NCAA Tournament - Xavier vs. Ole Miss Game Thread

[American X]

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Xavier Musketeers vs. Ole Miss Rebels

March 19, 2015, 4:10pm ET

Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville, FL

Line: Xavier -3

Television: TBS & Watch Online (http://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/game/213)

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GoXavier Tournament Central (http://www.goxavier.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/xavi-15-tourney-central.html)

Enquirer Previews (http://www.cincinnati.com/sports/xavier/)

AP Preview (http://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/story/mississippi-xavier-preview-031815)

Live Chat (http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=XavierHoops)

[waggy]

We have to beat Yosemite Sam? Damn, I love Sam.

[XUglow]

We have to beat Yosemite Sam? Damn, I love Sam.

Wow. That is the first time that I have seen Yosemite Sam associated with Ole Miss, but I asked my resident MSU judge to rule on it, and he said, "I'll allow it."

They did have a push to get Admiral Akbar as the mascot a few years ago, but the Star Wars people told them that he was too busy to be head of their "Rebel Alliance".

[waggy]

One thing about Sam, he's a perennial loser.

[xu82]

We win based on facial hair grooming alone.

[LadyMuskie]

If Ole Miss is Yosemite Sam, that must make us Bugs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJrNO-1gZCc

[spursy]

We win based on facial hair grooming alone.
I don't know...have you seen Dee's chin?

[Masterofreality]

We win based on facial hair grooming alone.

I don't know. Stain is pretty scruffy.

[xu82]

I don't know. Stain is pretty scruffy.

OK, mascots ONLY! (See above)

Dee and Stain are unlikely to trip over their (scraggly) facial choices. Forget food remnants, Yosemite Sam probably has several other cartoon characters caught up in his face-do! Can you find and circle them while you wait for the dentist to see you? (Probably not since we don't have a hi-def logo.)

[GoMuskies]

OK, mascots ONLY! (See above)

I don't know. Yosemite's 'stache is pretty sweet!

[xu82]

Uncle.

[xu82]

I don't know. Yosemite's 'stache is pretty sweet!

But check out his eyes! Someone should make him pee in a cup.

[American X]

We have to beat Yosemite Sam? Damn, I love Sam.


Wow. That is the first time that I have seen Yosemite Sam associated with Ole Miss, but I asked my resident MSU judge to rule on it, and he said, "I'll allow it."


Comrades, apologies! My mascot verifier, who assured me that was the official logo of the Ole Miss 'Rebel', has not only been sacked, but also is being beaten. The above logo has been properly updated to the correct image of the Ole Miss mascot.

[GoMuskies]

Diabetes is now the Ole Miss mascot? I cannot keep up with all these mascot changes.

[waggy]

Colonel Sanders is actually from Kentucky.

The game thread opponent avie system has gone whack.

No homo.

[XUglow]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/001/433/863/2L6I_RebelBlackBear_display_image.jpg?1318803275

They went with the black bear. It was not a popular move.

[GoMuskies]

Seems like it would have been easier to just go with this.


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[American X]

The administration is certain the correct mascot has been used in the original post.


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[waggy]

So the Rebs are also thieves. Good to know.

[xu82]

I wonder if they're having fun with our Blue Blob

[LadyMuskie]

Even if we don't know what the mascot looks like, at least we know what the fans look like.

1674

[OTRMUSKIE]

Even if we don't know what the mascot looks like, at least we know what the fans look like.

1674

Love it, but that's an insult to Joe Dirt.

[GoMuskies]

I wonder if they're having fun with our Blue Blob

Only if someone stops by spring practice to let them know there's a game today.

[xu82]

Only if someone stops by spring practice to let them know there's a game today.

I thought of that, but it would just make it all the more painful to lose to a school that didn't even know they had a game.
GO XAVIER!

[SemajParlor]

We win based on facial hair grooming alone.

Playoff beard.

[BandAid]

I think turnovers will be the biggest indicator in this game. Take care of the ball boys.

[XUglow]

I thought of that, but it would just make it all the more painful to lose to a school that didn't even know they had a game.
GO XAVIER!

Ole Miss Sports Seasons
- Football season
- Recruiting season
- Spring Football
- Baseball (Something to do during the football lull.)

[SemajParlor]

Double digit win for X

[paulxu]

Their mascot changes more often than Glow's avatar.

Who's that now Glow, before I make some inappropriate remark about your wife/daughter(s)?

[muskieindent]

Even if we don't know what the mascot looks like, at least we know what the fans look like.

1674
I was thinking more a character from Deliverance.

[Juice]

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/001/433/863/2L6I_RebelBlackBear_display_image.jpg?1318803275

They went with the black bear. It was not a popular move.

Had to be more popular than this bear though 1675

[XUglow]

Their mascot changes more often than Glow's avatar.

Who's that now Glow, before I make some inappropriate remark about your wife/daughter(s)?

Faith. Commutes between H'wood and Tupelo. Was Miss Muskie's best friend growing up.

[paulxu]

Faith. Commutes between H'wood and Tupelo. Was Miss Muskie's best friend growing up.

So, it's safe to proceed with these censored thoughts?

[nasdadjr]

Drinking layered angry orchard and Sam adams. It's called an Adams apple. I think this is what the Yankees were drinking before bitch slapping those rebel bastards down south. Let's go X!!!!

[SemajParlor]

Hey Ryan Harrow is not playing for Georgia St. Shit.

[American X]

They went with the black bear. It was not a popular move.

Wait, are you trying to tell us the Ole Miss mascot is Matt Stainbrook?


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[ballyhoohoo]

Love it, but that's an insult to Joe Dirt.

It's Deer-Tay

[paulxu]

By God I hope the Muskies are ready to bring their A game today.
I'm already deep into this bottle.

[KevinOMReb]

Even if we don't know what the mascot looks like, at least we know what the fans look like.

1674

You have obviously never been to Oxford. I HAVE been to X. Ole Miss is a very conservative campus (i.e. preppy) with the finest looking coeds in America.

[GoMuskies]

finest looking coeds in America.

Man law

[American X]

Ole Miss is a very conservative campus (i.e. preppy) with the finest looking coeds in America.

Truth. I recall a sign when Auburn played at Ole Miss last season - 'Katherine Webb is a 6'.

[LadyMuskie]

You have obviously never been to Oxford. I HAVE been to X. Ole Miss is a very conservative campus (i.e. preppy) with the finest looking coeds in America.

Calm down, Johnny Reb. It's called a joke. I'm sure Ole Miss is great. Why wouldn't the 2nd largest university in the state with the very worst education system in the country be amazing?

Oh - and no, I've never set foot in Mississippi - thank God! Some old guys in Alabama once told us if we smelled something funky, it was probably the winds blowing in from Mississippi. How bad must it be when you're the state Alabama makes fun of?

[ballyhoohoo]

You have obviously never been to Oxford. I HAVE been to X. Ole Miss is a very conservative campus (i.e. preppy) with the finest looking coeds in America.

The Grove is the greatest pregame in college sports. Hell any sports. Went last year and have two trips planned this year.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ahhhh here we go!!!!

[paulxu]

Come on Muskies!

[GoMuskies]

Loving this so far!

[nasdadjr]

Good start don't let up we need Abell to win

[Masterofreality]

So far so good. Let's roll these Rebs!

[GoMuskies]

Seniors being seniors so far.

[paulxu]

Better put a body on that little guy.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Dee needs to continue to hit that 3, they are going to leave him to double! LETS GO!!!!!

[SemajParlor]

Dee needs to continue to hit that 3, they are going to leave him to double! LETS GO!!!!!

Yep. Feed Stain and Jalen. If they double kick out - if not good luck.


JP could be big here.

[Masterofreality]

We're gonna see a lot of zone.

[paulxu]

Come on Dee. Sharpen up.

[paulxu]

What?

[Masterofreality]

Myles will need to make shots

[paulxu]

Rebounding would be good.

[SemajParlor]

Hey does Lappas like Stainbrook or something?

[X Factor]

brick three's turning into long offensive rebounds!

[paulxu]

hah!

[paulxu]

No doubt part of their game plan is to get Jalen T'd up.

[X Factor]

We HAVE to have Myles knock down some threes

[SemajParlor]

Jalen Reynolds is my favorite X player since Tu

[Masterofreality]

Dear Myles Davis.

We love you. Can you please make some shots?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Xavier Fans

[spursy]

No doubt part of their game plan is to get Jalen T'd up.
Let's hope he can finally reserve his emotions for monster dunks like earlier. A healthy release!

[SemajParlor]

Sometimes you have to let the monster lose, even if it comes with a T. He's like the incredible hulk. Let him play his game!

[X Factor]

Macura!!!

[paulxu]

Well crap. Not playing inside to our strength and the fact we are in the bonus.

[paulxu]

Sometimes you have to let the monster lose, even if it comes with a T. He's like the incredible hulk. Let him play his game!

I'm all for this. Maybe not 1 on 5, but...

[nasdadjr]

Ole miss is a bunch of chuckers

[X Factor]

Need to keep feeding Stain and letting him work or find open men, and then Myles and Bleuitt need to make those shots.

[Masterofreality]

I wish Trevon would be willing to go to the basket and not settle. We're in the bonus. Use it.

[paulxu]

Keep the hammer down.

[SemajParlor]

Hes playing so well but wouldn't mind giving Stain some rest

[X Factor]

Just don't do that Farr...never again.

[paulxu]

I wish Trevon would be willing to go to the basket and not settle. We're in the bonus. Use it.

He heard you.

[X Factor]

Farr can rebound, that's for sure.

[paulxu]

Please don't get sloppy.

[X Factor]

Dee...splash!

[GoMuskies]

We're real good when Dee is making threes.

[X Factor]

Love Stain passing out of the post.

[smileyy]

I bet Jalen is wishing he tried to dunk that one. Guess he didn't quite have enough control?

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

We're real good when Dee is making threes.

We're real good when Dee plays as well as he has been playing lately.

Good player.

[X Factor]

We can get a good shot every time down the court

[Masterofreality]

Jeezuz! STOP with the fatigue excuse for Ole Miss. They just suck, and we're better.

[X Factor]

Jeezuz! STOP with the fatigue excuse for Ole Miss. They just suck, and we're better.

This.

[X Factor]

Geez Jalen, gather it and finish!

[X Factor]

Ole Miss has some big dudes. Having Stain in there is a difference maker.

[nasdadjr]

Looks like we now have freshman myles

[X Factor]

There it is, mandatory fouling of a three point shooter.

[SemajParlor]

Wow, anyone see Myles full court last shot to end half? Almost bounced and went in -announcers missed it. Would have counted.

[mistabeecee41]

That was jalens worst half of basketball in a year and a half.

[coasterville95]

Got out of work looked at the score, we were up, turned on Gametracker, Ole Miss went on a run. Shut Gametracker down,
We went on a run. I credit the first half to my quick adjustment. ;).

[Masterofreality]

So far so good. playing disciplined and Ole Miss is playing about as par. If BYU didn't start throwing the ball around and played their street crap, they would have won...but I'm glad they did.

They were fun to watch, though.

[LadyMuskie]

Let's just keep it up in the second. Same intensity. Same discipline. Keep it up, Muskies!

[X Factor]

It's been an eternity since Myles made a three. I would give JP more minutes in the second half if it tightens up.

[XUFan09]

Ole miss is a bunch of chuckers

What's annoying is it's producing long rebounds that go over the defense's heads after they do a good job boxing out.

[X Factor]

Just looked at the boxscore, Jalen is 1-8!!!

[nasdadjr]

Just don't lose this half by 12 or more and I'm good

[xunorm]

First two wars of the half are huge. Win one and keep the pace steady

[nasdadjr]

I still say Jalen makes a name for himself this tournament. God I just hope myles untightens his butt hole and makes a damn shot this half

[D-West & PO-Z]

Wow, anyone see Myles full court last shot to end half? Almost bounced and went in -announcers missed it. Would have counted.

Wait what? If they time is expired and the ball hits the court first then bounces in that counts? Are you sure?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Yeah Stain Train is killing it, but Jalen doesnt have it so far tonight.

[XUFan09]

Wait what? If they time is expired and the ball hits the court first then bounces in that counts? Are you sure?

Probably, because it didn't touch a person.

[Bearcat_Bounce]

Muskies looking sharp.

[XU-XHI]

Keep turnovers under control. Ole Miss is going to come out trapping all over and attacking the basket.

[XUFan09]

Keep turnovers under control. Ole Miss is going to come out trapping all over and attacking the basket.

Yup.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Probably, because it didn't touch a person.

I need a confirmation on this rule. I would have thought no, but honestly dont have any idea. I didnt even see it but my biddy said it was so close to going in.

[LadyMuskie]

Wait what? If they time is expired and the ball hits the court first then bounces in that counts? Are you sure?


Probably, because it didn't touch a person.

It would be no different than if it bounced off the backboard before falling in, right?

[paulxu]

Go Muskies! Hammer down. Just keep on doing it.

[X Factor]

Boom!!! Go Muskies!!!

Farr is a machine on the glass. Dee with another three!!

[XU-XHI]

Great start love the patience.

[Masterofreality]

Seniors playing like Seniors.

[smileyy]

I really appreciate Dee's passing. X will miss that next year. There's lots of soft handoffs or tosses that land in the perfect place for his teammate to do something with it.

[D-West & PO-Z]

It would be no different than if it bounced off the backboard before falling in, right?

I'm not sure, we need someone who is!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Oh and btw......

Dee freaking Davis and Stain Freaking Train!!!!

[X Factor]

And here comes the Uber driving stories

[Bearcat_Bounce]

Come on! Let it go refs

[paulxu]

What caused Stain to do that? That's not like him?

[X Factor]

Stain with a big offensive rebound...technical????

[Masterofreality]

The last thing I want to hear is Coaching tips from Steve Lappas.

[GoMuskies]

He earned the T.

[paulxu]

Little sloppy all of a sudden. Buckle down.

[X Factor]

Jalen struggling today...

[mistabeecee41]

Does everybody starting blaming stain if we choke and start missing fts?

[paulxu]

He earned the T.

Something had to go on there that wasn't shown. Stain doesn't just mouth off at a guy.

[XU-XHI]

Didn't need that. Gave them a boost. Time for Jalen to step up and Blueitt to get the bug out of his ass.

[Masterofreality]

Trevon needs to learn to be STRONGER!!! Can't be leaving a 3 foot shot short.

[Emp]

Seniors playing like Seniors.

Not exactly. Cmon Matt

[X Factor]

There ya go Jalen!

[paulxu]

Please stop sloppy play. Thank you.

[X Factor]

James!!!! Got to make that!

[X Factor]

And he makes a three!! Go figure...

[X Factor]

Trevon...spin cycle!!

[X Factor]

Jalen's worst game of the year

[X Factor]

Macura...butter!

[X Factor]

Myles! Mack rolls his eyes at the wild turnover.

[Masterofreality]

Gawd, what the hell has happened to Myles Davis? C'mon kid! Rally back!! We Love ya!

[smileyy]

Jalen's worst game of the year

Jalen's looking for something that's not there. I think he wants to dunk on someone's head...but its not quite there. The drop-step lay-in was a nice move. Would love to see more of that.

[smileyy]

Myles! Mack rolls his eyes at the wild turnover.


That was a great camera shot.

[XU-XHI]

Only thing that can beat us is turnovers and taking bad shots.

[GoMuskies]

Why not Austin if Dee has to come out?

[sirthought]

Love Macura's confidence, but he's taking shots that the others aren't ready for. Need better shots.

[XMuskieFTW]

And ooooooone

[X Factor]

We needed that big time!

[GoMuskies]

Hopefully that and 1 finishes them.

[Masterofreality]

Myyyyyyyyyylllessssss. Paging Myles.

[XU-XHI]

Finally Jalen learns to pass the ball!

[Masterofreality]

Hopefully that and 1 finishes them.

if we can get two stops and another score it might.

[Masterofreality]

Just please make Free Throws. Give them no hope.

[Drew's Crew]

Score update?

I am on a plane and for some reason this is the only website working! I'm freaking out here!

[sirthought]

score update?

I am on a plane and for some reason this is the only website working! I'm freaking out here!

60-48 x

[Masterofreality]

Score update?

I am on a plane and for some reason this is the only website working! I'm freaking out here!

60-48 6:30 to go.

[paulxu]

Can NOT afford prevent offense. Please, please do not play that with this team.

[XU-XHI]

I basket by the Stain.

[smileyy]

Biiiiig basket by Stain to finish that possession.

[Masterofreality]

Trevon, GET on the FLOOR!

[X Factor]

Box out Trevon!

[paulxu]

How can I hurry the clock up.

[X Factor]

Myles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LadyMuskie]

65-50

[paulxu]

God, please don't play sloppy these last 4 minutes. Anything but that.

[GoMuskies]

That sort of alley oop was epic.

[Drew's Crew]

Thanks for the score updates - keep em coming please!!

[LadyMuskie]

67-52

[GoMuskies]

Thanks for the score updates - keep em coming please!!

Turn off your computer and go to sleep. Rest up for Saturday. This one's history.

[X Factor]

Love that Dee is getting rest in the second half.

[Masterofreality]

Really good defense/offense sub there with LA jr for Dee.

[LadyMuskie]

Turn off your computer and go to sleep. Rest up for Saturday. This one's history.

WHY??????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????? Have we learned nothing all season? Never call it a win until the buzzer sounds.

[smileyy]

That sort of alley oop was epic.

Down 15, 4 minutes to go...a turnover there would have been...something really special.

[Masterofreality]

That sort of alley oop was epic.

I'd call that an "Alley Poop".

[smileyy]

Whoa. The Reebok Pump is back? Am I back in 3rd grade?

[XU-XHI]

It's all about making throws and no turnovers at this point.

[D-West & PO-Z]

STAIN TRAIN with utter domination!!!!!

[XU-XHI]

Game over, not even pressuring

[paulxu]

Please stop sloppy play. Thank you.

Bump.

Put your foot on their throat.

[Masterofreality]

Can we ever make 2 FT's in a row?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Myles finally saw one go down too!

[X Factor]

Defense has improved so much over the last 2 months.

[paulxu]

Can we ever make 2 FT's in a row?

No.

[Masterofreality]

Aaaaand, we played a ZONE for 35 minutes!!!!!

Giggity!!!!!!!!!!

[LadyMuskie]

70-54 1:26 to go

[paulxu]

Nice win Muskies! Thank you.
Matt and Dee were seniors.

[LadyMuskie]

For Drew's -

O'Mara, Randolph, et al. playing
74-54 50 secs

[novachap]

Awesome Game X, way to Go!

[paulxu]

Aaaaand, we played a ZONE for 35 minutes!!!!!

Giggity!!!!!!!!!!

Hedging only as required.

[Perma Fro]

ESPN and their panel of "experts" can go suck it.

[XU-XHI]

Yeah, Myles finds the stroke

[sirthought]

Nice win Xavier. I think it was a good defensive game plan against this Old Miss team. Good thing...it'll be a similar approach for Georgia State!

[smileyy]

Holy crap it feels good when Xavier wins an NCAA tournament game.

[Wheelhouse]

Boom

[LadyMuskie]

Nice win, Muskies!!

Love Mack's comment about the so-called "experts"!

[smileyy]

Holy crap Chris Mack. I can't stop laughing.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Holy crap Chris Mack. I can't stop laughing.

So good!

[paulxu]

This team is fun to watch.

[Masterofreality]

Ha!!!!!!!!

Nice dig at Obama and ESPN. CMack says that "We're just happy that we're allowed to still be in the Bracket". "Everybody had us losing to BYU".

[X Factor]

I love it!! Mack wins another NCAA tournament game.

Great job boys!! Get one Saturday and we're in the Sweet 16!

[smileyy]

Sideline reporter: "Is this the pace you want to play going forward?"
Mack: "I didn't even know we were allowed to move forward, with all the experts picking BYU to beat us...I'm just glad we're still allowed to be in the bracket"

[Drew's Crew]

What did Mack say??

[Xavier]

Don't really care what he said, just answer the question....having said that, great fucking game. Job well done Mack. We came for two. Let's goo.

[xavierj]

Myles ready to roll now. Good stuff

[xavierj]

Don't really care what he said, just answer the question....having said that, great fucking game. Job well done Mack. We came for two. Let's goo.

Relax buddy. He did. What did he get in the way of your bitch fest?

[paulxu]

2? Hell, I want the Lexus.

[JEHARDI]

So sweet, nothing better than winning in March!

[GuyFawkes38]

Awesome stuff!!! Can't wait to play Georgia State.

[Xavier]

Relax buddy. He did. What did he get in the way of your bitch fest?

Sheesh. Just didn't love it like everyone else did. Sorry?

[Drew's Crew]

Don't really care what he said, just answer the question....having said that, great fucking game. Job well done Mack. We came for two. Let's goo.

I'm confused

[GoMuskies]

Georgia State won't be easy, but I certainly feel better about our chances with them than if we had Baylor.

[Xavier]

2? Hell, I want the Lexus.

By all means, just meant came on this trip for two games, don't be content boys. Let's do this.

[xavierj]

Sheesh. Just didn't love it like everyone else did. Sorry?

Why?

[LadyMuskie]

I'm confused

Mack said: "I didn't even know we were allowed to move forward since all the experts picked BYU to beat us. I'm just glad we're allowed to still be in the bracket."

Xavier - the poster - is being a killjoy.

[xavierj]

Georgia State won't be easy, but I certainly feel better about our chances with them than if we had Baylor.

If anything xavier should dominate inside. Just need to contain the guards.

[GoMuskies]

Sheesh. Just didn't love it like everyone else did. Sorry?

I'm kind of with you. Came off a bit whiny to me.

[XUFan09]

Sideline reporter: "Is this the pace you want to play going forward?"
Mack: "I didn't even know we were allowed to move forward, with all the experts picking BYU to beat us...I'm just glad we're still allowed to be in the bracket"

I love it.

[Xavier]

Why?

I don't know, does it bother coach so much he had to bring it up. Guess I don't think its a big deal if someone picks against us?

[xavierj]

I'm kind of with you. Came off a bit whiny to me.

I say use it to get your guys to play with a chip. No big deal.

[Xavier]

Mack said: "I didn't even know we were allowed to move forward since all the experts picked BYU to beat us. I'm just glad we're allowed to still be in the bracket."

Xavier - the poster - is being a killjoy.

*and GoMuskies

[Drew's Crew]

Sideline reporter: "Is this the pace you want to play going forward?"
Mack: "I didn't even know we were allowed to move forward, with all the experts picking BYU to beat us...I'm just glad we're still allowed to be in the bracket"

That's awesome.

We seriously need a "Chris Mack Quotables" thread.

He's so candid. I love it.

[xavierj]

I don't know, does it bother coach so much he had to bring it up. Guess I don't think its a big deal if someone picks against us?

If he uses it to motivate, fine with me.

[GoMuskies]

I say use it to get your guys to play with a chip. No big deal.

I agree that it's not a big deal. I just didn't particularly like it.

[LadyMuskie]

I'm kind of with you. Came off a bit whiny to me.

I loved it. It was a giant f-you to Gottleib, all the morons at ESPN and elsewhere. The disrespect for Xavier was ridiculous in more ways than one. I have no doubt that all of that was great bulletin board material for the team.

[Xville]

Love that mack just told the so called idiot experts to eff off...good attitude to have...I like the chip on his shoulder! He should continue to use the disrespect card...it works!

[Masterofreality]

I loved it. It was a giant f-you to Gottleib, all the morons at ESPN and elsewhere. The disrespect for Xavier was ridiculous in more ways than one. I have no doubt that all of that was great bulletin board material for the team.

This!!! Use all the disrespect cards you can.

Know who's whiny? Rat Face Gottlieb- Big East hater.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Mack is going to play vs Miller in the Sweet 16, can't wait. It sure is better playing Georgia than Baylor for the next game. Matt and Dee both played a real good game......nice way to go seniors! Very exciting game to watch today.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I loved it

[GoMuskies]

Could be Matta. Or Shaka. Let's get by Hunter first, though.

[smileyy]

Mack takes a lot of crap...but man, I'm glad Xavier doesn't play basketball the way Ole Miss does. That was...uggggly.

[Xville]

Let's hold off on the miller talk. Georgia states guards are very very good...it will be a very tough game.

[waggy]

Could be Matta. Or Shaka..

They're both capable.

[xavierj]

Mack takes a lot of crap...but man, I'm glad Xavier doesn't play basketball the way Ole Miss does. That was...uggggly.

True. The game plan by ole miss was terrible. Shoot a bunch of jump shots. Made it easy thank you.

[GoMuskies]

They're both capable.

Unlike Miller, they've both been to the Final Four.

[XUFan09]

True. The game plan by ole miss was terrible. Shoot a bunch of jump shots. Made it easy thank you.
I don't think that was the plan, but they aren't a disciplined enough offense to get anything better against our defense.

[mohr5150]

What a great effort from our two seniors today. Dee and Matt played outstanding today. I was glad to see Myles hit those last two 3's to maybe shake off the slump. Jalen needs to play better. James did great work on the boards. Bluiett continues to struggle. Our defense was stellar. Great overall team win. For the record, I love Mack's comment. Play the disrespected card to motivate the team and the fan base.

[Masterofreality]

How bad was BYU's second half plan in retrospect? Just threw the game away.

But they were fun to watch!!!

[X-Fan]

I don't know, does it bother coach so much he had to bring it up. Guess I don't think its a big deal if someone picks against us?
I echo the sentiments of my peeps below...

I say use it to get your guys to play with a chip. No big deal.


I loved it. It was a giant f-you to Gottleib, all the morons at ESPN and elsewhere. The disrespect for Xavier was ridiculous in more ways than one. I have no doubt that all of that was great bulletin board material for the team.


Love that mack just told the so called idiot experts to eff off...good attitude to have...I like the chip on his shoulder! He should continue to use the disrespect card...it works!


This!!! Use all the disrespect cards you can.

Know who's whiny? Rat Face Gottlieb- Big East hater.

Freaking loved it. You can tell Mack used it as motivation for this game and tournament. Also love that Mack shows he is IN THERE with his guys. Should he have said it? Probably not, but I love that he did.

[Masterofreality]

What is even better about this is that our underclassmen, who at times today were not ready for the moment, get valuable valuable experience. The only one who looked not overwhelmed at times was JP. Trevon, Myles and even Jalen looked a bit tentative.

I expect better next game.

[X-Fan]

What a great effort from our two seniors today. Dee and Matt played outstanding today. I was glad to see Myles hit those last two 3's to maybe shake off the slump. Jalen needs to play better. James did great work on the boards. Bluiett continues to struggle. Our defense was stellar. Great overall team win. For the record, I love Mack's comment. Play the disrespected card to motivate the team and the fan base.

Yep, all of this. Coach and the team really put on a clinic today. Really stuck to their game plan, and showed great poise. Probably the most of one of the most complete games they've played all year. Now, let's beat Ga. St and get to the Sweet 16!

[paulxu]

Oh, and just btw, bite me Bilas.

[Masterofreality]

Oh, and just btw, bite me Bilas.

Did little Jay have something to say today?

[BMoreX]

Mack was great.

[XU-PA]

Props to the fans, we had the whole section behind the X bench and it was raucus! The cheer squad and band were awesome, as was Mrs Mack, the mackettes and Father Graham. An amazing time!

[waggy]

Yeah, FOX really missed their opportunity not putting the Mackettes on TV more.

[Masterofreality]

Let us all hope that the end of this thread does not mean that Glow once again disappears.

[Madfan]

Anyone know if the game is going to replayed?? I set my DVR and somehow it screwed up and I don't have the game!!!

[usfldan]

Stainbrook explains the technical around the 1:30 mark:

https://youtu.be/7Dk9PKGiLOo?t=1m32s

[LadyMuskie]

Stainbrook explains the technical around the 1:30 mark:

https://youtu.be/7Dk9PKGiLOo?t=1m32s

Ha! "He said he liked my shoes. I said I liked his shoes." I'm going to miss Stainbrook's pressers.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ha! "He said he liked my shoes. I said I liked his shoes." I'm going to miss Stainbrook's pressers.

Is that what you and brownlavender discussed in PMs? Shoes?

[Xville]

What a game from our seniors dee and stain. Everyone knows I have not been much of a dee fan but that kid played his ass off tonight as did stain. Love the senior leadership I'm really starting to see...hope we can take this to the second weekend!

[xudash]

Props to the fans, we had the whole section behind the X bench and it was raucus! The cheer squad and band were awesome, as was Mrs Mack, the mackettes and Father Graham. An amazing time!

That was a truly rewarding game. What a blast.

[LadyMuskie]

Is that what you and brownlavender discussed in PMs? Shoes?

We didn't really discuss because I didn't respond. But, more or less. He was all "Why are you such a shoe?" and then "Why are you such a booting shoe?" "What is your flip-flopping problem with shoes?" I totally feel Stain's pain. We're soul-siblings. Or whatever.