I feel good

[MerrittsMustache]

Dude, that is seeing the glass half-empty.

Depends what's in his glass.

[JD]

Dude, that is seeing the glass half-empty.

Congrats Dudette, I realized that after I posted, however I didn't think it was necessary to fix because I assumed you'd get the gist of it.  Kudos to you!

[NotAnAlum]

To me its all about being able to be proud of the way we played.  If I was a Wisconsin fan I would be proud of the way Buckey played lat night.  They simply got beat by a team that played better.
I am proud of our team for getting this far and having the season they did but I'm not particularly proud of the way we played.  If we had played great and Florida had just shoot threes likely Buckey did and beat us we then so be it.  Florida did not play well but we played worse.

[klyrish]

Florida did not play well but we played worse.

This.

That's why I'm so down this morning. We just did not show up at all last night and that's the worst part. It was a great season, but I'm not ready to be over last night yet. It definitely wasn't as devastating as UNC or KU, but it still hurts.

[Blackhat]

I knew once I couldn't do my pregame ritual for this game all bets were off.

Sorry everybody.

[CTWarrior]

Marquette will be in that position when they're a 1-seed or 2-seed with a team that is top 5 talent.

Why are people always hoping for weaker competition? Why don't we just hope that MU improves to the point that it doesn't matter who shows up in the bracket because we know that MU will beat them?

Who was hoping for weaker competition?  We HAD weaker competition and I was pointing that out as the golden opportunity it was.  Unless you are by far the best team, who you play matters.  Please note that with the possible exception of 2003  haven't had one of the 5 most talented teams in the NCAA since Al McGuire was here.  That requires a few top 10 classes at a minimum.  Buzz is doing great in every aspect of coaching, but we are not pulling in that kind of talent yet.  Let's get one top 20 kid first.

[jesmu84]

I haven't even bothered to read most of the threads this morning. I don't want to. I just want to state the positives about our program we are enjoying right now. I started at MU the year after the Final Four, suffering through two NITs and two first round exits in the NCAA. These are good times for our program. I shouldn't have to remind everyone, but I will.

We just reached our second consecutive Sweet 16 and 7th straight NCAA tournament. Neither of those have happened since AL.

We currently have 5 guys in the Association. Jae will be drafted and DJO has a shot. We are getting NBA visibility.

We are in the Big East. I know its changing. But just keep reminding yourself that. This is still leaps and bounds better than CUSA.

We have one of the best two or three young coaches in the game right now. He has stated he will stay at "Marquette as long as they will have me."

We are returning a solid crew next year in Junior, Blue, Mayo, Jamil Wilson, Gardner and Otule. And we have great recruits coming in. We are a tourney team next year.

We have great facilties, student engagement, and alumni support.

These are good times. Enjoy two consecutive Sweet 16s until October. Be proud of your school.

Great post Vic! I began at MU the year after Wade as well. I think people like us have a GREAT appreciation for what's going on right now after the NITs and 1st round exits (though I'm sure older people with Deane/O'neill are even more appreciative).

Last night sucked cause we beat ourselves. I, like others, will need a little grieving time, but brighter horizons to come with Buzz at the helm.

[rocky_warrior]

Nice post.

I think just what makes this suck right now is we are not a UNC, Kansas, or Duke and make a FF run every year or are capable of doing so. 

Well, we've actually had a chance the past couple years, it just didn't work out.  Which is better than Duke can say for the past 2 years.

[real chili 83]

Well, we've actually had a chance the past couple years, it just didn't work out.  Which is better than Duke can say for the past 2 years.

Rocky, good point.  We all may be feeling down right now, but imagine how Duke feels after getting bounced super-early in the tourney.

This has been a great season.  Period. 

I also think about this......when the 3 amigos left, many of us thought, who will step up.  When Hayward left, we were asking the same question.  When Butler left, same question.  With Crowder and DJO leaving.....same question.  I hope (and believe we will) be asking the same question when Durley graduates.

We get to appreciate that there is a common denominator, a common thread throughout all of the success we've had for a while.  That common thread is......"Don't mess with happy"

Can't wait for next year when I get to post again....ND sucks, did I mention, ND sucks?   

Congrats to the Warriors for a tremendous season.  Good luck to our graduating seniors in NBA.

[macman320]

Great point, and when the three amigos the depth of the team was much more shallow than it is now. While some people think our young ones haven't done enough yet, it's just tough to play when you have guys like Crowder and DJO. One theme to Buzz's teams is that upperclassmen have carried them. Each year new ones have stepped up, and next year someone will too. Our foundation is strong.