Quote from: Jockey on January 11, 2026, 03:16:08 PMRich people pass the laws. Who do we think they are going to favor?

The poors and illegals, in exchange for votes/power, is how many do it. #Minnesota

Quote from: Scoop Snoop on January 11, 2026, 09:56:35 AMOh, I'm sure you did. On Rocky's yacht, right? Admit it! You're in cahoots with the ban man, aren't you?

Hah, amazing. I actually did, just got back a few days ago.

Quote from: MU82 on January 11, 2026, 03:28:46 PMJust watched it 5x.

After James IB the ball, it looked like Phillips tried to screen to free James in the left corner but Nova's D covered it. Ross was the next option, and that ended up being yucky.

Perhaps we should have done whatever (screens etc) to free James to receive the IB pass so he could create an open shot for others or himself.

But Nova would have simply let James drive to the hoop for a layup while covering the perimeter. James almost certainly wouldn't have been able to create his own open 3 because he needs a lot of space and time to get off his jumper.

There obviously were other options, too, but as has been pointed out a bazillion times on Scoop already, we do not have good shooters. Aside from James, we were 4-for-22 from 3 yesterday.

Not absolving Shaka - he's in charge of bringing in shooters. Just saying this current edition of MU hoops doesn't have a lot of options in this situation.

Had Phillips not missed his previous attempt so badly, he might have been my choice for the shot. But Ross did hit two 3s in the game, so I can see why he was the second option.

In the end, another frustrating ending to a winnable game.

Had to find a way to get the ball into NJ's hands, he would have drawn defenders and then you kick to ross, parham or even MP for a clean look rather than chase's 35 ft fall away over 3 defenders.

But hey, I don't get paid millions of dollars to figure this out so what do I know.

Quote from: Jockey on January 11, 2026, 03:14:41 PMLove threw for 323 with a rating over 100.

Jacob's averaged 2.9 yards a carry.

Hafley's D gave up 25 points in the 4th quarter.

Love was way down on the list if we're assigning blame.

This was sarcasm ha. Love is a star, down to the last drive.

Quote from: Billy Hoyle on January 11, 2026, 03:14:22 PMThe fact that multiple offensive players can push the QB (or another teammate with the ball) forward as they did was Allen is a joke. Ban this sh*t, owners!

Are you a ND fan? 

I'm not a fan either, but as long as it is the rules, defenses have to account for it. The fact that the Eagles always got away with offsides burned my ass more.

Just watched it 5x.

After James IB the ball, it looked like Phillips tried to screen to free James in the left corner but Nova's D covered it. Ross was the next option, and that ended up being yucky.

Perhaps we should have done whatever (screens etc) to free James to receive the IB pass so he could create an open shot for others or himself.

But Nova would have simply let James drive to the hoop for a layup while covering the perimeter. James almost certainly wouldn't have been able to create his own open 3 because he needs a lot of space and time to get off his jumper.

There obviously were other options, too, but as has been pointed out a bazillion times on Scoop already, we do not have good shooters. Aside from James, we were 4-for-22 from 3 yesterday.

Not absolving Shaka - he's in charge of bringing in shooters. Just saying this current edition of MU hoops doesn't have a lot of options in this situation.

Had Phillips not missed his previous attempt so badly, he might have been my choice for the shot. But Ross did hit two 3s in the game, so I can see why he was the second option.

In the end, another frustrating ending to a winnable game.

Quote from: Daniel on January 11, 2026, 03:19:13 PMMakes you wonder if the final shot was a broken play.   Would you choose Chase at this point in this game when the hot hand was clearly James?

i think the play was to go to NJ but the Nova defender pinned him to the sideline after he inbounded to Royce who passed to Chase.

Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on January 11, 2026, 12:42:09 PMBen And Chase Have Made 5 - 50 of their last 50 3s taken.
Nigel James made 7-9 3s against Villanova.

Makes you wonder if the final shot was a broken play.   Would you choose Chase at this point in this game when the hot hand was clearly James?

Rich people pass the laws. Who do we think they are going to favor?

Quote from: GB Warrior on January 11, 2026, 01:38:46 PMI too thought the Packers passing game was the problem last night

Love threw for 323 with a rating over 100.

Jacob's averaged 2.9 yards a carry.

Hafley's D gave up 25 points in the 4th quarter.

Love was way down on the list if we're assigning blame.