Marquette Post Game Thread

[3rdbass]

more than 2

Yeah that Dayton loss is not really helping us. But Marquette lost to Dayton too.

 

[AntG168]

A bunch of people on this board have been overly critical of him during the shooting slump, despite everything he has done for the program and all the clutch shots he has made this year. Some of the comments after the first St John’s loss we’re pretty disrespectful. I hope they see clearly now he much he has given to the program.

Dude just enjoy the win. We all love Alex. He’s just been terrible at times this year. Objectivity is good

 

[How Sway?!]

Honestly, does anyone want to play us now? Survived off nights from multiple guys.

Last time we were saying this was after the Creighton game, and we all know what happened next. Considering our next game is against Seton Hall, let's not mess with the Mojo we got going on

 

[uh-no]

Last time we were saying this was after the Creighton game, and we all know what happened next. Considering our next game is against Seton Hall, let's not mess with the Mojo we got going on

it's over.

 

[NickDanger]

Karaban and Johnson Balled out. Diarra gutsy and Stewart playing with great energy and defense. What a win. McNeeley looks slow. Maybe not 100%? He is getting beat on defense easily and can't separate on offense. If he can't shoot I rather Stewart get more of his minutes. Mahaney yikes is not a PG but I guess we have no choice. Ball totally dissapeared in the last 10-15 minutes besides playing good D.

McNeeley 4 for 18??

 

[3rdbass]

Then why is this clown on the boneyard?

He just loves hatting on UConn bball. He is never happy. When a lot of us wanted Ollie out I was on his side but then he didn't like Hurley hire even after winning the first one. Freescooter is a definitely not a UConn fan. Maybe he is a Syracuse fan. LOL!

 

[RuffRuff]

Someone needs to explain to me how Marquette is pegged as a 5 seed and we are an 8/9. We have the better resume even though we have 2 wtf losses.

Maryland W on road, crushed Purdue at home and beat Wisconsin OOC. These are all top 15 teams. We’ve beaten a variety of Nancies OOC.

 

[JB75]

Big dub. Samson real nice game and AK and diarra played well. As long as we beat seton hall, we lock up 3 seed, avoid St. John’s till final and most importantly, avoid the stupid daytime tip time section of the bracket. lol. Night wave - prime time baby !!!

 

[3rdbass]

McNeeley 4 for 18??

Yep and looked so slow out there. I have to think his ankle is still not 100%.

 

[Kolumbo]

Hey Alex - You, You have got

 

[Hunt for 7]

Well that game is more what I thought we would look like this year. We defended well not great, our freshman star had a tough game but Alex had his back. Ball made a few big baskets. Stewart with probably the put back of the year. Also on Stewart he played the better defense than McNeeley tonight IMO. Mahaney looked ok and in the chat really we all wanted him to shoot the shots he had so that says something about how we feel about his shooting.

Diarra is our heart. Ball is also getting better every game. He gets at least two or three baskets on penetration but still needs a right hand finish. His defense is improving. If it clicks he could really turn into a plus defender next year.

The Reed/Johnson combo is one we do not appreciate as much as we should. I think we are better than Marquette overall. I liked what I saw tonight. Give me some room for optimism on how we might fare over the next three weeks.

I think the BE is a bit under rated as a conference. I think Xavier is a tourney team right now.

As a whole team that may have been our best played game of the year.

Good timing!

 

[Mets1432]

Man, the losses vs Dayton, Colorado, Nova and SH still shock me. If this team tonight showed up every night, we would be 25-5 and fighting for a 2 seed.

That being said, no better time to start clicking. And I STILL think there is another level to this team.

 

[Palatine]

He had too as Mahaney was ho real help. I know he has to play backup PG but he is so slow in processing everything on offense. He missed a couple of changes to take 3s as playing PG has taken out of his mind set.

If Mahaney can play 10 minutes give Diarra a rest, score 2 points, have a nice assist, grab a rebound, commit no turnovers and play passable defense, like he did tonight. That's more than we have been getting from the #2 point guard this year. Not over taxing Diarra is big. Anyone who comes in and is NOT a liability at the point guard is big help.

 

[Marat]

Last time we were saying this was after the Creighton game, and we all know what happened next. Considering our next game is against Seton Hall, let's not mess with the Mojo we got going on

Yes let's finish strong and go for it in the BET. Seton Hall loss needs to be avenged big time.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Yep and looked so slow out there. I have to think his ankle is still not 100%.

He put up 38 a couple weeks ago..It’s not his ankle lol

 

[Kowalski]

Missed in the Karaban shot was a really good decision from Reed. He could have tried to force something, but he saw the defender drop and made the right play.

Just Reed’s presence in those situations helps free space for shooters.

 

[BFieldHusky]

Maryland W on road, crushed Purdue at home and beat Wisconsin OOC. These are all top 15 teams. We’ve beaten a variety of Nancies OOC.

I think it's crazy, but our neutral court win against Gonzaga is better than those if you go by the NET or KenPom. Which the committee does use.

 

[Hurleyman216]

Something tells me AK is done with losing games this year and ready to be the guy again. What a dagger, welcome back AK!

 

[3rdbass]

Man, the losses vs Dayton, Colorado, Nova and SH still shock me. If this team tonight showed up every night, we would be 25-5 and fighting for a 2 seed.

That being said, no better time to start clicking. And I STILL think there is another level to this team.

Nova loss wasn't that bad. Nova almost beat last year's team in Philly too. The other losses were unacceptable.

 

[RuffRuff]

Yep and looked so slow out there. I have to think his ankle is still not 100%.

So he goes for 38 two games after his ankle come back but it’s coming back to haunt him a month later?

He’s apt to a bad game, looked like a Freshman.

 

[Hurleyman216]

Maryland W on road, crushed Purdue at home and beat Wisconsin OOC. These are all top 15 teams. We’ve beaten a variety of Nancies OOC.

Sorry but the Big 10 is extremely overrated.

 

[Scottobot]

I thought McNeeley looked like he was dragging a bit. Perhaps sick?

He got hacked pretty hard every time he went to hoop and got no calls.

 

[3rdbass]

He put up 38 a couple weeks ago..It’s not his ankle lol

Did you see how slow he looked tonight and recently? Creighton doesn't play good pressing D like Marqutte does. He shot lights out as they don't pressure the ball. When he has to drive he has issues geting any separation. Just watch. He is awful on D. I was begging for Stewart to come in for him on D. You don't think a hign ankle sprain can be nagging issue?

 

[FearThePups]

Yeah I was wondering that too. I guess those Seton Hall and Colorado Losses are dragging us down.

We need to put a massive beat down on Seton Hall Saturday.

 

[AllHusky]

looks like it's Aidan Mahaney to spell Hass. He seemed like he was a decison away a number of times from making some plays. A little bit more decisive, a touch of success and maybe just maybe he makes a difference. Stewart should come away from this one feeling decent as well. Those 2 are necessary! Didn't notice them getting roasted on D, but wouldn't swear they were anything but ok.