ESPN: MU-OSU blurb

[Windyplayer]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/89969/ohio-state-marquette-a-year-in-the-making

[Windyplayer]

Apparently, we're one dimensional.

[MU82]

Apparently, we're one dimensional.

Just read the story twice. I don't see where Katz even suggests we're one-dimensional, and he certainly doesn't say it outright.

He says we lost our starting guards, that Gardner is a load inside and that Buzz likes an aggressive, physical defense. Trying to figure out where the factual errors are there.

Isn't it enough when we actually are criticized? Do we have to look for criticism when it isn't there to fuel our "nobody respects Marquette" angst?

[T.V. Diener 34]

Just read the story twice. I don't see where Katz even suggests we're one-dimensional, and he certainly doesn't say it outright.

He says we lost our starting guards, that Gardner is a load inside and that Buzz likes an aggressive, physical defense. Trying to figure out where the factual errors are there.

Isn't it enough when we actually are criticized? Do we have to look for criticism when it isn't there to fuel our "nobody respects Marquette" angst?

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[Windyplayer]

Just read the story twice. I don't see where Katz even suggests we're one-dimensional, and he certainly doesn't say it outright.

He says we lost our starting guards, that Gardner is a load inside and that Buzz likes an aggressive, physical defense. Trying to figure out where the factual errors are there.

Isn't it enough when we actually are criticized? Do we have to look for criticism when it isn't there to fuel our "nobody respects Marquette" angst?

Yes, I read between the lines. All platitudes aside, the main focus is Gardener in the article and how OSU stops him. No mention of any other player. None. It's not a stretch to insinuate from the article that the author sees us as one-dimensional (and I don't care, that's his opinion--he may end up being right).

[MisterJaylenBrownMU]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/89969/ohio-state-marquette-a-year-in-the-making

Damn mainstream Ohio-biased media.  I agree, next time someone's going to write a short blurb on Marquette, I don't want to know how the two best players from each team will be guarded.  No, what the world wants to know is how John Dawson matches up with Amedeo Della Valle. 

[Windyplayer]

True. I understand the piece was indeed a short blurb, but they did mention Shannon Scott for them as well. All I'm asking for is a sprinkling of J Wilson or perhaps a little Mayo on top. Yes, I'm nitpicking, slow day at work.

[warriorchick]

Damn mainstream Ohio-biased media.  I agree, next time someone's going to write a short blurb on Marquette, I don't want to know how the two best players from each team will be guarded.  No, what the world wants to know is how John Dawson matches up with Amedeo Della Valle. 

*sigh* Hearing the name "Amedeo Della Valle" makes me wish there was more interest in the "coolest-named opponent" polls.

I believe that name is Italian for "God'sgift Achiuwa".

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

*sigh* Hearing the name "Amedeo Della Valle" makes me wish there was more interest in the "coolest-named opponent" polls.

I believe that name is Italian for "God'sgift Achiuwa".

I wonder who opponents would pick for Marquettes coolest name this year. We lost some quality names with Junior and Vander leaving.

[Golden Avalanche]

Yes, I read between the lines. All platitudes aside, the main focus is Gardener in the article and how OSU stops him. No mention of any other player. None. It's not a stretch to insinuate from the article that the author sees us as one-dimensional (and I don't care, that's his opinion--he may end up being right).

Don't do that.

[Coleman]

or perhaps a little Mayo on top. 

Like what you did there

[GGGG]

ANDY KATZ WENT TO UW-MADISON!!!  THIS IS JUST ANOTHER ONE OF HIS BADGER TRICKS TO MINIMIZE MARQUETTE.  I BET DIAMOND STONE IS GOING TO READ THIS AND GO TO MADISON NOW!!!

[WellsstreetWanderer]

I'm going outside right now to check the sky

[MerrittsMustache]

No mention of Pistol Pete Dawson? Katz should be expecting some hatemail from Ners.

[ATL MU Warrior]

No mention of Pistol Pete Dawson? Katz should be expecting some hatemail from Ners.

Nice.

[real chili 83]

I'm going outside right now to check the sky

LOL

[Windyplayer]

Oh boy, this has taken a turn for the worse.

[robertoc]

*sigh* Hearing the name "Amedeo Della Valle" makes me wish there was more interest in the "coolest-named opponent" polls.

I believe that name is Italian for "God'sgift Achiuwa".

I, for one, always enjoyed those polls!
personal faves - former Big Easters God Shammgod and Bubacar Aw.

[brandx]

No mention of Pistol Pete Dawson? Katz should be expecting some hatemail from Ners.

That's "Magic" Dawson to you.

[🏀]

ANDY KATZ WENT TO UW-MADISON!!!  THIS IS JUST ANOTHER ONE OF HIS BADGER TRICKS TO MINIMIZE MARQUETTE.  I BET DIAMOND STONE IS GOING TO READ THIS AND GO TO MADISON NOW!!!

[Nevada233]

That's "Magic" Dawson to you.

John Awesome Dawson .... Has a better ring to it. But sheesh let
The kid play. Its about to be Daw-sanity if this hype keeps building..
People so quick to shoot a player Down. I fully understand why kids 1 and done with college.
He's 2 games and 26 Minutes played into his career and gets crap from bloggers who couldnt play a lick of basketball themselves..
Im glad hes on our team.

[Nevada233]

No mention of Pistol Pete Dawson? Katz should be expecting some hatemail from Ners.

Lol

[2012 Warrior]

John Awesome Dawson ....

Or just John Dawsome?

[GGGG]

John Awesome Dawson .... Has a better ring to it. But sheesh let
The kid play. Its about to be Daw-sanity if this hype keeps building..
People so quick to shoot a player Down. I fully understand why kids 1 and done with college.
He's 2 games and 26 Minutes played into his career and gets crap from bloggers who couldnt play a lick of basketball themselves..
Im glad hes on our team.

Ugh...*no one* is hating on the kid.

Some of us just don't want to crown him after playing two games of college basketball against SWAC opponents. 

[MU82]

Ugh...*no one* is hating on the kid.

Some of us just don't want to crown him after playing two games of college basketball against SWAC opponents. 

Indeed.

I'm not ready to admit that Derrick Wilson is a high-major-caliber PG after watching him for two years, so I sure as heck am not ready to anoint John Dawson after two games.