Blue ball for the trolls

[pbiflyer]

OT St Johns only scored on FTs. That was a huge disparity in calls in OT. As noted Kolek got stream rolled no call, then we get a ticky tack right after that.

[BM1090]

I really want to win this fvcking tournament and I'll be disappointed if they lose tomorrow.

But it can also be true that there's not a lot of downside if we lose and avoid injuries.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

It's time to call out every Scoopers by name that interacts with these trolls. They are simply giving encouragement.

VBMG, you're first. Just STOP.

You are an excellent posters. Stay that way.

You're right but I really enjoy reminding them that they are obtuse slow-witted dipsh*ts.  Not sure why the Mods just don't ban them.       

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I really want to win this fvcking tournament and I'll be disappointed if they lose tomorrow.

But it can also be true that there's not a lot of downside if we lose and avoid injuries.

This. 

[CountryRoads]

OT St Johns only scored on FTs. That was a huge disparity in calls in OT. As noted Kolek got stream rolled no call, then we get a ticky tack right after that.

That was a ridiculous no call. Kolek was textbook on that.

[Jockey]

I really want to win this fvcking tournament and I'll be disappointed if they lose tomorrow.

But it can also be true that there's not a lot of downside if we lose and avoid injuries.

Agreed. I want to win every game, but if there is a loss that won't bother me a bit, it's in this tournament.

[Farley36]

Maybe one day you'll feel the voluntary touch of a woman, Farley.  I'm rooting for you!

Lol another teenage boy zinger. 

[Dickthedribbler]

I understand everything is clear in hindsight and O-Max had to react in a split second of real time. But at the end of regulation, had he tapped the ball with his fingertips rather than wrap both hands on the ball and slam it home, the put-back PROBABLY would have beat the red light and counted. Not being critical, just saying.

[Farley36]

You're right but I really enjoy reminding them that they are obtuse slow-witted dipsh*ts.  Not sure why the Mods just don't ban them.     

They should ban you first.  All you do is hurl personal insults that a 13 year old wouldn't even consider clever.  Far more of  a banable offense than pointing out when the team is playing poorly.

[BallBoy]

My biggest concern coming into the day is MU would play tight while SJ got the jitters out last night.  That was apparent in the first half shooting/movement etc.  It was a good thing we kept it within 10.  In the second half, we got into a groove to get back into the game.  The best part is we still won so the jitters should be over.  If UConn is going to win (at this point up 22) then I want them to have a field day shooting and hopefully the return to the law of averages tomorrow but at the end of the day we are going to get their best game so we need to be ready.

[MU82]

Really poor first half, unusual to be out-efforted by the opponent. Silly shot selection, and really loose with the ball.

Got after it on D in the second half and St. John's submitted. We'd have won going away if not for some uncharacteristic sloppiness. That over-and-back by Oso ... ugh. Oso made a mild run at a quadruple double -- 10 pts, 11 reb, 5 ast, 7 TO. Almost all of his TOs were weak and he seemed pretty indecisive at times; I'm sure he'd say he didn't have his best game.

Really good energy from our guys the last 25 minutes, though. Keep that going, make a few more shots, and take care of the ball ... and I like our chances to win a lot of games from here on out.

[jfp61]

Bench play will be our death


Sean Jones-8, Chase Ross (who shot well) -10, David Joplin -16.

Stevie +20 Oso+15

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I understand everything is clear in hindsight and O-Max had to react in a split second of real time. But at the end of regulation, had he tapped the ball with his fingertips rather than wrap both hands on the ball and slam it home, the put-back PROBABLY would have beat the red light and counted. Not being critical, just saying.

I was watching the replay for that and I think even if it was a tip there wouldn't have been any time left. 

[StillAWarrior]

I was watching the replay for that and I think even if it was a tip there wouldn't have been any time left.

It looked to me like the red light came on even before the ball hit his hands. The ball was certainly below the rim when the light came on.

[Goose]

I did not see one basket today and very happy about it. Got the ugly one out of the way and play better ball tomorrow.

[tower912]

Neither did SJU in overtime.

[PGsHeroes32]

Did not know this

https://twitter.com/CardChronicle/status/1633909813758382099

Big win today. Officially still alive!

[PGsHeroes32]

Bench play will be our death


Sean Jones-8, Chase Ross (who shot well) -10, David Joplin -16.

Stevie +20 Oso+15

https://twitter.com/jgtrends/status/1633839053169741824

This confirms the drop off.

But also shows SJ as the clear liability in this stat.

[NCMUFan]

Bench play will be our death


Sean Jones-8, Chase Ross (who shot well) -10, David Joplin -16.

Stevie +20 Oso+15

Naw, some teams will have the starting five shut down and the bench will pull us through.  Today it was just the opposite.

[willie warrior]

OT St Johns only scored on FTs. That was a huge disparity in calls in OT. As noted Kolek got stream rolled no call, then we get a ticky tack right after that.

And that was right in front of the useless highstepper.

[MUfan12]

Bench play will be our death


Sean Jones-8, Chase Ross (who shot well) -10, David Joplin -16.

Stevie +20 Oso+15

My biggest concern as well. So much variance from night to night with those guys. Which is understandable for frosh, but Jop can't be unplayable.

[Shooter McGavin]

Did not know this

https://twitter.com/CardChronicle/status/1633909813758382099

Big win today. Officially still alive!

Sean will be a good player and so will the rest of the freshmen.  But I'm glad those predicting he was the only reason for possible success this year were phenomenally wrong. 

[MU82]

Bottom line on ESPN notes that this was the first time all season we won after trailing by 10 or more at halftime.

Also ... these 2 wins over St. John's improved our Close Win Quotient, so thank goodness we didn't crush them either time.

[WarriorFan]

Games like this are why I don't like the BEAST conference tournament:
- BEAST refs are not good enough to work a tournament format
- MSG gives home court advantage to the NY/NJ teams
- OT game and a physical one at that late in the season just takes legs away for the real tournament
- Thanks for no injuries to MU.  Hope Soriano is OK.

I know it'll never go away because the TV revenue is too huge - but that was just not a good basketball experience.

[Uncle Rico]

Games like this are why I don't like the BEAST conference tournament:
- BEAST refs are not good enough to work a tournament format
- MSG gives home court advantage to the NY/NJ teams
- OT game and a physical one at that late in the season just takes legs away for the real tournament
- Thanks for no injuries to MU.  Hope Soriano is OK.

I know it'll never go away because the TV revenue is too huge - but that was just not a good basketball experience.

Agree with the refs.  Big East refs are bad, but all refs in basketball are bad.  Subject worth deeper discussion elsewhere.

St. John's and Seton Hall have combined 6 Big East tournament titles.  St. John's hasn't won one since 2000.  Hall has one this century.