Xavier v. Butler (Big East Tournament)

[Muskie]

Xavier (19-12, 9-9) v. Butler (22-9, 12-6)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLbF3OyLFEY
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[LadyMuskie]

I don't know who came up with the premise for that video, but when the music picks up and they start showing the guys on the facades of the buildings it gives me goose bumps every single time. Really great video, and I think one of the better ones we've had.

[Muskie]

If you're in the Indianapolis area, the game may be blacked out due to a dispute between FS1 and Uverse (link (http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2015/03/11/butler-fans-annoyed-verse-missed-basketball-games/70173092/)). Guess it'll be Byron and Joe for me.

[Muskie]

I don't know who came up with the premise for that video, but when the music picks up and they start showing the guys on the facades of the buildings it gives me goose bumps every single time. Really great video, and I think one of the better ones we've had.

I really like it as well.

[THRILLHOUSE]

If you're in the Indianapolis area, the game may be blacked out due to a dispute between FS1 and Uverse (link (http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2015/03/11/butler-fans-annoyed-verse-missed-basketball-games/70173092/)). Guess it'll be Byron and Joe for me.

Jesuit4Life posted links to online feeds in this thread for those of us stuck in the middle of the UVerse/FS1 pissing match - http://www.xavierhoops.com/showthread.php?29517-big-east-games-on-tv-tonight

[kyxu]

If you're in the Indianapolis area, the game may be blacked out due to a dispute between FS1 and Uverse (link (http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2015/03/11/butler-fans-annoyed-verse-missed-basketball-games/70173092/)). Guess it'll be Byron and Joe for me.

Pretty sure it's blacked out nationally due to this dispute. I live in the Detroit suburbs and have Uverse, but all I've been seeing is world darts on FS1 during times where there should be Big East basketball.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Pretty sure it's blacked out nationally due to this dispute. I live in the Detroit suburbs and have Uverse, but all I've been seeing is world darts on FS1 during times where there should be Big East basketball.

Correct. Blacked out for anyone that has UVerse.

[LA Muskie]

You won't find it on Uverse anywhere. But it will be on DirecTV and all other cable systems.

[xudash]

I don't know who came up with the premise for that video, but when the music picks up and they start showing the guys on the facades of the buildings it gives me goose bumps every single time. Really great video, and I think one of the better ones we've had.

It is possible that we borrowed that idea from a fellow Big East member.

[xu82]

You won't find it on Uverse anywhere. But it will be on DirecTV and all other cable systems.

It's days like this I'm glad we spend way too much money in TV! We get DirecTV for the SundayTicket, but we add the extra sports packages as a backup. Does anyone know the DirecTV channel for tonight? There are soooo many to hunt through!

[LA Muskie]

It's days like this I'm glad we spend way too much money in TV! We get DirecTV for the SundayTicket, but we add the extra sports packages as a backup. Does anyone know the DirecTV channel for tonight? There are soooo many to hunt through!

FS1. DirecTV #219. You officially no longer need an extra sports package for Xavier basketball. The rest of the season will be on broadcast or basic cable. (FS1 for the BE tourney and the CBS network and Viacom basic cable channels for the NCAA tourney).

[D-West & PO-Z]

It's days like this I'm glad we spend way too much money in TV! We get DirecTV for the SundayTicket, but we add the extra sports packages as a backup. Does anyone know the DirecTV channel for tonight? There are soooo many to hunt through!

Same here I get it for ticket and have the sports package. Love it. I only pay about $10 more/month (in the non NFL season) too than with TWC. And I didnt have any sports package with TWC or showtime which I have with DTV.

[xu82]

I tried just DirecTV in FL but the storms there knocked out my signal too often. Went with Comcast there and now Uverse in Atlanta with DTV as my "backup" system and DVR. Apparently I watch way too much TV.

[markchal]

Do they have the highlight video they always show at the start of the second half online anywhere?

Also, is there any chance our game starts on time?

[Muskie]

Do they have the highlight video they always show at the start of the second half online anywhere?

Also, is there any chance our game starts on time?

This one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZkjne1Zrs4

[markchal]

this one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzkjne1zrs4

yeah!

[BMoreX]

I missed seeing the intro video in person this year at my lone home game (Butler) because I was still at Dana's.

Thanks for posting

[Muskie]

I love this year's. I wish it was next year's for when UC played at Cintas. Can you Imagine?

[markchal]

Being the last game of the day, anyone have a projection on what time this thing will actually start? After 10? Is there a break between afternoon and evening games?

[Masterofreality]

Jesuit4Life posted links to online feeds in this thread for those of us stuck in the middle of the UVerse/FS1 pissing match - http://www.xavierhoops.com/showthread.php?29517-big-east-games-on-tv-tonight

The links work. Watching the tournament now and last night too.

[BMoreX]

People sometimes bitch about FS1 but they really have upped their game this year with all of the player commercials and now we have them at MSG for the pre/post game shows.

Very impressive.

[ChicagoX]

Butler is favored by 1.5. I thought they'd be favored by slightly more, so I see this as somewhat positive.

[drudy23]

And it's much better to watch the Jordan Gatorade commercial over and over again than whatever annoying one they played on loop last year.

[American X]

If Snipe has already commenced drinking, Live Chat (http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=XavierHoops) is open.

Tonight We Ride!!!

[BMoreX]

Game time

[X Factor]

This has been the longest freakin day ever!! Let's do this!

[D-West & PO-Z]

JP starting!!??? Interesting.

[DC Muskie]

Butler dog puked on the court. I hope that's a good sign.

[DC Muskie]

Butler dog puked on the court. I hope that's a good sign.

Maybe not.

[ballyhoohoo]

Sloppy like old people screwing

[spursy]

Stainbrook's hands have been awful this year. Exemplifying butter fingers.

[xsteve1]

Very discouraging start.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Yeah bad start. Ugh, long game though.

[Xville]

So glad this team came out fired up and ready to play..

[DC Muskie]

Butler dog puked on the court. I hope that's a good sign.


Maybe not.

Now we are barfing all over the court.

[X Factor]

I think Xavier leads the country in unforced turnovers. Careless passes on the perimeter.

[Retire33]

Sigh...reminds me of our start vs St John's in MSG

[X Factor]

Butler with 3 offensive rebounds already

[Xville]

Hello molly mcgrath! She just made the start of this game a bit better.

[xsteve1]

Hello molly mcgrath! She just made the start of this game a bit better.

Yes, smoking.

[Xville]

Guys have calmed down...now keep guys in front of you...no one on butler should be beating us off the dribble

[Xavgrad08]

Myles with the Bank. We seemed to have settled down. Hopefully, we don't start slow in the big Dance.

[Xville]

Larry Austin needs to be playing 20 minutes a game...he brings a spark every time he goes in

[XUFan09]

Myles with the Bank. We seemed to have settled down. Hopefully, we don't start slow in the big Dance.
Definitely fouled there. Good resilience to pull through to make the shot

[X Factor]

Perimeter defense is still piss poor. We can't keep track of anyone on the perimeter, always leaving someone wide open.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Larry with a couple good plays then travel. Guess gotta expect that out of a frosh who hasnt played much.

Need to box out and rebound and we will be ok.

[xsteve1]

I'd like to see more of LA Jr.

[xsteve1]

Got a couple of breaks from the refs.

[XUFan09]

Uber reference

[Xville]

I'd like to see more of LA Jr.

Me too...team does not drop off at all when he is in the game...really don't understand d why he doesn't play more.

[XU Cowbell Kid]

It's tournament time! The more we can keep key guys on the bench, the better. Love the full bench seeing the floor here.

[XUFan09]

And-1!

[Xavgrad08]

Sean Omara getting some minutes. Nice finish by Remy.

[Xville]

Like the enthusiasm from mack!

[XUFan09]

I love Farr's reaction to that out-of-bounds call and how Mack came up to him high-fiving him.

[X Factor]

Sean Omara getting some minutes. Nice finish by Remy.

That FT was cringe worthy

[D-West & PO-Z]

Lets fucking go!! Playing well now.

[XU Cowbell Kid]

Like the enthusiasm from mack!

Agreed! Showing some fire!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Like the enthusiasm from mack!

same

[Xville]

Freaking Barlow is making us look stupid...he's a freaking unathletic slow white guy that averages 8 points geezus come on

[XUFan09]

Nice snag of that pass by the ref.

[xsteve1]

Got to stop Barlow. Killing us.

[XUFan09]

Two fouls on Reynolds.

[X Factor]

Again, we lead the country in unforced turnovers.

[Xville]

Bring Larry back in the game!

[Xavgrad08]

Really bad pass from Stainbrook, but Dee probably should have come back for the ball.

[mistabeecee41]

Great series by stain there

[XU Cowbell Kid]

Is that ref Barlow's dad? They looked identical!!!

[Xville]

Nice move abel!

[XUFan09]

Dunham wisely backed off there.

[X Factor]

Farr????????????????????

[XUFan09]

Oh bullshit

[Xville]

Geezus Farr u don't have to shoot every time you are open

[XU Cowbell Kid]

I hate teams that flop. I hate it even worse when they get the call.

[X Factor]

We have to foul at least 1 three point shooter per game. That's a rule.

[Xavgrad08]

We seem to foul a 3 point shooter in the act of shooting frequently. The Butler player sold it well.

[Xville]

There's the obligatory foul the three pointer this team does every game. That call was crap but come on

[X Factor]

Geezus Farr u don't have to shoot every time you are open

Damn, if you're open AND you're gonna shoot, at least try to hit the rim.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Is that ref Barlow's dad? They looked identical!!!

Ha, I thought the same thing.

[Xville]

Big big part of the game here...need some baskets

[D-West & PO-Z]

Farr got freaking held there!!! Going for the offensive rebound

[XUFan09]

Farr got freaking held there!!!
Hardly the first time too

[Xville]

These refs are terrible on both sides...the flop is gonna work every time....huge shot bluiett!!!!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Tre with the trey!!!

[XUFan09]

These refs are terrible on both sides...the flop is gonna work every time....huge shot bluiett!!!!
I feel like they started with a couple bad calls and now they're just trying to catch up with makeup calls.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Need a bucket and stop to end the half!

[XUFan09]

He was holding Bluiett.

[XUFan09]

Nice Dee!

[X Factor]

DEEEE!!!!!! Boom!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Fuck yeah! Dee baby!!

[XUFan09]

"Sell the Reggie Miller deal." Ha, love it, Mack.

[D-West & PO-Z]

"Sell the Reggie Miller deal." Ha, love it, Mack.

Yeah same. Screw Reggie Miller. Screw Dunham.

[Blue Blooded-05]

Am I the only one who is loving the rebirth of the old school Gatorade "Like Mike" ads?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Am I the only one who is loving the rebirth of the old school Gatorade "Like Mike" ads?

I hated Michael Jordan as a kid (knicks fan, ugh) but I am enjoying them too.

[Jesuit4Life]

"Sell the Reggie Miller deal." Ha, love it, Mack.
I'm surprised it didn't get a laugh from Gus.
https://twitter.com/FOXSports1/status/576210269472354304

[XU Cowbell Kid]

I hated Michael Jordan as a kid (knicks fan, ugh) but I am enjoying them too.

GASP. But MJ is... is... the best! How could you hate him???

[xsteve1]

OK get Mac out of there.

[paulxu]

We suck guarding the 3.

[XUFan09]

Macura had a wide open Dee for 3

[mistabeecee41]

Same Old story.

[mohr5150]

Is anyone else watching Dee get torched by the walk-on?

[xsteve1]

Butler made some adjustments. X and Mack not. Besides the 2 late 1st half 3's our offense has been awful.

[Xville]

So that same lineup was 8-0 to start the game so mack brings them back for the second half and they open up 9-1....that's really piss poor coaching...Macura and bluiett should never be on the court together....ever

[xsteve1]

Somebody tell me why Macura started? 32 games in and we still have no clue who our best unit is.

[Xville]

Is anyone else watching Dee get torched by the walk-on?

Yep and I'll again say it....can't wait until dee graduates

[D-West & PO-Z]

Yep and I'll again say it....can't wait until dee graduates

Give it a rest

[X Factor]

We make Chabrascz and Barlow look like George Mikan and Bob Cousy.

[xukeith]

Why is JP playing so much? No defense and no offense.
42-33

[xsteve1]

I can see Butler make a big NCAA run. Just so fundamentally sound.

[XUFan09]

The announcers haven't realized that Xavier is in a 1-3-1 yet.

[paulxu]

This hurts my eyeballs.

[xukeith]

Not this year. trevon is good. JP stinks this year.

[XUFan09]

The announcers haven't realized that Xavier is in a 1-3-1 yet.
Finally.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Butler passes really well.

Need a couple stops here. Keep feeding Jalen.

[X Factor]

Will Myles finish a shot in lane tonight? He must be 1-5 inside 5 feet.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Fuck that foul. Chrabazc has done that at least twice to Stain and not been called for that.

[xufan2020]

Seriously, why did we just switch out of the 1-3-1?

[xsteve1]

I hate to be that guy, but why a T/O there when there's a TV T/O 30 secs later?

[paulxu]

Damn. Come on Muskies. We need this frigging game.

[xufan2020]

Also
Reynolds>Stain
FACT
Why Mack chooses to have Stainbrook be the go

[D-West & PO-Z]

I hate to be that guy, but why a T/O there when there's a TV T/O 30 secs later?

Did we call the last timeout? I couldnt tell. Even if we did though if Mac had to address something you cant count on the TV timeout being 30 sec later as it can go several minutes before there is actually a stoppage.

[XUFan09]

Seriously, why did we just switch out of the 1-3-1?
1-3-1 is risky with the number of shooters Butler has. When Stainbrook isn't in the game, the benefits of that zone aren't as significant.

[XUFan09]

So many Xavier shots have hit the back of the rim.

[xufan2020]

1-3-1 is risky with the number of shooters Butler has. When Stainbrook isn't in the game, the benefits of that zone aren't as significant.
Hmm, what is it that Stainbrook has to offer that Farr does not have?

[mistabeecee41]

Had 3 possessions to cut this under 5.

[XUFan09]

Hmm, what is it that Stainbrook has to offer that Farr does not have?
Big East coaches voted him second team all-Big East, so a lot.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Thank god stain is back in. We cant buy a bucket.

Jalen with 4 fouls ugh.

[xsteve1]

X just can't make freakin shot tonight. Against a good defensive team you just have to.

[Xavgrad08]

This game is ugly. Still only down five, but we need to get some offense.

[xukeith]

Barlow and Dunham are willing Butler to win.
X needs more consistence.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Hopefully that gets us going!!

[mistabeecee41]

Lol dee

[D-West & PO-Z]

Good sell by Dee

[xsteve1]

Got a huge break.

[XU Cowbell Kid]

I hate it when guys flop. Even if we are the team that gets the call.

[Xville]

Wow flop and a half but I'll take it

[xufan2020]

Big East coaches voted him second team all-Big East, so a lot.
Don't get me wrong, I know Stainbrooks offensive game is farr superior (see what I did there).
But defensively, can Farr not participate in the 1-3-1.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Love when Myles does he air fives!

[XUFan09]

Lol dee
Lol. The way I see it, it cancels out Dunham's flailing in the first half on the three-point shot.

[xsteve1]

I hate it when guys flop. Even if we are the team that gets the call.

Agree. There should be a 'T' flopping.

[xsteve1]

God dammit Farr.

[paulxu]

Air fives. I like that.

[xufan2020]

Dunham and his flailing arms, HATE THAT!

[XUFan09]

Why do I get the sense that the refs are going to start calling everything in order to "control" the game?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Seriously F Dunham.

[xufan2020]

I was about to say he flopped again, but Farr hit him

[paulxu]

Id like to see Reynolds swat a ball into the face of Dunham and Barlow.

[Xville]

Dunham is such a bitch

[xsteve1]

Butler and Creighton are the kings of dramatics.

[XUFan09]

I was about to say he flopped again, but Farr hit him
Yeah, he acted a lot, but a foul call there wasn't unreasonable.

[X Factor]

Myles had a chance to tie it with that three...can't get one to fall. Who will makes some big shots for Xavier??

[Retire33]

The offensive player initiating contact on primary defender is not a foul

[xudash]

Too much Farr.

[D-West & PO-Z]

He is running around and when Dee chases him on the baseline he stops and throws his ass and arms into Dee then keeps running.

[XUFan09]

The offensive player initiating contact on primary defender is not a foul
Good point. Too often, though, refs don't call it that way.

[X Factor]

Oh, and Farr got undercut by Etherington on that possession a few minutes ago and there was no call.

[XUFan09]

He is running around and when Dee chases him on the baseline he stops and throws his ass and arms into Dee then keeps running.
The amount of acting going on now is crazy.

[XUFan09]

Why do I get the sense that the refs are going to start calling everything in order to "control" the game?
Bump.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Need to hit our free throws. C'mon Tre

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ugh, second straight front end missed. Fuck

[xavierj]

Game going to last a while. Whistle after whistle and xavier has no clutch

[XUFan09]

Nice pass, Myles.

[xufan2020]

Thank you Stain!

[XUFan09]

Easy foul to draw for Abell.

[XUFan09]

Free throws...

[D-West & PO-Z]

Fre throws!!!!

[mistabeecee41]

They want it more.

[XUFan09]

Damn, Holtmann got that timeout just in time.

[xufan2020]

I swear if Butler scores...
I'm going to wake up my parents.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Damn, Holtmann got that timeout just in time.

Yeah lets make it a wasted timeout and not let them get a shot off.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I swear if Butler scores...
I'm going to wake up my parents.

Ha, post of the thread!

[xudash]

Barlow with his arm around Dee's neck

[XUFan09]

They want it more.
Both teams were busting ass for that crazy loose ball. I don't know how you could conclude that because Butler won the insanity. You may notice that Butler hasn't scored much either.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Great move by staintrain

[XUFan09]

Yeah lets make it a wasted timeout and not let them get a shot off.
That worked out

[X Factor]

This team just can not get key stops like past Xavier teams

[mistabeecee41]

Stain actually boxed out tre instead of jones there. Unbeleivable.

[xufan2020]

Back and forth, pretty exciting!

[Xville]

Can mack get dee off dunham for the fing love

[D-West & PO-Z]

Back and forth, pretty exciting!

Nauseating more like it. I cant take it.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Trevon!!!!

[D-West & PO-Z]

That is horrible!!!!

[X Factor]

Myles has to hit that shot!!!!

[xavierj]

Myles just has to make that. Good players do.

[mistabeecee41]

How does jones get that call.

[BandAid]

That...was a charge if I've ever seen one

[D-West & PO-Z]

Myles just has to make that. Good players do.

Dumb

[xufan2020]

Nauseating more like it. I cant take it.
Sorry you feel that way lol!

[X Factor]

That was not a foul

[X Factor]

Who takes the final shot? Give it to Jalen!!!!

[xufan2020]

End this game, x!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Oh wow!!!!! LEts go X. Last shot please and no turnovers!!!!

[xsteve1]

OK let's steal this.

[XUFan09]

Great stop.

[X Factor]

Post him up and let him work...

[xufan2020]

I see a pick and roll for Dee, let him create.

[Blue Blooded-05]

I love the even scoring, but it's times like this when I wish we had a Jordan Crawford alpha dog

[D-West & PO-Z]

I'm freaking out. And shaking

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ugh, really?

[X Factor]

Fuuuuuuuccccckkkkkkkkk

[xsteve1]

What a terrible set.

[xavierj]

Wuss!

[xufan2020]

Damn Stainbrook, you like turning the ball over?

[X Factor]

I think they were looking for Jalen, but coudn't get it to him. Stain was a horrible option!!!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wuss!

Dude, you are terrible. Go to bed.

[boozehound]

God, Stainbrook has been terrible lately. What is he even doing touching the ball there? This team can't get a decent last shot to save their lives.

[XUFan09]

I have to give credit to Barlow. He sold out on Myles to step in for the steal when the livelihood of Stain passing out was low.

[X Factor]

Stain with 2 turnovers in the final minute!!!

[mistabeecee41]

You just can't make those turnovers. You need guards to make plays at the ends of games.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Georgetown is loving this no matter who wins

[D-West & PO-Z]

Dee!. C'mon step up on D guys

[boozehound]

We should definitely keep rewarding Stainbrook for getting pushed away from the basket by feeding him the ball at the 3 point line. It's really been working for us...

[D-West & PO-Z]

Great pass by Dee great finish by Jalen!

[xsteve1]

This has become a great game.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow didnt realize Woods had 5. Thats big

[XUFan09]

This has become a great game.
It really has.

[xufan2020]

Woods with a Dennis Rodman line!

[XUFan09]

Woods with a Dennis Rodman line!
Lol. He really is a ridiculous rebounder.

[xufan2020]

Respect for Barrlow, leaves it all out on the floor.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ugh, Jalen!!!! Shit. Hold the ball! Then fouls out. UGHHH

[XUFan09]

Damn, Reynolds that was a clock-eating possession, not a fast break moment.

[X Factor]

Damn Myles, make a wide open three!!!!!! Please!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Amazing by Trevon! If we win that is the play of the game going for that rebound and getting that foul. WOW!

[mistabeecee41]

Make that myles

[Blue Blooded-05]

Dunham is out... That's huge! Put Remy on Barlow from here on out

[X Factor]

Huge!!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Lets go!!!!!!

[X Factor]

Trevon keeping plays alive!!!!! Myles with a layup!!! Still can't hit a three....

[Xville]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Following his shot!!!!

[xsteve1]

Love the follow.

[X Factor]

No easy buckets boys!!

[Michigan Muskie]

It's a hell of a lot more fun when X is the team getting the second chance points.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Trevon has been amazing on the boards!

[xufan2020]

One of those has GOT to fall eventually, props to Tre for keeping the play alive and Myles for pursuing.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow, how did that not go in. Thank God.

[xsteve1]

Get a fucking rebound.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Trevon is the MVP of this game imo

[D-West & PO-Z]

Trevon is the MVP of this game imo

Although I wish he made both.

[XUFan09]

Neither side has been hitting free throws in this game.

[XUFan09]

Easy call on Jones.

[D-West & PO-Z]

About time they call the illegal screen on Butler!

[XUFan09]

Easy call on Jones.
Hmm less clear on replay.

[XUFan09]

Wow no call.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Hmm less clear on replay.

Cant make any contact when moving like that,

[X Factor]

Barlow flop

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow no call.

Flop

[XUFan09]

Cant make any contact when moving like that,
True.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Goaltending!

[X Factor]

Get it to Myles and let him shoot FT's