MU/UCONN Game Thread

[mu_hilltopper]

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https://usnow.daily24.blog/posts/dan-hurley-issues-scathing-critique-officiating-disorder-after-loss-marquette-khanh123-team-son

[The Sultan]

I kinda think this is more Hurley setting the stage for their first round game on Thursday. That game was no different than dozens of other college basketball games these days. I also think UConn's week off showed.

[Warriors4ever]

I was at the game as well. I wondered for a fleeting second whether anyone would storm the court, but honestly I am glad it didn't happen, it would have been embarrassing. Plus there were so few students that would have not made for a good optic anyway. Not even close to us beating Villanova, the #1 ranked team in the country at the time, and in dramatic fashion as well.

[The Sultan]

I was at the game as well. I wondered for a fleeting second whether anyone would storm the court, but honestly I am glad it didn't happen, it would have been embarrassing.

    

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

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https://usnow.daily24.blog/posts/dan-hurley-issues-scathing-critique-officiating-disorder-after-loss-marquette-khanh123-team-son

He must be referring to some game other than Saturday's L. SMH

[MuggsyB]

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What an utter and m

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https://usnow.daily24.blog/posts/dan-hurley-issues-scathing-critique-officiating-disorder-after-loss-marquette-khanh123-team-son

Hi. I am an utter tool and a complete loser.

Sincerely,

Dan Hurley.

[WhiteTrash]

How many times this season have we seen MU players (Ross) launch themselves into defenders under the hoop and not get the call? Way too many times. The call at the end of the game looked 100% consistent to MU's previous 30+ games.

[MUDPT]

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https://usnow.daily24.blog/posts/dan-hurley-issues-scathing-critique-officiating-disorder-after-loss-marquette-khanh123-team-son

Most of our drives, the UConn player would have hand on the Marquette player's hip pushing him away from the basket. I thought Ross was fouled on his fast break lay up. The biggest no call was when Stevens knocked the ball away at half court, their Ross dove for the ball and took Stevens out, leading to the Mullins 3 and started the UConn rally late. It goes both ways.

Most disappointed that the story from the game was that the coach was a bozo and rightfully ejected. Nothing on how well MU played or a complete 180 from the game two months ago. On Senior Day with two 4 year players, the story was whether the coach bumped an official or not. So dumb.

[Nukem2]

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hurley is delusional. Yes, the BE is overly physical and UConn is at the top. Was at the game and UConn was fouling hard on multiple plays many of which were not whistled.

[MU82]

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https://usnow.daily24.blog/posts/dan-hurley-issues-scathing-critique-officiating-disorder-after-loss-marquette-khanh123-team-son

That was really something. "I'm пot iпterested iп ... chasiпg headliпes." Hilarious.

In the grand universe of physical basketball games, I didn't think that one was particularly physical. Pretty much every game involving St. John's and Seton Hall is much more physical. And missed calls ... UConn should have been called for fouls on several huge plays down the stretch; they weren't, and that's basketball, and Marquette persevered despite it.

Just a weird take after that game. I actually usually get a kick out of Hurley, but I'm now extra glad we kicked his team's butt!

[MuggsyB]

I expect Hurley to feebly circle back with this beyond asinine take, especially if MU plays UCONN on Thursday.

[MUbiz]

That was really something. "I'm пot iпterested iп ... chasiпg headliпes." Hilarious.

In the grand universe of physical basketball games, I didn't think that one was particularly physical. Pretty much every game involving St. John's and Seton Hall is much more physical. And missed calls ... UConn should have been called for fouls on several huge plays down the stretch; they weren't, and that's basketball, and Marquette persevered despite it.

Just a weird take after that game. I actually usually get a kick out of Hurley, but I'm now extra glad we kicked his team's butt!

100% agree with this which is why I never understand the Hurley slurpers around the BE after playing UConn. His sanctimonious compliments are not just for Shaka and MU - he does it to every team and there is always some hidden message or agenda behind it. Hurley was indirectly taking a shot at how Shaka runs his offense by letting NJ dribble around too much, but most people take it as "he's being complementary".

Hurley is a pyscho (in a good competitive way) and needs to say stuff like this to get himself to think the world is against him for a competitive advantage. Not to dissimilar to what Michael Jordan used to do back in the day. He would literally make stuff up that was not true to trick his mind into competing the hardest.

[The Sultan]

100% agree with this which is why I never understand the Hurley slurpers around the BE after playing UConn. His sanctimonious compliments are not just for Shaka and MU - he does it to every team and there is always some hidden message or agenda behind it. Hurley was indirectly taking a shot at how Shaka runs his offense by letting NJ dribble around too much, but most people take it as "he's being complementary".

Come on. He wasn't taking a shot. Here's the full quote:

"If you're a point guard like a Kolek or one of these guys, Marquette's a great place to go. Because he really let's the poing guard orchestrate the offense....there probably isn't a point guard who takes more dribbles offensively and every dribble feels like he is putting so much pressure on you. He stops, he starts, takes fake spins, he's elusive and powerful."

[MUbiz]

Come on. He wasn't taking a shot. Here's the full quote:

"If you're a point guard like a Kolek or one of these guys, Marquette's a great place to go. Because he really let's the poing guard orchestrate the offense....there probably isn't a point guard who takes more dribbles offensively and every dribble feels like he is putting so much pressure on you. He stops, he starts, takes fake spins, he's elusive and powerful."

It is generally considered bad to take lots of dribbles, is it not? Hurley crafts his statements many times to leave thought into what he is saying - as he should and all great coaches do. 

You can choose to believe its all love from Hurley, but I have spent enough time around high level college sports to have a different opinion. One of my best friends played football for Mark Richt at Georgia and I have spent a few Saturdays with Mark in recent years at Sanford stadium watching the game with him due to my buddy's access. You would not believe the things he said and stories he made up re opponents to get an edge.

Another perfect example is when I was at MU, my now wife was in PT school and she helped the basketball team at home games. She would come home after a game and would tell me how Crean would talk bad about everything and everyone pregame, including the MUBB fans. Did Crean mean any of what he was saying when he said "not a single f'ing fan in that stadium cares about you!" Of course he did not believe that - but it was said to foster the mentality of us vs the world.

Psychological warfare happens at every high major sport there is, all the time.

[The Sultan]

It is generally considered bad to take lots of dribbles, is it not?

Not necessarily. Dribbling for the sake of dribbing isn't great. But dribbling to put consistent pressure on a defense is definitely something many coaches teach.

You can choose to believe its all love from Hurley, but I have spent enough time around high level college sports to have a different opinion. One of my best friends played football for Mark Richt at Georgia and I have spent a few Saturdays with Mark in recent years at Sanford stadium watching the game with him due to my buddy's access. You would not believe the things he said and stories he made up re opponents to get an edge.

Another perfect example is when I was at MU, my now wife was in PT school and she helped the basketball team at home games. She would come home after a game and would tell me how Crean would talk bad about everything and everyone pregame, including the MUBB fans. Did Crean mean any of what he was saying when he said "not a single f'ing fan in that stadium cares about you!" Of course he did not believe that - but it was said to foster the mentality of us vs the world.

Psychological warfare happens at every high major sport there is, all the time.

I think you are reading way too much into something that was supposed to be a compliment. Which is exactly why Marquette posted it.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

It is generally considered bad to take lots of dribbles, is it not? Hurley crafts his statements many times to leave thought into what he is saying - as he should and all great coaches do. 

You can choose to believe its all love from Hurley, but I have spent enough time around high level college sports to have a different opinion. One of my best friends played football for Mark Richt at Georgia and I have spent a few Saturdays with Mark in recent years at Sanford stadium watching the game with him due to my buddy's access. You would not believe the things he said and stories he made up re opponents to get an edge.

Another perfect example is when I was at MU, my now wife was in PT school and she helped the basketball team at home games. She would come home after a game and would tell me how Crean would talk bad about everything and everyone pregame, including the MUBB fans. Did Crean mean any of what he was saying when he said "not a single f'ing fan in that stadium cares about you!" Of course he did not believe that - but it was said to foster the mentality of us vs the world.

Psychological warfare happens at every high major sport there is, all the time.

How are the post-game comments "psychological warfare"? 

I'm not saying coaches don't do it.  I'm not saying Hurley doesn't do it.  But this feels like a stretch.

[MUbiz]

How are the post-game comments "psychological warfare"? 

I'm not saying coaches don't do it.  I'm not saying Hurley doesn't do it.  But this feels like a stretch.

In Danny's own book, which I have read, is literally referred to as a blueprint for psychological warfare. Danny is more calculated than most and he thinks much differently than most. There is nothing he says that is not calculated in some way shape or form. I highly suggest reading the book - it is a great read and gives great insight into how he thinks and how curated his statements truly are. Reading the book is why my opinion on this topic is different than the rest of scoop.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

In Danny's own book, which I have read, is literally referred to as a blueprint for psychological warfare. Danny is more calculated than most and he thinks much differently than most. There is nothing he says that is not calculated in some way shape or form. I highly suggest reading the book - it is a great read and gives great insight into how he thinks and how curated his statements truly are. Reading the book is why my opinion on this topic is different than the rest of scoop.

Fair enough.  But since you're the export, how specifically were his most recent comments "psychological warfare."

Do you think he is never genuine when complimenting another program, coach or player?

[MU82]

Just listened to it again. It was clearly a compliment.

[MUbiz]

Fair enough.  But since you're the export, how specifically were his most recent comments "psychological warfare."

Do you think he is never genuine when complimenting another program, coach or player?

I never called myself the expert - you did. And thanks, I guess...