XAVIER vs MISSOURI

[MADXSTER]

1797 vs 1798

Xavier University Musketeers (1-0)
W Miami(OH) 81-72

vs Missouri Tigers (2-0)
W Wofford 83-74
W Maryland Eastern Shore 73-55

Tuesday Nov. 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Missouri
Television: FS1 with play-by-play from Joe Davis and analysis from Donny Marshall.
Radio: 55KRC-AM

[Muskie]

GoXavier.com Preview (Link (http://goxavier.com/news/2015/11/16/MBB_1116150308.aspx))

Television: FS1

Radio: 55KRC-AM with play-by-play from Xavier Hall of Famer and former Musketeer standout Joe Sunderman ('79). Analysis will be provided by Xavier Hall of Famer and XU all-time leading scorerByron Larkin ('88).

Missouri Season Preview (Link (http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/college-basketball-preview-anderson-mizzou-hope-second-time-s-a/article_ad624e62-dac5-5ba8-83d5-c558f80ac812.html))

After a dismal season that produced the program’s worst record since 1967, the worst scoring average since 1952 and 24 games lost to player suspensions, head coach Kim Anderson hopes his encore draws better reviews and, ultimately, keeps him employed at his alma mater for a third season and beyond.
There’s a striking difference with this year’s team, which tips off its regular season at 8 p.m. Friday against Wofford: These guys, players and coaches alike, appear to actually like each other.

Last Game:
Missouri beats Maryland Eastern Shore (Link (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/missouri-beats-maryland-eastern-shore-73-55-013708433--ncaab.html;_ylt=AwrC2Q5AcUpWpFMAJnhNbK5_;_ylu=X3oD MTByMHVzM20zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMzBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--))

[Muskie]

why is the game at 6:30?

[MADXSTER]

why is the game at 6:30?

Probably TV

[Muskie]

Probably TV
Stupid National TV.

At any rate, bring on the Tigers.

[XUFan09]

why is the game at 6:30?
Damn that sucks. I have class from 7 to 8:50. I was hoping it would be 7 or 7:30, so I could catch the last part, not just the first few minutes.

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[Muskie]

Damn that sucks. I have class from 7 to 8:50. I was hoping it would be 7 or 7:30 I could catch the last part, not just the first few minutes.

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I have mediation tomorrow. It was already going to be dicey about getting there. Moving it up 1/2 hour didn't help.

[STL_XUfan]

I have mediation tomorrow. It was already going to be dicey about getting there. Moving it up 1/2 hour didn't help.
Maybe everyone will be really reasonable?

[GoMuskies]

X -14

[drudy23]

What's up with some of the goofy 6:30 start times this year?

[GoMuskies]

I assume it is so they can do doubleheader with the second game starting at a reasonable time.

[sgarcia]

What's up with some of the goofy 6:30 start times this year?

Big 10 also does the 6:30/8:30 game times. Personally I think it should be 6:30/9:00 since most games are not done in 2 hours anymore and the 8:30 tip just ends up getting pushed back.

[XUFan09]

Big 10 also does the 6:30/8:30 game times. Personally I think it should be 6:30/9:00 since most games are not done in 2 hours anymore and the 8:30 tip just ends up getting pushed back.
That would be more honest, but it would decrease viewership. 8:30 sounds a lot better than 9, especially on a weekday, when someone is considering whether to watch a game.

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[bjf123]

What's up with some of the goofy 6:30 start times this year?

There are a number of posters here who complain the seats aren't full 15 minutes before tipoff. With a 6:30 start, there will be LOTS of empty seats at tipoff. I'm going to try leaving work by 4:30 to have enough time to get there by 6:30.


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[Olsingledigit]

What's up with some of the goofy 6:30 start times this year?

FS1 always shows their first game at 6:30 when they have a double header night to hopefully avoid missing the start of the 9:00 PM game.

[nasdadjr]

I don't mind I can set the DVR to record watch the first half fast forwarding through commercials and halftime and will usually catch back up with live action with 10 to 13 minutes to go in the game. Pretty nice little system there

[D-West & PO-Z]

I cant even count the times I have had to watch the entire game on DVR hours or even a day after it was on all the while avoiding the internet or giving a warning text to my friends and families to not text me about XU game. It has worked perfectly (with a lot of effort) many times, and been a disaster others. Most people think I am very weird for being able to watch a DVR'd game hours later but with the Giants and Muskies I have to at least try.

[Jesuit4Life]

Let's Go X

[GoMuskies]

Most people think I am very weird for being able to watch a DVR'd game hours later

What do they think is weird about it? I rarely watch sports live anymore. I'm not sure how anyone with a job and kids watches much of anything live.

[X-band '01]

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

Safe space for Xavier fans now open!

[D-West & PO-Z]

What do they think is weird about it? I rarely watch sports live anymore. I'm not sure how anyone with a job and kids watches much of anything live.

They think it is weird that I totally ignore the game and act like it isnt happening and watch it on DVR not knowing anything. Most people think I should follow score on phone and watch on DVR later knowing what happened. I dunno.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Man, Jalen really not handling the double teams well.

[GoMuskies]

Most people think I should follow score on phone and watch on DVR later knowing what happened. I dunno.

That's weird. Why would you watch a game when you already know what happens?!? That's very boring.

[xudash]

Where is everyone?

Reynolds has got to clean up his interior passing. It's like he assumes he has all day to make these touch passes. He has to check the floor to see what kind of spacing he actually has to execute the pass.

[RoseyMuskie]

Where is everyone?

Reynolds has got to clean up his interior passing. It's like he assumes he has all day to make these touch passes. He has to check the floor to see what kind of spacing he actually has to execute the pass.

He's going to have to learn quickly on how to pass out of double teams. Hasn't had to do that all too often with Stain.

[D-West & PO-Z]

That's weird. Why would you watch a game when you already know what happens?!? That's very boring.

Agreed.

[nasdadjr]

I can definitely tell its two young teams going at it tonight. Both teams are playing hard but it's ugly. That's the beauty of college basketball though watching how teams grow throughout the season

[RoseyMuskie]

X has to get some post touches. Everything is revolving off dribble penetration, with a fair amount of turnovers having occurred as a result.

[XfansinKy]

I can definitely tell its two young teams going at it tonight. Both teams are playing hard but it's ugly. That's the beauty of college basketball though watching how teams grow throughout the season

Agree 100%. We are capable, with our offensive weapons, of going on a big run at anytime. It will happen imo.

[D-West & PO-Z]

X has to get some post touches. Everything is revolving off dribble penetration, with a fair amount of turnovers having occurred as a result.

unfortunately every time they get it in the post to Jalen it is a turnover.

[xudash]

What do you believe the halftime adjustments will be that Chris will convey in the locker room?

[Wheelhouse]

Welp, that was pretty ugly. Our defense is not good. A lot of standing around on offense. I'm not sure how we scored 37 points. Anyway, it's early. I expect a much better 2nd half. There's always going to be bad stretches this early in the season.

[RoseyMuskie]

First Half Positives:

-Myles, when attacking the rim.
-Macura displaying his microwave tendencies.
-Farr's rebounding.

Negatives
-Turnovers
-Lack of post presence on offensive end
-Reynolds

[xu82]

What do you believe the halftime adjustments will be that Chris will convey in the locker room?

Hit the INside of the net, not the OUTside of the rim? Oh, and maybe stop the ball penetration?

A lot of poor shots taken, but I don't know what it's supposed to look like when we go inside. So far, not so good.

[Wheelhouse]

I love the energy that Myles and Macura bring.

[Wheelhouse]

Farr is rebounding his fanny off this game.

[letskeepitreal]

Better D this half but we gotta get more O from the bigs

[nasdadjr]

When the game slows down for sumner he is going to be a monster. This years team looks to have infinitely more length than last years team. Loved dee and stain but they didn't exactly play long on the defensive end.

[Xville]

I think we are going to have a pretty good team this year but there are two things I'm concerned with when we start playing some really good teams.

1.) Perimeter defense...frankly it's terrible. Good teams are going to destroy us offensively if this does not improve.

2.) Offensive production in the frontcourt. Luckily Farr and Reynolds have both had one good game and one bad one each separately. What's concerning is if they both have a few bad ones on the same night....these guys need to become more consistent throughout the season.

[xudash]

James earned his keep this evening.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Yeah big game from Farr when badly needed it.

Trevon huge too.

[Xavgrad08]

James Farr was a man tonight. I thought Bluiett and Macura played well. Myles Davis did a nice job driving the basketball. Larry Austin has very active hands on defense. As mentioned we have to get more from Reynolds. We have a lot to improve on, but this team has a high ceiling.

[sirthought]

Good second game to watch. Not a complete game by anyone tonight by far. But collectively we have some great parts that will be hard to slow down by a lot of teams.

I think a lot of the fouls on Reynolds and Farr were pretty weak, but at the same time I think this team really needs to focus on fundamental positioning when they square up to their man. Too much rushing and bumping automatically.

I guess I'm still confused about when Mack can and can't call a timeout, as he clearly called one during the middle of a play starting in motion.

[D-West & PO-Z]

JP with the quietest 16 points, I was shocked he had that many. Maybe I just wasnt paying good attention.

[xu82]

JP with the quietest 16 points, I was shocked he had that many. Maybe I just wasnt paying good attention.

No, you're not alone. I liked what I saw, but the point total surprises me. But then, that's how he does his thing.

[X-band '01]

Good second game to watch. Not a complete game by anyone tonight by far. But collectively we have some great parts that will be hard to slow down by a lot of teams.

I think a lot of the fouls on Reynolds and Farr were pretty weak, but at the same time I think this team really needs to focus on fundamental positioning when they square up to their man. Too much rushing and bumping automatically.

I guess I'm still confused about when Mack can and can't call a timeout, as he clearly called one during the middle of a play starting in motion.

Mack himself is no longer allowed to call a timeout when the ball is in play. Someone on the floor has to call it instead.

[XMuskieFTW]

Mediocre first half, great second half. All without our our predicted best player. I'm happy with tonight and love Farr's rebounding. It's unreal how good it is. Reynolds seems to play good games after he has very bad ones like this so let's hope for that.

[gladdenguy]

Mediocre first half, great second half. All without our our predicted best player. I'm happy with tonight and love Farr's rebounding. It's unreal how good it is. Reynolds seems to play good games after he has very bad ones like this so let's hope for that.

Gonna need Jalen bad on Friday. If Michigan has a weak spot it is definitely down low. Gonna be quite the test on Friday. Great chance for a solid win. On the road. Top 25 opponent. Loss doesn't hurt anything but a win would be unbelievable to keep in the pocket come March.

[bobbiemcgee]

Again, looked like we took off about putting in the 1-3-1. Should we be playing it more? We have a pretty porous man to man right now.

[sirthought]

Again, looked like we took off about putting in the 1-3-1. Should we be playing it more? We have a pretty porous man to man right now.

You might be right. I bet Mack doesn't want to lead with it though, as he probably wants them to keep working at man to man.

[GIMMFD]

again, looked like we took off about putting in the 1-3-1. Should we be playing it more? We have a pretty porous man to man right now.

it's gonna be our mindf*** trick against michigan guys!!

[xu82]

You might be right. I bet Mack doesn't want to lead with it though, as he probably wants them to keep working at man to man.

I'm pretty confident your correct, but that's one disadvantage of having younger AND bigger guys. Hopefully it all gels sooner rather than later.

[bobbiemcgee]

I was thinking ahead to the "foot speed" guys in the BE and this team trying to stay in front of them.

[xu82]

I was thinking ahead to the "foot speed" guys in the BE and this team trying to stay in front of them.

Agreed, I've been saying that since the end of last season. Long is great, but you have to stay in front of them to play man effectively.

[sirthought]

Looking over the team stats it's obvious our rebounding and second chance shots played a major role in the win, not to mention MU sending us to the line a bunch.

But their FG % and attempts was really too high for us to win without that. The scary part is Reynolds and Farr won't always be out rebounding their opponent, so the man to man really DOES need to improve greatly.

We need to shoot for getting teams at 40% or lower.

[bobbiemcgee]

JP with the quietest 16 points, I was shocked he had that many. Maybe I just wasnt paying good attention.

5 guys in double figs.

[sirthought]

Wow, I don't even remember London in the game, but it says here he got two rebounds in four minutes. At least he contributed a little tonight. Hope he's fighting harder in practice. We'll need his height as the season moves along.

[xu82]

Wow, I don't even remember London in the game, but it says here he got two rebounds in four minutes. At least he contributed a little tonight. Hope he's fighting harder in practice. We'll need his height as the season moves along.

I love the idea of the mismatches he could create, but I see O'Mara as taking most of those minutes based upon what we will need.

[Caveat]

Did anyone else find it really odd that there was a pre-game "Moment of Silence / Reflection" for the student protests at Mizzou but not one for the people killed in the terrorist attacks in France last week? Seemed extremely tone deaf by the university.

[fellahmuskie]

I believe they mentioned Paris right before the national anthem, but there was no moment of silence, you are correct.

[xu82]

Did anyone else find it really odd that there was a pre-game "Moment of Silence / Reflection" for the student protests at Mizzou but not one for the people killed in the terrorist attacks in France last week? Seemed extremely tone deaf by the university.

I hesitate to answer as I didn't see it, but there was one true targedy, and then there were a few mean people. Both suck, but there's no comparison. I feel bad for the people who are so stupid that they were upset that Paris took the attention away from them. That's sad.

[waggy]

it's gonna be our mindf*** trick against michigan guys!!


It's always been Beilein's base defense. Hell, he might've invented it.

[waggy]

Did anyone else find it really odd that there was a pre-game "Moment of Silence / Reflection" for the student protests at Mizzou but not one for the people killed in the terrorist attacks in France last week? Seemed extremely tone deaf by the university.


This really happened?

[GoMuskies]

Did anyone else find it really odd that there was a pre-game "Moment of Silence / Reflection" for the student protests at Mizzou but not one for the people killed in the terrorist attacks in France last week? Seemed extremely tone deaf by the university.


Maybe Mizzou's players threatened to boycott the game absent the moment of silence.

[waggy]

And D'Artagnan is french.

Dumbasses.

[coasterville95]

Well, they had one for France before the Lauren Hill Tipoff Classic. I'm trying to think when that happened on Friday, was there one before the Miami game?

If not, then yeah, they do really look bad to mention Missouri and not France. Sorry if I sound insensitive, but a few upset students does not warrant the Moment of Silence in comparison to 100' s killed in a string of terrorist attacks. I know if affected our opponent, and there is precedent when we had one before a Creighton game that occurred right after a shopping mall massacare in Omaha, but again Death and hurt feelings are not even near the same,

[waggy]

Everyone needs to have a moment of silence for the general loss of common sense.

[coasterville95]

Waggy - Maybe France didn't pay Xavier enough coin for a Moment of Silence. (Referring of course, to the expose that all those heart warming "Soldier of the Game" or "Military Tributes" during pro sports are NOT out of the patriotic goodwill of the team, but are bought and paid for by the US Military just like any other advertising spot.

Then again it is also a case of agonizing over "Getting the misery right": (paraphrase of Evita) - What, how often, and how long is appropriate and proper?

But in this case, with it still hot news, it was glaringly missing. I think I had read about France on Social Media either right before or during the game on Friday, and later in the game when the Fox 19 News spot started up on the ribbon board with the words "Breaking News" against a red background, I was thinking they were going to break into the game to announce it.

Did anybody see the Bengals tribute last night (besides me)?

[SkyWalker]

Did anyone else find it really odd that there was a pre-game "Moment of Silence / Reflection" for the student protests at Mizzou but not one for the people killed in the terrorist attacks in France last week? Seemed extremely tone deaf by the university.

Yes I did. I heard this announcement just as I got to my seat. I believe they said the Xavier Student Body had asked for a moment of silence to show solidarity with the students at Missouri. I also think it was the briefest moment of silence I ever heard.

[XfansinKy]

Sure hope Farr has me eating crow all season. Great job!

[Pete Delkus]

We need our guards to to a better job working the ball inside-out vs. just working around the perimeter. In saying this, the few times Reynolds got the ball his was very ineffective, including a bonehead skip pass that was picked off.

I know he won't be Stain in the post overnight, but this team will be at its best when they have a real low-post scoring threat consistently to accompany their talented, but ball-hawkish guards.

[xumuskies08]

Quick question, the students didn't ever chant "overrated" tonight did they? Two different Mizzou fans on Twitter are convinced they did. I 99% sure they misheard the traditional "Father Graham" chant, but thought I'd ask here.

[XMuskieFTW]

Quick question, the students didn't ever chant "overrated" tonight did they? Two different Mizzou fans on Twitter are convinced they did. I 99% sure they misheard the traditional "Father Graham" chant, but thought I'd ask here.

Overrated? As in they're not as good as Hawaii, they are more on par with the Citadel? Maybe they should protest chants they thought they heard cause they're mean.

[Pete Delkus]

"Father Graham" is always confused for "overrated".

[GIMMFD]

It's always been Beilein's base defense. Hell, he might've invented it.

Haha yeah I know, a poor joke really, being from West Virginia I loved the 1-3-1 with Herber, Gansey, Pittsnogle, etc. However, I think it could still be beneficial for us, even if Michigan sees it every practice, as for the pure fact that we're different than the Michigan team. Different players, different match-ups etc. I could see us turning to it if the man to man keeps getting torched like it has been the first two games.

[xu82]

Quick question, the students didn't ever chant "overrated" tonight did they? Two different Mizzou fans on Twitter are convinced they did. I 99% sure they misheard the traditional "Father Graham" chant, but thought I'd ask here.

I'm not sure, but I think they should all go on a hunger strike until the official version doesn't offend the poor little people. People may have said mean things, so they must pretend to stick to the plan to starve (until, ya know, maybe a few days go by and it gets serious).

[Pete Delkus]

Did JP have to renounce his white privilege?

[coasterville95]

It was definitely the standard Father Graham chant which took place during a Mizzou time out

[XfansinKy]

I just found out of all the guys in my department, I have to go in early this morning to work. I know someone on here has to have a little pull with Xavier University. I really feel I need a moment of silence because I feel I was singled out because of my engineering background.

[bleedXblue]

Sure hope Farr has me eating crow all season. Great job!

He did all of that last night without launching a 3 PT shot.

We're so much better when James rebounds and plays closer to the basket.

[bleedXblue]

We need our guards to to a better job working the ball inside-out vs. just working around the perimeter. In saying this, the few times Reynolds got the ball his was very ineffective, including a bonehead skip pass that was picked off.

I know he won't be Stain in the post overnight, but this team will be at its best when they have a real low-post scoring threat consistently to accompany their talented, but ball-hawkish guards.

Agreed...but Jalen needs to work much, much harder to establish good low post position. He's catching the ball 10+ feet from the basket too often.

[xuwin]

Mediocre first half, great second half. All without our our predicted best player. I'm happy with tonight and love Farr's rebounding. It's unreal how good it is. Reynolds seems to play good games after he has very bad ones like this so let's hope for that.

I'm very concerned with Jalen's defense. It has been very poor in both games so far against teams with no inside presence. What will we do when we play teams with strong big men that can score?

[bleedXblue]

Has anyone noticed Macuras' offensive efficiency so far? It has to be off the charts. He's making great decisions and looks to me to be ready to contribute at a higher level. The question becomes, who's minutes does he get?

[xeus]

Yes I did. I heard this announcement just as I got to my seat. I believe they said the Xavier Student Body had asked for a moment of silence to show solidarity with the students at Missouri. I also think it was the briefest moment of silence I ever heard.

I'm really glad I missed this. How ridiculous. I would have booed.


I 99% sure they misheard the traditional "Father Graham" chant, but thought I'd ask here.

And speaking of ridiculous, can Fr. Graham PLEASE stop with the creepy sweater-vest strip tease?

[sgarcia]

Has anyone noticed Macuras' offensive efficiency so far? It has to be off the charts. He's making great decisions and looks to me to be ready to contribute at a higher level. The question becomes, who's minutes does he get?

I don't think he gets anyone's minutes at this point. He's played 21 and 22 minutes respectively and I don't think anyone has warranted losing minutes 2 games into the season.

[xeus]

Anyone know what's up with Kaiser Gates playing 10 minutes vs. Miami, and 0 minutes last night?

[xu82]

JP has shown great offensive instincts, and I wish he'd share some of that with Jalen.

[TUclutch]

Didn't read back through the thread completely, but was anyone else annoyed with the ridiculous moment of silence for mizzou? Their protests were based on very little evidence, if any. Complete joke. Especially the kid complaining about health insurance costs for grad students when his dad makes over 6 million a year

[ballyhoohoo]

Was there a group of students protesting in front of cintas? I didn't care enough to walk over and look

[xu82]

Didn't read back through the thread completely, but was anyone else annoyed with the ridiculous moment of silence for mizzou? Their protests were based on very little evidence, if any. Complete joke. Especially the kid complaining about health insurance costs for grad students when his dad makes over 6 million a year

I'm glad I missed that, because I would have been very annoyed. Someone else said they would have booed. There's your recap.

I'd have been more interested in taking up a collection for the people who lost their jobs over what appears to be a bunch of whiney nonsense.

[JTG]

College kids are increasingly becoming a bunch of whiney self absorbed idiots, that take offense to everything. It's probably a product of the helicopter parents that hover over their kids, making sure they are never offended. I have half a mind to market a shirt on college campuses with the school logo, and the phrase, " We're all a bunch of whiney pussies "

[MADXSTER]

College kids are increasingly becoming a bunch of whiney self absorbed idiots, that take offense to everything. It's probably a product of the helicopter parents that hover over their kids, making sure they are never offended. I have half a mind to market a shirt on college campuses with the school logo, and the phrase, " We're all a bunch of whiney pussies "

I'm guessing that you are not in marketing. Just a hunch.

[bleedXblue]

I don't think he gets anyone's minutes at this point. He's played 21 and 22 minutes respectively and I don't think anyone has warranted losing minutes 2 games into the season.

I wouldn't call it "losing" minutes......as much as I would call it, "how in the hell do I get my best players on the court more" to help us win.

[GoMuskies]

"how in the hell do I get my best players on the court more"

Feed the Studs for short.

[LA Muskie]

Has anyone noticed Macuras' offensive efficiency so far? It has to be off the charts. He's making great decisions and looks to me to be ready to contribute at a higher level. The question becomes, who's minutes does he get?

Right now, Remy's. Mainly because he has been as bad as JP has been good.


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[xuwin]

Anyone know what's up with Kaiser Gates playing 10 minutes vs. Miami, and 0 minutes last night?

I think Mack wanted to see what London could do.

[Caveat]

I think Mack wanted to see what London could do.

Also a good bet that their practice time will dictate a lot of their on-court minutes. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Mack's response to this question would be that Gates didn't go as hard in practice this week as he needs to and/or that London really went hard and earned minutes.

[xu82]

Right now, Remy's. Mainly because he has been as bad as JP has been good.


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Remy shoots a bit much for my taste. I haven't checked the stats, but that cockeyed shooting stance just bugs me. I wouldn't care if he shot lights out!

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Michigan has shooters. The 1-3-1 works great against teams that don't shoot well. I predict more man-to-man Friday.


it's gonna be our mindf*** trick against michigan guys!!

[XUFan09]

Anyone know what's up with Kaiser Gates playing 10 minutes vs. Miami, and 0 minutes last night?
There were fewer minutes available to a third-string guy in a tighter game, and this time they went to Makinde instead. I'm willing to bet will see some big swings in minutes between those two from game to game but the sum of both of their minutes won't vary as much.

That said, it wouldn't surprise me if neither of them played against Michigan.

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[MuskieXU]

Thought we struggled in the first half and played better in the 2nd. I posted some thoughts on my blog, along with a few highlights since god knows we can not get any through ESPN. See below. Also, if posting blogs is not allowed or discouraged let me know and I will refrain from doing so in the future.

Heres a preview of some positive notes I posted through 2 games.

Sumner has shown ability to blow past defenders and this has allowed him to draw fouls at a rate of 10.4 per 40 minutes played, good for 23rd nationally. With the new rules I expect to see him continue to draw fouls and if he can hit FTs we should be able to pick up some easy points here.

Continuing the theme of free throws, this team should have a fantastic percentage (~80% so far.) This could benefit us greatly if referees continue to call fouls at a similar rate.

Macuras short bursts of offense have earned him the 35th best Offensive Rating in the nation.

Farr is top 50 in the nation in Offensive rebounding percentage (28th) and defensive rebounding percentage (46th.)

http://musketeermusings.com/2015/11/18/xavier-vs-missouri/

[paulxu]

Muskie, check out that header.

[Masterofreality]

Fvkkz
Thought we struggled in the first half and played better in the 2nd. I posted some thoughts on my blog, along with a few highlights since god knows we can not get any through ESPN. See below. Also, if posting blogs is not allowed or discouraged let me know and I will refrain from doing so in the future.sa

Heres a preview of some positive notes I posted through 2 games.

Sumner has shown ability to blow past defenders and this has allowed him to draw fouls at a rate of 10.4 per 40 minutes played, good for 23rd nationally. With the new rules I expect to see him continue to draw fouls and if he can hit FTs we should be able to pick up some easy points here.

Continuing the theme of free throws, this team should have a fantastic percentage (~80% so far.) This could benefit us greatly if referees continue to call fouls at a similar rate.

Macuras short bursts of offense have earned him the 35th best Offensive Rating in the nation.

Farr is top 50 in the nation in Offensive rebounding percentage (28th) and defensive rebounding percentage (46th.)

http://musketeermusings.com/2015/11/18/xavier-vs-missouri/

Sweet Blog, brother....and love the gif highlights. I recomend this "work in progress" to everyone- starting from the awesome header.

This is quality work people!!!! Hope U can someday get paid, MuskieXU.

[MuskieXU]

Fvkkz

Sweet Blog, brother....and love the gif highlights. I recomend this "work in progress" to everyone- starting from the awesome header.

This is quality work people!!!! Hope U can someday get paid, MuskieXU.

I appreciate the high praise, thanks for checking it out!

[bjf123]

Must have been a lot of bitching about the 6:30 tip off time. I got an email survey asking about the time, parking, traffic, etc.


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[ballyhoohoo]

Must have been a lot of bitching about the 6:30 tip off time. I got an email survey asking about the time, parking, traffic, etc.


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Part of it is the people whole run the ropes at the parking pass lot in the Kroger lot just decide to open it up at 655 and pass holders get screwed

[coasterville95]

That was my read on it when I got my survey invite, and read the introduction. I'm guessing the school didn't like the 6:30 tip time either, but as they said start times are dictated by the Big East, whom of course gets them from Fox Sports.

Xavier probably wants to be able to have documented evidence to present when they make their case that 6:30 is a bad idea.

Marketing - sending out surveys that we already know what the answers will be.