Providence off to a bad start. Wouldn't break my heart if they were the first BE team to end their season.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on March 11, 2026, 03:29:59 PMProvidence off to a bad start. Wouldn't break my heart if they were the first BE team to end their season.
You sure Muggsey'ed that one.
Quote from: Its DJOver on March 11, 2026, 05:07:51 PMYou sure Muggsey'ed that one.
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I put the hex on 'em.
Looks like DePaul's magical season is coming to an end at 16-16.
Were the old big east first round games this dead? no meaningful games until the Semis
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 11, 2026, 10:10:06 PMLooks like DePaul's magical season is coming to an end at 16-16.
I could be wrong but I believe that's like their third best season since joining the BE, magical indeed
Quote from: CountryRoads on March 11, 2026, 10:10:06 PMLooks like DePaul's magical season is coming to an end at 16-16.
Can't believe we lost twice to that team.
Quote from: Johnny B on March 11, 2026, 10:13:59 PMWere the old big east first round games this dead? no meaningful games until the Semis
Bad teams play on Wednesday. Not sure what you expected.
Quote from: MU82 on March 12, 2026, 01:15:25 AMCan't believe we lost twice to that team.
This year, we'd lose to DePaul Prep.
Quote from: MU82 on March 12, 2026, 01:15:25 AMCan't believe we lost twice to that team.
I'm of the opposite view, I can't believe we won 12 games.
Two more really bad teams out - Providence and Creighton.
Quote from: 18thandWells on March 12, 2026, 01:41:06 PMThis year, we'd lose to DePaul Prep.
And Creighton Prep in Onaha. If we only had Kerry Trotter from there again. Not so much Vic Lazaretti.
Of course, I wanted MU to win last night. But I did take some consolation in having the season end in a close game instead of the kind of game I would have expected against UConn.
I suspect it would've been pretty similar to the Xavier game tonight.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2026, 08:46:42 PMOf course, I wanted MU to win last night. But I did take some consolation in having the season end in a close game instead of the kind of game I would have expected against UConn.
I suspect it would've been pretty similar to the Xavier game tonight.
I reckon they wanted revenge on us so kind of funny they weren't able to get it even though I was rooting hard for 40 more minutes.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2026, 08:46:42 PMOf course, I wanted MU to win last night. But I did take some consolation in having the season end in a close game instead of the kind of game I would have expected against UConn.
I suspect it would've been pretty similar to the Xavier game tonight.
This is faulty logic.
Mid was being generous to Villanova. They can be left out of the Tournament with Miami (OH) if you ask me.
Georgetown stomps Nova despite 12 first half turnovers.
Julius Halaifanoua sure looked good for Georgetown tonight -- Shaka was involved with him for a while and wouldn't mind him kicking those tires again.
Brutal year for the BEast. Will the league be better next season?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 12, 2026, 11:14:04 PMBrutal year for the BEast. Will the league be better next season?
Yes.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 12, 2026, 11:14:04 PMBrutal year for the BEast. Will the league be better next season?
I question whether several of the Big East schools are going to be well positioned to compete in the new era of transfers and big paydays.
The days of the Big East being mentioned in the same breath as the four big power conferences might be over.
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 12, 2026, 09:39:23 PMThis is faulty logic.
What part of my statement do you think is illogical?
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2026, 07:59:31 AMWhat part of my statement do you think is illogical?
See my reply to one of Muggsy's posts in his "It needs to be reiterated" thread and his wacko reply that it is a false narrative and is part of the discrimination against "diminutive citizens" when absolutely no part of it was about little schitz. You are asking an illogical poster to explain what was illogical in your post.
Good luck with that.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2026, 08:46:42 PMOf course, I wanted MU to win last night. But I did take some consolation in having the season end in a close game instead of the kind of game I would have expected against UConn. I suspect it would've been pretty similar to the Xavier game tonight.
Perfectly logical. This was my take as well, except that I think Hurley would have driven his team even harder to get revenge and run up the score.
This is the first time since 1994 that the semifinals are comprised of only BE charter member schools (Nova was added in 1980, along with Pitt).
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 13, 2026, 10:13:25 AMI think this is the first time since 1994 that the semifinals are comprised of only BE charter member schools (Nova was added in 1980, along with Pitt).
Nice factoid, BH.
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2026, 07:57:03 AMI question whether several of the Big East schools are going to be well positioned to compete in the new era of transfers and big paydays.
The days of the Big East being mentioned in the same breath as the four big power conferences might be over.
No reason to think we can't compete with the ACC. We were better than the ACC last year, and closer to the ACC this year than the ACC was to the top 3.
The Big Ten and SEC are probably always going to be a level ahead. Not sure what the B12's future is, but they're firmly ahead of the BE right now too.
Being a private institution competing with large state schools and public schools, with NIL as the tool to essentially buy a good tem (like Indiana Football did) is tough.
We need big do ours to step up, everyone contribute something, and willingness to use the funds to get good players. Compete with the competition. On all levels.
Quote from: Daniel on March 13, 2026, 08:38:49 PMBeing a private institution competing with large state schools and public schools, with NIL as the tool to essentially buy a good tem (like Indiana Football did) is tough.
We need big do ours to step up, everyone contribute something, and willingness to use the funds to get good players. Compete with the competition. On all levels.
You, sir, do not understand how this works.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on March 13, 2026, 01:07:53 AMMaybe.
No.
(There, I think we covered it)
You forgot one.
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The Big East tournament has been exceptionally dull this year. There is no real competition for UConn or St. John's and it's not like they're so great.
I won't be seeing the final tomorrow night because I'll be out at a family dinner, and I don't feel bad about it because I don't care who wins. I really dislike both teams and their coaches.
Quote from: wisblue on March 13, 2026, 07:59:31 AMWhat part of my statement do you think is illogical?
In '03 would have you rather have lost by 1 pt to Kentucky in the E8 than get cooked by Kansas in the F4?
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 13, 2026, 10:25:29 PMIn '03 would have you rather have lost by 1 pt to Kentucky in the E8 than get cooked by Kansas in the F4?
No, and that's not remotely the same situation.
Let me know if you don't see the difference and I'll explain it to you.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/14/sport/big-east-tournament-basketball-march
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 14, 2026, 02:09:10 PMhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/14/sport/big-east-tournament-basketball-march
Stoopid. The tournament had plenty of "juice" in 2023. The Garden was rockin'!
Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on March 14, 2026, 02:09:10 PMhttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/14/sport/big-east-tournament-basketball-march
The gap has widened even more.
Quote from: MU82 on March 14, 2026, 02:59:37 PMStoopid. The tournament had plenty of "juice" in 2023. The Garden was rockin'!
That has to be written by someone living on the east coast looool.
It is insane what they let Zuby get away with and then give him. Guy flops from some contact from Reed's back during a spin move and gets the charge call, then "walls up" Reed by just continuing to push forward with his arms reached forward multiple times and no call as he hacks Reed and nothing.
Of all the things you could give Dan Hurley a T for, that's what you do give him one on?
Quote from: wadesworld on March 14, 2026, 05:47:06 PMIt is insane what they let Zuby get away with and then give him. Guy flops from some contact from Reed's back during a spin move and gets the charge call, then "walls up" Reed by just continuing to push forward with his arms reached forward multiple times and no call as he hacks Reed and nothing.
Yes, those no calls will serve them in the tournament.
UCONN is not exactly looking like a 2 seed.
The interior defense in the UConn St John's game is incredible.
Ricky P has SJU rolling and bankrolling.
Is it surprising that the 2 best teams in the conference have great post players and tough interior defense? Take notes Shaka! Did you hear them mention all the past great post players UConn has had ?
Quote from: drbob on March 14, 2026, 08:01:36 PMIs it surprising that the 2 best teams in the conference have great post players and tough interior defense? Take notes Shaka! Did you hear them all the past great post players UConn has had ?
Ive been told time and time again that Ben's interior defense was superb though!
Quote from: MuggsyB on March 14, 2026, 06:11:50 PMUCONN is not exactly looking like a 2 seed.
Overrated. Solo Ball has been on a milk carton for weeks. Mullins is a one-trick pony whose shot often eludes him. Karaban can't create for himself, disappears for long stretches and is often targeted when he's on defense.
UConn's title teams had great guards. This one? Not dependable enough.
I mean, UConn lost to Marquette, for crissakes, and it wasn't even a fluke. We outplayed 'em.
The BE is sliding ... and fast. Gonna get 3 bids. Prob the same as WCC and possibly the A10. May not get any team to S16 for 2d straight year...
Look at these teams;
Butler, Prov, SH, Gtown - all awful.
DePaul? Pretty much the same ...
It's getting almost as bad as the women's
BE... a joke.
Quote from: Mu8891 on March 14, 2026, 10:05:41 PMThe BE is sliding ... and fast. Gonna get 3 bids. Prob the same as WCC and possibly the A10. May not get any team to S16 for 2d straight year...
Look at these teams;
Butler, Prov, SH, Gtown - all awful.
DePaul? Pretty much the same ...
It's getting almost as bad as the women's
BE... a joke.
Thanks.
Quote from: Mu8891 on March 14, 2026, 10:05:41 PMThe BE is sliding ... and fast. Gonna get 3 bids. Prob the same as WCC and possibly the A10. May not get any team to S16 for 2d straight year...
Look at these teams;
Butler, Prov, SH, Gtown - all awful.
DePaul? Pretty much the same ...
It's getting almost as bad as the women's
BE... a joke.
The 4th place team won the NCAAT less than 3 years ago.
Quote from: Mu8891 on March 14, 2026, 10:05:41 PMThe BE is sliding ... and fast. Gonna get 3 bids. Prob the same as WCC and possibly the A10. May not get any team to S16 for 2d straight year...
Look at these teams;
Butler, Prov, SH, Gtown - all awful.
DePaul? Pretty much the same ...
It's getting almost as bad as the women's
BE... a joke.
Yes, all awful but none of them lost 20 games. If things don't turn around the Big East will be just another mid major conference. This off season will tell us a lot about the direction not only of Marquette men's basketball but the league as well.
Quote from: drbob on March 14, 2026, 08:01:36 PMIs it surprising that the 2 best teams in the conference have great post players and tough interior defense? Take notes Shaka! Did you hear them mention all the past great post players UConn has had ?
And the announcer was raving about Saint John's extensive use of transfers. Shaka, get your head out of your ass.
Quote from: wisblue on March 12, 2026, 08:46:42 PMOf course, I wanted MU to win last night. But I did take some consolation in having the season end in a close game instead of the kind of game I would have expected against UConn.
I suspect it would've been pretty similar to the Xavier game tonight.
Quote from: #UnleashThePortal on March 14, 2026, 08:39:57 PMIve been told time and time again that Ben's interior defense was superb though!
Riiiigggghhhhtt.
https://x.com/i/status/2033001168943911214
UCONN's Boneyard reads like this board in describing UCONN's issues.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 15, 2026, 08:21:50 AMhttps://x.com/i/status/2033001168943911214
Hope Val is listening.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 15, 2026, 08:37:46 AMHope Val is listening.
I mean, what exactly can she do about this?
Quote from: We R Final Four on March 15, 2026, 09:03:18 AMWhat will she do?
Absolutely
nothing. And that's why muwarrior69 needs to
DO something about it, because if not him, who?
Quote from: The Sultan on March 15, 2026, 08:51:11 AMI mean, what exactly can she do about this?
Tell those who aren't spending, "up your Rev Share game or else we're bringing in Dayton and SLU in your place.
Back in 2010, the BE told Seton Hall to get serious and up their basketball funding, or they'd be left out when the split eventually happened.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 15, 2026, 10:20:04 AMTell those who aren't spending, "up your Rev Share game or else we're bringing in Dayton and SLU in your place.
Back in 2010, the BE told Seton Hall to get serious and up their basketball funding, or they'd be left out when the split eventually happened.
Val isn't the one to say that. Their peers need to.
Regardless they aren't going to be kicking out anyone.
Luckily for Rick, I'm sure most of the schools in the Big East will be over $10 million next season. Some by probably a pretty wide margin.
Spending does not mean "earning"....
Also spending wisely.....The relationships escalation NIL formula does not work....
What should Tre and Sean make next year....let along what they would make somewhere else....
They need to be told to leave....
Quote from: burger on March 15, 2026, 11:43:00 AMSpending does not mean "earning"....
Also spending wisely.....The relationships escalation NIL formula does not work....
What should Tre and Sean make next year....let along what they would make somewhere else....
They need to be told to leave....
They aren't coming back lol
Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on March 15, 2026, 11:10:27 AMLuckily for Rick, I'm sure most of the schools in the Big East will be over $10 million next season. Some by probably a pretty wide margin.
That would be cool, but why are you so sure about this? Do you have an informed source that is influencing your certainty level, or is this just one of your "I'm sure about it because I'm sure about it" takes?
If you had to rate your certainty level on a scale from 1-10, where would it be? Now, where would your certainty have been that the Weasels would be "easily top 3" in the Big100 last season, and that Sean Jones would be handed the starting PG job back after he returned from injury this season? Thanks!
Well ... the fact that Butler is bringing back ole booze nose himself ( Thad ) is an indication that they are not serious...
And, GE ... I think you're way too confident that Tre and Sean are not coming back
Quote from: Mu8891 on March 15, 2026, 01:20:13 PMWell ... the fact that Butler is bringing back ole booze nose himself ( Thad ) is an indication that they are not serious...
And, GE ... I think you're way too confident that Tre and Sean are not coming back
Ok
Quote from: Mu8891 on March 15, 2026, 01:20:13 PMWell ... the fact that Butler is bringing back ole booze nose himself ( Thad ) is an indication that they are not serious...
And, GE ... I think you're way too confident that Tre and Sean are not coming back
You keep implying that there are only going to be an opening or two...but I really don't think that's going to be the case.
Sultan - Yes. I think there will be two spots. I hope I'm wrong...
We will see.
Quote from: Mu8891 on March 15, 2026, 01:37:38 PMSultan - Yes. I think there will be two spots. I hope I'm wrong...
We will see.
Watching the various conference tournaments, it's pretty clear that MU is short a couple of starters and a quality bench.
Acuff is ridiculously good.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 15, 2026, 10:30:41 AMVal isn't the one to say that. Their peers need to.
Regardless they aren't going to be kicking out anyone.
Val is an asset, not an issue for the BE.