Marquette
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Enfuego
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Re: Marquette
Kid, what's your inside stuff?
I loved them about a month ago until they lost D. James. I do think they roll U. State.
Kid, what's your inside stuff?
I loved them about a month ago until they lost D. James. I do think they roll U. State.
kid44
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Re: Marquette
Acker has accepted his new role. Remember since James went out MU was beating every big east team in the second half at some point. Scores do not show that. Look at the schedule they had left when James went down. Brutal.
Buzz is an outstanding coach and they are a very confident bunch. I actually did not like James other than his defensive skills.
There are some things I cannot say but they will give Utah St. all they can handle.
Everyone shaved their head for the tourney. Even Buzz. Will be fun to watch. Plus the line opened 7 and now 4.5.
Public reading too much into losing James.
Acker has accepted his new role. Remember since James went out MU was beating every big east team in the second half at some point. Scores do not show that. Look at the schedule they had left when James went down. Brutal.
Buzz is an outstanding coach and they are a very confident bunch. I actually did not like James other than his defensive skills.
There are some things I cannot say but they will give Utah St. all they can handle.
Everyone shaved their head for the tourney. Even Buzz. Will be fun to watch. Plus the line opened 7 and now 4.5.
Public reading too much into losing James.
ShavenCoinpurse
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Re: Marquette
:LMAO Assuming that was a joke right since Buzz already has a shaved head.
I love Marquette today to. Good luck to us.
:LMAO Assuming that was a joke right since Buzz already has a shaved head.
I love Marquette today to. Good luck to us.
ShavenCoinpurse
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Re: Marquette
Buzz is a phenominal coach. He does his homework. I was at the Big East tournament in person last week. When Marquette played St Johns he had all of the Jhnnies inbounds plays. I was cracking up. Every single inbounds by St Johns by the basket, Buzz just stared at St Johns coach as he called a play. As soon as he did, Buzz called in a defense which shut the play down. It was downright embarrassing. The Johnnies coach got soo pissed he eventually stopped calling plays. Lots of us were laughing.
Buzz is alright in my book.:thumbsup
Buzz is a phenominal coach. He does his homework. I was at the Big East tournament in person last week. When Marquette played St Johns he had all of the Jhnnies inbounds plays. I was cracking up. Every single inbounds by St Johns by the basket, Buzz just stared at St Johns coach as he called a play. As soon as he did, Buzz called in a defense which shut the play down. It was downright embarrassing. The Johnnies coach got soo pissed he eventually stopped calling plays. Lots of us were laughing.
Buzz is alright in my book.:thumbsup
kid44
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Re: Marquette
Buzz did have SOME hair, as in his nickname. But he will be bald like the rest for today's game.
Its actually funny seeing the boys without hair or facial hair. These kids have a mission and will not be denied. If they do not come out on top today I will be VERY surprised.
Never have been around a more confident, determined bunch of kids. I have been somewhat associated with the program since Wade was a youngster.
Buzz, at this time, is equal to Crean in many respects. These kids love him. Only thing left is his recruiting prowess. I have never seen anyone work as hard as Buzz, ever.
Buzz did have SOME hair, as in his nickname. But he will be bald like the rest for today's game.
Its actually funny seeing the boys without hair or facial hair. These kids have a mission and will not be denied. If they do not come out on top today I will be VERY surprised.
Never have been around a more confident, determined bunch of kids. I have been somewhat associated with the program since Wade was a youngster.
Buzz, at this time, is equal to Crean in many respects. These kids love him. Only thing left is his recruiting prowess. I have never seen anyone work as hard as Buzz, ever.
kid44
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Re: Marquette
Thats funny. He prepares like no one I have ever seen. That Johnnies game was somewhat embarrassing. Utah St. has played no one in MU's category.
Tired of hearing James this and James that. Kid has no shot and even tried to come out last year. You will not hear much about him in 2 years. McNeil on the other hand has had a better career than Wade. Maybe just not as explosive. He will be playing at the next level.
Thats funny. He prepares like no one I have ever seen. That Johnnies game was somewhat embarrassing. Utah St. has played no one in MU's category.
Tired of hearing James this and James that. Kid has no shot and even tried to come out last year. You will not hear much about him in 2 years. McNeil on the other hand has had a better career than Wade. Maybe just not as explosive. He will be playing at the next level.
kid44
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Re: Marquette
Why is this guy putting out my plays? LOL
Dave M@linsky
GAME: Utah State @ Marquette Mar 20, 2009 12:30PM
SPORT: College Basketball Picks
PICK: Marquette
Offered at: -4.5
REASON FOR PICK: 4* #850 MARQUETTE over UTAH STATE
12:30 Eastern
No, Marquette is not the same team without Dominic James. But now that there has been a full week of practice time to make some adjustments the Golden Eagles are still far better than this opponent, and bring some major matchup advantages that they can exploit, along with a sincere sense of purpose ? you will see shaved heads when they take the court today, a sign that seniors Jerel McNeal, Wesley Matthews and the supporting cast have not given up on their mission.
While Marquette was indeed 1-5 after losing James, when you take a closer look it is difficult to find any fault at all. Three of the defeats came against tourney #1 seeds Louisville (62-58 in a hard-fought game on the road), Pittsburgh (where they led by nine on the road in the second half), and Connecticut (the actual game in which James was injured); while the other two were vs. #3 seeds Syracuse (in overtime) and Villanova (76-75 at the buzzer in Madison Square Garden). The only time they stepped down in class at all in that span was a 74-45 blowout of St. John?s in the Big East tourney opener. And the reality is that they are stepping way down in clss again.
With James this was a Final Four contender, but without him the Sweet 16 may still be within reach, and this particular opponent was an excellent draw. The athleticism of McNeal and Matthews will be too much for a slow Aggie defense, which means penetration to the basket to set up easy scoring opportunities, and likely foul trouble as well for a team unaccustomed to this level of athleticism. The Utah State schedule rated only #179 this season, without a single road game against an NCAA tourney team, and yet there were signs of wear down the stretch anyway ? late-season road losses by 10 at Boise State, 13 at Nevada and 11 at a Saint Mary?s team without Patty Mills, and in the W.A.C. tourney the Aggies trailed New Mexico State by 13 in the second half of the semi-finals before gutting out a one-point win.
Stew Morrill is one of the best tactical coaches around, but you do not attract great athletes to Logan, Utah. As such he has only gone 1-6 in the Big Dance with this program, and the resume does not bring nearly enough to be in this short of a price range against this class of opponent.
BTW I hate touts.
Why is this guy putting out my plays? LOL
Dave M@linsky
GAME: Utah State @ Marquette Mar 20, 2009 12:30PM
SPORT: College Basketball Picks
PICK: Marquette
Offered at: -4.5
REASON FOR PICK: 4* #850 MARQUETTE over UTAH STATE
12:30 Eastern
No, Marquette is not the same team without Dominic James. But now that there has been a full week of practice time to make some adjustments the Golden Eagles are still far better than this opponent, and bring some major matchup advantages that they can exploit, along with a sincere sense of purpose ? you will see shaved heads when they take the court today, a sign that seniors Jerel McNeal, Wesley Matthews and the supporting cast have not given up on their mission.
While Marquette was indeed 1-5 after losing James, when you take a closer look it is difficult to find any fault at all. Three of the defeats came against tourney #1 seeds Louisville (62-58 in a hard-fought game on the road), Pittsburgh (where they led by nine on the road in the second half), and Connecticut (the actual game in which James was injured); while the other two were vs. #3 seeds Syracuse (in overtime) and Villanova (76-75 at the buzzer in Madison Square Garden). The only time they stepped down in class at all in that span was a 74-45 blowout of St. John?s in the Big East tourney opener. And the reality is that they are stepping way down in clss again.
With James this was a Final Four contender, but without him the Sweet 16 may still be within reach, and this particular opponent was an excellent draw. The athleticism of McNeal and Matthews will be too much for a slow Aggie defense, which means penetration to the basket to set up easy scoring opportunities, and likely foul trouble as well for a team unaccustomed to this level of athleticism. The Utah State schedule rated only #179 this season, without a single road game against an NCAA tourney team, and yet there were signs of wear down the stretch anyway ? late-season road losses by 10 at Boise State, 13 at Nevada and 11 at a Saint Mary?s team without Patty Mills, and in the W.A.C. tourney the Aggies trailed New Mexico State by 13 in the second half of the semi-finals before gutting out a one-point win.
Stew Morrill is one of the best tactical coaches around, but you do not attract great athletes to Logan, Utah. As such he has only gone 1-6 in the Big Dance with this program, and the resume does not bring nearly enough to be in this short of a price range against this class of opponent.
BTW I hate touts.
OMNIVOROUS FROG
EOG Master
Re: Marquette
I'm going against the shaved heads here. My team does not need gimmicks. Line climbing back up, I'll take the dog to keep it close without inside information.
Best Wishes...OF
I'm going against the shaved heads here. My team does not need gimmicks. Line climbing back up, I'll take the dog to keep it close without inside information.
Best Wishes...OF
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Jacoby Blows
Re: Marquette
Wade didn't stay in college for as long as McNeal and Wade took Marquette to a Final Four. Wade had the one of the only Triple Doubles in NCAA Tournament history over what was called "The best team in 10 years of CBB" and he beat them by himself.
I'm a Marquette fan, and to say McNeal has been better is silly. He's been there longer, and done it for longer, but Wade put that program on the map again.
Wade didn't stay in college for as long as McNeal and Wade took Marquette to a Final Four. Wade had the one of the only Triple Doubles in NCAA Tournament history over what was called "The best team in 10 years of CBB" and he beat them by himself.
I'm a Marquette fan, and to say McNeal has been better is silly. He's been there longer, and done it for longer, but Wade put that program on the map again.
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Jacoby Blows
Re: Marquette
No one in the country matches up WELL with Marquette. That's why even with out James they were leading in nearly every one of their final games in the second half against top 5 competition. They have two explosive guards and a SF that is nearly unplayable because of his versatility. The only way you can match up "OK" with them is if you have a dominant inside game to counter Marquette's dominance on the perimeter. Let's just say that Wesley and Wilkinson should struggle to get their own today against Butler and Mathews. They don't match up well at all with Marquette. You need SIZE to beat Marquette, and that's something Utah State doesn't have. 6'7 and 6'9 won't cut it. Butler and Mathews can guard that.
No one in the country matches up WELL with Marquette. That's why even with out James they were leading in nearly every one of their final games in the second half against top 5 competition. They have two explosive guards and a SF that is nearly unplayable because of his versatility. The only way you can match up "OK" with them is if you have a dominant inside game to counter Marquette's dominance on the perimeter. Let's just say that Wesley and Wilkinson should struggle to get their own today against Butler and Mathews. They don't match up well at all with Marquette. You need SIZE to beat Marquette, and that's something Utah State doesn't have. 6'7 and 6'9 won't cut it. Butler and Mathews can guard that.
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Jacoby Blows
Re: Marquette
They win by DD. Utah State can not run with Marquette for an entire game, and Butler has greatly improved. W/o Butler's improvement I'm a little more nervous but his rebounding and defense have been superb. He's been that versatile guy in the post they needed.
I agree that Hayward is very important in this game, but if Marquette limit's their turnovers and pressures the ball they should dominate.
They win by DD. Utah State can not run with Marquette for an entire game, and Butler has greatly improved. W/o Butler's improvement I'm a little more nervous but his rebounding and defense have been superb. He's been that versatile guy in the post they needed.
I agree that Hayward is very important in this game, but if Marquette limit's their turnovers and pressures the ball they should dominate.
Vanshady
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Re: Marquette
With all due respect, I still think your wrong...Utah St. will have no problem scoring the rock today, Marq is/has been suspect defensively and playing in Utah St. backyard won't help this...Wilkinson is crafty on the inside, and there are alot of ways to counter size, ever hear of a pump fake or an up and under... Utah St. is disciplined, they play as a unit and will be effective offensively today...Not sure how they will fair defensively, probly not great because of Marq quickness, but i think they have enough to keep thing close and even win...
With all due respect, I still think your wrong...Utah St. will have no problem scoring the rock today, Marq is/has been suspect defensively and playing in Utah St. backyard won't help this...Wilkinson is crafty on the inside, and there are alot of ways to counter size, ever hear of a pump fake or an up and under... Utah St. is disciplined, they play as a unit and will be effective offensively today...Not sure how they will fair defensively, probly not great because of Marq quickness, but i think they have enough to keep thing close and even win...
OMNIVOROUS FROG
EOG Master
Re: Marquette
Similar opinions, this squad is very tough, and will show bald headed Marquette a methodical, discliplined offense. They score, and at a very high% Huge value in Boise, bus ride and I doubt many Marquette fans in attendence in not so sunny Boise. Tough travel from East to West early game. Nailbiter.
Best Wishes...OF :+waving-5
Similar opinions, this squad is very tough, and will show bald headed Marquette a methodical, discliplined offense. They score, and at a very high% Huge value in Boise, bus ride and I doubt many Marquette fans in attendence in not so sunny Boise. Tough travel from East to West early game. Nailbiter.
Best Wishes...OF :+waving-5
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unseendamage
EOG Enthusiast
Re: Marquette
nic call kid....they look focused....2938u4ji23
nic call kid....they look focused....2938u4ji23
ShavenCoinpurse
EOG Dedicated
Re: Marquette
ugghhh.. banked in 3....
ugghhh.. banked in 3....
Re: Marquette
Frog i think u stole the "go against the shaved heads" system from me. I used it in the Eagles/Zona game when the Eagles shaved their heads. Or was it the growing of the beards system:+clueless
Frog i think u stole the "go against the shaved heads" system from me. I used it in the Eagles/Zona game when the Eagles shaved their heads. Or was it the growing of the beards system:+clueless
kid44
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Re: Marquette
Thats the shot that got the cover. Who banks 3's these days. Oh well.
Thats the shot that got the cover. Who banks 3's these days. Oh well.
ShavenCoinpurse
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Re: Marquette
It was gross. That shot was so far off and it banked high off the glass and goes in. Crazy. Marquette covers if that miracle didnt happen.
It was gross. That shot was so far off and it banked high off the glass and goes in. Crazy. Marquette covers if that miracle didnt happen.
ShavenCoinpurse
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Re: Marquette
You cannot possibly think he banked that 3 pointer in on prupose.
:LMAO
You cannot possibly think he banked that 3 pointer in on prupose.
:LMAO