Thanks from Creighton

[Jaysfan]

Sorry about what's going to happen Tuesday  but I wanted to say thanks for all MU's support over the last year, both from the fanbase and from the administration.

Without that support you might be playing Dayton in 48 hours, which would have really sucked for both of us.

So, thanks, and hopefully this is the kickoff to a great new rivalry!

[Blackhat]

Like no way dude.   Go Warriors.

[We R Final Four]

Yeah, no Dayton please.

[Jay Bee]

Looking forward to a tradition of playing traditionals!

[Galway Eagle]

What's a Dayton?  It kinda sounds like a place basketball goes to die. 

[chapman]

What's a Dayton?  It kinda sounds like a place basketball goes to die. 

They know what the NCAA tournament feels like....they host eight teams in their arena every year.

[murara1994]

Sorry for what's about to happen when you realize that Big East teams play defense.

[MuMark]

I wouldn't think the Bluejays are real afraid of our D...Creighton's offense is better.....They are the 4th best offense in the country per Pomeroy.

The question really is...is MU's O better then Creighton's D?

We are going to find out..............

Sorry for what's about to happen when you realize that Big East teams play defense.

[MUfan12]

Sorry for what's about to happen when you realize that Big East teams play defense.

How is anyone this confident, given how poorly MU guards the three?

Good shooters, fired up crowd, and MU playing against a non-cupcake all adds up to a Creighton win. And it won't be close.

[murara1994]

Not confident but there's something to the fact that this is the Big East not the Missouri Valley.

Has Creighton even played a competent defensive team this year?

[murara1994]

And awfully arrogant for a  Creighton fan to be so presumptuous on the eve of debuting in a real conference against a team who's been through some crap.

[Jaysfan]

And awfully arrogant for a  Creighton fan to be so presumptuous on the eve of debuting in a real conference against a team who's been through some crap.

I'm sorry there's no playful banter icon.  Lighten up.

[Jay Bee]

Not confident but there's something to the fact that this is the Big East not the Missouri Valley.

Has Creighton even played a competent defensive team this year?

Creighton has lost to the two best defensive teams they have played this year (although they put up a ton of points on San Diego St.... against GW they didn't shoot well from 3.. which spells disaster for them most nights).

[MUfan12]

I'm sorry there's no playful banter icon.  Lighten up.

Don't let that guy bother you. The original post was appreciated.

Glad you guys are in the Big East with us.

[MUDPT]

As Pomeroy believes, it's not necessarily your 3 point defense that is important, it's the amount of 3 pointers you allow to be taken.  Basically, teams have no control over their defensive 3 point percentage.  Currently Marquette is 297 in 3GA/FGA defensively (high number is worst).  Creighton is 11 offensively.  

[ChicosBailBonds]

I'm sorry there's no playful banter icon.  Lighten up.

Good luck...you are a welcome addition to the new Big East.  We'll have our hands full on Tuesday. 

[keefe]

I'm sorry there's no playful banter icon.  Lighten up.

http://www.doctornerdlove.com/2012/08/banter-without-pretty boy/

[Buzz Williams' Spillproof Chiclets Cup]

How is anyone this confident, given how poorly MU guards the three?

Good shooters, fired up crowd, and MU playing against a non-cupcake all adds up to a Creighton win. And it won't be close.

Tuesday's game reminds me of this. http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=260030269

In this melodrama I've already cast Doug McDermott in the Steve Novak role.

[murara1994]

Don't let that guy bother you. The original post was appreciated.

Glad you guys are in the Big East with us.

I like Creighton too.  Glad they are in the Big East.  But stop being an pretty boy. Creighton hasn't done anything to deserve the benefit of the doubt in conference play. it's not as easy as just showing up.

[MUfan12]

I like Creighton too.  Glad they are in the Big East.  But stop being an pretty boy. Creighton hasn't done anything to deserve the benefit of the doubt in conference play. it's not as easy as just showing up.

Be a dick to a guy after a good natured post on our board, and I'm the a-hole? Right.

And they absolutely deserve the benefit of the doubt. They have a strong program, and this league ain't what it was. Right now, they're better than Marquette. As is Villanova. The rest, we'll see.

[Eldon]

I like Creighton too.  Glad they are in the Big East.  But stop being an pretty boy. Creighton hasn't done anything to deserve the benefit of the doubt in conference play. it's not as easy as just showing up.

You sound like a 2006 UConn fan.

[MU82]

I'm sorry there's no playful banter icon.  Lighten up.

Don't listen to the negative faction here that would get pissed off if you said, "Good morning." It's fun to get stuff stirred up.

As for where the teams rank in various Pomeroy stats ... good thing for the Warriors that our lads get to take on opposing basketball players rather than Ken Pomeroy.

[keefe]

You sound like a 2006 UConn fan.

[Markusquette]

Really like the Jays and their team.  Got some really quality players and McDermott is one of my favorites to watch.  Unfortunately I think he may be one of my least favorites to watch come tomorrow 

[wadesworld]

Tuesday's game reminds me of this. http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=260030269

In this melodrama I've already cast Doug McDermott in the Steve Novak role.

Except MU was young, unranked, and didn't look to have a fighting chance going into the game. Not even a comparable situation.