Scrimmage

[DrJay24]

Just tell them they'll get nothing and like it. Clearly worked with Spaulding.

[The Sultan]

Yeah, it does. My daughter has been asking "when are we going back to the Marquette game" since April. She was excited for today, then wanted to leave after 5 minutes. That stuff matters. Don't tell me what doesn't matter to the children who are literally telling me it matters to them.

It will make difference to them as they grow older. It's OK to be disappointed. Don't make it more than it is.

[jfp61]

You didn't eat the ribeye?

[PointWarrior]

Not having concessions was a big miss. Lots of families here, we weren't the only ones to meant early. In the past we always got hot dogs and chips, nothing fancy but with 1,000+ there they left a lot of cash on the table. We left early because I didn't want to spend 2 hours listening to "I'm hungry" on repeat.

Line of the day from my 6-year-old daughter: "I'm pissed, I'm hungry, I didn't get to see Iggy. This was bad."

Incomprehensible decision to hold a scrimmage from 11-1 in the afternoon and not open the concession stands that have typically been open for these events in the past.

Just wait until she learns she can't box scores from games from overseas trips. 

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Shaka's just trying to keep the fans as hungry as the players.

[brewcity77]

It will make difference to them as they grow older. It's OK to be disappointed. Don't make it more than it is.

Cancelling events like Madness and Haunted Hoops, making overseas scrimmages unavailable deliberately, moving all inter-squad scrimmages behind closed doors, and choosing to diminish the quality of the events they do have is a series of fan outreach losses. It's not like crapping the bed on these is a one-off.

[barfolomew]

Doesn't look like Norman is playing.  Ben with a mask.

Round here it's called a breathing boot.

[jfp61]

Cancelling events like Madness and Haunted Hoops, making overseas scrimmages unavailable deliberately, moving all inter-squad scrimmages behind closed doors, and choosing to diminish the quality of the events they do have is a series of fan outreach losses. It's not like crapping the bed on these is a one-off.

Every single one of those things give the team a competitive advantage during the season, or is just saving minor costs.

Acting like it is a personal slight to you or fans "as a whole", is crazy.

[MU82]

Yeah, it does. My daughter has been asking "when are we going back to the Marquette game" since April. She was excited for today, then wanted to leave after 5 minutes. That stuff matters. Don't tell me what doesn't matter to the children who are literally telling me it matters to them.

Respectfully, brew, before the next game you take her to, you say: "That was a scrimmage but this is a real game. There will be food for us there. I promise." Then you will (and Fiserv) will deliver on the promise, and all will be well with the world.

And I do agree on the missed $$$ opportunity for MU.

[Uncle Rico]

Mickey Mouse program.  Wally is right

[We R Final Four]

A few takeaways....

Ben dove for a ball at practice this week..needed 9 stitches....the reason for the mask.

Chase will have a great year per Shaka. Wearing sleeve on left arm.

DO really look the part. Hoping to able to practice this week, slight injury.

This is the place to be at marquette...no place better (Shaka).

Walkon Jack Anderson can shoot the 3 ball...Shaka said so....and then he did.

Caedin crafty and big.... Several offensive fouls on picks....help d (showing on screens)very solid.
Learned alot from Oso. Stutter step croosover, looking for back door cuts, etc. Body way ahead of Oso at this age.

PG Stevie very crafty at rim...both hands. Very solid.

Jop 50% or so on 3s......but some head scratching decisions/turnovers.

Kam frustrated in first half. Old Kam second half.

BG short on every 3 attempt. 0-5 from deep, I believe.

Sean coaching blue in TOs.

Royce can score.....3 times in a row late in the game.

I was going to say Al is still behind, but I think this is what he is. Shaka calls him energy guy.

Clark had ~8 dunks off help d commitments.....nice to have 7'1" to lob to.

My biggest takeaway is Caedin got an education from Oso and it shows. He said as much. He will be a focal point at some time.....maybe next season.

[MU_Beav]

A few takeaways....

Ben dove for a ball at practice this week..needed 9 stitches....the reason for the mask.

Chase will have a great year per Shaka. Wearing sleeve on left arm.

DO really look the part. Hoping to able to practice this week, slight injury.

This is the place to be at marquette...no place better (Shaka).

Walkon Jack Anderson can shoot the 3 ball...Shaka said so....and then he did.

Caedin crafty and big.... Several offensive fouls on picks....help d (showing on screens)very solid.
Learned alot from Oso. Stutter step croosover, looking for back door cuts, etc. Body way ahead of Oso at this age.

PG Stevie very crafty at rim...both hands. Very solid.

Jop 50% or so on 3s......but some head scratching decisions/turnovers.

Kam frustrated in first half. Old Kam second half.

BG short on every 3 attempt. 0-5 from deep, I believe.

Sean coaching blue in TOs.

Royce can score.....3 times in a row late in the game.

I was going to say Al is still behind, but I think this is what he is. Shaka calls him energy guy.

Clark had ~8 dunks off help d commitments.....nice to have 7'1" to lob to.

My biggest takeaway is Caedin got an education from Oso and it shows. He said as much. He will be a focal point at some time.....maybe next season.

Thanks for this.

[BCHoopster]

Ben Gold, My biggest take away is the lack of improvement from last year.  Zero consistency on his shot, to anyone who thinks he has pro potential is off there rocker.  Thought Parham will be more of a factor, can go inside and out. Jop has to be a factor for team to do well, has the talent, just has to be consistent.  Kam and Stevie look like seniors, the 3 seniors will carry this team  but talent abounds. Clark even though skinny is very coordinated, lots of potential there.  It will be interesting watching how Shaka utilizes the talent

[The Sultan]

Cancelling events like Madness and Haunted Hoops, making overseas scrimmages unavailable deliberately, moving all inter-squad scrimmages behind closed doors, and choosing to diminish the quality of the events they do have is a series of fan outreach losses. It's not like crapping the bed on these is a one-off.

Yeah. Their season ticket sales sure have taken a hit huh?

[jfp61]

Yeah. Their season ticket sales sure have taken a hit huh?

its hurt their ability to make the NCAA tournament

[MuMark]

https://youtu.be/8c2hABy4LUY?si=zJNRJ6-G6tfqPLdg

[Nukem2]

Yeah. Their season ticket sales sure have taken a hit huh?

Of course, success may have a bit to do with that?

[Lennys Tap]

My biggest takeaway is that the next generation of Marquette fans are whiners. And worse yet, instead of teaching them the lesson that next time whiners are left at home, this generation of Marquette fans whines right along with them. #Sad

[Uncle Rico]

My biggest takeaway is that the next generation of Marquette fans are whiners. And worse yet, instead of teaching them the lesson that next time whiners are left at home, this generation of Marquette fans whines right along with them. #Sad

Raised by boomers, so not surprising

[Scoop Snoop]

Raised by boomers, so not surprising

Hey! Watch it, you little twerp!

[4everwarriors]

Reako just be reakin', aina?

[Lennys Tap]

Raised by boomers, so not surprising

You're not wrong.

[Lennys Tap]

Of course, success may have a bit to do with that?

Success means you don't need gimmicks.

[The Sultan]

Of course, success may have a bit to do with that?

Wow. Ya think?

[brewcity77]

Every single one of those things give the team a competitive advantage during the season, or is just saving minor costs.

Acting like it is a personal slight to you or fans "as a whole", is crazy.

What's crazy is the "competitive advantage" lie of an excuse. UConn has First Night and public exhibition games. Have they suffered a competitive disadvantage?

Oh, and last night, women's basketball had a scrimmage that included free pizza for all fans. All I'm asking is to have the privilege of giving Marquette money for the same thing they gave for free last night.