OK, new season, new scoop game chat. Missed shots and turnovers occur every game. Young players mess up defensive rotations. Every player on the team isn't the worst ever. MU will win more than 5 games this season.
Good talk. Break!
I feel like the guy in the Progressive commercial trying to keep young homeowners from turning into their parents.
Hellloooo turnovers.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2025, 05:46:35 PMHellloooo turnovers.
Probably. Especially if MU is pushing tempo. And, with Sean and NJ getting into the lane differently than Kam did, there are going to be missed connections as they figure out where their teammates will be.
Just hope both teams have fun representing their universities.
Per statbroadcast, Sean/Chase/Zaide/Ben/Caedin to start
Its almost here!!
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2025, 05:58:46 PMPer statbroadcast, Sean/Chase/Zaide/Ben/Caedin to start
Intriguing.
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2025, 05:58:46 PMPer statbroadcast, Sean/Chase/Zaide/Ben/Caedin to start
Hmmmm. Ok Caedin!
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2025, 05:58:46 PMPer statbroadcast, Sean/Chase/Zaide/Ben/Caedin to start
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Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2025, 05:58:46 PMPer statbroadcast, Sean/Chase/Zaide/Ben/Caedin to start
Given things Shaka had been saying, this tracks.
Welcome back ppl!
Quote from: Johnny B on November 03, 2025, 06:22:11 PMWelcome back ppl!
1st game in over 1000 some days that we won't have any complaints about Jop dribbling. Who is our new target?
Quote from: tower912 on November 03, 2025, 05:42:53 PMOK, new season, new scoop game chat. Missed shots and turnovers occur every game. Young players mess up defensive rotations. Every player on the team isn't the worst ever. MU will win more than 5 games this season.
Good talk. Break!
I feel like the guy in the Progressive commercial trying to keep young homeowners from turning into their parents.
What a stoopid shot! Ugh!!! Slow down, Sean! What is he doing? Shaka CANNOT play these 5 guys together! Ugh!!!!!! Another brick for Gold! Caedin is no Oso - not even close! The freshmen can't be any worse than this!
Ok ... that's enough game chat for me this season. Have fun, y'all.
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 03, 2025, 06:25:48 PM1st game in over 1000 some days that we won't have any complaints about Jop dribbling. Who is our new target?
Well find out in a few short minutes.
Have to watch this one on delay but excited to read everyone's whining before bed.
Great to have MU back
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on November 03, 2025, 06:25:48 PM1st game in over 1000 some days that we won't have any complaints about Jop dribbling. Who is our new target?
Gold will be the most frequent target followed by Tre
LFG!!! Attack for 2400 seconds with zero mercy!! Dispose of this team immediately and get all of our guys draining buckets from numerous spots and angles. It's almost game time!!! Go MU!!
Royce not starting? Kind of odd.
Quote from: Markusquette on November 03, 2025, 06:39:15 PMRoyce not starting? Kind of odd.
Shaka is playing head games
Alright, I forked over my $20 and put in a calendar reminder to cancel my ESPN+ subscription on December 2. I'm set
Ramsey first off bench?
From what I've seen on the court thus far....
It's gonna be a long year
Quote from: Markusquette on November 03, 2025, 06:39:15 PMRoyce not starting? Kind of odd.
Heard he's already petitioned to get into the portal in-season.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 03, 2025, 06:48:27 PMFrom what I've seen on the court thus far....
It's gonna be a long year
Uh-Oh. What happened Dr.V??
Looking forward to many logical and calm exchanges during the game threads this season.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 03, 2025, 06:48:27 PMFrom what I've seen on the court thus far....
It's gonna be a long year
Surprising take from you
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 06:42:34 PMAlright, I forked over my $20 and put in a calendar reminder to cancel my ESPN+ subscription on December 2. I'm set
ESPN select is only $12.99
Don't know if this will work, but here's a live CHAT:
live chat (https://spacetchat.com/chat/room/6316)
Quote from: Jay Bee on November 03, 2025, 06:53:27 PMESPN select is only $12.99
The only thing I could find was a bundle with Disney+. Oh well, my wife is upstairs seeing if anything on Disney looks interesting while I'm in the basement with the game queued up
Quote from: DoctorV on November 03, 2025, 06:48:27 PMFrom what I've seen on the court thus far....
It's gonna be a long year
Are you basing a season-long prediction on first game warm ups?
We thought we had all of the ESPNs. We do not. Alas.
Sweet, I can rewind in the app. I have desperately missed that since getting rid of my cable/DVR a few years ago
WAIT! Success! Then it froze
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 03, 2025, 06:50:56 PMUh-Oh. What happened Dr.V??
I was just bleepin around
Let's GOOOOO!!!!
Easy boys
No need for Chase to go 1000 mph.
Hamilton is a bust. Hope he transfers
Nice first possession.
How good is Okeke? He certainly has a cool name.
Great, we can't make threes just like last year
Good kick by JTY. We just need to relax a bit.
Is it time yet to check the score to find out MU winning but the comments here lead me to believe they are down 37?
Hamilton looks in way better shape.
1-0
1-3
Pretty shocked Hamilton is starting. Hoping that means he's much improved
We're playing a click too fast imo.
First couple minutes. No worries. Let's Go Marquette!
Early nerves. Attack the rim..
Royce has not lost his confidence
James will be good
You csn see we have speed with JTY and Nigel.
Nigel!!!
NJ on pace to shatter MU's career scoring mark with 1 point in his first minute
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 07:11:43 PMNJ on pace to shatter MU's career scoring mark with 1 point in his first minute
Lol.
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 07:11:43 PMNJ on pace to shatter MU's career scoring mark with 1 point in his first minute
One point per minute would be nice!
Holy bubble gum, Batman. How many flavors does Shaka need?
Thatta boy Nigel.
Seeing zone on opening night.
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 07:05:59 PMGreat, we can't make threes just like last year
I was trying to be funny when I posted this....
The young shall lead us
Bam. Stevens.
Wonder if Stevens knows he's not going to be in rotation
We're doing a decent job on the D Glass.
Freshmen looking good. 9 of our 12
If he hits corner 3's against a 1-3-1 zone, he will play.
No question he'll be in rotation
Quote from: tower912 on November 03, 2025, 07:20:35 PMIf he hits corner 3's against a 1-3-1 zone, he will play.
100%
Move the ball Ben!! Fk.
Sean needs to give that up.
After Tucker Kraft in the Packer game I'm sucking in air every time Sean does any movement that isn't completely benign
Lame charge call. Ughhh.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 03, 2025, 07:23:23 PMSean needs to give that up.
Agree. NBA analytics say otherwise, but I still think most guys should pass on 2 on 1.
10 players in 9 minutes
Grab the ball!!
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 07:24:42 PMAfter Tucker Kraft in the Packer game I'm sucking in air every time Sean does any movement that isn't completely benign
This...
I keep waiting for the worst. He needs to stop falling. It's making me nervous.
Kam's not completely gone in spirit, but Sean has to make that
Both teams playing with a lot of effort.
Quote from: tower912 on November 03, 2025, 07:25:53 PM10 players in 9 minutes
Might see this a lot. Unclear if there's a ton of separation between guy 4 and guy 8
3 / 11 on 3s. 31% overall.
Give nigel all of the guard minutes
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 07:28:41 PMKam's not completely gone in spirit, but Sean has to make that
Good move but he's not accustomed to that shot.
Ross can get that all day. Good patience.
Some really poor wide open shots.
(It's just the first half of the first game...it's just the first half of the first game...)
About to see the 11th player of the first half.
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 07:32:14 PMSome really poor wide open shots.
(It's just the first half of the first game...it's just the first half of the first game...)
Ya...you've got to hit the wide open corner trifecta.
Nigel already got a hell of handle
I was going to ask who the MU player with the short shorts was and I realized it was Clark wearing normal length shorts
That was nice.
Good stretch for Chase minus that pass.
Clarke needs to get his hands up defending around the rim
Two great steals by Chase sandwiching one of the worst passes I've ever seen Chase throw
Ben way off early.
Ben with 0 is a concern
I think we can use the pass fake more vs this weak zone and flash a guy to the FT line. There's no rule I know of that says you have to launch immediately with some daylight. Punch the paint, move and reverse the rock.
Quote from: Daniel on November 03, 2025, 07:41:21 PMBen with 0 is a concern
He can't have zero impact if his 3 ball is off.
The Marquette offense and defense are not equivalent
Rough 3 mins offensively. Some poor decisions out there.
Finally. Good dish by ZL.
When Ben goes for the block, Owens and Chase can't get caught under the basket and not rebounding.
Nice dime by Zaide!
Again
Ughhh. Gotta finish.
Gold off the Schnied
Defense was good. Offense was frenetic.
James is much more of a true point than Jones.
Incrediblbly impressed with Nigels maneuverability and ability to find the open guy under pressure. Typically see freshman turning it over a lot in those spots
We suck. When do pitchers and catchers report?
The good: forced turns, only 4 fouls, Chase for that stretch, Stevens' two triples
The bad: I'll let the scoop experts share their thoughts.
Sloppy half on O. 32.3%. With 3/17 on 3s. Whew. FT not great either. 7/12. First game jitters, lots of new players. We will be ok. Go Marquette!
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 07:53:40 PMWe suck. When do pitchers and catchers report?
Stop attacking our guys.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 07:53:40 PMWe suck. When do pitchers and catchers report?
I missed you Rico! 😊
I want to know what nevada smith thinks of sean 3 drinks into a night.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 07:53:40 PMWe suck. When do pitchers and catchers report?
Inadequate, not nearly good enough, non-billion dollar pitchers and catchers?
Quote from: jfp61 on November 03, 2025, 07:58:03 PMI want to know what nevada smith thinks of sean 3 drinks into a night.
Probably the same as the rest of us. Glad he is at MU. Can't wait for him to get his game legs and feel back.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 03, 2025, 07:59:35 PMTruth is difficult
I made the mistake of not attacking them by committing war crimes and breaking international law.
I need to be better
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 03, 2025, 08:01:18 PMI made the mistake of not attacking them by committing war crimes and breaking international law.
I need to be better
Stupid comment.
Shaka played lots of guys so the offense was understandably sloppy. SJ is still looking for the balance between making things happen on offense and playing with poise. Gold did not get many good looks. He needs to slow down his release. Owens has to be more physical. Stevens is built for BE play. Effort and speed were impressive.
No reason to help off the bounce there.
Even though the names and faces have changed, MU is still very bad at making baskets.
Too bad no one thought to get some people who are good at doing that.
Transition offense has to be better.
Let's go now. Push the lead out.
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 07:11:43 PMNJ on pace to shatter MU's career scoring mark with 1 point in his first minute
Stevens already way ahead with 6 points in 4 minutes, a 1.5 a minute pace.
There we go. Good cut from Benny.
Looks like seans still a 17% 3pt guy
Dunk that Ben. What was that FT?? Focus.
Finish those chippies! Great D by NJ.
Love the defense, love the aggressive Ben Gold.
Better activity although we should be up 22.
It's gotta suck playing against this Marquette defense, so damn pesky and in your face with unlimited motor
Except for when it comes to getting offensive boards
I could get used to James just taking the ball away from the guy he's guarding.
Has no one told Albany that UAlbany doesn't hit the same way as UCONN or UMASS? And their font makes it look like Valbany anyway.
I think the spread was 27.5 tonight..... could still do it
Quote from: CountryRoads on November 03, 2025, 08:18:02 PMI could get used to James just taking the ball away from the guy he's guarding.
Competition notwithstanding, but James showing off why he had some camp buzz
Easily my biggest concern of the season so far is the Parham/Owens combo...
Gotta get them going asap
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 08:18:31 PMHas no one told Albany that UAlbany doesn't hit the same way as UCONN or UMASS? And their font makes it look like Valbany anyway.
Ya....it doesn't work.
Quote from: DoctorV on November 03, 2025, 08:20:02 PMEasily my biggest concern of the season so far is the Parham/Owens combo...
Gotta get them going asap
Good point Dr.V.
Sloppy on offense as to be expected for first game and new roles and faces.
Defensive intensity is nice.
Thatta boy Tre.
Excellent attack from ZL there.
Damn. Leave Zaide in there.
Jeesh. C'mon Royce.
Oh...fk.
Oh f##k
Hopefully Nigel is okay.
F U C K
That doesn't look good
Great take and shot fake from Tre there.
Anyone catch what Shaka was saying to the ref during the time out post Nigel injury?
Holy jeez on Nigel
Well Normans minutes are goin up now
That was pretty.
Really nice couple of minutes from Tre there
Praying it is only a cramp
I'm hoping that Nigel's issue is simply a cramp.
Quote from: Johnny B on November 03, 2025, 08:31:18 PMWell Normans minutes are goin up now
I was told he is playing 6 minutes by paint touches finest and zaide is playing 26. Heck one person had zaide with more minutes than chase.
https://x.com/bensteelemjs/status/1985535422416691219?s=61&t=VdvDjiXrC0JYT0raW4nA0w
Please be a cramp, please be a cramp
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 03, 2025, 08:34:05 PMhttps://x.com/bensteelemjs/status/1985535422416691219?s=61&t=VdvDjiXrC0JYT0raW4nA0w
Please be a cramp, please be a cramp
At least it's not pink eye
Quote from: tower912 on November 03, 2025, 08:32:46 PMPraying it is only a cramp
Per mutual friend in game, he is on the bike.
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 03, 2025, 08:34:55 PMPer mutual friend in game, he is on the bike.
Bikes aren't allowed on the court
Omg Nigel may be ok phew
It looks like Nigel is alright.
Crazy pass there ftom JTY.
Maybe Sean can transfer after the game
NJ back in the game. Prayers worked.
NJ with a little Kam Jones
Nigel is ubiquitous defensively. Great instincts for the young man.
Uhhh....Nigel!!
Keep Nigel out
Quote from: Daniel on November 03, 2025, 08:41:41 PMKeep Nigel out
Yes. Let Chase and Tre run the point when Sean comes out.
Just got home from work and tried to catch up by reading this thread and Muggsy made me hate short people even more
Are we sure Nigel is just cramping and didn't tear his meniscus or something? It looked like he was holding behind his knee.
This team has the pieces for old school Shaka havoc. Lots of speed/quicks. We may be able to run some clubs to death and use 9/10 guys.
Taking it inside second half and that has made all the difference. Go Marquette! 4 / 21 on threes is worrisome.......
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 03, 2025, 08:43:47 PMJust got home from work and tried to catch up by reading this thread and Muggsy made me hate short people even more
Then don't read the thread. No reason to attack our shorter citizens.
Quote from: wadesworld on November 03, 2025, 08:46:24 PMAre we sure Nigel is just cramping and didn't tear his meniscus or something? It looked like he was holding behind his knee.
Yep I'm still worried
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 03, 2025, 08:47:49 PMThen don't read the thread. No reason to attack our shorter citizens.
I'm trying to find things to criticize about these entitled young men and your outbursts are all over the place
Grab the ball. I'd like to get it to 35-40.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 03, 2025, 08:49:35 PMI'm trying to find things to criticize about these entitled young men and your outbursts are all over the place
They're not entitled and my comments aren't outbursts.
Hope Phillips likes he few minutes tonight
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 03, 2025, 08:50:19 PMThey're not entitled and my comments aren't outbursts.
Source?
Zaide has been solid on both ends all gane.
Great transition D from Zaide there.
Parham not showing much today
Quote from: Johnny B on November 03, 2025, 08:55:09 PMParham not showing much today
His rhythm is completely off.
Royce must be saving his Sophomore jump for the second game
Not sure why Hamilton is trying to tip it back there. Box out and bring it down
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 03, 2025, 08:50:19 PMThey're not entitled and my comments aren't outbursts.
They are kind of short outbursts. ;D
Quote from: Shaka Shart on November 03, 2025, 08:43:47 PMJust got home from work and tried to catch up by reading this thread and Muggsy made me hate short people even more
He's made me hate many animals, specially mammals
Grab the damn ball josh
Jk ..
Quote from: Johnny B on November 03, 2025, 09:01:51 PMGrab the damn ball josh
Jk ..
https://x.com/marqstool/status/1985522313547374894?s=61&t=jsIZllSIAp6Fe-FmvZNVnw
"Mom can we get Victor Wembanyama on the way home?"
"No we have Victor Wembanyama at home."
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Quote from: Newsdreams on November 03, 2025, 09:01:04 PMHe's made me hate many animals, specially mammals
Don't use your hatred of me against our tremendous animal populations.
Wow. Gotta finish.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 03, 2025, 09:12:22 PMWow. Gotta finish.
Please keep updates on your alone time to the superbar. ty
Fun game. Your defense is gonna be great. UA was missing two of its main ball handlers in Richardson and Muhammad, and as such had absolutely no answer for the press. Not that they would have helped all that much. I actually felt pretty good about what UA showed against a strong Big East team.
Good luck this season! I always root for Millywalkay teams.
Cheese! Oops I meant Cheers!
Didn't see or listen to the game. Hamilton 2&1, no fg attempts in 16 minutes?
Quote from: Viper on November 03, 2025, 10:41:48 PMDidn't see or listen to the game. Hamilton 2&1, no fg attempts in 16 minutes?
A lot of positive energy though
Quote from: Viper on November 03, 2025, 10:41:48 PMDidn't see or listen to the game. Hamilton 2&1, no fg attempts in 16 minutes?
And started game one. 39 games to go.