Big East Play Thread

[geps]

I think X is the one team above us that we can take at home.  Butler maybe but they can match up better than X.

Butler lost to Indiana St and St John's on road surely they can lose to us. And yes we can beat x at home too. Creighton is wild card.

[wadesworld]

The only game I am certain we can't win is Nova at home.  I'm fairly certain we can't beat Creighton on the road, but won't say 100% positive.  Butler on the road, Creighton at home, and Xavier on the road are far more likely losses than wins.  The rest of the games?  Wouldn't be surprised with a win in any of them and wouldn't be surprised with a loss in any of them.

The Big East is tough.  We are solid but not great.  And when you're a solid team who is solid because of your ability to shoot, you can win some games against teams that might be better than you/in places that are difficult to win.  But you can also lose some games you shouldn't.

[VegasWarrior77]

Providence 65 - Seton Hall 61

Helps MU's cause!

[brewcity77]

Providence 65 - Seton Hall 61

Helps MU's cause!

Not sure it helps anyone in the Big East except Providence.

[VegasWarrior77]

Not sure it helps anyone in the Big East except Providence.

Since MU is tied with Seton Hall for fifth place I think that helps us.

[brewcity77]

Since MU is tied with Seton Hall for fifth place I think that helps us.

Our resume is independent of Seton Hall's. This league should get 6 bids, but needs both Marquette and Seton Hall to keep up their end.

[VegasWarrior77]

Our resume is independent of Seton Hall's. This league should get 6 bids, but needs both Marquette and Seton Hall to keep up their end.

I get where you're coming from.  Seton Hall can keep up their end below MU in the standings...

[VegasWarrior77]

Big East Coast Bias ‏@becb_sbn  54s55 seconds ago
Current Big East is 27-6 vs. former Big East teams since realignment.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Our resume is independent of Seton Hall's. This league should get 6 bids, but needs both Marquette and Seton Hall to keep up their end.

True, but I want to finish 5th or higher, if for no other reason than seeding in the BET.

[VegasWarrior77]

True, but I want to finish 5th or higher, if for no other reason than seeding in the BET.

+1

[Golden Avalanche]

+1

+100.

MU is battling Hall for the 5th spot. Any loss by that dumpster fire program is a good thing.

[forgetful]

Butler fouled up 3, with 9 seconds left to allow Sumner to get 2 Fts.  Poor decision, see if it hurts them.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

+100.

MU is battling Hall for the 5th spot. Any loss by that dumpster fire program is a good thing.

Hard to call SHU a dumpster fire at this point. At least if you have any idea what you're talking about, that is.

[fjm]

Big East Coast Bias ‏@becb_sbn  54s55 seconds ago
Current Big East is 27-6 vs. former Big East teams since realignment.

Good!
Fug em!
Go MU!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Hard to call SHU a dumpster fire at this point. At least if you have any idea what you're talking about, that is.

Oh it absolutely is. They are near bankrupt and have had some questionable behavioral issues over the years. Its just a different kind of dumpster fire.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Oh it absolutely is. They are near bankrupt and have had some questionable behavioral issues over the years. Its just a different kind of dumpster fire.

Meh. Pretty solid basketball program IMO.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Meh. Pretty solid basketball program 2014 recruiting class IMO.

FIFY

[jsglow]

True, but I want to finish 5th or higher, if for no other reason than seeding in the BET.

The BEast's 5th place team dances almost 100% for sure.  I want 5th (or better).

[Golden Avalanche]

Hard to call SHU a dumpster fire at this point. At least if you have any idea what you're talking about, that is.

It's a good thing I do have an idea what I'm talking about.

[Skitch]

How come Creighton played a D2 team today?

[brewcity77]

How come Creighton played a D2 team today?

They were forced to by the Big East so they wouldn't have an unfair scheduling advantage with everyone playing on Monday. Creighton chose a D2 team because there weren't any quality opponents available and they didn't want an RPI hit from a sub-300.

[forgetful]

They were forced to by the Big East so they wouldn't have an unfair scheduling advantage with everyone playing on Monday. Creighton chose a D2 team because there weren't any quality opponents available and they didn't want an RPI hit from a sub-300.

Scoop is always there with great info.  Thanks, this makes sense.

[muwarrior69]

I noticed Gtown and Nova are playing OOC games in between conference games. How come MU does not spread out its OOC schedule like that?

[Tugg Speedman]

I noticed Gtown and Nova are playing OOC games in between conference games. How come MU does not spread out its OOC schedule like that?

Is the post about Creighton playing a D2 team yesterday.  Same thing applies.

[brewcity77]

I noticed Gtown and Nova are playing OOC games in between conference games. How come MU does not spread out its OOC schedule like that?

We tried that last year, but everyone just complained about Stetson.