Birth of a Big East Rivalry

[amen426]

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]

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]

I hope Clark is a senior.

[TallTitan34]

I hope Clark is a senior.

Seriously.  F that guy and his threes.

[NickelDimer]

I hope Clark is a senior.

I'd like to punch him in his neck

[🏀]

I'd like to punch him in his neck dick

FIFY

[keefe]

Seriously.  F that guy and his threes.

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

[TallTitan34]

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

[amsteel]

Seriously.  F that guy and his threes.

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

[AZWarrior]

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]

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]

I hope Clark is a senior.

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

[AZWarrior]

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

Thanks!

[4everwarriors]

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

[NickelDimer]

FIFY

Nice

[WarriorHal]

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

[amen426]

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]

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]

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]

I'd like to punch him in his neck

Effing flopper!

[john31]

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]

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.

[🏀]

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]

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]

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