At 2 am, after enough beers, it might be a pretty win

[tower912]

1.  Sacar must have been suffering from the jsonline jinx.    Brutal.
2.   Two straight games where the opponent's offensive rebounding, or the lack of boxing out by Marquette on the defensive rebounding, kept the opponent in the game.     Coincidentally, Ed looked small in both games.   
3.  And, about those turnovers.   Brutaller.   
4.  The only thing missing from this DePaul team is a history/culture of winning.   So close.   They came in and made Marquette play at their pace and really turned it into a grind.   No more sleeping on DePaul. 
5.  Apparently, Leitao read the ESPN article on how to stop Howard.   Tall guards.   In waves.   But Markus was looking to pass.   For better or for worse. 
6.   Another game that a year ago this team loses.  Locked down and frustrated Strus and Cain.   Winning with defense.   Phenomenal defense until the shot went up.   Sometimes the rebounding was good, sometimes it was abysmal. 
7.  In the first half, Jamal played good defense.   In the second, his presence was a signal for DePaul to attack him.   Why no Bailey in the second half? 
8.   FT's no matta.   But it sure is nice to hit a high percentage down the stretch.     
9.   Theo continues to improve.  A nearly complete game tonight.   Although, worst idea of the evening, Theo passing from the wing to Joey in the post.   Yeah, that was never going to end well.  Fumbled that late rebound off the free throw.   And I can see a 'hack-a-Theo' in the not too distant future. 
10.   They didn't show a good replay.   Did Joey get punched in the groin again?   We know Markus took a shot to the groin.   
11.  Another ugly win.    Which is infinitely better than an ugly loss.     Next.   

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Is Theo better know than Faisal was as a senior? Or at least close?

[Bad_Reporter]

12.  Markus was horrible with the ball tonight.  Any NBA talk should be put to rest for a while.

[PGsHeroes32]

Theo rules

[Dish]

Don't know what was tougher to enjoy tonight, the announcing or the officiating.

[5DollarPitcher]

Theo John might easily be the MIP in the Big East

[wadesworld]

Phew.

6 straight. Time to get 7, and 3 straight on the road. Biggest game of the season Saturday.

[GooooMarquette]

Is Theo better know than Faisal was as a senior? Or at least close?

Definitely better on offense already. On D and the boards, it's awfully close.

[drewm88]

2.   Two straight games where the opponent's offensive rebounding, or the lack of boxing out by Marquette on the defensive rebounding, kept the opponent in the game.     Coincidentally, Ed looked small in both games.   

Thought this was good in the first half. Maybe 3 O boards for them? 2nd half was brutal.

[HammerScreen]

It's nice being able to win ugly this year. Markus and Sam are the two most important players but who's 3: Theo or Joey? Think you could make a case for either

[jesmu84]

Weird handshake between the coaches

[AlumKCof93]

Yes, #2 for Joey. It was every bit as dirty as Davidsons.  I was surprised the refs didn't take a look at it. 

[nyg]

Theo stays on floor, no foul issues, MU much better. 
19 turnovers, 8 by Markus.  Believe the guys stepped on the line 4 times.  Only reason close game.
Sacar, get over it and move on.  Just a bad game. 
Cain on Markus, just like Simon from SJU, good defense.  But 15 for 15 from line, and 9 assists, good for Markus.

Wojo cut the substitution again in second half, just like last game. Theo no foul issues, no Morrow. Bailey, Cain and Joe C saw limited time. 

Protect the home. 

[Daniel]

Weird handshake between the coaches

I thought Wojo was dismissive of Leito who was trying to talk to Wojo.  Wonder what that was about

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

Chartouney was pretty good tonight should have gotten more of Sacars minutes

[goldeneagle91114]

I thought Wojo was dismissive of Leito who was trying to talk to Wojo.  Wonder what that was about

Leito appeared to be yelling at a ref. Wojo stood there for a second, and then stated to walk by. That's when Leito stopped and walked after Wojo.

[Galway Eagle]

surprisingly worth staying up to watch. Not because quality of play but kept me on edge. Let's get em this weekend 

[Lennys Tap]

We have shooters, a rim protector and play solid defense. We have only one glaring weakness - we're loose with the ball. Clean that up and this season will be magical.

[mug644]

Leito appeared to be yelling at a ref. Wojo stood there for a second, and then stated to walk by. That's when Leito stopped and walked after Wojo.

That's how I saw it.

[Archies Bat]

Weird handshake between the coaches

It looked like Leitao was just about to shake Wojo's hand and then saw one of the refs and needed to say something.  Realized he had just dissed Wojo and looked like he apologized.

[Jockey]

   
3.  And, about those turnovers.   Brutaller.   
 
5.  Apparently, Leitao read the ESPN article on how to stop Howard.   Tall guards.   In waves.   But Markus was looking to pass.   For better or for worse. 
 
11.  Another ugly win.    Which is infinitely better than an ugly loss.     Next.

3. Excellent use of the word "brutaller".

5. MH will see lots of taller guards on him.

11. Turnovers were ugly, but final 10 minutes of 1st half were about as well as we have played all year.

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

We have shooters, a rim protector and play solid defense. We have only one glaring weakness - we're loose with the ball. Clean that up and this season will be magical.

Incredibly weak at the 2g spot as well

[MUMountin]

Leito appeared to be yelling at a ref. Wojo stood there for a second, and then stated to walk by. That's when Leito stopped and walked after Wojo.

Yeah, Wojo looked peeved at Leitao and then decided to just blow him off, which finally made Leitao realize he was being a jackass.

I could imagine the two of them generally rubbing each other the wrong way.  If Depaul actually becomes consistently decent, could be the seeds of rekindling a good rivalry.  I'd rather loath a decent DePaul team than dread losing a headscratcher to them every year, to be honest.

[PGsHeroes32]

Incredibly weak at the 2g spot as well

Sacar sucked today. No matter how some may try and defend

But he came in average over 10 ppg he BE play while defending the other teams stud.

Far from an incredible weakness

[T-Bone]

1.  Sacar must have been suffering from the jsonline jinx.    Brutal.

6.   Another game that a year ago this team loses.  Locked down and frustrated Strus and Cain.   Winning with defense.   Phenomenal defense until the shot went up.   Sometimes the rebounding was good, sometimes it was abysmal. 

Was Sacar's game really that bad in total?  Offensively, it was tough.  I could feel his frustration 90 miles away.  Defensively though, not a single complaint.
4 Rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 TO; which goes along with a 0-9 shooting night...