General Big East Thread 20-21

[panda]

Yes, but without the years of relevance and success just prior.

And the possibility of a pathetic coach returning for another season.

[MU82]

The fact that the Jays are destroying Nova makes Wednesday's ass whooping even worse.

Fair ... but does it make our win over Creighton and close loss to Creighton better?

[MuggsyB]

Fair ... but does it make our win over Creighton and close loss to Creighton better?

Nope. I think the tremendous amount of patience MU fans have shown should be commended.  It has been extraordinary.  Those who suggest otherwise,  or that we have been unfair,  are frankly spewing utter nonsense.  This is a historically prime-time program and it's time to get back to fielding great teams that are capable of inflicting damage in March/April.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Nope. I think the tremendous amount of patience MU fans have shown should be commended.  It has been extraordinary.

You must be new here

[mileskishnish72]

10th is certainly a possibility. 

I'm hoping for a Blue Demon hot streak. This fargone season is lost anyway.

[MU82]

Nope. I think the tremendous amount of patience MU fans have shown should be commended.  It has been extraordinary.  Those who suggest otherwise,  or that we have been unfair,  are frankly spewing utter nonsense.  This is a historically prime-time program and it's time to get back to fielding great teams that are capable of inflicting damage in March/April.

See, I actually don't think it makes our win over Creighton "better," nor do I think it makes our loss to Nova "worse." They all are unrelated, each their own entities.

As for patient Scoopers ... as TAMU said, you're obviously new here.

One thing we all share is a desire for Marquette to become great at basketball again.

[MuggsyB]

Bouknight is back for UCONN.  That could be a problem for us but will help their tournament chances. 

[panda]

Bouknight is back for UCONN.  That could be a problem for us but will help their tournament chances.

Most importantly Bouknight, but they're also getting two rotation guys back, Akok and Andre Jackson.

[MuggsyB]

Most importantly Bouknight, but they're also getting two rotation guys back, Akok and Andre Jackson.

I may have to put that one in the doubtful column.  I honestly think we should hit the trifecta with Butler, XU, and DePaul.

[brewcity77]

I may have to put that one in the doubtful column.  I honestly think we should hit the trifecta with Butler, XU, and DePaul.

If we get one of those three I'd say that's exceeding expectations.

[MuggsyB]

If we get one of those three I'd say that's exceeding expectations.

I get it and I'm not saying we will win all three.  But I feel strongly we should based on roster talent.  If we were to lose out I believe Wojo will resign.

[GooooMarquette]

SJU looking good at the half against X. Champagnie and Alexander just keep getting better.

X has only played 14 games so far...and they look like it.

[MuggsyB]

SJU looking good at the half against X. Champagnie and Alexander just keep getting better.

X has only played 14 games so far...and they look like it.

I'm not convinced at all XU will make the tournament.  St.  J is fun to watch when they are causing havoc.

[cheese ball chaser]

I get it and I'm not saying we will win all three.  But I feel strongly we should based on roster talent.  If we were to lose out I believe Wojo will resign.

And leave all that money on the table? He's going to bleed MU dry.

[Scoop Snoop]

I am going to ignore reality for a moment and say that I think we win both the Butler and DePaul games.

[GooooMarquette]

I am going to ignore reality for a moment and say that I think we win both the Butler and DePaul games.

As long as you're ignoring reality, you might as well imagine they actually have a BET, which MU wins. Then six straight in Indy and we're running down Wisconsin Avenue.

[Herman Cain]

Good article in NY Post on The Johnnies push for Tournament. Johnnies get a lot of positive press in NY.

https://nypost.com/2021/02/17/st-johns-depth-keying-ncaa-tournament-push/

[MU82]

Waiting for the great Ed Cooley to put on the "big stretch drive he always does" (but doesn't actually).

[MuggsyB]

There are only two BEast tourney bid shoe-ins.  It's quite sad but there is no way XU or UCONN are locks with all their missed games.  Ir would not be shocking if we just get two.  Very disappointing.

[Scoop Snoop]

As long as you're ignoring reality, you might as well imagine they actually have a BET, which MU wins. Then six straight in Indy and we're running down Wisconsin Avenue.

I'm ignoring reality for 2 games and am half way there with the Butler win.

[wadesworld]

There are only two BEast tourney bid shoe-ins.  It's quite sad but there is no way XU or UCONN are locks with all their missed games.  Ir would not be shocking if we just get two.  Very disappointing.

It would be absolutely, completely shocking if the Big East only had 2 teams in the Tournament.

[brewcity77]

It would be absolutely, completely shocking if the Big East only had 2 teams in the Tournament.

Seems like at least two of Seton Hall, Xavier, UConn, and St John's will get in. Especially if the bubble keeps imploding like it did the past two days.

[MuggsyB]

Seems like at least two of Seton Hall, Xavier, UConn, and St John's will get in. Especially if the bubble keeps imploding like it did the past two days.

I hope you're right but I'm not convinced yet.  Gtown up 5 on The Hall btw under 8 mins.

[Scoop Snoop]

Georgetown wins, 81-75

[Herman Cain]

https://nypost.com/2021/02/20/marcellus-earlington-starting-to-step-up-game-for-st-johns/