Author Topic: Birth of a Big East Rivalry (Read 3100 times)

amen426 · « **on:** March 23, 2013, 10:15:30 PM »

Really looking forward to seeing Butler-Marquette games twice a year in the Big East. With Notre Dame gone as a conference rival, I can't imagine a Home & Home series that will be more highly contested, or highly anticipated on a yearly basis.

Two similar styles of play. Two very different coaching personalities. Classic pair of games in 2012-13 - can't wait to see more of it next year in conference play.

keefe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:16:26 PM »

Quote from: amen426 on March 23, 2013, 10:15:30 PM

Really looking forward to seeing Butler-Marquette games twice a year in the Big East. With Notre Dame gone as a conference rival, I can't imagine a Home & Home series that will be more highly contested, or highly anticipated on a yearly basis.

Two similar styles of play. Two very different coaching personalities. Classic pair of games in 2012-13 - can't wait to see more of it next year in conference play.

Amen, 426. Amen.

bilsu · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:16:37 PM »

I hope Clark is a senior.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:17:08 PM »

Quote from: bilsu on March 23, 2013, 10:16:37 PM

I hope Clark is a senior.

Seriously. F that guy and his threes.

NickelDimer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:17:58 PM »

Quote from: bilsu on March 23, 2013, 10:16:37 PM

I hope Clark is a senior.

I'd like to punch him in his neck

🏀 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:18:38 PM »

Quote from: NickelDimer on March 23, 2013, 10:17:58 PM

I'd like to punch him in his ~~neck~~ dick

FIFY

keefe · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:18:44 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 23, 2013, 10:17:08 PM

Seriously. F that guy and his threes.

As well as his smugness. Guy needs to learn to take it in stride, man.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:20:21 PM »

But hey, we just got them some $$$ so they should be happy.

amsteel · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:20:38 PM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 23, 2013, 10:17:08 PM

Seriously. F that guy and his threes.

I find it wildly satisfying that he was a non factor in the 2nd half.

AZWarrior · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:23:14 PM »

Quote from: amsteel on March 23, 2013, 10:20:38 PM

I find it wildly satisfying that he was a non factor in the 2nd half.

Does any one have his 1st half vs 2nd half scoring numbers?

BTW - I read a tweet where we scored 27 points in 9 minutes in the second half. It took us the entire 1st half to score 27 points. I liked the 2nd half better....

amen426 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:27:55 PM »

Quote from: AZWarrior on March 23, 2013, 10:23:14 PM

Does any one have his 1st half vs 2nd half scoring numbers?

BTW - I read a tweet where we scored 27 points in 9 minutes in the second half. It took us the entire 1st half to score 27 points. I liked the 2nd half better....

1st 25 minutes: 24 points
Last 15 minutes: 0 points

mr.MUskie · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:33:08 PM »

Quote from: bilsu on March 23, 2013, 10:16:37 PM

I hope Clark is a senior.

Clark is a senior. http://butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2012-13/roster?sort=number

AZWarrior · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:33:22 PM »

Quote from: amen426 on March 23, 2013, 10:27:55 PM

1st 25 minutes: 24 points
Last 15 minutes: 0 points

Thanks!

4everwarriors · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:35:28 PM »

Masterful strategy of tiring Clarke out with the pressure. He was gassed for last 10 minutes.

NickelDimer · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:42:50 PM »

Quote from: PTM on March 23, 2013, 10:18:38 PM

FIFY

Nice

WarriorHal · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:45:55 PM »

Their big guy, Smith, is a senior, too. Bye-Bye.

amen426 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2013, 10:58:46 PM »

Kellen Dunham didn't have much of an impact in the tournament, but he was a Top 100 recruit, and hes averaged 10 ppg as a Freshman. Should have a strong final 3 years at Butler.

Either way, as long as Stevens is there, they will be a tough matchup.

jeffreyweee · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:01:10 PM »

I hate Rotnei but there is no coach in the NCAA's I respect more than Brad Stevens, especially as a person. I will never root against Butler unless MU is playing them and I can't wait for them to be in our conference.

MarquetteDano · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:03:05 PM »

What a great showcase for the New Big East next season. This was without question the best played, most exciting game of the tourney thus far.

Someone posted I think we found the "new" Louisville. I think they are right.

Niv Berkowitz · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:10:40 PM »

Quote from: NickelDimer on March 23, 2013, 10:17:58 PM

I'd like to punch him in his neck

Effing flopper!

john31 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:24:58 PM »

Quote from: jeffreyweee on March 23, 2013, 11:01:10 PM

I hate Rotnei but there is no coach in the NCAA's I respect more than Brad Stevens, especially as a person. I will never root against Butler unless MU is playing them and I can't wait for them to be in our conference.

+1, Clarke is a tad punkish but if he played for us all his antics would be all in fun. Stevens is the real deal just like Buzz is the real deal. I like this budding rivalry, looking forward to seeing a game in Indy. B-in-law is a Butler grad so should be a lot of fun. There is something about small hoops only schools that makes it hard for me to hate on them. I respect L'Ville, Cuse, and Pitt but I do hate them. I guess it is the us vs them mentality of the new conference landscape. Go Warriors.

Slim · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:30:35 PM »

I really question the long term strength of Butler. I believe Stevens is gone within 3 years. Then What? I think he is special and I'm not sure how attractive Butler will be for the next guy. I'm sure the NBE will help secure a new young good coach but I expect a hue drop off that will likely take years to recover from.

🏀 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:31:56 PM »

Quote from: Slim on March 23, 2013, 11:30:35 PM

I really question the long term strength of Butler. I believe Stevens is gone within 3 years. Then What? I think he is special and I'm not sure how attractive Butler will be for the next guy. I'm sure the NBE will help secure a new young good coach but I expect a hue drop off that will likely take years to recover from.

Crean's leaving in three years?

amen426 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:44:16 PM »

Quote from: Slim on March 23, 2013, 11:30:35 PM

I really question the long term strength of Butler. I believe Stevens is gone within 3 years. Then What? I think he is special and I'm not sure how attractive Butler will be for the next guy. I'm sure the NBE will help secure a new young good coach but I expect a hue drop off that will likely take years to recover from.

Butler made the Sweet 16 twice in the 5 years prior to Stevens taking over as head coach. Certainly, Stevens took the program to a new level, but there is no reason to believe that the program will fall apart if he does leave.

Otule's Glass Eye · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2013, 11:50:45 PM »

Agreed. Can't wait to watch future games between MU and Butler. And yes Clarke is a senior thank god.

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