James/Stevens

[MarquetteMike1977]

Wrong thread earlier
Not sure if already mentioned but Nigel James was named Big East Freshman Of The Week again

[brewcity77]

Feels like there are two truths.

1) This team was ass in the first 2.5 months of the season and that level is unacceptable at Marquette, and if repeated would result in any coach getting fired, whether Shaka, Jesus Christ, or Al McGuire.

2) The team has been much better in the past month, even if the W/L column isn't stellar we've seen the best efforts including in losses, and there are legit pieces (NJ, Stevens, Royce) to build a winner around.

Neither of these should be controversial, but if a discussion can't start with those two irrefutable truths, it probably won't get far without devolving to dishonesty and name calling.

[GoldenEagles03]

Feels like there are two truths.

1) This team was ass in the first 2.5 months of the season and that level is unacceptable at Marquette, and if repeated would result in any coach getting fired, whether Shaka, Jesus Christ, or Al McGuire.

2) The team has been much better in the past month, even if the W/L column isn't stellar we've seen the best efforts including in losses, and there are legit pieces (NJ, Stevens, Royce) to build a winner around.

Neither of these should be controversial, but if a discussion can't start with those two irrefutable truths, it probably won't get far without devolving to dishonesty and name calling.

Sandwiching Jesus between Shaka and Al 😂

[MU82]

Jesus' teams always got called for traveling on water.

[Scoop Snoop]

Neither of these should be controversial, but if a discussion can't start with those two irrefutable truths, it probably won't get far without devolving to dishonesty and name calling

WHAT? You're no fun.

[willie warrior]

Sandwiching Jesus between Shaka and Al 😂

Jesus and Al were not fireball. Can't say that yet about Shaka.

[The Sultan]

Jesus and Al were not fireball. Can't say that yet about Shaka.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Jesus' teams always got called for traveling on water.

It's coming up on the 30-year anniversary of Jesus returning to the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks. 

With today's rules, I sure hope Shaka and staff are checking if there is any kind of loophole for remaining college eligibility, as I believe he left Texas A&M after his junior year.

https://theonion.com/christ-returns-to-nba-1819563859/

[Billy Hoyle]

It's coming up on the 30-year anniversary of Jesus returning to the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks. 

With today's rules, I sure hope Shaka and staff are checking if there is any kind of loophole for remaining college eligibility, as I believe he left Texas A&M after his junior year.

https://theonion.com/christ-returns-to-nba-1819563859/

"Kevin Willis, why hast thou forsaken me?"

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

Thought I'd check out this thread before the game. Very amusing. It went off topic with the first reply and never got back.

[MarquetteMike1977]

MU players were out all night Last night.
Nigel was right next to our Son.

Unlike say Dawson Garcia for example
My impression is Milwaukee loves Nigel, Adrien, Royce and the players and Royce, Adrien, Nigel and the players love Milwaukee.

[Newsdreams]

MU players were out all night Last night.
Nigel was right next to our Son.

Unlike say Dawson Garcia for example
My impression is Milwaukee loves Nigel, Adrien, Royce and the players and Royce, Adrien, Nigel and the players love Milwaukee.

They were out all night!! No wonder they can't play for 40 minutes

[hawk]

I thnk that for certain Shaka grabs a strting center from the portal.  That is the major need.  If Jones or Norman go then a reliable point guard is also a need.  After that I'm pretty ggod with the roster.  I thnk Philips is a keeper.  Like Parham he is getting big minutes in every game and is learning a ton.  He has a good frame and can shoot.  Owens shows flashes and another summer to work on his game could be transformative.  I realize that most everyone wants to see Hamilton leave the program but I think that is a wrong position.  You can't have 15 starters, you need some experienced fodder as well.  I just don't see this team as a waste, I tjhink there are some really nice players that are just too young.  With a strting center from the portal I don't see much trouble winning 18 or 19 games next season and MU getting a bid.

[muwarrior69]

I thnk that for certain Shaka grabs a strting center from the portal.  That is the major need.  If Jones or Norman go then a reliable point guard is also a need.  After that I'm pretty ggod with the roster.  I thnk Philips is a keeper.  Like Parham he is getting big minutes in every game and is learning a ton.  He has a good frame and can shoot.  Owens shows flashes and another summer to work on his game could be transformative.  I realize that most everyone wants to see Hamilton leave the program but I think that is a wrong position.  You can't have 15 starters, you need some experienced fodder as well.  I just don't see this team as a waste, I tjhink there are some really nice players that are just too young.  With a strting center from the portal I don't see much trouble winning 18 or 19 games next season and MU getting a bid.

...and some here say a 21-5 Nova team is a fraud. I think we'll need more than that to get a bid.

[Newsdreams]

...and some here say a 21-5 Nova team is a fraud. I think we'll need more than that to get a bid.

Amount of wins is not the main driver, quality of schedule and wins vs bad loses is what is mainly looked at.

[muwarrior69]

Amount of wins is not the main driver, quality of schedule and wins vs bad loses is what is mainly looked at.

If the conference performs next year like they have this year, quality of schedule could be a problem. Our OOC schedule better be at least 6 P4 schools and a 9-2 record. 

Does not wins determine the quality of schedule?

[Jay Bee]

If the conference performs next year like they have this year, quality of schedule could be a problem. Our OOC schedule better be at least 6 P4 schools and a 9-2 record.

Does not wins determine the quality of schedule?

"SOS" is independent, directly, of wins.