XAVIER vs SAN DIEGO

[MADXSTER]

1543 vs 1544

Xavier University Musketeers (4-0)
W Northern Arizona 93-60 Preseason pick was 3rd in Big Sky
W Long beach State 97-74 Preseason pick was 3rd in Big West
W Stephen F Austin 81-63 Preseason pick was 1st in Southland
W Murray State 89-62 Preseason pick was 1st in OVC

vs San Diego Toreros (3-1) Preseason pick was 5th in WCC
L Boise State 81-75
W Southeast Missouri St 67-56
W Florida A&M 72-41
W Western Michigan 77-70

Thursday Nov. 27, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Fullerton Ca
Television: ESPN 2
Radio: 700 WLW-AM

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[MADXSTER]

SD up 8 with 3 min to go on W Michigan

[XUGRAD80]

SD had one player get 12 assists, another with 11 rebounds and 10 points, a other with 13 points off the bench. Had 5 blocked shots and won the rebounding battle by 1. West Mi. was 3-0 coming into the game. SD is now 3-1.

[MADXSTER]

San Diego beat a Western Michigan that had 4 returning starters from an NCAA tourney team.

[MADXSTER]

We are going to go Ferguson on San Diego - too soon?

[nuts4xu]

We are going to go Ferguson on San Diego - too soon?

Probably, but it's still a nice effort. Kudos.

[crolfes12]

Know it's just a number early in the season, but San Diego Pomeroy rating 107. Xavier 36

[GoMuskies]

Xavier -10.5 today. I don't know enough about SD to have a great feel for this one, but I think Xavier is still a bit underrated/under the radar, so I'm going with the Muskies.

[Kahns Krazy]

Xavier -10.5 today. I don't know enough about SD to have a great feel for this one, but I think Xavier is still a bit underrated/under the radar, so I'm going with the Muskies.

I hope we stay that way all year. We can sneak up on people that way.

[Masterofreality]

Our offense has been off the charts. Of course, every game we've played has been in the "Friendly Confines".

We also have not faced any adversity yet. I'll be very interested to see if we can score as easily away from home and I how the young guys react if we get behind.

[Xavier]

Agrees, MOR. Looking forward to seeing how the muskies play away from home.

[LA Muskie]

I'll be at the game today if any of you happen to be there (I know a few of you will be). PM me and I'll shoot you my cell #.

[XU Cowbell Kid]

Our offense has been off the charts. Of course, every game we've played has been in the "Friendly Confines".

We also have not faced any adversity yet. I'll be very interested to see if we can score as easily away from home and I how the young guys react if we get behind.

Obviously we aren't going to be behind in any game all season. This point is irrelevant.

[BMoreX]

@slrussell: #Xavier's staff is wearing black shirts. Gotta think the black unis aren't far behind.

[UCGRAD4X]

Where is the game being streamed. Unfortunately for Thanksgiving I am at a relative's house that does not believe in cable TV (not the house, the f'in inlaws).

[xu82]

Where is the game being streamed. Unfortunately for Thanksgiving I am at a relative's house that does not believe in cable TV (not the house, the f'in inlaws).

I hope they believe in turkey and all the fixin's. I'm starting to believe a nap may be in order whether I like it or not. DVR is set just in case. Wish I could help on the stream.

[Musketeer_15]

Where is the game being streamed. Unfortunately for Thanksgiving I am at a relative's house that does not believe in cable TV (not the house, the f'in inlaws).

If you have the Watch ESPN app then you should be able to find the game on there. If not, firstrowsports and the 100 popups that come with it will have the game. Also, 700WLW will have the game if you would rather listen to Byron and Joe.

[GoMuskies]

Spread down to 9.5. I guess the bettors like USD.

[BMoreX]

7 minutes left in the Kansas Rhode Island game.

Will they push us to ESPNU or are we going to miss the first few mins?

[X-band '01]

It would be pushed to ESPN News since they have LIU-Brooklyn and Stony Brook on ESPNU.

[xu82]

Doubt they'd bump an ongoing game - even if it's Stoney Brook. Pray for a fast clock, few fouls and a quick finish.

[X-band '01]

And it will start on ESPN News at 4:35 ET.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Doubt they'd bump an ongoing game - even if it's Stoney Brook. Pray for a fast clock, few fouls and a quick finish.

On espn news to start 4:35

[XU Cowbell Kid]

Where is the game being streamed. Unfortunately for Thanksgiving I am at a relative's house that does not believe in cable TV (not the house, the f'in inlaws).

If you go to http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index#type/livenow/ and sign in with your cable provider, you should be able to stream it from ESPN. Assuming you know your username and password for your provider, which I didn't for a very long time.

[BMoreX]

If you hated our court, you're gonna absolutely hate Cal St. Fullerton's.

[xu82]

On espn news to start 4:35
Got it, thanks!

[xu82]

That court makes me worried I'll toss my turkey! Makes our skyline look passable.

[BMoreX]

San Diego is raining it from 3.

[xu82]

Stain came back, and life got better. No shocker there. Surely SD has to wake up soon beyond the arc.

[BMoreX]

Hey guys, Edmund "Summer" is playing.

[sirthought]

Here is a link for VLC if anyone wants to try it.
Go to open network and paste this in the URL field.

rtmp://93.174.95.125:1935/edge/_definst_/rgyus7ao2ullmbt

[xu82]

Seems like the game to pound it inside with the BIGS.

[bigdiggins]

Be nice if dee would stop shooting contested 3s with 25+ seconds on the shot clock

[bigdiggins]

At least that one was down to 3 seconds.

[XUFan09]

Good cut, Dee. I love when Stain gets doubled, by the way.

[sirthought]

They made 7 of their last 10 field goals at the half.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Did I miss something? Why isn't myles playing?

[GoMuskies]

Maybe I should cancel my Final Four reservations. We look human.

[xu82]

Did I miss something? Why isn't myles playing?

No idea, he was a leader in minutes lately.

[xu82]

It seems they can't match our big guys, but we're not playing to that.

[XUFan09]

It seems they can't match our big guys, but we're not playing to that.
Stainbrook, Farr, and Reynolds have taken 18 out of the team's 40 shots. I think they're also working to deny the pass inside.

[XfansinKy]

JP =The next Rex Chapman

[Snipe]

55 with 11 straight points

[Snipe]

kind of weak of JP missing the front end after all that.....bench him!

[XUFan09]

55 with 11 straight points
I feel like that's happened before. Good choice of number by Macura!

[GoMuskies]

JP =The next Rex Chapman
You think he's a felon? Not nearly as athletic as Rex, either.

[xu82]

Maybe I should cancel my Final Four reservations. We look human.

They were just toying with you.

maybe

[Snipe]

Three point buckets burning like Ferguson!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Anyone else find themselves constantly confused when the announcers are talking about Dee but it's not our Dee? Ha

[gladdenguy]

Trevon and JP are good. Hope they don't "rape" someone.

[coasterville95]

Resorting to stopping at a sports bar after dinner in way gone. They even have $4 pints of Truth. It's late in the game but at least they are up.

Wait a minute the footbal halftime show in center screen is distracting.

[XfansinKy]

You think he's a felon? Not nearly as athletic as Rex, either.

Well, minus the pawn tickets and probation officer.

[JTG]

Three point buckets burning like Ferguson!

Dont be a jerk..thats stupid

[GoMuskies]

Exactly. Doesn't even make sense. Should be more like Macura is on fire like Ferguson.

[BMoreX]

@slrussell: .@CoachChrisMack on why Myles Davis did not play: "He made a dumb decision off the floor so I chose not to play him today." #Xavier

[XU-PA]

MacUra=The Scotsman
JP= Just Pure shooting

[xudash]

@slrussell: .@CoachChrisMack on why Myles Davis did not play: "He made a dumb decision off the floor so I chose not to play him today." #Xavier

Damn. I hope he gets his head screwed on straight, but I did not wonder where he was once today. Think we're deep or what?

[muskies72]

Anybody know what is up with Miles? Why didn't he play?

[paulxu]

Who is Miles?

[xu82]

Inauspicious beginning...

See above for details and spelling.

[gladdenguy]

At least spell his damn name right. Don't know how to spell his name then don't ask a question about him.

[paulxu]

55 with 11 straight points

Hah! I went to look this up because I couldn't watch the game. This is what I found.

10:53 52-59 J.P. Macura made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matt Stainbrook
10:25 55-62 J.P. Macura made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matt Stainbrook.
10:06 55-64 J.P. Macura made Layup
9:27 55-67 J.P. Macura made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Remy Abell.

Who scores 11 points in 1 minute 26? Who scores 8 points in 47 seconds? That's crazy.
Love the assists from Stainbrook. Inside/Out.

[bleedXblue]

Anybody know what is up with Miles? Why didn't he play?

Welcome to the board. Some of the vets have little patience. Hang in there and stay awhile.

[xu82]

Welcome to the board. Some of the vets have little patience. Hang in there and stay awhile.

Damn, and that was after a win! Welcome.... and enjoy.

[xu82]

Who scores 11 points in 1 minute 26? Who scores 8 points in 47 seconds? That's crazy.
Love the assists from Stainbrook. Inside/Out.
That IS crazy stuff. I was watching and missed how fast it happened. We should play him less, he could score twice as much!

[MADXSTER]

Stainbrook lead the team with 8 assists. :)

[danaandvictory]

Macura can't guard anyone but his scoring ability is absolutely stupid. I loved seeing Sumner get some run.

As I see it, this recruiting class includes one absolute star and two guys that have all-league potential. Then you have Sean, who should definitely be a rotation guy and Larry who could be. And that doesn't even touch the highest ceiling player they brought in.

This group is going to be massive for XU. And having them blooded in playing alongside an absolute master of the team game like Stain can't hurt.

[drudy23]

Stain 2 dimes and 1 board away from a trip doub

[xu82]

Hate to mention it, but not Dee's best game statistically. (2 assists and 4 TO's, 2 of 6 from the field in 28 minutes.) We take for granted when he's 2:1+ on assists/turnovers. They had some good guards. I'm not bashing him, more of a back handed compliment. Hey, we won!

[Masterofreality]

Our offense has been off the charts. Of course, every game we've played has been in the "Friendly Confines".

We also have not faced any adversity yet. I'll be very interested to see if we can score as easily away from home and I how the young guys react if we get behind.

Well, I think we passed the test...with Remy Abell, JP Macura and Trevon Bluiett leading the way.

Yeah, we've got some pretty good freshmen.

[XUFan09]

Hate to mention it, but not Dee's best game statistically. (2 assists and 4 TO's, 2 of 6 from the field in 28 minutes.) We take for granted when he's 2:1+ on assists/turnovers. They had some good guards. I'm not bashing him, more of a back handed compliment. Hey, we won!
I felt like Dee had an alright game, but the guards did a job pressuring him. I was really impressed with those two.

[SpectorJersey]

Macura can't guard anyone but his scoring ability is absolutely stupid. I loved seeing Sumner get some run.

As I see it, this recruiting class includes one absolute star and two guys that have all-league potential. Then you have Sean, who should definitely be a rotation guy and Larry who could be. And that doesn't even touch the highest ceiling player they brought in.

This group is going to be massive for XU. And having them blooded in playing alongside an absolute master of the team game like Stain can't hurt.

Totally nailed it. Massive for X is right. We all saw the effects of X missing on basically an entire class (Macks first full class) the last 2 years. That class was masked by Millers last class carrying the program.

stain might be the best big we have had since David. He can score and pass. So efficient and makes the right decision. His shooting percentage has to be through the roof.

[xu82]

I felt like Dee had an alright game, but the guards did a job pressuring him. I was really impressed with those two.

Agreed, it didn't look like a bad game. No WTF moments I recall. They had some good players. I was just a little surprised at the stats when it was all over.

[LA Muskie]

Weird place to watch a game. Like a HS gym. But with no fans.

Nice to come away with the win. To see Bluiett and Macura light it up. And to see Stainbrook put in his work. But our defense against a suspect squad was concerning.

I'm hoping it was the environs. Can't be easy to go from Cintas to that. There are probably more fans/more noise at Deveroes (or whatever that's called now...)

[X-Fan]

In case anyone wants to, you can rewatch the game with the Watch ESPN App.

Nearly a triple double from Matt. Love those Freshmen!

Good win. Executed to see how they do the rest of the tourney!

[PMI]

There is a ton to comment on about that game, but I'm tired from the turkey, so I'll go with one point: I would take a bullet for Matt Stainbrook. I just fucking love that kid.

[X-band '01]

With both teams shooting well, Xavier's work on the boards ultimately made the difference. Be it a long rebound or short rebound, Xavier limited USD to 4 offensive rebounds for the whole game.

[BMoreX]

@FrankieBur: Tim Floyd of UTEP and USD staff agree: Xavier vastly underrated on the national scene. Very good team. Top 10 caliber. #WoodenLegacy14

[X-man]

@FrankieBur: Tim Floyd of UTEP and USD staff agree: Xavier vastly underrated on the national scene. Very good team. Top 10 caliber. #WoodenLegacy14

We are under-rated but until our defense vastly improves, we are decidedly not top-ten caliber.

[muskiefan82]

@FrankieBur: Tim Floyd of UTEP and USD staff agree: Xavier vastly underrated on the national scene. Very good team. Top 10 caliber. #WoodenLegacy14

File under the "what are things you have to say before you play a team and after you lose to a team" category of coach speak.

[bobbiemcgee]

Weird place to watch a game. Like a HS gym. But with no fans.

Nice to come away with the win. To see Bluiett and Macura light it up. And to see Stainbrook put in his work. But our defense against a suspect squad was concerning.

I'm hoping it was the environs. Can't be easy to go from Cintas to that. There are probably more fans/more noise at Deveroes (or whatever that's called now...)

Yeah, but guessing you were parked right behind the bench, which is always cool.

[paulxu]

File under the "what are things you have to say before you play a team and after you lose to a team" category of coach speak.

Exactly. Sets you up for major back patting if you pull off the upset.

[LA Muskie]

Yeah, but guessing you were parked right behind the bench, which is always cool.
It was actually TOO close for my taste. I actually prefer to be a bit further away to get a better perspective Couldn't even see the near sideline. (Admittedly, this falls into the "white collar problems" category...)