I'm not sure if we can harness it, and there's only one basketball, but my biggest takeaway from yesterday was Marquette's overall zoomability. We have several burners, which is always a positive on any basketball team. It's even a larger feather in our cap if we can legitimately play 9/10 guys and make our opponents gasp for air.
Now what I mean by harnessing our speed comes down to decision making off the bounce, whether it be in transition or in the hc. Sloppy turns obviously drive scoopers up the wall, so limiting those is important. Attacking and FINISHING is also absolutely paramount. Whether it be draining the chippie or converting at the line. I thought we showed promise on the drive and kick but guys need to splash those open J's. We will go as far as draining the open trifecta and Parham/Owens at the 4. I get Albany is Albany but these are my first impressions.
It isn't just the speed, but the length. In limited minutes, Clark seemed to alter everything at the rim. Owens at the top of the press was awesome with his wingspan. As you said, it was Albany so take it for what it's worth, but the pace of play we're going to impose is difference making.
Shaka said as much.
Quote from: brewcity77 on November 04, 2025, 07:39:55 PMIt isn't just the speed, but the length. In limited minutes, Clark seemed to alter everything at the rim. Owens at the top of the press was awesome with his wingspan. As you said, it was Albany so take it for what it's worth, but the pace of play we're going to impose is difference making.
Clark and Hamilton had some good moments last night.
I'm disapointed in myself. Before clicking on this thread I challenged myself to list every Muggsyism that would appear in the OP. I missed "make our opponents gasp for air" and had "introduce our opponents to darkness" instead. Got the rest though
Quote from: tower912 on November 04, 2025, 07:46:27 PMShaka said as much.
Only because Muggsy provided him with this script. Shaka relies upon Muggsy to compose stirring, inspirational pregame speeches.
Just imagine what it would be like if we did not have Muggsy here.
The ignore feature helps with inner peace.
Quote from: tower912 on November 05, 2025, 04:59:16 AMThe ignore feature helps with inner peace.
ScoopSnoop needs it.
Quote from: TAMU, Knower of Ball on November 04, 2025, 09:14:46 PMI'm disapointed in myself. Before clicking on this thread I challenged myself to list every Muggsyism that would appear in the OP. I missed "make our opponents gasp for air" and had "introduce our opponents to darkness" instead. Got the rest though
I miss going medieval
Quote from: Newsdreams on November 05, 2025, 02:31:38 PMI miss going medieval
What is going medieval? Dying from bubonic plague? Embracing serfdom? Pointless crusades? Suppressing knowledge through faith?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 05, 2025, 03:10:32 PMWhat is going medieval? Dying from bubonic plague? Embracing serfdom? Pointless crusades? Suppressing knowledge through faith?
All of the above, easy multiple choice.
If we do go medieval, I will point it out. I've explained the concept perfectly over the years but that has clearly gone over your heads
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 05, 2025, 03:10:32 PMWhat is going medieval? Dying from bubonic plague? Embracing serfdom? Pointless crusades? Suppressing knowledge through faith?
I think it involves hitting someone with a very heavy blunt object or sticking them with something pointy
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 05, 2025, 03:39:15 PMIf we do go medieval, I will point it out. I've explained the concept perfectly over the years but that has clearly gone over your heads
You're the expert at things going over one's head
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 05, 2025, 03:49:30 PMYou're the expert at things going over one's head
I'll give you 2 pts for that one. But take caution in your vehement attacks on the diminutive population.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 05, 2025, 06:21:52 PMI'll give you 2 pts for that one. But take caution in your vehement attacks on the diminutive population.
What are they going to do? Untie my shoes?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 05, 2025, 06:28:04 PMWhat are they going to do? Untie my shoes?
Punch you in your knees.
I would tread lightly. Believe me you won't know what hit you. And if you weren't MU fans there would be no warning.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 05, 2025, 06:37:08 PMI would tread lightly. Believe me you won't know what hit you. And if you weren't MU fans there would be no warning.
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 05, 2025, 03:10:32 PMWhat is going medieval? Dying from bubonic plague? Embracing serfdom? Pointless crusades? Suppressing knowledge through faith?
That's a perfect America 2025 campaign slogan.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on November 05, 2025, 03:10:32 PMWhat is going medieval? Dying from bubonic plague? Embracing serfdom? Pointless crusades? Suppressing knowledge through faith?
Bleed them
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