Marquette vs UW-Madison game

[4everwarriors]

Z F-B will be there.

Hostin' the pre and post game get together at your crib this again year? For all you newbies, F*ckin' does a  great job with this. PM him for the address and as always he accomodates all those who need a place to crash til morning. What a dude.

[MU_LOL]

For those who live outside of Wisconsin, why in the world is this game only televised the BE Network??!?

Frustrating.

[GGGG]

Its on BTN because Dec 3 is a huge college football day so ESPN is probably not interested. Isn't the game a week earlier than previous years?  I don't recall conflicts with football other than D2 or D3 playoffs.

[brewcity77]

Its on BTN because Dec 3 is a huge college football day so ESPN is probably not interested. Isn't the game a week earlier than previous years?  I don't recall conflicts with football other than D2 or D3 playoffs.

It is...usually it's the second Saturday in December. I don't know why, but the date for the Green Bay game was set as Dec 10 before the UW date was announced. On the positive, it should mean more tickets available for Marquette fans.

[VanderBabyBlue]

Badger football is back in the driver's seat for getting to the B10 title game that's the same day.  In that case, there will be very little statewide interest in this game.  It should make tickets very easy to get though for us, and I'd expect a much bigger visitor showing than normal. 

I have tickets to this one but will be selling them the second the football team clinches a spot in Indy for the title game, as I imagine many Wisconsin football fans will be doing as well.  It's simply a much bigger game.

[Silkk the Shaka]

Badger football is back in the driver's seat for getting to the B10 title game that's the same day.  In that case, there will be very little statewide interest in this game.  It should make tickets very easy to get though for us, and I'd expect a much bigger visitor showing than normal. 

I have tickets to this one but will be selling them the second the football team clinches a spot in Indy for the title game, as I imagine many Wisconsin football fans will be doing as well.  It's simply a much bigger game.

Assuming you go to Marquette, no it's not.

[JD]

Assuming you go to Marquette, no it's not.

Even if you don't go to Marquette.  I personally prefer college basketball over any other sport to watch.  (Especially Becky football, years and years filled with hopes and empty promises.)

[ringout]

Assuming you go to Marquette, no it's not.

Love Bucky football.  Great fall atmosphere.  That being said, I will be in the Kohlhole decked out in Blue.

Let's Go Warriors!!

[94Warrior]

I will be at the game.  Just landed 2 rooms at the Hilton Monona Terrace for $54 each as a Hotwire Hot Rate.  It's the 3.5 Star Spectacular Savings hotel near the Capitol if you are interested.  Regular rate was $123.

Also, there's a Groupon for $116 to stay at the Concourse (includes a $50 gift card at the hotel restaurant).  Regular rate was about $140.

The more MU fans in Madison that night, the better!

[MUMac]

I will be at the game.  Just landed 2 rooms at the Hilton Monona Terrace for $54 each as a Hotwire Hot Rate.  It's the 3.5 Star Spectacular Savings hotel near the Capitol if you are interested.  Regular rate was $123.

Also, there's a Groupon for $116 to stay at the Concourse (includes a $50 gift card at the hotel restaurant).  Regular rate was about $140.

The more MU fans in Madison that night, the better!

Hilton over the Concourse any day of the week.  Have dinner down the street at Paisans.  For a more formal dinner, I recommend Delmanico's.  The Great Dane is excellent to eat and drink.  All within walking distance of the Hilton.

[GoMarquette32]

Buck the Fadgers

[GoMarquette32]

Lets raid madison and get those we are marquette chants going during the whole game!

[Freeport Warrior]

I will be at the game.  Just landed 2 rooms at the Hilton Monona Terrace for $54 each as a Hotwire Hot Rate.  It's the 3.5 Star Spectacular Savings hotel near the Capitol if you are interested.

Made my night. Just booked it for $53. Thanks much.

Watching Badgers on espn3 -- freshman Ben Brust had 4 threes in the first 10 minutes. Zero perimeter D, but still.

[GoMarquette32]

We need to guard the three. Looks like that is the only thing they can do  in yet another year.

[jeffreyweee]

Made my night. Just booked it for $53. Thanks much.

Watching Badgers on espn3 -- freshman Ben Brust had 4 threes in the first 10 minutes. Zero perimeter D, but still.

He played last year in at least a few games. I played soccer with him and he really shouldn't be a problem for MU's super athletic guards. I was both quicker and faster than Brust and let's just say Vander would run circles around me.

[GGGG]

How many years have we been saying that? 

Those guards don't beat people off the dribble.  They are set shooters.  And their offense is designed to get them the ball for free looks.

[cheebs09]

I've been watching the second half and they don't look very good. They had a 7 minute scoring drought early on in the second half. I'm sure they are much better than they are showing, but they look like they will live and die by the 3 point shot. There isn't much scoring inside and Colgate isn't very good. Badgers defense looks solid, but Colgate doesn't have much of a threat on offense.

Granted this is one game that isn't very competitive, and I missed the first half where I'm guessing they played a lot better. If we are able to limit their open threes, limit offensive rebounds and stay out of foul trouble (tough to do there) we should be in good shape. The problem is we don't do those first two very well so far.

[GGGG]

The problem with the swing is that it is too much based on the 3 point shot.  That is usually why they play well at home...but their offense can look terrible on the road or at neutral sites.  For instance, last year's starting small forward, Tim Jarmuz, took 105 shots last year...89 from the 3.  Seriously...their starting "3" took only 16 two point shots last year.

[cheebs09]

Is that how the swing is supposed to be in its truest form? I thought the big benefit was to have guys like Harris and Taylor (both Kam and Jordan) who could post their man up down low? I agree, that's what it has turned into the last few years, but just wondering if that's how it always was. I thought it functioned best with a guy like Butch who could shoot from outside and draw his man away and with guards who were taller and bigger that had post games. Basically making the defense guard in uncomfortable positions. The only swing I see is them swinging it around the perimeter.

[GGGG]

You are correct, but they just haven't had that type of player lately....the Freddie Owens or Alando Tucker types that can post.  Their guards have been more of the Bohannon or Gasser variety... 

But solid outside shooting is very important in the swing.  They just haven't had the inside game to counteract it lately.