Quote from: brewcity77 on Today at 07:23:13 AMFIFY

X has been exactly as bad as people here have said. Even with yesterday's performance, they have played like the 137th best team in the country so far. Barely squeaked by Marist and sub-300 Le Moyne, got decimated at home by Santa Clara in a game that wasn't nearly as close as the 87-68 loss indicated.

I'd wait for more results before saying they aren't as bad as people have said, because while they weren't that bad yesterday the preponderance of evidence is they are that bad.

I just don't think they're Georgetown/DePaul levels of bad, especially as the roster comes together. I think they could get to 5 conference wins.

Quote from: MUCam on Today at 08:01:07 AMI like Caedin Hamilton. I'll go on record. He's not been good at all, but I think it's in there.

I also liked Kolek and Oso when they were "misses" according to this board.

In full candor, I like all our guys always at all times. So when they develop and flourish I get to say I liked them. When they don't, I still like them. Here's looking at you, Trend Blackledge!

This board has been so harsh. We aren't playing well. The team looks discombobulated. Shaka's approach might be questioned (I personally still love it). But these are our guys. This is our team. Can't we criticize without all the vitriol?

I suppose not. It's part of the nature of the entitled (and when on the Internet — anonymous) world we live in that expects instant gratification at all times and in the process forgets gratitude, loyalty, humility, and respect.

No one likes a soapbox preacher, so I'll get off now.

PS. I like Owens and Tre too.

Great post.  I also recall a good handful of Scoopers hating on Kolek Year 1.  At one point Shaka found him crying in either a stall in the bathroom in the locker room, or locker room.  These guys pour their heart and soul into being D-1 basketball players and some of the tone used to critique the struggling players has been pretty damn harsh.

I'll second your assessment that Hamilton has worked himself toward being a Big East caliber player.  Everything is moving a little too fast for him right now, but he's shown enough with some of his post moves to illustrate he can be effective.  He's not great at timing rebounds - but he is our one physical player and we need him to continue to improve.  I also feel Tre Norman has improved and played his best game at MU against Dayton.

Quote from: Newsdreams on March 18, 2025, 09:39:49 PMI'm very concerned about '32-33, hopefully I'm alive

Me too!

Texas Tech and Wisconsin got swamped

Shaka should point out to our team that both these ranked teams got their ass handed to them.  Both teams shot the ball horribly. 
It happens.  I hopeful that Shaka makes many adjustments. let's improve and play loose.

Quote from: MUCam on Today at 08:17:31 AMOhhhhh! I love logical fallacies, especially when likely not researched.

Which of Mussolini's kids are you referring to? The one that was murdered by the Italian Fascists? The one that become an accomplished film producer and critic? The one that was an experienced pilot? Or the one that was a well rounded artist?

Other questions: Were they recruited to Marquette by Marquette coaches? Why? Did they do anything wrong at Marquette? How did they represent Marquette?

Bud, I need more information! I can't answer this interesting question without better context...! Maybe your golf partner can shed some light on these things?

As a matter of fact, athleticism runs in the Mussolini family. His great grandson plays soccer in the Italian second division. Many people are asking if basketball is as internationally relevant as it is today, would a more distant relative become a college basketball star?

People are saying yes and would ultimately put many red blooded Americans in a moral quandary on whether or not to support such a vicious man and his family even if the player has spectacular hops and a dangerous step back J.

Something tells me killa cam, relevant nickname here, would overlook the atrocities and see no qualms in rooting on little Benny Jr, as he affectionately references him, as he stars for the blue and gold.

Shameful I say, just shameful.

Given the team we've seen so far, the answer seems obvious. But hope springs eternal.

Going to watch JFK conspiracy videos today.  Hard to believe it's been 62 years since Ted Cruz's dad killed JFK and now Ted is married to an ugly wife.

Quote from: brewcity77 on Today at 07:19:21 AMTons of fun games yesterday. BYU/Bucky, watching how incredible Purdue was, Xavier/Georgia, Nebraska/K-State...

Really makes me miss MTEs already. Maybe Baha Mar, Greenbrier, and Rady aren't as exciting as the MTEs of the past, but I'd love to see us get back into the MTE game just because it's something to play for. One-off non-con games just don't have the same appeal that a tournament does.

Agree. We were thinking of going to the MTE that used to be in St. Thomas if MU was invited but I'm guessing that ended.

Quote from: willie warrior on Today at 06:13:02 AMTHE GAP HAS BECOME A CHASM AND IS SOON APPROACHING LIGHT YEARS IN DISTANCE
Captain/Admiral James T Kirk

Willie - I'll be at the game again today.  Let me know where you're sitting and I'll buy you a beer.