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MUScoop => Hangin' at the Al => Topic started by: MuggsyB on February 21, 2023, 09:58:54 PM
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I just love his demeanor after the game. ALL FKING BUSINESS.
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He is awesome! What amazing adjustments they made for the second half.
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He is absolutely fantastic.
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What an incredible leader for this team, program, school, and city.
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He is absolutely fantastic.
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He is absolutely fantastic.
He is absolutely fantastic.
Hey we agree!
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He is absolutely fantastic.
Goose,
Unlike a lot of posters your knowledge and foresight once again proved to be accurate this evening. By the 14 min mark in the 2H I truly did feel this game was right there for us. What most pleased me was Oso's aggressiveness coming out of half-time. I felt very strongly he could take Kalky or whoever off the bounce. Once he made that little 9 footer the floodgates opened. We stumbled a bit down the stretch but a win like this can only build more confidence. I think defensively we really picked it up and wore them down.
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Sultan
I agree with most your posts on MU basketball. I will even add, if we have the success we hope to have in March, you will be one of the scoopers I will be happy for and hope you are celebrating.
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Coach Shaka Smart revived Marquette basketball.
He is a Godsend for MU hoops
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Sultan
I agree with most your posts on MU basketball. I will even add, if we have the success we hope to have in March, you will be one of the scoopers I will be happy for and hope you are celebrating.
I gotta get up real damn early tomorrow but it’ll be awhile before I can sleep. 🤣🤣🤣
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Muggsy
It doesn’t take much look knowledgeable on this site. Oso set the tone with aggressive play on the offensive side of the court. Great D to get the second going really changed the game, imo.
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We will be forever indebted to UT’s boosters!
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Creighton’s weakness is not much athletically on the wings and MU exploited that.
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Muggsy
It doesn’t take much look knowledgeable on this site. Oso set the tone with aggressive play on the offensive side of the court. Great D to get the second going really changed the game, imo.
Fair take. There were an extraordinary number of comments with this particular game, before and during, that were WAY off the mark.
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I was also beyond dumbfounded that some posters said after XU beat UCONN, and we were tied with them at the time, that they "were in the driver's seat". What a bunch of utter nonsense.
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Creighton’s weakness is not much athletically on the wings and MU exploited that.
We're in 1st place and the best team in the BEast as of now. It's honestly not debatable.
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He is absolutely fantastic.
I believe he has found a home, particularly after the Texas head games.
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Muggsy
Don’t worry, we will be dumbfounded many more times before the season is over.
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We're in 1st place and the best team in the BEast as of now. It's honestly not debatable.
Did you take my comment as a jab at MU? Because it wasn’t.
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He’s restored the brand and I love him for it
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1.7 years to judge
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Goose,
Props to you. I have loved basically everything Shaka and this team but I wasn't feeling tonight. But this team absolutely personifies their coach. Loving it.
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Did you take my comment as a jab at MU? Because it wasn’t.
My apologies Hutch. I think I just got caught up in some of the overall comments during the game and wasn't thinking. You're right that Creighton isn't particularly athletic on the wings.
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Muggsy
Don’t worry, we will be dumbfounded many more times before the season is over.
How many more?!?
It’s getting close to no more dumbfoundeds left.
Only ones left are letdowns until the potential for a BE conf title in the Garden, and then a potential S16.
Hopefully you want more than that
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Doctor
We were talking about the negative posts on scoop.
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Yes..he is a badass. Just rewound to watch him in the handshake line. You dont want to shake my hand…see ya.
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1.7 years to judge
LOL. And I guess wins do matta.
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LOL. And I guess wins do matta.
I miss Cheeks
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Fair take. There were an extraordinary number of comments with this particular game, before and during, that were WAY off the mark.
Not sure what particular comments you are referring to, Muggsy, but, come one, this game could've gone any way, and so predictions were not much more than opinions. And, as you well know, everyone has one.
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Yes..he is a badass. Just rewound to watch him in the handshake line. You dont want to shake my hand…see ya.
Wait...what?? McD didn't shake his hand or someone else?
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Not sure what particular comments you are referring to, Muggsy, but, come one, this game could've gone any way, and so predictions were not much more than opinions. And, as you well know, everyone has one.
Mug,
Before the game many, many, people doubted we had a chance. During the course of the game I read a lot of posts that insinuated we were done within the first 12 mins. As far as the game "going either way" the fact is we struggled mightily for 5 mins down the stretch and honestly should have won pretty comfortably.
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Mug,
Before the game many, many, people doubted we had a chance. During the course of the game I read a lot of posts that insinuated we were done within the first 12 mins. As far as the game "going either way" the fact is we struggled mightily for 5 mins down the stretch and honestly should have won pretty comfortably.
My point is that that was not an unrealistic possibility, not with the way Creighton has been playing and at their place. Sure folks gave up, and that sucks and was wrong, but lighten up on the before the game concerns.
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In the interview after the guy was asking Shaka about Kolek and how clutch he is, and how is that? And Shaka say, “big nuts”. Anyone else here that!!
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did the Porter Moser fanboy make an appearance tonight?
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My point is that that was not an unrealistic possibility, not with the way Creighton has been playing and at their place. Sure folks gave up, and that sucks and was wrong, but lighten up on the before the game concerns.
All I stated is that we had quite a few doubters.
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Preach
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I gotta get up real damn early tomorrow but it’ll be awhile before I can sleep. 🤣🤣🤣
I have a 6am flight...and yet here I am
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This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.
What a buncha babies.
https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19
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This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.
What a buncha babies.
https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19
Inject this into my veins. What a highlight
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Fair take. There were an extraordinary number of comments with this particular game, before and during, that were WAY off the mark.
That's a bit harsher than "All I said is that we had quite a few doubters."
Anyway, tonight is just about happy, and I am, as you are. And you said this...
... I think I just got caught up in some of the overall comments during the game and wasn't thinking...
so it's all cool. Keep on pumping us, Muggsy.
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did the Porter Moser fanboy make an appearance tonight?
You had some of the weakest posts in the game thread.
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This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.
What a buncha babies.
https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19
Shaka smart, man. Guy is on a mission.
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That's a bit harsher than "All I said is that we had quite a few doubters."
Anyway, tonight is just about happy, and I am, as you are. And you said this...
so it's all cool. Keep on pumping us, Muggsy.
Okay. Perhaps I went a little overboard. No worries.
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Not overboard imo.
That’s a Big East Champion celebration.
That’s a you picked me 9th Celebration.
That’s a, I won on your home court and the coaches picked you first celebration.
That’s my guy.
That’s Coach Shaka Smart!!
BE COY, National COY!!
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This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.
What a buncha babies.
https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19
He was excited to win! Maybe a little Al in him! Lol
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You had some of the weakest posts in the game thread.
Which of my 3 posts set you off:
1) Omax falling
2) Oso 2-6
3) Offensive fade
Incredible win but I stand by all the 3 posts in the first half which you claim are the weakest. I did not post in the 2nd half.
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He was excited to win! Maybe a little Al in him! Lol
Imagine what social media would have been like when Al was around.
Him standing on the table while getting the bird from the Wisconsin dad. Priceless.
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Which of my 3 posts set you off:
1) Omax falling
2) Oso 2-6
3) Offensive fade
Incredible win but I stand by all the 3 posts in the first half which you claim are the weakest. I did not post in the 2nd half.
“Set me off”. ;D
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“Set me off”. ;D
apparently as you called me out specifically :P
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apparently as you called me out specifically :P
3 posts in the game thread. All negative, whiny garbage.
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3 posts in the game thread. All negative, whiny garbage.
It's the marketing department's fault that there are people here complaining and caring imo
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He is a badass. More importantly, he's a perfect fit here. I think we found our Few/Izzo/Wright/insert long-tenured winning coach here
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Crean was a relentless motivator and made me feel hopeful and drawn into the team
I really liked Buzz at the time and found him endearing, fake or not. He made me feel proud and invested in the team, as individuals and a program.
But Shaka is the first coach in my 30+ years of MU fanship that has me consistently ready to run through a wall. And it’s not some grand Any Given Sunday type pep talk. It’s the attitude, the energy, the insistence, this is just FUN to watch. It defies proper description at times.
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3 posts in the game thread. All negative, whiny garbage.
wow - posted 3 times - Omax falls all the time, Oso misses 4 bunnies when the offense struggles, and an "offense is fading" post when down 12 in the first half
I clearly am the crapty poster here.... sorry to trigger you.
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This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.
What a buncha babies.
https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19
I didn't read very far, but the large majority of the responses I did read were positive.
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TAMU
There is ZERO doubt that it is a perfect fit for Shaka and Marquette. I cannot stress enough what he brings to the university as a whole. It is a joy to watch this program being built and I think they are just getting started. It is going to be a fun ride and I hope everyone enjoys the excitement of the building of a program as much the on court success. This is not happening by accident.
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I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that we have a coach who makes fantastic halftime adjustments. The first 12 minutes of the second half last nite was a clinic and had the Creighton fans around me frustrated and stunned.
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I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that we have a coach who makes fantastic halftime adjustments. The first 12 minutes of the second half last nite was a clinic and had the Creighton fans around me frustrated and stunned.
Seriously, how did they act towards you? I have found many diehard fans of opponents respect my being a Marquette fan sitting near or next to them. Occasionally we will even exchange a few thoughts regarding the game that would be very printable here. The key is respect- offer it and you are far more likely to receive it in return. I have no problem telling them that I think a player or a possession on their team was impressive. Often they will reply in kind.
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I didn't read very far, but the large majority of the responses I did read were positive.
Including the OP who said there was nothing wrong with it.
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I think his temperament is something MU fans can easily relate to as he was raised in Wisconsin.
Nothing wrong with letting emotions out and doing a little fist pumping.
Just beat a very talented, tough opponent on their home floor for probably at least a share of the BE Conf. title.
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I think his temperament is something MU fans can easily relate to as he was raised in Wisconsin.
Nothing wrong with letting emotions out and doing a little fist pumping.
Just beat a very talented, tough opponent on their home floor for probably at least a share of the BE Conf. title.
0.00000000 wrong with showing some emotion there. Huge win for MU and he realized we have usurped prime position in the BEast and beyond.
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0.00000000 wrong with showing some emotion there. Huge win for MU and he realized we have usurped prime position in the BEast and beyond.
Porter Moser would have won the right way
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Rico
What about Wardle?
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He's on UW's short list, hey?
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Last night Shaka channeled his "inner Al"... almost 49 years ago to the day (Feb 5, 1974)
How I feel tonight ....
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February, 1974. Milwaukee Arena. Marquette coach Al McGuire leaps on top of the scorer's table and celebrates after Maurice Lucas hit a ridiculous last second jump shot to give the Warriors a one point victory over Wisconsin. In the stands almost directly opposite McGuire is Glenn Hughes, father of Kim and Kerry Hughes, Wisconsin's "Twin Towers of Power". Walking in the foreground is dejected Badger Coach, John Powless. Marquette went on to the NCAA tournament and finished second overall. Hank Raymond's reaction is priceless too.
Notice Mr. Hughes "salute" to Mr. McGuire. Anytime you can get Bucky fans this upset, you have my utmost respect.
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1.7 years to judge
But Wojo had us trending in the right direction.
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https://twitter.com/CrackedSidewlks/status/1628425445141012483?cxt=HHwWhoCzjZGUqpktAAAA
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We will be forever indebted to UT’s boosters!
This is the best comment of all time about Shaka! This comment belongs in the Scoop Hall of Fame!
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This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.
What a buncha babies.
https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19
This is up there with a certain self-absorbed Hillbilly dancing on the West Virginia logo.
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https://twitter.com/CrackedSidewlks/status/1628425445141012483?cxt=HHwWhoCzjZGUqpktAAAA
Put it in the Louvre.
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This has Creighton fans crying online calling Marquette and Shaka classless.
What a buncha babies.
https://twitter.com/MattFosterTV/status/1628262630107258882?t=-RRFFaJWCXJgLyoEL4TeZA&s=19
Blue Jay tears are very salty.
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Coach Shaka Smart revived Marquette basketball.
He is a Godsend for MU hoops
Only the Marquette game could draw me away from Mardi Grad party in New Orleans. In Shaka we believe, in Shaka we trust! Our future is very bright.
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Blue Jay tears are very salty.
Makes a good brine for roasted BlueJay.
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This might've been talked about, but I have too much catching up to do so I'm skipping some stuff.
I was driving from Milwaukee to Columbia last night. Stopped for dinner early in the first half and had the iPad out to watch the game. Turned it off at half, started getting texts as we were getting back to the car that seemed like MU was doing well, so decided to be superstitious and not turn the game on the radio (well, app). When the game was over, I had to turn the postgame on. In his interview with homer, Shaka said something along the lines of, "We take a back seat to nobody. These guys wanted this game and they went out and took it." It was awesome.
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I was driving from Milwaukee to Columbia last night. Stopped for dinner early in the first half and had the iPad out to watch the game. Turned it off at half, started getting texts as we were getting back to the car that seemed like MU was doing well, so decided to be superstitious and not turn the game on the radio (well, app). When the game was over, I had to turn the postgame on. In his interview with homer, Shaka said something along the lines of, "We take a back seat to nobody. These guys wanted this game and they went out and took it." It was awesome.
Thanks for taking one for the team.
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Thanks for taking one for the team.
Yeah I was stressed out driving home. Got home at 10:30 and had to watch the 2nd half before going to bed. Then was fired up, so I'm pretty tired today.
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I wonder whether, and how much, Shaka's reaction was triggered by items (and possibly verbal trash) being thrown at the MU bench. That might explain why he turned toward the crowd.
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I wonder whether, and how much, Shaka's reaction was triggered by items (and possibly verbal trash) being thrown at the MU bench. That might explain why he turned toward the crowd.
I had the same thought and my guess is 100% of it was because of those things
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Yeah I was stressed out driving home. Got home at 10:30 and had to watch the 2nd half before going to bed. Then was fired up, so I'm pretty tired today.
I can empathize with this. I was so jacked after the game and wanted to post-op a bit on the boards...and then woke up at 4 to get my 6am flight. Worth it.
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I wonder whether, and how much, Shaka's reaction was triggered by items (and possibly verbal trash) being thrown at the MU bench. That might explain why he turned toward the crowd.
Oh, that was my very first impression. From what I have seen of Shaka, that Creighton "crowd" must have been really over the top in their abuse for Shaka to go in your face! Kolek 'em.
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Last night Shaka channeled his "inner Al"... almost 49 years ago to the day (Feb 5, 1974)
You have it all wrong about Old Man Hughes. He was just signalling to Al that he thought Al was #1.
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Turned it off at half, started getting texts as we were getting back to the car that seemed like MU was doing well, so decided to be superstitious and not turn the game on the radio (well, app).
We switched my son from his Marquette shirt into some shark PJs at halftime. Combined superstitions clearly fueled that second half
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Porter Moser would have won the right way
Yep all 3 conference games.
Moser inherits 2 rising senior starters from a NCAA tourney team, brings in the Big Sky POY who was one of the most coveted transfers in the portal, plus Goldwire who was a partial starter over 2 years on a really good Duke team and the weird COVID Duke team....proceeds to go 19-16 (including losing 12 of 15 after the new year to start 2022) and miss the NCAAs
Shaka returns 51 total minutes and 15 total points from a sub .500 team. Brings in an unproven guy from Clemson playing less than 10 min. A solid mid major guard with minimal major conference experience. And an experienced B10 who had never been a scorer or averaged more than 9PPG in a season. Projected as 10th in conference, below Gtown. Finishes 6th, sweeps Nova, makes the NCAA.
Year 2...
MU is a top 10 team on track to win the BE, despite bringing in no D1 transfers.
Oklahoma brings back 4 of their top 6 players, replaces Gibson with Grant Sherfield who lead the Mountain West in assists the last 2 years and was top 3 in scoring in conference each of those years. Currently 13-15, dead last in the B12, and have 2 road games against top 20 teams and a home game against TCU remaining. 14-17 (4-14) seems like the best case scenario.
My GOD did we make the right choice. Results, culture, national perception, etc... Hell I hope Moser goes to ND so we can restart that series and mop the floor with them and further prove it.
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I wonder whether, and how much, Shaka's reaction was triggered by items (and possibly verbal trash) being thrown at the MU bench. That might explain why he turned toward the crowd.
Oh, definitely. That's the most animated/defiant I have seen and heard him since he's been here. And I freaking loved it.
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We switched my son from his Marquette shirt into some shark PJs at halftime. Combined superstitions clearly fueled that second half
Lol. If I wasn't Scoop illiterate I'd post the little kid tipping the "RE2ECT."
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But, Wags... Porter Moser grew up in Naperville.
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I've never seen this angle, thanks for sharing