Beat Syracuse

[Windyplayer]

Anyone sick of losing to Syracuse? Granted, they're a phenomenal (Crean superlative, but warranted) program, but I feel like we're developing a complex that we cannot beat them. Results against Cuse since joining the BE:

2010--L--76-71
2009--L--86-79
2008--L--87-72
2007--L--70-58
2006--DNP, thankfully.

It seems like they show zero respect for Marquette and walk around with an air of confidence bordering arrogance. Does anyone else get an inexplicable feeling that they don't think we deserve to be in the Big East? I realize that this could all be a figment of my imagination. Regardless, when they come to the BC this year, I'm expecting a big W to put an end to this drought along with some respect. We're a legit program, we shouldn't lose to any team for four consecutive seasons.

[HoopsMalone]

The Amigos team was not a good matchup for the Cuse against the 2-3.  Syracuse had guards to keep up, big men who could punish MU, and played the best defense to beat MU.

Last year, MU could shoot and it was a close loss on the road. 

[willie warrior]

Boeheim is a dirtbag--never liked him--big time whiner.

[wadesworld]

Wow. It REALLY must be a dead time in the offseason

[APieperFan3]

Only team we haven't beaten in the Big East

[NCMUFan]

Yea, it is deadtime, but why not discuss Syracuse.  Boeheim is a great coach regardless of what you think of him.  He has put it to Marquette with superior coaching and players up to now.  Next year may be a different story.

[MUBurrow]

only team we haven't beaten, and it really hasn't been close. the 2009 game was without Dom, and if i recall correctly we weren't really in contention.  the closest thing about the game last year was the final score.  their zone defense must be a part of why they have always had our number, but I certainly cant explain it.

[groove]

I wish we had a Lacrosse team

[T-Bone]

2009 was the Senior day and we lost in OT.  Heartbreaking.
http://statsheet.com/mcb/games/2009/03/07/syracuse-86-marquette-79

More details to dig into:
http://statsheet.com/mcb/games/h2h/marquette_vs_syracuse

[MUfan12]

only team we haven't beaten, and it really hasn't been close. the 2009 game was without Dom, and if i recall correctly we weren't really in contention.

Acker had a bad TO at midcourt that led to a 3 point play on the other end. McNeal hit a 3 that put MU up one with like 20 seconds left. Cuse hit a FT to force OT.

[mikem91288]

Not really sure why the hating on Boeheim. I have much more respect for him compared to Pitino, Calhoun, or Huggins any day.

[Nukem2]

only team we haven't beaten, and it really hasn't been close. the 2009 game was without Dom, and if i recall correctly we weren't really in contention.  the closest thing about the game last year was the final score.  their zone defense must be a part of why they have always had our number, but I certainly cant explain it.

Your recollection is mistaken.  MU had the lead and the ball with seconds to go and Acker almost gifted the ball to Jonny flynn to push to OT.

[TomW1365]

There's no coincidence that we haven't beaten Syracuse considering that historically we've had difficulty against zone defenses... more so under Crean's monotonous offensive sets.  Passing the ball along the perimeter won't break a 2-3 zone unless you have lights out long range shooters.  I was a Crean fan for the most part other than his lack of adjustment to zone defenses.  I think that we finally have the right players to make Buzz's version of the motion offense effective against Syracuse.

[APieperFan3]

2009 was the Senior day and we lost in OT.  Heartbreaking.
http://statsheet.com/mcb/games/2009/03/07/syracuse-86-marquette-79

More details to dig into:
http://statsheet.com/mcb/games/h2h/marquette_vs_syracuse

I was sitting on the floor for that game and realized how INSANELY quick/strong with the ball Johnny Flynn was. The guy was getting WHEREVER he wanted to go, WHENEVER he wanted to. Not having James really hurt us defensively.

[HoopsMalone]

2009 was the Senior day and we lost in OT.  Heartbreaking.
http://statsheet.com/mcb/games/2009/03/07/syracuse-86-marquette-79

More details to dig into:
http://statsheet.com/mcb/games/h2h/marquette_vs_syracuse

The future of the Minnesota Timberwolves was on display.

[goodgreatgrand]

This season should be a W. I think they lost a lot at the end of the season with Johnson, Rautins and Onuaku. Granted, I think they will be even taller and longer this coming season than last season (which is key to a strong zone) but they are much younger and will have to depend on guys that didnt play much last year.

[Litehouse]

I wish we had a Lacrosse team

We do!  May not be D1, but we do have a team.
http://marquettelacrosse.net/

[chapman]

Not really sure why the hating on Boeheim. I have much more respect for him compared to Pitino, Calhoun, or Huggins any day.

Agree.  One of my favorite coaches, though he does whine a lot.

[chapman]

Only team we haven't beaten in the Big East

And we've actually beaten everyone else at least twice.  Louisville and WVU twice, everyone else 3 or more times.

[GoldenWarrior]

This season should be a W. I think they lost a lot at the end of the season with Johnson, Rautins and Onuaku. Granted, I think they will be even taller and longer this coming season than last season (which is key to a strong zone) but they are much younger and will have to depend on guys that didnt play much last year.

They seem to be the type of program that when people say these things they still come in and exceed expectations... look at last year!  Peopl were saying how much they lost in Flynn and that it was going to be a 'down' year for them, yet...

Regardless, I am sick of losing to them and hope we can beat em down this season.

[MUBurrow]

Your recollection is mistaken.  MU had the lead and the ball with seconds to go and Acker almost gifted the ball to Jonny flynn to push to OT.

I stand corrected.  The disappointment and sadness of how that season ended all just sort of blends together.  My bad.

[77ncaachamps]

- Cuse has been and always will be big, long, and athletic
- their zone has given us fits: drive in and you're in the trees, try to shoot and the long arms are on you
- our first win will be at te Bradley center

[goodgreatgrand]

They seem to be the type of program that when people say these things they still come in and exceed expectations... look at last year!  Peopl were saying how much they lost in Flynn and that it was going to be a 'down' year for them, yet...

True, but no one knew the type of impact Wes Johnson would have. Only Boeheim said they were going to be good. He said that about his team this year, too. He thinks they'll be top 15. I guess it's best to listen to him.

[CTWarrior]

Last year, MU could shoot and it was a close loss on the road. 

The final score was pretty close last year, but we never really had a chance to win.  Big finish to make the score very respectable.  I agree that we really owe them one or two.

[Jacks DC]

Losing to them by 5 on the road last year was pretty impressive.  'Cuse seem to lose a lot every year and just reload.  They have another great class coming in. 

I don't really think they disrespect Marquette or feel like we have no business being in the Big East, but let's face it, we've been competitive in Big East and they've been dominant.  I would love to beat them.