Villain-ova Are you not entertained?

[real chili 83]

click on their name in the scroll on the right of the thread and it gives you options including 'ignore'.  I found it on a whim by seeing if i could PM him to extend my $1,000 bet to him. 

I honestly don't get the mentality of someone who goes to another fans forum and relentlessly posts.  As someone said in the game thread, i've NEVER been that lacking of something to do......or that depraved to find pleasure in the action.

Thanks

[Dish]

I think he's here all 4.

Agreed, I love Howard, but from a professional level, he's an undersized 1 who isn't good defensively. He'll make plenty of coin professionally overseas in a few years, maybe get an NBA look, but not after his sophomore year, no way.

[connie]

There were points in the first half where we looked outclassed.  Happy they pulled it together and made it a game.  Markus is the bomb.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I would think at least 20, but there is a lot of depth there. He's just another guy that is hard to take off the court. Even if he isn't scoring a lot, he does everything right.

Like his bro. Thanks for the input.

[AZWarrior]

Howard also had 8 assists tonight on top of his 37 points.

The mods might consider keeping MH's picture up, changing the caption from "Providence SOTG" to "BEAST Player of the Week".

[Vander Blue Man Group]

And he still won't be able to drink legally.

Is he young?  Must have missed that somehow....

[Lennys Tap]

Nova is #3 in the country.  (though I am sure Lenny will say they are overrated)   

You would be dead wrong - I think "Nova is fairly (or slightly under) rated. Top 3 IMO.

As for X, if you think they're fairly or even under rated I'll offer you an opportunity for some easy money. X finishes #5 (fairly rated), you win 500. #4 1000, #3 1500, #2 2000, #1 3000..If I'm right, my payout is as follows: #6 100, #7 200, #8 300, #9 400, #10 500. #11-15 1000, #16-20 1500, #21-25 2000, out of the top 25 3000. Do we (or any of our other scoopers wild about X) have a wager?

[Shark]

Moved up quite a nice bit on Kenpom and in RPI today thanks to a decent showing and some of the former opponents having good games. This team has a much better chance at dancing when compared to where we were at this time last year. Let's see if they can beat a very good Seton Hall team next.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

You would be dead wrong - I think "Nova is fairly (or slightly under) rated. Top 3 IMO.

As for X, if you think they're fairly or even under rated I'll offer you an opportunity for some easy money. X finishes #5 (fairly rated), you win 500. #4 1000, #3 1500, #2 2000, #1 3000..If I'm right, my payout is as follows: #6 100, #7 200, #8 300, #9 400, #10 500. #11-15 1000, #16-20 1500, #21-25 2000, out of the top 25 3000. Do we (or any of our other scoopers wild about X) have a wager?

Some scoopers are so desperate for money. Sad!

Had to poke a little fun at you Lenny

[ATL MU Warrior]

You would be dead wrong - I think "Nova is fairly (or slightly under) rated. Top 3 IMO.

As for X, if you think they're fairly or even under rated I'll offer you an opportunity for some easy money. X finishes #5 (fairly rated), you win 500. #4 1000, #3 1500, #2 2000, #1 3000..If I'm right, my payout is as follows: #6 100, #7 200, #8 300, #9 400, #10 500. #11-15 1000, #16-20 1500, #21-25 2000, out of the top 25 3000. Do we (or any of our other scoopers wild about X) have a wager?

Lol. Didn't you initially say you thought they were a marginal top 25 team?

[Lennys Tap]

Lol. Didn't you initially say you thought they were a marginal top 25 team?

Maybe I was a little hyperbolic. The point is I think they're overrated and anyone who thinks I'm wrong now has the chance to make me pay for my stupidity.You don't have to buy the whole bitcoin, I'll take wagers of 5%, 10% or any percent of my original offer. What can I put you down for, Warrior?

[wadesworld]

You would be dead wrong - I think "Nova is fairly (or slightly under) rated. Top 3 IMO.

As for X, if you think they're fairly or even under rated I'll offer you an opportunity for some easy money. X finishes #5 (fairly rated), you win 500. #4 1000, #3 1500, #2 2000, #1 3000..If I'm right, my payout is as follows: #6 100, #7 200, #8 300, #9 400, #10 500. #11-15 1000, #16-20 1500, #21-25 2000, out of the top 25 3000. Do we (or any of our other scoopers wild about X) have a wager?

Your statement was that they are a "borderline top 25 team."  Why would you get money if they're #6?

It should be #6 (where they are right now, I believe?) or better someone else wins (whatever you want), #22 or worse (borderline top 25) you get (whatever you want), and anything in between is a push.

[Lennys Tap]

Your statement was that they are a "borderline top 25 team."  Why would you get money if they're #6?

It should be #6 (where they are right now, I believe?) or better someone else wins (whatever you want), #22 or worse (borderline top 25) you get (whatever you want), and anything in between is a push.

That's stupid. I conceded a bit of hyperbole, but here the point - if I say they're overrated and you say they're not, why can you be dead wrong and me dead right for up to 16 places and have that be a push? You must think I just fell off the turnip truck. I didn't.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Hey Rock, when we get upgraded to the shiny new server, can we make sure mayfair isn't along for the ride?

[wadesworld]

That's stupid. I conceded a bit of hyperbole, but here the point - if I say they're overrated and you say they're not, why can you be dead wrong and me dead right for up to 16 places and have that be a push? You must think I just fell off the turnip truck. I didn't.

Because I never said you were wrong about being overrated.  I don't know if they're overrated or not, I think they're very good.  Top 6?  I don't know.  Maybe, maybe not.  Lots of basketball to be played.  But I do know they're way better than what you said they were.

[D'Lo Brown]

As for #3, that was an ego injury all the way. We need Rowsey to show up every night. That will be the difference between an NCAA Tournament or not.

Other than that, I'm encouraged. We competed hard. I'm convinced Nova is the best team in the country.

Actually disagree with "needing" Rowsey showing up every night in order to make the tournament. We actually saw tonight that if he played zero minutes we are pretty close to beating Villanova on the road.

I'm pro-Rowsey, rare off night for him and can't hang the loss on him. However, I think we are at our best overall when one of Markus/Rowsey is on the floor, not both at the same time. Therefore, so long as Markus has a decent game by his standards and doesn't get into foul trouble, IMO, we're ok. We saw that proven tonight... Nearly beating Nova on the road without him.

[naginiF]

Hey Rock, when we get upgraded to the shiny new server, can we make sure mayfair isn't along for the ride?

+ the $100 we all owe PGs

[Lennys Tap]

Because I never said you were wrong about being overrated.  I don't know if they're overrated or not, I think they're very good.  Top 6?  I don't know.  Maybe, maybe not.  Lots of basketball to be played.  But I do know they're way better than what you said they were.

That A-OK, Wades. If you think they might be overrated, too then there's no reason for us to have a bet. My wagers will be with Tower and others who don't think X is overrated, not with those who have no opinion. The Casino is officially open.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Congrats to Coach Wright on #400. 

Last time MU gave up a hundo was in 2009 against...Nova.

[GGGG]

Actually disagree with "needing" Rowsey showing up every night in order to make the tournament. We actually saw tonight that if he played zero minutes we are pretty close to beating Villanova on the road.

I really doubt that Rowsey playing zero minutes would have gotten the game closer. 

[real chili 83]

I really doubt that Rowsey playing zero minutes would have gotten the game closer.

It sure wouldn't have hurt. He was a real cluster last night. 

[tower912]

That A-OK, Wades. If you think they might be overrated, too then there's no reason for us to have a bet. My wagers will be with Tower and others who don't think X is overrated, not with those who have no opinion. The Casino is officially open.

Lenny, as I said when you made your original statement, if you had said "marginal top 15", I would have still disagreed a little, but I wouldn't have argued the point.    You said marginal top 25.   That is worth arguing.    Overrated at 5?   OK.   I can accept that.     I think they are, and will continue to be as the season progresses barring injuries, a top 15 team.

[avid1010]

It sure wouldn't have hurt. He was a real cluster last night.

Rowsey gives us no help last night and we hang tough with Nova led by an experienced Brunson on their court.  Next year we don't have the Brunson issue, players develop, and we bring in at least two players that should add to the team.  Never like to lose, and I understand the argument against the "next year" narrative...but I'm hopeful.

I will also say, with the occasional exception of Rowsey, I really enjoy watching these kids grow and play.  They seem to be tremendous representatives of MU.  Sacar has sacrificed... and played well last night.  Heldt seems like such a great teammate and hard worker.  Sam could demand more shots or force things, but he remains patient.  Markus represents at many levels and has bounced back nicely from a tough few games.  Jamal and Greg just play...Never see them looking anything but 100% engaged.  Theo seems to enjoy being a "protector."  Just a really great group of kids.  I'm still relatively young...but I enjoy this vs a Kentucky situation.  Nothing against Ellenson...but that situation just wasn't engaging to me.  I really enjoy watching Nova, as well as most of the BEAST teams, Wojo will win at an acceptable level with a great group of guys.

[tower912]

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400988565

Box.   

[GGGG]

It sure wouldn't have hurt. He was a real cluster last night. 

He was terrible.  But if hadn't played at all, they still wouldn't have won.