OCD overcomes social experiment

[Jay Bee]

Good stuff Jay Bee, but you had a bit of a covfefe in this parpagraph:

Per Synergy, the 5-foot-11 Howard oHoHoward hFDFJFJFJFJFhas scored 28 points in 18 possessions as the P&R ball handler. That mark of 1.56 ppp puts him in the 99% percentile nationally and is one of the contributors to his strong 2FG% thus far.

Dang Russians. Thanks.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Good stuff JB. That BartTovic list is interesting. Only 6 players qualify...and we've played 5 of them...the 6th plays for Buzz. What are the odds?

[dgies9156]

I think it is great how well MU travels. Speaks volumes to how strong our fan base is. Dan Shulman mentioned it several times during the broadcast.

Me's thinks it is BennyB's organizational skills that brought the MU faithful to Hawaii

[WarriorFan]

Finally watched the game last night on replay.  WSU is really good.  They got away with a lot of very physical defense, especially on our guards.  There were times where Howard and Rowsey were fouled 3-4 times by 2-3 different guys just in one drive.  Our team is good... probably the best 25 minutes or so of hoops I've seen them play in a long time, but we're one player short.  On days when all of the big 3 are good, we can beat anyone.  Take away one, and the next guys don't seem ready to step up.

Contrary to the others, I thought we got pretty good minutes from the Freshmen.  They weren't lost defensively and didn't commit lots of turnovers.  That's good for freshmen. 

[Benny B]

Me's thinks it is BennyB's organizational skills that brought the MU faithful to Hawaii

I'm not taking credit, but this year's MU crowd did appear substantially better than edit:2012 2017.  One thing I did notice were a lot of "return-trippers" (who were here in 2012) that brought add'l family/friends with them this time. 

So actually, I will take credit for the 4 additional MU fans I brought along this time.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I'm not taking credit, but this year's MU crowd did appear substantially better than 2017.  One thing I did notice were a lot of "return-trippers" (who were here in 2012) that brought add'l family/friends with them this time. 

So actually, I will take credit for the 4 additional MU fans I brought along this time.

+1.  This was by far the best turnout I have seen for these holiday tournaments. Lots of families and extended families with young kids. I first thought WSU had more, but I soon realized that only Chaminade didn't have gold as its school color. So many large families there, I couldn't even pick you out Benny.  The number of kids here was a differentiator for Marquette.

Which begs to question where MU is going with their ticket plan for the new arena? They invoke per seat comparisons to UNC, Duke, Kentucky, and Louisville in their survey.  But, MU's brand and revenue since 1989 has always been driven on the supply side.  These others on the demand side. Families, friends, Chicago alums on weekends, new alum corner, and yes, like Northwestern a fun place for opposing teams to travel. Adding seat licenses and club fees adds a corporate element that changes MU's brand and increases pressure on the demand side.

MU is in a tough spot with the new deal and tax changes. I hope they don't stray too far from their family and friends identity. I am sure they are well aware of this but it is a fine line at this time.

With that, I also want to thank MU AD for being great hosts out here. First class treatment and department. See you all out here in 2022!

[DCHoopster]

I have a question for the Hawaii crowd, I saw Ike on the bench, but did not see Morrow or Froling there?  Is there a rule that transfers can not travel?  If so that must
be a huge bummer for those 2 kids.

[GGGG]

I have a question for the Hawaii crowd, I saw Ike on the bench, but did not see Morrow or Froling there?  Is there a rule that transfers can not travel?  If so that must
be a huge bummer for those 2 kids.

Transfers cannot travel unless they pay their way. Ike is eligible therefore he can travel.

[BossplayaOtto]

Transfers cannot travel unless they pay their way. Ike is eligible therefore he can travel.

Thanks. Was wondering about the transfer rule for these trips.

[Jay Bee]

Transfers cannot travel unless they pay their way. Ike is eligible therefore he can travel.

Yes, it's another fine rule re: the year-in-residence requirement. Academics first. Don't need to be making these trips. Focus on school and getting acclimated! #PraiseTheNCAA

[Nukem2]

Yes, it's another fine rule re: the year-in-residence requirement. Academics first. Don't need to be making these trips. Focus on school and getting acclimated! #PraiseTheNCAA

Yeah, I can imagine that Harry and Ed were at the library many hours studying this past week.