5 most disappointing teams

[mileskishnish72]

Went on Yahoo this AM to check scores, etc. and on the front page of their NCAA men's BB section, there was a big picture of Buzz, Jamil and Derrick with the lead-in to their article titled as is this thread. Article itself included one fairly succinct paragraph that summed up what a lot of posters have been saying.

The good news - we're only #4 on the list!

[moomoo]

4. Marquette (5-4)
Four times, Marquette has had a chance this season to notch a marquee win. Each time, the Golden Eagles have come up short. Losses against Ohio State, Arizona State, San Diego State and Wisconsin have exposed the fact that Marquette is not yet at the level expected when the Golden Eagles were anointed preseason favorites in the Big East. They have not been quite as formidable as usual defensively and they're not getting nearly enough perimeter scoring to complement a strong frontcourt. With Vander Blue turning pro a year earlier than expected and highly touted freshman Duane Wilson out with a stress fracture, Marquette has lacked scoring punch. Derrick Wilson is a solid defensive-minded point guard better suited for the backup role than a starting job and Todd Mayo remains erratic and prone to mistakes off the floor that land him in the dog house. Jake Thomas is the team's lone outside shooting threat, but he doesn't bring much else and he hasn't been hitting consistently from behind the arc either. All hope is not lost since Marquette has faced a challenging schedule, but the backcourt play must improve for the Eagles to get where they hope to be by March.

[BrewCity83]

That is right on the money.  That was clearly written by someone who follows the team closely.

[mileskishnish72]

Or they read the Scoop.

[chapman]

How dare they? 

Right on the money.

[Golden Avalanche]

That is right on the money.  That was clearly written by someone who follows the team closely.

Especially on Jake Thomas. And, Todd Mayo.

[jesmu84]

How did they leave out that Dawson should be starting???

[Coleman]

Did Marissa Mayer add the Scoop to her latest list of content acquisitions?

Rocky and Topper, how much did she give you for this beast? I expect a cut.

[chapman]

Did Marissa Mayer add the Scoop to her latest list of content acquisitions?

Rocky and Topper, how much did she give you for this beast? I expect a cut.

Taking five different completely inaccurate valuation sites that came up on the first page of Google, Scoop is worth between $175 and $9,896.

[Abode4life]

Taking five different completely inaccurate valuation sites that came up on the first page of Google, Scoop is worth between $175 and $9,896.

in 1,000s, right?

[MUSF]

Or they read the Scoop.

If they read Scoop, the assessment wouldn't be so favorable. "All hope is not lost..."

[NersEllenson]

How did they leave out that Dawson should be starting???

It was implied with the statement about our current starting PG, being best suited to a backup role...

[WarhawkWarrior]

Yahoo Sports:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger/five-most-disappointing-teams-far-college-basketball-season-192222195--ncaab.html

Our frustration is felt nationally.

4. Marquette (5-4)

Four times, Marquette has had a chance this season to notch a marquee win. Each time, the Golden Eagles have come up short. Losses against Ohio State, Arizona State, San Diego State and Wisconsin have exposed the fact that Marquette is not yet at the level expected when the Golden Eagles were anointed preseason favorites in the Big East. They have not been quite as formidable as usual defensively and they're not getting nearly enough perimeter scoring to complement a strong frontcourt. With Vander Blue turning pro a year earlier than expected and highly touted freshman Duane Wilson out with a stress fracture, Marquette has lacked scoring punch. Derrick Wilson is a solid defensive-minded point guard better suited for the backup role than a starting job and Todd Mayo remains erratic and prone to mistakes off the floor that land him in the dog house. Jake Thomas is the team's lone outside shooting threat, but he doesn't bring much else and he hasn't been hitting consistently from behind the arc either. All hope is not lost since Marquette has faced a challenging schedule, but the backcourt play must improve for the Eagles to get where they hope to be by March.

[Coleman]

nm

[MUSF]

It was implied with the statement about our current starting PG, being best suited to a backup role...

Or, it could imply that the player behind him isn't good enough to supplant a backup level player from his starter spot. Hence the current predicament. Depends on your perspective I guess.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Taking five different completely inaccurate valuation sites that came up on the first page of Google, Scoop is worth between $175 and $9,896.

I'll pony up the buck seventy five right now and ban half of you mofos.

[mu_hilltopper]

I'll pony up the buck seventy five right now and ban half of you mofos.

Very tempting.  How about a rental?

[muhoosier260]

Right on the money/a G rated amalgamation of scoop sentiments.

[madtownwarrior]

but does Yahoo not know we played tough teams and will get a banner for "No Bad Losses?"

[Dawson Rental]

I'll pony up the buck seventy five right now and ban half of you mofos.

You're just like that North Korean dude who just airbrushed his uncle out of all the official videos.