XAVIER vs CREIGHTON

[MADXSTER]

1955 vs 1956

#5 Xavier University Musketeers (21-2) RPI 7, SOS 39, KENPOM 18
W Miami(OH) 81-72
W Missouri 78-66
W Michigan 86-70
W NKU 78-66
W Alabama 64-45
W USC 87-77
W _ayton 90-61
W Western Kentucky 95-64
W Wright State 90-55
W Cincinnati 65-55
W Auburn 85-61
W Wake Forest 78-70
L Villanova 95-64
W Butler 88-69
W St Johns 74-66
W DePaul 84-64
W Marquette 74-66
L Georgetown 81-72
W Seton Hall 84-76
W Providence 75-68
W DePaul 86-65
W St John's 90-83
W Marquette 90-82

vs Creighton Blue Jays (15-9) RPI 100, SOS 109, KENPOM 46

W Texas Southern 93-70
W UTSA 103-78
L Indiana 86-65
W Rutgers 85-75
W Umass 97-76
W Western Illinois 97-67
L Arizona St 79-77
L Loyola Chicago 68-65
W Nebraska 83-67
W IUPUI 90-65
L Oklahoma 87-74
W North Texas 105-82
W Coppin St 102-77
W St John's 80-70
L Villanova 85-71
W Georgetown 79-66
W Seton Hall 82-67
L Providence 50-48
W Depaul 91-80
W Butler 72-64
L Georgetown 74-73
L Seton Hall 75-65
L Villanova 83-58
W DePaul 88-66

Location: At Creighton
Tuesday Feb 9th 2016 at 8PM est
Television: CBSS
Radio: 700WLW-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 scorer Byron Larkin ('88).

[xubrew]

Creighton is a home court hero. They're nowhere near the NCAA Tournament, but they're capable of beating top 25 teams at home. Games like this are dangerous because it's the kind of game that defines their season. It's a chance for a high water mark for a team that probably isn't going dancing, and they're going to come out like it's their "Super Bowl."

We cannot sleepwalk through this, or we'll be put to sleep rather early. High rankings come with big bullseyes.

[XU3232]

I have a bad feeling that Creighton is just going to shoot lights out this game... partially because our defense will allow them open looks from outside. Sure hope I'm wrong!

[X-band '01]

Creighton is a home court hero. They're nowhere near the NCAA Tournament, but they're capable of beating top 25 teams at home. Games like this are dangerous because it's the kind of game that defines their season. It's a chance for a high water mark for a team that probably isn't going dancing, and they're going to come out like it's their "Super Bowl."

We cannot sleepwalk through this, or we'll be put to sleep rather early. High rankings come with big bullseyes.

They did win at Seton Hall, FWIW. Quite handily, too. They just haven't been the same team since their meltdown at Georgetown.

#IMadeAFunny

[XUMIOH12]

i'm not overly concerned with Creighton's 3 point shooting abilities, but it might be one of those games where if they get hot from 3 they win, but if they dont than we should win pretty handily.

[xufan2434]

i'm not overly concerned with Creighton's 3 point shooting abilities, but it might be one of those games where if they get hot from 3 they win, but if they dont than we should win pretty handily.

Agreed. It's not the Wragge and McDermott teams that's for sure, but in their own building I wouldn't be shocked if they shot 50% or better. They're going to be up for this game so hopefully the X players are too. Can't imagine they would for a game on the road but is there any talk about resting Farr? Not that we'll win handily without him, but I'd rather him be healthy for the rest of the season

[XMuskieFTW]

Seeing X -1.5 right now. A bit surprised that it isn't more like 4. Creighton is tough at home though.

[GoMuskies]

Seeing X -1.5 right now.


Makes sense to me. I think this game is a complete coinflip.

[D-West & PO-Z]

No. 6 Xavier at Creighton (Omaha, Nebraska), 8 p.m., CBSSN, Tuesday: The Bluejays are tough at home, but the Musketeers have Villanova and first place in the Big East in their sights. Don’t bet against a team fighting to keep pace.

Prediction: Xavier 73, Creighton 72.

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/111150/weekday-predictions-sooners-cool-off-surging-longhorns

[GoMuskies]

Prediction: Xavier 73, Creighton 72.



So they're saying take Creighton and the points.

[Nigel Tufnel]

I'm seeing X -1. Yuck. That line tells me Vegas is backing the Bluejays. Pretty sure that line will entice a lot of X bets. If the line doesn't go up a couple points...yuck. Course, Vegas doesn't always back the right horse. They did last night though....and X/Creighton is a blip on the radar compared to what they likely brought in last night.

[bobbiemcgee]

Everything you could possibly want to know about this game:

http://www.gocreighton.com/news/2016/2/8/MBB_0208162957.aspx

[XMuskieFTW]

Everything you could possibly want to know about this game:

http://www.gocreighton.com/news/2016/2/8/MBB_0208162957.aspx

That was too much info. It hurt.

[mid major]

Everything you could possibly want to know about this game:

http://www.gocreighton.com/news/2016/2/8/MBB_0208162957.aspx

When you said "everything" I didn't think you meant "everything".

[UCGRAD4X]

Everything you could possibly want to know about this game:

http://www.gocreighton.com/news/2016/2/8/MBB_0208162957.aspx

Yeah, who knew that some people actually call Maurice Watson Jr...(wait for it)...Maurice?

[American X]

Everything you could possibly want to know about this game:

http://www.gocreighton.com/news/2016/2/8/MBB_0208162957.aspx

They encourage fans to wear Abide t-shirts? They are, like, the coolest fans in the country, man.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71hnzADeXgL._UX385_.jpg



Yeah, who knew that some people actually call Maurice Watson Jr...(wait for it)...Maurice?

Ask waggy or MOR for the reference.

[GoMuskies]

I had no idea Eddie Sutton coached at Creighton. And I definitely enjoyed the most wins by a Big East team since 2000-01 stat.

[XUMIOH12]

that has to be literally every piece of information available for this game.

[atljar]

Yeah, who knew that some people actually call Maurice Watson Jr...(wait for it)...Maurice?

♪ I sure don't want to hurt no one ♪

[muskiefan82]

Yeah, who knew that some people actually call Maurice Watson Jr...(wait for it)...Maurice?

Those people speak with the pompitous of love. And yes, pompitous has no meaning.

[Masterofreality]

Verrrrrry cold here in the midlands today. Let's hope that cold freezes the Blue Jay's wings...and prayers from 3. Doubt we'll play much zone tonight. Maybe why CMack has played so much man the last few games. Had to get it in shape for match ups like this.

I'm just going to drive around Omaha today looking for Warren Schmidt's house..and his RV. Don't care about seeing a naked Roberta Hertzel though. *Cue obscure movie references*

[Emp]

[QUOTE=American X;537864]They encourage fans to wear Abide t-shirts? They are, like, the coolest fans in the country, man.

[IMG]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71hnzADeXgL._UX385_.jpg[

Er, I think it's the band Abide, something about a song......?

[GoMuskies]

Verrrrrry cold here in the midlands today. Let's hope that cold freezes the Blue Jay's wings...and prayers from 3. Doubt we'll play much zone tonight. Maybe why CMack has played so much man the last few games. Had to get it in shape for match ups like this.

Enjoy Omaha. The arena is fantastic, and the downtown area around it (near the CWS baseball stadium too) is also pretty nice.

[Masterofreality]

Enjoy Omaha. The arena is fantastic, and the downtown area around it (near the CWS baseball stadium too) is also pretty nice.

Yep. I like Omaha. Been here a few times before and always had a nice time...but first time to a Creighton game. Chalk up another Xavier game arena venue to the list.

By the way..where to park and how much?

[GoMuskies]

We stayed at the hotel that is connected by a walkway to the arena. I'm not sure if they had paid event parking or not, but there are a number of parking garages down there.

[Masterofreality]

We stayed at the hotel that is connected by a walkway to the arena. I'm not sure if they had paid event parking or not, but there are a number of parking garages down there.

Street parking available? Hate being stuck in a garage after the game.

[GoMuskies]

Now you're getting deeper into Omaha details than my knowledge goes. I'm sure there's street parking right in the business district, but the arena is a bit north of that area. Probably a fine walk in a month....but not so much on February 9th.

[SemajParlor]

Trap game signals are wayyy up.

[SemajParlor]

Seeing X -1.5 right now. A bit surprised that it isn't more like 4. Creighton is tough at home though.

I bet you a lot of people have that same thought. Vegas is licking it's chops.

[flatspat]

Yep. I like Omaha. Been here a few times before and always had a nice time...but first time to a Creighton game. Chalk up another Xavier game arena venue to the list.

By the way..where to park and how much?

Have been to Century Link and TD Stadium. Both very nice venues. Parking lot right next to Century Link and around it. It was $10 last year when I went to Creighton game and CWS this past summer. You can park on street near arena

[XMuskieFTW]

I bet you a lot of people have that same thought. Vegas is licking it's chops.

The line actually moved to even, but then bounced back to X -1.5

[SemajParlor]

The line actually moved to even, but then bounced back to X -1.5

Wow I missed that. Interesting.

[GIMMFD]

This game makes me nervous, I really hope they don't shoot lights out from the 3, and our man to man significantly improves. It's a tough venue to get a win, but it's a place we should get a win in order to be considered an elite team this year. Guess we'll see what happens at game time.

[zanesxu]

This game makes me nervous, I really hope they don't shoot lights out from the 3, and our man to man significantly improves. It's a tough venue to get a win, but it's a place we should get a win in order to be considered an elite team this year. Guess we'll see what happens at game time.

this is going to be true for every away game from here on... we're every team's best chance to get a marquee win. good prep for March...

[xudash]

This game makes me nervous, I really hope they don't shoot lights out from the 3, and our man to man significantly improves. It's a tough venue to get a win, but it's a place we should get a win in order to be considered an elite team this year. Guess we'll see what happens at game time.

It is a tough place to win - big, loud and passionate crowd for sure.

BUT, I was truly rather stunned at the environment at the Providence away game, and in a very prideful, positive way for the Big East. That place was shaking. I know it doesn't make much sense to compare a single game that already took place to a next future game, but, at least when it comes to sustaining focus and composure, I'm not too worried about this Xavier team's ability to do both.

They're sufficiently battle tested at this point.

[nuts4xu]

I don't like the fact we have to play these hay seeds twice in a 7 game span, but f**k it. I like our chances tonight, and would love to see us play well from start to finish.

It will be a war, but I feel we will pummel the snot out of them tonight.

[Masterofreality]

Have been to Century Link and TD Stadium. Both very nice venues. Parking lot right next to Century Link and around it. It was $10 last year when I went to Creighton game and CWS this past summer. You can park on street near arena

Thanks Brother!!!

[Masterofreality]

this is going to be true for every away game from here on... we're every team's best chance to get a marquee win. good prep for March...

When you're Top 5 in the Country you're not sneaking into town with no hubbub...you're not sneaking up on anyone either. :lmao:

Expect the other team's best then beat them off with a stick.

[SemajParlor]

It is a tough place to win - big, loud and passionate crowd for sure.

BUT, I was truly rather stunned at the environment at the Providence away game, and in a very prideful, positive way for the Big East. That place was shaking. I know it doesn't make much sense to compare a single game that already took place to a next future game, but, at least when it comes to sustaining focus and composure, I'm not too worried about this Xavier team's ability to do both.

They're sufficiently battle tested at this point.

I've posted this a handful of times now, but really can't say enough about how loud that place was that night. One of the loudest environments I've ever been in. Agreed, if they can win there, I don't see a problem anywhere else.

[zanesxu]

When you're Top 5 in the Country you're not sneaking into town with no hubbub...you're not sneaking up on anyone either. :lmao:

Expect the other team's best then beat them off with a stick.

you got it... this is about leveling up expectations... let's hope we're lucky enough to experience these #goodproblems as part of the norm...

[muskiefan82]

I want to feel the same feeling tonight that I felt when X beat the frak out of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I want that kind of statement for the next two games. BE ELITE. BE TOP 5.

[section202jay]

Bluejays fan here. Omaha native. I have been lurking and read some interesting comments. Thought I'd add a bit coming from the other side's perspective for you:

1. In my opinion, your team is a bad matchup for us. You are tall at pretty much every position. I think our centers Groselle and Hanson can more than hold their own against your big guys. However, it is our guards that will have the most troubles I'm guessing.

2. There are some fellow Creighton fans who will disagree with me, but I don't think our homecourt is nearly as intimidating as it should be. The arena itself doesn't hold sound well. So while there's 17,000+ fans there, it's not some raucous venue like Viejas Arena. It can get loud, but it won't be for 40 minutes.

3. It is Abide night, which is a nonprofit organization here in the Omaha area that restores homes in underprivileged neighborhoods. They have heavy ties with Creighton as former player Josh Dotzler & his father I believe are founders. They pass our shirts that say "better together" on them and pass around donation buckets.

4. Any Xavier fans attending might want to try parking in Lot D. That is where we park every single game and it's fine. Parking is $8. Afterwards, try Old Mattress Factory, Liberty Tavern or Blatt Beer & Table for drinks and food. All are walking distance and you can leave your car in the lot and retrieve it just fine afterwards.

5. I don't think any Creighton fan is thinking of this game as our "Super Bowl" as some have mentioned. Every Big East team that we play we consider it a good game to go to. We aren't expecting ourselves to make the NCAA Tournament so I think most fans will just being going to the game tonight and wanting to enjoy it. While it would be a great win tonight, there's not some desperate attitude to get a win tonight.

Have fun, enjoy watching. I'll be there, so glad I don't have to listen to John Rothstein at the half.

[Masterofreality]

Bluejays fan here. Omaha native. I have been lurking and read some interesting comments. Thought I'd add a bit coming from the other side's perspective for you:

1. In my opinion, your team is a bad matchup for us. You are tall at pretty much every position. I think our centers Groselle and Hanson can more than hold their own against your big guys. However, it is our guards that will have the most troubles I'm guessing.

2. There are some fellow Creighton fans who will disagree with me, but I don't think our homecourt is nearly as intimidating as it should be. The arena itself doesn't hold sound well. So while there's 17,000+ fans there, it's not some raucous venue like Viejas Arena. It can get loud, but it won't be for 40 minutes.

3. It is Abide night, which is a nonprofit organization here in the Omaha area that restores homes in underprivileged neighborhoods. They have heavy ties with Creighton as former player Josh Dotzler & his father I believe are founders. They pass our shirts that say "better together" on them and pass around donation buckets.

4. Any Xavier fans attending might want to try parking in Lot D. That is where we park every single game and it's fine. Parking is $8. Afterwards, try Old Mattress Factory, Liberty Tavern or Blatt Beer & Table for drinks and food. All are walking distance and you can leave your car in the lot and retrieve it just fine afterwards.

5. I don't think any Creighton fan is thinking of this game as our "Super Bowl" as some have mentioned. Every Big East team that we play we consider it a good game to go to. We aren't expecting ourselves to make the NCAA Tournament so I think most fans will just being going to the game tonight and wanting to enjoy it. While it would be a great win tonight, there's not some desperate attitude to get a win tonight.

Have fun, enjoy watching. I'll be there, so glad I don't have to listen to John Rothstein at the half.

Thanks brother! Looking forward to being there!

[GoMuskies]

I can vouch for the recommendation of Old Mattress Factory. Quality establishment. Byron Larkin and Joe Sunderman even graced us with their presence there.

[GIMMFD]

Bluejays fan here. Omaha native. I have been lurking and read some interesting comments. Thought I'd add a bit coming from the other side's perspective for you:

1. In my opinion, your team is a bad matchup for us. You are tall at pretty much every position. I think our centers Groselle and Hanson can more than hold their own against your big guys. However, it is our guards that will have the most troubles I'm guessing.

2. There are some fellow Creighton fans who will disagree with me, but I don't think our homecourt is nearly as intimidating as it should be. The arena itself doesn't hold sound well. So while there's 17,000+ fans there, it's not some raucous venue like Viejas Arena. It can get loud, but it won't be for 40 minutes.

3. It is Abide night, which is a nonprofit organization here in the Omaha area that restores homes in underprivileged neighborhoods. They have heavy ties with Creighton as former player Josh Dotzler & his father I believe are founders. They pass our shirts that say "better together" on them and pass around donation buckets.

4. Any Xavier fans attending might want to try parking in Lot D. That is where we park every single game and it's fine. Parking is $8. Afterwards, try Old Mattress Factory, Liberty Tavern or Blatt Beer & Table for drinks and food. All are walking distance and you can leave your car in the lot and retrieve it just fine afterwards.

5. I don't think any Creighton fan is thinking of this game as our "Super Bowl" as some have mentioned. Every Big East team that we play we consider it a good game to go to. We aren't expecting ourselves to make the NCAA Tournament so I think most fans will just being going to the game tonight and wanting to enjoy it. While it would be a great win tonight, there's not some desperate attitude to get a win tonight.

Have fun, enjoy watching. I'll be there, so glad I don't have to listen to John Rothstein at the half.

I like you. Great stuff for people on this board, I wish I could make it to Omaha, it seems like a place I would want to visit. I just have a sneaky suspicion this is a game where you guys are going to go off and end up shooting like 60% from the three, I hope I'm wrong.I think Trevon is going to have a damn good game, and will have around 20-25. He's going to be a X factor tonight I believe.

[section202jay]

FYI: We have not been shooting the ball well at all lately. There's been some fan frustration at the number of wide open missed shots. I really don't see that changing much tonight. Even if we do shoot it well, there's other areas of the game we have to be better in to get a win tonight.

I don't think it'll be a walk in the park for Xavier, but an 80-71 final score seems about right.

Our city is a good place to visit most months out of the year. It ranks pretty high as a foodie scene and the Old Market is a cool area downtown. However, the recent fire has been a sad development.

If we do win tonight, it will be because of Mo Watson. We don't win without a good game from him. He's a small, quick guard.

[Milhouse]

Well marquette shot 53% from 3 against after averaging 34% on the year...so theres that. St. Johns also hit some tough shots against us as well.

[xu82]

FYI: We have not been shooting the ball well at all lately. There's been some fan frustration at the number of wide open missed shots. I really don't see that changing much tonight. Even if we do shoot it well, there's other areas of the game we have to be better in to get a win tonight.

I don't think it'll be a walk in the park for Xavier, but an 80-71 final score seems about right.

Our city is a good place to visit most months out of the year. It ranks pretty high as a foodie scene and the Old Market is a cool area downtown. However, the recent fire has been a sad development.

If we do win tonight, it will be because of Mo Watson. We don't win without a good game from him. He's a small, quick guard.

We have a way of curing those ills for our opponents. Sad, but true. (Odd to say that at 21-2, but we seem to witness some hot nights by our opponents....or maybe it's just me?)

[X-band '01]

If Xavier can't beat Creighton tonight, it's going to be a few years before they get another solid chance. One of the Bluejays' best players is a transfer from Kansas State (name is escaping me) that's sitting out this season. They've also got a couple of 4-star studs coming in, so the cupboard is slowly being filled in Omaha.

If Xavier is able to limit Creighton's shooting (and that's a big if), the Bluejays have little to no chance of winning.

[section202jay]

Sounds like us some years. We have a tendency to give players a career night. Coach McDermott's strategy is often times to clog the lane and let opponents shoot from deep. If they get hot, it doesn't stop.

I think most Creighton fans will accept a .500 conference season and 17-18 total wins. I think that's about what most reasonable fans predicted/expected coming into this year. Next year, its NCAA Tournament or bust with what we have coming back in addition to Marcus Foster (the K-State transfer) joining the team. This might be biased, but he is an instant BE POY contender.

[muskiefan82]

If Xavier can't beat Creighton tonight, it's going to be a few years before they get another solid chance. One of the Bluejays' best players is a transfer from Kansas State (name is escaping me) that's sitting out this season. They've also got a couple of 4-star studs coming in, so the cupboard is slowly being filled in Omaha.

If Xavier is able to limit Creighton's shooting (and that's a big if), the Bluejays have little to no chance of winning.

So you're saying if Creighton can't shoot, Xavier will win? That seems a likely result.

[JTG]

This may not be Creighton's Super Bowl, but Sat. is definitely Butler's Super Bowl. They are desperate for a quality win, and they have evidently gotten their act together, as they have beaten Gtown by 12 and St.John's by 33. This is a bitch of a week for us. Tonite will be very tough and, Sat, at that House of Horrors, Hinkle. I'm not confident about either game.

[letskeepitreal]

Omaha is actually a pretty cool place to visit. Used to go there when my kid played travel baseball during the College World Series week. Great venues, good restaurants, golf etc. X better take this game seriously and I think they will. Go X

[section202jay]

Pretty sure our win at Cintas last season will keep Xavier on their toes tonight. But, we don't have the legend Ricky Kreklow to down you this time.

[X-band '01]

There's also a decent chance that someone not named Maurice Watson Jr. can also make a legend of himself against Xavier.

[nasdadjr]

Today I wouldn't be upset if Farr didn't play. I think this is a game we may lose and if that's the case I'm on the train of just get our top big healthy for the stretch run. It's very apparent he isn't 100% and id rather give up a game and even the top seed in conference to ensure a legitimate final four run.

[xufan2434]

If Xavier can't beat Creighton tonight, it's going to be a few years before they get another solid chance. One of the Bluejays' best players is a transfer from Kansas State (name is escaping me) that's sitting out this season. They've also got a couple of 4-star studs coming in, so the cupboard is slowly being filled in Omaha.

If Xavier is able to limit Creighton's shooting (and that's a big if), the Bluejays have little to no chance of winning.

Are you saying this is there last solid chance of winning in Omaha for the next couple of years or am I reading that wrong? Would highly disagree with that

[SemajParlor]

Feels like yesterday Justin Martin had that big game against McDermott and co at Cintas. Time flies, man.

[UCGRAD4X]

Are you saying this is there last solid chance of winning in Omaha for the next couple of years or am I reading that wrong? Would highly disagree with that

I think he is saying this is their best chance compared to the next couple of years.

[BMoreX]

Feels like yesterday Justin Martin had that big game against McDermott and co at Cintas. Time flies, man.

Didn't we start that game on a 15-0 run or something off a few threes? Then Creighton stormed back in the exact same way?

[GoMuskies]

Didn't we start that game on a 15-0 run or something off a few threes? Then Creighton stormed back in the exact same way?

That's how the game in Omaha started. We were behind by halftime.

[section202jay]

I'll just leave this here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ITQU0LuZhw

[xukeith]

I'll just leave this here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ITQU0LuZhw

I think Creighto finished 2nd in BE that year and had a 3 seed in NCAA.

[section202jay]

I think Creighto finished 2nd in BE that year and had a 3 seed in NCAA.

You'd be correct. We lost in Big East Tourney finals to Bryce Cotton's PC. Then we got destroyed by Baylor in the second (third) round of NCAA Tourney.

[Xavier_Musketeers]

You'd be correct. We lost in Big East Tourney finals to Bryce Cotton's PC. Then we got destroyed by Baylor in the second (third) round of NCAA Tourney.

I completely forgot about that, Providence winning the Big East screwed Xavier that year. If they would've lost I don't think we would've had to be in the play in game

[xufan2434]

I'll just leave this here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ITQU0LuZhw

That game was absurd. Pretty sure that was the first time Mack drew up a late 3 for Myles and he hit it. Definitely don't miss watching Wragge and everyone else rain 3's no matter how many hands were in their face

[X-band '01]

Yep, Ethan Wragge was another matchup nightmare for Xavier and other Big East teams. Not every team can recruit 7-footers to shoot from outside like he could.

[xudash]

I don't like the fact we have to play these hay seeds twice in a 7 game span, but f**k it. I like our chances tonight, and would love to see us play well from start to finish.

It will be a war, but I feel we will pummel the snot out of them tonight.

nuts, I believe you are confusing this Saturday's game with Butler with this one. Butler has a monopoly on the hay seed franchise.

[Muncie]

Stopping Zierden and Watson is the key, I expect big defensive night for Remy and Larry. They could be the X factor that pushes us to one of those big time scoring spurts.

[bobbiemcgee]

I like Sumner 6"6" driving on Mo 5"10".

[Muskeagle]

best online streaming sites?? Thanks for the help in advance.

[Masterofreality]

Well, there will be no close in seating tonight. Creighton is making sure that there will be nobody close to the XU bench. Three rows from the TOP...and I got this one through XU. I guess you can say we're "behind the bench".:lol:1960
1960
The team looks loose and having fun in pre-game. Better yet, "Big Game" James Farr is jumping and moving very fluidly. A very good sign.
LET'S GET THIS ROADKILL!!!!

[Jesuit4Life]

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[Jesuit4Life]

Let's Go X

[Muskeagle]

Thanks!

[XMuskieFTW]

lol^^^

[paulxu]

Well, there will be no close in seating tonight. Creighton is making sure that there will be nobody close to the XU bench. Three rows from the TOP...and I got this one through XU. I guess you can say we're "behind the bench

That looks very much like the photo I sent you the other day showing where you seat would be. But you said...contacts!!! WTF happened?

I'd go for the personal seat upgrade about 5 minutes in.

[Masterofreality]

Gotta tell you....it's a bit strange having street rap piped in through the PA system and playing in "America's Heartland".....

And right on cue that's cut off and the Creighton band starts playing "White People Music"!

[MauriceX]

Thanks!

Just a heads up, he asked that you don't quote it. :secret:

[Masterofreality]

That looks very much like the photo I sent you the other day showing where you seat would be. But you said...contacts!!! WTF happened?

I'd go for the personal seat upgrade about 5 minutes in.

No luck, brother. It's like a Stalag in here!

[LadyMuskie]

Just a heads up, he asked that you don't quote it. :secret:

Reading is fundamental!

[paulxu]

OK, so I go to those streaming sites and McAfee goes absolutely ape shit. Plus I get one of those bogus voice overs asking me to call a Microsoft technician.

[paulxu]

No luck, brother. It's like a Stalag in here!

I'm counting on your sorry a$$ bringing this one home. Do it. Remember the Georgia game.

[Jesuit4Life]

Heh.

FYI, game is on 55 KRC. You can get it on the iHeartRadio app or streaming here: http://www.iheart.com/live/55krc-1709/

[Jesuit4Life]

OK, so I go to those streaming sites and McAfee goes absolutely ape shit. Plus I get one of those bogus voice overs asking me to call a Microsoft technician.

Welp, never gotten that with Avast and AdBlock. I'll try to find a fix, Paul.

[Muskeagle]

Just a heads up, he asked that you don't quote it. :secret:

Thanks, MauriceX...i fixed it. Meant to quote it (so he knew I was thanking him), but then to delete the links....then, I forgot to delete the links.

[GIMMFD]

OK, so I go to those streaming sites and McAfee goes absolutely ape shit. Plus I get one of those bogus voice overs asking me to call a Microsoft technician.

Adblocker, and Google Chrome. You just have to click through some x's, it's a pain in the ass, but worth it.

[xubrew]

Steve Wolf just said Creighton will be on the bubble if they win this game.

Creighton will not be on the bubble if they win this game.

[Jesuit4Life]

Edited the post with a possible fix. Unfortunately I've been unable to find another stream. It is up now though on those links if you're able to get through the adware crap.

[Masterofreality]

No where close to a sell out here.

[MauriceX]

Edited the post with a possible fix. Unfortunately I've been unable to find another stream. It is up now though on those links if you're able to get through the adware crap.

I found this stream. It is up and working for me, but I do have two different ad blockers running.

http://streamendous.com/channel65.php

[Xville]

If you are going to shoot that tre you have to make it....that's a bad shot.

[Xville]

I see our strategy of giving up wide open threes hasn't stopped this game.

[sgarcia]

This team has not been ready to start a game for 2 weeks now.

[XMuskieFTW]

Apparently we just feel like jacking contested deep threes. Solid strategy...

[kellernr]

Abell in the game = no offense.

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[xeus]

I have a bad feeling about this. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsXEToflqGs)

[Olsingledigit]

Where is Macura? Abell's offense is simply out to lunch.

[Masterofreality]

No where near a sellout here. Maybe 12,000

[xavierj]

This team has not been ready to start a game for 2 weeks now.

Xavier missed 2 wide open 3's and 2 layups. You look ready, when you make shots..

[Xville]

I don't know how mack doesn't freak the f out at the number of wide open threes we give up every game.

[paulxu]

If they shoot 50/60%, and you shoot 18/0%...you will probably lose.

[oddblob]

this is absolutely fucking terrible play from us. jesus christ.

[MauriceX]

If they shoot 50/60%, and you shoot 18/0%...you will probably lose.

Reminds of a John Madden moment... "If you don't score more points than the other team, you're gonna lose."

[Xville]

Xavier missed 2 wide open 3's and 2 layups. You look ready, when you make shots..

Ehh that's one half of the game...we haven't looked ready to play defense at the beginning of games for a very long time.

[kellernr]

Absolutely pathetic. There is no energy from X. Can't just settle for 3 s and then jog back on defense.



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[Xville]

Stop jacking up effing threes

[paulxu]

CBS doesn't believe in changing the score at the bottom of the screen.

[Xville]

OK we seem to have calmed down a bit on offense and actually moving on defense.

[sgarcia]

I'm very tired of us switching screens at the top of the arc when they are very easy to get through.

[X-Men]

CBS doesn't believe in changing the score at the bottom of the screen.

They just assumed we wouldn't make another shot the way it was looking. Showing signs of life now.

[xavierj]

Ehh that's one half of the game...we haven't looked ready to play defense at the beginning of games for a very long time.

Yet they are 21-2....

[Jesuit4Life]

CBS doesn't believe in changing the score at the bottom of the screen.
But look at the pretty, new graphics!

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[oddblob]

LA is saving our asses

[XBR1]

Is there live chat for this game?

[Xville]

Yet they are 21-2....

Doesn't mean it's not an issue....I hope the players don't feel that way....well we are 21-2 we will just turn it on when we feel like it.

[nasdadjr]

I don't know how mack doesn't freak the f out at the number of wide open threes we give up every game.

I just can't believe how much I over estimated creighton. Not impressed at all X is just doing the stanky leg on themselves right now

[XMuskieFTW]

Jalen just shot a hook shot while his back was facing the basket. Talk about throwing one up.

[X Factor]

Jalen tbrowing up bricks from 4 feet. Nice.

[paulxu]

LA is saving our asses

When he drove and drew the 2 bigs to himself, and Reynolds was right there, he should have passed instead of eating the stuff.

[muskieindent]

Jalen tbrowing up bricks from 4 feet. Nice.

If it's not a dunk he shouldn't take a shot. Just throwing shots up

[Olsingledigit]

That foul on the three point shot was a big mistake by Gates. we had it down to 8 and getting some momentum.

[Olsingledigit]

Thinking Farr is still not healthy.

[oddblob]

what a bullshit foul

[oddblob]

jimmy is not himself

[SemajParlor]

Farr is a MAN.

[Xville]

Wonder why we haven't seen Omara in a few games....is he in the doghouse?

[paulxu]

Our defense is lacking.

Edit: and some lack of hustle.

Come on guys...play like you can.

[Masterofreality]

We are getting outworked and out scrapped. Very disappointing

[X Factor]

Stupid foul Trevon!!!

[Blue Blobs Bro]

Nice to see the refs not call hacks that lead to turnovers

[Xville]

Well, we are playing better...getting more into the lane and feeding the big guys rather than jacking up contested threes. So that's nice

[xavierj]

Doesn't mean it's not an issue....I hope the players don't feel that way....well we are 21-2 we will just turn it on when we feel like it.

Have you ever had anything positive to say about Xavier? Always seem so negative. But whatever...

[xudash]

That is going to be one rough locker room experience at intermission.

[oddblob]

lets stop shooting 3s

[Xville]

Let's get this thing down to 6-8 before half...

[kellernr]

lets stop shooting 3s
I think we forgot how to rebound also

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[X Factor]

Bluiett and Myles are playing awful.

[sgarcia]

Thank god creighton isn't even playing that well or this game would be over.

[nasdadjr]

lets stop shooting 3s

And do what? Give it to jalen so he can brick 4 foot hook shots

[paulxu]

Hard to imagine we are 1 for 11.

[Xville]

I think we have actually played just fine after it got to 21-4 and Mack freaked the hell out.

[kellernr]

Bluiett and Myles are playing awful.
They've been quiet the last few games until the 2nd half. Myles problem is the stupid sleeve he's wearing. I thought he always wore a shirt with sleeves under his jersey

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[oddblob]

absolutely horrendous half. very, very bad.

[Xville]

Ugh tough foul call..I dunno about that one

[XMuskieFTW]

Jacking contested long 3s is really smart.

[kellernr]

Why not play farr and jalen at the same time? All 3 of their bigs were in foul trouble

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[TUclutch]

They've been quiet the last few games until the 2nd half. Myles problem is the stupid sleeve he's wearing. I thought he always wore a shirt with sleeves under his jersey

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He does most of the time not always. lets not blame bad play or missed shots on wardrobe. Thats garbage

[sgarcia]

They've been quiet the last few games until the 2nd half. Myles problem is the stupid sleeve he's wearing. I thought he always wore a shirt with sleeves under his jersey

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I think Myles has been quiet in the 1st half for the majority of the season.

[Masterofreality]

We can't hit the broadside of a Nebraska barn tonight. Myles, Tre, JP Ed...everyone

[GIMMFD]

Why not play farr and jalen at the same time? All 3 of their bigs were in foul trouble

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Wondering the same damn thing, instead we're just throwing up threes for no damn reason from outside. It's so frustrating.

[Olsingledigit]

lets stop shooting 3s
1 for 12 at the half on threes and getting outrebounded by a ton.

[MauriceX]

Poor 3 shooting could be the difference in this one. If we were 4/12 it would only be a one point game right now.

[xeus]

Creighton girls are ugly.

[MauriceX]

1 for 12 at the half on threes and getting outrebounded by a ton.

Part of getting out rebounded comes from the fact that Creighton is shooting a much higher % than us.

[Roach]

Why not play farr and jalen at the same time? All 3 of their bigs were in foul trouble

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Agreed. Push it inside and get them in foul trouble.

[muskieindent]

65% from beyond the arc saturday. 8% today

[xavierj]

We can't hit the broadside of a Nebraska barn tonight. Myles, Tre, JP Ed...everyone

Which is good for the 2nd half. Xavier will dominate 2nd half.

[kellernr]

Wondering the same damn thing, instead we're just throwing up threes for no damn reason from outside. It's so frustrating.
Blueitt was a rebounding machine but lately he just hangs around the 3 pt line and doesn't crash the boards.

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[Xville]

Have you ever had anything positive to say about Xavier? Always seem so negative. But whatever...

Just call it like it is. This is an extremely tough part of the schedule. They can't keep doing this and expect positive results against good teams.

[XUFan09]

Poor 3 shooting could be the difference in this one. If we were 4/12 it would only be a one point game right now.
Creighton's defensive game is to sell out the jump shot in favor of covering the lane. We have not been punishing them for that. Argh.

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[GIMMFD]

We need to feed Jimmy the damn ball, he's been reliable, they have bigs in foul trouble. Pound it inside please this second half. PLEASE.

[Masterofreality]

Despite how James looked pre game, he's not moving as well as I'd like. Hammy must still be tender.
We HAVE to rebound better. That's the difference in the game despite the poor shooting.

[kellernr]

I want to see some damn defense and maybe some rebounding. No reason to let 3 white guys with 2 inch verticals out rebound you.

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[bjf123]

Outrebounded 25-18 in the first half and 1-12 from 3. We're lucky to only be down 10


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[Xville]

Play defense, feed the ball inside, and rebound...and we win the game.

[xavierj]

Just call it like it is. This is an extremely tough part of the schedule. They can't keep doing this and expect positive results against good teams.

Providence? And i am also not sure Creighton is all that good. Again, they are 21-2. I am sure they have beat some good teams along the way.

[oddblob]

tre looks truly awful

[Xville]

Providence? And i am also not sure Creighton is all that good. Again, they are 21-2. I am sure they have beat some good teams along the way.

This didn't happen against providence, we had an 8 point lead at the half against thrm. It's been happening the past few games since then. My point is I'd like to see the team who beat providence, ran thru the Disney tournament etc instead of the one that we have seen as of late.

[kellernr]

He does most of the time not always. lets not blame bad play or missed shots on wardrobe. Thats garbage
Hmmmm. Myles looks to have changed his wardrobe

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[XMuskieFTW]

Aaaaand we look worse than before the break...

[sgarcia]

Stop switching!!!!!!

[Olsingledigit]

Getting the feeling this is not our night.

[oddblob]

utterly mystifying

[Xville]

Obviously I want us to come back and win this game, but if we dont, it may be a blessing in disguise...they may need a kick in the ass.

[kellernr]

Sumner is a bad defender.

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[TUclutch]

Hmmmm. Myles looks to have changed his wardrobe

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hasn't helped. seeing as clothes don't matter

[oddblob]

remy is completely useless. i would sit him into oblivion.

[kellernr]

Get remy off the damn court. He is useless out there.

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[paulxu]

Possibly the worst showing in a long time. Have no idea what's going on.

We are so out of sync.

[MauriceX]

Luckily, I have a 5 page paper to write, so I can justify turning this game off. You know... for school.

[XBR1]

Stop switching!!!!!!

This

[Xavier]

Sumner is a bad defender.

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Just bad man to man defensive team, especially lately

[sgarcia]

This is the 3rd time we had the highest ranking ever this year. Got blasted the following game the 1st two times and same thing tonight.

[kellernr]

Possibly the worst showing in a long time. Have no idea what's going on.

We are so out of sync.
They get into the top 5 and let it get to their heads. Look back at the Georgetown game. Came flat in that game too.

Get remy off the damn court. He is useless out there.

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[X Factor]

Why does Remy still get playing time?

[X Factor]

Our defense is trending towards really bad. Not good heading down the home stretch.

[HenryMuto]

Rough to watch

[Xville]

Ok...Plenty of time...get it to 10 with 10 minutes left

[coasterville95]

Can we call this as "the everything goes wrong game" or did we use that up at Nova?

Need this:

1961

[paulxu]

Would have like Trevon's 3 to go in there. Would have been nice.

[Xville]

Reynolds!!!! Let him eat!

[paulxu]

VERY close on that charge call.

[paulxu]

Crap. Could have had it under 10.

[kellernr]

I will take the loss. Stop all the 1 seed talk. This would be the team to be the 1st #1 seed to lose to a 16

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[Xville]

Really like how la has played this game...Creighton has gone ice cold and we are throwing it to the big men which I love.

[Lloyd Braun]

I will take the loss. Stop all the 1 seed talk. This would be the team to be the 1st #1 seed to lose to a 16

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Stfu

[XMuskieFTW]

This game got really weird. Looking better now though. Need Jalen to make more bunnies.

[Masterofreality]

Last 8 posessions X played zone. Creighton 1 point.

[coasterville95]

It's not that bad. Creighton is always a very tough game in Omaha.

A #1 seed plays a team that comes from a league you only hear about the first week of the tournament and would be a pastry cart game

[paulxu]

When we go inside to a big. And he has it on the edge of the paint, and 2 or 3 collapse on him...don't we have any plays where someone cuts down the lane?

[Xville]

Alright down to single digits! Here we go!

[paulxu]

Hah! They just tried it.

[Xville]

When we go inside to a big. And he has it on the edge of the paint, and 2 or 3 collapse on him...don't we have any plays where someone cuts down the lane?

Ask and u shall receive

[oddblob]

Letssss gooooooooo

[sirthought]

It appears the Xavier team has completely forgotten how to play on both offense and defense.

They can't get the ball into a good position. They can't find good shots. (Or they take bad ones — has Trevon taken a single good shot tonight?) They can't seem to contain a ball handler on defense.

It's been an improvement to push the ball inside this half, but Reynolds should be eating these guys for lunch and he looks clueless.

[paulxu]

Creighton already in the bonus is not good.

[oddblob]

until ed can consistently finish id appreciate him not wasting possessions

[paulxu]

Sumner didn't quite need to push that one.

[xubrew]

Creighton sucks against the zone. They have a good post player, yet they're not going to him.

I'm not complaining!! I'm sure McDermott will not make any sort of adjustment either!

We can do this!

[Blue Blobs Bro]

Refs never heard of a no call apparently, and the baseline out of bounds call was ass

[Xavier]

For real the man to man defense is bad right now. Can't believe X couldn't defend creighton straight up. I'm

[Xville]

Tre, myless and Remy 1-15 tonight. Yikes

[paulxu]

Just an off night shooting I guess. Would not have thought Myles 0-6 from 3.

Not too late, but boy we make it tough on ourselves.

[kellernr]

Tre, myless and Remy 1-15 tonight. Yikes
Remy doesn't surprise me. Myles and Tre surprise me

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[oddblob]

this is super doable.

[xavierj]

18 attempts to 6 at the foul line. Yet xavier is pounding in inside. Interesting.

[sirthought]

7 minutes to go and they've only scored 46 points. WTF?

This is like a bad UC or Miami game where no one can score.

[paulxu]

Nice pile on.

[Xville]

Alright boys...down only 5....keep pushing!

[oddblob]

jimmys shot just now looked like something id throw up

[xavierj]

Maybe i missed it but why isnt myles playing?

[Roach]

Jalen hitting his free throws right now is HUGE.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Maybe i missed it but why isnt myles playing?

He's been dreadful, never thought I would say it but good move by mack to sit him

[paulxu]

Some outside shooting to help the bigs this game would have been very helpful.

[oddblob]

jalen just killed us.

[sirthought]

This may be over.

[D-West & PO-Z]

jalen just killed us.

dumb shot but he's carrying us

[Xville]

Damn it Reynolds...come on got to be smarter than that....

Thanks for the intentional creighton...morons.

[Xavier]

What a garbage performance

[D-West & PO-Z]

It's fucking over.

intentional

Ed needs to get better at FTs tho

[D-West & PO-Z]

What a garbage performance

Yes but one that can still result in a win. That would be ok

[paulxu]

Our guards have had a horrendous shooting night. 7 for 33.

[Masterofreality]

Creighton has no concept what to do against our zone but we just keep shooting ourselves in the foot.
Announced attendance 17,071. Not believing it.

[Xville]

Well...4 minutes left...win or lose, I think this game could be good for the team.

Never thought I'd see both tre and Myles have possibly their worst games ever in an X uniform on the same night.

[oddblob]

we do not deserve to win this one at all. terrible play.

[Xville]

Big ft misses there.

[kellernr]

Would be great if we could hit these free throws

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[sirthought]

I'd love to have a ball handler like that Waston kid.

[Xville]

Watson Jr has abused our defense all night.

[D-West & PO-Z]

we do not deserve to win this one at all. terrible play.

Who cares if we deserve it if we win it. Not lookin good but I'm not giving it back if we get it done.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Watson Jr has abused our defense all night.

Yeah just like DSR did. Good PGs are a huge problem for X.

[oddblob]

turning this off. dispiriting performance.

[kellernr]

Blueitt should have stayed in cincy.

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[paulxu]

We are good at giving an opponent a chance at a career high.

Oh well, not our night. Lots of things to correct.

[GIMMFD]

Gotta regroup for the next one, at least the 1-3-1 looked good for a little bit, but man our man to man defense needs some serious improvement if we want to make a deep run in March. Gotta get that figured out soon.

[Xavier]

I mean past few games X hasn't played too well. Some great halves but not a full game. I don't think the blue jays are good (I mean will likely miss the tournament). Very disappointing

[sgarcia]

Wow this was the most winnable road game left too.

[Xville]

Well that's game. Hopefully xavier learned a valuable lesson tonight...have to bring it for 40 minutes every single game

[XMuskieFTW]

Ugh knowing how high our team's ceiling is just makes losses like this that much more frustrating. How did we not show up for this one...