XAVIER vs PROVIDENCE

[MADXSTER]

1600 vs 1601

Xavier University Musketeers (12-6) (3-3)
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
W San Diego Toreros 82-71 Preseason pick was 5th in WCC
L UTEP Miners 77-73 Preseason pick was 2nd in CUSA
L Long Beach State 73-70 Preseason pick was 3rd in Big West
W Alabama 97-84 Preseason pick was 10th in the SEC
W IUPUI Jaquars 66-43
W Missouri Tigers 74-58 Preseason pick was 7th in the SEC
L Auburn Tigers 89-88 2OT
W Florida Gulf Coast 71-57 Preseason pick was 1st
W Georgetown Hoyas 70-53
L DePaul Blue Demons 71-68
W Seton Hall Pirates 69-58
L Butler Bulldogs 88-76
L Villanova Wildcats 88-75
W Marquette Golden Eagles 62-58

vs Providence Friars (14-5) (4-2)
W Albany H 64-60
W Binghamton H 66-45
W Navy H 88-51
W Florida St. N 80-54
W Notre Dame N 74-75
W Yale H 72-66
L Kentucky A 58-38
L Boston College A 69-60
L Brown H 67-77
W Rhode Island H 68-60
W Stony Brook H 79-61
W Massachusetts H 85-65
W Miami FL N 76-62
W Creighton H 65-53
L Marquette A 75-66
W Butler A 62-66
W Georgetown H 60-57
L St. John's H 70-83
W Creighton A 65-74


Thursday Jan. 22, 2014 7:00 p.m. ET in Providence
Television: FSN-L
Radio: 700 WLW

[Masterofreality]

in my never ending quest for roadkills I''ll be "Dunkin".

[xufan2434]

How are people feeling about this one? I would assume Dee will guard Dunn. But the question becomes Henton. Does Remy get the assignment? Henton would have a size advantage but I wouldn't trust Trevon on him.

[Masterofreality]

How are people feeling about this one? I would assume Dee will guard Dunn. But the question becomes Henton. Does Remy get the assignment? Henton would have a size advantage but I wouldn't trust Trevon on him.

I think you have to have Remy on Henton. An inch or two difference, but gotta stay on him.

[kyxu]

I think you have to have Remy on Henton. An inch or two difference, but gotta stay on him.

I think Mack should start Macura again and have him guard Henton. Change things up a bit.

[casualfan]

I think you have to have Remy on Henton. An inch or two difference, but gotta stay on him.

Who guards Henton is an interesting question. Here's Providence's starting lineup:

PG- Dunn
SG- Lindsey
SF- Henton
PF- Bentil
C- Derosiers

Let's get the obvious ones out of the way. Stain will be guarding Derosiers and either Reynolds or Farr (whoever starts) will be guarding Bentil.

That leaves Dee, Remy, and Trevon to guard Dunn, Lindsey and Henton.

There's no way Mack puts Trevon on Henton, BUT I don't think he can guard either Lindsey or Dunn either.

Should be interesting to see how it all plays out.

[sgarcia]

Start out in a zone and hope they are as confused as we were in the 1st half last week.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Who guards Henton is an interesting question. Here's Providence's starting lineup:

PG- Dunn
SG- Lindsey
SF- Henton
PF- Bentil
C- Derosiers

Let's get the obvious ones out of the way. Stain will be guarding Derosiers and either Reynolds or Farr (whoever starts) will be guarding Bentil.

That leaves Dee, Remy, and Trevon to guard Dunn, Lindsey and Henton.

There's no way Mack puts Trevon on Henton, BUT I don't think he can guard either Lindsey or Dunn either.

Should be interesting to see how it all plays out.

I dont know much about Providence other than Heton is really good. Seems like Remy should guard him. Would Trevon not be able to guard their SG because of his speed? Would he drive right by Trevon?

[blobfan]

Do we have a chance in hell of winning at Providence?

[GoMuskies]

Do we have a chance in hell of winning at Providence?

Yes.

[blobfan]

Yes.

Is this a faith based response or have you watched Providence? I admit I don't watch many non-X games. I'm worried about this team in away games.

[GoMuskies]

Is this a faith based response or have you watched Providence? I admit I don't watch many non-X games. I'm worried about this team in away games.

We're on the road (where we're bad), and Providence is a pretty good team, but the only thing you have to look at from the list of Providence results to know that it's not a completely hopeless case is this:

L Brown H 67-77

[BMoreX]

This would be a step in the right direction. I'd like to win at least one road game between Providence, Georgetown and Seton Hall over the next two weeks.

[xufan2434]

From watching a handful of Providence games flipping back and forth from commercials (So take it as you will).. I think this is a very winnable game. They have some nice wins and solid players. But IMO, they're nothing to fear. They grind out a lot of wins. A huge factor for this game will be rebounding. They're 4th in the conference in offensive rebounding, and whenever I watch them it seems like they get 2nd chance points a lot. Especially from the tall white center with his old school moves.

I have no idea why but Henton reminds me of CJ Anderson but with a way better jumper. So basically, his slashing and rebounding remind me of CJ. If Remy, Trevon, and the rest of the guards block out then X has a much better chance to win.

[blobfan]

We're on the road (where we're bad), and Providence is a pretty good team, but the only thing you have to look at from the list of Providence results to know that it's not a completely hopeless case is this:

L Brown H 67-77

Thanks but I'm not sure it's enough to pull me out of the corner where I'm rocking and chanting "I love my team. I love my team."

[profson]

Villanova and Providence are the hardest matchups for XU, the latter because they negate our strengths and take advantage of our weaknesses

- they are by far the biggest team in the league; Desrosiers is a premier rim protector; and Bentil is a bruiser. All of which negates our usual inside advantage
- we have no good defender for Henton. Yes Remy is the best option, but he is 2-3 inches smaller and Henton is good inside and out and can rebound.
- if Remy is on Henton that leaves Bluiett on Harris (6'9") or Lindsey (6'7"), also not good
- Dunn is a hyperathletic 6'3" who is playing as well as anyone in the conference and leads in assists. This is the type of guy you can't expect Dee to handle well, even trying his best, and he will get into the lane. But for the Henton problem, Remy would be on him for a period.
- the defensive situation does not get any better with Macura or M. Davis there.
- at times this year, they have played a very effective zone, given the length and reach of Dunn and Lindsey on the perimeter

I hope to be there, but unfortunately not with great confidence. Maybe this is the day we shoot lights out

[casualfan]

I dont know much about Providence other than Heton is really good. Seems like Remy should guard him. Would Trevon not be able to guard their SG because of his speed? Would he drive right by Trevon?

I haven't seen a ton of Providence so I can't speak too much about Lindsey other than the fact that he was a very highly sought after recruit.

I just know Trevon really struggles with his foot speed so in general a SG probably isn't a great matchup for him.

[drudy23]

Just win a road game...anyway, anyhow...just win a road game.

[bleedXblue]

Need to go on a mini-winning streak 3-4 game would go a long way right now.

[blobfan]

Just win a road game...anyway, anyhow...just win a road game.
Should we start sending anonymous philly sandwiches to the opposing teams or does that only work on players from that team up north?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Should we start sending anonymous philly sandwiches to the opposing teams or does that only work on players from that team up north?

Ha, I dont think I know that story.

[paulxu]

Ha, I dont think I know that story.

Just one of a never ending supply of reasons they lost a game away from home. Includes jet lag, sandwich poisoning, and all kinds of stuff.

[XUFan09]

Need to go on a mini-winning streak 3-4 game would go a long way right now.
That would be glorious. I'll even take a two-game winning streak though.

[LadyMuskie]

Just one of a never ending supply of reasons they lost a game away from home. Includes jet lag, sandwich poisoning, and all kinds of stuff.

Such as the flu that lasted for months and months at a time.

[xukeith]

Please don't start Macura until sophomore year. He needs to know defense.

[xufan2434]

I really doubt we see Macura starting again.. I think whatever message Mack was trying to send has either been received or simply not going to work at this point. Remy had a great game and Macura had one of his worst against Marquette. I would hope Mack is going for the kill on Thursday and knows this kind of win could spark a nice run

[gladdenguy]

I don't know about sparking a nice run.
If they split the next 4 it would be a miracle for this team.

@Providence
Depaul
@Georgetown
@Seton Hall

[vee4xu]

I don't know about sparking a nice run.
If they split the next 4 it would be a miracle for this team.

@Providence
Depaul
@Georgetown
@Seton Hall

Especially since G-town routed Villanova at home and are now laying in wait for and XU team that totally crashed their New Year's Eve party. Also, read today that the DePaul game will be played less than 24 hours after the team returns from Rhode Island.

[bleedXblue]

I don't know about sparking a nice run.
If they split the next 4 it would be a miracle for this team.

@Providence
Depaul
@Georgetown
@Seton Hall

I'm feeling a nice little run.

[BandAid]

I'm feeling a nice little run.

If we go on a run through the next four games you could pretty much tag and bag an NCAA at-large bid.

[D-West & PO-Z]

If we go on a run through the next four games you could pretty much tag and bag an NCAA at-large bid.

Yeah that would include 3 top 25 RPI wins if we won the next four.

That said I would be pretty happy with 2-2.

[Frambo]

I don't know about sparking a nice run.
If they split the next 4 it would be a miracle for this team.

@Providence
Depaul
@Georgetown
@Seton Hall

with our improved shooters.....we have to have at least one road game where we shoot well! Hopefully more than one.

[XUFan09]

with our improved shooters.....we have to have at least one road game where we shoot well! Hopefully more than one.

Our offensive performance on the road has actually been generally good, sometimes great.

Villanova - 1.12 points per possession
Butler - 1.12 PPP
DePaul - 1.06 PPP (DePaul is terrible defensively, so that's actually a bad mark)
Auburn - 1.05 PPP
Missouri - 1.14 PPP

The defense just sucked, except for the Mizzou game (0.89 points per possession).

[D-West & PO-Z]

What channel is this game on for DirecTV? I am in Columbus if that matters. When I searched on my guide it shows on 649 which says Fox Sports South when I go to it and when I got to the channel now it comes up gray but does not say I dont have that channel. I have the sports package. Can anyone help out?

[X-band '01]

Fox Sports Ohio has the game - it's the same station that Xavier had for most of its A-10 games (along with the Reds/Blue Jackets).

[D-West & PO-Z]

Fox Sports Ohio has the game - it's the same station that Xavier had for most of its A-10 games (along with the Reds/Blue Jackets).

Yeah for some reason it is not very clear on my DirecTV which channel that is, I'm having a rough time unfortunately. I'll try google.

[XUFan09]

I'm glad this is one of the games I'll miss (will be at the birthday party of a friend who didn't go to Xavier). I really like Providence, but this game is such a pain to get on TV when I'm using Comcast in Richmond. I have to go to a bar and try to get a TV switched over to that channel for a game that is pretty obscure to them.

[Masterofreality]

Fox Sports Ohio has the game - it's the same station that Xavier had for most of its A-10 games (along with the Reds/Blue Jackets).

It's actually nationwide on almost all of the Fox Sports (local) channels like Fox SportsSouth, Fox Sports Detroit, etc.

[sgarcia]

Especially since G-town routed Villanova at home and are now laying in wait for and XU team that totally crashed their New Year's Eve party. Also, read today that the DePaul game will be played less than 24 hours after the team returns from Rhode Island.

DePaul is at Seton Hall on Thursday night so they'll be on short rest as well. I wouldn't sweat that game.

[RealDeal]

DePaul is at Seton Hall on Thursday night so they'll be on short rest as well. I wouldn't sweat that game.

I sweat every game this year.

[bleedXblue]

DePaul is at Seton Hall on Thursday night so they'll be on short rest as well. I wouldn't sweat that game.

Can anyone guard the Hamilton kid? Seriously, we win the game if we limit him to under 10 pts.

[boozehound]

I think Mack should start Macura again and have him guard Henton. Change things up a bit.

I heard Mack has a different plan for Remy. He's going kick him in the nuts and bench him for the next five games. He has a lesson to teach.

[SkyWalker]

I think we will come out and play much better. A real close game but not enough to capture that win on the road.

[GetUp5]

KenPom gives us a 47% chance to win and predicts a 73-72 loss.

The good news? Providence shoots 32% from 3, good for #235 in the nation. Obviously our 3 point D (262nd in the nation.. seriously) is our Achilles heel, especially on the road, so maybe we'll catch a break and Providence will miss some 3's.

[kyxu]

KenPom gives us a 47% chance to win and predicts a 73-72 loss.

The good news? Providence shoots 32% from 3, good for #235 in the nation. Obviously our 3 point D (262nd in the nation.. seriously) is our Achilles heel, especially on the road, so maybe we'll catch a break and Providence will miss some 3's.

Considering our 3pt D and that there are a number of guys on that Providence team that are mismatch problems for our guys, I'd be surprised if they shot under 44% from deep.

[XUFan09]

I think we will come out and play much better. A real close game but not enough to capture that win on the road.
This is my feeling. I think Xavier will end up stealing a win in one of the next three road games, though they're not favored in any individual game, just because I'm playing the statistical probabilities. I just can't be confident in any game specifically.

[kyxu]

I think we will come out and play much better. A real close game but not enough to capture that win on the road.

This was the feeling I got just prior to the Butler game after we dispatched Seton Hall.

[Masterofreality]

I heard Mack has a different plan for Remy. He's going kick him in the nuts and bench him for the next five games. He has a lesson to teach.

Sounds about right. Reps for that plan.

[xufan2434]

Considering our 3pt D and that there are a number of guys on that Providence team that are mismatch problems for our guys, I'd be surprised if they shot under 44% from deep.

Agree with this.. X has made every opponent a great 3 pt shooting team the past couple seasons, no matter what their numbers are coming in

[D-West & PO-Z]

It's 1729 on my DirectTV

I dont have a 1729 looking at my guide on my phone. Thanks for the info though, I'll have to check when I get home. Everytime I have ever tried to watch FS Ohio on DirecTV in the last 2 years I have had DirecTV I can never find the channel. Kind of frustrating.

[GoMuskies]

I just set it up to record online, and the Guide took me to channel 634 (MSGHD).

I see it on 654 and 663 at least, too.

[RealDeal]

If X wins it would be the biggest win of the year. So there's that.

[Titanxman04]

If X wins it would be the biggest win of the year. So there's that.

Amen to that.

While I expect us to lose this one (sorry, head is over-ruling my heart on this one), it'd be a wonderful surprise to pull this one out and leave with a W.

[nuts4xu]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B77KUVuIUAE9nyI.jpg

[nuts4xu]

According to Coach Mack, the game will be on Directv channel 661.

[Xaveriana]

I dont have a 1729 looking at my guide on my phone. Thanks for the info though, I'll have to check when I get home. Everytime I have ever tried to watch FS Ohio on DirecTV in the last 2 years I have had DirecTV I can never find the channel. Kind of frustrating.

Here we go again. Totally agree. I have every Directv channel less the various "Passes". My channels go from 879 to 2027. No 1729. I see it listed in the Guide on the following channels: 692 (FSWHD) + 687 (RTNW) + 686 (FSAZHD) + 676-5 (FSO) + 676 (FSSWHD) + 671-1 (FSM) + 668-2 (FSN) + 668-3 (FSWI) + 663 (FSDET) + 661 (FSCIN) + 660-1 (FSO) + 660 (FSOH) + 654 (FSFLHD) + 649 (SPSOHD) + 640-1 (MAS) + 634 (MSGHD), but lately when not on FS-1 the Guide has not been trustworthy. Plenty to choose from. :-)

[xu82]

1729 is the ATT Uverse channel. Sorry, I posted then deleted but not fast enough. I get both and was looking at the wtong input. You're too damn fast!

[D-West & PO-Z]

According to Coach Mack, the game will be on Directv channel 661.

Great, on my guide on my phone it doesnt even show a channel 661. Guess I'll just have to wait until I get home to figure it out.

[waggy]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B77KUVuIUAE9nyI.jpg


Is today Saturday?

[drudy23]

Just win a damn road game.

[muskieindent]

This is my feeling. I think Xavier will end up stealing a win in one of the next three road games, though they're not favored in any individual game, just because I'm playing the statistical probabilities. I just can't be confident in any game specifically.

In the A10 you always knew you would get a couple of road wins.In this league I can't look at any road game as being a gimme.Even Creighton will be a tough one.Seems like they lose every game by a basket.Law of averages say we pull one or two out somewhere but I don't know where.

[XUOHTX]

Do we have a chance in hell of winning at Providence?

If we score more points than they do.

[BandAid]

If we score more points than they do.

Haha! This is the type of analysis that keeps me coming back here

[D-West & PO-Z]

If we score more points than they do.

Ok Hubie Brown

[nasdadjr]

To me Xavier has almost no chance to win tonight. I say this because it is just a really bad matchup for X. Providence is bigger than we are and we have given up a ton of offensive rebounds and second chance points to teams much smaller than we are and Providence is going to exploit this to the fullest. On top of that Remy can't guard three guys cause Blueitt can't guard me and Dee is just too small to be effective against Providence's guards. Funny thing is I think the game we end up stealing is at Georgetown because they are just a much better match up position by position for us even though I think Georgetown is better than Providence.

[XU 87]

To me Xavier has almost no chance to win tonight.

I am shocked, just shocked, that you have this opinion.

[nasdadjr]

XU 87 you just love picking out one line and ignoring everything else that is said. I explain very easily why in my opinion Xavier won't win but also talk about how I think they win on the road against a better Georgetown team. I truly hope your level of comprehension and reading is not indicative of the level of education Xavier offers because if it is then the level of respect I had for a Xavier degree takes a serious hit.

[XMuskieFTW]

XU 87 you just love picking out one line and ignoring everything else that is said. I explain very easily why in my opinion Xavier won't win but also talk about how I think they win on the road against a better Georgetown team. I truly hope your level of comprehension and reading is not indicative of the level of education Xavier offers because if it is then the level of respect I had for a Xavier degree takes a serious hit.

Is it because no one on Xavier has developed in the past 6 years?

[GoMuskies]

Not sure I saw anyone else mention it, so I will. Xavier is a 2 point dog tonight. We continue to get a lot of respect from the gamblers.

[XU 87]

XU 87 you just love picking out one line and ignoring everything else that is said. I explain very easily why in my opinion Xavier won't win but also talk about how I think they win on the road against a better Georgetown team. I truly hope your level of comprehension and reading is not indicative of the level of education Xavier offers because if it is then the level of respect I had for a Xavier degree takes a serious hit.

I wonder why you have all those red boxes under your name.

[nasdadjr]

Then put your money where your mouth is 100 I got Providence -2. If I am wrong trust me I am definitely good for it even though I know if I win I would probably never see the money. I'm willing to back my statements up are you willing to do the same?

[nasdadjr]

Oh and a majority of my red boxes whatever that means came from last year when Semaj went Pro and everyone on here blasted him and I defended his decision. See on here unless you agree with the masses you get crucified.

[X-man]

Then put your money where your mouth is 100 I got Providence -2. If I am wrong trust me I am definitely good for it even though I know if I win I would probably never see the money. I'm willing to back my statements up are you willing to do the same?

Hmmmmm, where have I seen that statement before on this board. Oh yeah, I remember now. Your buddy XU2011 has been asked repeatedly to do the same thing with respect to his guarantee that uc will throttle the Muskies in the Shootout this year. Still waiting for him to get back to us on that one. Could you ask him the same thing please?

[GoMuskies]

Then put your money where your mouth is 100 I got Providence -2. If I am wrong trust me I am definitely good for it even though I know if I win I would probably never see the money. I'm willing to back my statements up are you willing to do the same?

Is this directed at me because I mentioned the line? I can assure you that my post wasn't directed at you.

[GoMuskies]

Also, the only person from the board I bet with is Tardy Turtle, because taking his money is so easy.

[bleedXblue]

Whats that smell all of a sudden?

[RealDeal]

I truly hope your level of comprehension and reading is not indicative of the level of education Xavier offers because if it is then the level of respect I had for a Xavier degree takes a serious hit.

Are you making this statement and still asking everyone to believe you're a Xavier grad/fan? Just wondering as you're doing a really bad job of it.

[casualfan]

Not sure I saw anyone else mention it, so I will. Xavier is a 2 point dog tonight. We continue to get a lot of respect from the gamblers.

It's actually the opposite. The computers have us as a slight underdog (0.2 points), but the line is a bit higher.

If you go by the computers the gamblers are disrespecting us.

It's interesting to me the computers think this is essentially a pick 'em although the computers opinion of us all year has remained pretty high.

[GoMuskies]

It's actually the opposite. The computers have us as a slight underdog (0.2 points), but the line is a bit higher.

If you go by the computers the gamblers are disrespecting us.

As bad as we've been on the road, only favoring Providence by 2 is a LOT of respect for X. Sagarin gives home teams 3.4 points generally, but everyone who's paying attention knows there's much more than a 6.8 point difference for Xavier between home and road.

[casualfan]

As bad as we've been on the road, only favoring Providence by 2 is a LOT of respect for X. Sagarin gives home teams 3.4 points generally, but everyone who's paying attention knows there's much more than a 6.8 point difference for Xavier between home and road.

We shall see. I think we win this by close to double digits.

But I'm just a guy lol.

[GoMuskies]

Then put your money where your mouth is 100 I got Providence -2. If I am wrong trust me I am definitely good for it even though I know if I win I would probably never see the money. I'm willing to back my statements up are you willing to do the same?


Even if this was not directed at me, I have changed my mind and decided to accept your challenge. $100 is the stakes, 2 is the line, and I get Xavier +2 while you have Provi -2. The loser goes to this site (https://curestartsnow.z2systems.com/np/clients/curestartsnow/donation.jsp?campaign=96&) and makes a $100 donation to The Cure Starts Now Foundation. Agree?

[chico]

Line is down to 1.5 now. The thing about computers is that they don't actually watch games.

[nasdadjr]

Im not going to lie I don't know how any of you have a college degree. I never said I have attended or earned a degree from Xavier. I also never asked anyone to believe I am a Xavier graduate. Find me the post where I said I am a Xavier graduate besides this one (to you smart asses out there), and I got a crisp 20 waiting for you. For those who care and I know you don't I got my first degree from Mount St. Joseph not Xavier.

I don't know who this other guy is you speak of but I am a man of integrity and honesty and have never nor will ever welch on a bet. I just come from the school of not making bold statements without wanting to or being able to back it up. I won't come on here and say Xavier is going to win when I honestly don't believe they will. I hope I am 100% wrong and Xavier wins by 15 tonight but it just isn't going to happen.

Just as confirmation I used to post on CBSsports.com under the name crazylegs and always got into it with that Dayton fan Mr. Right who we always called Mr. Wrong along with 1000 other names. We did a bet of beer on a game the last year posting on CBS was any good when each team had boards you could create threads and they did the people's poll which I was a contributing member of every week. He paid up his bet and I did collect and I would have done the same for him had he won. Just saying you may not like me or my opinions but never question my integrity I would never welch on anything I owe to anyone.

[xufan2434]

To me Xavier has almost no chance to win tonight. I say this because it is just a really bad matchup for X. Providence is bigger than we are and we have given up a ton of offensive rebounds and second chance points to teams much smaller than we are and Providence is going to exploit this to the fullest. On top of that Remy can't guard three guys cause Blueitt can't guard me and Dee is just too small to be effective against Providence's guards. Funny thing is I think the game we end up stealing is at Georgetown because they are just a much better match up position by position for us even though I think Georgetown is better than Providence.

I do agree up and down the lineup, it's not entirely in our favor. However, I don't know what it is, I just can't bring myself to be scared of Providence. And Dee might get taken in the paint from time to time, but I don't know where the perception went that he's a pretty darn good defender. He has been since his Freshman year. He just had a bunch of steals in the last game. Dunn is better than him, no question. But if Dee can bring it tonight and cause problems for Dunn then I like our chances.

I still think beyond the matchups, it comes down to X's 3pt defense. It's the same script with every road game. X plays good enough to be in the lead or at least in the game, and then gives up 3's to get the crowd going and can't come back enough to win.

[casualfan]

Im not going to lie I don't know how any of you have a college degree. I never said I have attended or earned a degree from Xavier. I also never asked anyone to believe I am a Xavier graduate. Find me the post where I said I am a Xavier graduate besides this one (to you smart asses out there), and I got a crisp 20 waiting for you. For those who care and I know you don't I got my first degree from Mount St. Joseph not Xavier.

I don't know who this other guy is you speak of but I am a man of integrity and honesty and have never nor will ever welch on a bet. I just come from the school of not making bold statements without wanting to or being able to back it up. I won't come on here and say Xavier is going to win when I honestly don't believe they will. I hope I am 100% wrong and Xavier wins by 15 tonight but it just isn't going to happen.

Just as confirmation I used to post on CBSsports.com under the name crazylegs and always got into it with that Dayton fan Mr. Right who we always called Mr. Wrong along with 1000 other names. We did a bet of beer on a game the last year posting on CBS was any good when each team had boards you could create threads and they did the people's poll which I was a contributing member of every week. He paid up his bet and I did collect and I would have done the same for him had he won. Just saying you may not like me or my opinions but never question my integrity I would never welch on anything I owe to anyone.

soooo, you're accepting GoMuskies bet? Or did you just conveniently gloss over his post?

[nasdadjr]

Go Muskies my comment was not directed at you it was directed at XU 87 but I put it out there and I accept. I only ask that if I lose the bet that after I pay up you confirm that so I am not seen as a blowhard who is a welch

[nasdadjr]

And XUFAN2434 yes Dee is good at anticipating and getting some steals I should have clarified my comment more I think his three point defense is where he struggles because of his height. He just isn't good at getting a hand in someones line of vision just because he can't get his hand up that high. Just like other road games I think that 3 point line is going to be another struggle for us tonight.

[xufan2434]

Im not going to lie I don't know how any of you have a college degree. I never said I have attended or earned a degree from Xavier. I also never asked anyone to believe I am a Xavier graduate. Find me the post where I said I am a Xavier graduate besides this one (to you smart asses out there), and I got a crisp 20 waiting for you. For those who care and I know you don't I got my first degree from Mount St. Joseph not Xavier.

I don't know who this other guy is you speak of but I am a man of integrity and honesty and have never nor will ever welch on a bet. I just come from the school of not making bold statements without wanting to or being able to back it up. I won't come on here and say Xavier is going to win when I honestly don't believe they will. I hope I am 100% wrong and Xavier wins by 15 tonight but it just isn't going to happen.

Just as confirmation I used to post on CBSsports.com under the name crazylegs and always got into it with that Dayton fan Mr. Right who we always called Mr. Wrong along with 1000 other names. We did a bet of beer on a game the last year posting on CBS was any good when each team had boards you could create threads and they did the people's poll which I was a contributing member of every week. He paid up his bet and I did collect and I would have done the same for him had he won. Just saying you may not like me or my opinions but never question my integrity I would never welch on anything I owe to anyone.

Hahaha I didn't post a lot, but read and remember those fights with Mr. Right. I don't think there was another period in time where I hated a fan base as much as Dayton's in that era.

[casualfan]

I do agree up and down the lineup, it's not entirely in our favor. However, I don't know what it is, I just can't bring myself to be scared of Providence. And Dee might get taken in the paint from time to time, but I don't know where the perception went that he's a pretty darn good defender. He has been since his Freshman year. He just had a bunch of steals in the last game. Dunn is better than him, no question. But if Dee can bring it tonight and cause problems for Dunn then I like our chances.

I still think beyond the matchups, it comes down to X's 3pt defense. It's the same script with every road game. X plays good enough to be in the lead or at least in the game, and then gives up 3's to get the crowd going and can't come back enough to win.

I disagree with a couple things here.

Steals is a horrible measure of how good a defender you are. There are tons of guys who got a bunch of steals who were not good defenders and there are tons of great defenders who didn't get a lot of steals. A perfect example is Remy and Trevon. I think most would agree Remy is our best defender and most would agree Trevon struggles on that end. Would you believe me if I told you Trevon has 60% more steals than Remy?

I agree that Dee is a very capable defender, but how many steals he does or doesn't get isn't a great measure of that.

[XU 87]

And the pack line defense isn't designed to get a lot of steals.

[nasdadjr]

Yeah Mr. Right was a big douche but I gotta give him credit he made a bet drove to meet me and paid up so I can't say anything bad about him in that regard.

[kyxu]

We struggled mightily guarding Henton last year

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[xufan2434]

I disagree with a couple things here.

Steals is a horrible measure of how good a defender you are. There are tons of guys who got a bunch of steals who were not good defenders and there are tons of great defenders who didn't get a lot of steals. A perfect example is Remy and Trevon. I think most would agree Remy is our best defender and most would agree Trevon struggles on that end. Would you believe me if I told you Trevon has 60% more steals than Remy?

I agree that Dee is a very capable defender, but how many steals he does or doesn't get isn't a great measure of that.

And that's fine.. I don't determine my defensive rating of a player based on how many steals he gets. Dee used to take the best player of the other team like Kellen Dunham. He didn't get many steals then but stayed in front and drew offensive fouls. This year that role has gone to Remy. I brought up the steals because Dee is off the ball a lot more. While I do think he sags down to help too much, he also gets a lot of steals by being active off the ball. And in that regard, I would say that's a pretty good positive for a defensive player.

[drudy23]

We struggled mightily guarding Henton last year

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As does everyone else.

[nasdadjr]

GoMuskies that is really awesome because the one charity you picked to donate to is in the field I am thinking about studying in school. I'll start med school in the fall and am throwing up between two different fields of study and this is one of them. Glad whoever wins that money is going to something like this.

[GoMuskies]

Cool. That is, of course, the charity of choice of our beloved Lauren Hill.

[XUFan09]

The one player that really took it to Dee last year was Bryce Cotton at Providence. Now, Dunn and Cotton are very different at the PG position, but I can't help but be reminded of that. I also think Dunn is going to make things tough for Dee on the defensive end with his length and athleticism. We'll probably have at least one pick-six at the top of the key, and at least one time where Dunn just strips the ball. Hopefully, those plays don't swing momentum too much in Prov's favor.

[xudash]

Even if this was not directed at me, I have changed my mind and decided to accept your challenge. $100 is the stakes, 2 is the line, and I get Xavier +2 while you have Provi -2. The loser goes to this site (https://curestartsnow.z2systems.com/np/clients/curestartsnow/donation.jsp?campaign=96&) and makes a $100 donation to The Cure Starts Now Foundation. Agree?

Class move.

[mid major]

Good thing Kadeem Batts is gone as well.

[paulxu]

Even if this was not directed at me, I have changed my mind and decided to accept your challenge. $100 is the stakes, 2 is the line, and I get Xavier +2 while you have Provi -2. The loser goes to this site (https://curestartsnow.z2systems.com/np/clients/curestartsnow/donation.jsp?campaign=96&) and makes a $100 donation to The Cure Starts Now Foundation. Agree?

This is very cool. The only thing you need to do is decide that each party donates $50 if it's a push.

[paulxu]

Also, I'll be absent tonight, so I'm counting on you jacklegs to bring this one home.

[PMI]

Line is down to 1.5 now. The thing about computers is that they don't actually watch games.

Yea, but the handicappers in Vegas do. The line dropping to -1.5 is a nice sign for us. Doesn't mean anything if we don't turn our road act around tonight, but it does mean that the sharpest sports predicting minds in the world are trending the right way for us. Hopefully tonight is our break out game on the road. It would sure be needed.

[vee4xu]

Yea, but the handicappers in Vegas do. The line dropping to -1.5 is a nice sign for us. Doesn't mean anything if we don't turn our road act around tonight, but it does mean that the sharpest sports predicting minds in the world are trending the right way for us. Hopefully tonight is our break out game on the road. It would sure be needed.

Fo' sho'. And additionally, if X can avoid giving up 45-50 second half points, that'd help too.

[XUOHTX]

Also, I'll be absent tonight, so I'm counting on you jacklegs to bring this one home.

Jackleg (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jack-leg)

[xudash]

Jackleg (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jack-leg)

Learn something new everyday. And this is valuable knowledge!

[IVANHOE]

Any idea what channel this game is on in Chicago? FS1 is Depaul v Seton Hall

[X-band '01]

In the A10 you always knew you would get a couple of road wins.In this league I can't look at any road game as being a gimme.Even Creighton will be a tough one.Seems like they lose every game by a basket.Law of averages say we pull one or two out somewhere but I don't know where.

I have a good feeling about tonight, but I'm terrified of Saturday's game against DePaul where there's little to be gained and everything to lose.

Marquette and Creighton aren't taking nights off either, home OR away.

[paulxu]

Learn something new everyday. And this is valuable knowledge!

This was. a common term growing up where I did, long before urban dictionaries.

Anyway, just bring it home.

[chico]

Yea, but the handicappers in Vegas do. The line dropping to -1.5 is a nice sign for us. Doesn't mean anything if we don't turn our road act around tonight, but it does mean that the sharpest sports predicting minds in the world are trending the right way for us. Hopefully tonight is our break out game on the road. It would sure be needed.

I really hope you're right but Vegas doesn't always move the lines based on what the sharps are doing or even where the money's going.

I think we have a shot tonight but they need to play the way at home. Love to see them end their road woes tonight.

[Masterofreality]

Well, they couldn't have stuck us Xavier folks much further away if they tried.. Which they did.
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[BlueGuy]

Just noticed that on DTV Fox Sports Cincinnati is listing the game on the standard definition ch, but not the HD ch... It is, however, listed in HD on MSG (ch 634).


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[paulxu]

Well, they couldn't have stuck us Xavier folks much further away if they tried.. Which they did.
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Hah! You're there, lucky guy. That's probably not too far away...you're just use to sitting behind the players' bench.

Heading out now, hope to be back before it's over. It's in your hands MOR. Do it!

[chico]

Well, they couldn't have stuck us Xavier folks much further away if they tried.. Which they did.
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I just want you know we're all counting on you. Good luck.

Bring home that win, MOR!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Just noticed that on DTV Fox Sports Cincinnati is listing the game on the standard definition ch, but not the HD ch... It is, however, listed in HD on MSG (ch 634).


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Channel 640-1 in HD on my DTV

[BlueGuy]

Well, they couldn't have stuck us Xavier folks much further away if they tried.. Which they did.
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From the looks of it on TV, good seats seem to be available throughout the arena.


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[Muskie]

I really like the uniforms the providence players are wearing.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Goaltending!!!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Dee got bailed out on that drive. Wow.

[Masterofreality]

Well, this is better16061606

[bjf123]

I just want you know we're all counting on you. Good luck.
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[D-West & PO-Z]

Love the timeout there.

[xsteve1]

Yuck!

[xsteve1]

Love the timeout there.

Yes, Typically wouldnt have called that.

[xavierj]

This team just makes the game harder. Nothing is easy. Poor Trevon. Guy can't hit the ocean.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Yes, Typically wouldnt have called that.

Agreed and we come out of it with a basket.

[IM4X]

Not a fan of this lineup at all... WTF... No rebounding ability or good defensive players....

Here we go with a bad lineup by Mack ... Which allows the opponent go on a run...

[D-West & PO-Z]

If Myles blocks out there instead of running to the ball, the ball comes right to him. He should be out of the game right now for refusing to block out.

[IM4X]

At least he put in another big and Dee back in now

[xavierj]

Providence looks like crap yet they are up 6 right now. Xavier has missed a ton of easy shots.

[RoseyMuskie]

Hmm. A timeout after a run. Then a nice set play which leads to a bucket. Do we want to keep playing down the significance of timeout management?

[Blue Blobs Bro]

Need to work it through jalen and stain,just collapse the zone for better shots.

[xudash]

If Myles blocks out there instead of running to the ball, the ball comes right to him. He should be out of the game right now for refusing to block out.
And for dribbling off his foot, which isn't same as jumping off one foot.

[RealDeal]

I just want you know we're all counting on you. Good luck.

Bring home that win, MOR!

A hospital, what is it?

[danaandvictory]

We don't defend and can't shoot on the road. PC is having a bit of a nightmare and still easily handling X.

[Xville]

Team somewhat looks better than they have on the road....results aren't there yet..need to make the bunnies. Macura 's defense is so bad.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Anyone know how many offensive boards we've given up? I know its at least 4.

[xsteve1]

This team has dead legs, So slow.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Boxing out has nothing to do with sizes or ability, its all effort and basketball IQ.

Our team jst refuses to do it.

[vee4xu]

Anyone know how many offensive boards we've given up? I know its at least 4.

6

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ha Myles called a second timeout! Mack is going to be pissed!

[D-West & PO-Z]

6

And we have 1 or maybe 2?

[coasterville95]

Lonely in Live Chat.

Hated to see that Providence run.

Oh, No, Not, Again!

[X-band '01]

Ha Myles called a second timeout! Mack is going to be pissed!

What could have been a disastrous possession results in a dunk.

[vee4xu]

And we have 1 or maybe 2?

4

[danaandvictory]

Stainbrook has missed 7 shots inside 8 feet.

[Xville]

Holy crap O'Mara is in? Frankly i think he should be playing a lot.more.

[vee4xu]

Stainbrook has missed 7 shots inside 8 feet.

So much for the league leading FG %-age.

[vee4xu]

Holy crap O'Mara is in? Frankly i think he should be playing a lot.more.


Stain and Jalen both have two fouls, so no choice.

[danaandvictory]

None of XU's threes has even looked close to going in.

It's a mental block at this point.

[BandAid]

Holy crap O'Mara is in? Frankly i think he should be playing a lot.more.

Maybe, but I doubt he is capable of playing the high post against the zone with any semblance of reliability

[xavierj]

Providence goes zone yet xavier, who is athletically challenged, refuses to. Game set match to Ed Cooley.

[xu82]

So much for the league leading FG %-age.

Things tend to average out

[Xville]

Stain and Jalen both have two fouls, so no choice.

Yeah...I'm just glad it forced macks hand....not that he is better than those two but I think he needs to be playing for a few minutes every game...I like his energy and we are going to need him next year

[D-West & PO-Z]

4

Wow, I'm surprised by that.

[vee4xu]

In other BE action, DePaul 26 - Seton Hall 16 @ Seton

[xudash]

Stainbrook has missed 7 shots inside 8 feet.

And outside shooting is horrific. Seriously, they aren't aying that badly, but 36% from the field. Damn.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I don't think these announcers understand the flagrant rule with elbows to the head. They keep saying it wasnt intentional but it is my understanding (maybe I am wrong) that it doesnt need to be intentional for it to be flagrant.

[coasterville95]

We miss gift wrapped Flagrant 1 free throws, great.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I think excessive is the key word, not intentional.

[vee4xu]

Dunn 8 and Henton 12 have 20 points between them.

[X-band '01]

Elbow to the head is why it was called Flagrant-1. If it were an accidental elbow anywhere else on the body, then maybe it's a different story.

[BandAid]

So good of us to take advantage of the flagrant

[xsteve1]

God we are terrible.

[IM4X]

I hate to see our bigs taking outside shots with no other big down low.

[bjf123]

A hospital, what is it?

It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.

What is important is that we're playing like shit. Stop it!


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[xudash]

Bad Dee Davis.

[vee4xu]

PC is saying, "here take this game" to which X is replying, "oh, no by all means, it's yours".

[IM4X]

Myles has been a big net negative in the first half... Always seems to struggle in first half

[danaandvictory]

The score is typical of X on the road, at least they are playing like a team with a pulse.

This season is kind of just a fart in the wind.

[vee4xu]

Shooting 33%.

9/27

[vee4xu]

I'm DVR-ing the game. Think I'll go and delete it now. No sense wasting any time.

[xu82]

This has not been fun at all....

[XMuskieFTW]

I'm not having fun

[X-band '01]

Friars have a 22-15 edge on the boards. That's a bigger problem that needs to be corrected.

[xudash]

Am I allowed to only watch home games?

[BandAid]

Thank goodness that half is over

[xu82]

20 point first half? Really?

[xsteve1]

Maybe the worst half of the year. And that's saying something.

[Xville]

Getting out rebounded by 9 and shooting 32 percent...pretty typical of this team on the road...I really don't think we can count on another win outside of cintas this year. Hope I'm wrong though.

[mistabeecee41]

some of our guys just aren't big east caliber. it's clear at this point. 2 of them graduate this year, so that helps.

[xavierj]

Turnovers, can't rebound, refuse to change defenses, missing free throws and Layups. Did I miss anything? Providence is terrible as well. Maybe the guy donating money can make chris play a zone for at least a half.

[Xavier]

I don't think providence is playing very well. They're up 12.

[vee4xu]

Thank goodness that game is over

Here, I changed it to save you the time later.

[X-Fan]

Bad Dee Davis.
Ha! I was thinking the same thing.

I don't get how the offense gets so consistently dominated by defenses.

Barely any movement. Bad shots. Wrong guys taking shots. Shotmakers not making shots.

Hopefully they wake up fast in the 2nd half.

[DC Muskie]

It's like we don't have the confidence to win on the road. Can't shoot, can't stop anyone, can't rebound. It has to be really depressing being on this team once it leaves the Cintas Center.

I mean we are down 12 and this really doesn't feel like we even have a shot.

[Xville]

I hope that someone rips the paint off the wall in the locker room for once...doubt it but even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while

[vee4xu]

I don't think providence is playing very well. They're up 12.

Which does not bode well for X who has a penchant for giving up 45-50 second half points per game on the road.

[BandAid]

Here, I changed it to save you the time later.

I'll be watching for improvement. A win would be close to miraculous

[xsteve1]

some of our guys just aren't big east caliber. it's clear at this point. 2 of them graduate this year, so that helps.

our freshmen really don't look Big East caliber either, which is scary.

[xavierj]

If I was betting I would put the mortgage on Providence in the 2nd half. They played terrible and lead by 12. They will stay in zone and win by 25 plus.

[vee4xu]

So, what about Xavier overall is BE caliber on the road. Oh, and DePaul is still leading Seton Hall in Orange, NJ.

[X-Fan]

our freshmen really don't look Big East caliber either, which is scary.
I think they are Big Easy caliber, just not Big East ready.

I'm patiently waiting for them to "get it". Come on fellas!

[xudash]

Which does not bode well for X who has a penchant for giving up 45-50 second half points per game on the road.

Poor shooting or not, let's see if they change that and at least play hard for the remaining 20 minutes.

[Xville]

If I was betting I would put the mortgage on Providence in the 2nd half. They played terrible and lead by 12. They will stay in zone and win by 25 plus.

How does this team still not have a clue how to beat a zone? I mean it's not like Marquette didn't do the exact same thing.

[vee4xu]

I think they are Big Easy caliber, just not Big East ready.

I'm patiently waiting for them to "get it". Come on fellas!

They're gonna get it alright. In the second half of this game to be exact.

[vee4xu]

Poor shooting or not, let's see if they change that and at least play hard for the remaining 20 minutes.


Agree, dash. But, it really is sort of sad that we've resorted to hoping the team plays well for 20 minutes, don't you think?

[vee4xu]

The road stumbles are definitely a year long trend at this point. It is going to be very difficult to change something so engrained in this team mid-season.

[DC Muskie]

I don't think providence is playing very well. They're up 12.

Seriously. That's really the big issue. If we were down say 5 or something, I'd say we look okay. But it's 12 and they look like crap. We are getting killed by two guys.

[vee4xu]

First half stats:

X
Points20
Field Goals9-28, 32.1%
Free Throws2-4, 50.0%
3-Pointers0-7, 0.0%
Off. Rebounds4
Def. Rebounds11
Total Rebounds15
Assists5
Blocks0
P. Fouls9
T. Fouls0
Turnovers5

Prov

Points32
Field Goals12-28, 42.9%
Free Throws7-11, 63.6%
3-Pointers1-9, 11.1%
Off. Rebounds8
Def. Rebounds15
Total Rebounds23
Assists6
Blocks2
P. Fouls6
T. Fouls0
Turnovers5

[LadyMuskie]

Sigh. I can't even get upset. I'm so unsurprised by how we're playing because we're on the road, that I can't muster the energy to be angry.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Its scary PC has only 1 three and we are down 12.

[xu82]

Getting killed on rebounds and FT attempts. Just be aggressive!

[vee4xu]

Its scary PC has only 1 three and we are down 12.

Guess X is either finally playing good 3 defense, or Prov is just that bad tonight. Either way, I'll take it.

[Retire33]

Rebounding has been most disappointing. Myles had one that he stood and waited for ball only to have Friar leap up from him and grab it which lead to Henton 3.

These guys DO NOT put a butt into anyone

[D-West & PO-Z]

Guess X is either finally playing good 3 defense, or Prov is just that bad tonight. Either way, I'll take it.

I will take it too but typically I would hope taking that would comes with a lead, or at least a close game.

[xsteve1]

Just enjoy the home games. These road games are bad for everyone's health.

[Xville]

I wonder what the score was once stain had to sit....anyone have that? I feel like it was close until he had to sit....if some of these guys don't develop soon, we are going to be very very mediocre next year.

[xudash]

Agree, dash. But, it really is sort of sad that we've resorted to hoping the team plays well for 20 minutes, don't you think?

Yes.

[chico]

It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.

What is important is that we're playing like shit. Stop it!


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Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

[vee4xu]

I do think that the younger players feed off the the seniors on the road. In that regard, Stain to some degree and Dee to a very large degree don't instill confidence and energy to a contagious level.

[xudash]

I wonder what the score was once stain had to sit....anyone have that? I feel like it was close until he had to sit....if some of these guys don't develop soon, we are going to be very very mediocre next year.

I don't think it's that linear

[X_ATL]

x

[vee4xu]

Enough for now. I'm taking a break for a bit. Ciao baby!

[Muskie]

I have a sinking feeling about this second half.

[xsteve1]

definitely flagrant 1 if the other was.

[Xville]

Well that's gonna be a flagrant. ....good start! Dee davis is freaking terrible tonight...maybe he is the one who sniffed some glue tonight

[bjf123]

definitely flagrant 1 if the other was.

Yep. Had to call it.


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[DC Muskie]

These refs are incredibly stupid when it comes to big guys rebounding the ball.

[Titanxman04]

Is there a place to watch this game online?

[Retire33]

You have to take Matt out

[XU '11]

Is there a place to watch this game online?

http://www.vipleague.se/basketball/276394/1/xavier-at-providence-live-stream-online.html

[xudash]

Dee Davis again being stupid.

Terrible call against Stain.

Terrible start to the half - agAin in the first criticAl minutes of the half, they offer us a pure fart.

14 down at 1850.

[X-band '01]

Fox - fair and balanced.

[xu82]

We are a minute into the second half, and still stuck on 20 points.

[Xville]

You have to take Matt out

No way...he is the only big man on this team that knows what to do against this defense...

[xu82]

I smell a big comeback! It may not be in this game though...

[DC Muskie]

I can't wait to watch this shit in person next week.

[BandAid]

When was the last time we had a senior that could put the team on his back? Tu? Trav could a bit, but that team was pretty bad, so it didn't matter much

[xu82]

I can't wait to watch this shit in person next week.

So, you're into the whole S&M scene, are you? Or just the M?

[LadyMuskie]

For God's sake!

[chico]

I think the only way to have any hope in this game is to push the tempo.

[xu82]

I hear the Patriots may have cheated....
Oh, sorry (kind of)

[xudash]

Can Myles sink a pair to cut it to 10?

[LA Muskie]

Can Myles sink a pair to cut it to 10?
Stuck at the office and FoxSports Go won't work because I'm with DirecTV. Just saw the score. Is the game as ugly as the score?

[Retire33]

Hit FTs could win this

[chico]

Stuck at the office and FoxSports Go won't work because I'm with DirecTV. Just saw the score. Is the game as ugly as the score?

Unfortunately yes.

[vee4xu]

I hate to keep bringing this up, but DePaul is beating SH by 10 in the second half. How in goodness can DePaul be doing that and X can't sniff a win on the road. Wait, HAVE WE BECOME DEPAUL??

Just kidding (I hope).

[LadyMuskie]

Nice rebound, X. Oh. Wait. :bash:

[X-band '01]

Shocked Xavier didn't call a timeout after that made basket to make it 40-30.

[DC Muskie]

JP guarding Henton. That will end well.

[xu82]

JP guarding Henton. That will end well.

Yes, Henton is encouraged.

[xsteve1]

JP guarding Henton. That will end well.

Whose idea was that?

[DC Muskie]

By the way, Henton signed with Dayton before Gregory left for GT. Recruited to play in the A-10, best player in the BE.

[xu82]

Hey look at the bright side! It's only half way through the second half and we have 30 points already!

[LadyMuskie]

Henton might as well be Michael Jordan if Macura is going to be guarding him.

[DC Muskie]

Whose idea was that?

Not mine, for sure.

[LadyMuskie]

By the way, Henton signed with Dayton before Gregory left for GT. Recruited to play in the A-10, best player in the BE.

Wait? Are you trying to say players recruited for the A10 can win in the Big East? Crazy!

[xudash]

Creighton will be 0 and whatever at their place and then we show up there and ...(your response here).

[Wheelhouse]

Can someone explain why Jalen Reynolds doesn't play more minutes? It's perplexing.

[danaandvictory]

I'm honestly stunned at how bad Xavier is.