The Judge Speaks. Threepeat Edition.

[HuskyHawk]

So who is headed to the gallows? This doesn't feel very well thought out.

 

[NJHusky]

This doesn't feel very well thought out.

You’re surprised??? You’ve been here long enough

 

[jostar1]

 

[HuskyHawk]

You’re surprised??? You’ve been here long enough

The waiting is hardest part.

If my prior hanging hadn't ended disastrously, I might consider myself a candidate with Kansas in our bracket, yet last time they were we won a Championship.

 

[jostar1]

 

[BGesus4]

I feel like Method Man/Wu should be part of the mojo since our road to victory involves feeding Tarris and then keep feeding him and feeding him and feeding him

 

[HuskyHawk]

My 1984 Champion sweatshirts bought at the Co-op would beg to differ. It is UCONN on our jerseys, it's just UConn in written text. So that's a quibble. Note he's even got it as UCONN on Diarra's right hand.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

58 experts predicted the Final 4 on ESPN. Our old buddy Tim Welsh is the only one to pick us to come out of the West. Pretty funny.

 

[Deepster]

58 experts predicted the Final 4 on ESPN. Our old buddy Tim Welsh is the only one to pick us to come out of the West. Pretty funny.

Perfect. Apparently they don’t remember we know how to shock the world.

 

[jostar1]

 

[jostar1]

 

[UConNick]

58 experts predicted the Final 4 on ESPN. Our old buddy Tim Welsh is the only one to pick us to come out of the West. Pretty funny.

I still remember in 2014 Digger Phelps was the only one (preseason, I think) who had us in the Final Four.

 

[Horatio]

Sacrificial Wings and Beer. My contribution to the Mojo. Casual’s, do not touch a celery stick.

 

[Hangman Swami]

THE JUDGE SPEAKS

Once again, I stand before you ready to lead us to a 7th championship and a historic, almost unheard of threepeat. This one is big and nothing this good ever comes easy.

Hurley turned down the Lakers. Karaban returned. Since cutting down the nets last year, they have fully embraced the opportunity in front of them.

“This is where we’re at. Everyone has signed on,” he told his players then. “The season that we’re going to embark on is going to be rare, in terms of what we can accomplish to literally join those UCLA teams from a historical [standpoint].”

Hurley passed out bracelets with “Dynasty” on them. He showed the team hype videos of the Bulls threepeat season. And he read a book on winning written by John Wooden. And that’s where it clicked for me. That is where the Mojo will come from.

To achieve what only the great John Wooden has achieved, we must embrace and channel the Wizard of Westwood. Only he will show us the way. I mean, surely a basketball wizard knows a thing or two about Mojo, right? Westwood lived by his infamous Pyramid of Success highlighting characteristics like poise, competitive greatness, loyalty, enthusiasm and CONFIDENCE.

And while we will certainly need all of that, we may even need a little more. And with that? I give you “The Dan Hurley Mojo Pyramid of Success”. The foundational blocks that contain all that we need.

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For this one? There is nothing cute. This one is going to take every ounce of Boneyard Mojo we got. Whatever you’ve done from this pyramid in the past? Do it all. With passion and force. Conjure the spirits of titles past and of the great John Wooden. I’ve seen it work before with magical runs from Kemba and Shabazz where we all sat here doubting our chances. But Deepster! We don’t have the defense! We don’t have a first team Big East player on our roster! Mahaney stinks! Reed should start!

It begins and ends with you. I can only show you the path. And, deep in my heart, I truly believe we can do this. We have always loved going out West. We have always loved being an underdog. And we have the best coaching staff in the nation. Momentum is a powerful drug and the last thing the other 67 teams want to see is a back to back defending champ get hot.

As for the hangings? My posse is rounding up the two scoundrels as we speak and the gallows are begging for their necks.

The Judge has spoken.

Your loyal Hangman stands at the ready as always, Jurrrdge.

 

[Hangman Swami]

:::yawn:::

Your noose is being woven.

 

[Deepster]

Your loyal Hangman stands at the ready as always, Jurrrdge.

You're gonna need extra piano wire with this motley crew.