4 f'ing 0

[TFlegend]

I texted my MU buddy a couple minutes into the 2nd half after a couple hero ball shots from Markus "he needs to pull his head out of....". 

40 points in the next 16 min?  Unreal.  So fun to watch. 

[murphmurphy]

Is it possible to get high off a sporting event?

Cause man, between the Bears and Marquette over the past couple of weeks I have felt like everything is right with the world.

I had a simlilar thought.  Could the wandering in the desert of mediocrity be over with the Bears at the top of the NFC North Division and MU back in the Top 10? 

[avid1010]

You will tell your grand kids about it.     And, how many threw him under the bus in the first half?

I did...to be honest I still am not sure that his shot selection is what MU needs...but I said Wojo must understand something I dont because I felt at halftime they would have been up 10 if he wouldn't have forced the issue.  It appears we are going to live and die with Markus having an extremely aggressive shot selection.  When its falling for him it's amazing to watch.

[warriorchick]

It was all Chick and Glow!

[brewcity77]

Markus with the second half UB40.

[jsglow]

Somewhere somebody mentioned Pete Maravich.  Markus' performance last night reminded me of that.  Truly incredible. 

[NCMUFan]

Article links:
https://sports.yahoo.com/howard-scores-45-lifts-no-20-marquette-past-041257342--ncaab.html

https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2018/12/21/markus-howard-45-points-marquette-win-buffalo-highlights

https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2018/12/21/18152592/marquette-golden-eagles-basketball-buffalo-bulls-recap-markus-howard

https://www.ubbullrun.com/buffalo-basketball/2018/12/21/18152533/20-marquette-rains-on-14-buffalo-from-deep-to-win-103-85

[94Warrior]

IN ONE HALF!!

40 IN 15 MINUTES!!!!

Think about that - seriously...
Glad I witnessed that.  I had to rewatch the game on FSGO when I got home just to believe it.  I'll probably rewatch the 2nd half right now!  It was that special!

[MU82]

For me, the most amazing thing about Markus' performance was that it wasn't like he was left unguarded and that Buffalo made it easy for him. They were right up on him on every 3 he took in the second half, even fouled him on a couple of them. On his drives, they were all over him. It was a truly extraordinary performance of incredible, history-making offense being better than very good defense.

And of course, the same could happen to us in a game or two this season. We could play great defense against a guy, and he could just be unconscious like this and go for 30 or 40 against us.

It's one of the reasons we all love sports so much -- you just don't know when you'll see history in the making until it's being made.

In the 1990s, the Twins had a pitcher named Scott Erickson. He had one great year as a youngster but then he hurt his arm and was never the same, and he hung around as a journeyman for about a decade. For two straight seasons, he had given up more hits than any other pitcher in baseball. And then, early in the following season, he pitched a no-hitter against the Brewers. In summary: The most-hittable pitcher in all of baseball got it together one day to pitch a no-hitter.

I love sports.

[jsglow]

For me, the most amazing thing about Markus' performance was that it wasn't like he was left unguarded and that Buffalo made it easy for him. They were right up on him on every 3 he took in the second half, even fouled him on a couple of them. On his drives, they were all over him. It was a truly extraordinary performance of incredible, history-making offense being better than very good defense.

And of course, the same could happen to us in a game or two this season. We could play great defense against a guy, and he could just be unconscious like this and go for 30 or 40 against us.

It's one of the reasons we all love sports so much -- you just don't know when you'll see history in the making until it's being made.

In the 1990s, the Twins had a pitcher named Scott Erickson. He had one great year as a youngster but then he hurt his arm and was never the same, and he hung around as a journeyman for about a decade. For two straight seasons, he had given up more hits than any other pitcher in baseball. And then, early in the following season, he pitched a no-hitter against the Brewers. In summary: The most-hittable pitcher in all of baseball got it together one day to pitch a no-hitter.

I love sports.

To further the comment on Buffalo not giving Markus anything, they were actually 100% set on denying him the ball anywhere on the court.  There was a point when an uncontested Sammy calmly dribbled the ball over half court while a defender was denying Markus even a glimpse at the ball as he trailed somewhere near the Buffalo free throw line.  For a second I considered the possibility that all 5 defenders might hold arms and encircle Markus just to force one of our other guys to take an uncontested dunk! 

[Jockey]

40 IN 15 MINUTES!!!!

Think about that - seriously...
Glad I witnessed that.  I had to rewatch the game on FSGO when I got home just to believe it.  I'll probably rewatch the 2nd half right now!  It was that special!

40 in 15 minutes.


Now, some context:

Klay Thompson set the NBA record for most points in a quarter - 12 minutes - with 37. Only 2 NBA players had ever even scored 33 in a quarter before Klay set the record.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

It was like watching someone play NBA jam. 

[WarriorDad]

This exchange with Oates and Markus after the game.


"I saw you put 45 on Kansas State," he said. "I didn't think you were going to do it to us."

Howard smiled and replied: "You should be proud of your guys. Great game."


Classy response by Howard.  I like this Oates cat, too.  From the Milwaukee area.

[MU82]

This exchange with Oates and Markus after the game.


"I saw you put 45 on Kansas State," he said. "I didn't think you were going to do it to us."

Howard smiled and replied: "You should be proud of your guys. Great game."


Classy response by Howard.  I like this Oates cat, too.  From the Milwaukee area.

Oats

[muwarrior69]

Is the "0" on his Jersey an oxymoron?

[warriorchick]

Is the "0" on his Jersey an oxymoron?

Do you want the actual reason he has that number?

He chose 0 because "Without God, I am nothing".

[WarriorDad]

Oats

Thank you, had Johnny Oates on my mind.

[muwarrior69]

Do you want the actual reason he has that number?

He chose 0 because "Without God, I am nothing".

Good to know, but I am sure MU82 doesn't believe it.

[bilsu]

Somewhere somebody mentioned Pete Maravich.  Markus' performance last night reminded me of that.  Truly incredible.

He reminds me of Kemba Walker. A small guard who can dominate the game.

[mu03eng]

40 in 15 minutes.


Now, some context:

Klay Thompson set the NBA record for most points in a quarter - 12 minutes - with 37. Only 2 NBA players had ever even scored 33 in a quarter before Klay set the record.

Further context, he scored all of MUs points (28) from the 12 min mark until he came out at the 1:38 mark....he score 28 straight in 10 min. Markus is a cheat code

[MU82]

Good to know, but I am sure MU82 doesn't believe it.

I believe that he believes it.

Good to know, but I am sure MU82 doesn't believe it.

I have made a similar comparison.

Kemba has a better handle and better ability to find teammates, which is why he can play PG at a high level in the NBA despite his slight build, while Markus is a better pure shooter. But yes, they have very similar games, body types and, seemingly, mental toughness.

[wadesworld]

Further context, he scored all of MUs points (28) from the 12 min mark until he came out at the 1:38 mark....he score 28 straight in 10 min. Markus is a cheat code

I'm pretty sure it was 24 straight MU points.  I believe this season's high for consecutive points for his own team is 25, and I don't remember who or what team it is from.