Marquette v Xavier (March 13, 2014) BE Tournament Game Thread

[paulxu]

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Marquette Golden Eagles (17-14, 9-6) v. Xavier University Musketeers (20-11, 10-8)
Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 9:30 p.m. ET
Madison Square Gardens (19,812), NYC

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

Notes (http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031014aaa.html)

Television: FOX Sports 1 with Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst) and
Erin Andrews (sideline reporter).

Radio: 55KRC-AM (and iHeartRadio), play-by-play from Joe Sunderman (`79). Analysis by Byron Larkin (`88).

[GoMuskies]

Beat the Warriors!

[LadyMuskie]

I have faith! We will not only win tonight, we will dominate!

Go X!

[STL_XUfan]

Just remember you can't drink all day unless you start in the morning. Let's Go X!

[XUFan09]

Here's my take (http://fromstaaktomack.wordpress.com/2014/03/13/big-east-tournament-xavier-vs-marquette/). Enjoy.

[PM Thor]

Wife is in New York for work, but is going to the game tonight. She keeps sending me video from the X pregame party from some bar/restaurant, even met Semaj in the hotel elevator today. I cannot express how excited and jealous I am right now. 4 hours before gametime and the X fans look to be rowdy and ready to go!

[Cheesehead]

Byron was on 700 WL W this afternoon and he mention the Stainbrook might play tonight

[XU3232]

Take it for what it's worth... But my mom told me the other day she ran into one of Stainbrook's friends and he said he would definitely play tonight. I didn't believe it but we will find out soon enough. I hope he does and is healthy enough.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Watch him start and dominate. Xavier's been very shady about this whole thing so maybe they're just trying to mess with Buzz.

[XU3232]

Watch him start and dominate. Xavier's been very shady about this whole thing so maybe they're just trying to mess with Buzz.

Haha I agree. It honestly would not surprise me.

[paulxu]

I'm not a big fan of Buzz.

[cheeba]

I'm a fan of catching a buzz

[SixFig]

I wonder if...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qKcJF4fOPs

[OTRMUSKIE]

Byron told Eddie and Tracy that he also heard stain was gonna play tonight

[waggy]

Eddie and Tracy? Are those your imaginary friends?

[OTRMUSKIE]

Listen around the 35 min mark. Byron said he heard speculation that Matt might play but he even sounded cautious.http://www.700wlw.com/media/podcast-eddie-tracy-ed_tracy_/where-is-the-plane-31314-hour-24473851/

[Porkopolis]

Erin Andrews just reported that Stainbrook is available.

[XMuskieFTW]

Yessssssssssssssssssss the staintrain is readyyy

[waggy]

Just report by Erin Andrews that Matt will be available.

But they still don't know how much. :rolleyes:

[vee4xu]

It's a chess match. Is he playing? Isn't he playing? Will he play, but not start? Will he start to everyone's surprise? It is XU's way of making sure Marquette cannot completely and comfortably game plan for tonight's game. Mack says one thing, Stain says another, Byron says something else. Suddenly, who knows, everyone is left guessing. Including, Marquette!

[STL_XUfan]

Bill Raftery just dropped a reference to JUG during the Creighton game. The Jesuits rule this conference.

[LA Muskie]

As I said in the Stainbrook thread I think this is much more about showing that he'll be good to go for the NCAA's than being able to do all that much today. But it's great news regardless. I'll sure as hell take it.

[coasterville95]

Retweeted by HolyLandofHoops
FOX Sports 1 ‏@FOXSports1 2m
Good news for @XUAthletics! @ErinAndrews reports that Matt Stainbrook will be back tonight.
http://foxs.pt/PyCkCl #BIGEASTtourney

That is all.

[XUFan09]

Bill Raftery just dropped a reference to JUG during the Creighton game. The Jesuits rule this conference.

That. Is. Awesome.

[STL_XUfan]

wearing the grays.

[coasterville95]

The Live Chat server seems to be down,

I can't get a connection to it.

[STL_XUfan]

The Live Chat server seems to be down,

I can't get a connection to it.

Same

[xumuskies08]

Let's do the damn thing.

[coasterville95]

Stainbrook on my TV!

[xu82]

Stainbrook on my TV!

That's bound to do some damage! He's a big dude!

[xsteve1]

X can't get behind tonight. It's a recipe for disaster.

[xu82]

They talking heads both picked Xavier. We are doomed.

[BandAid]

Let's win this shit!

[XU3232]

I hope good Dee showed up to this game.

[BMoreX]

Erin Andrews says 10-15 mins for Matt.

[paulxu]

Big East. Madison Square Gardens. Xavier.

I never doubted.

[The_Mack_Pack]

They tried that back alley-oop! didn't connect but I like it.

[coasterville95]

Buzz already on his eighth Red Bull I see.

First blood - and a made free throw

Hey if we can keep the ball on our end of the floor all night!

[BMoreX]

Here we go again

[xsteve1]

Not good, X playing zero defense.

[The_Mack_Pack]

We're still leaving Thomas wide open I see.

[coasterville95]

So much for the don't dig a hole early plan...

[mistabeecee41]

operation 3-2 zone is over chris. get out of this bullshit, makeshift defense.

[xsteve1]

Burton murdering us.

[LadyMuskie]

Lord Almighty! Why?!?!?!? Why can't we guard Thomas?

[xumuskies08]

Ugh. Wake up guys

[The_Mack_Pack]

Dee and Martin already missing wide open threes.. Here we go again.

[paulxu]

1-7 vs 4-4 will generally not produce a W.

[coasterville95]

Well, so much for the first war.

They need to wake up and find some defense. Oh, and can they run back to the locker room and change into their Whites. Those gray unis are a 10 point drag.

[xsteve1]

Just so typical. If X gets down 10+ it's over

[xumuskies08]

Zone is something I would expect to protect Stain. Why are they playing it when he's not in? That's not X's game!

[Xavgrad08]

The good news is we are still in this. The bad news is Dee Davis seems to be having an off shooting night. When Davis and Martin have struggled, X has lost. Lets hope we get it going.

[Xville]

For all you who were happy we drew Marquette instead of St. John's..you are all fing crazy. We match up terribly with this team

[STL_XUfan]

Zone is something I would expect to protect Stain. Why are they playing it when he's not in? That's not X's game!
to many people demanded it at the coach's show

[9822]

We have to protect Reynolds. But what's the point if we can't stop anybody?


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[xsteve1]

Get out of the fucking zone.

[xumuskies08]

Jesus. 5-5 and 2-2 from 3.

[The_Mack_Pack]

At least Semaj came to play.

[BMoreX]

Rebounding is an issue

[paulxu]

Look! A Marquette miss.

NM, we fouled.

[xumuskies08]

Hey they missed!!! And then got an offensive rebound...

[BandAid]

Rebounding is an issue
Everything is an issue right now

[mohr5150]

Watching Farr play defense is comical.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Stain is already making a difference!

[XMuskieFTW]

That pass to Dee from Stain is what we have missed. Need Stain in there to get doubled and create opportunities.

[Woodburn]

cannot complain about intensity or focus

[BMoreX]

Hats why you love Matt. Great passing. Opens it up.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Can somebody grab a freaking rebound?

[mistabeecee41]

theyre starting to miss, but we're not grabbing the boards.

[BandAid]

Defense and rebounds! Come on!

[xsteve1]

We're really having a tough time guarding them. Need to get that straightened out quickly.

[Xville]

I feel that the team is for the most part is pretty focused so that is good to see. I wonder when Justin Martin will join the game though

[coasterville95]

In better news we are within 4 - AND Live Chat is now open!

The bartenders in Live Chat just tapped a keg of Hopslam!


YOu can get a small - or pay twice as much for a large that is the exact same size pour!

[xsteve1]

I'd get Jalen in there for Philmore. That should help the rebounding problems.

[xumuskies08]

Gotta rebound.

[Woodburn]

Live chat link?

[LadyMuskie]

http://www.chatzy.com/32573582761803

[BMoreX]

Gardner weak shit

[paulxu]

Nice added flop

[xsteve1]

Typical Gardner acting job.

[BMoreX]

I mean get out of here

[xumuskies08]

Definitely a foul. Should not be a flagrant. Good job by the refs.

[BandAid]

Over-Exaggerate much Gardener?

[LadyMuskie]

I have really strong feelings about the refs reviewing a play to call a flagrant foul.

[XU3232]

He is a pos

[xu82]

Oscar material

[mohr5150]

Fatass Gardner and his bullshit acting.

[BandAid]

What does it take to get a foul call?

[xsteve1]

X is just terrible playing from behind.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Reynolds is getting dominated on defense.

[Woodburn]

Myles Davis is lost.

[xsteve1]

Just a bad matchup. X can't get stops.

[LadyMuskie]

Well . . .at least we stopped a 6-0 run.

[mistabeecee41]

gardner is just embarrassing farr and reynolds... pretty much what we expected/

[oddblob]

things feel very familiar thus far

[mohr5150]

Now, on that move to the basket, fatass put his elbow right in Reynolds' face. Why the fuck wasn't that called?

[KFX]

jalen needs to get his head in the game

[LadyMuskie]

Senior!

[The_Mack_Pack]

Reynolds is trying to get thrown out..

[oddblob]

gardner is a sack of shit

[LadyMuskie]

If Joe Sunderman thinks you're being an ass, it's time to check yourself.

[BMoreX]

Gardner is my least favorite player

[mistabeecee41]

Reynolds is trying to get thrown out..

are you kidding me? do you really think that cause a 280 pound man to fly on the ground like that?

[X-band '01]

Reynolds is getting dominated on defense.

I think Reynolds finally sent the message to Gardner.

[BMoreX]

And it's not even close

[Woodburn]

No need to get excited. Good hard foul by Reynolds. The end.

[xumuskies08]

Love Reynolds standing up for himself. Get fired up!

[paulxu]

Hmmm...maybe we can have a "brawl."

(I still don't like Buzz. He's fing crazy)

[mohr5150]

Fuck you again, Gardner. That flopping shit just got your head bounced off the floor. That was so much more on his bullshit moves than it was on what Reynolds did. Then he throws his arm at Mack. Just a total asshole.

[xu82]

Yes, but he's getting feisty and I like that. Hope he can last until the second half. We need some attitude, but used wisely. He's got half of that.

[LadyMuskie]

Hmmm...maybe we can have a "brawl."

(I still don't like Buzz. He's fing crazy)

A brawl is okay. Just no press conference after!

[oddblob]

Hmmm...maybe we can have a "brawl."

zip em up: nyc edition

[Xville]

Gardner is such a bitch...the lebron james without the talent of Marquette basketball

[xu82]

Gardner is my least favorite player

Gardner rapidly growing on me... for that status.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Great hands by Dee! Xavier needs to strike right now.

[LadyMuskie]

That hurts.

[BMoreX]

And Semaj has 2, ugh

[BandAid]

Are you kidding me!?!?!?!?!?!

[mohr5150]

Absolute fucking bullshit call.

[LadyMuskie]

Wonderful! Burton now has 5 points over his average.

[xu82]

A brawl is okay. Just no press conference after!




Well I hope we learned something from that....

[mistabeecee41]

myles is absolutely useless. useless.

[oddblob]

myles is absolutely terrible and should not play at all

[xu82]

More (and better) Stain than I expected.

[Woodburn]

It's time for Myles Davis to text Johnny Wolf.

[mohr5150]

Myles is just as worthless on the court as Farr. Our bench has become a black hole of minutes played.

[xumuskies08]

I can't watch Myles Davis anymore. It's in his head and Mack can't afford to have him on the floor right now.

[Xavgrad08]

That last shot from Myles Davis was tough to watch.

[The_Mack_Pack]

What does Myles want? He's missed so many wide open threes in the past couple of weeks.

[paulxu]

It's one thing to have a bad shooting %. Another when the shots are wide, wide open.
Just crap shooting.
We need more Martin.

[Xville]

What the hell has happened to Myles confidence? Stop thinking and just shoot it

[xsteve1]

X needs to keep this within 5 by the half.

[Woodburn]

Gardner has moobs

[The_Mack_Pack]

X needs to get the lead by half.

[paulxu]

Love the defensive effort. Gardner is just killing us.

[Woodburn]

X needs to keep this within 5 by the half.
I am confident this will occur.

[xsteve1]

Just no answer for Burton or Gardner.

[mistabeecee41]

burton is killing our zone all by himself.

[oddblob]

oh god that slomo of buzz. burn it!

[BandAid]

X needs to keep this within 5 by the half.

Screw that - let's tie this thing up

[paulxu]

Hah! Down goes Frasier.

[mistabeecee41]

Just no answer for Burton or Gardner.

gardner's getting the ball too deep. the one time stain fronted stainbrook, zeke was standing on the other side with his dick in his hand.

burton is just getting the ball inside of our zone and having a field day.

[Lloyd Braun]

burton is killing our zone all by himself.

Memo to the team that's he's a lefty.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

I'm beginning to think that at some point in the second half we might have them right where we want them.

[xumuskies08]

Marquette can't keep shooting this well, right? Regression to the mean, right?

[Masterofreality]

I hate Gardner. How does he never get a foul called on him? That guy grabs more than anybody I've seen for a long, long time. Great flailer too.

[BMoreX]

Just D up and play offense.

[mohr5150]

Burton had two games all season over 13 points. He has that many with four minutes left before the half.

[xumuskies08]

Gardner is the 2nd best flopped in CBB behind Marcus Smart.

[XU3232]

Yea our zone clearly is not working.. Need to finish this half strong. Hopefully we make the adjustments and play a better second half.

[mistabeecee41]

james farr WILL hit a 3 before the time this half is over.

[paulxu]

Semaj!!!!!!!!!!

[Xville]

All things considered we have played pretty well this half...our interior d hasn't been great but rather have that than wide open threes

[xu82]

I hate Gardner. How does he never get a foul called on him? That guy grabs more than anybody I've seen for a long, long time. Great flailer too.

He pulled Stains elbow up into him!

[oddblob]

farr is incredibly awful

[paulxu]

Damn proud of the defensive effort/comeback.

[mistabeecee41]

james farr WILL hit a 3 before the time this half is over.

okay, maybe not. that embarrassing layup attempt shows where his confidence is right now.

[The_Mack_Pack]

We really need a score and a stop. Going into the half with the lead would be HUGE.

[xsteve1]

Semaj has to know that's not a good spot for Farr. Maj is playing really well though.

[XMuskieFTW]

Talk about defensive adjustments. Staying in the zone, but rotating and cutting off the middle of the lane have done wonders the last few possessions

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Damn proud of the defensive effort/comeback.

Me, too.

[mohr5150]

I can't even say how absolutely horrible that attempt at a layup was from Farr. He is playing with passion and getting some boards tonight, though.

[Woodburn]

Yea our zone clearly is not working.. Need to finish this half strong. Hopefully we make the adjustments and play a better second half.
Clearly. We have givne up 27 points in the first half.

[The_Mack_Pack]

farr is incredibly awful

He and Myles have been so disappointing in BE play. Our bench is very devoid of confidence.

[LadyMuskie]

Martin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[oddblob]

jmart!!

[bjf123]

JMart!


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[xumuskies08]

Martin!

[The_Mack_Pack]

What a great play out of a timeout! Who says Mack can't coach?

[mohr5150]

Outstanding play by Semaj, and thank God someone hit a big 3.

[XU3232]

Hell of a last 4 minutes. Pedal to the metal!!!

[xu2010]

Let's do this. Great play the last few minutes

[West is Best]

I like our energy, especially on offense. Is that our announcer doing the game? Was this the case in A-10 tournaments?

[xu82]

Remember how Martin lacked confidence earlier. Don't be too hard on the young guys. Look past tonight (after our big second half run and huge victory).

[LadyMuskie]

We win the first half!

[oddblob]

looooooove it :yahoo:

[The_Mack_Pack]

Semaj!! What a finish!

[BMoreX]

I will take the lead with the half we played. Let's go X

[XMuskieFTW]

We looked really good the last 5 minutes. Can we have 20 more like that?

[LadyMuskie]

Remember how Martin lacked confidence earlier. Don't be too hard on the young guys. Look past tonight (after our big second half run and huge victory).

Yeah, there are a lot of people on here who are awfully big fans of someone they couldn't get down on enough earlier in the season.

[Xville]

Great half...one more of those and we can put our dancin shoes on

[xsteve1]

Semaj can play a little.

[BandAid]

That comeback came primarily without Jalen or Stain too...

[mohr5150]

Buzz's explanation about how the half went was perfect. The paint is where this game will be won or lost. Reynolds needs to come back with controlled passion, Stain needs to keep doing what he's doing, and Semaj...what can I say.

[X-band '01]

That comeback came primarily without Jalen or Stain too...

They gave a spark on their way to the bench. Hopefully Stainbrook has enough in the tank for a few 2nd half possessions.

[xsteve1]

Yeah, there are a lot of people on here who are awfully big fans of someone they couldn't get down on enough earlier in the season.

I had a couple people behind me at the Nova game saying they hoped Martin wouldn't return next year. I bit my tongue but how clueless can some people be.

[Masterofreality]

Love the toughness our guys are showing. Myles Davis and James Farr can't hit the ocean from the beach, and Stain is not Stain, but our guys are fighting their asses off.

[xavierj]

That last one should have been an and 1. Guy got him with the body. Semaj should get that call. He got hacked several times driving but no call. Also the charge on him should have been a 3 point play.

[usfldan]

Marquette came out on fire, but ran out of gas at the end. They looked spent. We took their punch at the start, now we need to deliver one of our own to start the second half.

[BandAid]

That last one should have been an and 1. Guy got him with the body. Semaj should get that call. He got hacked several times driving but no call. Also the charge on him should have been a 3 point play.

So true

[paulxu]

I sure hope we get to see more of Semaj this year.
When you look at the teardrop, developed jumper, first step, etc., I don't think we'll get another chance.

[xu82]

That last one should have been an and 1. Guy got him with the body. Semaj should get that call. He got hacked several times driving but no call.

He's got a great seat to learn a little something about the fake head whip. That might help - learn from the master!

[mohr5150]

I believe Semaj gets fouled a lot and it's not called. I also don't think we ever foul, so what do I know:)

[Masterofreality]

Marquette plays so physical- with lots of pushing-, I have no idea how they don't have more fouls called. And Gardner is a world class flailer. Likes throwing those arms around.

[xudash]

Marquette came out on fire, but ran out of gas at the end. They looked spent. We took their punch at the start, now we need to deliver one of our own to start the second half.

I hope you're right. Just win this so the next few days are bearable.

[BandAid]

Marquette plays so physical- with lots of pushing-, I have no idea how they don't have more fouls called. And Gardner is a world class flailer. Likes throwing those arms around.

I think he just has really, really bad balance. Dude needs to see an ENT Specialist or something...

[The_Mack_Pack]

In case anyone missed it, here's Pinkston's flop earlier today for Nova.

http://collegespun.com/big-east/villanova/video-villanovas-jayvaughn-pinkston-commits-arguably-the-worst-flop-of-all-time

Gardner is bad but this is hilariously bad.

[THRILLHOUSE]

In case anyone missed it, here's Pinkston's flop earlier today for Nova.

http://collegespun.com/big-east/villanova/video-villanovas-jayvaughn-pinkston-commits-arguably-the-worst-flop-of-all-time

Gardner is bad but this is hilariously bad.

yikes...yeah that is bad. I still think overall Gardner is the biggest flopper I've seen in college since Matt Howard.

[Juice]

yikes...yeah that is bad. I still think overall Gardner is the biggest flopper I've seen in college since Matt Howard.

Marcus Smart

[chico]

I really don't like to watch Gardner play. I don't think I've disliked a player this much since Matt Howard was flopping around.

[xu82]

In case anyone missed it, here's Pinkston's flop earlier today for Nova.

http://collegespun.com/big-east/villanova/video-villanovas-jayvaughn-pinkston-commits-arguably-the-worst-flop-of-all-time

Gardner is bad but this is hilariously bad.

That was awesome! Looked like he got hit by lightening... but without all the contact.

[SlimKibbles]

yikes...yeah that is bad. I still think overall Gardner is the biggest flopper I've seen in college since Matt Howard.

I was sharing texts with friends during the first half and we all thought Gardner's embellishment of any contact against him was ridiculous.

[chico]

yikes...yeah that is bad. I still think overall Gardner is the biggest flopper I've seen in college since Matt Howard.

Beat me to it.

[American X]

Mick Cronin has inappropriate relations with goats.

Justin Martin is a baller

REC LEAGUE CHAMP.

Semaj will not lose this game.

If Stainbrook be for us, who could be against?

LET'S DO THIS!!!

[The_Mack_Pack]

Burton is going to be a pretty good player.

[xumuskies08]

I understand Philmore isn't an all-conference defender, but man he looks bad on d tonight.

[mohr5150]

Burton has now tied his season high...with 19 minutes left in the half.

[XMuskieFTW]

get out of jalen's house

[The_Mack_Pack]

Great job attacking so far! Keep it up.

[xumuskies08]

That was a TERRIBLE call.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Oh that is weak.. He was still moving.

[paulxu]

Bullshit charge foul.

[mohr5150]

Another absolutely horrible call.

[mistabeecee41]

you HAVE to be fucking kidding me. another bogus charge call.

[xsteve1]

C'mon JMart.

[BMoreX]

No way that was a charge. Maj has 3

[paulxu]

Why do guys have career highs against us?

[BandAid]

I drew this picture of Burton:

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[xsteve1]

X can't stand prosperity.

[mohr5150]

Why can't we have someone who usually sucks step up like this Burton fucker?

[LadyMuskie]

Martin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BMoreX]

Smooth as butta

[xsteve1]

Burton going to get 30. Thanks you JMart for that 3.

[American X]

Justin Martin Is A Baller Period

[mohr5150]

I think we have decided to allow Burton to get his and guard everyone else.

[LadyMuskie]

So not to derail the game thread, but I just got a text that X is being sued by a soccer player for hazing. WTF?

[The_Mack_Pack]

Why can't we have someone who usually sucks step up like this Burton fucker?

Reynolds did against St. Johns. Burton has been playing great as of late for them. We just don't have Stain to defend the rim in this one.

[paulxu]

Philmore stood and watched Burton go right by him with the ball.

Do NOT understand that.

[Xavgrad08]

Offensively we look solid. Need to get some defensive stops.

[Muskeagle]

Update: burton is still sliding over in front semaj. Hasn't gotten set yet.

[LadyMuskie]

Hearing Burton's name constantly is getting on my nerves.

[mohr5150]

Update: burton is still sliding over in front semaj. Hasn't gotten set yet.

That was a typical charge call before this season.

[BMoreX]

Jmart trying some awful shots

[paulxu]

Come on X.

ps. Thanks Matt

[xumuskies08]

Stain and-1!

[oddblob]

big stain. yezzur.

[LadyMuskie]

Stainbrook! But, seriously, how is that only Gardner's 1st foul?

[xsteve1]

X better start defending if they want to win. Marquette shooting 60% from the field.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Haha screw you Gardner!! The Staintrain is back baby!!

[American X]

The Human Stain covers Manhattan.

[XMuskieFTW]

All aboard the Staintrain!

[mohr5150]

Take that, fatass!

[xu82]

[QUOTE=LadyMuskie;438114]So not to derail the game thread, but I just got a text that X is being sued by a soccer player for hazing. WTF?[/QUOT[/I]



it's a soccer player. Have you seen them go to ground like they were shot, writhing around? Then get up and trot away when the yellow card is pulled. (Just kidding about something that shouldn't be kidded about - nervous energy).

[LadyMuskie]

I love you, Justin Martin!

[American X]

Justin Martin is an Assassin and a Baller

[The_Mack_Pack]

Burton can't play with Stain.

[xumuskies08]

JMart is feeling it.

[mohr5150]

Finally they nailed Gardner for his cheap ass shit.

[XMuskieFTW]

Doing this with Semaj on the bench. Team really stepping up right now.

[oddblob]

please get myles out now :cursingmad: