I know it is too much to ask, but.....

[Tower913]

Not necessarily related but I found something interesting. 25/25 of the top 25 offenses per KenPom made the tournament. But 7/25 of the top 25 defenses were left at home. So defense might win championships, but apparently offense gets you the bid.

Interesting additional context.  Also appreciate that you are mature enough to move on from past disagreements and actually focus on the content of posts versus the individual who makes the post/points. 

Really sad a handful of guys here who are all considerably older than you, still obsess and can't move on from past disagreements/dissenting opinion as it relates to MU basketball.

[mu03eng]

Interesting additional context.  Also appreciate that you are mature enough to move on from past disagreements and actually focus on the content of posts versus the individual who makes the post/points. 

Really sad a handful of guys here who are all considerably older than you, still obsess and can't move on from past disagreements/dissenting opinion as it relates to MU basketball.

[GGGG]

Interesting additional context.  Also appreciate that you are mature enough to move on from past disagreements and actually focus on the content of posts versus the individual who makes the post/points. 

Really sad a handful of guys here who are all considerably older than you, still obsess and can't move on from past disagreements/dissenting opinion as it relates to MU basketball.

As opposed to a guy who has been banned multiple times from this site, comes back under new user-names, repeats the same arguments that lead people to figure out who he is, which he initially denies to great hilarity, only to grudgingly accept that he's been unveiled once again?

To back up a little bit, the only reason you were figured out is because you *started* making the same arguments that you are now saying others are obsessing about.  For example:

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=53923.msg912806#msg912806

and

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=53942.msg913193#msg913193

It isn't really that hard to figure you out.

[jesmu84]

Interesting additional context.  Also appreciate that you are mature enough to move on from past disagreements and actually focus on the content of posts versus the individual who makes the post/points. 

Really sad a handful of guys here who are all considerably older than you, still obsess and can't move on from past disagreements/dissenting opinion as it relates to MU basketball.

You finally admitting who you are? Just days ago you played dumb

[tower912]

Interesting additional context.  Also appreciate that you are mature enough to move on from past disagreements and actually focus on the content of posts versus the individual who makes the post/points. 

Really sad a handful of guys here who are all considerably older than you, still obsess and can't move on from past disagreements/dissenting opinion as it relates to MU basketball.

You really have no sense of irony, do you?

[GGGG]

Not necessarily related but I found something interesting. 25/25 of the top 25 offenses per KenPom made the tournament. But 7/25 of the top 25 defenses were left at home. So defense might win championships, but apparently offense gets you the bid.

I think you have to win games by putting the ball in the basket a lot these days.  Tony Bennett's teams never seem to get as far as they should because eventually they run into a team that can score.

[tower912]

Possibly related to the rule changes.   Perhaps this is a result of the ending of clutching and grabbing and hand checking.   

[Tower913]

You really have no sense of irony, do you?

Irony?  The difference between myself and you usual suspects who can't get over past disagreements with me - lined up nicely here - JesMU84, Boombatz, MuEng03, and of course TSmith34, and MomofMultiples - is, that just because you all share a different opinion than mine, I don't whine, and complain, and ask the Mods to ban you.  Nor do I get involved with political stuff here, any of the race stuff, etc.  Just because I'm convicted in my convictions, and don't waver in spite of your herd mentality, shouldn't be reason to want someone banned.

My criticism always starts with the coach - it did Buzz's last year - and has been directed toward Wojo.  It is fair game to question their playing time decisions.  Sadly, Derrick got caught in the cross hairs of that, and got torn to pieces.

Ironically, JesMU84 has NO problem whatsoever straight ripping JJJ, as do some of you others here.

Lastly, when I have created a new account here, and get called out on it - I've owned it and not walked away from the accusation.  This was the first time I played Chicos/dumb in response to JesMu84 - guess I did that because, I don't want to be banned, as has been the case each of the last 3 times I've joined here.

I know it is probably too much to ask of you 7 or so, but please, for the love of God, move on and get over past disagreements.

[GGGG]

Lastly, when I have created a new account here, and get called out on it - I've owned it and not walked away from the accusation.

Uh...

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=53923.msg912903#msg912903

I know it is probably too much to ask of you 7 or so, but please, for the love of God, move on and get over past disagreements.

Again, you brought up the arguments.  Others didn't.

[Tower913]

Uh...

http://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=53923.msg912903#msg912903


Again, you brought up the arguments.  Others didn't.

LOL - See, your bias is so strong, you don't even read what I wrote.  Go re-read what I posted.  I acknowledged that was the ONE time I played dumb.

[rocky_warrior]

Not necessarily related but I found something interesting. 25/25 of the top 25 offenses per KenPom made the tournament. But 7/25 of the top 25 defenses were left at home. So defense might win championships, but apparently offense gets you the bid.

So...I guess the best offense, is a really good offense?

Gives me more hope for Fri night.

[BlindboyPatSmith]

I got my ice cubes, pitcher and double packets of Blue Kool-Aid ready for Friday !!!

[Herman Cain]

This has been a very fun season of MU basketball.  Best offensive team in MU history.  Number 1, 3-point shooting team in all of college basketball; which can offset so many other deficiencies in the game of basketball, including at times head-scratching coaching decisions.

I know it is probably too much to ask, yet let's hope Wojo plays his best players the most minutes Friday night.  Nothing wrong with losing, when you play your best players the most minutes.

I agree with this analysis .

[Benny B]

Possibly related to the rule changes.   Perhaps this is a result of the ending of clutching and grabbing and hand checking.

NM.  I thought we were still talking about why the internet was invented... but that was another thread.

[GGGG]

LOL - See, your bias is so strong, you don't even read what I wrote.  Go re-read what I posted.  I acknowledged that was the ONE time I played dumb.

To be fair, I usually don't read much of what you write.

[4everwarriors]

You mean Derrick, who has an elite 8 ring?

Mother Theresa, nothin' 'gainst Thomas, but is dis da Riley Crean Elite 8 ring? Ders just somethin' intrinsically wrong wit awardin' rings for an Elite 8 appearance, ai na?

[1SE]

I'm thrilled to be back in the dance and any wins are gravy. I think we've turned a corner and I'm feeling optimistic about the tourney and the direction of MUBB heading into next year.

If we lay an egg, however, I'll gripe. Getting humiliated in our first trip back doesn't undo the progress to now but would be discouraging. No reason with this team we can't hang (even if we lose). Just too much firepower to not score. That's why I've been most frustrated with this team with our losses than have been driven by extended scorless stretches. Maddening when we can't find a bucket with this team.

These are not inconsistent positions. This is an anonymous internet message board. If you don't like what people are saying, don't read it!

[jesmu84]

Irony?  The difference between myself and you usual suspects who can't get over past disagreements with me - lined up nicely here - JesMU84, Boombatz, MuEng03, and of course TSmith34, and MomofMultiples - is, that just because you all share a different opinion than mine, I don't whine, and complain, and ask the Mods to ban you.  Nor do I get involved with political stuff here, any of the race stuff, etc.  Just because I'm convicted in my convictions, and don't waver in spite of your herd mentality, shouldn't be reason to want someone banned.

My criticism always starts with the coach - it did Buzz's last year - and has been directed toward Wojo.  It is fair game to question their playing time decisions.  Sadly, Derrick got caught in the cross hairs of that, and got torn to pieces.

Ironically, JesMU84 has NO problem whatsoever straight ripping JJJ, as do some of you others here.

Lastly, when I have created a new account here, and get called out on it - I've owned it and not walked away from the accusation.  This was the first time I played Chicos/dumb in response to JesMu84 - guess I did that because, I don't want to be banned, as has been the case each of the last 3 times I've joined here.

I know it is probably too much to ask of you 7 or so, but please, for the love of God, move on and get over past disagreements.

You get banned multiple times and everyone else is the problem?

Interesting viewpoint.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Oh my oh my, this thread. 

Ners, may as well just change your name back to Ners and add that great Derrick avatar.

[rocket surgeon]

If MU loses to SC, regardless of the way they lose, can we please refrain from the 'woe is me, life sucks, fire Wojo' crap?
Seriously.    A flawed team overcame enough of their weaknesses often enough through superior shooting to win 10 Big East games and make the tournament.     A team that blew multiple double digit second half leads.     A team without a true PF.    A team that played most of the season with 9 scholarship players.     A team that went through a huge line up shake up.     A team that lived and died by the 3 pt shot.     A bad defensive team.   A team without a clear leader or a clear go-to player.     A team with starting guards <6'.    A team whose most talented player is its most erratic player.      A team with a player in a terrible sophomore slump.   
   This team has thrilled, annoyed, astonished, angered, overperformed, underperformed all season long.    But they beat two top 10 teams in a week.  (don't start on where Creighton ended up or Mo Watson being out.    They were ranked in the top 10 when MU beat them)   How often has that happened?    MU students and fans got a by-God court storming.    And they returned to the dance.   
   I don't know if MU beats SC.    I highly doubt that MU gets past Duke.     I know that MU has defeated good teams, tournament teams, on the road.     I know MU is highly capable of laying an egg.   It doesn't matter.    It has been a successful season.    Regardless of the outcome Friday night, this team owes no one here any apologies.      So please, when MU loses, and they will, try to not revert to the worst versions of yourselves.   Leave that to the trolls and the haters.

i didn't get thru but about 2 posts, but put me down for-GOOD PROACTIVE POST and LIKE button for me too-GO WARRIORS and regardless of the outcome, i am really looking forward to next year-progress not perfection

[Herman Cain]

Irony?  The difference between myself and you usual suspects who can't get over past disagreements with me - lined up nicely here - JesMU84, Boombatz, MuEng03, and of course TSmith34, and MomofMultiples - is, that just because you all share a different opinion than mine, I don't whine, and complain, and ask the Mods to ban you.  Nor do I get involved with political stuff here, any of the race stuff, etc.  Just because I'm convicted in my convictions, and don't waver in spite of your herd mentality, shouldn't be reason to want someone banned.

My criticism always starts with the coach - it did Buzz's last year - and has been directed toward Wojo.  It is fair game to question their playing time decisions.  Sadly, Derrick got caught in the cross hairs of that, and got torn to pieces.

Ironically, JesMU84 has NO problem whatsoever straight ripping JJJ, as do some of you others here.

Lastly, when I have created a new account here, and get called out on it - I've owned it and not walked away from the accusation.  This was the first time I played Chicos/dumb in response to JesMu84 - guess I did that because, I don't want to be banned, as has been the case each of the last 3 times I've joined here.

I know it is probably too much to ask of you 7 or so, but please, for the love of God, move on and get over past disagreements.

I agree with this analysis.

[MU82]

What a fun thread.

Methinks the mods here are pretty sharp and don't have to be asked to ban anybody, but what do I know?

[barfolomew]

You get banned multiple times and everyone else is seven named posters are the problem?

Interesting viewpoint.

FIFY.
Perhaps you seven should announce you're leaving MUScoop to create your own board.
Maybe even find a few posters from an A10 board to join you.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Interesting additional context.  Also appreciate that you are mature enough to move on from past disagreements and actually focus on the content of posts versus the individual who makes the post/points. 

Really sad a handful of guys here who are all considerably older than you, still obsess and can't move on from past disagreements/dissenting opinion as it relates to MU basketball.

Thanks I guess? I don't think I was really agreeing with you. If anything, I was disagreeing and saying that it was good that Wojo focused on offense because it seems to be more directly related postseason success. But really I just was pointing out a funny factoid about this year's tournament.

[GGGG]

FIFY.
Perhaps you seven should announce you're leaving MUScoop to create your own board.
Maybe even find a few posters from an A10 board to join you.

ABUDPride