Sweet 16 Guarantee

[bradforster]

I love this team like everyone else, but I am also a realist.  How many of you would pick MU on Saturday if the game were at the Dome or on a neutral court?  The only reason the Eagles have a shot on Saturday is the Senior Day emotional boost.  Marquette is at a disadvantage in most categories heading into this match-up, and the half court offensive sets have been abysmal the last two and a half games.  I feel like I am watching a Big Ten team now.  I understand that's sacrilegious, but that's what I've seen this past week.  In the heart and determination department, I give this team a 10.  In the basketball IQ and talent department, it's closer to a 5 or 6.  That's not going to win games in the tournament.  I sure hope I am wrong, but I can only gauge my opinion on what I have seen in the last two and a half games.  I understand the Louisville game was close, but the Cards were so horrific in the first half, most good teams would have had at least a 10 point lead on them at the intermission.  Louisville was horrid, and still had the edge. 

[bamamarquettefan]

The guys just need a big confidence booster with a win against Syracuse.  If we lose that, then we are a team that didn't win a regular season game without James.  If we win, then we are a team that had to make a tough transition against three potential No. 1 seeds their first three games without James but then beat a ranked team to finish out.

The offense is ugly, but we can score points.  The key will be if we draw teams we can stop.  A big man that we can't stop, or even a big point guard, will really be a bad matchup.

[Hards Alumni]

If we play aggressive offense and can get to the charity stripe we will make a run in the tournament.

If the refs 'Let them play' then we are screwed.

[reinko]

At least we won't see any BE teams in the first weekend.  That's a plus.

[Big Papi]

At least we won't see any BE teams in the first weekend.  That's a plus.

Ahh the benefits of playing in one of the biggest and best conferences in the country.  We don't have to face one of our own right away. 

[redbirdwarrior]

All I can guarantee is that Cincinnati players cannot count to 16.