Seton Hall fans very complimentary of Buzz and MU

[Doris Burkes Thong]

http://setonhall.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=330&tid=131899539&mid=131899539&sid=959&style=2

This is the most fun I've had watching MU basketball since the '03 FF run. Sure, it's always more fun when you win, but it's not like this team didn't experience their share of heartbreak so far either. They've really learned and have grown up big time from all the early season close losses.

[hairy worthen]

Wow, the Seton Hall fans have a better perception of the warriors and Buzz than our own fans. What a season, I just hope the ride continues. Probably need one more win hopefully on Tuesday.

[CrazyEcho]

http://setonhall.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=330&tid=131899539&mid=131899539&sid=959&style=2

This is the most fun I've had watching MU basketball since the '03 FF run. Sure, it's always more fun when you win, but it's not like this team didn't experience their share of heartbreak so far either. They've really learned and have grown up big time from all the early season close losses.

Almost makes me feel bad for saying what terrible personality their coach and most of their players have. 

[Coleman]

very gracious board. I don't know if we are every that gracious in defeat...

[StillWarriors]

That's a riot. Way more complimentary of Buzz and MU than just about any thread we've had. Fun to read though!

[77ncaachamps]

very gracious board. I don't know if we are every that gracious in defeat...

+1

[MauraDay]

Wow! That's great. Thanks, SHU fans!!

[Brewtown Andy]

Almost makes me feel bad for saying what terrible personality their coach and most of their players have. 

To be fair, some of their compliments towards MU are done as shots at Gonzo.

[spiral97]

very gracious board. I don't know if we are every that gracious in defeat...

I don't know if we are often that gracious in winning either. 

[Lennys Tap]

It's interesting that their knowledgeable fans point to MU as the best coached team to play the Pirates this year while many in our own fanbase want to wait another 3+ years to decide whether or not Buzz can coach.

[MUBurrow]

this is getting old

[96warrior]

I was at the game today and it was a nice atmosphere. Ribbing in a good spirited kind of way, as opposed to the nasty Cinncinati fans (was at a game there when Huggins was still coach) and at East Carolina a few years ago. Nice to see them being so gracious on their boards after losing today...and they are right on...

By the way, was shocked at how empty the arena was, especially since it was their senior day. The upper bowl was closed (as it is for all SHU games) and the lower bowl felt half empty. A bunch of people started leaving with 1:20 left in regulation, and even more with 2 minutes left in OT. Neither here nor there, just surprising to me.

[Lennys Tap]

this is getting old

Seton Hall fans giving props to Buzz as coach of the year is getting old? Seems like new "news" to me that would make MU fans proud and happy.

[HansMoleman]

By the way, was shocked at how empty the arena was, especially since it was their senior day. The upper bowl was closed (as it is for all SHU games) and the lower bowl felt half empty. A bunch of people started leaving with 1:20 left in regulation, and even more with 2 minutes left in OT. Neither here nor there, just surprising to me.

Only 325 tickets remain!

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[MUBurrow]

It's interesting that their knowledgeable fans point to MU as the best coached team to play the Pirates this year while many in our own fanbase want to wait another 3+ years to decide whether or not Buzz can coach.

how manipulative of you.

[Doris Burkes Thong]

this is getting old

We all are getting old, especially watching these MU games.

[spiral97]

By the way, was shocked at how empty the arena was, especially since it was their senior day.

Yeah, it felt like I was at a DePaul game against some other opponent at the bradley center or something.. couldn't believe their campus is 5 miles away.. they also had a total of 6 dance team members.. very odd.  They sat their student section (of around 100 or so) behind the basket and, aside from maybe 10 students behind the other basket, that was the whole contingent.  Many many many many open seats in the arena.  This despite the senior day and despite that there was apparently an active attempt to sell it out.

The upper bowl was closed (as it is for all SHU games) and the lower bowl felt half empty.

That threw me.. they actually have black curtains the come down and almost completely obscure the fact that there are any seats even up there.  Maybe it makes it look more packed?  Didn't work.. but then again, I was just at a game with "34,616" people attending last night

Both pictures attached for your comparison use.  You can see the black curtains in the first one.

[MUBurrow]

We all are getting old, especially watching these MU games.

haha isnt that the truth - i'll take the disarmament bait - honestly, if theres any saving grace, its that we always seem to have last possessions as the clock runs out. if we had been on defense in tie games all this time, i think i mightve had a heart attack by now.

[dwaderoy2004]

Yeah, it felt like I was at a DePaul game against some other opponent at the bradley center or something.. couldn't believe their campus is 5 miles away.. they also had a total of 6 dance team members.. very odd.  They sat their student section (of around 100 or so) behind the basket and, aside from maybe 10 students behind the other basket, that was the whole contingent.  Many many many many open seats in the arena.  This despite the senior day and despite that there was apparently an active attempt to sell it out.
That threw me.. they actually have black curtains the come down and almost completely obscure the fact that there are any seats even up there.  Maybe it makes it look more packed?  Didn't work.. but then again, I was just at a game with "34,616" people attending last night

Both pictures attached for your comparison use.  You can see the black curtains in the first one.

Hey I see me in that seton hall pic...barely.  Anyway, the student section was very small and quiet, which I was told is normal.  The rest of the crowd was pretty into the game though, got loud when they needed to.  Fun atmosphere, there PA announcer was pretty funny and got the crowd going (although you couldn't get a beer until noon, and they cut it off at halftime...so about an hour to buy beer).  I wouldn't say the fans were super-knowledgable (some even admitted to being fair-weather) but they were good natured and bantered all game and were gracious in defeat.  Almost all I talked to HATE gonzalez.  feel his actions at times are a "disgrace" and has cost them multiple games over the years with his technicals and how he lays into refs.  some were even asking for Louis Orr back.  The stadium is nice, but the area is a dump.  great game, even better win.  well worth the drive up from dc.

[96warrior]

And by the way SHU has a monster budget for giveaways...gave away a Wii, an XBOX, season tickets for the 2010-11 season...good grief! I think I might have gotten a pez dispenser in my day.

The announcer was funny. "That is a traveling violation!" "That is a 3 point play!" "That is a technical foul on that bitch Gonzalez!" Prefacing everything with "that is" made me laugh.

[NersEllenson]

Seton Hall fans giving props to Buzz as coach of the year is getting old? Seems like new "news" to me that would make MU fans proud and happy.

Agree 100% - not sure what is "old," about another teams fans complimenting our coach?  Furthermore, what's ironic is Seton Hall fans are complimenting Buzz more than some of our own fans have been willing to.  I just don't get the "realist" MU fans, as they like to call themselves who continue to take a wait and see approach about Buzz.  It's almost as if at this point, they simply cannot swallow their pride..and admit their continued pessimism (or realism) was the wrong choice to have in the first place regarding Buzz.  We should be thrilled about the job Buzz is doing...as most MU fans are, but there are the small minority of posters here who continue to preach caution.

[PGsHeroes32]

Great too see. I have been trying for weeks but cant buy any sort of love for Buzz and company on the CBS boards. Tools.

[gumbyandpokey]

Agree 100% - not sure what is "old," about another teams fans complimenting our coach?  Furthermore, what's ironic is Seton Hall fans are complimenting Buzz more than some of our own fans have been willing to.  I just don't get the "realist" MU fans, as they like to call themselves who continue to take a wait and see approach about Buzz.  It's almost as if at this point, they simply cannot swallow their pride..and admit their continued pessimism (or realism) was the wrong choice to have in the first place regarding Buzz.  We should be thrilled about the job Buzz is doing...as most MU fans are, but there are the small minority of posters here who continue to preach caution.

Ners,

Why does it bother you so much if "realists" or "pessimists" take a wait-and-see attitude towards Buzz?  How do other fan's opinions affect your enjoyment of Buzz and MU bball.  Hey, maybe Buzz will lead the Warriors to a decent NCAA run and then he'll be a legit candidate for National Coach of  the Year.  Or maybe they'll tank against Louisville and ND and have another one-and-done in the NCAA's if they make the tourney.  There's just too much basketball left to be kissing his a@@ right now.

[babytownfrolics]

Ners,

Why does it bother you so much if "realists" or "pessimists" take a wait-and-see attitude towards Buzz?  How do other fan's opinions affect your enjoyment of Buzz and MU bball.  Hey, maybe Buzz will lead the Warriors to a decent NCAA run and then he'll be a legit candidate for National Coach of  the Year.  Or maybe they'll tank against Louisville and ND and have another one-and-done in the NCAA's if they make the tourney.  There's just too much basketball left to be kissing his a@@ right now.

Amazing.

Even if your "worst case scenario" happened, Buzz STILL did an incredible job with this team to even be in that position in the first place.

How about giving credit where credit is due for what they've accomplished already?

Or is it your position that that can all be erased in the next 2-3 weeks?

[rocky_warrior]

I wouldn't say the fans were super-knowledgable (some even admitted to being fair-weather) but they were good natured and bantered all game and were gracious in defeat.  Almost all I talked to HATE gonzalez.  feel his actions at times are a "disgrace" and has cost them multiple games over the years with his technicals and how he lays into refs. 

In general, they seemed good natured around us too, but perhaps maybe a little more hardcore. Several comments about how well MU was coached and executed their plays.  General disgust towards their own team.  Though, as we were leaving, one old-timer was particularly bitter about "always playing 5 on 7" commenting that they had gotten Ts and flagrant fouls called the past 2 or 3 games.  Hah, I don't think Ts and flagrant's are often in too much dispute.

Where were you sitting?  I may have better pics of you