast while Hurley continues to rule.
Seems like they met your expectations
Quote from: Galway Eagle on May 08, 2025, 08:08:35 AMThis is you right?
Seems like they met your expectations
[/quoteQuote from: Galway Eagle on May 08, 2025, 08:08:35 AMThis is you right?
Seems like they met your expectations
Wrongo. Hurley is outpacing Shaka right now, as is McDermott. Last years team was Shakas weakest since year 1. Dispute all you want, you are wrong, and know it. The New Mexico game proved so. I root for MU and want Shaka to continue to have success. But I also call them as I see them. It seems (as you say) that they are not meeting expectations.
Quote from: willie warrior on May 08, 2025, 11:35:47 AMWrongo. Hurley is outpacing Shaka right now, as is McDermott. Last years team was Shakas weakest since year 1. Dispute all you want, you are wrong, and know it. The New Mexico game proved so. I root for MU and want Shaka to continue to have success. But I also call them as I see them. It seems (as you say) that they are not meeting expectations.
So is Brian Wardle
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 07, 2025, 10:59:16 AMI thought he was fired for the ultimate no-win game by scheduling a road game at Dayton.
Should have been. Losing to Dayton sucks.
Quote from: willie warrior on May 08, 2025, 11:35:47 AMWrongo. Hurley is outpacing Shaka right now, as is McDermott. Last years team was Shakas weakest since year 1. Dispute all you want, you are wrong, and know it. The New Mexico game proved so. I root for MU and want Shaka to continue to have success. But I also call them as I see them. It seems (as you say) that they are not meeting expectations.
lol Why're you bringing all this other stuff in? Did you say they'd be middle of the pack before the season? Yes. So your expectation for the season was met.
I personally expected a 6 seed and went on record with goose saying that, my expectation was not met. I don't know why you're trying to project this low expectation you had for the season onto me.
Good thing Shaka didn't go get an aircraft carrier in the portal with how they perform in the Red sea. Would be an auto loss in Madison this year.
Full non-conference schedule released today.
https://x.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1936076810048946262
I hesitate to bring this up, but is that Valpo game a buy game? I didn't think Missouri Valley schools did that.
Also, besides Buzz returning next season, Dwane Killings UAlbany team is first up.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 20, 2025, 11:14:19 AMFull non-conference schedule released today.
https://x.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1936076810048946262
I hesitate to bring this up, but is that Valpo game a buy game? I didn't think Missouri Valley schools did that.
Also, besides Buzz returning next season, Dwane Killings UAlbany team is first up.
I only see 1 or 2 wins on that schedule. Not good
After seeing that schedule, I've become a big advocate of tournament expansion. I can't imagine many high majors are playing that type of schedule.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 20, 2025, 11:14:19 AMFull non-conference schedule released today.
https://x.com/MarquetteMBB/status/1936076810048946262
I hesitate to bring this up, but is that Valpo game a buy game? I didn't think Missouri Valley schools did that.
Also, besides Buzz returning next season, Dwane Killings UAlbany team is first up.
Valpo played a buy game at Ohio State last year.
Buzz says he tried to get out of the Marquette game.
https://x.com/muoverload/status/1941224940759601585?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
Quote from: TallTitan34 on July 04, 2025, 02:59:02 PMBuzz says he tried to get out of the Marquette game.
https://x.com/muoverload/status/1941224940759601585?s=46&t=jxqs74xjrj0YOEifH9UtCw
He was honest. I don't blame him not wanting to come to Milwaukee. Personally, his exit was shady but damn did we have a few fun years.
Closure is healthy.
F Buzz
No one was volunteering to flush for him in Milwaukee.
While I love and appreciate everything he accomplished at Marquette, and really enjoyed his country bumpkin schtick while he was here, Buzz just seems like a bit of a lost soul.
He's a rich lost soul, but something just screams "off."
There's nothing wrong with being transient, and moving from spot to spot if you've deemed that it's best for your long term career and overall job and personal security, but gosh almighty that cat has taken it to the extreme.
He preaches appreciation, he tells his guys that he's all in for them, all about them, and that he doesn't mess with his happy, but a few years into a gig he's already one foot out the door.
Not once, not twice, but over and over again.
If that's who and what you've decided to be, ok cool that's your prerogative.
Spare everyone the heartfelt schtick while you're at it though, in my humble opinion.
He did a lot for the program and unfortunately, as sad as it is, I think he knows he's in for a nice boo job and a decent amount of heckling at FiServ.
Maybe I'm wrong
Keep tipping the bottle of sand over.
Quote from: DoctorV on July 04, 2025, 07:40:01 PMWhile I love and appreciate everything he accomplished at Marquette, and really enjoyed his country bumpkin schtick while he was here, Buzz just seems like a bit of a lost soul.
He's a rich lost soul, but something just screams "off."
There's nothing wrong with being transient, and moving from spot to spot if you've deemed that it's best for your long term career and overall job and personal security, but gosh almighty that cat has taken it to the extreme.
He preaches appreciation, he tells his guys that he's all in for them, all about them, and that he doesn't mess with his happy, but a few years into a gig he's already one foot out the door.
Not once, not twice, but over and over again.
If that's who and what you've decided to be, ok cool that's your prerogative.
Spare everyone the heartfelt schtick while you're at it though, in my humble opinion.
He did a lot for the program and unfortunately, as sad as it is, I think he knows he's in for a nice boo job and a decent amount of heckling at FiServ.
Maybe I'm wrong
He's a weird dude. I understand that - I am as well. Totally understand him not wanting this game. But I also totally understand me wanted to be there to watch his team get stomped the eff out. C'mon calendar, let's get moving.
How is Maryland going to be?
I feel we always lose these types of emotional games
Quote from: marqfan22 on July 04, 2025, 10:17:54 PMHow is Maryland going to be?
I feel we always lose these types of emotional games
I don't see this as an emotional game for Shaka or the team. For some scoopers? Sure! But so what?
I'm not surprised he tried to get out of the game. I'm surprised he freely admitted it though.
Quote from: marqfan22 on July 04, 2025, 10:17:54 PMHow is Maryland going to be?
They're going to be a stereotypical Buzz team. They are going to shoot like s**t from three. Pharrel Payne and Solomon Washington will be beasts on the offensive glass, and their greatest offensive success will likely come on putbacks. Need to force misses (shouldn't be hard) and compete on the glass (will be hard).
Defensively, they will try to win the fight first, stop the opponent second. They'll be physical, but historically Buzz's teams don't do well on defense the first couple years (#52 in year one at Marquette was the best defensive rank per kenpom in his first two years at any stop). Maybe they'll be better because of the TAMU holdovers, but I wouldn't put money on it.
Maryland is probably going to be a bubble team. Gun to my head right now, they're more likely NIT/Crown than they are Dayton. Just not enough offensive firepower or defensive cohesion. Add in that this game is likely their first test on the road in the second week of the season in a very hostile environment against a veteran team and I like our odds.
Hopefully Maryland doesn't manage to make more FT than Marquette attempts
Quote from: marqfan22 on July 04, 2025, 10:17:54 PMHow is Maryland going to be?
I feel we always lose these types of emotional games
I think Shaka v Texas was more emotional than this one and I recall being pretty pleased with the outcome
Word is that Jimmy Butler agreed to address the team pregame.
The Maryland team.
Quote from: brewcity77 on July 05, 2025, 01:14:09 PMThey're going to be a stereotypical Buzz team. They are going to shoot like s**t from three.
Its been years now showing his teams are bad at shooting but its still strange to read when my first three years at MU we were a pretty good 3pt shooting team.
Quote from: DoctorV on July 05, 2025, 01:42:38 PMHopefully Maryland doesn't manage to make more FT than Marquette attempts
Well, they will play harder than Marquette. It's impossible for any team to play harder than Buzz Williams coached team, just ask him.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on July 07, 2025, 09:33:22 AMIts been years now showing his teams are bad at shooting but its still strange to read when my first three years at MU we were a pretty good 3pt shooting team.
It was a combination of inheritance and luck, I think. He got the Amigos with Lazar, Cooby, & Acker following them from Crean.
DJO, Crowder, & Jimmy could all shoot a bit, but when he went to mostly HS recruits, he didn't get anyone who shot it very well.
Quote from: brewcity77 on July 07, 2025, 02:10:17 PMIt was a combination of inheritance and luck, I think. He got the Amigos with Lazar, Cooby, & Acker following them from Crean.
DJO, Crowder, & Jimmy could all shoot a bit, but when he went to mostly HS recruits, he didn't get anyone who shot it very well.
Agree weird was going to post something similar regarding Cooby DJO Acker Hayward and Butler and the 2009-2010 team but got called away for work. Awesome post.
Maybe he got Wade Taylor V to sling up some shots
Bucks schedule is out. Home night game against the Lakers on 11/15, which means a day game for MU against Maryland.
Quote from: MUDPT on Today at 05:27:10 PMBucks schedule is out. Home night game against the Lakers on 11/15, which means a day game for MU against Maryland.
11/22 MU against Central Michigan will be a day game. Bucks play at 7pm vs Detroit.