Xavier @ Butler (February 11, 2014) Game Thread

[paulxu]

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Xavier University Musketeers (16-7, 6-4) vs. Butler Generic Mascots (12-11, 2-9)
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Hinkle Fieldhouse (10,000), Indianapolis, Indiana

Live Chat (http://www.chatzy.com/32573582761803)

Notes (http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021014aaa.html)

Television: FOX Sports 1 with Mike Gleason (play-by-play) and Stephen Bardo (analysis).

Radio: 700 WLW-AM and nationally via iHeartRadio with play-by-play by Joe Sunderman (`79). Analysis by Byron Larkin (`88).

[LadyMuskie]

The only way to be is The Xavier Way!

[Nildogg]

The only way to be is The Xavier Way!

HA! :wacko:

[fellahmuskie]

We need a win to generate some momentum. Every road victory is huge from here on out and brings us closer to a bid. I hope the team gets it done tonight.

[Cheesehead]

X looks like crap!. Butler is hitting everything. Oh wait......the game hasn't started yet.

[GoMuskies]

Must have at least a split this week, and this should be the easier of the two. Gonna be tough.

[toledodan]

a must win game IMO. need some road wins in a bad way and this would go down as a bad loss. after losing at home to seton hall can't lose this one.

[mistabeecee41]

D-West will be sitting court side along side Hibbert, George Hill and Paul George.

[Muskie]

You'll find that you need a password to get into live chat thanks to some spammers. The live chat password is available from a mod that is online (I'll be at the game). It will also be posted in the X Lounge. Sorry I had to do this way and will look for a better solution later in the week.

[BlueGuy]

Can someone DM the password please. I'm glad you are locking those assholes out. Thanks.

[GIMMFD]

Boy I hate Butler. I hope we give them a good old fashioned beat down. We have to win this game to continue on the NCAA Tournament pathway.

[xu82]

X looks like crap!. Butler is hitting everything. Oh wait......the game hasn't started yet.

Let's hope we're not making Nostrdomus comments later. We need a strong start.... and a strong finsh... and everything in between. This game scares me more than most. Hope I'm wrong because a loss against these guys while they're relatively down would really hurt, even on the road.

[coasterville95]

It's 6:10 and Butler still sucks. Less than three hours till game time. Let's get us a road kill tonight.

Oh wait, this game may take all night as the clock at Hinkle only runs when butler is leading.


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[xumuskies08]

Heard on channel 12..."Xavier's had a rough time so far in the big East." Do they know the Muskies are in 3rd place? I'd hardly call being in 3rd place in one of the best conferences in the country having "a hard time".

[GoMuskies]

A strategically placed "lately" in that statement replacing a "so far" would have made it accurate.

It is a very fair statement if you replace the subject of the sentence with Butler.

[XUFan09]

A strategically placed "lately" in that statement replacing a "so far" would have made it accurate.

It is a very fair statement if you replace the subject of the sentence with Butler.

This post is 100% correct.

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[BMoreX]

If anyone is going to need a ticket to the game, PM me.

[Titanxman04]

You'll find that you need a password to get into live chat thanks to some spammers. The live chat password is available from a mod that is online (I'll be at the game). It will also be posted in the X Lounge. Sorry I had to do this way and will look for a better solution later in the week.
Where do you go for the live chat though?

[GoMuskies]

Where do you go for the live chat though?

First post of this very thread.

[BMoreX]

I forgot how much this place sucks.

[XU-07]

Can someone give me the super secret password?

[xu82]

So, is this 9:00PM start dictated by TV, an attempt to discourage X fans from making the trip, or something else?

[GoMuskies]

So, is this 9:00PM start dictated by TV, an attempt to discourage X fans from making the trip, or something else?

It's the second game of an FS1 doubleheader. Cannot start the first game much earlier than 7.

[Muskie]

Bmore what section are you in. Huge x section in 32

[xu82]

It's a shame we couldn't get the early game here and maybe take the late game in locations less "day-trip-able". (I apologize to anyone sensitive to abuse of the english language)

[BMoreX]

Bmore what section are you in. Huge x section in 32

I'm here as well. Student with the X Big East shirt and white long sleeves standing up kind of in the corner.

[Muskie]

I'm on the opposite end of you. Towards the aisle

[GoMuskies]

It's a shame we couldn't get the early game here and maybe take the late game in locations less "day-trip-able". (I apologize to anyone sensitive to abuse of the english language)

I couldn't go either way given where I live, but if I lived in Cincy the 9:00 game would have been easier for me to do. Get off work and on the road at 6 and you can still get there. For a 7:00 game, it's impossible without leaving work early. I can suck it up on 4-5 hours of sleep the next day.

[xu82]

I couldn't go either way given where I live, but if I lived in Cincy the 9:00 game would have been easier for me to do. Get off work and on the road at 6 and you can still get there. For a 7:00 game, it's impossible without leaving work early. I can suck it up on 4-5 hours of sleep the next day.

I can see that. I've got a very flexible schedule so it would be different for me. If I were still in my "previous life" I'd feel the same way, I guess.

[Muskie]

The X contingency is so loud here during warmups they had to whip up an extra song from the band to drown us out.

[BMoreX]

I'm on the opposite end of you. Towards the aisle

Oh nice. I'd buy you a beer but...you know...Hinkle..

[XULucho27]

Can someone DM the password please. I'm glad you are locking those assholes out. Thanks.

Same here please!

[xu82]

Same here please!
It appears to be full unless you're a member

[xu82]

Oh nice. I'd buy you a beer but...you know...Hinkle..

I'd you both a beer if you make some serious noise, and, of course, if we were in the same state....

[xu82]

Stenger starts again. Keep wearing the lucky socks!

[BMoreX]

The Butler student section is horrible.

Edit: and I have no idea how loud they are. Just the whole setup is atrocious.

[sirthought]

Nice steal/layup by Christon

I didn't see what Philmore did there?

[The_Mack_Pack]

Still can't hit open threes.

[xumuskies08]

Early trend that I hope doesn't continue. X 0-2 from three...Butler 2-2 from three.

[The_Mack_Pack]

When was the last time Dee hit a three?

[sirthought]

Reynolds muscle!

[sirthought]

I feel good about the way things look, as far as attitude and tone.

[xu82]

Early trend that I hope doesn't continue. X 0-2 from three...Butler 2-2 from three.
the law of averages will work for us (I hope)

[Muskie]

I can confirm David West is here.

[The_Mack_Pack]

I feel good about the way things look, as far as attitude and tone.

I do too. We're missing a ton of open looks which will hopefully start going down.

[paulxu]

Philmore was too far out to hit that shot.

[Muskie]

I don't expect us to make every 2-3 ft shot. But we've missed more than our fair share this year.

[Charlesbt4]

Stainbrook and Philmore cannot make layups.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Very active on defense. Butler is having a ton of trouble with Stainbrook and Reynolds so far.

[mistabeecee41]

j-mart, dee and myles all miss wide open 3's. philmore and stain have already missed 3 bunnies. looks like our offensive drought isn't coming to an end tonight.

[BMoreX]

Defense solid, gotta make bunnies.

[RoseyMuskie]

Start draining a few threes, and this game will get ugly for Butler.

Like what Reynolds is bringing to the table. He's doing a nice job of handling the double team and kicking the ball back out.

[XU3232]

Stainbrook and Semaj should have a field day. Butler has no one who can stop them.

[sirthought]

I say keep pushing the ball inside!

[xu82]

Reynolds muscle!

He could be a beast going forward! Athletic but strong. And has played well since coming back.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Dee! Hopefully that gets him going.

[mistabeecee41]

farr surely isn't helping his cause of getting his PT back with this god awful 2 minute stretch he's had.

[xumuskies08]

At least Dee finally made a three. I feel like X should be up more than 4.

[BMoreX]

Butler doubling our guy in the paint every time he gets the ball.

[The_Mack_Pack]

farr surely isn't helping his cause of getting his PT back with this god awful 2 minute stretch he's had.

I think it's clear he isn't playing because of his defense. Reynolds looks so much better today.

[sirthought]

Butler starting to turn things up.

I wish Stainbrook would learn to fight for his shot through those double teams. I bet he could draw some fouls and stop the defense.

[xu82]

Time for Semaj to go unconscious like Crawford did and lead this group to greatness.

[sirthought]

I actually did not like that 3 attempt.

[sirthought]

Marshall giving us issues.

[The_Mack_Pack]

DEE!! This is the Dee we love to see!

[sirthought]

I liked THAT 3. Good going Dee.

[fellahmuskie]

This is more fun. Keep it rolling!

[mistabeecee41]

kudos to mack for helping jalen get his head on straight.

kudos to jalen for coming back and playing more composed than we've seen all year.

[sirthought]

Fromm here to eternity

[xumuskies08]

All of a sudden Dee can't miss. Talk about streaky. Also, Butler has missed it's last 6 attempts from deep.

[BMoreX]

Jalen and Dee are having great games.

[XU3232]

Need to keep the foot on the pedal! Love the effort so far.

[The_Mack_Pack]

I love the defensive effort but, offensively, there have been way too many missed open looks.

[paulxu]

Perception is funny. We are shooting 50% overall and 40% from 3.
Not bad numbers. But it feels worse because of the short shot misses.

[sirthought]

We need to speed up the passing. They should know where their teammate will be, no?

[RealDeal]

Maybe we should set up two chat rooms if the limit is 10 users.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Perception is funny. We are shooting 50% overall and 40% from 3.
Not bad numbers. But it feels worse because of the short shot misses.

True, but X has been getting open looks pretty much every time down the court. The 5-0 run to end the half is nice though.

[BMoreX]

Wow Semaj.

[paulxu]

Damn...the thing I was complaining about last game (no one able to shoot a 12-15 foot jumper) and Semaj goes and hits one to close out the half.

Thanks Semaj! (makes up for some of the occasional other stuff!)

[Muskie]

Maybe we should set up two chat rooms if the limit is 10 users.

There's ways around it. But I need more time to explore.

[sirthought]

If everyone can just duplicate this first half, we should be in good shape. Hopefully Martin will stay on the floor, though.

[Michigan Muskie]

That was a solid first half. Credit to Butler for hitting a few open threes, because X is making them work hard to get any other shot off. This could be a 15-point lead if just a couple of those bunnies dropped. I know the margin is only 9 at half, but it feels like a 20-point lead.

And welcome back, Dee's jumper. Good to see you again.

[profson]

farr surely isn't helping his cause of getting his PT back with this god awful 2 minute stretch he's had.

This.

I hope those who can't fathom why Farr is not playing heavy minutes saw that as soon as he got in he lost a man on a switch for an easy bunny. Happens all the time. Repeat after me: defense is half of the game.

[xumuskies08]

Up 9 playing most of the way without Martin is pretty good. Defense was great on the perimeter. I'm pretty pleased. Keep it going guys.

[sirthought]

Up 9 playing most of the way without Martin is pretty good. Defense was great on the perimeter. I'm pretty pleased. Keep it going guys.

I agree. Now we just need to stop their slashers. But it's been a positive half.

[bjf123]

Damn...the thing I was complaining about last game (no one able to shoot a 12-15 foot jumper) and Semaj goes and hits one to close out the half.

Thanks Semaj! (makes up for some of the occasional other stuff!)

Didn't Philmore hit two of them from the elbow?


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[paulxu]

If so, I missed them (aren't able to watch the game 100%). If so, thanks Zeke!

[xu82]

Didn't Philmore hit two of them from the elbow?


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I know he hit one. I remember my angst before it went in.

[RealDeal]

Didn't Philmore hit two of them from the elbow?


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Yep

[Pluto]

Section 22 top row.

[The_Mack_Pack]

The main negative from the first half are the 8 turnovers, besides that it was a really solid performance. Need another half just like it!

[Cheesehead]

Finish this team off in second half. As stated, X could easily be up 15-16 points. 20 more minutes, fellas!

[xu82]

Stenger gets his 3-4 minutes to start the half again.

[sirthought]

That was a shame Dee's pass was too hot.

[sirthought]

Woooooo

Martin for three!

[The_Mack_Pack]

Heck yeah! Nothing prettier than a catch and shoot Jmart three.

[XMuskieFTW]

Nothing makes me happier then solid defense like we're seeing tonight

[xumuskies08]

That was some impressive range from Martin.

[Michigan Muskie]

I think if X holds Butler scoreless in the second half, they'll win.

[XU3232]

What our defense is doing to Dunham is unbelievable.

[sirthought]

I'm kind of excited that Christon has only had one attempt this half. And he made that shot.

It's important we start getting other guys involved down the stretch. Get them used to scoring.

[sirthought]

Tenacious D

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[paulxu]

Nice start to the second half.

[BMoreX]

Bahahahaha

[sirthought]

I can handle a 14-2 run to start the half.

[The_Mack_Pack]

This is comical. Butler has seemingly just given up.

[xumuskies08]

Butler has completely given up.

[BMoreX]

Butler inbounds. Hits backboard. We get ball. Mark Lyons inbounds play. Semaj and one. Makes it. This is my heaven.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Xavier has caught Butler sleeping underneath twice on inbounds plays.

[paulxu]

That was interesting. Stainbrook may have just been called for a foul on Philmore.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Nice slam by Jmart! I he got T'd up for hanging though..

[X Factor]

JMART! That was nasty!

[xumuskies08]

I'm always down for a blow out win on the road in conference. This is nice.

[BandAid]

Nasty throw down JMart!

[BandAid]

Nice slam by Jmart! I he got T'd up for hanging though..

I didn't think that hang was that bad...

[El Shaqtus]

Glad to see you guys hammering Butler. Good show, X.

[XU3232]

Loved seeing Randolph hit that 3

[kyxu]

"Kellen Dunham is better than Semaj Christon, hands down" -floorsweeper

He should be forever banned for uttering these words alone.

[bleedXblue]

You never know what this team is gonna do. Who expected an absolute ass whoopin' ........guess floorsweeper won't be around for awhile.......

[paulxu]

Nice game. (How did we lose to SH at home?)

[El Shaqtus]

"Kellen Dunham is better than Semaj Christon, hands down" -floorsweeper

He should be forever banned for uttering these words alone.

Christon is a behemoth. Great player.

[XU-PA]

was the line on that game really XU -1????

[profson]

Dee Davis -- star of the game

9 pts
three 3s
shut down Dunham again
9 assists
1 TO !

[The_Mack_Pack]

Road kill! Another one on Saturday would be huge!

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Butler just gave up.....no fight left in them. We totally shut them down. Much needed road win.

[XU 87]

Dee Davis -- star of the game

9 pts
three 3s
shut down Dunham again
9 assists
1 TO !

I agree.

[XU-PA]

a tip of my very old XU hat to our fans who made the trip. Let's Go X! was loud and proud!

[paulxu]

It may be that Muskie is undefeated in person.

[El Shaqtus]

Good win. Always good to get them in the dark unis.

[xudash]

Well now, look who got swept this season.

[BMoreX]

That felt like a 30 point win.

[xudash]

Glad to see you guys hammering Butler. Good show, X.

Thanks Shaq. It was thoroughly enjoyable. Kind of like when the local television reporters in Dayton go out to cover the water/sewage damage in UD Arena.

[bleedXblue]

Dee Davis -- star of the game

9 pts
three 3s
shut down Dunham again
9 assists
1 TO !

Not getting into a pissing match...but Semaj makes this team go. It's not even close.

When Dee can knock down a few shots and play good D, he makes us so much better.

Butler looks horrible right now. I don't think they even had Dunham in the last 5 minutes.

[El Shaqtus]

Well now, look who got swept this season.

Depending on seeding in the BET, you may get to go for the triple play. I remember someone doing exactly that. :)

[Xavgrad08]

I am really happy X was able to pick up a road win. Jalen Reynolds is starting to look a lot more comfortable. Randolph has a nice game, but just needs a bit more confidence. Big game vs Marquette.

[BMoreX]

By the way, really good defensive effort last two games.

[profson]

Not getting into a pissing match...but Semaj makes this team go. It's not even close.

When Dee can knock down a few shots and play good D, he makes us so much better.

Butler looks horrible right now. I don't think they even had Dunham in the last 5 minutes.

No one who is sane disagrees about Semaj. But that does not mean he gets selected as star of each game. Dee gets that for this game.

[PM Thor]

I can't remember the last time I saw a Butler team just give up. They just gave up tonight. I don't know if it was our defense or whatever, but man, I don't EVER want to see a Big East team quit like that. It was an utter beat down, like we were playing in a scrimmage.

But I do love how their vaunted fanbase was nowhere to be seen. Welcome back to reality Butler.

[xsteve1]

I'll give Butler a free pass this year. They lost a great coach and their 2nd best player. I'll always respect Butler more than UD. At least they've been relevant lately and gave us the coach who took X to the next level.

[El Shaqtus]

I can't remember the last time I saw a Butler team just give up. They just gave up tonight. I don't know if it was our defense or whatever, but man, I don't EVER want to see a Big East team quit like that. It was an utter beat down, like we were playing in a scrimmage.

But I do love how their vaunted fanbase was nowhere to be seen. Welcome back to reality Butler.

Interesting observation about Butler "quitting". I can think of one game in particular that I made the same observation about a year ago. Good luck the rest of the way. Maybe we renew acquaintances in March.

[nuts4xu]

Tough year for Butler, but we have been there before ourselves. It will be interesting to see how they rebound from this brutal season.

[xudash]

Would it be possible to start a fan poll to vote for the tackiest of the stupid billboards in Stinkle Hall?

I'm going with Fred's Tractor Sales & Repair In Pigsnuckle, IN.

And this from ESPN: It was the second straight win for the Musketeers (17-7, 7-4 Big East) and gave Xavier a season sweep in a series it has dominated recently. The Musketeers have won eight of the last 10 against the Bulldogs.

[GoMuskies]

Best all-around effort by the Muskies in a while, but dear God Butler put up one of the worst performances I've seen out of a major conference team at home. I would be drinking heavily tonight if I was Butler fan.

[GoMuskies]

(How did we lose to SH at home?)

They're not Butler.

[wkrq59]

That was a true beatdown in the second half, but Xavier held them to two points for almost six minutes of the first half and shocked them at the start of the second. And when you hold Dunham to 2 bloody points on 1 of 10 shooting and 0-fer from three, you've done one helluva fantastic job. Dunham is 6-6 and Dee barely 6-0 and look at his 36-minute line in the box score. It's similar to the job done by a kid named Burrell?? I think Mack's coaching job wasn't too bad either...Starting Stenger, which apparently built a fire under Philmore and the play of Reynolds is improving each game.Now the next project is to get Farr back to his improved self and keep the fire burning. Damned tough at Bradley Center on Saturday but if X can pull that one out. there will be a lot of relaxed people on selection Sunday. Still the most impressive stat 18 assists on 27 made field goals. Funny (sarcastic remark coming) how only two Xavier players Semaj and Stenger shot Xavier's 7 free throws??? Not a lot of and-ones.

[GoMuskies]

I'm not sure if the last comment is a complaint about the refs, but I thought this was a really well-officiated game. The play was relatively clean, and the refs stayed out of it for the most part.

[Masterofreality]

Best all-around effort by the Muskies in a while, but dear God Butler put up one of the worst performances I've seen out of a major conference team at home. I would be drinking heavily tonight if I was Butler fan.

Fired Up Karen and floorsweeper have sure disappeared from Earth's face.

[Masterofreality]

Tough year for Butler, but we have been there before ourselves. It will be interesting to see how they rebound from this brutal season.

I'm guessing not very well since we stole their two highest profile recruits.

Butler was 10-2 in non conference including a win over Pur-who. They lost only to Oklahoma State and LSU by 2 points each. They are now 12-12.

Welcome to the big leagues sonny.

[throwbackmuskie]

Good solid win. Very impressed with the D last night. Jalen played a solid game, great job passing out of the post. Nice to see Dee hit some threes.

[kyxu]

I can't remember the last time I saw a Butler team just give up. They just gave up tonight. I don't know if it was our defense or whatever, but man, I don't EVER want to see a Big East team quit like that. It was an utter beat down, like we were playing in a scrimmage.

I wonder if Villanova's fans were thinking the same thing a week or so ago.

[throwbackmuskie]

was anyone else annoyed with the announcers? Up by 9 at the half and all they do is talk about how Butler is a good team?

[kyxu]

was anyone else annoyed with the announcers? Up by 9 at the half and all they do is talk about how Butler is a good team?

It's understandable. They could hear the Butler death rattle and were trying to keep people from changing the channel.

[XU-PA]

was anyone else annoyed with the announcers? Up by 9 at the half and all they do is talk about how Butler is a good team?

Have heard that team of announcers a number of times,,, just so so. Right from the start the tone of the game from them and the fox sports studio was that yes Butler sucks, but you can't count them out. Not surprising since their job is to get people to watch instead of switching over to another game.

Watching Butler is what annoyed me.
One thing kept popping into my mind over and over again. Brad Stevens' replacement out there seems has a mind boggling offense. Seemed like about 80% of possession in the half court, it was swing the ball around the perimeter and chuck up a 3 pointer. 25 of their 53 shots came from 3, add that to the number of perimeter shots just inside the line, only 16 of their points came in the paint. Having Elijah Brown come off the bench in every game, when he's scoring 7 points a minute in 18 per game, and the top scorer pops 16 in 36 minutes is kind of silly. I mean it makes sense if you are winning but,,,,,,,,, That kind of game against anyone but Presbyterian is what leads to a near empty arena with 8 minutes left in the game.

[Cheesehead]

Have heard that team of announcers a number of times,,, just so so. Right from the start the tone of the game from them and the fox sports studio was that yes Butler sucks, but you can't count them out. Not surprising since their job is to get people to watch instead of switching over to another game.

Watching Butler is what annoyed me.
One thing kept popping into my mind over and over again. Brad Stevens' replacement out there seems has a mind boggling offense. Seemed like about 80% of possession in the half court, it was swing the ball around the perimeter and chuck up a 3 pointer. 25 of their 53 shots came from 3, add that to the number of perimeter shots just inside the line, only 16 of their points came in the paint. Having Elijah Brown come off the bench in every game, when he's scoring 7 points a minute in 18 per game, and the top scorer pops 16 in 36 minutes is kind of silly. I mean it makes sense if you are winning but,,,,,,,,, That kind of game against anyone but Presbyterian is what leads to a near empty arena with 8 minutes left in the game.

reminds me of the St. X offense

[gladdenguy]

Stephen Bardo is very good. I like listening to him. He was extremely complementary of Xavier. He also said they can be a real sleeper in the tourney because of good inside play, good team defense, and a Maj who can take over a game.

They also noted the shots Xavier was getting compared to Butler's shots was a huge difference.

Just a solid game by X (especially on defense) and the game was never in doubt. Great to avoid the bad loss and get a road win.

[throwbackmuskie]

My issue was more with the in studio guy. Look I know they need to keep people interested, but even before the game it was Butler is better than their record. I know I am just nit picking. Anyway solid win X, keep it going!

[bleedXblue]

No one who is sane disagrees about Semaj. But that does not mean he gets selected as star of each game. Dee gets that for this game.

Dee doesnt get the shots he gets without Semaj almost always taking two defenders with him. He also doesn't get 9 assists without Semaj converting a high percentage of shots. Just making the point that you cant have one without the other.

[Muskie]

When did Coach Mack starting referring to Semaj as Maj? Was that a name that really needed shortened?

[Madfan]

And Semaj won't get those fast breaks down the right side of the floor without Dee pushing it up to him...
Just be glad that they play well together and don't have the egos that some of their fans have.

[ammtd34]

When did Coach Mack starting referring to Semaj as Maj? Was that a name that really needed shortened?

At least since last year.

[RealDeal]

Dee played great, star of the game.

[GIMMFD]

Stenger outscored Dunham.. just let that sink in for a moment.

Butler looked absolutely awful, throwing up terrible shots, forcing a lot of things, and we just played phenomenal defense, and made smart plays. We didn't get to the line much but had a lot of good plays around the rim, solid games from both Dee and J-Mart (even with the stupid technical), hopefully the good momentum continues at Marquette!

[RoseyMuskie]

My issue was more with the in studio guy. Look I know they need to keep people interested, but even before the game it was Butler is better than their record. I know I am just nit picking. Anyway solid win X, keep it going!

I know exactly what you are talking about. Raftery finished complimenting X, then Rob Stone said, "Man isn't Butler tough?" or something to that degree right before heading back to Hinkle. That was a head scratcher.

But I thought Bardo had a nice call.

[kyxu]

Stenger outscored Dunham...

Can we make this into a t-shirt?

[nuts4xu]

When did Coach Mack starting referring to Semaj as Maj? Was that a name that really needed shortened?

His name is pronounced Se ma jay, so depending how you say "Maj" it cuts it down by a syllable or two.

Everyone has to have a nickname of some kind I suppose.

[BMoreX]

When did Coach Mack starting referring to Semaj as Maj? Was that a name that really needed shortened?

He's definitely been doing it since the start of this year, hearing him at the bench. Possibly last year but I don't know personally.

[XUFan09]

Watching Butler is what annoyed me.
One thing kept popping into my mind over and over again. Brad Stevens' replacement out there seems has a mind boggling offense. Seemed like about 80% of possession in the half court, it was swing the ball around the perimeter and chuck up a 3 pointer. 25 of their 53 shots came from 3, add that to the number of perimeter shots just inside the line, only 16 of their points came in the paint. Having Elijah Brown come off the bench in every game, when he's scoring 7 points a minute in 18 per game, and the top scorer pops 16 in 36 minutes is kind of silly. I mean it makes sense if you are winning but,,,,,,,,, That kind of game against anyone but Presbyterian is what leads to a near empty arena with 8 minutes left in the game.

I don't think Butler was able to really get inside against our defense, particularly with Stainbrook and Philmore in there. They just couldn't handle that size differential (except Chrabascz to a degree).

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[OH.X.MI]

Wonder if Samaj had to earn being called a nickname like Tu did? (Which I always thought was very strange. Your telling me if a guy named Michael or Matthew wanted to be called Mike or Matt on the game program they would have to earn it?)

[Muskie]

By the way major props to the students and the X fan section in general last night. We/they were loud all night. Butler could hear it on the Court as I saw the Butler band looking up at our section several times during the game.

I also still laugh at whoever belted out a verse of Wrecking Ball (by Miley Cyrus) during a Butler FT attempt....

[paulxu]

Wonder if Samaj had to earn being called a nickname like Tu did? (Which I always thought was very strange. Your telling me if a guy named Michael or Matthew wanted to be called Mike or Matt on the game program they would have to earn it?)

Well, if Terrell could have a press conference to change his name to Tu...I think Semaj could have one to change his name to, well, I don't know. Maybe James? It's got less syllables.

[X-man]

Well now, look who got swept this season.

Shhhhhh! Let sleeping trolls lie.

[xumuskies08]

Well, if Terrell could have a press conference to change his name to Tu...I think Semaj could have one to change his name to, well, I don't know. Maybe James? It's got less syllables.

Se-mah-jay
Jah-me-ess

[Smails]

By the way major props to the students and the X fan section in general last night. We/they were loud all night. Butler could hear it on the Court as I saw the Butler band looking up at our section several times during the game.

I also still laugh at whoever belted out a verse of Wrecking Ball (by Miley Cyrus) during a Butler FT attempt....

Now that's some funny shite. Could it be heard on the TV? I'd love to go back and see if I can hear it.

[Muskie1000]

I'd like to say you could hear the X fans on TV, sadly I could not. However it was soooo quiet that it was funny.

[ammtd34]

I'd like to say you could hear the X fans on TV, sadly I could not. However it was soooo quiet that it was funny.

I heard several "Let's Go X" chants last night. I don't remember hearing the wrecking ball, however.

[JTG]

Have heard that team of announcers a number of times,,, just so so. Right from the start the tone of the game from them and the fox sports studio was that yes Butler sucks, but you can't count them out. Not surprising since their job is to get people to watch instead of switching over to another game.

Watching Butler is what annoyed me.
One thing kept popping into my mind over and over again. Brad Stevens' replacement out there seems has a mind boggling offense. Seemed like about 80% of possession in the half court, it was swing the ball around the perimeter and chuck up a 3 pointer. 25 of their 53 shots came from 3, add that to the number of perimeter shots just inside the line, only 16 of their points came in the paint. Having Elijah Brown come off the bench in every game, when he's scoring 7 points a minute in 18 per game, and the top scorer pops 16 in 36 minutes is kind of silly. I mean it makes sense if you are winning but,,,,,,,,, That kind of game against anyone but Presbyterian is what leads to a near empty arena with 8 minutes left in the game.

Have you ever watched Butler...shoot from 3 has been their game for 20 years.TV.

[TUclutch]

Stenger outscored Dunham.. just let that sink in for a moment.

Butler looked absolutely awful, throwing up terrible shots, forcing a lot of things, and we just played phenomenal defense, and made smart plays. We didn't get to the line much but had a lot of good plays around the rim, solid games from both Dee and J-Mart (even with the stupid technical), hopefully the good momentum continues at Marquette!

Nothing wrong with the technical. Wasn't even that bad of a hanging on the rim incident. Well worth it due to the dunk. In a close game I might agree, but you're the only one Ive seen on 3 boards and twitter have a slight issue with it. Not judging you per se just saying it wasn't a big deal

[GoMuskies]

In a close game, that would have pissed me the hell off. As it was, it was completely meaningless, and I kind of wished he'd stayed up their long enough to tear down the rim. It could have joined the water fountain in Xavier's Hinkle Fieldhouse lore.

[XUFan09]

Have you ever watched Butler...shoot from 3 has been their game for 20 years.TV.

Butler ranks 228th in the nation at three-point attempts to field goal attempts. Only 24.1% of their field goal attempts are from deep on the season. In this game, though, 47.2% were.

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[XU-PA]

Have you ever watched Butler...shoot from 3 has been their game for 20 years.TV.

I have, a few times outside of when they played X, and it's nice to have a perimeter offense, It;s also nice to be able to do something else when your perimeter offense (7 of 25 from 3) does not work. He has some size, and has some players that have the ability to do something other than spot up. It was just painful to watch.

[X-band '01]

Nothing wrong with the technical. Wasn't even that bad of a hanging on the rim incident. Well worth it due to the dunk. In a close game I might agree, but you're the only one Ive seen on 3 boards and twitter have a slight issue with it. Not judging you per se just saying it wasn't a big deal


In a close game, that would have pissed me the hell off. As it was, it was completely meaningless, and I kind of wished he'd stayed up their long enough to tear down the rim. It could have joined the water fountain in Xavier's Hinkle Fieldhouse lore.

I wonder if they would have called that hanging on the rim during a close game.

[xuwin]

I wonder if they would have called that hanging on the rim during a close game.

I would have. It was hanging on the rim and dumb on his part.

[Muskie]

I would have. It was hanging on the rim and dumb on his part.

Definitely a tech. I happened to be sitting near roadwarrior and stated, "I'm surprised that wasn't a tech" right before the official made the sign. Hung on the rim too long and glared at the Butler player from my perspective.

[xuwin]

Definitely a tech. I happened to be sitting near roadwarrior and stated, "I'm surprised that wasn't a tech" right before the official made the sign. Hung on the rim too long and glared at the Butler player from my perspective.

By rule didn't they use to waive off the points on hanging on the rim calls?

[THRILLHOUSE]

By rule didn't they use to waive off the points on hanging on the rim calls?

I don't think so. I remember Lenny Brown getting T'd up vs. UC his senior year for hanging on the rim. Points still counted. So if they did used to waive off the points, it was a long time ago.

[UCGRAD4X]

By rule didn't they use to waive off the points on hanging on the rim calls?

I guess technically speaking…the hanging on the rim is after the shot.

[XU-PA]

I guess technically speaking…the hanging on the rim is after the shot.

That is 100% correct