#16 @ Ken Pom

[21Jumpstreet]

Pay Nevada Smith all the money

In the voice of Teddy KGB

[MuggsyB]

Many Scoopers stated ad nauseum before the game last night (and during the game) that UCONN is "a bad match for MU" and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.  I've got news for you:  MU is a bad match-up for UCONN.  I, Goose, and others told you for the better part of a week that UCONN's perimeter was very inconsistent, prone to brick-city, and can kick the ball away in bunches.  We controlled the game once UCONN went up 11 in the 1st half.  Notwithstanding our defense of the high p&r with Clingon the fact of the matter is MU showed we are more than capable of beating all comers and match-up just fine with ALL of them. 

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

[Uncle Rico]

Many Scoopers stated ad nauseum before the game last night (and during the game) that UCONN is "a bad match for MU" and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.  I've got news for you:  MU is a bad match-up for UCONN.  I, Goose, and others told you for the better part of a week that UCONN's perimeter was very inconsistent, prone to brick-city, and can kick the ball away in bunches.  We controlled the game once UCONN went up 11 in the 1st half.  Notwithstanding our defense of the high p&r with Clingon the fact of the matter is MU showed we are more than capable of beating all comers and match-up just fine with ALL of them.

I see you survived the wolf moon

[MuggsyB]

I'm not looking for a pat on the back and we have plenty of work to do.  It's the idea that we can't play with UCONN or anyone else that irks me a bit.  Everyone has flaws, including us.  But what's truly refreshing about our squad is guys have bought in and understand their roles, we continue to improve as a group, and no one is afraid out there.  Sunday will be a big challenge.  We need to get back to work immediately.

[tower912]

We need to get back to work immediately.

In his presser, Coach Smart said that the team is getting the day off.   

[Uncle Rico]

I'm not looking for a pat on the back and we have plenty of work to do.  It's the idea that we can't play with UCONN or anyone else that irks me a bit.  Everyone has flaws, including us.  But what's truly refreshing about our squad is guys have bought in and understand their roles, we continue to improve as a group, and no one is afraid out there.  Sunday will be a big challenge.  We need to get back to work immediately.

Yes, all that is true.  It's also true some teams matchup better with other teams and even as Marquette continues to improve, there are teams you'd rather see than others in march.  All of these things can be true.  You worry too much,  take a toke

[TheREALwrk]

Many Scoopers stated ad nauseum before the game last night (and during the game) that UCONN is "a bad match for MU" and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.  I've got news for you:  MU is a bad match-up for UCONN.  I, Goose, and others told you for the better part of a week that UCONN's perimeter was very inconsistent, prone to brick-city, and can kick the ball away in bunches.  We controlled the game once UCONN went up 11 in the 1st half.  Notwithstanding our defense of the high p&r with Clingon the fact of the matter is MU showed we are more than capable of beating all comers and match-up just fine with ALL of them.

You are the MAN brother!!!!!!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm not looking for a pat on the back and we have plenty of work to do.  It's the idea that we can't play with UCONN or anyone else that irks me a bit.  Everyone has flaws, including us.  But what's truly refreshing about our squad is guys have bought in and understand their roles, we continue to improve as a group, and no one is afraid out there.  Sunday will be a big challenge.  We need to get back to work immediately.

Good news, no one has ever said that we couldn't play with UConn so you have nothing to get irked about!

[Carl]

Kenpom has Marquette/UConn/Xavier all finishing 15-5 (despite only actually predicting 4 conference losses for MU?). Win at Xavier and we are the statistical favorite to win the conference. Who woulda thought?

[DoctorV]

Kenpom has Marquette/UConn/Xavier all finishing 15-5 (despite only actually predicting 4 conference losses for MU?). Win at Xavier and we are the statistical favorite to win the conference. Who woulda thought?

How about Providence?

[mileskishnish72]

Up to 14 in KP.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Kenpom has Marquette/UConn/Xavier all finishing 15-5 (despite only actually predicting 4 conference losses for MU?).

That 15-5 takes into account the odds of winning each game. If Marquette was a 51% favorite in every remaining game, you wouldn't project them to go 13-0. You'd project them to go 7-6

[Carl]

How about Providence?

Projected 14-6, for what it's worth

[DoctorV]

Sounds like, according to projections, we've got ourselves a really solid 4 team race for Big East Champion this year, unless Creighton makes it a 5 team race.

It's gonna be a very exciting month and a half of BE basketball, and it's awesome that Marquette right in the thick of it.

[Pepe Sylvia]

Yeah, I expect and hope that Creighton wins their next one against PC at home.

[THRILLHO]

Yes, all that is true.  It's also true some teams matchup better with other teams and even as Marquette continues to improve, there are teams you'd rather see than others in march.  All of these things can be true.  You worry too much,  take a toke

Respectfully disagree. Muggsy, I hope you never change.

[BM1090]

Many Scoopers stated ad nauseum before the game last night (and during the game) that UCONN is "a bad match for MU" and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.  I've got news for you:  MU is a bad match-up for UCONN.  I, Goose, and others told you for the better part of a week that UCONN's perimeter was very inconsistent, prone to brick-city, and can kick the ball away in bunches.  We controlled the game once UCONN went up 11 in the 1st half.  Notwithstanding our defense of the high p&r with Clingon the fact of the matter is MU showed we are more than capable of beating all comers and match-up just fine with ALL of them.

UConn is a bad matchup for MU, and I would guess we get blown out for the first time when we visit Storrs. But last night was an awesome win and I agree this team can beat anyone, especially at home.

[The Sultan]

Good think Marquette isn't visiting Storrs.

[Newsdreams]

I'm not looking for a pat on the back and we have plenty of work to do.  It's the idea that we can't play with UCONN or anyone else that irks me a bit.  Everyone has flaws, including us.  But what's truly refreshing about our squad is guys have bought in and understand their roles, we continue to improve as a group, and no one is afraid out there.  Sunday will be a big challenge.  We need to get back to work immediately.

We?

[MU82]

We?

Sure, we.

"We Are Marquette," sources say.

[brewcity77]

Up to #13 in kenpom, with the #2 offense in the country (second to Purdue) as we all expected under Shaka Smart.

[cheebs09]

Up to #13 in kenpom, with the #2 offense in the country (second to Purdue) as we all expected under Shaka Smart.

Can we bump this every offseason when people start to ask how the heck are we going to replace our leading scorer?

[JakeBarnes]

Can we bump this every offseason when people start to ask how the heck are we going to replace our leading scorer?

No. We will hand out the tinfoil hats and continue to be miserable. What sort of place do you think this is?

[Carl]

12 if BYU hangs on against Gonzaga