This game should be over by the 1st half. Get Royce involved early. Let's also see what we have in Damarius and Phillips.
Quite the pregame show for this matchup.
I fully expect MU to win handily to suck me back in thinking, "well maybe they just had a rough stretch and they aren't as bad as they have appeared"
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 12:57:02 PMI fully expect MU to win handily to suck me back in thinking, "well maybe they just had a rough stretch and they aren't as bad as they have appeared"
The Chippewas are awful. End the game quickly and try some new strategies.
Chase should have kicked that despite getting fouled. Move the freaking basketball.
I don't get Ben doubling in the half-court. Totally ineffective, puts us out of position.
Assuming there are any viewers of this game that aren't MU or Central Michigan fans, how many of them think this is an intrastate matchup?
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 01:09:24 PMAssuming there are any viewers of this game that aren't MU or Central Michigan fans, how many of them think this is an intrastate matchup?
Probably 1/2 to 2/3.
Shocker: Gold playing off of one foot in the paint.
Maybe that wakes RP up.
"Looked like Giannis" is not a comment I thought announcers would say about Parham.
Great play by Royce, but no one will mistake him for Giannis
Zero defense
Not pressuring which I get but the defense just isn't there.
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 01:12:02 PMZero defense
Eh. The shotmaking for CMU has been really good so far
Every "buy" game has been a battle in the first half ugh
Quote from: BM1090 on November 22, 2025, 01:14:06 PMEh. The shotmaking for CMU has been really good so far
They'll cool down but we're still not stopping their actions.
Inexcusable transition defense there.
Where's tbe tenacity???? Guys jogging down the floor in transition.
We refuse to slow down and play off of two feet when we are at point blank range. Absolutely drives me nuts. Why doesn't Shaka address this?
With all due respect to Brian Anderson, Sean will help us, but it doesn't change our problems right now.
Awesome start- Shaka lit a fire.
Quote from: 1SE on November 22, 2025, 01:21:49 PMAwesome start- Shaka lit a fire.
Pretty clear the defense is trying some new things. They are learning on the fly. Offense looks better but that could just be opponent related.
what defense? CMU scoring every possession
Quote from: BM1090 on November 22, 2025, 01:22:31 PMPretty clear the defense is trying some new things. They are learning on the fly. Offense looks better but that could just be opponent related.
Jesus, I wish this broad would shut up.
Our help on D is a enormous problem. I don't really get it.
NJ is going to be really good.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 01:26:32 PMOur help on D is a enormous problem. I don't really get it.
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Quote from: BM1090 on November 22, 2025, 01:27:49 PMExpand.
We have guys doubling when the ball goes inside. Leads to open looks.
CMU is running some good stuff to get their big wings in 1v1 post action. Surprised how much stronger their wings are.
Let's see what DO can do out there.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 01:28:46 PMWe have guys doubling when the ball goes inside. Leads to open looks.
On the other hand, no one can stay in front of their man so...
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 01:28:46 PMWe have guys doubling when the ball goes inside. Leads to open looks.
For sure. But when we don't double they score over us. So I get it. Rotations need to be a bit quicker. You can see the bench guys aren't there yet.
Brian Anderson very clearly did not prepare for these two MU games.
The only way we hear Norman hitting a three is when they misidentified Lowery
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 01:30:04 PMOn the other hand, no one can stay in front of their man so...
Good point. Take a 1/2 step back?
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 01:31:43 PMThe only way we hear Norman hitting a three is when they misidentified Lowery
Ya.....BA missed that.
That was not GT
That was off the cylinder.
That wasn't even close from the 1st angle after the commercial
Defense is a genuine issue. Need to figure this out fast. Lots of tough games coming up. Let's Go Marquette!
C'Mon BA. Zaide is not Tre.
Lowerys request to change his name to Norman must have just gone through. Good job BA
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 01:38:36 PMC'Mon BA. Zaide is not Tre.
And James is not Lowery. Really rough announcing
Grab the ball with twk hands. NJ is making things more difficult than they need to be on tbe kick.
Quote from: Daniel on November 22, 2025, 01:36:14 PMDefense is a genuine issue. Need to figure this out fast. Lots of tough games coming up. Let's Go Marquette!
Agreed. I'm still struggling to believe the stat that the Indiana game was the first time MU has ever given up 100 points, but it won't take another 109 years for the second time
NJ is a score first guy. He'll learn.
Pass the ball Caedin when 3 guys are on you.
This team right now is a disaster fundamentally. I'm sorry to be harsh but there's tons of Hoops 101 I'm not seeing. Extremely frustrating.
Caedin Hamilton might be the most unskilled player in the history of
Marquette. He can't shoot, can't rebound, can't move on defense, and has a hook shot that never goes in. Shaka not getting transfers for this year is absolutely unacceptable. Tre Normans right behind him
Ben completely missed Joshua at the rim on that last possession. We don't see the floor.
Good lord, Royce gets hit in the shoulder on the offensive rebound while standing flat footed and fouls to top it off
One of the things that's very noticeable on offense is how elite TK and Kam were with their ball placement on passes off the dribble.
So many of our passes are nowhere near where a guy can catch and shoot, and that's even on what seem to be pretty basic passes.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on November 22, 2025, 01:51:46 PMOne of the things that's very noticeable on offense is how elite TK and Kam were with their ball placement on passes off the dribble.
So many of our passes are nowhere near where a guy can catch and shoot, and that's even on what seem to be pretty basic passes.
We also hold the ball way too long and overdrible. We're not sharp at all when help comes or are trapped.
Brutal turn from DO.
It look like they held Royce's shorts on that play
NM they didn't but still fouled him
Will we get a shot off here?
DO not helping his case for PT out there.
DO's lack of progression has been the biggest disappointment for me
Ridiculous no call on CMU.
Shaka would never s
Quote from: Duane6 on November 22, 2025, 01:45:22 PMCaedin Hamilton might be the most unskilled player in the history of
Marquette. He can't shoot, can't rebound, can't move on defense, and has a hook shot that never goes in. Shaka not getting transfers for this year is absolutely unacceptable. Tre Normans right behind him
tart
Quote from: Duane6 on November 22, 2025, 01:45:22 PMCaedin Hamilton might be the most unskilled player in the history of
Marquette. He can't shoot, can't rebound, can't move on defense, and has a hook shot that never goes in. Shaka not getting transfers for this year is absolutely unacceptable. Tre Normans right behind him
Shaka would never start such a player
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 12:57:02 PMI fully expect MU to win handily to suck me back in thinking, "well maybe they just had a rough stretch and they aren't as bad as they have appeared"
I appreciate MU not sucking me back in so far
CMU and Marquette should both join the A10.
I don't understand, Marquette played a really competitive first half against a crapty mid-major (#308 Kenpom) at home.
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 01:56:20 PMI appreciate MU not sucking me back in so far
Half of the players on this team have stone hands. Ross just needs to say to these mofos, "Step aside. I'm averaging 40."
I'm starting to believe that Owens is actually Ramsey, given he seems to have his head up his rectum far too often.
Any bright spot from that half?
Quote from: BM1090 on November 22, 2025, 01:55:07 PMDO's lack of progression has been the biggest disappointment for me
I feel exactly the same. Sad to see.
Owens got his minutes, even though it was behind Phillips getting his. That turnover up 7 with ball was not good for him. So much for Shaka shorting the rotation.
Gold was not good and Shaka benched him for like 9 to 10 minutes. The CMU big guy was killing him inside and Gold had zero points and zero rebounds. He came back in and hit a three, then burned by the CMU big man again when CMU had 2.4 on shot and he made it. Ben back to bench with Shaka giving him an earful.
MU went to the line 17 times, missing four. CMU did not go to the line. Difference in the game. 24 point favorites today, maybe Shaka can inspire them.
That were winning despite being out performed in rebounds, 3p put, steals and assists? But we're winning the block battle!
Two good dimes by NJ.
Good D Caedin you absolute scrub
Ugh, Ben's ice cold from 3. Not close on them either
It's great having a stretch 4 that can't hit wide open 3s from the corner.
God Clarke cannot catch a ball
Clark is...raw
I think Ben's parents need to catch the next flight back to NZ.
I'm just realizing Clark doesn't really jump on defensive rebound attempts. No wonder he's giving up offensive rebounds and fouls on putbacks
Who is good on this team? Ross gold and James and then nobody?
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 02:21:58 PMI'm just realizing Clark doesn't really jump on defensive rebound attempts. No wonder he's giving up offensive rebounds and fouls on putbacks
Hes just trying to fit in with Gold.
We are playing the #308 Kenpom team - right?
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 12:57:02 PMI fully expect MU to win handily to suck me back in thinking, "well maybe they just had a rough stretch and they aren't as bad as they have appeared"
Good news! No false impressions. :-\
Quote from: Duane6 on November 22, 2025, 02:23:00 PMWho is good on this team? Ross gold and James and then nobody?
Fixed it
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 02:18:35 PMUgh, Ben's ice cold from 3. Not close on them either
Yup, 0 for 3 and got beat defensively twice coming down in transition. On bench after 3 minutes, along with Hamilton.
But CMU has 8 points on layups by big men to cut lead. Now two free throws after missed basket, maybe 10 points.
MU getting three happy again......
Yes
Quote from: Duane6 on November 22, 2025, 02:23:00 PMWho is good on this team? Ross gold and James and then nobody?
yes. Gold is solid not good really
FT D solid
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 02:21:58 PMI'm just realizing Clark doesn't really jump on defensive rebound attempts. No wonder he's giving up offensive rebounds and fouls on putbacks
Yeah he's a slapper, really handsy with balls below shoulder level that he thinks are within reach. Theo John was like that too, but Theo had shorter arms so he didn't telegraph quite as much
Awesome. Shaka lit a fire at the half.
So? Where will MU be in kenpo
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 22, 2025, 02:23:34 PMWe are playing the #308 Kenpom team - right?
m
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 22, 2025, 02:23:34 PMWe are playing the #308 Kenpom team - right?
And where will MU finish
Hamilton dribbling off his foot could be the theme of this years team.
That was nice.
Gold constantly passing up the open three in the corner is growing old.
Either your a stretch 5 or your not ben.
This is some great talent Shaka has recruited and developed. Gonna be a ton of empty seats in January and February
Quote from: #UnleashNigel on November 22, 2025, 02:29:58 PMGold constantly passing up the open three in the corner is growing old.
Gold passing up 3's in this half is the only part of the offense I'm ok with
Quote from: #UnleashNigel on November 22, 2025, 02:29:58 PMGold constantly passing up the open three in the corner is growing old.
Either your a stretch 5 or your not ben.
Stretch 5 implies that he's naturally a 6
CMU has 12 transfers and 3 frosh all brought in this spring. CMU looks a lot more cohesive than MU.
At some point my interest in refreshing trutv in an incognito window is going to wane...
When Ben doesn't hit 3's he generally disappears.
Quote from: 1SE on November 22, 2025, 02:34:07 PMAt some point my interest in refreshing trutv in an incognito window is going to wane...
You don't pay for TV?
At least ben found net on one free throw.
He should be fired if he doesn't get transfers next year, it's unacceptable and insulting to the fanbase
Quote from: warriors141 on November 22, 2025, 02:30:39 PMThis is some great talent Shaka has recruited and developed. Gonna be a ton of empty seats in January and February
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 22, 2025, 02:35:34 PMYou don't pay for TV?
In 2025 I blame no one for sailing the 7 seas again.
Very odd line-up.
Ben Gold looks like he has the flu
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 02:35:00 PMWhen Ben doesn't hit 3's he generally disappears.
Im waiting for him to turn into a shooter.
Remember when everyone was so excited because he hit 2 in a half...
Quote from: Skatastrophy on November 22, 2025, 02:38:31 PMBen Gold looks like he has the flu
Yeah he looks sick or exhausted.
Weird whistle all of a sudden
Quote from: #UnleashNigel on November 22, 2025, 02:36:44 PMIn 2025 I blame no one for sailing the 7 seas again.
I get not wanting to pay for the baha mar security camera feed, but Marquette is on Turner channels a lot this year.
Quote from: BM1090 on November 22, 2025, 02:40:15 PMYeah he looks sick or exhausted.
Weird whistle all of a sudden
Looks like the same ben thats showed up to 85% of his career games honestly.
I realize it is an extremely small sample size, but with Phillips seemingly one of the few decent shooters and already playing 10 min today, how has he not attempted one yet?
I respect your disdain for Gold. This is a horrible fit for him bc Shaka is trying to force him being the number 2 option w these horrible lineups. He was pretty serviceable the past couple of years w better players
Quote from: #UnleashNigel on November 22, 2025, 02:38:52 PMIm waiting for him to turn into a shooter.
Remember when everyone was so excited because he hit 2 in a half...
That was a nice cut and h-c set there.
Quote from: #UnleashNigel on November 22, 2025, 02:41:39 PMLooks like the same ben thats showed up to 85% of his career games honestly.
Na like his pale face and sunken eyes something is up. Maybe just a hangover
Quote from: MUEng92 on November 22, 2025, 02:41:45 PMI realize it is an extremely small sample size, but with Phillips seemingly one of the few decent shooters and already playing 10 min today, how has he not attempted one yet?
Good question.
I'm completely dumbfounded by Owens. He looks like he has zero confidence.
Dumb stupid goaltend.
Good things happen when Chase realizes he's the alpha.
Lowery looks pretty lackluster on D.
Gold turning into an offensive lineman is kinda crazy
Lowery is who he is. A good role player who ain't gonna do much more
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 22, 2025, 02:40:30 PMI get not wanting to pay for the baha mar security camera feed, but Marquette is on Turner channels a lot this year.
What is this lag on scoop!
I don't pay my yearly subscription rate of $0.00 for nothing!
5 pt game, under 7 mins to go. Beyond belief.
Shaka probably has set an all time MU record for number of different lineups and the number of lineups.
This is embarrassing. Ross went 1 on 4 there and was lucky to get a call.
Quote from: #UnleashNigel on November 22, 2025, 02:51:30 PMWhat is this lag on scoop!
I don't pay my yearly subscription rate of $0.00 for nothing!
I think I need to let the web server spin up more processes for handling. I upped it last year from a ridiculously small # of processes, but it can handle a lot more.
About 500 people browsing, I'll take a look tomorrow.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 22, 2025, 02:40:30 PMI get not wanting to pay for the baha mar security camera feed, but Marquette is on Turner channels a lot this year.
tru tv not on my direct tv package
I think I would prefer sitting in an uncomfortable chair by myself for 2.5 hours in a dark room than watch this team play the Badgers in Madison in a few weeks
Ughhh.
It just seems "we" can't do 2 good things in a row.
::)
This CMU team lost to Northern Kentucky by 24 and Bradley beat them by 30.
Three point happy 22%
Fouling happy. CMU has 12 attempts already, after none in first
Missed free throw happy. MU has missed 11.
Giving up layup after layup after layup.
SOTG goes to all of the fans who watched this game.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 02:58:30 PMThis CMU team lost to Northern Kentucky by 24 and Bradley beat them by 30.
hire wardle
Trying to figure out how ross played 102 games in 2 seasons
We've also gotten some very questionable calls this game.
Quote from: #UnleashNigel on November 22, 2025, 03:05:26 PMTrying to figure out how ross played 102 games in 2 seasons
This season is going to feel like 51 games....
Do we win this without Ross
Smiles all around. Great win.
Needless to say,
Friday we will have to play way, way, better to have any chance. At Oklahoma isn't great.
Why were they all smiling and hugging after the game? They should be pissed off after that performance
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 03:12:04 PMAt Oklahoma isn't great.
In Chicago. But yes, away games may be ugly this year.
Quote from: Johnny B on November 22, 2025, 03:07:11 PMDo we win this without Ross
No, he had 27 points and took 8 shots.
God help it if he gets in any foul trouble.
Quote from: Duane6 on November 22, 2025, 03:14:05 PMWhy were they all smiling and hugging after the game? They should be pissed off after that performance
noticed that as well. To much excitment to beat one of the worst teams out there. Youd think they upset uconn
Some people celebrate wins, even small ones. Positive mental attitude is key to overcoming adversity.
That's why Scoop will never overcome anything. Scoop's lag is caused not by the poverty of our admins, nor their profiteering off of our membership dues, but by our malaise around this team
Quote from: Skatastrophy on November 22, 2025, 03:41:49 PMSome people celebrate wins, even small ones. Positive mental attitude is key to overcoming adversity.
That's why Scoop will never overcome anything. Scoop's lag is caused not by the poverty of our admins, nor their profiteering off of our membership dues, but by our malaise around this team
Our pages develop about as fast as our players...
Quote from: Johnny B on November 22, 2025, 03:26:15 PMnoticed that as well. To much excitment to beat one of the worst teams out there. Youd think they upset uconn
Quote from: Johnny B on November 22, 2025, 03:26:15 PMnoticed that as well. To much excitment to beat one of the worst teams out there. Youd think they upset uconn
If the team is upset with how the season is going, they do a fantastic job of hiding it.
I guess we need our players to be mad all the time. That will surely help the on-court product!
They fought hard and won. For that they should celebrate.
That it was against a bottom MAC team, Shaka still has some work to do.
Quote from: Duane6 on November 22, 2025, 03:14:05 PMWhy were they all smiling and hugging after the game? They should be pissed off after that performance
Quote from: Johnny B on November 22, 2025, 03:26:15 PMnoticed that as well. To much excitment to beat one of the worst teams out there. Youd think they upset uconn
Good God, this is so dumb.
So glad that RGV was able to show it's vastly superior over a 12 transfer, 3 freshman, low mid-major team.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on November 22, 2025, 04:09:05 PMGood God, this is so dumb.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on November 22, 2025, 04:09:05 PMGood God, this is so dumb.
Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on November 22, 2025, 04:09:05 PMGood God, this is so dumb.
Quote from: PointWarrior on November 22, 2025, 04:29:02 PMSo glad that RGV was able to show it's vastly superior over a 12 transfer, 3 freshman, low mid-major team.
,
Good God this is so dumb x 3.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 02:58:30 PMThis CMU team lost to Northern Kentucky by 24 and Bradley beat them by 30.
Wardle must be getting it done at Bradley with that victory. We only beat CMU by 14. Wardle or bring back Wojo? Everybody do what Reeker says. No wait. He is busy analyzing the width of the gap.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 02:58:30 PMThis CMU team lost to Northern Kentucky by 24 and Bradley beat them by 30.
Wardle must be getting it done at Bradley with that victory. We only beat CMU by 14. Wardle or bring back Wojo? Everybody do what Reeker says. No wait. He is busy analyzing the width of the gap.
Quote from: Johnny B on November 22, 2025, 03:07:11 PMDo we win this without Ross
No. Needed Hamilton also.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 02:58:30 PMThis CMU team lost to Northern Kentucky by 24 and Bradley beat them by 30.
Wardle must be getting it done at Bradley with that victory. We only beat CMU by 14. Wardle or bring back Wojo? Everybody do what Reeker says. No wait. He is busy analyzing the width of the gap.
Quote from: Johnny B on November 22, 2025, 03:07:11 PMDo we win this without Ross
No. Needed Hamilton also.
Quote from: Duane6 on November 22, 2025, 03:14:05 PMWhy were they all smiling and hugging after the game? They should be pissed off after that performance
Smile and hugs were because of the happiness that this hug win saved Shakas warm butt.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 22, 2025, 02:40:30 PMI get not wanting to pay for the baha mar security camera feed, but Marquette is on Turner channels a lot this year.
BAnderson is local, but Grant Hill must be in someone's doghouse.
Quote from: willie warrior on November 22, 2025, 08:12:44 PMWardle must be getting it done at Bradley with that victory. We only beat CMU by 14. Wardle or bring back Wojo? Everybody do what Reeker says. No wait. He is busy analyzing the width of the gap. No. Needed Hamilton also.Smile and hugs were because of the happiness that this hug win saved Shakas warm butt.
Art
Quote from: rocky_warrior on November 22, 2025, 03:14:41 PMIn Chicago. But yes, away games may be ugly this year.
I meant to write And Oklahoma.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 12:55:00 PMThis game should be over by the 1st half. Get Royce involved early. Let's also see what we have in Damarius and Phillips.
Totally jinxed it
Quote from: BM1090 on November 22, 2025, 01:30:54 PMBrian Anderson very clearly did not prepare for these two MU games.
He has a new album coming out, probably focused on that.
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 22, 2025, 12:55:00 PMThis game should be over by the 1st half. Get Royce involved early. Let's also see what we have in Damarius and Phillips.
My bad Muggsy. You did
not say that the Dayton game would be over by the first half. It's difficult to keep all of your wild posts straight, so cut me some slack little guy, OK.?
BUT...you
did say that about the CMU game. And I am sure you were very well aware that I simply had the wrong game prediction. It would have been nice if you could have just laughed it off, but I doubt you are capable of doing anything of the sort.
Quote from: Scoop Snoop on November 24, 2025, 11:09:56 AMMy bad Muggsy. You did not say that the Dayton game would be over by the first half. It's difficult to keep all of your wild posts straight, so cut me some slack little guy, OK.?
BUT...you did say that about the CMU game. And I am sure you were very well aware that I simply had the wrong game prediction. It would have been nice if you could have just laughed it off, but I doubt you are capable of doing anything of the sort.
Coffee issue