Big East 2024 -25 Results

[FairWeatherEagle]

Creighton had a first half like MU has had in most of its conference home games (until Friday).

They may not be unbeatable, but their more favorable remaining schedule makes them a real threat to win the conference.

The next two weeks are going to tell us a lot about the conference race.

MU: @ Butler, UConn, @SJU, @Creighton.

SJU:@ GU, Prov, MU, @uconnsox

CU: XU, @Vill, @Prov, MU

UConn: DP, @MU, SJU

MU has 3 of the next 4 on the road and plays each of the other 3 contenders, and there are several other pivotal games.

I reduce MUs prospects down to just these 3. UC, @STJ, @CR.
I've said we go 2/3, BE title and 2 seed.
But if we win all 3 then I'm thinking 1 seed.

But if they lose all three were just back to being that better-than-average Marquette. I can't accept that.

[DoctorV]

I reduce MUs prospects down to just these 3. UC, @STJ, @CR.
I've said we go 2/3, BE title and 2 seed.
But if we win all 3 then I'm thinking 1 seed.

But if they lose all three were just back to being that better-than-average Marquette. I can't accept that.

This is silly.
It makes it seem like you usually think in the extremes.
If winning all 3 makes you think 1 seed, which is a top 4 team in America, losing all 3 shouldn't be "better-than-average."

As much as losing all 3 would stink, and hopefully won't happen, Marquette would still be positioned for a protected seed if they right the ship.
Protected seeds are very good, not just better than average.

What would they be if they won 1/3?

[TallTitan34]

I reduce MUs prospects down to just these 3. UC, @STJ, @CR.
I've said we go 2/3, BE title and 2 seed.
But if we win all 3 then I'm thinking 1 seed.

There are other teams that play games too.

[MU82]

But if they lose all three were just back to being that better-than-average Marquette. I can't accept that.

If it happens, how will you manifest "I can't accept that"? Will you choose another team to root for? Will you stop donating to Marquette? Will you refuse to watch another second of MU hoops for the rest of the season or maybe for the rest of your life?

[Galway Eagle]

But if they lose all three were just back to being that better-than-average Marquette. I can't accept that.

Seeding started in 1979 We've had 2 2 seeds so let's chill a bit.

It's hardly just a "better than average" year if we don't get a 1 seed. Especially considering we've only been to the tournament 23/40 possible tournaments. 

If you total our seeds then divide by the 23 years we've made the tournament then our "above average" is a 6 seed Which we've achieved 13/23 times. Trim that down to 9/23 for 5 or better. 7/23 for 4 or better. 6/23 for 3 or better.

I'd happily take a year on par with the 79, 03, 12, 13 years let alone the past two.

[GoldenEagles03]

https://x.com/ryancassidycbb/status/1884014879272845644?t=YbL3W4VvF8eIMfzUx95L-Q&s=19

[GoldenEagles03]

Wasn't alcohol banned at the AMP in the last few years for this?

https://x.com/ryancassidycbb/status/1883234246829244611?t=sqwd_UVsVlP9SvZ-r1kPDg&s=19

[GoldenEagles03]

St. John's up 23-3 at Georgetown. Woah.

[FairWeatherEagle]

St. John's up 23-3 at Georgetown. Woah.

Yeah, they're looking good. Even if MU is pretty good, sometimes there's just another team that's at a different level. Didn't expect STJ to go there (but what do I know  ).
Need 2/3 UC,@STJ,@CR.  What a test!

[Uncle Rico]

Yeah, they're looking good. Even if MU is pretty good, sometimes there's just another team that's at a different level. Didn't expect STJ to go there (but what do I know  ).
Need 2/3 UC,@STJ,@CR.  What a test!

Marquette hasn't shown anything to indicate they are good

[muwarrior69]

I reduce MUs prospects down to just these 3. UC, @STJ, @CR.
I've said we go 2/3, BE title and 2 seed.
But if we win all 3 then I'm thinking 1 seed.

But if they lose all three were just back to being that better-than-average Marquette. I can't accept that.

Let's just beat Butler tonight and prepare for Saturday's game. Never underestimate your opponent.

[muwarrior69]

Marquette hasn't shown anything to indicate they are good

...and Patino is a far superior coach.

[MuggsyB]

Maybe Georgetown isn't "back". 

[FairWeatherEagle]

If it happens, how will you manifest "I can't accept that"? Will you choose another team to root for? Will you stop donating to Marquette? Will you refuse to watch another second of MU hoops for the rest of the season or maybe for the rest of your life?

So I got a lot of blowback on a couple of posts here...will address this one.
I'm an MU fan. I'll always root for them. I do sulk though when we lose. I didn't post much for a couple days after X got us.
To explain, "I can't accept". Right now at this moment I can't accept the idea that we would lose all three of these tough games. The Wojo days we would accept it even before they're played ...NO MORE! MU is at a different level.

It's possible we could lose all three. If we do I'm bumming' big time. And I'm sure those who've decided sticking it to me is fun will say "ha,ha accept that Fairweather!".....ok, but what does that say about them being MU fans. Scoop is just a place to slam others and feel superior!?  What about Marquette basketball and having that hope for a BE regular season Championship? BET winners?, A real nice seed?, (a 1 one day!?), Sweet sweet 16?, final 4 (generational joy!)?. And the nirvana of a (dare I say it) national championship!?!?

MU is real good. I'm a fan. I'm looking for good things. Disappointment comes with the territory...but I don't accept it!

Hate on me if you want.

[The Sultan]

So I got a lot of blowback on a couple of posts here...will address this one.
I'm an MU fan. I'll always root for them. I do sulk though when we lose. I didn't post much for a couple days after X got us.
To explain, "I can't accept". Right now at this moment I can't accept the idea that we would lose all three of these tough games. The Wojo days we would accept it even before they're played ...NO MORE! MU is at a different level.

It's possible we could lose all three. If we do I'm bumming' big time. And I'm sure those who've decided sticking it to me is fun will say "ha,ha accept that Fairweather!".....ok, but what does that say about them being MU fans. Scoop is just a place to slam others and feel superior!?  What about Marquette basketball and having that hope for a BE regular season Championship? BET winners?, A real nice seed?, (a 1 one day!?), Sweet sweet 16?, final 4 (generational joy!)?. And the nirvana of a (dare I say it) national championship!?!?

MU is real good. I'm a fan. I'm looking for good things. Disappointment comes with the territory...but I don't accept it!

Hate on me if you want.

Don't play the victim card.

[IrwinFletcher]

So I got a lot of blowback on a couple of posts here...will address this one.
I'm an MU fan. I'll always root for them. I do sulk though when we lose. I didn't post much for a couple days after X got us.
To explain, "I can't accept". Right now at this moment I can't accept the idea that we would lose all three of these tough games. The Wojo days we would accept it even before they're played ...NO MORE! MU is at a different level.

It's possible we could lose all three. If we do I'm bumming' big time. And I'm sure those who've decided sticking it to me is fun will say "ha,ha accept that Fairweather!".....ok, but what does that say about them being MU fans. Scoop is just a place to slam others and feel superior!?  What about Marquette basketball and having that hope for a BE regular season Championship? BET winners?, A real nice seed?, (a 1 one day!?), Sweet sweet 16?, final 4 (generational joy!)?. And the nirvana of a (dare I say it) national championship!?!?

MU is real good. I'm a fan. I'm looking for good things. Disappointment comes with the territory...but I don't accept it!

Hate on me if you want.

MU Iceman!  Glad to see you back posting, albeit on a different board.

[FairWeatherEagle]

Don't play the victim card.

You're right, less cards more basketball!
Turning up Homer!

[DFW HOYA]

That's six of the last seven for Georgetown, who would have been 0-7 had Villanova not stopped playing in the final three minutes of that game on MLK day.

This team is spent and it's still January: 14 field goals, 16 turnovers.

Micah Peavy: 40 minutes, 3-14
Jayden Epps: 1-8
Caleb Williams: 1-6
Curtis Williams: 0-5
Thomas Sorber: 3-9

[DoctorV]

Hahaha 14 field goals, 16 turnovers got me

[Uncle Rico]

That's six of the last seven for Georgetown, who would have been 0-7 had Villanova not stopped playing in the final three minutes of that game on MLK day.

This team is spent and it's still January: 14 field goals, 16 turnovers.

Micah Peavy: 40 minutes, 3-14
Jayden Epps: 1-8
Caleb Williams: 1-6
Curtis Williams: 0-5
Thomas Sorber: 3-9

DFA - any rumblings of team dissent?  That looks like a team of disinterested guys right now

[DoctorV]

Absurd foul call there

[TSmith34, Inc.]

That's six of the last seven for Georgetown, who would have been 0-7 had Villanova not stopped playing in the final three minutes of that game on MLK day.

This team is spent and it's still January: 14 field goals, 16 turnovers.

Micah Peavy: 40 minutes, 3-14
Jayden Epps: 1-8
Caleb Williams: 1-6
Curtis Williams: 0-5
Thomas Sorber: 3-9

That's six of the last seven for Georgetown, who would have been 0-7 had Villanova not stopped playing in the final three minutes of that game on MLK day.

This team is spent and it's still January: 14 field goals, 16 turnovers.

Micah Peavy: 40 minutes, 3-14
Jayden Epps: 1-8
Caleb Williams: 1-6
Curtis Williams: 0-5
Thomas Sorber: 3-9

I know Epps can be a volume shooter/scorer, but he seems like a net negative to me, think GU is better without him on the floor.

[DFW HOYA]

DFA - any rumblings of team dissent?  That looks like a team of disinterested guys right now

No, but the Washington Post, which takes care to never criticize teams, noted this in their write-up: "The Red Storm's ascension in its second season under Rick Pitino stands in stark contrast to the state of Georgetown's program midway through the Big East schedule. [Ed] Cooley also took over last season with the mandate to reclaim the swagger that made the Hoyas a national brand."

[Scoop Snoop]

No, but the Washington Post, which takes care to never criticize teams, noted this in their write-up: "The Red Storm's ascension in its second season under Rick Pitino stands in stark contrast to the state of Georgetown's program midway through the Big East schedule. [Ed] Cooley also took over last season with the mandate to reclaim the swagger that made the Hoyas a national brand."

At the risk of sounding like an apologist for Cooley-he does not have the coaching resume' that Pitino has. Also, I believe that SJU had plenty of NIL $ available. That does not mean that Cooley cannot do better. Last night was a disgrace.

[warriorchick]

DePaul 26,UConn 14 with 7 minutes left in the first half.