Author Topic: Friar musings (Read 15438 times)

tower912 · « **on:** February 10, 2016, 08:43:22 PM »

1. Duane was bad tonight.
2. Tale of two halves for Traci.
3. Bentil. A brute.
4. Luke's foul trouble influenced the game immensely. And 2 of them were ridiculously bad calls.
5. Haanif, Traci, Sandy, Henry, Sandy. That lineup had a great streak.
6. Some great defense, some embarrassing lapses.
7. Henry so bad from distance, so good close in. We're going to miss him when he's gone.
8. Just once, I would like to feel like Marquette got some home cooking from the officials.
9. The freshmen got it done in overtime. There is hope.
10. And yet, the same freshmen make you throw stuff at the TV.
11. Inexperience. And Sandy needed something good to happen so desperately he made another gaffe.
12. All of the ticky tack fouls called and they let the one go on Traci at the end of the first overtime.
13. Marquette needs to make better decisions to close out. Head scratching.
14. And yet, somehow....

#UnleashSean · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:44:27 PM »

15. We need some coaching put into them. How in the world do they not realize to not shoot? This is the 4th(?) time this season this has happened.
16. I'm seriously debating not watching another game this season, its so ugly

tower912 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:47:20 PM »

Freshmen (and Sandy) do freshmen stuff. Enjoy the ride.

mug644 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:48:17 PM »

Duane was bad, until he hit 4 free throws at the end. Then he was substituted. And Cohen promptly missed 2. I don't get why Wojo subbed Wilson out.

real chili 83 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:48:48 PM »

.15. We won. Period.

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:49:36 PM »

Quote from: tower912 on February 10, 2016, 08:43:22 PM

5. Haanif, Traci, Sandy, Henry, Sandy. That lineup had a great streak.

No kidding. Sandy seemed to be all over the place!

Vander Blue Man Group · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:50:03 PM »

Quote from: #UnleashWally on February 10, 2016, 08:44:27 PM

15. We need some coaching put into them. How in the world do they not realize to not shoot? This is the 4th(?) time this season this has happened.
16. I'm seriously debating not watching another game this season, its so ugly

The last possession of the 1st overtime had nothing to do with coaching. Purely on the players.

Boozemon Barro · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:50:10 PM »

Cohen's confidence is approaching absolute zero.

vogue65 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:50:21 PM »

You can't lose them all.

mug644 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:51:18 PM »

Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 10, 2016, 08:49:36 PM

No kidding. Sandy seemed to be all over the place!

All over the place, like a chicken with his head cut off. I was not at all impressed by Cohen tonight. Again. Hope he can get back on track at some point.

EDIT: I now see why you say he was all over the place!

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:51:48 PM »

I think Cohen coming in was the offense/defense thing. Gotta admit, I said a bad word when he got fouled. Knew what was coming.

tower912 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:52:07 PM »

I feel sorry for Sandy right now. So snakebit. He's got the yips.

Vander Blue Man Group · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:52:55 PM »

I'd like to see Luke rebound like that every game, aside from the one he fumbled out of bounds that led to a Bentil 3.

Officiating was horrendous.

Just an exasperating team. So much talent and so many mistakes.

We don't win without JJJ but he made some boneheaded plays on the defensive end. As did Henry.

mug644 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:53:07 PM »

Quote from: mileskishnish72 on February 10, 2016, 08:51:48 PM

I think Cohen coming in was the offense/defense thing. Gotta admit, I said a bad word when he got fouled. Knew what was coming.

Saw it coming as soon as he came in. I'm not convinced that Cohen was a better option on defense than Wilson at that point, and he certainly wasn't for offense.

muhoops1 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:53:16 PM »

Quote from: mug644 on February 10, 2016, 08:51:18 PM

All over the place, like a chicken with his head cut off. I was not at all impressed by Cohen tonight. Again. Hope he can get back on track at some point.

EDIT: I now see why you say he was all over the place!

And his D was abysmal, normally his calling card.

rocky_warrior · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:55:04 PM »

Quote from: mug644 on February 10, 2016, 08:51:18 PM

EDIT: I now see why you say he was all over the place!

Sometimes it's the little things.

nyg · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:57:22 PM »

Wilson was really bad, but free throws were huge. His two stupid fouls at end of game lead to 4 free throw points.

Cohen, well he has been terrible since BE play and next year that Hauser kid may/will see his playing time.

Fischer had two screen fouls by sticking out his butt.

Not even going to bring up end of first OT, that was just unreal with Cohen and Cheatham.

Too many back door/dunks by Prov

Too many threes (11) given up and MU with 3 for 13. Henry missed one at end of regulation, but JJJ's was huge

Too many possessions down to end of shot clock.

Win is a win, even with the ugly mistakes. Bentil improved so much, its actually crazy.

Last, in first OT, Henry did not take one shot, not one.

nyg · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:59:32 PM »

Anyone know how many NBA scouts were at the game? That guy must have said it 15 times.....

TSmith34, Inc. · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:59:41 PM »

17. We actually won the turnover battle!
18. Bentil, damn. Wow

jesmu84 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:00:02 PM »

Quote from: nyg on February 10, 2016, 08:57:22 PM

Wilson was really bad, but free throws were huge. His two stupid fouls at end of game lead to 4 free throw points.

Cohen, well he has been terrible since BE play and next year that Hauser kid may/will see his playing time.

Fischer had two screen fouls by sticking out his butt.

Not even going to bring up end of first OT, that was just unreal with Cohen and Cheatham.

Too many back door/dunks by Prov

Too many threes (11) given up and MU with 3 for 13. Henry missed one at end of regulation, but JJJ's was huge

Too many possessions down to end of shot clock.

Win is a win, even with the ugly mistakes. Bentil improved so much, its actually crazy.

Last, in first OT, Henry did not take one shot, not one.

MU's zone was pressing super high with the wings trying to jump every passing lane. It was a HUGELY risky defense. Paid off a number of times with steals/turnovers. Got beat a few times.

JamilJaeJamailJrJuan · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:00:52 PM »

Quote from: nyg on February 10, 2016, 08:59:32 PM

Anyone know how many NBA scouts were at the game? That guy must have said it 15 times.....

Dude ripped MU hard. Not that they didn't deserve it at times, but you'd think they lost by 50.

TSmith34, Inc. · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:01:29 PM »

Quote from: nyg on February 10, 2016, 08:59:32 PM

Anyone know how many NBA scouts were at the game? That guy must have said it 15 times.....

Apparently the only talking points the announcers were issued were the number of NBA scouts and that Providence had never won in Milwaukee.

amen426 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:10:59 PM »

Quote from: nyg on February 10, 2016, 08:57:22 PM

Cohen, well he has been terrible since BE play and next year that Hauser kid may/will see his playing time.

Marquette fan X write's off underclassmen player Y, and proclaims that High School Senior Z will take his minutes next year. Rinse. Repeat.

Same clowns wrote off JJJ last year. People develop at different times. Cohen will have an impact next year, and two years from now, clowns like you will inevitably take your turn trying to write off Sam Hauser for the next incoming freshman.

Have some patience. Quit "writing off" players. I'm not a positive person - but this is the first time in about 12 years that I feel like every single scholarship player on this rosters (a) deserves that scholarship, and (b) will make a big impact at Marquette over their years with the program.

That includes Sandy, Sacar, and any other player that you'll likely write-off over the next 8 months before next season.

Loose Cannon · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:19:59 PM »

Quote from: amen426 on February 10, 2016, 09:10:59 PM

Marquette fan X write's off underclassmen player Y, and proclaims that High School Senior Z will take his minutes next year. Rinse. Repeat.

Same clowns wrote off JJJ last year. People develop at different times. Cohen will have an impact next year, and two years from now, clowns like you will inevitably take your turn trying to write off Sam Hauser for the next incoming freshman.

Have some patience. Quit "writing off" players. I'm not a positive person - but this is the first time in about 12 years that I feel like every single scholarship player on this rosters (a) deserves that scholarship, and (b) will make a big impact at Marquette over their years with the program.

That includes Sandy, Sacar, and any other player that you'll likely write-off over the next 8 months before next season.

AMEN

brewcity77 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2016, 09:23:41 PM »

Jajuan: Every time we needed a play, he made it. Filled the stat sheet tonight.
End 1st OT: Maybe the worst sequence I've ever seen from Marquette basketball. Not sure what was worse, Sandy driving to the hoop or Haney getting the offensive board and putting it back up. No sense of time and situation.
Dunn & Bentil: Both really good, though Bentil is the better college player and more deserving of BEPOY and any All-America awards. But man, PC drops off after that. I can't see a deep tourney run from a team that has no depth.
Duane: He struggled all night, but I wanted it in his hands at the end. Going 4/4 from the line validated that. Kid is tough.
Rebounding: It's so much better when we do it as a team. Cheatham and JJ really stood out in that regard tonight.
Four-out/One-In: We played really well with one big in there. This is why I think we will be better next year with or without Henry. Hopefully Heldt can develop into a decent backup by next year. Looks like he's on his way.
Traci: Kid really regrouped after a tough first half. Hit a big three, made his FTs down the stretch, and had 5 assists and I believe only the 2 first half turnovers.

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