Nobody knows whether or not Shaka will change his philosophy after a painful season. Also, nobody knows if Marquette will start losing players we want to keep; so far, that has happened 0.00% of the time under Shaka.

But speculating is fun, so carry on ...

Quote from: Pakuni on Today at 11:09:25 AMNotre Dame very mad because the ACC did the unforgivable by advocating for one of its members.
Just when you think the Domers couldn't get any more insufferable.

I don't really care who's right or wrong, but any hopes or dreams the ACC had of ND becoming a full time member have died. Maybe at better basketball conference home in the BE makes sense?

Quote from: Newsdreams on Today at 09:57:46 AMShaka has always been a defensive minded coach first, that won't change.

MU's offense is light years ahead of the defense. If we could shoot at a reasonable (not great or even above average) clip, we'd be significantly better. Shaka's offense (#120 PPG) looks fine to me, the defense (# 252 in PPG) is an abortion.

Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 10:38:14 AMND to the Big East?

The ND AD said the ACC has permanently damaged its relationship with the Irish. Not sure what the they can do with contract situations, but seems like the ACC went out of its way to sabotage the Irish.

Grab some popcorn and sit back.

Notre Dame very mad because the ACC did the unforgivable by advocating for one of its members.
Just when you think the Domers couldn't get any more insufferable.

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on Today at 08:41:36 AMA buddy texted me yesterday and asked if I wanted his dad's tickets to the Purdue/MU game, no charge. I actually hesitated before saying "yes." That's where my fandom is right now; do I want to watch a bloodbath in person?

A few $3 pints of Old Style at Harry's Chocolate Shop should dull the pain.

Nice. I'll meet you at Harry's a couple hours before tip. Where are we sitting for the game?

Quote from: Newsdreams on Today at 09:56:33 AMRed: A crap color for crap schools & Shaka isn't changing his approach any time soon,
Blue: Will be bruised, with mediocre to bad results all year,
Yellow: NIL model MU is using, if it hasn't changed, is a collective rewarding for time at MU and performance (how this is calculated I have no idea), how much is in the NIL's coffers and what the expenses are, I have no idea. Thus, I don't know if MU has the budget to really offer portal players of significance which is why I asked onepost if he knew the amount available. Boosters can donate to the collective or they can arrange NIL deals (don't know exact rules). All I know is that Shaka doesn't want players that prioritize money and MU just becomes a springboard to players transferring out for more money. Recruits are presented with the model, obviously some won't agree.

I understand. The overarching message I'm hearing is that Shaka will not change his ways, so the amount of money available at MU is irrelevant.

Interesting that you contradict (I think correctly) the concept that MU players will not transfer out because the money is too good at MU that has been forwarded on this board. I agree that Shaka recruits players that are motivated to develop, play and win as opposed to just cashing a check. This is why I believe Shaka could be putting some of his good young talent at risk to move to winning programs if he does not adjust.

Quote from: WhiteTrash on Today at 10:38:14 AMND to the Big East?

The ND AD said the ACC has permanently damaged its relationship with the Irish. Not sure what the they can do with contract situations, but seems like the ACC went out of its way to sabotage the Irish.

Grab some popcorn and sit back.

here's the interview: https://x.com/dpshow/status/1998064300691165574

Quote from: forgetful on December 07, 2025, 10:09:17 PM... Johnson, I go with the power run game. Don't try to catch anyone off guard, just win the game with your strength...power run.

Looking at the game log this morning that 3rd down stuff was a total fluke.  Bears gained 3+ yards on 14 of 16 second half run plays (not including a couple Caleb scrambles)... 1 was the 3rd down play and the other was a 1-yard run by the goal line on the first drive of Q3).

I was surprised at the play call and decision to veer from what was basically a guaranteed couple yards and 22ish seconds and timeouts for another 3 or 4 shots.

Quote from: wadesworld on Today at 10:21:08 AMMuggs was right.

Muggsy:

Quote from: WhiteTrash on December 07, 2025, 09:11:46 PMI liked the call. It got a receiver open in the end zone.  Our young QB was late on the pass,  but a good call with under 30 seconds. IMO.

Maybe, but there was nobody covering him when he cleared. Nixon left his man to get back in time. Just a great play by a guy who has been unfairly maligned.

Kmet was Evan Williams' man but he left to cover Swift in the flat. Luckily Nixon left DJ Moore to get to Kmet's area.