MU vs. Colorado

[Goose]

I like their chances tomorrow and fully expect a W. I believe the UNC loss two years ago was a great lesson learned and MSU was an eye opener for the guys. The stated from day one that NC was the goal and I do not think CU had a similar NC or bust goal going into the season. MU is a battle tested, experienced team with several NBA players on the roster. That is all I need to know going into the game.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Yes. We need to give Lumpkin lumps by running his ass off.

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[PointWarrior]

 

To be fair,  while Marquette has won 12 of 13 with Kolek, Colorado has also won 10 of 11. Both teams are playing well.

And just before that they went 1-3, including losing to UCLA. 

So also 11 of last 15.

[cheebs09]

I could see the Purdue faithful backing us. 2 good matchups the last two years and Colorado isn't a mid-major darling. Maybe just wishful thinking.

[wadesworld]

I could see the Purdue faithful backing us. 2 good matchups the last two years and Colorado isn't a mid-major darling. Maybe just wishful thinking.

Definitely wishful thinking.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

And just before that they went 1-3, including losing to UCLA. 

So also 11 of last 15.

Okay

And before our run we went 0-2 so also 12 of 15.

As I said both teams are playing well right now.  And as I said earlier, I think marquette wins

[StillAWarrior]

As I said both teams are playing well right now.  And as I said earlier, I think marquette wins

But...but...you didn't say it with enough enthusiasm.

#COLE

[Dr. Blackheart]

An avalanche will introduce the Bison to darkness.

[PointWarrior]

Okay

And before our run we went 0-2 so also 12 of 15.

As I said both teams are playing well right now.  And as I said earlier, I think marquette wins

To cherry pick stats

I would prefer to say:

Marquette is 15 - 4 in their last 19, with 3 of the losses playing without Kolek and 2 of the losses to the #1 overall seed.

Colorado is 13 - 8 in their last 21. losing to Cal and UCLA


  Marquette by 12...

[muwarrior69]

Mods are all COLE.

Could we lose on Sunday. Sure. But we're the better team and favored.

No wonder Scoop was down.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

I trust our defense. They won't expect the
" violence" in our stingy group

[Jay Bee]

Turn these aholes over 22%+

[Uncle Rico]

Turn these aholes over 22%+

Based on Colorado looked yesterday, they will give Marquette plenty of opportunities to do that

[MuggsyB]

The Lampkin/Oso match-up is intriguing.  How would one approach this in Oso's shoes?  Can he run him to exhaustion?

[Big Papi]

For me it comes down to how hurt is Oso and can Oso/Ben/Jop deal with Lampkin on the defensive end.  We can't foul them.

Also, how will Colorado length affect us on the offensive end.  I think we need a team effort scoring night.

I think we should win but it's one and done so you never know.

[MuggsyB]

I could see the Purdue faithful backing us. 2 good matchups the last two years and Colorado isn't a mid-major darling. Maybe just wishful thinking.

Ya.....I don't see them rooting for us. 

[Scoop Snoop]

For me it comes down to how hurt is Oso and can Oso/Ben/Jop deal with Lampkin on the defensive end.  We can't foul them.

Also, how will Colorado length affect us on the offensive end.  I think we need a team effort scoring night.

I think we should win but it's one and done so you never know.

I like that you mentioned 3 guys rather than one. In addition to a "team effort scoring night" we need a team effort (well, mostly your 3) effort at defending Lampkin. We can risk some fouls if they are spread around. Even though he was somewhat AWOL in the WK game, we need Oso to play plenty of minutes, not watch from the bench.

[CountryRoads]

Ya.....I don't see them rooting for us.

They didn't yesterday. A lot around me were obviously pulling pretty hard for WKU which is understandable. They likely won't show up until the second half of our game and will probably just be pretty uninterested in general about our game.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

They didn't yesterday. A lot around me were obviously pulling pretty hard for WKU which is understandable. They likely won't show up until the second half of our game and will probably just be pretty uninterested in general about our game.

Well of course they'll be late.  The need to practice their dance. 

[jesmu84]

For me it comes down to how hurt is Oso and can Oso/Ben/Jop deal with Lampkin on the defensive end.  We can't foul them.

Also, how will Colorado length affect us on the offensive end.  I think we need a team effort scoring night.

I think we should win but it's one and done so you never know.

I assume Marquette will employ a similar strategy that they've done with prior teams that had a limited roster and/or a dominant big man - up tempo and don't take allow any unnecessary stoppages.

Kalkbrenner was gassed in Omaha.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

To cherry pick stats

I would prefer to say:

Marquette is 15 - 4 in their last 19, with 3 of the losses playing without Kolek and 2 of the losses to the #1 overall seed.

Colorado is 13 - 8 in their last 21. losing to Cal and UCLA


  Marquette by 12...

Okay COLEslaw

[forgetful]

For me it comes down to how hurt is Oso and can Oso/Ben/Jop deal with Lampkin on the defensive end.  We can't foul them.

Also, how will Colorado length affect us on the offensive end.  I think we need a team effort scoring night.

I think we should win but it's one and done so you never know.

Oso needs to attack Lampkin. Oso is quicker/more athletic and can give him trouble if he attacks. Possibly draw a couple fouls.

When Gold/Jop are in and on him, they can both play on the perimeter and attack off the bounce. They may be at a disadvantage guarding him in the post, but he is going to be at a significant disadvantage guarding them on the perimeter. Either open looks for 3, or take him off the bounce and get him in foul trouble.

While I think Lampkin will be a load to deal with, I'm more worried about:

1. Tristan da Silva: Likely 1st round pick. 6'9"
2. K.J. Simpson: Possible 1st round pick. 6'2"
3. Cody Williams: Likely lottery pick. 6'8"

I think Mitchell does Mitchell things guarding Simpson. What will be a big decider in the game is how well Williams (Frosh coming off an ankle injury) and da Silva play, and on our side how much we can turn them over for easy buckets, and how well Kolek, Oso, and Kam play.

This is a game where in the post, Oso could give them trouble with his ability to take his man off the bounce, and when Lampkin is in, abuse them on the pick and roll. Need a big game from Oso. Hope he is healthy.

As I said before, at this point everyone is good, and not being on your A-game sends you home. But in this game, if both teams play their A-game. We win.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

The Lampkin/Oso match-up is intriguing.  How would one approach this in Oso's shoes?  Can he run him to exhaustion?

Lampkin is very poor a defending the pick and roll. Oso is going to turn him into bbq chicken.

On the other end, he's a load, but I don't think he can beat us by himself. If Lampkin is their leading scorer, I think the game is going well for us.

Da Silva scares me the most. I would consider putting Oso on Da Silva and having Jop/Ben handle Lampkin

[cheebs09]

One thing that was interesting was the 60% 3 point shooting is intimidating, but they only took 10. My bigger concern is they get to the line and get us in foul trouble.

I'm hoping Oso running some point and running to the rim will tire Lampkin out.

[nyg]

I don't understand the Oso is hurt that bad.  He played 33 minutes, continually brought the ball up mid court, had 8 rebounds, 5 blocks and yes he missed five of his close range shots. If he had made like three of them, would there even be a discussion?  Had two turnovers, one of which was a complete brain malfunction, but overall not bad, bad.  Kolek hurt, well 18 and 11. Mitchell hurt, one of his best games ever.  Hopefully all this injury talk is not a precursor to excuses if it doesn't go as planned tomorrow.