XAVIER vs MARQUETTE

[MADXSTER]

2008 vs 2010

#5 Xavier University Musketeers (26-4) RPI 6, SOS 33, KENPOM 14
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
L Creighton 70-56
W Butler 74-57
W Providence 85-74
W Georgetown 88-70
W Villanova 90-83
L Seton Hall 90-81
W Creighton 97-92


vs Marquette Golden Eagles (19-12) RPI 106, SOS 112, KENPOM 100
L Belmont 83-80
W IUPUI 75-71
L Iowa 89-61
W LSU 81-80
W Arizona St 78-73
W Jackson St 80-61
W Grambling St 95-49
W Maine 104-67
W San Jose St 80-62
W Wisconsin 57-55
W Chicago St 91-74
W Presbyterian 84-66
L Seton Hall 83-63
L Georgetown 80-70
W Providence 65-64
W St John's 81-75
L Villanova 83-68
L Xavier 74-66
L DePaul 57-56
W St John's 78-73
W Stetson 74-60
W Butler 75-69
L Seton Hall 79-62
L Xavier 90-82
W Providence 96-91
L Creighton 65-62
W DePaul 73-60
W Creighton 66-61
L Villanova 89-79
W Georgetown 88-87
L Butler 95-74


Location: Madison Square Garden
Thursday 7pm EST
Television: FS1
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).

[GIMMFD]

FEED THE STREAK!!! Let's kick their ass!!

[XUFan09]

Go Marquette! I'm pretty confident in beating either team, so I'd rather face the squad that's actually okay and not straight-up terrible. Also, this Xavier squad seems to really not care about the game too much when they play St. John's because of how much the opponent sucks.

[XU-PA]

looking at the scores of the previous games with Marquette, and St Johns, what's the chance the line of the game is X -8?

[XUMIOH12]

i'd like to beat Marquette. Ellenson and Fischer are a great 4/5 combo, but their lack of guard play and shooters really plays in to our hands.

[sirthought]

Funky stuff going on with trying to stream FS1 today. BEWARE!

[GIMMFD]

Funky stuff going on with trying to stream FS1 today. BEWARE!

I'll edit these out like our good friend Jesuit4Life does later, so I guess don't quote them but here are some streams if your FS1 isn't working! These usually go live a minute or two before gametime.

[sirthought]

Just several of the stream sites that usually use with no issue started having flags popping up all over. I used AdBlock Pro and AVAST on Macbook Chrome browser.

[GIMMFD]

Just several of the stream sites that usually use with no issue started having flags popping up all over. I used AdBlock Pro and AVAST on Macbook Chrome browser.

Sorry definitely should have mentioned that you should have AdBlock on your Chrome!!

[sirthought]

Sorry definitely should have mentioned that you should have AdBlock on your Chrome!!

Oh I was an early adopter of that, before it was a cool easy extension. So I think things were blocked, but I've not seen popups like this before, so I'm just throwing up caution for others. Thanks for the links.

[sirthought]

Just learned that Streamhub is down. Something must be going on. I wonder if it's tied to March Madness? (They get waaaay more traffic on daily soccer matches.)

[American X]

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

Live Stats (http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=121276)

Joe & Byron (http://www.iheart.com/live/700wlw-1713/?autoplay=true&pname=1209&campid=play_bar&cid=index.html)

[GIMMFD]

live chat (http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=xavierhoops)

join us, we're fun

[RoseyMuskie]

Good defensive energy. Look well rested.

[Porkopolis]

My heart was in my throat when Trevon went down. Looks like he is ok.

[Roach]

Damn, Kaiser looks better every. single. game. Can't wait to see him next year after an off season of working on his ball handling. He could be really, really special.

Also, Ellenson is really good. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Love.

[Blue Blooded-05]

My heart was in my throat when Trevon went down. Looks like he is ok.

I hope you're right. The season just flashed before my eyes.

[sirthought]

That Sumner dunk was shades of Derrick Brown!

[Roach]

That Sumner dunk was shades of Derrick Brown!

His elbows were at the f-ing rim. It looked like he almost jumped a little too high. Edmond has a crazy vertical leap ...

[Roach]

We need Jalen to stay out of foul trouble. When he's in the game, we own the boards. He neutralizes Ellenson.

[MauriceX]

That move by Ellenson wasn't cool.

[Perma Fro]

That move by Ellenson wasn't cool.

Douche King. Flagrant 1

[Roach]

That move by Ellenson wasn't cool.

Yeah, it was a dirty play ... but, there are players for X that I could see doing the same thing.

More than dirty, though, it was stupid. Now Ellenson is in foul trouble.

[bobbiemcgee]

That move by Ellenson wasn't cool.

I like the kid but he just lost it in frustration - close to F2 if you ask me since Tre just had leg problem.

[XMuskieFTW]

Great half. Loved the intensity on defense. Thought Jalen did very well underneath on defense

[Muskeagle]

Did I hear Wojo (and no...not trying to spell it!!) yell, "sweep the leg!!" --or did I just imagine it?

He does look a LITTLE like they evil sensei who yelled it originally!

[brownlavender]

the ball movement on this team is unreal. I said it earlier in the year but this team really reminds me of the better duke teams with the spacing and ball movement. the ball and the cutting rarely ever stops which is why we get so many good looks so often. what a fun team to watch!

[sirthought]

JP's end-of-half 3 pointer
https://twitter.com/FS1/status/708094549571145728

Sumner's dunk
https://twitter.com/FS1/status/708090353753034752

[Roach]

Did I hear Wojo (and no...not trying to spell it!!) yell, "sweep the leg!!" --or did I just imagine it?

Sounds like Wojo and Grayson Allen have a lot in common.

[sirthought]

the ball movement on this team is unreal. I said it earlier in the year but this team really reminds me of the better duke teams with the spacing and ball movement. the ball and the cutting rarely ever stops which is why we get so many good looks so often. what a fun team to watch!

This was always the downside to past Xavier teams…not enough movement. I love it when there is the constant motion.

[sirthought]

60% from the field and 43% from 3 pt land is very helpful

Out rebounding them, passing better, and protecting the ball. This was a great half. Only big downside are the 2 fouls on Farr and Sumner.

[sirthought]

Cool commercial with Mack in the taxi.

[HenryMuto]

Blood bath

[XMuskieFTW]

This is fun. This is really fun. Like really really fun.

[xukeith]

This is fun. This is really fun. Like really really fun.

Hope the X men can play tons of players and REST starting 5

[xukeith]

That foul on Farr was bad. His arm was being held back so he pulled it away. No stupid Tech.

[Roach]

That foul on Farr was bad. His arm was being held back so he pulled it away. No stupid Tech.

Yeah, that was total crap.

[MauriceX]

That foul on Farr was bad. His arm was being held back so he pulled it away. No stupid Tech.

Flopper Ellenson hard at work.

[XMuskieFTW]

Jalen just fouled out with a technical. Lol

[MauriceX]

Jalen just fouled out with a technical. Lol

What happened there? It looked like the Marquette guy got in his face and he walked away. How is that on Reynolds?

Edit: After the replay, how is that a technical on anyone? Give me a break.

[Muskeagle]

If that was a T on Jalen right before the commercial....that is TOTAL SHYTE!!! What about when Carter fouled the crap out of Trevon and got in his face. On cue when Gus Johnson praises the crew...they effin' fall apart!

[XMuskieFTW]

Nevermind. Just 4 on jalen

[XMuskieFTW]

Which ellenson is a worse flopper?

[kellernr]

Someone needs to knock wally out

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[MauriceX]

Ref show from here on out? This is getting boring.

[kellernr]

Down 28 and Marquette starts running thier mouths but X gets called for everything

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[Roach]

Something just dawned on me while watching that video promo with Jalen. Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire is Jalen's doppelgänger, minus 9 inches and about 30 pounds.

Have a look - Malik (http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/4091985/zaire.jpeg) and Jalen (http://twt-thumbs.washtimes.com/media/image/2015/03/24/b8258f9ce4ff6f0c710f6a7067007210_c0-824-2586-2331_s885x516.jpg?ee2e9c3211d48bac64f0af91287508f4 71d6149c).

[paulxu]

Bill Murray was in the house!

[XUGRAD80]

That might be the quietest 90 points I've ever seen this team get. I was paying more attention to the size of the lead and really didn't realize just how much they were scoring. When this team plays defense like they can, they are scary good.

[xu82]

JP an interview favorite.

Trevon is smooth.

[Wheelhouse]

Great win, boys. I want Seton Hall.

[Porkopolis]

This team is so fun to watch. Sad to think that a few weeks from now it will all be over, but boy oh boy those few weeks could be amazing.

[Masterofreality]

Wheeewwwwwwwwwwww!!! Needed THAT one.

I think we're OFF the Bubble!!!

[X-ceptional]

Just click this and watch on repeat... (https://streamable.com/d1pq)

"Baseline, OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

[xu82]

Just click this and watch on repeat... (https://streamable.com/d1pq)

"Baseline, OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"

Crazy sweet when you can run that for your PG!

[scoscox]

Love Wojo trying to call it out... noooo

[paulxu]

I've decided that Trevon looks/plays like the Big O.
Same body shape (in my fractured memory of Oscar), same little one handed push shot.
Seems to me to be about the same size.

But...Trevon (from the post game interview) is playing to have fun. Oscar seems bitter when he's interviewed.

[X-ceptional]

Love Wojo trying to call it out... noooo

Ha! Good catch... he saw it coming and was powerless to stop it.

[XUFan09]

Ha! Good catch... he saw it coming and was powerless to stop it.

The goalie! NOOOOOO!!!

[GreatWhiteNorth]

So sweet! Must have watched it over 10 times.......and counting.

[vee4xu]

A thorough ass whippin' there folks. Those Ellenson boys are both a bit dirty, no?

[spursy]

A thorough ass whippin' there folks. Those Ellenson boys are both a bit dirty, no?
They just love to flop. Henry will flop right into (and out of) the NBA.

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[drudy23]

A thorough ass whippin' there folks. Those Ellenson boys are both a bit dirty, no?

Dirty? Nah.

Pussies....sure. Biggest dude on the court fell down on purpose 10 times.

[xu82]

A thorough ass whippin' there folks. Those Ellenson boys are both a bit dirty, no?

But.......Henry acted as though he'd been wronged when he did the double-leg-trap-whip to Trevon.

[XUFan09]

But.......Henry acted as though he'd been wronged when he did the double-leg-trap-whip to Trevon.

That pissed me off so much. That move could have ruined Bluiett's season or even his career. It alone made me want Ellenson to flame out in the NBA.

[Strange Brew]

Wheeewwwwwwwwwwww!!! Needed THAT one.

I think we're OFF the Bubble!!!

Public reps.

[Wheelhouse]

It's funny, I have no problem with Henry Ellenson. Really good young player and I didn't notice any extracurricular stuff from him. I even thought the flagrant call tonight was a stretch. His brother, on the other hand? Yeah, he can pretty much pound sand.

[GIMMFD]

It's funny, I have no problem with Henry Ellenson. Really good young player and I didn't notice any extracurricular stuff from him. I even thought the flagrant call tonight was a stretch. His brother, on the other hand? Yeah, he can pretty much pound sand.

Henry flops a helluva lot, and idk the flagrant looked like it could have been a flagrant 2, either way it doesn't matter, we shouldn't have to deal with them any more this season.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Just finished the game. We fucking dominated!!!! Tre on fire!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Oh and I almost had a heart attack when Tre went down. That would have been the second game I had to record and watch later where a star player got hurt. I would have put that one on me! Phew!

Lets go X!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Oh and F the Ellenson brothers.

[BandAid]

F Seton Hall and their undeserving big east coach of the year

[X-band '01]

Nice to get the starters a little bit of rest; Seton Hall had to play a full 40 just to survive against Creighton.

[GIMMFD]

Nice to get the starters a little bit of rest; Seton Hall had to play a full 40 just to survive against Creighton.

Yup, every minute counts, so it's good that we got to take our guys out for the last few, and have a relatively uncompetitive game down the stretch. Hopefully it plays into our advantage tomorrow night.

[Cheesehead]

Oh and F the Ellenson brothers.

Lost respect for both tonight and I have watched a lot of Marquette games this season. Ellenson should have been tossed for his takedown of Tre. It was worse than the Duke player did and frankly, a very cheap BS move. Thankfully Tre is ok after that wussy move by the big guy. F him!!!

[UCGRAD4X]

Lost respect for both tonight and I have watched a lot of Marquette games this season. Ellenson should have been tossed for his takedown of Tre. It was worse than the Duke player did and frankly, a very cheap BS move. Thankfully Tre is ok after that wussy move by the big guy. F him!!!

Didn't get to see this, so if anyone has a clip...

[Masterofreality]

Well, glad we're done with both those cheap shot Ellensons. Bye, bye.

[American X]

This is fun. This is really fun. Like really really fun.

That was a super satisfactory victory. Xavier came out laser-focused, the start of the game could not have been any better. We avoided immediately falling in a hole as we did too often recently.

That was a clinic of passing and rebounding. X has had plenty of high scoring games, but that may have been our best offensive performance. Excellent ball movement and smart passing by everyone. Just a handful of forced shots, everyone was making the extra pass. This was a game where I wish they tracked hockey assists. I also wish JP had buried the 3 from the corner after they swung the ball around the world twice, would have been offensive play of the year.

[ammtd34]

It's funny, I have no problem with Henry Ellenson. Really good young player and I didn't notice any extracurricular stuff from him. I even thought the flagrant call tonight was a stretch. His brother, on the other hand? Yeah, he can pretty much pound sand.

He put him in a leg lock. It definitely wasn't a stretch.

[Masterofreality]

That was a super satisfactory victory. Xavier came out laser-focused, the start of the game could not have been any better. We avoided immediately falling in a hole as we did too often recently.

That was a clinic of passing and rebounding. X has had plenty of high scoring games, but that may have been our best offensive performance. Excellent ball movement and smart passing by everyone. Just a handful of forced shots, everyone was making the extra pass. This was a game where I wish they tracked hockey assists. I also wish JP had buried the 3 from the corner after they swung the ball around the world twice, would have been offensive play of the year.

Count me in the camp that is very happy that we have had mucho days of practice, and only one game up to last night, in the month of March. Rest, recoup, reload and last night, as Amex said, X came out Laser focused. Cleaned up defense and sharp offense. Lookin' good.

[Wheelhouse]

That was a super satisfactory victory. Xavier came out laser-focused, the start of the game could not have been any better. We avoided immediately falling in a hole as we did too often recently.

That was a clinic of passing and rebounding. X has had plenty of high scoring games, but that may have been our best offensive performance. Excellent ball movement and smart passing by everyone. Just a handful of forced shots, everyone was making the extra pass. This was a game where I wish they tracked hockey assists. I also wish JP had buried the 3 from the corner after they swung the ball around the world twice, would have been offensive play of the year.

I was so confident JP was going to make that shot I actually said "count it" out loud as he was shooting it. I was surprised when it didn't go in. Usually those fall after great passing, at least they seem to.

[American X]

Xavier looked like a team playing for a conference championship and a #1 seed. I was worried they would roll into New York already satisfied with a likely #2 seed. My thinking was a little jaded from past Xavier teams never terribly interested in winning A-10 tourney games unless absolutely necessary. This is a different year, different team, and different attitude.

Also, Ellenson should have been ejected. Dirty tricks like that can end a guy's career. Go back to the north woods and choke on your draft pick.

[Muskie1000]

I was grateful to see that they came out ready to play. I've already seen too many tournaments that the favored team comes out kinda looking lay and unfocused and many times the favored team doesn't pull away until sometime in the second half. Hopefully they come out as focused tonight.

[Caveat]

That was a super satisfactory victory. Xavier came out laser-focused, the start of the game could not have been any better. We avoided immediately falling in a hole as we did too often recently.

That was a clinic of passing and rebounding. X has had plenty of high scoring games, but that may have been our best offensive performance. Excellent ball movement and smart passing by everyone. Just a handful of forced shots, everyone was making the extra pass. This was a game where I wish they tracked hockey assists. I also wish JP had buried the 3 from the corner after they swung the ball around the world twice, would have been offensive play of the year.

It was Barcelona-like the way the ball was moving on some of those possessions. I also loved some of the looks Edmond was dishing early in the game -- it's utterly demoralizing for an opponent to have their defense broken down with a crisp pass or a great dish.

Plus, can't say enough about the defense; they forced tough shots all night and avoided major lapses or free points.

Let's keep it rolling tonight!

[EastCoastXman]

Agree that the d was much better. We handle that ball screen much better with Jalen due to his quickness. Some issues brewing in the SHU camp. Willard sat Desi Rodriguez for most of the second half due to some attitude issues (KW "his emotions were going one way. We need him to focus"). Not good "body language" while on the bench. Desi has been a killer for us this year. I'm sure he will start, but interesting to see how he performs. SHU starters have all been playing 30+ minutes down the stretch. Sanogo has been their bright spot in this run giving them great defense and rebounding. Whitehead trying to take this team on his back.

[X-band '01]

Xavier looked like a team playing for a conference championship and a #1 seed. I was worried they would roll into New York already satisfied with a likely #2 seed. My thinking was a little jaded from past Xavier teams never terribly interested in winning A-10 tourney games unless absolutely necessary. This is a different year, different team, and different attitude.

Also, Ellenson should have been ejected. Dirty tricks like that can end a guy's career. Go back to the north woods and choke on your draft pick.

Even a 2 seed is not a gimme when you consider that Kansas, Villanova, Oklahoma, Virginia, Michigan State, North Carolina, Oregon, Miami, West Virginia, and even Indiana are still playing in their conference tournaments. Xavier needs to come out like they're playing for a 1 and not a team settling for a 2 or 3.

[X-ceptional]

Another great game by the X men. Solid performances all around.

Trevon Bluiett
The Silent Assassin was at it again with 24 points. More importantly, he put two great halves together, with 12/3rb/1blk in the first half, and 12/3rb/1ast in the second. It was an efficient game too, needing only 14 shots to get those 24 points, showcasing the range, going 5/8 from deep. Who can guard that step back and quick release? As Gus Johnson would say... "Puuuure." The 3rd team All-American looked ready for March last night, and here's to many more games like that one.

J.P.M.F. Macura
As has been noted in another thread, the purveyor of the ThunderdunkTM dropped in the Soul CrusherTM three pointer to end the first half, on his way to another double-digit game off the bench. The Big East 6th Man of the Year once again showed why he was deserving of the honor with a 12/3/2 line to go along with a steal. JP is the man.

James Farr
The Senior is ready to go out on top. A nice game from the other deserving 6th man, aka the Big East 7th Man of the Year. Only played 13 minutes due to some foul trouble, but made the most of every minute with 12 points and 3 boards.

Jalen Reynolds
Another March quality game from Mr. Reynolds. A B.S. double technical added to the foul total, but Jalen got a solid 18 minutes going for 11 and 6. I'll take that game any day. Would prefer he not go for the sky-hook as often as he does, since he just has not seemed to master it, but he had a couple nice post ups last night where he used all that muscle to get the ball down low for the easy score... more of that, please.

Edmond Sumner
I keep thinking I cannot be any more impressed with Ed, and then I watch him play another game. Wow. He almost hit his head on the damn rim on that alley-oop from Myles. Rounding out our 5 double-digit scorers, Ed got 10 points and 4 boards. Most importantly as we continue on, he had 7 assists against 1 turnover! Not even the sky is the limit for this kid.

$Myle$ Davi$
The shortest guy out there most of the time tied for the team lead in rebounds... but that's just the game Myles plays. 8 points, 6 boards, 5 assists, 1 block, 1 steal... and no turns. To top it all off, thanks to the large margin, he only had to play 28 minutes last night. It's nice to be able to get the starters some rest.

TEAM
In addition to the individual performances highlighted above, Remy, LAJr(3ast, no turns in 12 min!), Kaiser, Sean, and Makinde all took care of business as well. Another Mkinde assist on an O'Mara dunk--these guys seem to really play well together. The team just looked sharp last night--so good to see starting off post-season play. +12 rebounds, +10 points in paint, moving the ball well to the tune of 20 assists, all added up to a great game.


As a few of you have already said: this is fun. Like, really fun.

[Masterofreality]

$Myle$ Davi$
.

Great overall post and love the Myles "Money" Davis!

[American X]

Great write up, X-Ceptional. I award you public reputation points.

That box score is one to print out and frame. Solid stat lines across the board, only Remy's shooting a little iffy.

[UCGRAD4X]

Edmond Sumner Not even the sky is the limit for this kid.


Not even the roof....even.

[bobbiemcgee]

Post game presser - starts about 5:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccg9U5TY4MM

doesn't sound like wojo voted for Mack.

[xufan2434]

Another great game by the X men. Solid performances all around.

Trevon Bluiett
The Silent Assassin was at it again with 24 points. More importantly, he put two great halves together, with 12/3rb/1blk in the first half, and 12/3rb/1ast in the second. It was an efficient game too, needing only 14 shots to get those 24 points, showcasing the range, going 5/8 from deep. Who can guard that step back and quick release? As Gus Johnson would say... "Puuuure." The 3rd team All-American looked ready for March last night, and here's to many more games like that one.

J.P.M.F. Macura
As has been noted in another thread, the purveyor of the ThunderdunkTM dropped in the Soul CrusherTM three pointer to end the first half, on his way to another double-digit game off the bench. The Big East 6th Man of the Year once again showed why he was deserving of the honor with a 12/3/2 line to go along with a steal. JP is the man.

James Farr
The Senior is ready to go out on top. A nice game from the other deserving 6th man, aka the Big East 7th Man of the Year. Only played 13 minutes due to some foul trouble, but made the most of every minute with 12 points and 3 boards.

Jalen Reynolds
Another March quality game from Mr. Reynolds. A B.S. double technical added to the foul total, but Jalen got a solid 18 minutes going for 11 and 6. I'll take that game any day. Would prefer he not go for the sky-hook as often as he does, since he just has not seemed to master it, but he had a couple nice post ups last night where he used all that muscle to get the ball down low for the easy score... more of that, please.

Edmond Sumner
I keep thinking I cannot be any more impressed with Ed, and then I watch him play another game. Wow. He almost hit his head on the damn rim on that alley-oop from Myles. Rounding out our 5 double-digit scorers, Ed got 10 points and 4 boards. Most importantly as we continue on, he had 7 assists against 1 turnover! Not even the sky is the limit for this kid.

$Myle$ Davi$
The shortest guy out there most of the time tied for the team lead in rebounds... but that's just the game Myles plays. 8 points, 6 boards, 5 assists, 1 block, 1 steal... and no turns. To top it all off, thanks to the large margin, he only had to play 28 minutes last night. It's nice to be able to get the starters some rest.

TEAM
In addition to the individual performances highlighted above, Remy, LAJr(3ast, no turns in 12 min!), Kaiser, Sean, and Makinde all took care of business as well. Another Mkinde assist on an O'Mara dunk--these guys seem to really play well together. The team just looked sharp last night--so good to see starting off post-season play. +12 rebounds, +10 points in paint, moving the ball well to the tune of 20 assists, all added up to a great game.


As a few of you have already said: this is fun. Like, really fun.

To add onto Tre's awesome performance last night... His defense. So sick of people saying he can't defend. He went toe to toe with a 6'11 lottery pick last night and held his own and then some. Got in his head and was physical. When he's locked in on both ends, this team finds another gear.

[Xville]

Post game presser - starts about 5:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccg9U5TY4MM

doesn't sound like wojo voted for Mack.

Whether he did or not, I don't really care. Minus the fact that he is a Dukie, I really like Wojo. Hes obviously very knowledgeable about the game, is a solid coach, and he is great for the league. I hope that he stays at Marquette for a little while.

[MauriceX]

I thought it was interesting to see London playing at the top of the 1-3-1 at the end of the game last night. I know he has had a quiet Freshman year, but I really think we could see some pretty amazing things from him in the future. A Farr-esque transformation, except with a higher ceiling. If he keeps putting in the work, he could be special.

[XUFan09]

I thought it was interesting to see London playing at the top of the 1-3-1 at the end of the game last night. I know he has had a quiet Freshman year, but I really think we could see some pretty amazing things from him in the future. A Farr-esque transformation, except with a higher ceiling. If he keeps putting in the work, he could be special.
I think just about any season but this one would have led to a good freshman campaign from London. I really like his potential, and the defensive possibilities with Gates and him on the floor together are really exciting.

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[bobbiemcgee]

Wojo's ok. Think he could have done better with the talent on that team. Their OOC scheduling was a disaster.

[GIMMFD]

Wojo's ok. Think he could have done better with the talent on that team. Their OOC scheduling was a disaster.

Eh it's his first head coaching gig, I can't really judge him yet, he has potential to be a great coach, and we'll see how it translates over the next few years

[xu82]

Post game presser - starts about 5:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccg9U5TY4MM

doesn't sound like wojo voted for Mack.

I don't blame him - who would want to admit they voted for themself to avoid a shut out?

[xuwin]

Post game presser - starts about 5:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccg9U5TY4MM

doesn't sound like wojo voted for Mack.

He didn't say that. I think it was in very poor taste for the reporter to keep pushing the question at him.

[XUFan09]

He didn't say that. I think it was in very poor taste for the reporter to keep pushing the question at him.
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[MADXSTER]

I've had several UK fans approach me stating that XU is for real. That's when you know.

[mid major]

It was Barcelona-like the way the ball was moving on some of those possessions. I also loved some of the looks Edmond was dishing early in the game -- it's utterly demoralizing for an opponent to have their defense broken down with a crisp pass or a great dish.

Plus, can't say enough about the defense; they forced tough shots all night and avoided major lapses or free points.

Let's keep it rolling tonight!

So we had a little "tiki taka" going? I'm okay with although I'm a Real fan. Hala Madrid!

[UCGRAD4X]

I've had several UK fans approach me stating that XU is for real. That's when you know.


Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...

UK fans are, after all, more firmly entrenched in reality than your average individual.

Whose with me and MadXter on this?

[XUGRAD80]

I've had several UK fans approach me stating that XU is for real. That's when you know.

The UK fans that I know, and that's practically my whole family of in-laws, the people I worked with for years, and virtually everyone of my neighbors, have all been very complimentary of Xavier for many years.

Of course that is probably because they haven't yet lost to X, or seen them as any threat. They do have a tendency to live in their own little world.

[JEHARDI]

He didn't say that. I think it was in very poor taste for the reporter to keep pushing the question at him.

Agree, he was pretty complimentary of both Mack and the team. The reporter who asked the question (Rick Broering) is the same clown who after the loss to Nova said that was the last we would hear about X in the national conversation to reach the final four. That statement did not last the beat down of Butler 3 days later.

[MADXSTER]

Broering may be a clown but he never ever, in the history of ever, never said that.

[JEHARDI]

Broering may be a clown but he never ever, in the history of ever, never said that.

I was having a lot of fun skewering him on Twitter with his quote. It is there for your viewing.