Xavier vs Georgetown (Big East Tournament)

[D-West & PO-Z]

Sorry if I stole the duties of posting this thread from anyone, just wanted to say something about the game and figured I would start it.

Just read Georgetown hasnt lost to the same team 3 times in the same year since '04-'05. Time to make it an every 10 year trend!

Go X!

[Titanxman04]

Sorry if I stole the duties of posting this thread from anyone, just wanted to say something about the game and figured I would start it.

Just read Georgetown hasnt lost to the same team 3 times in the same year since '04-'05. Time to make it an every 10 year trend!

Go X!

Amen.

In the words of a many great Americans on this board....Tonight, WE RIDE!

[LA Muskie]

We obviously match up well against GTown. But I'm worried about Stain having to go back to work tonight after logging so many minutes last night. You could see the exhaustion hitting him at the end of the game yesterday -- he turned the ball over on the last 2 possessions of regulation.

[drudy23]

Senior - March - and you're worried about fatigue? Guarantee you that hasn't crossed Stain's mind. Dig deep and make it happen. Fatigue excuses are for weanies.

[LA Muskie]

Senior - March - and you're worried about fatigue? Guarantee you that hasn't crossed Stain's mind. Dig deep and make it happen. Fatigue excuses are for weanies.
You do know we're talking about Stain, right? I'm not worried about his mindset.

[waggy]

Josh Smith had to play yesterday too.

[More Cowbell]

Josh Smith had to play yesterday too.

Would it help or hurt X if neither big man plays much or very well?

[Woodburn]

Three times or no, this is the perfect draw for X. I will take Butler and Gtown both over any of PC, St. John's or Nova.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Would it help or hurt X if neither big man plays much or very well?

I think it would hurt them more than us if both were limited. Dont want to take away from how much Stain does for our team but I think Smith is more of their team than Stain in of ours.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Three times or no, this is the perfect draw for X. I will take Butler and Gtown both over any of PC, St. John's or Nova.

Yeah I was really excited with how it all came out. Best draw we could have hoped for.

[LA Muskie]

I think it would hurt them more than us if both were limited. Dont want to take away from how much Stain does for our team but I think Smith is more of their team than Stain in of ours.
I agree with this. But I've watched a number of GTown games (my other alma mater) and Smith just doesn't seem to struggle as much with tight turnarounds.

[LA Muskie]

Yeah I was really excited with how it all came out. Best draw we could have hoped for.
Agreed.

[muskiefan82]

I think it would hurt them more than us if both were limited. Dont want to take away from how much Stain does for our team but I think Smith is more of their team than Stain in of ours.

Stain needs to leave it all on the floor tonight because, frankly, win tonight and tomorrow is all icing regardless of the outcome.

[More Cowbell]

Stain needs to leave it all on the floor tonight because, frankly, win tonight and tomorrow is all icing regardless of the outcome.

I would be OK with X winning today and following that up with an egg against Nova. I would prefer the win, but the Big East could use a 1 seed.

[markchal]

Senior - March - and you're worried about fatigue? Guarantee you that hasn't crossed Stain's mind. Dig deep and make it happen. Fatigue excuses are for weanies.

I think anyone who has watched Stain at all in the last 6 weeks should be concerned about fatigue. He played one great game, against Creighton after a week off, but was pretty nonexistent before that. He's never been able to play long stretches consistently, especially when he has to hedge a lot, and that's part of the reason we've employed the 1-3-1.

I understand the dig deep mentality, but his fatigue is something that's fair to discuss and keep an eye on, because it has been (and likely will be next week) a factor.

[jhelmes37]

Anyone know about TV for Uverse members? Same sitch? The laptop scenario was obnoxious.........

[D-West & PO-Z]

Anyone know about TV for Uverse members? Same sitch? The laptop scenario was obnoxious.........

Any bar or probably stuck wit laptop again. Still not on UVERSE

[Gines]

I would be OK with X winning today and following that up with an egg against Nova. I would prefer the win, but the Big East could use a 1 seed.

If we somehow win both, thoughts on seed?

[drudy23]

I think anyone who has watched Stain at all in the last 6 weeks should be concerned about fatigue. He played one great game, against Creighton after a week off, but was pretty nonexistent before that. He's never been able to play long stretches consistently, especially when he has to hedge a lot, and that's part of the reason we've employed the 1-3-1.

I understand the dig deep mentality, but his fatigue is something that's fair to discuss and keep an eye on, because it has been (and likely will be next week) a factor.

Guess we just limit his minutes then. There might be concern, but that won't change line-ups.

[paulxu]

I hope their damn bulldog goes out on the floor and barfs before the game. Seems to work well.

[X Factor]

If we somehow win both, thoughts on seed?

I would think a 5 seed if we win the BE tournament with a win over Nova. I'm just hoping we win tonight and get a chance in the Finals.

[American X]

March Gamedays are THE best thing in the world.

Xavier WILL beat Georgetown (and Villanova) if they play with the fire in their guts like they did against Butler AND limit their own mistakes. Xavier could have had a comfortable win last evening if not for the slew of unforced errors. Tighten it up between the ears and let's get to the Championship round because I WANT CHAMPIONS IN THAT LOCKER ROOM!!!

God Save Ireland (and Xavier)!!!

[paulxu]

Putting thread where it belongs.

[BandAid]

I would think a 5 seed if we win the BE tournament with a win over Nova. I'm just hoping we win tonight and get a chance in the Finals.

I don't think it's considered a superstition...but I want no part of a 5 seed. Ever. Those dudes lose too way too often.

[D-West & PO-Z]

One on Smith already!

[paulxu]

We gotta shoot better.

[Xville]

When myles goes cold, he goes really cold. Molly mcgrath keeps it hot though....damn!

[X Factor]

Myles with his customary unforced turnover

[X Factor]

I knew we wouldn't hit squat from outside tonight.

[mistabeecee41]

The davis' really hurting us rightnow. Dee has to make those wide open 3s.

[paulxu]

I hate that we always seem to start off in a hole in these big games, and seem to constantly be trying to catch up.
Interest level seems lower tonight. Maybe because we are a lock?
I don't want to be a 9 playing VCU or Dayton, followed by Kentucky.

[JEHARDI]

I knew we wouldn't hit squat from outside tonight.

Wow, mr positive!

[BandAid]

smith receiving a few phantom calls - at least he just picked up his second

[paulxu]

Come on Muskies. Win these last 2 wars.

[paulxu]

Crap. Looks like a bad ankle for JP

[Xville]

Ugh that really sucks...please just be a mild sprain somehow

[X Factor]

Hope JP is ok. He was playing well.

[paulxu]

We won that 4 minute war. Let's get the last one of the half now.

[D-West & PO-Z]

JP's ankle turned all the way. Didnt look good, especially since he couldnt even limp on it.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Stain and Jalen are killing it! Lets go!

[X Factor]

Keep.feeding Stain and Jalen! Let's go Muskies!!

[Xavier]

JP's ankle turned all the way. Didnt look good, especially since he couldnt even limp on it.

I know. I'm worried he could be out next week.

[D-West & PO-Z]

They seriously just call that a foul on Jalen??!! Ugh, so ticky tack. Would have loved him avoiding his second in the first half.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I know. I'm worried he could be out next week.

Yeah looked like a season ender.

[X Factor]

Hope JP can go in the second.half. he was playing with confidence.

[xsteve1]

Would like to see a little of LA Jr. this game to give Dee a breather.

[X Factor]

Stain!!!!! Awesome.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Stain Train!!! He was awesome this half!!!

[paulxu]

Won that war. Stain showing why you NEVER give up.

[Jesuit4Life]

"Who was the last model from Detroit?"
"Model-T."

Oh, and that half was pretty good too.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Their ball to start the 2nd half, would love a stop and a bucket on the other end. Gotta start the second half strong.

[9822]

I would like to see if we can start this half with something other than giving up a 10-2 run. You know .... to shake things up.

[paulxu]

Wonder what's going on at Dana's.

[markchal]

I'm really, really happy to see confident Stain back. He was dreadful for a big chunk of BE play down the stretch, and now is somehow back to dominating (even a double-double against Butler). Very pleasantly surprised.

Reynolds needs to do a better job getting open, and he'll be putting up the same numbers.

[markchal]

Yeah looked like a season ender.

That's the same thought I had. At least it happened to our 8th man, but losing him really hurts the 1-3-1. That would've been a nice wrinkle to throw at a team that was not prepared to adequately handle it.

[OH.X.MI]

"Who was the last model from Detroit?"
"Model-T."

Haha I loved that.

[JAPER]

2nd half will be a different game. Smith will play major minutes. Gotta try and push it, but don't rush. It's a fine line with the tempo. G'town is 2 different teams with him in vs out of the game. True game changer. Good thoughts for JP....

[X Factor]

Their ball to start the 2nd half, would love a stop and a bucket on the other end. Gotta start the second half strong.

This. Xavier needs to come out strong and put even more distance between them and G'Town.

[paulxu]

Macura's 8 pts were huge that first half.

I'd love to see him back real soon.

[Backyard Champ]

It will be an interesting half. Smith killed us, when he was out was when we dominated. Here we go

[drudy23]

Don't let Smith Rivera get going...they can't beat us just running through Smith.

[markchal]

Macura's 8 pts were huge that first half.

I'd love to see him back real soon.

I'd settle for just seeing him back this season. Seeing Remy at the top of the 1-3-1 just feels...wrong.

[X Factor]

Stain!!!!

[markchal]

TREVON! Great play to get ball to stain for and 1 and three fouls on Smith. huge.

[X Factor]

Heck yeah!!

[X Factor]

Keep the pedal tonthe floor boys!

[paulxu]

Keep the pedal tonthe floor boys!

This

[X Factor]

Abell!!! Boom!

[JAPER]

Wow! Remy's with the hurt fingers for 3!

[paulxu]

That is the finest 4 minutes of basketball we have played in years.

10 pts...and they scored 2; from the foul line. What defense.

[markchal]

That is the finest 4 minutes of basketball we have played in years.

10 pts...and they scored 2; from the foul line. What defense.

Might have been the most impressive war of the season. Since when do we get offensive rebounds like this? And start a second half like this?

[paulxu]

Please don't play to protect the lead.

Play to extend it.

[xudash]

Abell!!! Boom!

But we took too long in the shot clock to make it. Mack's fault.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Lets fucking Go!!!!

[xavierj]

Stainbrook is just really, really good tonight. Had a rough year but happy for him. Better late than never. Makes me think he must have been hurting.

[paulxu]

That looks like a pretty full MSG.

Any word on Macura?

[Porkopolis]

Step on them and don't let them up!

[drudy23]

Guess Stain is fatigued...LOL

[D-West & PO-Z]

Cmon Jalen, dumb flop.

Great jumper though.

[markchal]

Guess Stain is fatigued...LOL

He's playing his best game of the season, for sure.

[xsteve1]

Nice shot Jalen but no need to flop.

[X Factor]

Clinic

[X Factor]

C'mon Myles!!

[paulxu]

Keep pushing. Don't let up.

[Xville]

Georgetown can't shoot at all tonight and stain playing like a man possessed. Love it!

[markchal]

C'mon Myles!!

Not a good couple days for him.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

JP is in a boot.

[paulxu]

I am really impressed by the total commitment to defense this half.
8 minutes and they have 4 pts. Somehow we've all of a sudden decided to play great D.
12 more minutes.
Don't let up.

[xudash]

JP is in a boot.

X-ray was negative. Thank God.

[JAPER]

X-Ray negative on JP...seems like a pretty severe strain though. Must be in some pain...

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow cant believe he didnt break it. Sometimes bad sprain can be just as bad though. Lets hope for quick recovery!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ugh missed layup followed by a three.

I am never comfortable in a game like this no matter how much we are up or how well we are playing.

[markchal]

Wow cant believe he didnt break it. Sometimes bad sprain can be just as bad though. Lets hope for quick recovery!

Yeah I imagine he'd probably be out for the first weekend of the tournament, but at least it's nothing that will affect him long-term.

[paulxu]

Come on guys. Back on track. These TO's and misses hurt my eyes.

[9822]

Tighten up X! 10 minutes of good ball and a chance for the conference crown awaits!

[markchal]

Ugh missed layup followed by a three.

I am never comfortable in a game like this no matter how much we are up or how well we are playing.

Agreed, Stain should've just dunked that. It's pretty hard to be picky though when we're up 16 and he's played incredible so far.

[xsteve1]

X needs to start playing again Stain's been great all night but he has to make that easy layup.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ha, I had to check out their board and one of their posters was complain that they had 4 timeouts left. Pretty funny it isnt just here. Kind of true too. Lol.

[markchal]

Woof...Myles has been rough lately. He needs to get his confidence back.

[LadyMuskie]

Some of these camera angles are just absurd.

[xsteve1]

This one's in the bag.

[paulxu]

DSR and Smith with 4 each is big.

[LadyMuskie]

Oh shit.

[markchal]

Oh that is some bullshit if thats not a double t

[RealDeal]

Trawick is a bitch.

[BandAid]

Trawick instigated all of that. Lost his shit. We get punished

[xsteve1]

Trawick was about to throw.

[paulxu]

I was thinking earlier that Reynolds had been playing very cool for a long time.
Don't know what happened there.
Maybe I jinxed him by thinking that.

[X Factor]

That was weak. Jalen barely touched him. Trawick is frustrated.

[Porkopolis]

How is that not a double t? Or even better, just talk to them and move on.

[mistabeecee41]

Imagine what the score would be if we haven't gone ice cold.

Sit down trawick. Can't wait for him to brick both of these.

[RealDeal]

He's been throwing his shoulder all game.

[XU 87]

That T is BS.

[markchal]

Trawick is a bitch.

This times one hundred thousand. He constantly drives into double and triple teams hoping for a bailout call and he's a huge ballhog. You can't cock back and fake a punch, he better also get a T.

[paulxu]

Let's beat them by 30 now.

[LadyMuskie]

Reynolds has done a lot worse. Trawick is just pissed because Georgetown is playing like crap tonight. He overreacted and needs to man up.

[RealDeal]

Fuck these guys.

[boozehound]

That's fucked up.

[JAPER]

Georgetown clearly frustrated there. Would have preferred for more restraint there...nothing egregious there based on that replay by either squad.

[xudash]

This times one hundred thousand. He constantly drives into double and triple teams hoping for a bailout call and he's a huge ballhog. You can't cock back and fake a punch, he better also get a T.

Must be related to Rosie Jones. .

[D-West & PO-Z]

Flagarant!!!???

that was all Trawick, what a flop then gets up talking shit. But Jalen needs to walk away.

[LadyMuskie]

And they mention the brawl. Jesus. And Matt Stainbrook was not a part of that. Idiots.

[Retire33]

And they mention the brawl. Jesus. And Matt Stainbrook was not a part of that. Idiots.

Dee is last player on that team

[LadyMuskie]

Dee is last player on that team

The announcers don't care. Stainbrook and Frease are interchangeable.

[xsteve1]

The announcers don't care. Stainbrook and Frease are interchangeable.

All big white guys look alike.

[LadyMuskie]

C'mon X. Don't let 'em back in this.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Shit, need to tighten up. Shit

[DC Muskie]

I'd like to thank Jalen for this Georgetown run.

Trawick is a bitch. He's been on the floor more times than standing up. Why do you feed into it.

[LA Muskie]

Motherfucker!!!!!!!!!

[paulxu]

Shit. Stop playing to not lose.

Play to win damn it.

[BandAid]

refs changed this game

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow. Shit. Need a bucket bad. Ugh

[RealDeal]

This one's in the bag.

Wow, really?

[xsteve1]

Wow, I may have spoken to soon. That T really turned this game around.

[mistabeecee41]

This lineup is awful against this trap.

[Retire33]

Get Tre and Jalen back in the game

[SlimKibbles]

Jalen pissing off the opponent strikes again. Hoyas were dead and now they're fired up.

[paulxu]

That's 10 unanswered points. Get this thing now.

[markchal]

Was there a T and a flagrant 1? Why did they get four FTs plus ball?

[Porkopolis]

That technical really stings. What a swing. Come on, boys.

[mohr5150]

Jalen Reynolds is the most undisciplined player in college basketball, and his moronic ass woke up a sleeping giant.

[D-West & PO-Z]

If we make our free throws we will win this game.

[Backyard Champ]

Was there a T and a flagrant 1? Why did they get four FTs plus ball?

Foul was on Farr. Then a T on Reynolds

[xsteve1]

Jalen Reynolds is the most undisciplined player in college basketball, and his moronic ass woke up a sleeping giant.

Yep the Hoyas were dead.

[LadyMuskie]

Missing FTs makes me insane.

[xavierj]

Choke

[paulxu]

Unbelievable.

[markchal]

Missed 7 of our last 8 free throws what the hell???

[xsteve1]

X has missed 7-8 from the line, Christ.

[DC Muskie]

Jalen drives me insane.

[mistabeecee41]

Lol.

[LadyMuskie]

Nice rebound there Stainbrook. Good God.

[X Factor]

9 min without a fg!!!!!

[xavierj]

This is dumb

[Retire33]

Get out if the zone

[D-West & PO-Z]

I might throw up.

[DC Muskie]

Thanks Jalen.


Seriously thanks. You're tough, though.

My Lord.

[mistabeecee41]

Jalen drives me insane.

Jalen? We've missed 7 foul shots in 5 minutes.

[X Factor]

I can't take this....

[LA Muskie]

refs changed this game

Jalen helped. A lot.

[markchal]

This is a historic choke job. We were up 20 with like 8 to play.

[Xville]

It can never be easy with this team.

[XU 87]

Wow. This is incredible. 1-7 from the free throw line. We look scared to death out there. And we have the lead.

[mohr5150]

This is truly comical. What a complete and total meltdown thanks to Captain Moron Jalen Reynolds.

[Caveat]

If they lose this game, Mack should be fired and denied access to the charter flight home.

[paulxu]

At the 12 minute mark we started to play not to lose.

Drives me f***** nuts. We haven't scored one damn basket since.

Just passed up on a 3/2 opportunity. Crap.

[X Factor]

Trevon!!!

[paulxu]

Finally. A bucket.

[mistabeecee41]

What is chris thinking?

[xsteve1]

Somebody may want to guard Copeland.

[X Factor]

Wtf??

[xavierj]

What was that?

[paulxu]

Stain...go to the damn hoop!

[markchal]

This is absurd. We need to stop playing so scared. Come the hell on.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I am literally sick to my stomach. This is not healthy.

[LadyMuskie]

At the 12 minute mark we started to play not to lose.

Drives me f***** nuts. We haven't scored one damn basket since.

Just passed up on a 3/2 opportunity. Crap.

I agree. Jalen's foul didn't help, but we were already slowing down by then for some reason. This is hardly all Jalen's fault.

[Caveat]

They're being coached to kill the clock instead of running their offense.

This is embarassing.

[Backyard Champ]

I am literally sick to my stomach. This is not healthy.

Yep. Gonna be a brutal few minutes.

[Retire33]

They're being coached to kill the clock instead of running their offense.

This is embarassing.

Are you in the huddle?

[beatuc]

Well at least we won't have the OSU game to complain about anymore. This is more embarrassing.

[mohr5150]

I can't stop laughing. This is truly hilarious to watch. It's almost as if the players were slipped a couple of Bejamins to throw this game.

[paulxu]

Reach down. Man up. We can get this stupid game.

[RoseyMuskie]

I'll repeat, if this doesn't cause Jalen to shut the hell up, I don't know what will. $1MM talent, $.02 head.

[LadyMuskie]

Are you in the huddle?

It's not hard to see that they're playing not to lose. Even the announcers are saying it.

[XU '11]

I actually think our offense has been running fine. We've missed open shots and layups along with 7 FTs. If we just make the layups and half of those free throws, we're still up 15.

[paulxu]

In addition to our offense disappearing, we were playing great, smothering d for the first 12 minutes.

That went somewhere too. Maybe the T made us gun shy.

[mistabeecee41]

How are we still in a zone. Jesuschrist.

[LadyMuskie]

Just 3 minutes left. One 3 minute war and we get a 7 point head start. We got this.

[paulxu]

That was pretty ticky tacky

[LadyMuskie]

Missing FTs is going to come back and bite us in the ass.

[X Factor]

Get a bucket

[xsteve1]

Wow Stain.

[paulxu]

Good lord.

[X Factor]

Stain doing too much....

[Retire33]

Matt is exhausted

[xsteve1]

Thank God that was a bad pass.

[X Factor]

Gotta make FT's

[mistabeecee41]

Why do we throw it to him when he posts at the 3 point line?

[BandAid]

trawick is a piece of shit

[paulxu]

Make a free throw............PLEASE

[RealDeal]

Ok let's go.

[LadyMuskie]

If basketball doesn't pan out for Trawick, he should take up acting.

[paulxu]

Thank you Trevon.

[X Factor]

Trawick lives on the floor

[markchal]

Farr went straight up, Trawick initiated contact...how is that a foul???

[paulxu]

Double crap

[X Factor]

We don't have a go to guy

[xsteve1]

Stain went from playing great to terrible in a flash.

[Retire33]

They not doubling Matt...they know his tank is on E.

[LadyMuskie]

Farr went straight up, Trawick initiated contact...how is that a foul???

Because Trawick throws himself on the ground every single time someone in a different jersey comes near him. He needs Life Alert he falls down so much.

[X Factor]

Just get a win....somehow, any way.

[mistabeecee41]

As wonderful as stain has been for the first 36 minutes of these first 2 games...he's been awful at the ends.

[X Factor]

My heart rate is off the charts

[markchal]

This ft shooting is a joke. Un fucking real

[mistabeecee41]

Senior.

[BandAid]

free throws man

[xsteve1]

Mack should've given Dee a rest. The kid is exhausted.

[paulxu]

We really need to work on our FT's.

[X Factor]

Free throws have KILLED us!! Dee is a senior and has missed all his FT's.

[Retire33]

The are FREE fellas....knock them down

[markchal]

PLease get the ball in Tre's hands. He's the only one who can make a ft right now. This is ridiculous.

[mohr5150]

What a great senior.

[paulxu]

We don't have a go to guy

We didn't need one. Just needed to make FT's.

[LadyMuskie]

Mack should've given Dee a rest. The kid is exhausted.

He and Stainbrook will have plenty of time to rest since this could be the last Big East game of their careers.

[RealDeal]

Ok just hit your fts.

[X Factor]

This team leads the league in FT%

[X Factor]

No clutch anywhere

[xsteve1]

One stop.

[paulxu]

Can't let this get to OT.

[X Factor]

4 for last 13 FT's.

[GoMuskies]

What a fucking joke.

[markchal]

TREVON! FOUL THEM AND THEN LET THEM TRADE FTS WITH TREVON. Its the only way we dont give up a 3.

[LadyMuskie]

This team lacks a true killer instinct. From time to time one shows up, but it quickly fades. It's a shame because when it does show up, it's really fantastic.

[xsteve1]

So they let DSR score without any pressure.

[DC Muskie]

Thanks Jalen. Really appreciate this.

[mohr5150]

I just can't stop laughing. The whole team is a bunch of head cases.

[X Factor]

This would be worst loss in X history

[paulxu]

Get Trevon the ball.

[xsteve1]

X can't turn this over here.

[LadyMuskie]

Thanks Jalen. Really appreciate this.

Damn. Did Jalen miss all those free throws too? Because I'm pretty sure if we had shot even 70% from the line, we'd be up by quite a bit.

[GoMuskies]

Dee Davis? Ha.

[X Factor]

Here ya go Dee

[xsteve1]

OK Dee get redemption just like at Creighton.

[Retire33]

Time to foul

[markchal]

I've never seen a team collapse like this. I'd kill for an ounce of senior leadership (any leadership) on this team.

[xsteve1]

Now foul with about 5 seconds left.

[X Factor]

Still not.over

[GoMuskies]

Finally. Please foul.

[Retire33]

I've never seen a team collapse like this. I'd kill for an ounce of senior leadership (any leadership) on this team.

Purdue 2011??

[paulxu]

Let'em have the 2. Guard the inbound.
Don't foul the 3