MU opens +6 vs.SHU

[willie warrior]

Markus going to drop 30 in the first half, and we are going to blow the doors off of them. We are going to come out pi$$ed off. Take it to your local bookie.

Sounds like hashish

[jesmu84]

I would argue that today is a must win.

I don't think they're going to

[Daniel]

 We need to win this one and it will be tough.   The only consistent thing this year with the team is inconsistency.  I do not understand how you cannot turn it on every game and be Up for it.  This is Marquette basketball.   Be ready every game.  Period.  No excuses.

[genious expert]

I would argue that today is a must win.

I don't think they're going to

On the road, 6pt dogs against the team most people predicted to win the conference and it's a must win, aye?

It would be a great win but a loss isn't going to bury us either.

[BM1090]

Thankfully I do not bet on games for better part of two decades. I have zero idea what to expect from this MU team. I would say betting for or against MU in any game is a very risky proposition.

Agreed. I would take the +6 if I were betting but just like the providence game I don't have a good enough feel.

[BM1090]

I would argue that today is a must win.

I don't think they're going to

Definitely not a must win. But a loss certainly turns Wednesday vs. Xavier into a must win.

[GoldenZebra]

Markus going to drop 30 in the first half, and we are going to blow the doors off of them. We are going to come out pi$$ed off. Take it to your local bookie.

hahaha....ok. I have more tempered expectations. Not a W, but its gonna be close.

[Elonsmusk]

There actually was a point to the post.

I'm sick and tired of guys like Sacar, Koby, and Brendan showing up on offense for one game and then disappearing for a long stretch before  showing up again. Even in individual games they disappear for long stretches. The Hausers are gone. There's more shot opportunities available. Quit deferring to Markus so much. And when they take it to the hole, they need to take it strong like theyve been there before.. They look hesitant and it shows in the results.

The other guys on the team just need to be opportunistic. I never expected any of them to carry much of the load.

Wojo needs to tell the first three to man the eff up, every game, and every minute they're on the floor..

They aren't deferring to Markus.  Markus takes 40% of the teams shots while he's on the floor.  That leaves 15% each for the other 4 players on the court with him. 

And there are actually less shot attempts available this year with the Hauser's being gone, as Markus has upped his shots percentage from 36.7 to 40.8%

This is the formula Wojo has decided gives MU the best chance to win.  So far, it hasn't resulted in NCAA tournament wins, and it remains to be seen how it plays out this year.

[We R Final Four]

I would argue that today is a must win.

I don't think they're going to

So, if it's must win.....and we lose like you think...then what? It's over?

[lawdog77]

They aren't deferring to Markus.  Markus takes 40% of the teams shots while he's on the floor.  That leaves 15% each for the other 4 players on the court with him. 

And there are actually less shot attempts available this year with the Hauser's being gone, as Markus has upped his shots percentage from 36.7 to 40.8%

This is the formula Wojo has decided gives MU the best chance to win.  So far, it hasn't resulted in NCAA tournament wins, and it remains to be seen how it plays out this year.

Just curious. Wondering where you get these stats. Looking at the raw shot attempts, Markus was at 29% last year, and is at 29.6% this year.

[Elonsmusk]

Just curious. Wondering where you get these stats. Looking at the raw shot attempts, Markus was at 29% last year, and is at 29.6% this year.

Ken Pom.  % of shots = percent of shots taken while on the floor.  It doesn't factor in total shots taken for the year, divided by the teams total shots attempted.  You have games where foul trouble reduces minutes, games sat out due to injury, etc.

[GoldenDieners32]

What channel is the game on today ?

[BM1090]

They aren't deferring to Markus.  Markus takes 40% of the teams shots while he's on the floor.  That leaves 15% each for the other 4 players on the court with him. 

And there are actually less shot attempts available this year with the Hauser's being gone, as Markus has upped his shots percentage from 36.7 to 40.8%

This is the formula Wojo has decided gives MU the best chance to win.  So far, it hasn't resulted in NCAA tournament wins, and it remains to be seen how it plays out this year.

Myles Powell is at 40.6%. Lots of shots for those two today.

[Dr. Blackheart]

What channel is the game on today ?

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=59211.msg1191332#msg1191332

[WhoaJoe2020]

They aren't deferring to Markus.  Markus takes 40% of the teams shots while he's on the floor.  That leaves 15% each for the other 4 players on the court with him. 

And there are actually less shot attempts available this year with the Hauser's being gone, as Markus has upped his shots percentage from 36.7 to 40.8%

This is the formula Wojo has decided gives MU the best chance to win.  So far, it hasn't resulted in NCAA tournament wins, and it remains to be seen how it plays out this year.

Ummm yeah Markus' shot percentage is up......

Because guys are deferring to him. The whole point was that the other guys have to start being more assertive offensively. The Hausers minutes are available, so the Hausers shots are available as well. IF those guys, step up and take them. Start going to the rack with purpose and finish drives. That's how this group can consistently replace the Hausers scoring.  Besides Bailey, I don't think the others can replace Sam and Joeys outside shooting.

I don't know if it's Wojos formula or if Markus just gets more aggressive when his teammates seem passive. Regardless, I think Marquettes chances of winning are better with a more diverse and balanced offense.
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[WindyCityGoldenEagle]

According to Vegas insider, 78% of money line bets are on Marquette. Interesting.

[WhoaJoe2020]

I would argue that today is a must win.

I don't think they're going to

If it was the last game of the season and we were on the bubble.

This has been a crazy season so far. Anything could happen.

Stay positive.

[Johnny B]

If we lose to day I think Xavier becomes a sorta must win. I mean 1-4 is really starting to dig a deep hole to climb out of.