Nova Prediction: What you're feeling and what is realistic

[WellsstreetWanderer]

we start out hot and keep things even for most of the game and then have our meltdown in the waning minutes . Lose by 10

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

I think the atmosphere will be ridiculous, best in quite a while. What will be interesting is if the team feeds on that successfully or if they get overhyped and it plays out negative.

Wojo is definitely fanning the flames with the players.  Did you see the video posted to the Facebook site last night with HE and Haney interviewed along with Wojo.  Players know its a sellout - HE keeps insinuating this is our last chance to keep our tourney dreams alive -- Wojo says this is the type of game where as a player you just need to rise up.

It's crazy talk all over the place

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm fine with crazy talk as long as if we lose, this place doesn't break out the pitchforks and call for wojos head

[The Equalizer]

Depends on the uni color.  Baby Blues + national television means a big loss.

[CountryRoads]

MU by about 10. Think nova comes out flat for one more game before getting back on track.

[Windyplayer]

The raucous environments are awesome for fans and awesome for players alike IF they appreciate at the right times--i.e. timeout, and-1, after a charge, etc. Players run into problems when the environment seeps into their mind during live play. You can't focus on the game and the fans at the same time. Inverse relationship; zero-sum game.

[keefe]

If we played Villanova eight times, we might win once.






Fortunately for us, Nova has a seven-game win streak against MU.

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

[Daniel]

I think we see maximum effort by every player, most every play. And the crowd is helping - so, MU by 4. Let's Go Marquette!

[Da 'Lanche]

I only wish it were a night game to add even more spice to the gumbo...

My head and heart are in the same place on this one as these kids have continued to improve all year and it will all come together Saturday for MU...but not until the second half.  We are young and the raucous crowd combined with the hype will affect us with jitters, turnovers, apprehension to shoot, and an experienced, talented Villanova team will hurry out to a 10-12 point lead and everyone will fear Iowa game replaying before the eyes.   But, we will make a nice run to close the half and get within about 5. The second half will be a pure joy to watch as Henry goes off and Duane, JJJ, Luke and Cheatham all bring it.

MU 67 VU 63.

Haven't even started drinking yet....just feel oddly confident on this one.

[jesmu84]

My head tells me we are in for a 11 point loss.

My heart is going a win. I have say, there's a feeling of almost story book optimism in the air. This is going to be the biggest crowd at the bc in three seasons.Three huge recruits will be in the building. Number 1 coming to town. Young team is clicking but needs to win out to make the tourney. It feels like this could be a defining victory. Wojo gets his biggest win to date, Howard commits on the spot, Joey h and herro don't but they know in their hearts that they are coming to mu, scoopers finally let go of the leash. Seems like a fairy tale waiting to happen.

Sadly, I have a brain, eyes, and passable understanding of college basketball. I think we try hard but nova is too good.

https://www.youtube.com/v/vwpTj_Z9v-c

[brewcity77]

https://www.youtube.com/v/vwpTj_Z9v-c

Absolutely love that. I watch that every year on my birthday. Still can't believe they made a movie all about the day I turned three years old.

[4everwarriors]

I only wish it were a night game to add even more spice to the gumbo...

My head and heart are in the same place on this one as these kids have continued to improve all year and it will all come together Saturday for MU...but not until the second half.  We are young and the raucous crowd combined with the hype will affect us with jitters, turnovers, apprehension to shoot, and an experienced, talented Villanova team will hurry out to a 10-12 point lead and everyone will fear Iowa game replaying before the eyes.   But, we will make a nice run to close the half and get within about 5. The second half will be a pure joy to watch as Henry goes off and Duane, JJJ, Luke and Cheatham all bring it.

MU 67 VU 63.

Haven't even started drinking yet....just feel oddly confident on this one.

That there feelin' ya got, may just be gas, hey?

[jesmu84]

This is the crux of why I wanted to start this thread. Just based on the conversations I've had in person and online, there is almost a sports movie quality to what's going on here. Feels like everyone counted MU out but there is the tiniest of cracks in the door and this team have the feel of a team that just might claw that crack open.

I think the atmosphere will be ridiculous, best in quite a while. What will be interesting is if the team feeds on that successfully or if they get overhyped and it plays out negative.

SKip to 1:35

https://youtube.com/v/IEL8PYu4RR4


Mods - can you use the youtube video "skip to..." function? I tried about 5 ways and couldn't get it through

[Benny B]

The bottom line is that Marquette can win this game... it's entirely within their means and potential to do so.  The question - quite simply - is will they be able to execute their game plan.


In an infinite number of realities when an infinite number of games between these two teams are played Saturday afternoon, Nova probably wins the majority easily.  But the beauty of college hoops is that you don't need a jet-lagged opponent to pull off an upset these days... just the right mix of talent, desire, and energy.  And a little bit of luck doesn't hurt.

[Benny B]

Absolutely love that. I watch that every year on my birthday. Still can't believe they made a movie all about the day I turned three years old.

Apparently Newton's Third Law applies to God's acts too, eh?

[jesmu84]

Team getting special Jordan Brand shoes for the game

[jesmu84]

[jesmu84]

Wojo is definitely fanning the flames with the players.  Did you see the video posted to the Facebook site last night with HE and Haney interviewed along with Wojo.  Players know its a sellout - HE keeps insinuating this is our last chance to keep our tourney dreams alive -- Wojo says this is the type of game where as a player you just need to rise up.

It's crazy talk all over the place

https://www.youtube.com/v/X6aFkFx0yBM

[GooooMarquette]

Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

A line that never gets old.

[Da 'Lanche]

That there feelin' ya got, may just be gas, hey?

Nah....that would indicate a "blow out"

[warriorchick]

My prediction : During the new light show,  there will be huge swaths of darkness in the sweater vest section.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Yee of little faith!  Warriors will kill Villanova 69 - 64!  We will play more deliberate, shoot well, out rebound them and steal the ball to break up their offense.  MU all the way!

[VegasWarrior77]

My prediction : During the new light show,  there will be huge swaths of darkness in the sweater vest section.

Well played. I'm glad I was in between bites of pizza!

[warriorchick]

Well played. I'm glad I was in between bites of pizza!

"Wait, what's going on?  Can you get my Jitterbug phone to do that?"

[VegasWarrior77]

"Wait, what's going on?  Can you get my Jitterbug phone to do that?"

I honestly had to google what a "jitterbug phone" is.  Got it.  At first I thought maybe it was a Laverne & Shirley or Happy Days thing.