Fs1 big East Tip Party

[Knight Commission]

Love the exposure, love the legitimacy of Rafferty, but it feels like a Tea Party Convention.   I get it but so overhyped it feels faked.  The first time Providence had this much airtime since Pitino.   Too forced.  I love this conference but let's be a little more CNN

[LastWarrior]

Have you been to a Tea Party convention?

[Knight Commission]

No but I have watched them.. This feels the same. Mcdermotts comment about trying to get Jay Bilas to respond to a tweet was regrettable. Like someone pandering to Chris Matthews while on Fox's O'reilly Factor.

[Chicos' Buzz Scandal Countdown]

Just the tip?

[GGGG]

I love this conference but let's be a little more CNN

So you don't want anyone to watch?

[WarriorDoc]

This is a dumb topic.  

It's supposed to be a fun event showcasing the teams.  To see where Marquette has come from barely having big games televised in the C-USA days to getting College Gameday to campus--and now having a 2-hour event dedicated to interviews, analysis, and a little fun?  Come on.  This board used to erupt seeing that Bilas and Raftery were calling the game. Now we have a preseason SHOW and you complain about little details.

[Knight Commission]

Rafferty just said that DePaul "Has a chance" and "Maybe it's their year".  He would never have said that last year.    Bothersome.   Let's stop with the BS.

[MU82]

Very difficult to watch. Very amateur feel. The interviews conducted by the guys in the studio, especially Raftery, are painful. And can people please stop trying to claim the BE "very well could be the best basketball conference in the country." Please.

I liked the MU segment, of course ... though it did remind me about how concerned I am about PG!

[Pakuni]

Definitive proof Scoopers will find a way to b*tch about everything.

[🏀]

Definitive proof Scoopers will find a way to b*tch about everything.

yup.

[JakeBarnes]

Here... I'll sum up the next few posts by emoticons.

 
 
 
 

Also:

[MU82]

Definitive proof Scoopers will find a way to b*tch about everything.

Guilty as charged.

Doesn't mean I'm wrong!

[WarriorDoc]

Very difficult to watch. Very amateur feel. The interviews conducted by the guys in the studio, especially Raftery, are painful. And can people please stop trying to claim the BE "very well could be the best basketball conference in the country." Please.

I liked the MU segment, of course ... though it did remind me about how concerned I am about PG!

You sound like a cranky old woman complaining about...well, everything.  Of course they're going to say it's the best conference, FOX has a vested interest in the perception of the BE.  

[GGGG]

Here... I'll sum up the next few posts by emoticons.

 
 
 
 

Also:

This is the most substantive post on Scoop that I have read today.

[MU82]

You sound like a cranky old woman complaining about...well, everything.  Of course they're going to say it's the best conference, FOX has a vested interest in the perception of the BE.  

And I have a vested emotional interest in Marquette. That doesn't mean I have to go on national TV and say Derrick Wilson is the best point guard in the country.

Now leave me alone. I've got to go adjust my hairnet.

[Logi4three]

Love it.  Great coverage and program.  Thanks FS1.

[MU82]

Plus, they got the tip time of the Ohio State game wrong (unless it's been changed again and the MU site has it wrong).

[WarriorDoc]

Plus, they got the tip time of the Ohio State game wrong (unless it's been changed again and the MU site has it wrong).

THE HORROR!!!!

[TomW1365]

Love it.  Great coverage and program.  Thanks FS1.

Couldn't agree more.  If some anonymous Scoopers (that post multiple times a day) don't have something nice to say, they can't wait to post it on this site.  I like the hype, can't get enough of Raferty, and I liked the content in tonight's Tip Party. For those who like to crap on all that is good, get a life you f'n critical douche internet nerds... maybe spend more time doing some critical thinking about your nonexistent/ugly/fat wives/girlfriends/right hands.  

[brandx]

Couldn't agree more.  If some anonymous Scoopers (that post multiple times a day) don't have something nice to say, they can't wait to post it on this site.  I like the hype, can't get enough of Raferty, and I liked the content in tonight's Tip Party. For those who like to crap on all that is good, get a life you f'n critical douche internet nerds... spend more time criticizing your nonexistent/ugly/fat wives/girlfriends/right hands.  

Not to say the post isn't too bright, but if you're gonna criticize something - you're not allowed to do the exact same thing in the SAME PARAGRAPH.

But back to the subject - this was simply an infomercial. Nothing more, nothing less. Just advertising 101.

[TomW1365]

Not to say the post isn't too bright, but if you're gonna criticize something - you're not allowed to do the exact same thing in the SAME PARAGRAPH.

But back to the subject - this was simply an infomercial. Nothing more, nothing less. Just advertising 101.

I get negative post and whiskey fatigue on Friday nights. 

[keefe]

Guilty as charged.

Doesn't mean I'm wrong!

Some guys will bitch about a blow job

[brandx]

I get negative post and whiskey fatigue on Friday nights. 

Even expensive whiskey will do that to you.

[wadesworld]

And I have a vested emotional interest in Marquette. That doesn't mean I have to go on national TV and say Derrick Wilson is the best point guard in the country.

Now leave me alone. I've got to go adjust my hairnet.

You want that to remain the best kept secret in America or what?

[JakeBarnes]

Next year FS1 should do live interviews of MUBB fans during Midnight Madness to ensure their coverage is up to par and avoid this disaster.  Suggestions to keep MUScoop happy:

- Include a "Bigs-Willie Style" section where he can talk about our need for bigs.

- Furthermore: a Chico's Corner with co-host, Hoopaloop. 

- Free throw practice

- Walking boot cam

- Mac and Homer doing some sideline work (actually, I wouldn't mind the interaction with people that actually cover the team and the in-studio guys..hell, give the PT guys a shot if the others won't do it)

- At least a 20 minute in-studio debate about college basketball being a bigs or guards game.

- Keefe providing analysis of the aerodynamics of Deonte

[Skatastrophy]

Couldn't agree more.  If some anonymous Scoopers (that post multiple times a day) don't have something nice to say, they can't wait to post it on this site.  I like the hype, can't get enough of Raferty, and I liked the content in tonight's Tip Party. For those who like to crap on all that is good, get a life you f'n critical douche internet nerds... maybe spend more time doing some critical thinking about your nonexistent/ugly/fat wives/girlfriends/right hands. 

Stuff like this needs to start getting collected into a drunken rants thread. Pure gold, Tom!

[Silkk the Shaka]

Some guys will bitch about a blow job

Dude teeth is the WORST

[barfolomew]

And I have a vested emotional interest in Marquette. That doesn't mean I have to go on national TV and say Derrick Wilson is the best point guard in the country.

Clearly, that is only because they haven't seen Davante run the point.

[bilsu]

I thought the program was good at promoting the league being tough.

[GooooMarquette]

- At least a 20 minute in-studio debate about college basketball being a bigs or guards game.

Better yet, a scrimmage.  The 5 best bigs in the conference vs the 5 best guards.   

[bradley center bat]

It was a great show on all 10 teams. I really like Rob Stone.

[keefe]

Dude teeth is the WORST

Actually, biting with teeth is worst

[mubb34]

Does anyone have a link to the BE Tip Party??? I didn't get the chance to watch it yesterday.

[MU82]

Jeesus H. Christ, folks ... yes, I criticized the show. What? Offering critiques is suddenly beyond the scope of Scoop?

From now on, must I say stuff like, "Wow, I'd be bothered by those turnovers but the way our handsome lads stood at attention during the national anthem makes the turnovers seem so unimportant"?

Oh well. I thought we could offer opinions here -- especially about lame TV productions -- without being branded as cranky old ladies. Whatevs.

[WarriorDoc]

Jeesus H. Christ, folks ... yes, I criticized the show. What? Offering critiques is suddenly beyond the scope of Scoop?

From now on, must I say stuff like, "Wow, I'd be bothered by those turnovers but the way our handsome lads stood at attention during the national anthem makes the turnovers seem so unimportant"?

Oh well. I thought we could offer opinions here -- especially about lame TV productions -- without being branded as cranky old ladies. Whatevs.

The problem is that you just come off as a pretentious internet douche that expects absolute perfection in a b-ball conference that has literally not played a game, and a network that launched 2 months ago.  I think it's perfectly fair to express opinions on here, but I think when you're so far off base people are going to tell you to shut up like in this topic.

[brandx]

The problem is that you just come off as a pretentious internet douche that expects absolute perfection in a b-ball conference that has literally not played a game, and a network that launched 2 months ago.  I think it's perfectly fair to express opinions on here, but I think when you're so far off base people are going to tell you to shut up like in this topic.

Sorry - gotta agree with MU82 here.

I understand the show is really about FS1's production of Big East basketball rather than the games themselves, but they could at least be semi-realistic with some of the hype.

Raftery is one of my favorite color commentators and he has always shown a fondness for Marquette and for Buzz, so I expect that once he is back courtside - the quality will go up.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

Some guys will bitch about a blow job

Izzo used to.

[Nukem2]

Izzo used to.

Come on little boys, lets keep it clean here....

[MU82]

The problem is that you just come off as a pretentious internet douche that expects absolute perfection in a b-ball conference that has literally not played a game, and a network that launched 2 months ago.  I think it's perfectly fair to express opinions on here, but I think when you're so far off base people are going to tell you to shut up like in this topic.

I don't expect absolute perfection. I expect a more watchable production.

Others disagreed with me and thought it was a good show. If they were right, it certainly wouldn't be the first time I was wrong.

One thing I don't do is call my fellow Scoopers "pretentious internet douches" or any other childish names. I'm just a fan with an opinion, as is everybody else here.

Personal attacks and name-calling over the opinions I espoused seems ridiculous and over-the-top. But go ahead, prove how manly you are and call me a doo-doo head. I've been called a lot worse by a lot better person than you.

[4everwarriors]

Izzo used to.

Word is TC isn't good at nothin'.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Well this thread went well. hahaha

[79Warrior]

I don't expect absolute perfection. I expect a more watchable production.

Others disagreed with me and thought it was a good show. If they were right, it certainly wouldn't be the first time I was wrong.

One thing I don't do is call my fellow Scoopers "pretentious internet douches" or any other childish names. I'm just a fan with an opinion, as is everybody else here.

Personal attacks and name-calling over the opinions I espoused seems ridiculous and over-the-top. But go ahead, prove how manly you are and call me a doo-doo head. I've been called a lot worse by a lot better person than you.

My brother is a producer at ESPN and he agrees with your sentiment. The production value was really weak. Surprising for a network like Fox.

[MU82]

My brother is a producer at ESPN and he agrees with your sentiment. The production value was really weak. Surprising for a network like Fox.

Obviously, your brother is a pretentious internet douche.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Dude teeth is the WORST

a comma reallllyyyy would have helped you out there, bro.   

[Eldon]

a comma reallllyyyy would have helped you out there, bro.   

LMAO niiiiice catch

[Silkk the Shaka]

a comma reallllyyyy would have helped you out there, bro.   

haha touche

[hdog1017]

It was fine. I knew it was going to be a 2 hour commercial for the Big East Basketball Season.  It wasn't going to be like an episode of Frontline on PBS. 

[bradley center bat]

Raft on Sunday, Nov 3rd will have a show on FS1.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Raft on Sunday, Nov 3rd will have a show on FS1.

FS1 needs to follow Raff around for a night on the town in each of the BE cities.

[keefe]

FS1 needs to follow Raff around for a night on the town in each of the BE cities.

Is he known to light his hair on fire?

[Knight Commission]

The Preview show is much better this year than last. A lot more CNN like.