Other MB Games

[paulxu]

Duke 59/Kentucky 42

(In the first half:crazy:)

[GoMuskies]

Shockers lose at home to LaTech. And Karl Malone is not playing for the Bulldogs anymore. Long season ahead at Charles Koch Arena.

[X-band '01]

Baylor lost AT HOME to Texas Southern. Keep in mind that the only game Texas Southern won against a noncon opponent last year was in the NCAA Tournament against NC Central.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Xavier non con opponents or potential opponents:

Duke won
Auburn won
Gonzaga won
Detroit lost
Wisconsin won
Mizzou won

I may have missed some but I think thats most of them.

[GoMuskies]

Yeah, we may want to consider going for a "respectable" loss to Auburn to avoid having to play Dook. The 40 point shellacking Kansas put on us in Alaska back in the Prosser days would be in play if we face Dook.

[X Factor]

The UK message board is good reading today. :popcorn:

[drudy23]

Duke could be in the undefeated conversation.

[GIMMFD]

Duke could be in the undefeated conversation.

They are ridiculously good, Zion is better than I thought he was, they played a really good game, and just embarrassed Kentucky, Tre Jones is a true PG something they needed last year, and I agree, I know it's a one game overreaction, but man they were looking like they could be undefeated.

[Lloyd Braun]

Watching OSU-UC out of morbid curiosity... and I want to gouge my eyeballs out.

[muskiefan82]

Watching OSU-UC out of morbid curiosity... and I want to gouge my eyeballs out.

UC's offense is.......offensive

[xudash]

32 points scored and that is with over 10 minutes left in the second half!

And they clearly put too much money into that arena. It's underwhelming.

[chico]

Wonder what little mick is going to blame that loss on.

[paulxu]

Video board was distracting shooters.

[XUGRAD80]

Actually the arena is pretty nice and it’s very hard to believe that the old one ever existed. It’s totally changed.

However, the current UC basketball team also makes it hard to believe that they ever had a team that could run decent offense. They are horrible.

[XUGRAD80]

Wonder what little mick is going to blame that loss on.


Believe it or not, in the post game show he blamed it on the lack of....wait for it.....DEFENSE and REBOUNDING.

He actually made the comment that if they had just kept OSU to 27 points in the 2nd half, like they had in the 1st half, they would have won.

While that it technically correct, it could also be pointed out that if you could just be an average offensive team, you would have won too.

[paulxu]

And if OSU had held Mick's team to 18 in the second half, like they had in the 1st half, the score would have been 54-36.

[drudy23]

Believe it or not, in the post game show he blamed it on the lack of....wait for it.....DEFENSE and REBOUNDING.

He actually made the comment that if they had just kept OSU to 27 points in the 2nd half, like they had in the 1st half, they would have won.

While that it technically correct, it could also be pointed out that if you could just be an average offensive team, you would have won too.

He is so terrible. I hate UC, but I honestly feel bad for my friends who are UC fans who have to put up with his idiocy. Most UC fans hate him too.

[D-West & PO-Z]

UC's offense is.......offensive

As my buddy said, Larry Davis must have been the offensive coach, lol.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Believe it or not, in the post game show he blamed it on the lack of....wait for it.....DEFENSE and REBOUNDING.

He actually made the comment that if they had just kept OSU to 27 points in the 2nd half, like they had in the 1st half, they would have won.

While that it technically correct, it could also be pointed out that if you could just be an average offensive team, you would have won too.

Unreal....

[X-band '01]

As my buddy said, Larry Davis must have been the offensive coach, lol.

So that's why UC was getting called for so many touch fouls.

Too soon?

[scoscox]

And they clearly put too much money into that arena. It's underwhelming.

The seating looks better than it was, but it's core problems with the low ceiling and box design still remain. I just don't understand why they didn't build a new arena. They spent 87 million, which is about 20 million more than it cost us to build cintas and 25 million more than it cost them to build the original fifth/third (yes adjusted for inflation). I just don't understand that move

[scoscox]

Mick's press conference after the game is an all-time Mick Cronin press conference. Highly recommend. His lack of self awareness is awe-inspiring.

[XUGRAD80]

Mick's press conference after the game is an all-time Mick Cronin press conference. Highly recommend. His lack of self awareness is awe-inspiring.

Have to agree...it’s so bad it’s actually funny, in a sad kind of way.

He is a classic case of......”Not only don’t he get it, He don’t get, that he don’t get it.”

[Xville]

I'm sure others saw this already, but I just noticed Florida State beat Florida (who is supposed to finish in the top half of a very deep SEC conference) by 20.

[XUMIOH12]

They are ridiculously good, Zion is better than I thought he was, they played a really good game, and just embarrassed Kentucky, Tre Jones is a true PG something they needed last year, and I agree, I know it's a one game overreaction, but man they were looking like they could be undefeated.

Agreed, they look like the best team right now, but just don't see them going undefeated at all.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Last night:

UC lost
Ohio won
Eastern KY lost

Edit.....UC lost lol, phew!

[GoMuskies]

EKU got nipped by 30 at home against Marshall.

[Xville]

Louisville only up 3 against nicholls with 14 minutes left...come on colonels!!

[GoMuskies]

Louisville only up 3 against nicholls with 14 minutes left...come on colonels!!

To be fair, Nicholls beat Kansas earlier this year.

Wait, that was football...

[X Factor]

Illinois took Evansville behind the woodshed to the tune of 99-60.

[GoMuskies]

Illinois took Evansville behind the woodshed to the tune of 99-60.

Illinois now leads the Maui Invitational at 1-0.

[Lloyd Braun]

Illinois now leads the Maui Invitational at 1-0.

“Maui on the Mainland” just doesn’t have the same Wow factor... really sucks to be in the Maui invitational and not go to Hawaii.

Side note: if we happen to get by Auburn, playing Duke would be.... uhhhh... fun.

[muskiefan82]

Maybe that would be the game I go into thinking X will get shellacked by 50 and they pull off a miracle instead of thinking they have a chance and having their heads handed to them

[XUGRAD80]

Would you take Jones or Zion in a cage match?

[xu82]

Would you take Jones or Zion in a cage match?

Pay per view GOLD there!

[GoMuskies]

Friars got Shocked.

[noteggs]

Same shocked team that got beat by LA Tech! Should be a very interesting BE season!

[X-band '01]

Another reason to be thankful not to be in the A-10 anymore - Richmond lost at home to perennial powerhouse Longwood.

[xavierj]

Friars got Shocked.

Really bad loss for Providence. Ed Cooley continues to be overrated.

[GoMuskies]

Really bad loss for Providence. Ed Cooley continues to be overrated.

It's a game Providence should have won, but you can be sure that Gregg Marshall won't let Wichita State be a bad team, so it won't end up being an awful loss for the Friars.

[noteggs]

Buffalo over #13 WVU. It’s going to be a fun and interesting season overall. First opening game lost for mountaineers since 1989.

[X-man]

Auburn manhandled #25 Washington. Gonna be a tough start to Maui.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Auburn won
Mizzou lost
Detroit lost

[GoMuskies]

Auburn won
Mizzou lost
Detroit lost

Mizzou lost to Iowa State, who is a fairly likely opponent on Wednesday in Maui.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Mizzou lost to Iowa State, who is a fairly likely opponent on Wednesday in Maui.

Ah thanks, I forgot they were in it.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Last night:

IUPUI won
Miami OH lost
EKU won
Gonzaga won

[Xville]

Georgetown looks good.

Akinjo is a stud freshman who seems to have a bit of tu in him. Damn I miss that guy and his intensity.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Last night:

EKU won
UC won

[GoMuskies]

Potential Maui 5th or 7th place game opponent Illinois lost.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Potential Maui 5th or 7th place game opponent Illinois lost.

Yes thank you. I never name all the team lol.

[GIMMFD]

Erm, Nova????

[X-band '01]

IUPUI won at Boston College. That is not a misprint.

[sirthought]

IUPUI won at Boston College. That is not a misprint.

!!!!!

[Xville]

IUPUI won at Boston College. That is not a misprint.

I'm assuming bc is going to suck because well they almost always suck but this still makes me feel better.

[X-band '01]

BC actually made the NIT last year, but it's not a good look for them losing to a team that was 6th in the preseason Horizon League poll.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Last night:

Auburn won
IUPUI won (@ BC as mentioned above)
Arizona won
SD State won

Neither are X opponents but:
Radford won @ Notre Dame

[D-West & PO-Z]

Northeastern is about to beat Alabama in the Charleston classic right now.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Last night:

Evansville won
Detroit game against Cal postponed due to poor air quality from fires

[D-West & PO-Z]

Tonight:

EKU lost
Miami won
Mizzou won
Ohio lost
IUPUI lost
UC won
Oakland lost

[X-band '01]

The Detroit-Cal game was cancelled; don't believe they'll be able to make that game up.

[Lloyd Braun]

Nova losing to ... Furman!? Less than 5 to go.

[usfldan]

Nova losing to ... Furman!? Less than 5 to go.

The (Furman) Paladins win in OT. They've now beaten half of last year's Final Four, also winning at Loyola.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Tonight:

EKU lost
Miami lost
Wisconsin won

[D-West & PO-Z]

Tonight:

Evansville won
Miami lost
Mizzou won
Ohio lost

[GIMMFD]

Tonight:

Evansville won
Miami lost
Mizzou won
Ohio lost

I'm guessing yours is for common opponents, but some interesting stuff happening today, VT beating Purdue, Buzz Williams is a major toolbag, and a lot of people thought he was crazy taking the VT gig, but has them ranked, and got a good win today, and Alabama beating Wichita State, looks like they will be a bit down this year, losing now to Bama, Davidson and Louisiana Tech, but did beat our conference mates in Providence.

[Xavier]

Did you ever read the article on him taking that VT job? Pretty in depth stuff and you can't hate on his logic (essentially taking a job with lower expectations and exceeding them versus staying at Marquette where he thought it would be tough to continue up to the expectations)

[GIMMFD]

Did you ever read the article on him taking that VT job? Pretty in depth stuff and you can't hate on his logic (essentially taking a job with lower expectations and exceeding them versus staying at Marquette where he thought it would be tough to continue up to the expectations)

I actually didn't, I'm not a huge fan of Buzz Williams (see: him dancing to country roads on the WVU logo really pissed me off, though it was a great troll job), but I can definitely understand that, life in Blacksburg is a bit more simple, football is king there as well, so can't blame him.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Tonight:

SD State lost to Duke
Iowa State lost to Arizona
Mizzou lost
EKU won
UC won
Oakland won
Detroit won

[bobbiemcgee]

Watching Mack get T'ed up filled me with Holiday Cheer.

[GoMuskies]

Gonzaga beats Dook. Time for another goofy rant from someone on here about how Gonzaga doesn't deserve all the media attention and respect that they get.

[xu82]

VD beating Butler. Rough start to this year....

[bjf123]

C’mon Butler. Can’t lose to the Cryers!


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[JTG]

Gonzaga beats Dook. Time for another goofy rant from someone on here about how Gonzaga doesn't deserve all the media attention and respect that they get.

Maybe if Miller had stuck around, that continuity may have led to X being as successful as the Zags. It's amazing X has been as successful as they have getting new staffs every 5 to 7 years.

[JTG]

C’mon Butler. Can’t lose to the Cryers!


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The Dawgs must have left their halos in Indy. Boo effing Hoo.

[xudash]

Maybe if Miller had stuck around, that continuity may have led to X being as successful as the Zags. It's amazing X has been as successful as they have getting new staffs every 5 to 7 years.

You are soooo right about continuity.

What is its importance to a player in making a decision on a school. Safe call to play for Few for at least a few more years.

[waggy]

Just because Gonzaga beat the tar out of X every time they met , doesn't change the fact Espn pimp's there asses for commercial reasons.

[Xville]

Well, Nova won the Advocare beating an extremely talented FSU team...They're baaaaaaccck.

[Juice]

Seton Hall beat Miami

[GoMuskies]

Texas Southern took down Bol Bol and #18 Oregon tonight. Add that to their win at Baylor.

Murray State had a shot to put up another gaudy record and maybe sneak into the top 25, but they lost 78-72 at Alabama tonight.

[paulxu]

And Wofford went down to Columbia and pounded the Gamecocks by 20.

[GoMuskies]

Nevada appears to be very angry at Loyola over last year's Sweet 16.

[X-band '01]

Gonzaga-Nevada will be a whale of a regional final in the West this year.

[GoMuskies]

Some guy who used to coach Xavier just beat Michigan State.

[xudash]

The Gator Chomping Whisky Guy took 5 charges against NCST, the last one helping them to win the game.

[GoMuskies]

Wichita State has a chance to break a record tonight. They're within shouting distance of blowing a 33 point lead to Baylor.

[GoMuskies]

Watching this UConn/Arizona game is interesting. Not long ago, this would have been one of the top non-conference games of the year. Now it's still a pretty good game, but it's just that: a pretty good game between two pretty good teams.

[GoMuskies]

Just noticed that LaSalle is 0-10. That's a shame.

It may be that going 212-226 like Giannini did there is one of the more impressive accomplishments in college coaching in recent history.

[sirthought]

Just noticed that LaSalle is 0-10. That's a shame.

It may be that going 212-226 like Giannini did there is one of the more impressive accomplishments in college coaching in recent history.

Ashley Howard was a coach I would have hoped X had looked at for this recent opening. That program has a long road ahead.

[Masterofreality]

Just noticed that LaSalle is 0-10. That's a shame.

It may be that going 212-226 like Giannini did there is one of the more impressive accomplishments in college coaching in recent history.

And a Sweet 16 too five years ago, incredibly enough playing out of Tom Gola's garage. Just an awful gym.

[GoMuskies]

UC losing to East Carolina is fun.

[X Factor]

Michigan is 28-1 in their last 29 games. Their only loss is to Villanova in the National Title game.

[Xville]

For all those on here that hated on Mullin for so long, you probably should start eating your crow now.

[Muskie]

For all those on here that hated on Mullin for so long, you probably should start eating your crow now.

I’ll wait to see how he does without Ponds.


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[Xville]

I’ll wait to see how he does without Ponds.


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Moving those goal posts I see.

[Xville]

Heck of a game between nova and st John's. I miss xavier being good this season....ugh

[D-West & PO-Z]

For all those on here that hated on Mullin for so long, you probably should start eating your crow now.

Wait, I am confused by the timing of this post. They lost to Nova yesterday right? Because they played tough @unranked Nova Mullin has now proven to be a good coach? Or is it because they went undefeated against one of the worst schedules in the country in the non conference? They are finally playing legit competition in the Big East and have started 2-2. With the talent they have they should be one of the top 2 teams in the Big East this year. Top 3 at the absolute worst.

Anyway just not sure how anything St. Johns has done yet this year would make anyone have to eat any crow about Mullin.

[sirthought]

St. John's has been the victims of bad calls more than once this year. Still, they really fell apart against Nova at the end. I know Booth hit some unconscious shots, but SJU couldn't finish on some that were theirs for the taking.

What's up with Mullins' face. Those red patches look painful.

[D-West & PO-Z]

St. John's has been the victims of bad calls more than once this year. Still, they really fell apart against Nova at the end. I know Booth hit some unconscious shots, but SJU couldn't finish on some that were theirs for the taking.

What's up with Mullins' face. Those red patches look painful.

Just giving you a hard time here, no offense intended but it is Mullin, no S.

Why is it everyone in the Cincinnati area always wants to add an S to everything? Korgers, Meijers, Mullins, etc??

[D-West & PO-Z]

St. John's has been the victims of bad calls more than once this year. Still, they really fell apart against Nova at the end. I know Booth hit some unconscious shots, but SJU couldn't finish on some that were theirs for the taking.

What's up with Mullins' face. Those red patches look painful.

They did get screwed in the Seton Hall game. I did hear they missed two front ends of 1 and 1's though. Also heard they got lucky in winning Georgetown game though I didnt see it.

[Lloyd Braun]

Just giving you a hard time here, no offense intended but it is Mullin, no S.

Why is it everyone in the Cincinnati area always wants to add an S to everything? Korgers, Meijers, Mullins, etc??

It’s a pet peeve of mine I have been holding in. I made a comment about it in the Jake Walter(s) thread and was just waiting for someone to type in “Mullins” in this one.

[sirthought]

Is don'ts knows. Everybodys says its.

I thought it was Mullins. I guess that's incorrect.

[muskiefan82]

Thank you Pitt. The night just got even better.

[Xville]

Thank you Pitt. The night just got even better.

So wonderful. Jeff capel even outcoached mack. Buy a suit that fits douchebag

[XUOWNSUC]

Tulsa is currently crapping bed at the end of the game versus uc.

[Xville]

Watching unc hopefully beat ul and Schulman asks Bilas what is the identity of Chris mack teams and bilas seriously said hard nose defense. Just because mack talks about it to media, doesnt mean his teams are good at defense. These guys are effing morons.

[GoMuskies]

Watching unc hopefully beat ul and Schulman asks Bilas what is the identity of Chris mack teams and bilas seriously said hard nose defense. Just because mack talks about it to media, doesnt mean his teams are good at defense. These guys are effing morons.

Louisville is currently spanking them, but I expect Carolina to come back and win by less than 11.5.

[Xville]

I've watched unc play three times and each time I've been shocked at how they are even ranked. Nothing about them impresses me.

Of course I didnt see them beat gonzaga so maybe they were impressive then.

[X-band '01]

Maybe GIMMFD can provide some insight, but what the hell happened to West Virginia this year?

[bobbiemcgee]

'Cuse knocks off the dukies.

[GIMMFD]

Maybe GIMMFD can provide some insight, but what the hell happened to West Virginia this year?

Helluva question, I think everyone is trying to figure that out, Huggins included. I think it's a mixture of not having the strongest recruiting class (Jordan McCabe is not college ready yet, and needs some time in the weight room), Esa Ahmad never taking that next step like everyone expected him to, and his shooting being incredibly poor, not having a go to offensive weapon, or the guys who want to play the Press Virginia style, missing Konate for the majority of the year, and playing guys who wouldn't really even cut it at the D2 level like Chase Harler and what not. A perfect crap storm brew this year, which is weird, considering WVU was supposed to be pretty good, Huggs said he's not looking to next year as of yet, but it might be time to, as this season is looking rough, starting out 0-4 is not what you want, and when you don't have the offensive weapons to compete, it doesn't matter how good the press is.

[GoMuskies]

Big win for Wisky over Michigan. The Badgers have been up and down this year, but they're a pretty solid squad.

[GoMuskies]

Wichita State and UC trying to out-ugly one another has a strangely artistic quality.

[D-West & PO-Z]

8-9 West Virginia just upset Kansas

[D-West & PO-Z]

WVU is now 1-5 in Big 12.

[GIMMFD]

WVU is now 1-5 in Big 12.

We're stupid and dumb and I hate us. Weirdly enough WVU is 5-10 against Kansas, but it's felt like Huggins has clipped Bill Self a lot more than that, they're always pretty competitive games. Doubt this leads to much, but nice to see players on that team actually give a damn for once.

EDIT: 5-10, not 4-10.

[Xavgrad08]

IU gets blasted by Michigan. IU fans don’t seem to like Archie, or any coach other than knight.

[D-West & PO-Z]

For all those on here that hated on Mullin for so long, you probably should start eating your crow now.

St. John's has been pretty terrible lately. 4 losses in the last 5 games including home losses to DePaul and Georgetown. Their non conference schedule was such a joke I'm not surprised.

Here's a gem of an inside the huddle with the great Coach Mullin.

https://twitter.com/srod021/status/1089579184328970240?s=21

I'd say 80% of that timeout he's just tying his shoes?

[Xville]

St. John's has been pretty terrible lately. 4 losses in the last 5 games including home losses to DePaul and Georgetown. Their non conference schedule was such a joke I'm not surprised.

Here's a gem of an inside the huddle with the great Coach Mullin.

https://twitter.com/srod021/status/1089579184328970240?s=21

I'd say 80% of that timeout he's just tying his shoes?

Yeah my post didn't age well at all :) . I'll eat a full plate of crow on that one. There is quite a bit of talent on that team that they should be way better than they are. On the other side, I wonder if Ewing is starting to build Georgetown back up? I hope so...I think Georgetown being good is ultimately good for the league.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Yeah my post didn't age well at all :) . I'll eat a full plate of crow on that one. There is quite a bit of talent on that team that they should be way better than they are. On the other side, I wonder if Ewing is starting to build Georgetown back up? I hope so...I think Georgetown being good is ultimately good for the league.

Yeah I'd love for Georgetown to get back. And Ewing is my favorite NBA player of all time so I'd love for good things for him. Be awesome for him to get his alma mater back to national prominence.

[X Factor]

Illinois beat Michigan St. tonight. They've now beaten #13 Maryland and #9 MSU.

What is Xavier's best win? Butler probably...

[Xville]

Sju just won at Marquette...huge win for their tourney resume.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Sju just won at Marquette...huge win for their tourney resume.

Swept Marquette

[GoMuskies]

A Chris Mack team lost to Florida State today. That's a shame.

[D-West & PO-Z]

A Chris Mack team lost to Florida State today. That's a shame.

Lenny Hamilton gets him again!

[GIMMFD]

Clemson beating VT has given me tremendous joy? Why, because I hate smug ass Buzz Williams, and I am willing to die on this hill.

[GoMuskies]

I mean, I'm always happy to see Dook lose, but......

[drudy23]

I mean, I'm always happy to see Dook lose, but......

Mack is a very good coach. Can't dispute it.

This looks like the Florida State game 2 years ago (the good one). Everything is working for Mack.

As I type this, Louisville with 4 turnovers in a row. Not over yet.

If they don't get the hammer at Louisville, he will be the first ex coach to win a title.

[GoMuskies]

If they could get close enough to go over 143, that would be great.

[drudy23]

The look like an entirely different team the past 5 minutes.

[X-band '01]

I mean, I'm always happy to see Dook lose, but......

May have spoken a little prematurely here.

[GoMuskies]

May have spoken a little prematurely here.

Seeing them choke this lead away would be kind of funny I've got to admit.

Louisville fans are losing their shit. Pretty funny.

[Xville]

Mack is a very good coach. Can't dispute it.

This looks like the Florida State game 2 years ago (the good one). Everything is working for Mack.

As I type this, Louisville with 4 turnovers in a row. Not over yet.

If they don't get the hammer at Louisville, he will be the first ex coach to win a title.

Hes a decent coach, nothing more nothing less. He just completely choked another game away which he has now done two games in a row at Louisville. He will never get to a final four..xavier will get there before he ever does.

The love affair louisville fans have for the guy who cant find a suit that fits, will fade.

Espn acts like he took a bunch of 2 stars and made them McDonald all americans. The truth is there is a McDonald all american on the team, along with 5 top 50 recruits. There is lots of talent on that team.

[GoMuskies]

His honeymoon ended tonight, that's for sure.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

It’s like a Mack-coaches team has never practiced against any type of pressure in their college careers. Duke is the most talented team in the country... but you’re up 23 with 9 minutes to go at home. You have to have an epic crumble to lose, and that’s exactly what happened. Mack might’ve cursed himself by leaving X

[drudy23]

Well, he's bad at holding leads.

He is a very talented offensive coach. And their talent will significantly get better.

Then the NCAA throws down the hammer.

[OTRMUSKIE]

Mack’s suits don’t fit? Oh I always knew he would have first season magic like a lot of new coaches with other coaches players. Mack sucks and I love watching him choke. Muck Fack

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Hes a decent coach, nothing more nothing less. He just completely choked another game away which he has now done two games in a row at Louisville. He will never get to a final four..xavier will get there before he ever does.

The love affair louisville fans have for the guy who cant find a suit that fits, will fade.

Espn acts like he took a bunch of 2 stars and made them McDonald all americans. The truth is there is a McDonald all american on the team, along with 5 top 50 recruits. There is lots of talent on that team.

He’s a good Xs and Os pregame coach. He doesn’t call time outs, he doesn’t make in game adjustments, and he chokes. I hope you’re right about us making the final four before he does.

[scoscox]

That game was an exact replica of the providence meltdown from last year

[Xville]

Well, he's bad at holding leads.

He is a very talented offensive coach. And their talent will significantly get better.

Then the NCAA throws down the hammer.

The talent is not going to get significantly better. There is a lot of talent on that team, more than he ever had at xavier on one team. Espn makes it sound like he has a bunch of lepers on the team...there is a mcdonalds all american and 4 other top 50 recruits. There is plenty of talent.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Clearly, Mack blew the lead because earlier today he was meeting with Duke boosters in a Churchill Downs horse stall, talking about taking Coach K’s job after he retires after this year.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Gotta say that was an entertaining and satisfying last 5 mins. :)

[scoscox]

The talent is not going to get significantly better. There is a lot of talent on that team, more than he ever had at xavier on one team. Espn makes it sound like he has a bunch of lepers on the team...there is a mcdonalds all american and 4 other top 50 recruits. There is plenty of talent.

it's kinda bizarre the way louisville gets portrayed in the media. a lot of talk about how embattled the fan base is and how untalented the team is. really weird

[scoscox]

Clearly, Mack blew the lead because earlier today he was meeting with Duke boosters in a Churchill Downs horse stall, talking about taking Coach K’s job after he retires after this year.

as someone who didn't like mack's premature interest in the louisville job, you make a good point haha

[Blue Blooded-05]

The schadenfreude was high with this one

[X-band '01]

Remember when Illinois looked like one of the worst Power 5 programs? They're taking a wrecking ball to the Big 10 right now and just won at Ohio State for the first time in a decade. They're way out of at-large consideration, but they have now beaten teams like Ohio State, Michigan State, Maryland and Nebraska in the past month.

[GoMuskies]

Brad Underwood can coach.

[Lloyd Braun]

Brad Underwood can coach.

Would you rather have Underwood or Steele? Wait, wrong thread...

[94GRAD]

Would you rather have Underwood or Steele? Wait, wrong thread...

Fire Brad Underwood?

[GoMuskies]

Fire Brad Underwood?

I'm sure that thread existed at some point this season. Probably after losing to Xavier!

The Twitter account forgot the question mark! https://twitter.com/firebrad?lang=en

[UCGRAD4X]

Lucky as hell to get one over mighty Clemson. Tigers had two good looks at the rime after stealing an in-bounds with 3 sec.

[scoscox]

West Virginia is horrific

[GIMMFD]

West Virginia is horrific

I pay for the VIP board at 247 (needed to for the coaching change in football, and finding out what our recruiting class was going to be, but that's another story) and it's in shambles over there. It's clear that Huggins has filled this team with players who shouldn't have a sniff at division I basketball, and other guys who simply just don't give a shit. Plus down 3 starters, Esa Ahmad (best player, think of him like a Justin Martin type, all the potential in the world but just never put it all together) and Wes Harris (also a starter) both got kicked off the team, Konate has been injured all season, it's clear that there's cancers in that locker room currently.

Huggins needs to switch up his assistants and get someone who can coach offense, the game has evolved too much for there not to be capable shooters/scorers on a major conference team. He has some help coming in Oscar I can't spell his last name next year, but man, it's been bad to watch.

[X-band '01]

Lucky as hell to get one over mighty Clemson. Tigers had two good looks at the rime after stealing an in-bounds with 3 sec.

Louisville was up SEVEN with seven seconds to play. If they pissed that one away, Louisville would be a real dumpster fire this weekend.

[scoscox]

I pay for the VIP board at 247 (needed to for the coaching change in football, and finding out what our recruiting class was going to be, but that's another story) and it's in shambles over there. It's clear that Huggins has filled this team with players who shouldn't have a sniff at division I basketball, and other guys who simply just don't give a shit. Plus down 3 starters, Esa Ahmad (best player, think of him like a Justin Martin type, all the potential in the world but just never put it all together) and Wes Harris (also a starter) both got kicked off the team, Konate has been injured all season, it's clear that there's cancers in that locker room currently.

Huggins needs to switch up his assistants and get someone who can coach offense, the game has evolved too much for there not to be capable shooters/scorers on a major conference team. He has some help coming in Oscar I can't spell his last name next year, but man, it's been bad to watch.

Huggins has never been a good offensive coach and has been known to recruit guys of questionable character. Not surprised they're plagued by those problems necessarily, but didn't expect it to ever get this bad.

Also has Miles McBride coming in from Moeller next year. I don't know how he's doing specfically but Moeller is absolutely rolling over people this year. Should be title favorites going into the tournament. Coach Kremer has produced some good players, most recently Jaxson Hayes

[GIMMFD]

Huggins has never been a good offensive coach and has been known to recruit guys of questionable character. Not surprised they're plagued by those problems necessarily, but didn't expect it to ever get this bad.

Also has Miles McBride coming in from Moeller next year. I don't know how he's doing specfically but Moeller is absolutely rolling over people this year. Should be title favorites going into the tournament. Coach Kremer has produced some good players, most recently Jaxson Hayes

I think the character issues were more so of olden Huggins teams at Cincinnati and what not, because at WVU he hasn't had much of a problem with character issues. The only ones I remember before this were Terry Henderson and Eron Harris (transferred to NC State and Michigan State respectively), he recruits the rugged guys that like to get after it defensively. Jevon Carter is a prime example, and he wrote a beautiful article on his time at West Virginia and his roots on why he was so good at playing defense (https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/jevon-carter-memphis-grizzlies).

However, the offense thing is very correct, it's not adapted to how the game has been changing over however long, not enough shooters, or creative offensive sets to get good looks. I understand he wants "Press Virginia" to be "Press Virginia" because it's the best way to compete not getting 5* talents year in and year out for his coaching style, but you gotta be adaptable. Maybe better recruits would want to come to WVU if they played a more exciting offensive style. Fall far from grace for a pre-season top 25 team, and it's definitely taking a toll on him, you can tell with his post-game remarks.

I don't know much about McBride or Cincinnati basketball due to not originally being from Cincy, and being so far away right now, but hopefully he can contribute more than 4* Jordan McCabe has this year, because he's looked lost at times out there. It's promising to hear, a good floor general can really make a program that much better, it's no coincidence WVU was playing well when Jevon Carter was running the show.

[Lloyd Braun]

Huggins needs to switch up his assistants and get someone who can coach offense, the game has evolved too much for there not to be capable shooters/scorers on a major conference team. He has some help coming in Oscar I can't spell his last name next year, but man, it's been bad to watch.

I have watched Oscar play in person a few times. Huggs has been there every time and has recruited him for a long time.... and the kid is a beast. He’s so good and powerful...

[D-West & PO-Z]

Lucky as hell to get one over mighty Clemson. Tigers had two good looks at the rime after stealing an in-bounds with 3 sec.

Yeah that was nuts. They got very lucky to get that W.

[Xavgrad08]

IU loses to Minnesota by 21 pts. Dayton was down by 22 at home vs VCU. Dayton lost by two.

[xudash]

IU loses to Minnesota by 21 pts. Dayton was down by 22 at home vs VCU. Dayton lost by two.

Which program is winning the A10 these days? That conference is a shell of its former self and VD can't even control it?

[GIMMFD]

Which program is winning the A10 these days? That conference is a shell of its former self and VD can't even control it?

Davidson and VCU are tied for first at 10-2, with George Mason one game behind at 9-3. Dump in 4th at 8-4

[scoscox]

What's truly incredible is that some of them apparently still think they're getting an invite to the Big East. The delusion is incredible

[xudash]

Davidson and VCU are tied for first at 10-2, with George Mason one game behind at 9-3. Dump in 4th at 8-4

How can their fanbase justify and tolerate such ineptitude. If they're all about the "rebuilding excuse" then I call b/s and that program truly has sunk to mid-major crap. Why? BECAUSE IT'S THE A10 AS IT EXISTS TODAY: a shell of its former self.

On the other hand, it must be wonderful, living in delusion, believing that you are still relevant, because you play in a renovated dump in front of about 12,000 people every home game. They have no idea how significant BE membership is - how important it is to be in a power conference.

[xudash]

What's truly incredible is that some of them apparently still think they're getting an invite to the Big East. The delusion is incredible

In a way, when we all look back in a few years, and I am assuming that the Big East continues to perform at a high-level, Dayton will be able to blame never getting in the BE on two things: their own ineptitude and Villanova. Nova's two national championships enabled the BE to continue to perform at such a high level that it never had to consider expansion early in its reset when expansion options were less clear.

[GIMMFD]

In a way, when we all look back in a few years, and I am assuming that the Big East continues to perform at a high-level, Dayton will be able to blame never getting in the BE on two things: their own ineptitude and Villanova. Nova's two national championships enabled the BE to continue to perform at such a high level that it never had to consider expansion early in its reset when expansion options were less clear.

Nova being king was amazing, but not to mention, the rest of the Big East as a whole is pretty solid and marketable. We've been damn good since expansion, Seton Hall improved, St. John's is going through a bit of a fun period with Ponds, Providence had Kris Dunn, etc. After 4 bids to the NCAAs in the inaugural season, it's basically steadily increased: 4, 6, 5, 7, and 6. Those are great numbers for the amount of teams. The Big East has been a top 3 conference for the past couple years, and adding along members that drag us down isn't an option, I'm glad we're in a premier conference, and I'm glad we're performing well. The problems with Dayton are exactly that, they haven't made the right moves to be a viable, attractive candidate. With that, and the fact that the Big East has footprints in New York, DC, Philly, etc. we don't need extra members necessarily unless the piece fits for us.

[xudash]

Nova being king was amazing, but not to mention, the rest of the Big East as a whole is pretty solid and marketable. We've been damn good since expansion, Seton Hall improved, St. John's is going through a bit of a fun period with Ponds, Providence had Kris Dunn, etc. After 4 bids to the NCAAs in the inaugural season, it's basically steadily increased: 4, 6, 5, 7, and 6. Those are great numbers for the amount of teams. The Big East has been a top 3 conference for the past couple years, and adding along members that drag us down isn't an option, I'm glad we're in a premier conference, and I'm glad we're performing well. The problems with Dayton are exactly that, they haven't made the right moves to be a viable, attractive candidate. With that, and the fact that the Big East has footprints in New York, DC, Philly, etc. we don't need extra members necessarily unless the piece fits for us.

All good points. I didn't mean to over simplify it by focusing solely on Nova's achievements and impact.

With everything mentioned, it's beyond wonderful that it has transpired as it has, as those cheering against us have otherwise been left in the dust.

[scoscox]

In a way, when we all look back in a few years, and I am assuming that the Big East continues to perform at a high-level, Dayton will be able to blame never getting in the BE on two things: their own ineptitude and Villanova. Nova's two national championships enabled the BE to continue to perform at such a high level that it never had to consider expansion early in its reset when expansion options were less clear.

Even without Nova's championships, adding Dayton wouldn't have addressed any of the issues the BE was facing (legitimacy, etc.). The only thing Dayton has to blame for not getting an invite is their own mediocrity.

[Xavgrad08]

Arizona lost to Colorado last night. That is the 7th consecutive loss for the wildcats. According to the article below Arizona has now spent over a million dollars pertaining to the scandal.

https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/ncaa-investigation-underway-arizonas-sean-miller-faces-complicated-future-234415126.html

[GoMuskies]

That's one nasty ass Lexus.

[xubrew]

What's truly incredible is that some of them apparently still think they're getting an invite to the Big East. The delusion is incredible

Let's hope so.

It is nails on a chalkboard every time I hear someone even mention adding another team to the conference.

The Big East is having a down year. The league may only get two protected seeds, and only send five teams to the NCAA Tournament. WHAT A DISASTER!!

No other "power" conference sends half its teams to the tournament in a down year, other than the Big 12, who currently has the same ten team format we do.

When the Big East was at 16 teams, and was considered the best basketball conference ever, it actually never was. Not once did it finish as the top ranked overall conference. In fact, it routinely finished below it's finishing now, and while there was a three year period where the 16 team Big East won two titles, one of those was vacated.

The Mountain West used to be good. It used to send half it's teams to the tournament.

The Pac Twelve has been a basketball train wreck.

The ACC sent more than half the teams to the tournament more than half the time. I believe they've done it once (maybe twice) send expanding.

When it comes to the percentage of teams that the Big East puts into the NCAA Tournament, their down years are better than other conferences average or good years. Why do anything?? This whole notion of a 20 game conference schedule isn't helping the Big Ten get more teams to the tournament. It won't help the ACC either. It will arguably hurt them. What's wrong with two more OOC games?? NOTHING!!!

Don't expand. EVER!! DON'T ADD ANYONE!!!

[Xville]

Let's hope so.

It is nails on a chalkboard every time I hear someone even mention adding another team to the conference.

The Big East is having a down year. The league may only get two protected seeds, and only send five teams to the NCAA Tournament. WHAT A DISASTER!!

No other "power" conference sends half its teams to the tournament in a down year, other than the Big 12, who currently has the same ten team format we do.

When the Big East was at 16 teams, and was considered the best basketball conference ever, it actually never was. Not once did it finish as the top ranked overall conference. In fact, it routinely finished below it's finishing now, and while there was a three year period where the 16 team Big East won two titles, one of those was vacated.

The Mountain West used to be good. It used to send half it's teams to the tournament.

The Pac Twelve has been a basketball train wreck.

The ACC sent more than half the teams to the tournament more than half the time. I believe they've done it once (maybe twice) send expanding.

When it comes to the percentage of teams that the Big East puts into the NCAA Tournament, their down years are better than other conferences average or good years. Why do anything?? This whole notion of a 20 game conference schedule isn't helping the Big Ten get more teams to the tournament. It won't help the ACC either. It will arguably hurt them. What's wrong with two more OOC games?? NOTHING!!!

Don't expand. EVER!! DON'T ADD ANYONE!!!

Expansion has little to do with the results on the court.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Expansion has little to do with the results on the court.

Yes, true. And it will likely happen at some point. Just need to hope the conference makes the right additions when the time comes.

[xubrew]

Yes, true. And it will likely happen at some point. Just need to hope the conference makes the right additions when the time comes.

If it happens at some point, then it means they did not make the right decision.

[D-West & PO-Z]

If it happens at some point, then it means they did not make the right decision.

Possibly.

I dont necessarily think it happens anytime soon but never is a long time. At some point the conference will change in some way and it may be in conjunction with other changes within the NCAA and/or other conferences. It is impossible to say it wouldn't be the right decision when we dont even know the future circumstances.

[GoMuskies]

If they can find a way to make Gonzaga work, it would be the right decision. If they can find a way to make UConn work, it would be the right decision.

Other than that, there's nothing good that can come of expansion in the forseeable future.

[GIMMFD]

If they can find a way to make Gonzaga work, it would be the right decision. If they can find a way to make UConn work, it would be the right decision.

Other than that, there's nothing good that can come of expansion in the forseeable future.

Totally agree, it's all dependent on whether we get quality conference members that can push the needle forward, we're in a good position to be relatively selective on who we allow into the Big East, so I doubt they make a rushed lapse of a decision in that regards.

[BMoreX]

If they can find a way to make Gonzaga work, it would be the right decision. If they can find a way to make UConn work, it would be the right decision.

Other than that, there's nothing good that can come of expansion in the forseeable future.

/endthread

[xubrew]

UConn is seemingly always looking for home and homes, so if we really want to play them then we probably pretty much can whenever we want to.

UConn just strikes me as being radioactive. I know their history gives value to their brand name (for now), and I admit that I like Hurley as a coach, but nevertheless their basketball team has been NITish at best in recent years. No senior department members were actually there the last time UConn was good at basketball. David Benedict came from Auburn, and (seems to) care more about football and hockey than basketball, and BOY do they suck at both of those! They're also about a gazillion dollars in debt, and just a few months ago decided to build a new hockey arena on campus. They're estimating it will cost $45 million. It will almost assuredly cost more than that. They just don't strike me as being the UConn that of old that could help the Big East. And, yeah, I don't like the idea of 11 teams either, but even if I did I'd be squeamish about UConn right now.

[GoMuskies]

Indiana managed to lose to Purdue at home despite Carsen Edwards going 4-24 from the floor (0-10 from 3). That's pretty brutal.

[noteggs]

Saw that. Yikes

[D-West & PO-Z]

Indiana managed to lose to Purdue at home despite Carsen Edwards going 4-24 from the floor (0-10 from 3). That's pretty brutal.

Bourdreaux played 3 mins and had 1 personal foul and 0's across the board. I know he had some injuries at some point but I am sure he isnt giving Purdue what they may have thought they would be getting from him.

[AviatorX]

Indiana managed to lose to Purdue at home despite Carsen Edwards going 4-24 from the floor (0-10 from 3). That's pretty brutal.

IU destroyed Marquette, beat Louisville, and won at Michigan State, yet I honestly think they are worse than Xavier.

[GoMuskies]

They've lost 11 of 12, so I think that's a safe observation.

[paulxu]

UNC getting 8.5 against Duke. Should be interesting.

Read the article on the NBA referee who was hedging games for the bookies.
Suppose that goes on in the NCAA?

[D-West & PO-Z]

UNC getting 8.5 against Duke. Should be interesting.

Read the article on the NBA referee who was hedging games for the bookies.
Suppose that goes on in the NCAA?

That was a great article.

[xubrew]

Indiana managed to lose to Purdue at home despite Carsen Edwards going 4-24 from the floor (0-10 from 3). That's pretty brutal.

Having your teeth drilled through with a power drill > Watching that game

[X-band '01]

IU: Knock Off the Profane Chants (https://twitter.com/ByTeddyBailey/status/1098306496885071874)

Thankfully, no reflection sessions required for "F Matt Haarms" chants yesterday.

[paulxu]

Someone throws a stuffed animal on the court at Georgia.
Technical. Couple shots. Mississippi state wins by one.

UNC boatracing Duke without Zion.

[Xville]

Louisville gets their ass kicked by Syracuse...what a shame. Now they get to play Virginia. The love affair and the "mack has done such a tremendous job with this team" bs is starting to fade.

[JTG]

Prov crushing Johnnies by 25 with 2 minutes left.

[X-band '01]

Xavier now up to 6th in the conference thanks to Butler's loss tonight. Would be huge to not fall into a first-round game in the Big East Tournament.

[XUOWNSUC]

Someone throws a stuffed animal on the court at Georgia.
Technical. Couple shots. Mississippi state wins by one.

I remember a few years ago Mick Cronin wanted a technical called during the Crosstown Shootout because someone threw one of the balls from the “Ball Toss” onto the court. Turns out, it was a UC fan that threw the ball. How in the world can the refs police that sort of thing? How can you stop someone from doing this on purpose to help their team on the road?

[paulxu]

Mick needs help at Cintas.
I don't think he's ever won there.

[X-band '01]

The last season Indiana collapsed like this midseason, their coach was throwing a chair onto the court.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Mack with another blown double digit lead in the second half. Can’t say this isn’t enjoyable.

[Xville]

Mack with another blown double digit lead in the second half. Can’t say this isn’t enjoyable.

Such a shame :) . They aren't even going to be ranked anymore and may only win one more regular season game. Poor douche.

[X-band '01]

LSU got a nice win at home against Tennessee without Tremont Waters, but that game is going to be remembered for the time spent watching replay at the end of regulation and OT.

[X-band '01]

Meanwhile, West Virginia is about to piss away an upset opportunity at Baylor after getting T'd up for having six men on the floor.

[GIMMFD]

Duke without Zion against Cuse', game after Boeheim killed a man, that one should be interesting. Wonder if Zion will come back for the NCAA Tournament, I truly hope so, he's a treat to watch, even if it does make Duke damn near unstoppable. RJ Barrett off to an early hot start, I'm sure him and Cam Reddish will be lighting up the scoreboard tonight.

As for WVU, they're incredibly bad, looking to push out some more people and go the JUCO route I believe, right now it's just development stage and seeing who could contribute for the future. I'm surprised Huggins hasn't had an aortic dissection at this rate.

[Xville]

If duke has zion, I dont know how anyone beats them once th games matter...maybe uk which makes me throw up in my.mouth a little bit.

[X-band '01]

RIP Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament hopes.

[D-West & PO-Z]

RIP Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament hopes.

Just because of losing to St. John’s? I can’t remeber their whole resume but beating UK at neutral site should loom large.

[X-band '01]

They've played better to get it back to 5, but they dug themselves a huge hole early in the game (28-7 in the first 8 minutes) and looked like they were just going through the motions.

As resilient as they are, they need to quit digging themselves big holes. They can't win at Georgetown and they sure as hell can't beat Marquette or Villanova doing that.

[D-West & PO-Z]

They've played better to get it back to 5, but they dug themselves a huge hole early in the game (28-7 in the first 8 minutes) and looked like they were just going through the motions.

As resilient as they are, they need to quit digging themselves big holes. They can't win at Georgetown and they sure as hell can't beat Marquette or Villanova doing that.

Yeah I missed the beginning. They made it close but couldnt get it all the way back there.

[Juice]

If duke has zion, I dont know how anyone beats them once th games matter...maybe uk which makes me throw up in my.mouth a little bit.

Duke can't shoot the 3. It will take one cold game and/or a hot shooting game from an opponent to knock them off in the tournament. As talented as they are, someone will knock them off in a single elimination tournament because they can't shoot.

[GoMuskies]

Kansas kept hope alive last night to extend their Big XII championships streak. They need to win out and have K State and TT lose at least once each in the last three games. K State, in particular, has a pretty easy finishing stretch vs. Baylor, @ TCU, vs. Oklahoma. This might actually be the year.

And while Illinois fans surely don't miss Bruce Weber, it's pretty amazing that he's in this position at K-State (following a fluky Elite Eight run last year). He's certainly had more success at K-State than Illinois has had since firing him.

[GoMuskies]

I'm sure LaSuck has improved a lot over the year....but they were 2-10 in the non-conference, and they're about to go to 7-8 in the A-10 by knocking off the A-10's top team. Not a great look for the league.

[Xville]

When Illinois (who is still complete
garbage) beats Michigan state, it's because the big ten is deep or Illinois has improved (they still suck), but LaSalle beats the maybe second best team in the a10, and it's a bad look for the a10? Little bit of a double standard there.

[GoMuskies]

Illinois winning more Big Ten games than Indiana is plenty amusing to me as well.

[bobbiemcgee]

I'm sure LaSuck has improved a lot over the year....but they were 2-10 in the non-conference, and they're about to go to 7-8 in the A-10 by knocking off the A-10's top team. Not a great look for the league.

We should thank God everyday that we never have to play in the Gola Garage anymore.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Chris Mack and Louisville are going to lose at 4-10 BC. They have now lost 6 of 8.

[GoMuskies]

Louisville and their national coach of the year nominee are about to lose for the fifth time in six outings. A real shame.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Chris Mack and Louisville are going to lose at 4-10 BC. They have now lost 6 of 8.

Ya hate to see it.....:lmao:

[GoMuskies]

Texas came from ahead to lose to Baylor. That has to be good for us in the win out scenario, right?

[X-band '01]

Texas finishes out with home games against Iowa State and TCU and a Texas Tech roadie. They might be 15-16 going into the Big 12 Tournament.

[xudash]

Louisville and their national coach of the year nominee are about to lose for the fifth time in six outings. A real shame.

I wonder if he goes online to his banking account on nights like these so that he can just stare at his bank balance for relief.

[GoMuskies]

If you saw the layout they did of his home in the Courier-Journal, you know that he doesn’t have to look at the bank statement. They decorated the home in the “We’re really rich” style. So he just needs to go home and look around.

[GIMMFD]

If you saw the layout they did of his home in the Courier-Journal, you know that he doesn’t have to look at the bank statement. They decorated the home in the “We’re really rich” style. So he just needs to go home and look around.

Hope they bought home insurance for when the Cards fans burn it to a crisp.

[xudash]

If you saw the layout they did of his home in the Courier-Journal, you know that he doesn’t have to look at the bank statement. They decorated the home in the “We’re really rich” style. So he just needs to go home and look around.

Well, good for him.

Perhaps he has an expensive massage chair.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Mack totally ripped his team last night. Didnt see any responsibility for himself just scorched his team though.

He was also caught on TV during game turning to Luke Murray saying something the the effect of "F'in pu__ys" about his team.

[MITTENMUSKIE16]

Louisville fan tweeted at louisville media guy following the loss: "Chris Mack = Poor man's Shaka Smart. At this point, hasnt proven he can coach players above 2 or 3 star."

Can't make this stuff up.

[Xville]

Louisville fan tweeted at louisville media guy following the loss: "Chris Mack = Poor man's Shaka Smart. At this point, hasnt proven he can coach players above 2 or 3 star."

Can't make this stuff up.

One reason out of a million, that outside of Linkedin (which is starting to get annoying as well), I hate social media.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Louisville fan tweeted at louisville media guy following the loss: "Chris Mack = Poor man's Shaka Smart. At this point, hasnt proven he can coach players above 2 or 3 star."

Can't make this stuff up.

Yeah what an asinine take. A poor man's Shaka? I'm no longer a Mack fan but that is just hilariously stupid. Louisville is obviously faltering here down the stretch but if you would have told their fans Mack would make the tourney in the first year I think the majority would have been satisfied with that.

[Xville]

Yeah what an asinine take. A poor man's Shaka? I'm no longer a Mack fan but that is just hilariously stupid. Louisville is obviously faltering here down the stretch but if you would have told their fans Mack would make the tourney in the first year I think the majority would have been satisfied with that.

Yeah....I think the Louisville fan base has realized a bit that Mack isn't Coach K, but listening to sports radio this morning, they are blaming the kids more than him at this point. Now, if this happens next year, I think that script will be flipped quite a bit. Patience is quite thin here due to fatigue of all the scandals, and the horrible football season.

[scoscox]

I love the “this isn’t Xavier anymore”tweets. Saw one that said that and then added “you actually have to have a hard practice”. Comedy

[GIMMFD]

Louisville fan tweeted at louisville media guy following the loss: "Chris Mack = Poor man's Shaka Smart. At this point, hasnt proven he can coach players above 2 or 3 star."

Can't make this stuff up.

Every fan base has it's bad apples, so I'm going to chalk it up to pure ignorance, but it is kinda funny that they know so little of Xavier.

[X-band '01]

They were ignorant back in 2004 as well. That year, they started 16-1, got as high as #2 in the polls and melted down to a 10 seed.

[GoMuskies]

They were ignorant back in 2004 as well. That year, they started 16-1, got as high as #2 in the polls and melted down to a 10 seed.

That game was a microcosm of their entire season, too, because they were murdering us for quite some time in that game....and then they just fell apart. Their fans were pretty salty leaving the arena that night, but I'm assuming they felt much better about things the next year when they got back to the Final Four for the first time in 19 years (and I'm pretty sure in the NCAA's eyes they haven't been back since!).

[xavierj]

Louisville fan tweeted at louisville media guy following the loss: "Chris Mack = Poor man's Shaka Smart. At this point, hasnt proven he can coach players above 2 or 3 star."

Can't make this stuff up.

Chris Mack had 17 four star players while head coach at Xavier. Some people are just clueless.

[GoMuskies]

Here's something I didn't notice was happening until last night, and I think it's pretty cool: the Ja Morant effect on attendance in the OVC. 538.com noted it in an article two weeks ago (chart below on the Morant Effect), but I hand't read it. But I noticed that Morehead State, of all places, almost sold out for their blowout loss to Murray last night. Good to see some excitement in a league that generally has some sleepy atmospheres.

Morant is a hot ticket
Attendance this season in the Ohio Valley Conference for teams hosting Murray State vs. their other home conference games

HOME TEAM NON-MURRAY STATE AVG. VS. MURRAY % CHANGE
Tennessee Tech 2,007 5,250 +161.6
UT Martin 1,253 3,114 +148.5
SE Missouri St. 1,391 3,143 +126.0
Eastern Illinois 1,211 2,410 +99.0
SIU Edwardsville 1,127 2,178 +93.3
Jacksonville State 2,232 3,718 +66.6
SOURCES: SPORTS-REFERENCE.COM, ESPN

[Lloyd Braun]

Morant is a lot of fun to watch.... Hot take alert: Zion is a freak of nature but if I am an NBA GM and I prefer Ja to Zion.

[xubrew]

Stetson is playing Kennesaw State. They are the two bottom teams in the ASun. The winner will be the 8 seed in the conference tournament. The loser is out. That makes this a de facto 8 vs 9 conference tournament game, and the first game of March Madness!’

[muskiefan82]

URI-nation really tried to give that one away, but down goes VD

[GoMuskies]

That’s too bad for Dayton. And they were just starting to get some bubble love. I feel so bad for them.

[Xavgrad08]

URI really did try to give that away. They started milking clock with 10 minutes left and a 7 point lead. That never works.

[OTRMUSKIE]

They were talking on the VD board how Xavier probably messed up with Steele and how Dayton has possibly closed the gap. That fan base is so cute and funny. You just lost to RI at home when you couldn’t afford to lose. Yeah that gap isn’t close.

[bobbiemcgee]

URI really did try to give that away. They started milking clock with 10 minutes left and a 7 point lead. That never works.

They lost by 29 @ home to VD, so I guess they were just trying to tiptoe thru and hold a lead somehow. URI is a terrible team.

[GIMMFD]

They were talking on the VD board how Xavier probably messed up with Steele and how Dayton has possibly closed the gap. That fan base is so cute and funny. You just lost to RI at home when you couldn’t afford to lose. Yeah that gap isn’t close.

Jesus the amount of drugs that fan base must consume to even remotely think they have closed the gap.

[X-band '01]

Here's something I didn't notice was happening until last night, and I think it's pretty cool: the Ja Morant effect on attendance in the OVC. 538.com noted it in an article two weeks ago (chart below on the Morant Effect), but I hand't read it. But I noticed that Morehead State, of all places, almost sold out for their blowout loss to Murray last night. Good to see some excitement in a league that generally has some sleepy atmospheres.

It's been a while, but Murray-Morehead used to be a significant rivalry in that conference. Morehead hasn't been the same since Donnie Tyndall and Kenneth Faried left town.


Stetson is playing Kennesaw State. They are the two bottom teams in the ASun. The winner will be the 8 seed in the conference tournament. The loser is out. That makes this a de facto 8 vs 9 conference tournament game, and the first game of March Madness!’

And we will begin our annual Championship Fortnight on Monday with the Atlantic Sun Tournament tipping off.


They were talking on the VD blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

Brevity, OTR. Brevity is vital.

[Xavgrad08]

IU takes down Michigan State by 1. Weird year for IU.

[GoMuskies]

This sucks. Now we have to listen to people talk about IU as a bubble team again.

[xudash]

Jesus the amount of drugs that fan base must consume to even remotely think they have closed the gap.

Exactly what I was thinking. The level of delusion with them is almost something to admire.

[AviatorX]

This sucks. Now we have to listen to people talk about IU as a bubble team again.

I mean...they kinda are. Especially if we want to think of X as on the bubble.

Wins over Wisconsin, MSU twice, Louisville and Marquette are really really solid.

Granted they will probably lose out to Illinois and Rutgers now.

[X Factor]

I mean...they kinda are. Especially if we want to think of X as on the bubble.

Wins over Wisconsin, MSU twice, Louisville and Marquette are really really solid.

Granted they will probably lose out to Illinois and Rutgers now.

How is a team with 5 conference wins on the bubble?

[GoMuskies]

I mean...they kinda are. Especially if we want to think of X as on the bubble.

Wins over Wisconsin, MSU twice, Louisville and Marquette are really really solid.

Granted they will probably lose out to Illinois and Rutgers now.

All true. But I dont have to like it!

[noteggs]

It’s official we’re talking about IU being a bubble team

[paulxu]

I did not realize that the B10 had gone to a 20 game conference schedule.

[paulxu]

Wofford finishes regular season undefeated in conference play.
Magee with 36, 8 3pters.
Very close to the NCAA record. I think he's got to get 22 more to have the record.

[AviatorX]

How is a team with 5 conference wins on the bubble?

If I had to guess, probably because conference wins is not a selection criterion.

Honestly, IU has a really fascinating resume. Not hard af all to make an argument for them.

[GoMuskies]

Nevada is the kind of team I would generally be cheering for to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, because I get tired of the same teams from the same conferences having all the success. But I think I'll be cheering for these guys to get bounced right away. I'm sure the atmosphere at Utah State was pretty intense, but I really find Musselman and his team unlikeable.

[xubrew]

You'd probably find a lot of teams and coaches to be unlikeable once you really got to know them.