Butler game thread

[77ncaachamps]

Deonte having a bad game so far 0 pts 2 fouls. Wonder if he is trying too hard on D. Can't see the game following on radio broadcast.

I miss ESPN3.

[PGsHeroes32]

So probably no JJJ in Gtown Monday as well.

[ChicosBailBonds]

If Gillin was still coaching he wouldn't think Burr is the best official in the country.   He must be referring to Australia back country!!!    

I think he said one of the best.  He's slipped, but the man has reffed some big games.

Tim Higgins called him the best ref that ever lived....one man's opinion.

16 Final Fours, and 7 national title games is nothing to sneeze at.  That didn't happen on accident.

[AirPunches]

JJJ hurt and some one pointed out he didn't make the trip.

I said that. He actually did make the trip. In sweat suit.

[ronald dragon]

I was just watching some highlights and Pitt still has the Big East logo on its court....

[willie warrior]

Nice ball movement and set for the 3 by JWil.

Last 2 rebounds by Ox have been athletic and aggressive

Ox cannot rebound according to a number of people on this board. Must be that is why he leads the team.

[NersEllenson]

Dawson with rought start.  Starts with a bad entry pass turnover, then leaves Barlow wide open for 3 in order to double-team... Scouting report.

I'm sure Dawson WAS following the scouting report - doubling the post...as Buzz always wants to protect the paint first...Buzz didn't yank him after Barlow hit the 3 - and as short of leash as Dawson's been - tells me he played that possession to the scouting report.  As for turnover..yep...forced a pass in to Davante...nonetheless, Dawson getting his 90 second stints of action...hard to do much in that time.

But, Derrick has played better this game - in my opinion playing his best game of the year actually - playing with far more aggression/tempo than he has been.  Can live with the turnover he made when trying to push ball up the court to force the action...just want to see him play aggressively...which includes shooting 3's.

[forgetful]

I miss ESPN3.

I must be one of the only ones happy with the switch to FOX.  This is the first season in a while where I have been able to watch every single game on TV.  Previous seasons games would be blacked out for random reasons (live no where near milwaukee) and be forced to watch them on the computer.

Only complaint this year is that I don't have CBSSN in HD.  

[muballin22]

The Oxtule lineup is hurting more than it is helping right now. Taking Ox away from the basket on a lot of possessions and Butler is backing into the paint. The one possession, it was just D. Wilson and Ox rotating back and forth across the top of the key and then D. Wilson putting up an awful shot from the corner because the shot clock was expiring. If Ox gets down low, we are scoring at a great rate whether it is him or another open look.

[The Process]

The hard on these announcers have for Jim Burr is really bothering me.

Another episode of the Jim Burr Show rolls on. Ugh.

[PGsHeroes32]

The Oxtule lineup is hurting more than it is helping right now. Taking Ox away from the basket on a lot of possessions and Butler is backing into the paint. The one possession, it was just D. Wilson and Ox rotating back and forth across the top of the key and then D. Wilson putting up an awful shot from the corner because the shot clock was expiring. If Ox gets down low, we are scoring at a great rate whether it is him or another open look.

I disagree that it's hurting. We got off to another solid start today due to that.

You cannot go back to having Jamil with 4 guys who can't score well on there own. Adding Ox gives more options and opens things up.

[Newsdreams]

I must be one of the only ones happy with the switch to FOX.  This is the first season in a while where I have been able to watch every single game on TV.  Previous seasons games would be blacked out for random reasons (live no where near milwaukee) and be forced to watch them on the computer.

Only complaint this year is that I don't have CBSSN in HD.  

Don't get CBSSN  

[WarriorDoc]

I must be one of the only ones happy with the switch to FOX.  This is the first season in a while where I have been able to watch every single game on TV.  Previous seasons games would be blacked out for random reasons (live no where near milwaukee) and be forced to watch them on the computer.

Only complaint this year is that I don't have CBSSN in HD.  

I recognize the FOX deal is overall good from a dollars standpoint, but I miss ESPN3 as well.  At least you could have SOME means to watch every game, even if it was just on your PC.  With the new FOX deal, if the game isn't on Fox Sports or Fox on TV, I can't watch it.  My cable provider (Verizon) isn't signed up with Fox Sports Go so I can't stream anything.  I don't get CBSSN and frankly I'm not going to pay an extra $10 a month for two Marquette games.  

[muballin22]

I disagree that it's hurting. We got off to another solid start today due to that.

You cannot go back to having Jamil with 4 guys who can't score well on there own. Adding Ox gives more options and opens things up.

If you take Ox away from the basket and keep him high, it blocks the lane for any type of dribble drive penetration. If Otule is out and Gardner is low, you can go inside and have a much higher percentage rate of scoring because of his playmaking ability from the post. If Otule is in, Ox has to play on top because Otule away from the basket really adds nothing except that hand off play which doesn't work because of our lack of shooters who can create space.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Nice to hear WE ARE MARQUETTE over the broadcast on the road

[PGsHeroes32]

I agree with you but Otule is always going to start due to the tip and starting with defense.

Therefore you have to play them together to start games or you risk stagnant offense.

Ox went to work right away today and it opend drives for Derrick


Derrick with another nice floater off glass.

[LloydMooresLegs]

Another drive for DWil.  Nice.  Think I heard another slash reference there, though.  

[tower912]

Todd needs to wake up.   Derrick has looked solid.   Deonte has as many fouls as minutes, can't have that.  I'm not a fan of the Oxtule line-up.   Gardner needs to be on the low block or the wide post.     Can't do that with CO in the game.   Plus, Gardner won't feed him from the high post.  

[ecompt]

Could Juan and Mayo have been any less effective that half?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

THomas was there miles ahead of Woods. Charge not a block

[PGsHeroes32]

Butler leaving a lot of points at the line.

[forgetful]

These may be the most annoying announcers I have ever heard.

[PGsHeroes32]

Derrick tried to force that pass too much.

[LloydMooresLegs]

Liked DWil hustle after that turnover.

[muballin22]

I agree with you but Otule is always going to start due to the tip and starting with defense.

Therefore you have to play them together to start games or you risk stagnant offense.

Ox went to work right away today and it opend drives for Derrick


Derrick with another nice floater off glass.

I guess I just don't put much stock in winning the tip as a game changer and Otule's D is valuable, but in a game where the opponent has zero size, it isn't a must have, especially with Jamil guarding Butler's best player.

But if its working in spurts and getting good looks, I can't argue. Just looking at a few key possessions where it was an empty trip because Gardner was floating around the 3 line which is not where he needs to be and down the line it might not be the best offensive option.