Full credit to Wojo

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Happ was dominant, Markus couldn't buy a bucket. But Wojo sat Howard for a bit, adjusted how they doubled down on Happ and lo and behold a win for Marquette.

Oh, and EFFFF THE BADGERS!!!!

[jutaw22mu]

Wojo did a nice job today.  That was a tough game and they were very hard to run an offense against.

[Babybluejeans]

Yep. D looked good. Credit to Wojo and the boys!

[WarriorDad]

Yep. D looked good. Credit to Wojo and the boys!

Yep

[rocky_warrior]

Yep. D looked good. Credit to Wojo and the boys!

D looked GREAT without Markus.

Looked OK with him.

Great win boys!

[1SE]

How well Wojo is able to manage Markus will define our season.

[forgetful]

D looked GREAT without Markus.

Looked OK with him.

Great win boys!

Howard held Trice to 10 points, and 1-6 from 3.  That's pretty good D.

[DUNKS45]

Wojo has gotten through to them, D is much much better. Great win.

[Ellenson Guerrero]

I was as anti-Wojo as anyone after the KU game, but he seemed very in control tonight. That was a very pleasant surprise.

[rocky_warrior]

Howard held Trice to 10 points, and 1-6 from 3.  That's pretty good D.

c
I was specifically referring to the defense when Howard was out without about 10 left in the game.  I don't think Wisconsin scored in that stretch, but not looking at game log right now

[forgetful]

c
I was specifically referring to the defense when Howard was out without about 10 left in the game.  I don't think Wisconsin scored in that stretch, but not looking at game log right now

Agreed on that stretch. Phenomenal D during that period.  Overall though in Wojo's favor a comment from the Badger board:

"MU decided to let Happ get his, and to take Trixe out of the game.  Make their Other shooters peat them. Worked"

That plan isn't rocket science, but the hard part is getting players to execute it.  MU executed it perfectly today.

[cheebs09]

We might be turning a corner. Grinded our a win against two #12 teams. Didn't even outshoot them

[leever]

Agreed on that stretch. Phenomenal D during that period.  Overall though in Wojo's favor a comment from the Badger board:

"MU decided to let Happ get his, and to take Trixe out of the game.  Make their Other shooters peat them. Worked"

That plan isn't rocket science, but the hard part is getting players to execute it.  MU executed it perfectly today.

Badger Board comment is just wrong.  I really don't think Marquette "let Happ get his".  He was awesome and couldn't be stopped (much), but the D on the rest of the Badgers was great and it paid off.  For this game, Happ > Howard but Marquette > Wiscy.

Buffalo game should be played first team to 100 wins.

[Afroman]

Agreed. Good job, Coach.
And, congrats to the team.

[avid1010]

I liked how Wojo subbed in the 2nd half.  Liked the defense as a whole.

Hated that he couldn't run more set plays to get the ball to Sam/Joey for a 3 or in the high post.

If MU's offense can click they will be in good shape...can McEwen play point for them next year?

[Floorslapper]

Was at the game and the effort was great. Solid coaching by Wojo. Great to build some momentum off the KState win.

[frozena pizza]

Defense and rebounding was solid from start to finish. This is the toughness we lacked last year when we would just let Rowsey shoot us back into it.

Fortunately they can't make free throws either.

[BM1090]

I liked how Wojo subbed in the 2nd half.  Liked the defense as a whole.

Hated that he couldn't run more set plays to get the ball to Sam/Joey for a 3 or in the high post.

If MU's offense can click they will be in good shape...can McEwen play point for them next year?

Yes regarding Koby. And he is very talented. Not sure about the defense but he has the athleticism if the effort is there

[rocky_warrior]

Yes regarding Koby. And he is very talented. Not sure about the defense but he has the athleticism if the effort is there

Any that haven't watched the McEwen Inside Marquette BBall episode should.  Given pre-season reports, and his attitude, I think we'll be happy with him handling the rock next year.

https://www.youtube.com/v/fmYRjknMQe4

[94Warrior]

I was frustrated during the Louisville game and said if Wojo didn't turn things around, 5 years was long enough.  Well since that point he has completely turned things around.  All credit to him.

I was his biggest supporter for 4 years, my frustration got the best of me, but after the UL OT win, the K-State blowout, and winning this game when Markus couldn't buy a hoop - I am 100% back on board.  I was wrong, this program is absolutely pointed in the right direction and Wojo is growing as a coach before our eyes.

Go MU!

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

How well Wojo is able to manage Markus will define our season.

I actually think Wojos ability to elevate another big dog on O will define the season.  That will both restrain Markus but also force flow in offense.

Joey your table is ready. 

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Ps great job today.  Well timed double teams, good rotations, players staying home and helping each other on d.  Great to see.  If you play decent d it keeps you in most games. 

[MUBigDance]

I was frustrated during the Louisville game and said if Wojo didn't turn things around, 5 years was long enough.  Well since that point he has completely turned things around.  All credit to him.

I was his biggest supporter for 4 years, my frustration got the best of me, but after the UL OT win, the K-State blowout, and winning this game when Markus couldn't buy a hoop - I am 100% back on board.  I was wrong, this program is absolutely pointed in the right direction and Wojo is growing as a coach before our eyes.

Go MU!

Some similar thoughts for me.  Wojo did a great job on the D tactics. Still some standing around on Offense...but good enough.

[Avenue Commons]

Happ is an excellent college hooper. Late in the 2nd I was worried the Badgers were going to throw to him in the blocks over and over and we wouldn't keep up. But we did.

Great adjustments by Wojo and the staff. Good to see Wojo turning to his staff repeatedly in TO to discuss options. Sign of a true leader.

Missed FTs were uncharacteristic. Lucky to get the W. Got some home cooking from the refs, nice to be on that side of things.

Overall great win against a very good Badgers team. Such an awesome rivalry.

[Herman Cain]

Kudos to the coaching staff. A rivalry win is always sweet.