Author Topic: Andrew Rowsey Appreciation thread (Read 7414 times)

jesmu84 · « **on:** March 20, 2018, 08:22:46 PM »

Hell of a (short) career at MU. Leads with at least 2 records:

- MU 3 point made single season
- MU single season scoring

Guy had toughness well beyond his size. Loved the attitude/snark. Seemed to be well liked by teammates and coaches.

Turned into an above average point this season as well. (Even though our coaching can't improve players)

We'll miss him next year.

tower912 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:25:15 PM »

The effort was there on defense, just too small in a big guard league.
Limitless range, limitless swagger. Thanks, Andrew.

fjm · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:26:26 PM »

What a Got Damned stud...
(dude made some silly silly SILLY mistakes and turnovers... but who hasn't or doesn't)

He will be sorely missed, his attitude, his THE THING, his leadership, his lack of fear... I'll miss him for sure!

ANDREW ROWSEY: HIGHEST SINGLE SEASON POINT TOTAL!!

Juan Anderson's Mixtape · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:27:20 PM »

A fun player for sure. I'm glad he got to the Dance last year and he powered an NIT run this year.

Best of luck Andrew!

NickelDimer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:28:06 PM »

What a player. We were blessed to have him. Short in stature, long in swag. Love him. Such a memorable player

Dr. Blackheart · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:29:20 PM »

Quote from: jesmu84 on March 20, 2018, 08:22:46 PM

Hell of a (short) career at MU. Leads with at least 2 records:

- MU 3 point made single season
- MU single season scoring

Guy had toughness well beyond his size. Loved the attitude/snark. Seemed to be well liked by teammates and coaches.

Turned into an above average point this season as well. (Even though our coaching can't improve players)

We'll miss him next year.

Also set the all time Big East record of FT%.

He earned every point. Brewski Time!

connie · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:30:08 PM »

Lots of love, a dose of frustration, but mostly grateful to see you play, and play for my team. Thank you.

CTWarrior · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:39:49 PM »

I am really gonna miss that guy. One of those guys you'd hate if he wasn't on your team. Those guys are great to have. Best of luck, Andrew!

LCDutchman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:41:02 PM »

Scores 29 and gives up 30. HHMMMM. Good luck Andrew.

Herman Cain · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:41:43 PM »

I thoroughly enjoyed every second of play this young man gave MU. Kids like him don't come around very often . Skill , creativity and played with a lot of heart and swagger. Kudos to Andrew on a great career and having the strength of conviction to make the transfer to MU .

mileskishnish72 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:50:26 PM »

Was going to comment on how much I'd miss Rowsey but Tower and Herman said it all.

Good-bye and God bless, AR, You were a baller and a half!

jesmu84 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:53:01 PM »

Quote from: LCDutchman on March 20, 2018, 08:41:02 PM

Scores 29 and gives up 30. HHMMMM. Good luck Andrew.

You're a bigtime d-bag. I'm making the big assumption that you can read, but you read the title of this thread and come in and make a post like that. Cura personalis

Class71 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:54:19 PM »

Quote from: LCDutchman on March 20, 2018, 08:41:02 PM

Scores 29 and gives up 30. HHMMMM. Good luck Andrew.

Little harsh my friend. First Rowsey is a shooting guard by nature, not a point guard. He played all year out of position out of necessity for the team.

I think many believe one small guard that shoots lights out works. Two short guards causes problems on D. I think matched with the right tall, good ball handling, defensive point guard Rowsey and Howard would have been an even greater asset. We just did not have that person this year.

#UnleashSean · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:07:37 PM »

Quote from: LCDutchman on March 20, 2018, 08:41:02 PM

Scores 29 and gives up 30. HHMMMM. Good luck Andrew.

And I'll just put you on the ignore list with all the henry easy rebounders.

Let's just say you know so little about basketball you couldn't be the manager on a 4th grade team.

mugrack · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:12:12 PM »

Character revealed

MU gimp ONE · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:12:52 PM »

I'm really going to miss his swagger. He was a warrior for sure. How many scars, bruises, and stitches did he play with this season?

#UnleashSean · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:14:45 PM »

Sleep well my dear Rowsey. May you rest with Wally and Burr.

Anti-Dentite · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:19:08 PM »

One of the good ones and a character too, I'll forever remember "The Thing".

naginiF · « **Reply #18 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:25:18 PM »

Quote from: LCDutchman on March 20, 2018, 08:41:02 PM

Scores 29 and gives up 30. HHMMMM. Good luck Andrew.

Welcome to Scoop Takes DMan!

GB Warrior · « **Reply #19 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:34:05 PM »

Never not fun to watch.

Go give em hell abroad.

Windyplayer · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:35:48 PM »

Thanks, AR. You will not be forgotten at MU. You did some remarkable things. Congrats on breaking the single season record for points and 3s made. You rock. Best of luck. Come on home whenever you feel like it.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:41:39 PM »

One of my favorite players in recent memory. Embodied the toughness and swagger we expect from our team. Wish him well wherever his next stop is.

SaveOD238 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:46:32 PM »

It’s funny, there’s only been a few players I was truly sad to see graduate. Lazar was one. Davante was one. I think Rowsey joined the list today.

Can’t wait to watch him light up TBT next year

Oldgym · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2018, 09:59:11 PM »

Quote from: SaveOD238 on March 20, 2018, 09:46:32 PM

I think Rowsey joined the list today.

Agree completely. I am gonna miss him. We need something to be the first entrant in the Scoop Hall of Banners. Say....

#UnleashSean · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:01:35 PM »

Quote from: Oldgym on March 20, 2018, 09:59:11 PM

Agree completely. I am gonna miss him. We need something to be the first entrant in the Scoop Hall of Banners. Say....

I approve.

Floorslapper · « **Reply #25 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:10:44 PM »

One of the best of this century at MU. Tons of swag. Tons of game. Lots of heart. Will be missed sorely. All time single season scoring leader at Marquette?! Incredible.

Best to Andrew as he pursues a professional career. Sure hope he gets a chance to go to an NBA Summer League /gets a look. Pretty similar to JJ Barrea.

GooooMarquette · « **Reply #26 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:13:37 PM »

Thank you Andrew. You have the heart, determination and swagger of a leader, and were always exciting to watch. Your range was incredible - some of the shots you hit just left me shaking my head. And I will always think back fondly about #thething.

Be well always, Warrior!

GoldenDieners32 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:14:12 PM »

Love AR30, we're gonna miss him

MU82 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2018, 10:45:33 PM »

Always entertaining, even when he was frustrating to watch at times.

When he drained those 2 LOOOONG 3s back to back against Creighton - absolute, cold-blooded daggers to seal the deal - it was probably the best moment of the season.

Fitting that he had not 1, not 2, but 3 The Things in his final game as a Warrior!

Daniel · « **Reply #29 on:** March 20, 2018, 11:11:40 PM »

Andrew - loved watching you for two years. Loved your swagger, toughness, attitude and shooting the lights out with startling shots. We will miss you, and wish you the best!

Oregon Warrior · « **Reply #30 on:** March 21, 2018, 12:36:10 AM »

Absolutely love the kid and how he plays. One of my all-time favorites!

jsglow · « **Reply #31 on:** March 21, 2018, 06:19:32 AM »

Loved his game and when it was properly harnessed, loved his attitude. See you at #tbt!

mug644 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 21, 2018, 07:43:19 AM »

I like the fact that Rowsey, the only senior, earned the last SOTG, meaning his photo will stay to the left into next season. He deserves a place of prominence.

warriorchick · « **Reply #33 on:** March 21, 2018, 08:06:33 AM »

After the first time I saw a tiny guy in a V-neck sweater getting right into Ben Simmons face, I knew I was really going to like him.

Andrew, you were tough, confident, scrappy, and often frustrating. I loved that you didn't take crap from anyone, and more often than not, you backed up your swagger. The shot of you tapping your wrist during the Villanova game will be one of my lasting memories as a Marquette fan. You were a hell of a lot of fun to watch, and I am going to miss you.

Also, if I ever have the opportunity to meet your mom, I will have to give her a big, sympathetic hug. I know that a guy with your personality would have been a handful to raise. But I also know she couldn't be prouder of you.

mu_hilltopper · « **Reply #34 on:** March 21, 2018, 08:18:45 AM »

Count me as a Rowsey fan. We're going to miss him a lot.

Where does he go from here? Think he'll play for cash?

Goose · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2018, 08:21:19 AM »

Topper

Rowsey will get paid to play ball for a long time. He is unique player and very entertaining.

Eye · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2018, 08:24:34 AM »

Would kind of be surprised if he's not in the 3-point contest in SA late next week.

Lighthouse 84 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 21, 2018, 09:09:01 AM »

Andy Rowsey makes me think of this:

WarhawkWarrior · « **Reply #38 on:** March 21, 2018, 09:14:21 AM »

Thank you Andrew! Congrats and the single season record and thanks for choosing Marquette. We knew you had many options.

4everwarriors · « **Reply #39 on:** March 21, 2018, 09:28:20 AM »

Grate fit four da Washington Generals, aina?

MU Fan in Connecticut · « **Reply #40 on:** March 21, 2018, 10:25:28 AM »

Quote from: Oldgym on March 20, 2018, 09:59:11 PM

Agree completely. I am gonna miss him. We need something to be the first entrant in the Scoop Hall of Banners. Say....

So many opposing players fell for The Thing it's sick!

Bocephys · « **Reply #41 on:** March 21, 2018, 10:30:39 AM »

Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on March 21, 2018, 10:25:28 AM

So many opposing players fell for The Thing it's sick!

Our biggest shame as a fanbase is not coming up with a better name for it than "The Thing"

mujivitz06 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:03:05 AM »

Quote from: warriorchick on March 21, 2018, 08:06:33 AM

After the first time I saw a tiny guy in a V-neck sweater getting right into Ben Simmons face, I knew I was really going to like him.

Andrew, you were tough, confident, scrappy, and often frustrating. I loved that you didn't take crap from anyone, and more often than not, you backed up your swagger. The shot of you tapping your wrist during the Villanova game will be one of my lasting memories as a Marquette fan. You were a hell of a lot of fun to watch, and I am going to miss you.

Also, if I ever have the opportunity to meet your mom, I will have to give her a big, sympathetic hug. I know that a guy with your personality would have been a handful to raise. But I also know she couldn't be prouder of you.

I never knew what the tapping the wrist thing was supposed to be. Rowsey time?

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #43 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:09:49 AM »

jsglow · « **Reply #44 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:11:29 AM »

Quote from: mujivitz06 on March 21, 2018, 11:03:05 AM

I never knew what the tapping the wrist thing was supposed to be. Rowsey time?

Nope, Warrior time.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:12:14 AM »

Quote from: Oldgym on March 20, 2018, 09:59:11 PM

We need something to be the first entrant in the Scoop Hall of Banners.

This sounds like a fantastic thread idea. No teal.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:14:29 AM »

warriorchick · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:27:56 AM »

Quote from: Bocephys on March 21, 2018, 10:30:39 AM

Our biggest shame as a fanbase is not coming up with a better name for it than "The Thing"

I am pretty sure it was Andrew who came up with the term. No one ever accused him of being a poet.

auburnmarquette · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:41:11 AM »

Quote from: fjm on March 20, 2018, 08:26:26 PM

What a Got Damned stud...
(dude made some silly silly SILLY mistakes and turnovers... but who hasn't or doesn't)

He will be sorely missed, his attitude, his THE THING, his leadership, his lack of fear... I'll miss him for sure!

ANDREW ROWSEY: HIGHEST SINGLE SEASON POINT TOTAL!!

agreed, and even on the turnovers I do remind people Wade had more - over 3 a game - but when you are the guy making things happen you are going to have some silly turnovers where you guess wrong on a cut as well.

I just updated www.valueaddbasketball.com, which does penalize players for turnovers and missed shots, and even factoring that in Rowsey was the 14th best offensive player in the country. Even once adjusting for below replacement-level defense he was still the 50th most valuable player in the country of 4,068.

The fact that he could replicate a 6 of 11 three-pointer 29-point performance 2 nights in a row, particularly against a Penn State Defense that was the 14th best in the nation at www.kenpom.com until Rowsey knocked them down to 18th almost single-handedly, was something.

warriorchick · « **Reply #49 on:** March 21, 2018, 12:40:33 PM »

Favorite gif of the year:

bilsu · « **Reply #50 on:** March 21, 2018, 02:07:16 PM »

I am a big Rousey fan.
Off the top of my head he had the third best senior season, behind Crowder and Tony Smith.
I am sure some one will try to mention McNeal, but I was not a McNeal fan.