...aaaand that’s why the Hausers are no longer Warriors

[JustinLewisFanClubPres]

Every run we went on was w Markus on the bench.  Simply a matchup issue.  Same issue as last year, Markus "ultimate green light".  I don't blame Sam (Joey is still a bitch).

Without Markus, this team loses to Davidson and we don't have the luxury of complaining about his tired legs today.

Markus is not the problem. His scoring acumen has kept us relevant for 3 years now.

[Mods, Delete me please. 8/26/2020]

Without Markus, this team loses to Davidson and we don't have the luxury of complaining about his tired legs today.

Different matchup.  Today they needed the length. 

[CountryRoads]

Couldn't this take have just been posted in the game thread?

[MUEng92]

He's not wrong.  The Hauser's did shoot like 97% from the field (only misses at the end of the shot clock after Markus dribbled around for 34 seconds), grab around 37 rebounds a game between them all while each of them playing lock down defense on two players each.  Of course without any turnovers.

[MU82]

He's not wrong.  The Hauser's did shoot like 97% from the field (only misses at the end of the shot clock after Markus dribbled around for 34 seconds), grab around 37 rebounds a game between them all while each of them playing lock down defense on two players each.  Of course without any turnovers.

You're selling them short, MUEng. With them, we win this one by 60. I mean, Joey's replacement (Bailey) absolutely sucked today.

[JustinLewisFanClubPres]

Different matchup.  Today they needed the length.

Length helps when it can put the ball in the basket. Koby has length. He looked overmatched today. As did Ed. As did Theo. As did Sacar until the game was out of hand.

Markus looked tired. That should be expected. He isn't physically gifted like Lebron. He's giving up 6" and 20-30 lbs every game. He is a stud and as gifted offensively as any player we've had since wade. He's done more to save Wojo than to hurt him.

Markus is not perfect but he shouldn't be a whipping boy when he doesn't live up to his lofty standards. Markus is a weapon that should make everything easier for others. Kinda like Cowan for Maryland. MU's offense looks as putrid with him as it does without him. That's because our offense is bad.The only difference between good and bad games is Markus being so skilled that he turns bad plays to good ones. He didn't force early today, the D was good early, and we got rolled.

Sam is missed because he was the only other player who could make something out of nothing when the o stalls. Joey didn't show enough to feel jilted over. We'd be horrendous with the Hausers and no Markus.

[Markusquette]

How about just saying Maryland is a damn good team and played extremely well. Plenty of talent and a good game plan to smother Markus. They wanted anyone else to score but him, even if it meant 27 from a different golden eagle. Or maybe it was all Dakich's fault?

[tower912]

Does anyone honestly think MU wins this game with the Hausers and without Markus?   Against a team with speed and athleticism and size at all 5 positions?  Please.

[Nukem2]

Does anyone honestly think MU wins this game with the Hausers and without Markus?   Against a team with speed and athleticism and size at all 5 positions?  Please.

This.

[MU82]

aaaand that's why the knuckleheads come out after losses.

[Ardmore Mug]

Does anyone honestly think MU wins this game with the Hausers and without Markus?   Against a team with speed and athleticism and size at all 5 positions?  Please.

IF this is the scenario, also without Sacar and poss w/o BB....... Just Sayin'....   

[cheese ball chaser]

The Hausers both transferred to better programs. Get over it and move on.

[Billy Hoyle]

They never went to Merrimack, did they? And certainly neither have nor will play for Golden State.

[Cheeks]

aaaand that's why the knuckleheads come out after losses.

Or during 5 to 10 minute stretches during a half they are around plenty, too.

[Lennys Tap]

I liked it better before the internet when I could just turn off the tv after a game and not be exposed to utter stupidity

You can still do that, you know.

[Jables1604]

Joey would have been posterized again today.

And then cried.

[GoldenDieners32]

And then cried.

probably would've wrote a letter too

[harryp]

Keep in mind that Markus took 18 shots and made only one, and 4 free throws making only 2. If he makes only 2 3's and 7 from the field it's an entirely different ball game. Especially if Theo doesn't take a dribble b/4 stuffing it (which on one in his position) should NEVER do, could be a different result

[wadesworld]

Keep in mind that Markus took 18 shots and made only one, and 4 free throws making only 2. If he makes only 2 3's and 7 from the field it's an entirely different ball game. Especially if Theo doesn't take a dribble b/4 stuffing it (which on one in his position) should NEVER do, could be a different result

Markus didn't take 18 shots.

[Lennys Tap]

Keep in mind that Markus took 18 shots and made only one, and 4 free throws making only 2. If he makes only 2 3's and 7 from the field it's an entirely different ball game. Especially if Theo doesn't take a dribble b/4 stuffing it (which on one in his position) should NEVER do, could be a different result

Markus was 1-12, not 1-18. He was 4-6 on FTs, not 2-4. That said, what if Bailey doesn't have the best offensive game of his life and Sacar doesn't go off? Then we lose by 41, not 21. The "what if" game has a lot of angles - not really worth playing.

[hairy worthen]

Keep in mind that Markus took 18 shots and made only one, and 4 free throws making only 2. If he makes only 2 3's and 7 from the field it's an entirely different ball game. Especially if Theo doesn't take a dribble b/4 stuffing it (which on one in his position) should NEVER do, could be a different result

What if we brought in a time machine and brought back Wade, Bo Ellis, Lucas and Chones all in their prime for this game. I bet we win then darn it all.

[NorthernDancerColt]

The Hausers both transferred to better programs. Get over it and move on.

You're only half right. Indeed we need to move on.

Virginia scored 46 points against, wait for it, Maine last week. Recent championship notwithstanding, you can have that brand of basketball.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Ignorant comment in so many ways.

Markus was off, but was patient and got some good looks that didn't go down today. He distributed the ball and didn't force much. He won't have too many shooting days like that.

Agree 100%.  Hopefully Markus has more good games than bad. We need his "A" game to win.

[Lennys Tap]

You're only half right. Indeed we need to move on.

Virginia scored 46 points against, wait for it, Maine last week. Recent championship notwithstanding, you can have that brand of basketball.

Marquette is a better program than UVA because they scored 46 (and gave up 26) against Maine? Whatever you're drinkin' please send me some.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Marquette is a better program than UVA because they scored 46 (and gave up 26) against Maine? Whatever you're drinkin' please send me some.

I don't think that's what he was saying. I think he was saying Virginia plays a boring style of basketball