Quote from: Pakuni on December 09, 2025, 11:38:01 PMYes, MU can compete without recruiting the #1 player in the country, just as it has for the past 50 years.

But was MU competing with BYU or Utah for top players 50 years ago or 10 years ago? Is MU a top 25 payroll?

Quote from: Zog from Margo on December 09, 2025, 11:19:17 PMAJ Dybantsa has a $7 million dollar nil deal. Can MU compete? Everyone seems fine with MU not being able to compete with Duke, UK, KU, etc. I doubt they can compete with BYU. I'm trying to figure out the reasonable expectations for MU in the New World.

Yes, MU can compete without recruiting the #1 player in the country, just as it has for the past 50 years.

Quote from: Pakuni on December 09, 2025, 10:00:54 PMThe LDS isn't funding BYU athletics any more than the Vatican funds Marquette athletics.

AJ Dybantsa has a $7 million dollar nil deal. Can MU compete? Everyone seems fine with MU not being able to compete with Duke, UK, KU, etc. I doubt they can compete with BYU. I'm trying to figure out the reasonable expectations for MU in the New World.

Quote from: PointWarrior on December 09, 2025, 09:55:26 PMSeattle is the NFL version of ND football.  Lost to anyone of quality, claim they will/would win the championship.

Like the Packers and Patriots and Rams and Broncos and everyone else who will have earned playoff berths, the Seahawks will get a chance to prove themselves in January and, if good enough, February. So we'll see!

You maybe need to see someone about your obsession, though. The Seahawks have staked permanent residence in your head.

Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on December 09, 2025, 10:42:23 PMIncredible BYU Comeback 45-21 over Clemson in the 2nd half and BYU wins on a 3 at the Buzzer 67-64 take note Marquette. And UCONN hangs ON to beat Florida 77-73

Mullins had like 5 fouls in 6 mins but yiu can tell the kid is good.  Florida misses their guards fron last year but are still very dangerous.  Even with a 5-4 start. 

Quote from: MuggsyB on December 09, 2025, 07:55:20 PMDybantsa is the #1 pick.  He can do it all. 

Incredible BYU Comeback 45-21 over Clemson in the 2nd half and BYU wins on a 3 at the Buzzer 67-64 take note Marquette. And UCONN hangs ON to beat Florida 77-73

Quote from: Biggie Clausen on December 09, 2025, 09:57:33 PMTrue

Yes. Thanks.

Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 09, 2025, 09:50:05 PMJust my opinion but I feel like some fans:
1. underestimate the financial resources of MU.
2. underestimate the competitive nature of MU players.
3. think that 'no transfers' is the hill Shaka will die on.

It is very hard to watch this and think he'll use the portal.

https://youtu.be/rt5IdhD3SRQ?si=0EQEaBFzhr1e7BgP

Quote from: panda on December 09, 2025, 09:57:58 PMAnd we have rgv.

RGV is RPV this year.

Relationships. Plateau. VictoryAgainstMidMajors

Quote from: MU82 on December 09, 2025, 07:32:49 PMRespectfully, it's not always about you.

Just a few examples. Not a strawman.

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We agree.

Jayzus, these aren't 5th graders who need participation trophies, they are adult professional athletes who are paid to put a ball through a hoop. Saying something like "we aren't executing like we need to make our offensive scheme work. That's on me and if we aren't able to start executing I'll need to rethink my offensive scheme or my roster construction" is all it takes - and maybe lights a fire under guys to do their JOB or else they'll be shown the door. The price of getting paid like a big boy is you have to take accountability for your performance like a big boy.

Otherwise might as well dish out some NIL to mugsy who can put 80%+ through the nerf hoop.