Murr. State v. Colo. State Game thread

[Benny B]

CSU's coach is either on happy pills or he is the most laid back coach I've ever seen in a tournament halftime interview.

[jesmu84]

i forgot we get to stare at that gross sideline reporter for some of the games. i just lost my appetite

leslie visser?

[San Diego Warrior]

I think we're way to athetic and skilled for either of these teams.  Crowder will have a field day.

BYU does not have the speed to stay with us.

[muguru]

Because a team with size and two great players as well as shooters scares me more than two teams smaller than us..........means I need to relax? Take your own advice.

What size?? North Carolina has size, Kansas has size, Ohio State has size. BYU has a couple players not much bigger than MU's tallest guys. If you are worried about this game, than you don't have a lot of faith in the team. As i said, just show up to the arena, and it's a "W".

[rocky_warrior]

This team is uber talented, and all they have to do is make sure the bus doesn't crash on the way to the arena, and they will be playing next weekend. If they aren't.....than I will be done with MU BB. Yes, that's right.

Am I missing sarcasm here, or are you legitimately losing your marbles?

[PGsHeroes32]

What size?? North Carolina has size, Kansas has size, Ohio State has size. BYU has a couple players not much bigger than MU's tallest guys. If you are worried about this game, than you don't have a lot of faith in the team. As i said, just show up to the arena, and it's a "W".

LOL. Ok.

[Dawson Rental]

Am I missing sarcasm here, or are you legitimately losing your marbles?

marbles, going, going, gone....

[Benny B]

The only "size" that any of MSU, CSU or BYU has is either a non-contributor or in a role-playing capacity.

But then, I don't consider anything under 6-10 "size."  And anyone who has paid attention to MU basketball over the past 4 years should agree.

6-9 power forwards MU can handle; 7-0 centers are a different story.

[chapman]

i forgot we get to stare at that gross sideline reporter for some of the games. i just lost my appetite

leslie visser?

Yeah, she's way past her prime.  Like a legit 20 years past.  We have the AARP announcing crew with Lundquist (71), Raftery (68), and Visser (58).  No hate on Raftery though. 

[muguru]

The only "size" that any of MSU, CSU or BYU has is either a non-contributor or in a role-playing capacity.

But then, I don't consider anything under 6-10 "size."  And anyone who has paid attention to MU basketball over the past 4 years should agree.

6-9 power forwards MU can handle; 7-0 centers are a different story.

This +1,0000. I think people are so used to MU being "small" that they forget MU also has a couple guys in the 6'7-6'9" range. They can match that. UCONN's size wasn't a problem, and they have guys that are almost 7'0".

[lab_warrior]

We should be able to destroy either one of these teams and eat their livers.

+1

[lab_warrior]

That Daniel dude has an EPIC afro.  Great hustle.

[mwbauer7]

Somewhat peculiar officiating so far this half... Was it similar in the 1st half?

[Niv Berkowitz]

People need to relax. It's sickening to me, how paranoid and worried MU fans are all the time. It always seems no one has any faith in them, and don't believe they are as good as what they are. I'm tired of that. It happens every year. Could BYU beat them?? Sure, anything is possible, but it's more likely I get elected POTUS in the next election.

If MU loses in Louisville, than In all honesty, perhaps Buzz should come under a lot of scrutiny. there is ZERO reason given the draw they have that they shouldn't be in the Sweet 16, minimum.

Dude, it's the friggin' NCAA Tournament. Of COURSE everyone is on edge. There's no tomorrow if you lose. So right now, it's a bunch of "what if we play bad" worry. It's natural.

[jesmu84]

looks like Murray just pulled away.

[lab_warrior]

"Basket GOOD..."  --Verne Lundquist.  

OOF.  Try to keep up, big guy.

[ecompt]

Murray State is not playing like a 6 seed. 30-1 and they got a 6? Should have been a 4.

[AlumKCof93]

Murray State is off to an 18-2 run to start the 2nd half.

[mu_hilltopper]

What is the deal with all the slipping (mostly by CSU) .. is the floor that slick?  MU should put on some cleats.

[LAZER]

Murray St 6-17 from the line

[Skatastrophy]

It's going to be a home game for BYU today.  Those Murray St fans are going to stick around and you know they're not going to root for us...

[LAZER]

18-7 foul margin in favor of Murray St

[jesmu84]

Murray with the win. Much better second half played by them. They don't scare me much at all based on that game though.

Although, I'm glad they won. I'd hate to "pull a wisconsin" and knock off all higher seeds to an elite eight or something.

[MerrittsMustache]

CSU's guards were brutal today. Way too many unforced errors.

Prediction: Marquette 84, BYU 67

[Nukem2]

CSU really does not pass the eye test for an NCAA team.  A number of more worthy teams in the NIT.  Murray started slow keeping it close for a bit.