Games involving other Big East Members 2016-2017

[xufan2434]

Classic Butler with the clock. It was almost hilarious how bad it was. Their fans really are the worst. NEED JP to cram one That being said, gotta give it to those kids they played great. Killing myself for saying this but I actually enjoy a couple of the Butler players for the first time in my life. I really like Kelan Martin's game. Feel like he would fit nice in X's lineup lol. And Kamar Baldwin is awesome to watch. His ability to get into the lane might give X some problems. Unless Ed blocks him every time..

[bleedXblue]

GREAT double header tonight. Shootout at Hinkle? Will St Johns continue to be relevant?

St. Johns has some talent now and not even Chris Mullin can screw that up. They hung in there and made a nice come back to make the game relevant in the last 5-7 minutes.

I don't see them "going away" at all. They will be relevant IMHO. And I'm not saying they're going to win 12 BE games this year. They are going to be a tough out for everyone. They are still missing some key pieces...like good coaching and strong post play......but they have some good young players who can shoot it

[Xuperman]

I agree. I love the BE and watch as much as possible and the Red Storm will not have to fight to stay out of the cellar anytime soon. Their 4 key players are 2 frosh & 2 sophs and have already surpased Providence and Depaul for the foreseeable future. Should get a win vs GU or MU maybe but probably at home only. Aside from the BU stunner I don't see much after that. X is done with them by months end, which is nice cause they will be a much tougher out come late Feb/march.

[XU 87]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/bracketology/nitty-gritty-report


BE 1,5,6 and 7 in RPI.

[muskiefan82]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/bracketology/nitty-gritty-report


BE 1,5,6 and 7 in RPI.

With 4 more in the Top 100 and only DePaul outside of the Top 150

[waggy]

They are still missing some key pieces...like good coaching .....


Mullins isn't even 2 years in. I wouldn't be too quick to write him off. He's a hall of famer. I know that means little in Cincy, where they can't afford the NBA, but it's a professional organization where he actually proved he was legit, and my guess he might've learned a little about the game.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Mullins isn't even 2 years in. I wouldn't be too quick to write him off. He's a hall of famer. I know that means little in Cincy, where they can't afford the NBA, but it's a professional organization where he actually proved he was legit, and my guess he might've learned a little about the game.

All of which means absolutely nothing.

Not saying he wont get the thing turned aroud he might he might not, but being a hall of famer means zilch for whether someone is a good coach. Knowledge is only one aspect of coaching. Doesnt mean you can impart it on others in an effective way.

[Xville]

All of which means absolutely nothing.

Not saying he wont get the thing turned aroud he might he might not, but being a hall of famer means zilch for whether someone is a good coach. Knowledge is only one aspect of coaching. Doesnt mean you can impart it on others in an effective way.

Agreed...I mean look at Michael Jordan, possibly the best player ever. The guy is a pretty mediocre front office guy, and he doesn't seem as if he would be the best coach either.

Mullins might be ok though...let's see if they keep improving.

[waggy]

It means zilch? Yeah, go rub one out.

[D-West & PO-Z]

It means zilch? Yeah, go rub one out.

I feel very sorry for you.

[waggy]

I feel very sorry for you.


You're here too.

[D-West & PO-Z]

You're here too.

Which, like Mullin being a hall of famer, has zilch to do with anything.

[waggy]

Well I disagree that being a hall of famer means zilch.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Well I disagree that being a hall of famer means zilch.

No problem, maybe try saying that instead of telling me to go rub one out next time.

[waggy]

Thanks for the posting advice.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Thanks for the posting advice.

No problem.

[Juice]

Well I disagree that being a hall of famer means zilch.

You know who else was a Hall of Famer? Isiah Thomas. His coaching career worked out.

[D-West & PO-Z]

You know who else was a Hall of Famer? Isiah Thomas. His coaching career worked out.

Ugh. I'm a Knicks fan, dont remind me, he set them back a decade.

[GoMuskies]

That reminds me to send you another thanks for taking Scott Layden off Utah's hands, too.

[D-West & PO-Z]

That reminds me to send you another thanks for taking Scott Layden off Utah's hands, too.

Ugh.

Speaking if Knicks, on ESPN right now Ron Baker in as the PG at end of game in the 4th.

[GoMuskies]

Had Knicks on the moneyline tonight. Had it the whole way.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Had Knicks on the moneyline tonight. Had it the whole way.

Never a worry!

[Xuperman]

Upset alert......looking for Butler to go down at GU in the early game. MU @ VU in the nightcap is must watch. Marquette goes 10 deep while VU is very thin. Also big time transfer Reinhardt has finally emerged as advertised. Good size, experienced and can really score. Love to see them put it all together and get a road W!

[bleedXblue]

Upset alert......looking for Butler to go down at GU in the early game. MU @ VU in the nightcap is must watch. Marquette goes 10 deep while VU is very thin. Also big time transfer Reinhardt has finally emerged as advertised. Good size, experienced and can really score. Love to see them put it all together and get a road W!

GU is Jekyll and Hyde and again. I hope they get their first league W today...but doubt it.

VU wins at home going away.

X needs to be on their game today defensively...St Johns can score.

[AviatorX]

Is the sound production in some of these Fox/FS1 games terrible for anyone else? Seems off during the Butler/GT game, and this isn't the first time I've noticed. Was really bad during X/Wake as well.

[American X]

Is the sound production in some of these Fox/FS1 games terrible for anyone else? Seems off during the Butler/GT game, and this isn't the first time I've noticed. Was really bad during X/Wake as well.

Yes. I previously filed a complaint (http://www.xavierhoops.com/showthread.php?30101-Fs1-year-2&p=570712&viewfull=1#post570712) that Gus Johnson sounded like a bridesmaid who eats the microphone.

ABC/ESPN seems to capture the crowd noise better than Fox, especially in football. Some of the games on Fox sound like they are played in a funeral parlor.

[AviatorX]

Yes. I previously filed a complaint (http://www.xavierhoops.com/showthread.php?30101-Fs1-year-2&p=570712&viewfull=1#post570712) that Gus Johnson sounded like a bridesmaid who eats the microphone.

ABC/ESPN seems to capture the crowd noise better than Fox, especially in football. Some of the games on Fox sound like they are played in a funeral parlor.

Agreed. Fox is usually really heavy on the rim mics, but it usually worked pretty well for big games IMO. These last few weeks I feel like I'm watching FSO -- just waiting for Steve Wolf to pop by and drop some inside info.

[paulxu]

Well, Georgetown got Butler to OT. But that was all.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Well, Georgetown got Butler to OT. But that was all.

Yep, 0-4 in the BE

[Masterofreality]

Well, Georgetown got Butler to OT. But that was all.


Yep, 0-4 in the BE

GTown is so boxed in to the Thompsons that their demise is imminent.

They are stuck silly with Daddy & Sonny and really have no way out. There is a real problem in the District.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I know we are the new guys but can we replace DePaul??? Will they ever be good again?

[D-West & PO-Z]

I guess it is nice to have a complete cupcake but still.

[bigdiggins]

Maybe if Gtown goes 0-18 (or 2-16 since DePaul is so bad) in Big East play they'll make a coaching change.

[Muskie]

Apparently John Thompson the elder still has an office near his son's? If that's the case JTIII isn't going anywhere until they are ready throw them both off campus.


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[Juice]

Apparently John Thompson the elder still has an office near his son's? If that's the case JTIII isn't going anywhere until they are ready throw them both off campus.


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I don't understand why the don't do that. Who is going to side with the Thompsons? Who of their alumni/fan base would side with those two in the shit show that has become their program?

[bleedXblue]

Apparently John Thompson the elder still has an office near his son's? If that's the case JTIII isn't going anywhere until they are ready throw them both off campus.


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Really bizarre to me that they would continue to ignore the fact that III is a really challenged in game coach. You look at them this year and they are really void of guys that can score the ball. I see at best 6-12 this year.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Georgetown gets their first BE win!

[XUMIOH12]

Georgetown gets their first BE win!

looks like St. John's might be back to doing what they do

[American X]

Is there a memorial service for Providence's tournament hopes after falling to DePaul?

[KabeX]

Goodness Gracious. I turned it off with DePaul down 10. Oy.


Is there a memorial service for Providence's tournament hopes after falling to DePaul?

[Muskie]

Really bizarre to me that they would continue to ignore the fact that III is a really challenged in game coach. You look at them this year and they are really void of guys that can score the ball. I see at best 6-12 this year. The family won them a National Title. Apparently that's the gift that keeps on giving.

[Xuperman]

Is there a memorial service for Providence's tournament hopes after falling to DePaul?

By tournament hopes I hope you mean NIT because the Friars are challenged from a talent standpoint. No one views them as a big dance participant. Will be locked in a slugfest with Depaul for the cellar and round 1 goes to the Blue Demons. Actually it is looking like the BE is a 5 bid league unless MU can get 10 conference W's.

[paulxu]

Tonight ESPN has a pro game, and ESPN2 is showing Wake/UNC.
Meanwhile, on FS1 is the Marquette/Creighton game.

I'm driving home from a dinner deal, and turn on the local ESPN radio station that covers the Upstate of South Carolina.
I'm always hearing "Westwood One Sports" as the people broadcasting games over this ESPN station

They were on tonight, broadcasting a game. The Marquette/Creighton game.

[xu82]

Butler knows how we felt last night.....painful first half vs Creighton. Down 20 almost halftime. Ouch! It happens....

[GoMuskies]

Butler knows how we felt last night.....painful first half vs Creighton. Down 20 almost halftime. Ouch! It happens....

Hopefully they continue to get pounded and we can have a Redemption Bowl on Saturday.

[GoMuskies]

Hate to poke the bear ahead of Sunday...but with tonight's embarrassing home drubbing at the hands of Provi, can Georgetown just put JTIII out to pasture already?

[X-band '01]

We think it's bad here because of Xavier's inability to close out games, but at least Xavier has been competitive in all but one of them for both halves. Did Georgetown even try tonight against Providence?

[Juice]

We think it's bad here because of Xavier's inability to close out games, but at least Xavier has been competitive in all but one of them for both halves. Did Georgetown even try tonight against Providence?

Casual Hoya @CasualHoya
Georgetown has now lost FIFTEEN consecutive Big East games to teams not named Blue Demons or Red Storm.

[LA Muskie]

Casual Hoya @CasualHoya
Georgetown has now lost FIFTEEN consecutive Big East games to teams not named Blue Demons or Red Storm.
I'm pretty certain you just jinxed us. So, on behalf of all of us, thank you. Thank you very much.

[American X]

The family won them a National Title. Apparently that's the gift that keeps on giving.

By that logic, Pat Knight and Richard Pitino should have permanent sinecures at IU and Kentucky or Louisville, respectively.

[Muskie]

By that logic, Pat Knight and Richard Pitino should have permanent sinecures at IU and Kentucky or Louisville, respectively.

I'm not saying it's good logic.


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[X-band '01]

Don't be shocked to see Richard Pitino's Minnesota team in the NCAA Tournament this season.

[GoMuskies]

Don't be shocked to see Richard Pitino's Minnesota team in the NCAA Tournament this season.

Why would we be shocked? They were in the top 25 last week.

[X-band '01]

So was Kansas State, but is anyone really sold on them being that good?

[XUMIOH12]

So was Kansas State, but is anyone really sold on them being that good?

but it sure as hell wouldn't shock me to see them in the tournament

[gladdenguy]

So was Kansas State, but is anyone really sold on them being that good?

I'm sure people will be saying the same thing about Xavier in a couple weeks.

[scoscox]

Expecting us to lose a bunch of upcoming games?

[BMoreX]

DePaul 25, Butler 5

[XUMIOH12]

DePaul 25, Butler 5

but its still DePaul, so it's only 33-31 at the half lol

[xu82]

DePaul up 50-57 with 7 minutes to go. Winning on the road is HARD.

[bjf123]

DePaul has missed their last 10 shots. Tied at 58. Under a minute left.


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[bjf123]

DePaul missed a FT with 2.1 seconds left. Heading to OT. The Blue Demons didn't make a FG in the last 13:39 of the 2nd half.


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[BMoreX]

Creighton is going to
Lose at home to Marquette

[xu82]

Sure, but everybody gets up and plays a great game against X..... ugh

[XUFan09]

Creighton is going to
Lose at home to Marquette
I'm guessing they're dealing with the fallout, both emotional and practical, of their star point guard's college career ending.

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[drudy23]

Or...we're not nearly as good as we think we are.

Seas are parting for Villanova to boat race this conference again.

[bleedXblue]

Or...we're not nearly as good as we think we are.

Seas are parting for Villanova to boat race this conference again.

the talent level and coaching at Villanova are heads and shoulders above everyone else.....its not even close

[drudy23]

Nobody is catching Villanova.

[Olsingledigit]

Well based on what others are doing we look like dog poop. We might be lucky to go 500 in the conference.

[bleedXblue]

I'm trying my best to remain optimistic but its really hard right now. The whole mess with Myles, little production and improvement in the frosh, dreadful offensive execution, poor shooting, bad TO's. Will a leader emerge? Will Gates please be more than a 6'9 3 pt. shooting option? Please someone talk me off the ledge.

[GoMuskies]

Was just checking out the MVC standings (yep, that's what I do on Saturday nights now; FML) and noticed that Indiana State is in last place in the Valley. Man, that was just an absolutely abysmal loss for Butler.

[JTG]

Was just checking out the MVC standings (yep, that's what I do on Saturday nights now; FML) and noticed that Indiana State is in last place in the Valley. Man, that was just an absolutely abysmal loss for Butler.
Their multiple top 20 wins make the loss to ISU insignificant. Every team has a bad night. The committee could care less.

[X-band '01]

Was just checking out the MVC standings (yep, that's what I do on Saturday nights now; FML) and noticed that Indiana State is in last place in the Valley. Man, that was just an absolutely abysmal loss for Butler.

Ditto for Xavier losing at Colorado.

[bobbiemcgee]

Yep, Buffs are 0-7 in Pac 12

[XUFan09]

Yep, Buffs are 0-7 in Pac 12
They have really imploded. Colorado and Northern Iowa, two teams that were decent early in the season before just falling apart.

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[X-band '01]

UNI is at least finally winning games in the Valley. They're reduced to playing spoiler to Wichita and Illinois State.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Down goes Nova

[xu82]

Down goes Nova

Who and where? This league is great, but a bitch!

[XUMIOH12]

Who and where? This league is great, but a bitch!

at Marquette, who only led for a total of 22 seconds, all in the last minute

[D-West & PO-Z]

Who and where? This league is great, but a bitch!

Lost @ Marquette.

Marquette led for 22 seconds entire game, but lead the most important seconds.

Won by 2.

[D-West & PO-Z]

at Marquette, who only led for a total of 22 seconds, all in the last minute

jinx, personal

[XUMIOH12]

jinx, personal

lol

[XUMIOH12]

can't believe they made that comeback in the last couple minutes

[Xville]

and Marquette stormed the court...so bush league :)

Anyways, I think this will help propel Marquette toward an NCAA berth obviously. The crazy thing is that there may be 6 teams from The Big East in the tourney field.

[Xuperman]

Blue Jays in the toaster @ Georgetown.....just waiting for it to pop up.

[GoMuskies]

Creighton's season is evaporating. Too bad.

[mistabeecee41]

Creighton's season is evaporating. Too bad.

Still can't believe we lost that game.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Still can't believe we lost that game.

Agree. I thought X coulda/shoulda won at Butler and especially at home against Creighton. Frustrating. Winning against Colorado and pulling out one of two against butler or creighton and things would look much different right now. Oh well. X is who it says it's record is. I think someone said that at some point. That's not my quote. I'm paraphrasing.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Agree. I thought X coulda/shoulda won at Butler and especially at home against Creighton. Frustrating. Winning against Colorado and pulling out one of two against butler or creighton and things would look much different right now. Oh well. X is who it says it's record is. I think someone said that at some point. That's not my quote. I'm paraphrasing.

Bill Parcells

[X-band '01]

Bill Parcells

Thought that was Jim Mora Sr.

[novachap]

that makes 2 of us! first time in over 3 years I saw them fold like that. Hopefully, not a trend. This short bench---lack of Booth (who appears is NOT coming back this year) is really running us down.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Thought that was Jim Mora Sr.

He was Playoffs!?

Parcells was your are what your record says you are.

[XUMIOH12]

that makes 2 of us! first time in over 3 years I saw them fold like that. Hopefully, not a trend. This short bench---lack of Booth (who appears is NOT coming back this year) is really running us down.

wow i didn't realize that might happen. Much tougher to contend for the title without a player like him.

[scoscox]

He was Playoffs!?

Parcells was your are what your record says you are.

but dennis green was they are who we thought they were, which is what I thought the original reference was alluding to.

[X-band '01]

He was Playoffs!?

Parcells was your are what your record says you are.

I thought you were talking Coulda Woulda Shoulda - that was Mora back in 1987. The Saints went from 2-3 to 12-3 and their first playoff appearance that year.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Ha, I'm not sure what Nigel was referring to, seems there is confusion.

I thought he was referring to Parcells you are what your record says you are, SCOX thought he was referring to Denny Green's they were who we thought they were, and you though Mora's coulda woulda shoulda.

Nigel?

[D-West & PO-Z]

After two impressive wins in a row Marquette loses to providence today.

[X-band '01]

That was actually the first time Providence won at Marquette.

[bobbiemcgee]

Win the next 5 and we will be 1st in BE - checking half full beer.

[paulxu]

Drink up!

[X-band '01]

By losing at home to Georgetown, Butler is really trying to imitate Xavier's script for Big East play last year.

It'll be a shame when they lose a buzzer beater in the NCAA Tournament.

[XfansinKy]

The union fees are huge. Basically cut that salary in half before a young player sees his first penny unless he had some type of signing bonus. A young player can make a really good living. 2 years in the NBA in my opinion is not as valuable as a degree in a demanding field. That is just off what little I know.

[bobbiemcgee]

Georgetown at #2 Villanova, 7pm.
#22 Butler at Marquette, 9pm.


Do the Hoyas have a chance? Can the BU defense withstand the onslaught of 3's ? Love the BE.

[X-band '01]

Jevon Thomas now abandoning the ship at Seton Hall:

Big East Coast Bias - Jevon Thomas Leaves Seton Hall (http://www.bigeastcoastbias.com/2017/2/8/14551954/jevon-thomas-seton-hall-pirates-basketbal-leaves-program-2017)

This leaves the Hall with only one PG on their roster. Might be addition by subtraction if he's griping over a lack of playing time.

[D-West & PO-Z]

On CBSSN Creighton down 2 @SH with 20 sec left. SH will be inbounding out of the timeout.

[D-West & PO-Z]

SH beats Creighton.

[BMoreX]

Georgetown just lost to DePaul at home. So it could be worse.

[XU 87]

Georgetown just lost to DePaul at home. So it could be worse.

Beat me to it. What a terrible loss. At home.

[D-West & PO-Z]

We can put the Georgetown on the bubble talk to rest now.

[chico]

Butler has scored 18 straight points against Villanova. At Villanova.

[X Factor]

Unbelievable. Butler outscores Nova by 9 in the second half on the road to win by 8!

[xavierj]

Unbelievable. Butler outscores Nova by 9 in the second half on the road to win by 8!

Glad they did. It's good for the conference. Saturday is a very big game for Xavier.

[X Factor]

Where does Xavier rank right now in the BE? 6th or 7th? Judging on how teams are playing right now I would have to say 7th. Ouch.

[xavierj]

If they win the next three they will finish no worse than third.

[AviatorX]

If they win the next three they will finish no worse than third.

I was wondering about that. What would the tie breaker be between Creighton and X?

[drudy23]

Winning the next 3 would ease my worry...I'd take 2 out of 3.

[GoMuskies]

Tiebreakers are definitely key, because Xavier is currently only a game up on 7th place. 7th place has to play DePaul on Wednesday in MSG.

[xavierj]

I was wondering about that. What would the tie breaker be between Creighton and X?

Not really sure about tie breakers. I do see Creighton losing at Nova and at Marquette to finish 10-8. Hopefully Xavier can right the ship and get to 11-7. A win Sunday would set them up to finish out on a high note.

[American X]

Georgetown, just do us all a favor:

https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEjI4Kahhc47OSdOw/giphy.gif

[X-band '01]

Glad they did. It's good for the conference. Saturday is a very big game for Xavier.

You mean Sunday (Butler/Xavier at least).

[GoMuskies]

I think last night finally killed off the last of the JT III loyalists among the Georgetown internet fan base. I still don't think their admin has the balls to fire John Thompson's son. The Thompsons aren't afraid to start a shitstorm. Just check out what happened at Ball State when JT II's completely worthless son got canned.

[paulxu]

All the home teams lost yesterday except Seton Hall.
Crazy day in the BE.

[Masterofreality]

My Gawd. Was there ever a worse series of errrrr, "play calls" from the bench than by GT3 in the Seton Hall game tonight? Just horrific.

That guy HAS to go.

[xudash]

My Gawd. Was there ever a worse series of errrrr, "play calls" from the bench than by GT3 in the Seton Hall game tonight? Just horrific.

That guy HAS to go.

Peak fouls a three point shooter with the shot clock winding down late in the game and I believe with Georgetown still holding a one point lead.

We certainly have our problems. We certainly are frustrated. But I cannot imagine being a Georgetown fan at this point.

[GoMuskies]

So how do the tiebreakers work? If we lose tomorrow and then beat DePaul, we could very well be in a three way tie with Marquette and Seton Hall. I know we'd be hosed against Marquette, but how about Seton Hall? Would really suck to play DePaul again Wednesday night!

Also, between the two, I'd MUCH rather play Creighton on Thursday than Butler!

[Juice]

My Gawd. Was there ever a worse series of errrrr, "play calls" from the bench than by GT3 in the Seton Hall game tonight? Just horrific.

That guy HAS to go.


https://twitter.com/TitanicHoops/status/836764177779810304 This sums it up

[D-West & PO-Z]

https://twitter.com/TitanicHoops/status/836764177779810304 This sums it up

Ha, that is great!

[RetireFiftyTu]

Great link where you can mess with different results and seeding scenarios: http://bball.notnothing.net/bigeast.php?sport=mbb

[GoMuskies]

Great link where you can mess with different results and seeding scenarios: http://bball.notnothing.net/bigeast.php?sport=mbb

Well, that's what I was afraid of. A loss tonight means a DePaul double. Ick.

[GoMuskies]

OK, so I've decided I want to see Xavier win twice and have Seton Hall and Providence win Saturday. That gives us the #6 seed. It fits better with my Vegas travel schedule (most importantly) AND allows us to avoid Villanova as long as possible while not having to play Wednesday night. Best of all worlds.

[AviatorX]

Well, that's what I was afraid of. A loss tonight means a DePaul double. Ick.

I know X just needs to win at this point, but I wish there were a way to land in the 6 spot and still be comfortable for the NCAA's. The prospect of a tough tough 4/5 game with the reward being a Nova beatdown in front of 90% Philly fans isn't exactly thrilling.

[AviatorX]

OK, so I've decided I want to see Xavier win twice and have Seton Hall and Providence win Saturday. That gives us the #6 seed. It fits better with my Vegas travel schedule (most importantly) AND allows us to avoid Villanova as long as possible while not having to play Wednesday night. Best of all worlds.


Wow. Great minds think alike haha. Sign me up for that scenario.

[BMoreX]

OK, so I've decided I want to see Xavier win twice and have Seton Hall and Providence win Saturday. That gives us the #6 seed. It fits better with my Vegas travel schedule (most importantly) AND allows us to avoid Villanova as long as possible while not having to play Wednesday night. Best of all worlds.

Yup. Definitely.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Didnt see this posted anywhere else.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18790334/georgetown-tough-spot-john-thompson-iii-john-thompson-looms

Interesting to hear how fearful even former players are of going on the record with their thoughts.

[casualfan]

Didnt see this posted anywhere else.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18790334/georgetown-tough-spot-john-thompson-iii-john-thompson-looms

Interesting to hear how fearful even former players are of going on the record with their thoughts.

It's amazing to me.

I don't care how much he did for the school you can't let a guy hold the program hostage like that.

[GoMuskies]

Didnt see this posted anywhere else.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18790334/georgetown-tough-spot-john-thompson-iii-john-thompson-looms

Interesting to hear how fearful even former players are of going on the record with their thoughts.

Dammit, I have work to do this afternoon, and now all I want to do is read Hoya Talk the rest of the day!

[BMoreX]

Brian Snow added this on twitter:
Brian Snow‏ @BSnowScout 4h4 hours ago
.@GoodmanESPN Other issue is, no good candidate would go to G'town because "Big John would do everything he could to screw me at every turn"

What a toxic atmosphere. This is going to be a prolonged issue there.

[casualfan]

Brian Snow added this on twitter:
Brian Snow‏ @BSnowScout 4h4 hours ago
.@GoodmanESPN Other issue is, no good candidate would go to G'town because "Big John would do everything he could to screw me at every turn"

What a toxic atmosphere. This is going to be a prolonged issue there.

At some point how does the school not say "this is happening, you can either fight it or get onboard?"

Like I know some are blaming Big John for acting this way, but at some point if the school chooses to continue to acquiesce it becomes their fault.

[X-band '01]

The other complication is the completion of the John Thompson Jr. facility on campus.

[GoMuskies]

The other complication is the completion of the John Thompson Jr. facility on campus.

Is it done? If so, complication solved.

[AviatorX]

I honestly do not understand why highly rated recruits still want to play for JT3 at Georgetown. It just does not compute.

[bobbiemcgee]

Ca Ching 10 ncaa units so far - hopefully 13 tmrw.

[Xuperman]

Inexplicable. IF the Badgers can pull the upset, this could get ugly.

[Masterofreality]

Providence epic fail.
Marquette, more epic fail
Seton Hall- possibly officially screwed
Creighton- Soft serve ice cream that melted under the lights.

Creighton really tees me off. I couldn't help but watch how Wichita State and the Cryers got after it defensively last night...then mentally compared that to the garbage effort that Creighton threw out there. The Blue Jays were absolutely embarrassing.

And great second half Wojo. You and Ed Cooley should go to a class together on learning how to finish. You both have "HalfsHeimers".

[X-band '01]

In fairness to Marquette, they were probably afraid of what Angry Frank would do to them if they beat them in South Carolina. Creighton has no such excuse, though.

[bleedXblue]

This year our league is led by 1 dominant program and then a bunch of good/solid programs.........we have depth, but not super high quality. Not surprised at all by results. I just hope we get 2 of 3 through to the S16. Yes, Villanova has a huge hurdle in WI. I had them early in the year as a a FF team to watch.

[xavierj]

I want Wisconsin to go away. I have gotten sick when ever I see them play, ever since last year when the ref screwed Sumner and Wisconsin then threw in that prayer. I hope Nova abuses them .

[gladdenguy]

I'm with you XAVIERJ. Hopefully Koenig blew his wad with 8 or 9 threes....whatever he had on Thursday. I hope Villanova destroys them but I know it will be a close game.

Creighton and Marquette pissed me off. Both lost to unimpressive teams. Marquette playing a road game against a 7 seed was bullshit though. It is just amazing how they can crush us, then turn into mental midgets under the bright lights.

Once again, Butler, Xavier and Nova carry the league. Just the way it will probably always be.

[paulxu]

I want Wisconsin to go away. I hope Nova abuses them .

This.

[American X]

In fairness to Marquette, they were probably afraid of what Angry Frank would do to them if they beat them in South Carolina.

Is Frank Martin going to return to his home planet or is he permanently stranded here?

[XU 23]

Providence epic fail.
Creighton really tees me off. I couldn't help but watch how Wichita State and the Cryers got after it defensively last night...then mentally compared that to the garbage effort that Creighton threw out there. The Blue Jays were absolutely embarrassing.



I only watched parts of the Creighton game, but when I did, Creighton's offense consisted of one player going one on one and then putting up a bad shot. I was surprised by the lack of discipline they showed throughout the game (at least the parts that I watched.)

[GoMuskies]

Those pricks from Creighton missing everything after not being able to miss against Xavier royally pissed me off. Cost me a pretty penny in Vegas on my Xavier money line bet! Granted, things have turned our just fine for X.

[xu82]

Those pricks from Creighton missing everything after not being able to miss against Xavier royally pissed me off. Cost me a pretty penny in Vegas on my Xavier money line bet! Granted, things have turned our just fine for X.

If we advance I may forgive them. I'm sure everyone at Ferg's got tired of hearing that we were watching a different team than the one that couldn't miss against us!