The most exciting moment to be a Marquette fan

[TheBurrEffect]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btk8Mx8qnf0

Literally the best atmosphere I've ever had for a Marquette game (I was like 12 when Marquette went to the final four in 03)

[HouWarrior]

I was at the Omni in Atlanta, and I was "like" 20, when a Butch Lee floor length pass was thrown in by Jerome Whitehead over the desperate reach of Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell...the buzzer sounded...YEEEEEEESSSSSS...MY GOD ... we were heading to THE game...with a real chance to win it ALL (unlike '74 when our chances seemed less likely)....

This single moment was the most exciting moment to be a Marquette BB fan...hands down.

http://www.examiner.com/article/jerome-whitehead-and-the-shot-that-saved-mu-s-championship-season

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5u8JuNltiw

[MU82]

Rivers' half-court shot beats ND. (If you mean moment witnessed in person.)

Hard to top Whitehead's shot if you mean overall.

[muhoops1]

It's all a matter of perspective, age and generation.  We are all prone to hyperbole when recounting our days of glory.

My Freshman year was the dawn of the Bob Dukiet era or as most would consider the Dark Ages of MU Basketball.  My glory moment would be the victory over DePaul at home in '89.  It was on ABC and the student section rushed the court,

[muwarrior69]

I was at the Omni in Atlanta, and I was "like" 20, when a Butch Lee floor length pass was thrown in by Jerome Whitehead over the desperate reach of Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell...the buzzer sounded...YEEEEEEESSSSSS...MY GOD ... we were heading to THE game...with a real chance to win it ALL (unlike '74 when our chances seemed less likely)....

This single moment was the most exciting moment to be a Marquette BB fan...hands down.

http://www.examiner.com/article/jerome-whitehead-and-the-shot-that-saved-mu-s-championship-season

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5u8JuNltiw

Nothing else is even close; but to those not born then I get it.

[Nukem2]

I was at the Omni in Atlanta, and I was "like" 20, when a Butch Lee floor length pass was thrown in by Jerome Whitehead over the desperate reach of Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell...the buzzer sounded...YEEEEEEESSSSSS...MY GOD ... we were heading to THE game...with a real chance to win it ALL (unlike '74 when our chances seemed less likely)....

This single moment was the most exciting moment to be a Marquette BB fan...hands down.

http://www.examiner.com/article/jerome-whitehead-and-the-shot-that-saved-mu-s-championship-season

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5u8JuNltiw

Was there as well.  Of course, that final moment on the following Monday night was rather memorable as well... 

[GooooMarquette]

As another older fan who was at the Omni, I certainly agree that the Lee to Whitehead play was right up there.  And up until that moment, it was by far the most exciting moment to be a Marquette fan.  But for me, the bigger "moment" came during the last minute against UNC when it hit me that we were actually going to win the NC.  I get goosebumps just typing about it.

[mujivitz06]

Nothing else is even close; but to those not born then I get it.

LMAO nothing?? Nothing is "even close" except actually winning the CHAMPIONSHIP 2 days later.....

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

For moments I witnessed it had to be wades dunk against Kentucky in the 2003 elite eight. The entire arena was rocking, not a single butt was in its seat...well...except for one's belonging to Kentucky fans

[4everwarriors]

Watchin' Lisa Dooley and Gail Pudvan gyrate as cheerleaders.

[Les Nessman]

For moments I witnessed it had to be wades dunk against Kentucky in the 2003 elite eight. The entire arena was rocking, not a single butt was in its seat...well...except for one's belonging to Kentucky fans

Agreed. I was there in the fifth row behind the basket on the other side of the floor. I thought the roof was going to come down on the super dome when he went up and threw that down.

[HouWarrior]

Agreed. I was there in the fifth row behind the basket on the other side of the floor. I thought the roof was going to come down on the super dome when he went up and threw that down.

This game was in Minnesota. The Superdome is in New Orleans, site of the Final four

[WellsstreetWanderer]

For anyone who saw it,  the Lee to Whitehead floor-length pass and put in has to be the ultimate exciting moment. 

[real chili 83]

Rivers' half-court shot beats ND. (If you mean moment witnessed in person.)

Hard to top Whitehead's shot if you mean overall.

#1 Taking down Kentucky

#2 Doc's half court shot to be ND

[GGGG]

It's all a matter of perspective, age and generation.  We are all prone to hyperbole when recounting our days of glory.

My Freshman year was the dawn of the Bob Dukiet era or as most would consider the Dark Ages of MU Basketball.  My glory moment would be the victory over DePaul at home in '89.  It was on ABC and the student section rushed the court,

I'm pretty sure that was Notre Dame.

[real chili 83]

#1 Taking down Kentucky

#2 Doc's half court shot to be ND

#3 Sitting in my BIL's (who is prez of the UW Alumni Association) seats in the Kohl Center anytime we beat Bucky.  Even though he is prez of UW's alumni association, he is a really good guy.  One of the exceptions for Bucky fans.   

[frozena pizza]

Agreed. I was there in the fifth row behind the basket on the other side of the floor. I thought the roof was going to come down on the super dome when he went up and threw that down.

I'll never forget that game and the sight of Wade putting his finger in the air as he let go of the rim.  I was so sure we were going to get killed in that game I watched it alone in my apartment and literally jumped off the couch at that point.  Then I watched the Final Four game with about 30 people and barely said a word to anyone.

[GGGG]

Agreed. I was there in the fifth row behind the basket on the other side of the floor. I thought the roof was going to come down on the super dome when he went up and threw that down.

Metrodome.

[wadesworld]

I'll never forget that game and the sight of Wade putting his finger in the air as he let go of the rim.  I was so sure we were going to get killed in that game I watched it alone in my apartment and literally jumped off the couch at that point.  Then I watched the Final Four game with about 30 people and barely said a word to anyone.

If you are referring to the specific Wade dunk they are talking about (there were many in that game, at least 3 that I can specifically recall and may have been more), I think they were talking about a different dunk than the one you are.  You are referring to the complete breakaway, reverse dunk from the runout.  The one they were referring to, I believe, is the one in transition that a few Kentucky players actually got back enough on defense to foul Wade, as Wade dunked right over Marquis Estill (who had talked trash about Robert Jackson before the game, and then Jackson put up 24 and 11...still one of the most underrated games in MU history in my time on Earth).

[GGGG]

If you are referring to the specific Wade dunk they are talking about (there were many in that game, at least 3 that I can specifically recall and may have been more), I think they were talking about a different dunk than the one you are.  You are referring to the complete breakaway, reverse dunk from the runout.  The one they were referring to, I believe, is the one in transition that a few Kentucky players actually got back enough on defense to foul Wade, as Wade dunked right over Marquis Estill (who had talked trash about Robert Jackson before the game, and then Jackson put up 24 and 11...still one of the most underrated games in MU history in my time on Earth).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlymqXcruCU

"Send it in medium-sized fella!"

[wadesworld]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlymqXcruCU

"Send it in medium-sized fella!"

Yup, amazing.

Also amazing was the one he got after picking up a loose ball.  Just a broad jump in traffic and throws it down.

[ttheisen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlymqXcruCU

"Send it in medium-sized fella!"

That is my moment.  I remember the exact spot in the Denver bar I was watching that game from.  Not only the power of that dunk, but the energy of Jackson on grabbing the loose ball, and Diener pushing it up the court.  That was the first moment where I knew we were beating Kentucky.

[wadesworld]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRT70gflGLM

Wow.  5:02.  I forgot about that dunk.  Edit: And 6:40.  5 dunks, 4 of them in traffic and 1 runout.  Pretty incredible.

So many awesome moments in that game.  Wade's dunks.  Novak making it rain.  Diener's steal in the backcourt and dish to Jackson, then grabbing the ball after the make and slamming it down onto the endline (5:30...Wojo would appreciate that one I think).  Diener throwing the pass to Novak on his last 3 and throwing his hands up for the 3 pointer before Novak even releases it (7:19).

[muhoops1]

I'm pretty sure that was Notre Dame.

They had actually beaten both teams that year...1st time in a long time.

[77ncaachamps]

I was at the Omni in Atlanta, and I was "like" 20, when a Butch Lee floor length pass was thrown in by Jerome Whitehead over the desperate reach of Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell...the buzzer sounded...YEEEEEEESSSSSS...MY GOD ... we were heading to THE game...with a real chance to win it ALL (unlike '74 when our chances seemed less likely)....

This single moment was the most exciting moment to be a Marquette BB fan...hands down.

http://www.examiner.com/article/jerome-whitehead-and-the-shot-that-saved-mu-s-championship-season

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5u8JuNltiw

The Great Irony in your statement, of course, is that the Warriors were in danger of even making the 1977 NCAA Field.