Buck. Futler.

[Titanxman04]

It's that time again.

If there's a non-conference school I don't enjoy beating more...well...there isn't. Perhaps it's because we're so similar. Maybe it's because their first run was predicated on the fact that we took the legs out from under Kansas State (it certainly didn't hurt them). Mayhaps the strong passion that fuels my dislike for said program is because they stole one from us. Better chances, is that they worshiped a little b*tch boy, flop-aholic Matt Howard.

Either way. Buck Futler. Buck those mother-bucking Fulldogs.

Cannot wait to sit down, turn on ESPN Wednesday night, and thank the good Lord that I close Thursday, as opposed to open.

By games end, I want the whole of Futler's team to have concave chests, due to Tu dropping his steel balls on each of them.

I want firedupkaren to follow through on her bet and date DC.

I want JimmyTwoTimes to call me up afterwards and take me out to Dana's for a few drinks on him (because he's that kind of guy - nice).

But mostly, I just want those Futler Faithful to look up at the scoreboard, and all have the realization that their moment of glory is over. Done. Finished. The last two seasons, was their peak, and for the next twenty-plus years, they'll have to watch Xavier not only get their first Final Four... but their fourth and fifth... And they'll have to watch X hang a national title or two as well.

[Snipe]

I am glad that we play Butler. I really want to beat them. I hope we continue to play them every year. It is a great series.

I like rooting for Butler by and large. I could see us in a conference with them again some day the way things go sometimes.

Never got the hate, though I do like people calling out firedupkaren. I know some of you guys can't wait for her to show up, and DC Muskie is probably humping a chair leg like a German Shepard just thinking about it.

Going into Hinkle isn't easy. Butler is down but we need to scratch the disappearing act and come out like gangbusters from the get go. I would love to beat them soundly from start to finish.

[xudash]

They had there moment in the sun. It's time for a total Xavier eclipse.

Beat the crap out of Butler.

[rhyno2110]

I can't stand these Bucks. Im a jealous mother Bucker of Futler.

Hope they sustain there program becuase I love this series, and we sure as hell ain't slowin down... It hasn't dissapointed. WED, Our Muskies best show these Bucks what has been brewin in Musketeer Nation. This is the BREAKTHROUGH!

[atljar]

Reps for the OP!

[Blueblob4life]

They had there moment in the sun. It's time for a total Xavier eclipse.

Beat the crap out of Butler.

Dash is a Great American! If I ever meet you, beer of your choice, on me.

Titan, I guess you can have one too......

[blobfan]

Time for revenge. I wanna see Dez dunk so hard their busted up clock flies off the wall. I want drinking fountains to go crashing to the floor just because Frease gives them a nasty look. Their court is going to look like the surface of a golf ball after Tu has his way with it.

It's time for REVENGE!!!

[DC Muskie]

Wednesday we ride. And Karen rides me!

HEEEEYYYYYYOOOO!

Boom.

[paulxu]

It's time for REVENGE!!!

Hey...is that a bulldog?

Respect the Streak. Feed the Streak.

I noticed MOR is on the changing avatar bandwagon. I'm counting on you guys to continue this as long as humanly possible. March? April?

[paulxu]

Wednesday we ride. And Karen rides me!

HEEEEYYYYYYOOOO!

Boom.

DC misses turn onto the beltway.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2TK-ZQ1LpY/TFVfTvg0AvI/AAAAAAAAAL4/C_lkM5E7I-4/s1600/Anatomy+of+a+Car+Crash+2+Trunk+on+Fire.JPG

[Emp]

Conspiracy Theory XLVII:

We always play Butler at Butler on a weekend. So why is this game on a Wednesday week night and late too boot? Hold down the number of Xavier fans invading Hinkle? Tu

Is this the WaterFountain Rematch? Will Tu get the Boo?

We do owe Butler. Big "time."

[OSUMuskie]

I have not been to an X game in over two years. Finals are done Wednesday. I am leaving Columbus and dragging three of my roommates, non X-fans, to Indy with me to watch this game. I am beyond every measure of psyched right now!

BUCK FUTLER!

[bobbiemcgee]

http://www.ohio.com/polopoly_fs/1.241972.1319513444!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_500/image.jpg

I'm expecting us to dismantle them

[PM Thor]

DC misses turn onto the beltway.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_u2TK-ZQ1LpY/TFVfTvg0AvI/AAAAAAAAAL4/C_lkM5E7I-4/s1600/Anatomy+of+a+Car+Crash+2+Trunk+on+Fire.JPG

DC has it down to a science, burn the trunk, get rid if the hooker...er...evidence.

I HATE dayton.

[Xavier Nation]

Even Butler fans think they are going to lose.....and by a lot....http://buhoops.yuku.com/topic/8129/Butler-Xavier#.Tt0jXKN5mK0

[Coogles]

Even Butler fans think they are going to lose.....and by a lot....http://buhoops.yuku.com/topic/8129/Butler-Xavier#.Tt0jXKN5mK0

Is that surprising?

We're bad. Really...really bad. I'm not in the camp that thinks this program is going to disappear, but this team just isn't put together very well.

A 15-20ish point margin is probably what you should expect.

[Xavier Nation]

Coogles, are you a Butler fan?

[Coogles]

Coogles, are you a Butler fan?

Yessir.

[xufan02]

I hate Bulter because they are good. I think this is a great series and hope it continues for many years to come.

[GoMuskies]

I hated Bulter when they were good.

Isn't this what you meant to say.

I pity them this year. Tu will have no mercy.

[xufan02]

Isn't this what you meant to say.

I pity them this year. Tu will have no mercy.

LOL, good call.

[Masterofreality]

Ah, the game of the annual series of Xavier vs. Poseurs, Pretenders, Posterers and Phonies. The game against one of the schools with the creatively original nickname of "Bullfrogs" that, while they may have had a blip of time where they wound up the year a bit longer than the Mighty Musketeers, in time they now return to their wretched charlatan ways. Two years ago the Bullfrogs had to cheat to win in their house and last year even with the hyped hypocrite Howard and the masquerading mountebank Mack the froggies went down in the Cin-house. So they somehow magically made a Final Fraud? Now where are they?

No, there is no 25 year run of excellence. No there is no following up a two year mystical recruiting class with a continued talent stream of superbness. No, there is no collateral ancillary benefit of a microsecond of national exposure. Instead, there is a return to the emptyness of an oversized, freezing cold storage barn with the stink of failure wafting through its rusting girders. Yes, after a temporary change in the earth's axis, order is now restored and those who had wandered in the wilderness of anonyminity have now returned to their designated rightful place in the pecking order of mid-majorness.

The Futler Frogs. I anxiously await the opportunity to laugh, cackle and guffaw at their foibles on Wednesday. Like a drunken uncle on Thanksgiving who crashed the party, they are now ushered back to the sordid shack of mediocrity where they traditionally reside.

Buck Futler. I hope they enjoy the view looking up from their backs after the Tu haymaker.

Goodbye Imposters.

[nuts4xu]

We will make Butler our water fountain!!

The Show comes to Indianapolis on Wednesday night, I can't friggin wait!

[xudash]

Ah, the game of the annual series of Xavier vs. Poseurs, Pretenders, Posterers and Phonies. The game against one of the schools with the creatively original nickname of "Bullfrogs" that, while they may have had a blip of time where they wound up the year a bit longer than the Mighty Musketeers, in time they now return to their wretched charlatan ways. Two years ago the Bullfrogs had to cheat to win in their house and last year even with the hyped hypocrite Howard and the masquerading mountebank Mack the froggies went down in the Cin-house. So they somehow magically made a Final Fraud? Now where are they?

No, there is no 25 year run of excellence. No there is no following up a two year mystical recruiting class with a continued talent stream of superbness. No, there is no collateral ancillary benefit of a microsecond of national exposure. Instead, there is a return to the emptyness of an oversized, freezing cold storage barn with the stink of failure wafting through its rusting girders. Yes, after a temporary change in the earth's axis, order is now restored and those who had wandered in the wilderness of anonyminity have now returned to their designated rightful place in the pecking order of mid-majorness.

The Futler Frogs. I anxiously await the opportunity to laugh, cackle and guffaw at their foibles on Wednesday. Like a drunken uncle on Thanksgiving who crashed the party, they are now ushered back to the sordid shack of mediocrity where they traditionally reside.

Buck Futler. I hope they enjoy the view looking up from their backs after the Tu haymaker.

Goodbye Imposters.

I wonder if they've ripped out the chain link fencing inside the place yet.

Butler making it to the F4 once let alone twice is just one of those things. I presume they're in their silent phase for the renovation funding for Hinkle. That alone should tell you something. To still be in the silent phase at this point, coming off the last two seasons truly makes them look small time.

Whenever I think about the A10's problems, I change the focus to the HL and begin to feel much better about everything.

[muskienick]

Is that surprising?

We're bad. Really...really bad. I'm not in the camp that thinks this program is going to disappear, but this team just isn't put together very well.

A 15-20ish point margin is probably what you should expect.

I'd like to see a margin of victory (or any victory) that wide but I don't think we are likely to defeat Butler by 15-20 points. I have too much respect for Brad Stevens to think that the Bulldogs won't defend their home court well against another of the top 4 elite "Mid-Majors" (Butler, Gonzaga, Memphis, and Xavier).

Everyone doubted them going into each of the last two NCAA Tourneys and we all know how they turned out. Yes, Brad has less to work with this year, but I've learned not to be taken in by those who discount a Stevens-coached Butler Bulldogs team.

[bobbiemcgee]

I like the old barn. Practically grew up there in the 60's. Many nights damn near froze to death watching the likes of ND and IU play there. Jimmie Rail! Milan HS. Later sold popcorn in the stands. Made a nickel a bag. Big night was 5 bucks. Got busted skipping grade school to go the Sectionals. Parking lot was great drag strip in the summer. Glad it's still around. That being said:

Buck Futler!

[xudash]

I'd like to see a margin of victory (or any victory) that wide but I don't think we are likely to defeat Butler by 15-20 points. I have too much respect for Brad Stevens to think that the Bulldogs won't defend their home court well against another of the top 4 elite "Mid-Majors" (Butler, Gonzaga, Memphis, and Xavier).

Everyone doubted them going into each of the last two NCAA Tourneys and we all know how they turned out. Yes, Brad has less to work with this year, but I've learned not to be taken in by those who discount a Stevens-coached Butler Bulldogs team.

"Mid-Major" Police here. Consider using Non-BCS. That seems to be gaining traction, even in the press.

Coogles seems to be a balanced Butler fan. As far as this game is concerned, nick, I see your point about Stevens and generally agree with it, but we're going back into that place with a very, very big chip on our shoulder because of the clock fiasco. I have to believe that Tu, Cheeks and Kenny are going to light these guys up. Butler's other problem is their complete lack of familiarity with our new guys. I have to believe they're going to see some serious speed and athleticism Wednesday night that will give them fits at both ends of the court.

[paulxu]

This thread lacks credibility without a visit from Firedupkaren.

Maybe Coogles (what kind of name is that?) can give her a call.

[Coogles]

This thread lacks credibility without a visit from Firedupkaren.

Maybe Coogles (what kind of name is that?) can give her a call.

It's a college nickname, a play on Leinenkugel beer, which is insanely similar to my last name and was my beer of choice my last couple years in school.

This team lost at home to a Louisville team not worthy of their ranking (and without Siva) by 16, then got smacked in Bloomington by the same margin. They hung with both teams for about a half, mayabe a little more, before they made mistakes, took bad shots, and let the other teams go on runs. Once they are down 6-8, there typically isn't enough scoring on the team to come back and they start going for home runs at both ends (jacking 3's, gambling for steals that won't be converted on the break anyway).

Shooting is absymal. They're shooting under 40% against D1 teams so far this year. No capable post presence because Smith has somehow regressed dramatically from last year and the staff seems to have no interest in recruiting bigs. Marshall (6'6") has been playing center while he's out of the game.

Enjoy the win!

[kyxu]

It's a college nickname, a play on Leinenkugel beer, which is insanely similar to my last name and was my beer of choice my last couple years in school.

This team lost at home to a Louisville team not worthy of their ranking (and without Siva) by 16, then got smacked in Bloomington by the same margin. They hung with both teams for about a half, mayabe a little more, before they made mistakes, took bad shots, and let the other teams go on runs. Once they are down 6-8, there typically isn't enough scoring on the team to come back and they start going for home runs at both ends (jacking 3's, gambling for steals that won't be converted on the break anyway).

Shooting is absymal. They're shooting under 40% against D1 teams so far this year. No capable post presence because Smith has somehow regressed dramatically from last year and the staff seems to have no interest in recruiting bigs. Marshall (6'6") has been playing center while he's out of the game.

Enjoy the win!

I don't like this.

[newtsac]

It's a college nickname, a play on Leinenkugel beer, which is insanely similar to my last name and was my beer of choice my last couple years in school.

Coogles, when did you graduate? Your story reminds me of someone that I know...

[Coogles]

Coogles, when did you graduate? Your story reminds me of someone that I know...

2008. I'm not sure I personally know any Xavier fans, though. A few friends from Cincinnati, but that's about the closest I get.

[Muskied]

It's interesting to me that when Butler has to rebuild, the likes of firedupkaren are Keyser Sose. Not like we all didn't predict it. It's something we've been trying to explain for years. No, XU didn't make a national championship game, but the better program, and the monumental support of their fans, is here to stay. It's something those at hinkle will observe tomorrow and every following year, while they glance back at those banners, remembering the good old days.

[whitesox]

the staff seems to have no interest in recruiting bigs

They put all their eggs in the Cody Zeller basket

[xudash]

They put all their eggs in the Cody Zeller basket

Which should be a very clear indication to Stevens that he has serious limitations at Butler.

It's one thing to find the diamonds in the rough - 3 at the same time - and do what they did. It is entirely different if he intends to now go for 4/+ star recruits.

"Hey son, come play for me against Youngstown State." Sure coach.

[xavier3]

Which should be a very clear indication to Stevens that he has serious limitations at Butler.

It's one thing to find the diamonds in the rough - 3 at the same time - and do what they did. It is entirely different if he intends to now go for 4/+ star recruits.

"Hey son, come play for me against Youngstown State." Sure coach.

Just like Sean Miller decided at Xavier, "come play for me againt Fordham." Sure coach!:sword:

it looks like it worked for Kellen Dunham (4 star), favorite for Mr. Basketball in Indiana this year. Also for 4 Star, Nolan Berry, in 2013.

Why the jealousy? Can't we just be X and let them be Butler?


Both are very good programs and should be an exciting series for years to come

Xudash---at least get your facts straight, you sound ignorant and like a neglected child

[Muskied]

Just like Sean Miller decided at Xavier, "come play for me againt Fordham." Sure coach!:sword:

it looks like it worked for Kellen Dunham (4 star), favorite for Mr. Basketball in Indiana this year. Also for 4 Star, Nolan Berry, in 2013.

Why the jealousy? Can't we just be X and let them be Butler?


Both are very good programs and should be an exciting series for years to come

Xudash---at least get your facts straight, you sound ignorant and like a neglected child

This dude does have a good point. It goes a bit deeper than playing Fordham...I believe Xavier offers a bit more to the recruit, but I may just be bias. Butler is still finding themselves some good players despite their conference. Between Rotnei Clarke and Nolan Berry, Butler could have college basketball's best pure shooter for the next 5 years. (yes, even compared to Redford and Davis) And last I checked, Xavier doesn't have any true center lined up past Kenny Frease either.

I still think we're better in every way possible.

[Titanxman04]

Just like Sean Miller decided at Xavier, "come play for me againt Fordham." Sure coach!:sword:

it looks like it worked for Kellen Dunham (4 star), favorite for Mr. Basketball in Indiana this year. Also for 4 Star, Nolan Berry, in 2013.

Why the jealousy? Can't we just be X and let them be Butler?


Both are very good programs and should be an exciting series for years to come

Xudash---at least get your facts straight, you sound ignorant and like a neglected child

Dont diss the Dash...

The playa has done more for Xavierhoopd than most. Though for better or worse, you can decide.

[xudash]

Just like Sean Miller decided at Xavier, "come play for me againt Fordham." Sure coach!:sword:

it looks like it worked for Kellen Dunham (4 star), favorite for Mr. Basketball in Indiana this year. Also for 4 Star, Nolan Berry, in 2013.

Why the jealousy? Can't we just be X and let them be Butler?


Both are very good programs and should be an exciting series for years to come

Xudash---at least get your facts straight, you sound ignorant and like a neglected child

I really don't think you want to go down the road of comparing the A10 to the HL. Since you fancy yourself to be big on facts, nothing - absolutely nothing - is out there to warrant considering the HL as a peer of the A10. It certainly isn't going to be able to make a case for that this year, given current developments.

As far as Dunham and Berry are concerned, I stand corrected. Good for Butler. That to me is a function of Brad Stevens remaining a part of Butler's program. I believe Butler has every chance of remaining on the scene with its program for a while, but not at the level of the last two years. At some point, Brad Stevens will see the limitations. If he stays, he stays for life-balance reasons. He'll otherwise move on if he really wants to go for a NC. That's my OPINION on that.

You are ignorant for being presumptuous about me being jealous of Butler. I'm not jealous of Butler. I don't regard Butler's program as being on the same level of Xavier's program, notwithstanding the two NC game appearances. They've advanced further than us in the tournament. That's it. They didn't win it. On the other hand, Butler is in a mediocre conference, playing in an old, albeit historic building with seemingly significant fan support issues, especially given what they've accomplished. Overall, Butler just seems to play little, while accomplishing a lot. Renovating Hinkle should help, along with continued winning, but playing a conference schedule comprised of HL schools seems to make it tough on their ability to crack through 8k in home attendance. It simply seems clear that Butler doesn't have enough elasticity in their program to maintain it at a high-major level, versus a well positioned mid-major. So be it if you see it differently.

Now put that up against the Xavier program. Facilities, financial strength, fan support, et al. If you're truly a Xavier fan, which I seriously doubt, you should agree that, as programs go, there is a gap there.

We are Xavier, and we're letting them be Butler. Two great programs, but operating at different levels in my opinion.

BTW, I wasn't a neglected child.

And I'm not ignorant.

[whitesox]

Kellen Dunham (4 star), favorite for Mr. Basketball in Indiana this year.


uhhhh... no, he's not. Definite darkhorse candidate, but far from the favorite.

But it is a nice pickup for Butler.

[XUXC2009]

I've never really understood the Butler hate. Butler made two Finals, proving that the "little" guys can hang with the "BCS" guys. But honestly though, the Atlantic 10 isn't too far removed from being a glorified Horizon league. In 2005 the A-10 was a 1 bid league (12 seed GW), and would have been again in 2006 had X not won the tournament. 2007 GW won the tournament but as an 11 seed would have clearly been on the bubble.

I also don't understand why everyone always brags about XU's "facilities" either. Remove the basketball arena from the equation (albeit that is a pretty big attraction) and most high schools in the area have a better and more complete weight room, training room, ect. (and this is from a former XU student athlete). Granted as a lowly cross country runner I did not receive all the perks of the basketball team (though did hear of them often), I have a hard time believing the grass is that much greener at X than at Butler.

Okay Butler is going through a down period. X went through one in 2005-2006. Every program has them. I have a hard time believing that Brad Stevens, with 2 Final Fours on his resume, will have trouble locking up solid recruits and bringing Butler back to the top.

[muskiefan82]

I've never really understood the Butler hate. Butler made two Finals, proving that the "little" guys can hang with the "BCS" guys. But honestly though, the Atlantic 10 isn't too far removed from being a glorified Horizon league. In 2005 the A-10 was a 1 bid league (12 seed GW), and would have been again in 2006 had X not won the tournament. 2007 GW won the tournament but as an 11 seed would have clearly been on the bubble.

I also don't understand why everyone always brags about XU's "facilities" either. Remove the basketball arena from the equation (albeit that is a pretty big attraction) and most high schools in the area have a better and more complete weight room, training room, ect. (and this is from a former XU student athlete). Granted as a lowly cross country runner I did not receive all the perks of the basketball team (though did hear of them often), I have a hard time believing the grass is that much greener at X than at Butler.

Okay Butler is going through a down period. X went through one in 2005-2006. Every program has them. I have a hard time believing that Brad Stevens, with 2 Final Fours on his resume, will have trouble locking up solid recruits and bringing Butler back to the top.

Why in the hell would I ever remove the Cintas Center from the equation? EVER?!?!?

[Blueblob4life]

Why in the hell would I ever remove the Cintas Center from the equation? EVER?!?!?

This.

More importantly though, why the hell would Coach Mack and co. remove Cintas from the equation in recruiting? Sure, we have a great community and support staff, but recruits want the tangible things, the shiny shit, the top of the line stuff, and that's without getting into the Nike gear (which is pretty sexy).

I despise Butler. Their 2010 Final Four came after we depleted KSU. Stevens even said as such. Last year was their own work, sure, but the one before was a favor from us that we shouldn't have done for them after that hosing at their hell hole of a dilapidated gym.

Buck Futler all day long.

[X-band '01]

This.

More importantly though, why the hell would Coach Mack and co. remove Cintas from the equation in recruiting? Sure, we have a great community and support staff, but recruits want the tangible things, the shiny shit, the top of the line stuff, and that's without getting into the Nike gear (which is pretty sexy).

I despise Butler. Their 2010 Final Four came after we depleted KSU. Stevens even said as such. Last year was their own work, sure, but the one before was a favor from us that we shouldn't have done for them after that hosing at their hell hole of a dilapidated gym.

Buck Futler all day long.

The only hole in that argument is that Butler beat a 1-seed (Syracuse) in that regional back in 2010. Syracuse wasn't banged up as far as I can remember, nor did they have to play Butler within a 48-hour window. It's almost a blessing in disguise that Xavier lost to Kansas State. What if Xavier WINS and loses to Butler in that regional final? The Butler hatred would increase tenfold if the games had played out in that fashion.

[SixFig]

The only hole in that argument is that Butler beat a 1-seed (Syracuse) in that regional back in 2010. Syracuse wasn't banged up as far as I can remember, nor did they have to play Butler within a 48-hour window. It's almost a blessing in disguise that Xavier lost to Kansas State. What if Xavier WINS and loses to Butler in that regional final? The Butler hatred would increase tenfold if the games had played out in that fashion.

Syracuse lost star center Arinze Onuaku before the game.

[stophorseabuse]

Just for the record, Jalen Reynolds is the Center lined up for Xavier. Kid is really long and is a shot changer. I think he is the future 5 man. I believe it is committee next year.

[fired up karen]

Hey guys, sorry I'm late!

You all seem very bitter still. I think the Kansas State thing is your best ammunition! Really, we're going to talk about college-aged athletes being hungover from a couple of overtimes? Laughable.

[fired up karen]

You're going to have to refresh my memory... I've drank quite a bit since last season. Did we have a bet outstanding?

[Muskied]

Hey guys, sorry I'm late!

You all seem very bitter still. I think the Kansas State thing is your best ammunition! Really, we're going to talk about college-aged athletes being hungover from a couple of overtimes? Laughable.

Thanks for showing up Karen. Don't forget to come back tomorrow after we bitch slap you...I think you failed to come back last year after last year's laugh off...

[newtsac]

I f-ing love this game.

Just more proof X is better... Butler fans post on our board.

Better school.
Better city.
Better program.
Better facilities.

And now...
Better chat board.

Does the yuku thing even connect to the net or do I need carrier Pigeons to post?

[fired up karen]

It was a laugh off?

As I recall if Ron Nored can hit a couple free throws, we walk out of Cintas with another victory... Not sure how that's a "laugh off"...

Anyways, we all know how last year ended for both our programs, so I'm over that one.

[Coogles]

Damn you Creighton, damn you.

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities-midwest

[newtsac]

It was a laugh off?

As I recall if Ron Nored can hit a couple free throws, we walk out of Cintas with another victory... Not sure how that's a "laugh off"...

Anyways, we all know how last year ended for both our programs, so I'm over that one.

Karen can you set up a homing beacon at your county library computer so I can send in my pigeon to post on yuku?

[Muskied]

It was a laugh off?

As I recall if Ron Nored can hit a couple free throws, we walk out of Cintas with another victory... Not sure how that's a "laugh off"...

Anyways, we all know how last year ended for both our programs, so I'm over that one.

are you kidding? You said he was the best defender in the universe, and then lost the game for you with his "basketball IQ". I peed my pant for 5 months I laughed so hard. Who do you want to jinx this year?

And I really don't care about your tournament....Xavier can only control what Butler does when they play them head to head. And once a year, get a chance to proove it. You'll need all the Banners you can get to whipe your tears ever Xavier game. I have no doubt. Butler run is over. Hoosiers 2 only available on DVD.

[X-band '01]

You people should roll out the red carpet for Karen. Our Butler legend has made her annual appearance!

[newtsac]

Ronald Nored: Mr. Lockdown, errr.... Choke Artist

Tu for the number on his jersey tonight against little Ron Ron.

[chico]

You people should roll out the red carpet for Karen. Our Butler legend has made her annual appearance!

The red carpet is just under her screen name.

[X-band '01]

And by red carpet, I mean red dots. I just rolled out 2 for her.

[fired up karen]

Yeah, he fudged up by fouling Lyons at the end of the game....but he also held Terrell to 10 points. Without his defense, X wins that game handily.

[BMoreX]

http://files.sharenator.com/YG6vv_GIF_Collection_of_someone_eating_popcorn-s320x240-181195-580.gif

[paulxu]

This thread lacks credibility without a visit from Firedupkaren.


Credibility has been restored. Thanks for playing.

[fired up karen]

As far as any predictions are concerned.... I don't expect BU to pull out the W tonight. I do however expect it to be a close game... which speaks volumes considering Butler has its most raw team in 10 years, while Xavier has arguably its best team in 10 years....

[Muskied]

As far as any predictions are concerned.... I don't expect BU to pull out the W tonight. I do however expect it to be a close game... which speaks volumes considering Butler has its most raw team in 10 years, while Xavier has arguably its best team in 10 years....

That statement is funny to me. First, the past two seasons were close, one of which Xavier won, and Butler has arugably the best teams they will have within a century, and Xavier had 2 of the most raw teams they've had the past 10 years. What are you trying to say? How much better Butler is at its worst? It's clearly not true Karen..wake up. It's obvious both programs bring it, everyone knows it. No one in the nation will agree that it speaks of any volume... I guess it will speak even less for you though when we beat you by 20.

[PMI]

It was a laugh off?

As I recall if Ron Nored can hit a couple free throws, we walk out of Cintas with another victory... Not sure how that's a "laugh off"...

Anyways, we all know how last year ended for both our programs, so I'm over that one.

I love how a fan of the team with one of the luckiest runs in basketball history wants to play the "what if" game.

[drudy23]

All road games are tough games...1 point win, or 30 point win...whatever, means nothing in the end.