[Cracked Sidewalks] Marquette at North Carolina

[brewcity77]

Expect a clash of styles when Marquette travels to North Carolina on Wednesday. We first heard about this game last night and have enough supporting evidence to suggest this is indeed going forward. Game most likely to be broadcast at 6:00 pm on ESPN2.

http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2021/02/marquette-at-north-carolina.html

[GoldenWarrior11]

Wow. I'm shocked (in a good way).  What a spur of the moment marquee match-up.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Would this be a buy game to MU? 

I'm struggling to see how scheduling a blue blood for a team that is desperate to build on confidence and heavy on development for next year (we aren't going to NCAAs) is a valued benefit right now.

Why not schedule a Duquesne or a UMASS or any other team that is off this week? (And get a better chance at a win)?

I'm happy, no doubt. I'm just confused on the benefit.

[Uncle Rico]

Expectations are low but I bet the players love the idea of going to Chapel Hill to play UNC.  Kudos to the staff and athletic department for getting this done.  Hoping for the best, expecting the worst but still a fun and fantastic opportunity.

Plus, the olds can reminisce!

[Uncle Rico]

Would this be a buy game to MU? 

I'm struggling to see how scheduling a blue blood for a team that is desperate to build on confidence and heavy on development for next year (we aren't going to NCAAs) is a valued benefit right now.

Why not schedule a Duquesne or a UMASS or any other team that is off this week? (And get a better chance at a win)?

I'm happy, no doubt. I'm just confused on the benefit.

If they win, it's a good win across the board.  Ultimately, it's a chance for the players to play against one of college basketballs blue bloods on the road.  Lack of fans lessen the expereince but I bet they're excited.

[The Sultan]

Would this be a buy game to MU? 

I'm struggling to see how scheduling a blue blood for a team that is desperate to build on confidence and heavy on development for next year (we aren't going to NCAAs) is a valued benefit right now.

Why not schedule a Duquesne or a UMASS or any other team that is off this week? (And get a better chance at a win)?

I'm happy, no doubt. I'm just confused on the benefit.

UNC wants a game.  Marquette wants a game.  ESPN wants a game.  They'll cut MU a check.  Or maybe they get a return game at some point the future.

[79Warrior]

Would this be a buy game to MU? 

I'm struggling to see how scheduling a blue blood for a team that is desperate to build on confidence and heavy on development for next year (we aren't going to NCAAs) is a valued benefit right now.

Why not schedule a Duquesne or a UMASS or any other team that is off this week? (And get a better chance at a win)?

I'm happy, no doubt. I'm just confused on the benefit.

Maybe Wojo wanted to go back and see his old house?

[tower912]

If it is close, I hope they don't throw pennies at our free throw shooter late in the game.   

[WarriorPride68]

First thought that comes to mind...well, being under .500 this year is now confirmed

[Scoop Snoop]

If it is close, I hope they don't throw pennies at our free throw shooter late in the game.

Forgot about that!. Hey, it'll be good for a T on the UNC fans if they do.

[wadesworld]

First thought that comes to mind...well, being under .500 this year is now confirmed

UNC vs. Marquette and that's your first thought. You seem like a really fun guy to be around.

You'd probably also be b!tching if they scheduled UIC or UWM.

[Goose]

BLM

Thanks for the laugh this morning. Your commenting on someone being fun to be around really made me laugh.

[Uncle Rico]

First thought that comes to mind...well, being under .500 this year is now confirmed

That will stink but at this point, does being 15-14 make you feel better?  What difference does it make?

[brewcity77]

That will stink but at this point, does being 15-14 make you feel better?  What difference does it make?

For me it would. I'm concerned about the weak finishes the last two years. Going 3-1 down the stretch and winning 2 at MSG would at least allow the season to end on a high note rather than a low one.

[Uncle Rico]

For me it would. I'm concerned about the weak finishes the last two years. Going 3-1 down the stretch and winning 2 at MSG would at least allow the season to end on a high note rather than a low one.

It's just as likely they finish 1-3 and win zero at MSG and finish on a low note. 

[MuggsyB]

I can't stand Roy and I suspect others feel the same way. 

[Uncle Rico]

I can't stand Roy and I suspect others feel the same way.

An enemy of Badger fans is a friend of mine

[brewcity77]

It's just as likely they finish 1-3 and win zero at MSG and finish on a low note.

Sure, but you literally posted the scenario of finishing on a 6-2 streak, so it's an odd take to push back on your own hypothetical.

[MU82]

For me it would. I'm concerned about the weak finishes the last two years. Going 3-1 down the stretch and winning 2 at MSG would at least allow the season to end on a high note rather than a low one.

So then ... let's kick UNC's tuchis!

[wadesworld]

BLM

Thanks for the laugh this morning. Your commenting on someone being fun to be around really made me laugh.

I'd need a legal pad and pen being around you. Need to make sure I'm taking notes on all the things you say, because you don't speak unless you're an "expert" on those things.

[Uncle Rico]

Sure, but you literally posted the scenario of finishing on a 6-2 streak, so it's an odd take to push back on your own hypothetical.

I did?  I don't think they'll finish 6-2.  Anything is possible, however unlikely. 

It's a fun game in the middle of a weird season. 

[brewcity77]

I did?

You did:

That will stink but at this point, does being 15-14 make you feel better?

[Viper]

Not sure what MU gets paid for this game, but it never hurts to play a bb when it comes to recruiting, and the game check can be put toward that pesky buy-out😀

[willie warrior]

An enemy of Badger fans is a friend of mine

Do you include Michigan State in that, or is it a bridge too far?

[Uncle Rico]

Do you include Michigan State in that, or is it a bridge too far?

Consider them two birds of the same feather