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Title: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: MattVelazquez on February 12, 2016, 10:45:11 AM
Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game

When the Golden Eagles (16-9, 5-7) and Bluejays (16-9, 7-5) meet at 7 p.m. Saturday at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, there will be a lot more on the line than last year.
Source: Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/goldeneagles/marquettes-ncaa-tournament-fate-could-be-determined-in-critical-game-b99668785z1-368621801.html)
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: Windyplayer on February 12, 2016, 11:19:37 AM
Yes, we need to take care of Creighton. But, I think our tourney fate rests on beating Nova at home (applies even if we had beat DePaul at home). If we win these next three, and beat Nova at home--I think we're IN immediately after that game. What transpires after will dictate whether we stay in.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: Lennys Tap on February 12, 2016, 11:23:20 AM
Give me one of what Matt is drinking.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: KampusFoods on February 12, 2016, 11:42:29 AM
Wojo always sure to point out how good the opponent is. Good for one "best ____ or most ____ in the country" quote per interview.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: Windyplayer on February 12, 2016, 11:45:14 AM
Wojo always sure to point out how good the opponent is. Good for one "best ____ or most ____ in the country" quote per interview.
That's brilliant. Soften up the opponent. Everyone needs an adversary--don't give it to them.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: MU82 on February 12, 2016, 11:48:37 AM
Give me one of what Matt is drinking.

All Matt said in a fact-based article is that if MU has any hope of making the tournament, the Warriors have to win tomorrow. I agree; don't you?

I am quite certain Matt didn't write the headline -- newspapers have editors to do that -- and it was the headline that was over the top, suggesting that a victory could determine MU's tourney fate, which of course is preposterous.

The thing that caught my eye in the article was this line from McDermott about Watson:

"He's really the engine that makes us go."

Hey ... I thought WE had The Engine!

I actually wish we had Watson. Wojo was in on him for a little bit, wasn't he?
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: Lennys Tap on February 12, 2016, 11:56:57 AM
All Matt said in a fact-based article is that if MU has any hope of making the tournament, the Warriors have to win tomorrow. I agree; don't you?

I am quite certain Matt didn't write the headline -- newspapers have editors to do that -- and it was the headline that was over the top, suggesting that a victory could determine MU's tourney fate, which of course is preposterous.

The thing that caught my eye in the article was this line from McDermott about Watson:

"He's really the engine that makes us go."

Hey ... I thought WE had The Engine!

I actually wish we had Watson. Wojo was in on him for a little bit, wasn't he?

Different Watson, I believe.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: hdog1017 on February 12, 2016, 12:06:13 PM
They need to win the BE Tournament.   That's their only way in.  I don't see them getting in as an at-large. 
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on February 12, 2016, 12:33:10 PM
They need to win the BE Tournament.   That's their only way in.  I don't see them getting in as an at-large.

Most likely. I think going 5-1 and 2-1 in NYC could still get us in. Hard to have that expectation
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: We R Final Four on February 12, 2016, 01:16:08 PM
Wojo always sure to point out how good the opponent is. Good for one "best ____ or most ____ in the country" quote per interview.
His ex-boss is the master at it. He has learned along the way.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: MU82 on February 12, 2016, 05:11:05 PM
His ex-boss is the master at it. He has learned along the way.

Most coaches do it.

Lou Holtz was famous for making Savannah State sound like the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Hell, I do it when I'm getting my middle-school team ready for games: "We might have beaten them by 38 last time, but we only won the fourth quarter by 6, and I think they actually have some good players. We can't take them for granted."
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: JamilJaeJamailJrJuan on February 12, 2016, 09:04:33 PM
They need to win the BE Tournament.   That's their only way in.  I don't see them getting in as an at-large.

This just isn't true. May be a long shot, but 5-1 and MU is most definitely in the convo and 6-0 they're in.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: PGsHeroes32 on February 12, 2016, 09:59:15 PM
Most likely. I think going 5-1 and 2-1 in NYC could still get us in. Hard to have that expectation

10-8 with Nova might only require a first round win.
Title: Re: [Matt Velazquez] Marquette's NCAA Tournament fate could be determined in critical game
Post by: kryza on February 12, 2016, 10:31:17 PM
This just isn't true. May be a long shot, but 5-1 and MU is most definitely in the convo and 6-0 they're in.

This is the same guy who posted that he would bet his house on LSU to win... We go 11-7 and we are a lock, 10-8 is on the bubble. After that we need to win the tourney.