Louisville

[MADXSTER]

Don't look now but Louisville is playing some pretty good basketball. #2 in the AP getting 8 1st place votes

[GoMuskies]

Don't look now but Louisville is playing some pretty good basketball. #2 in the AP getting 8 1st place votes

They smoked NC Central yesterday. Shortly after getting through that Youngstown State/Indiana State guantlet. Stunning and brave what Mack is doing with his non-conference schedule this year.

They're probably pretty good. But who the hell knows at this point?

[MADXSTER]

They smoked NC Central yesterday. Shortly after getting through that Youngstown State/Indiana State guantlet. Stunning and brave what Mack is doing with his non-conference schedule this year.

They're probably pretty good. But who the hell knows at this point?

LOL That's true but they are shooting over 44% from 3 point range so...

[AviatorX]

Mack positioning himself for a 1 or 2 seed - he's got them right where he wants them!

Also 7 seed X vs 2 seed Louisville seems pretty on point.

[xubrew]

They smoked NC Central yesterday. Shortly after getting through that Youngstown State/Indiana State guantlet. Stunning and brave what Mack is doing with his non-conference schedule this year.

They're probably pretty good. But who the hell knows at this point?

They also have a win over the #3 ranked team in the country.

Granted, it's Bellarmine, who's ranked #3 in div2, but if you want to twist things, they do have a win against a top 3 team!!

[JTG]

F*ck Mack & F*ck Louisville. I'm glad he's gone.

[Mrs. Garrett]

We all know Mack is brilliant when he is a 1 or 2 seed in March.

[GIMMFD]

Mack positioning himself for a 1 or 2 seed - he's got them right where he wants them!

Also 7 seed X vs 2 seed Louisville seems pretty on point.

You already know that the committee is going to make that match-up happen, coincidence we keep playing the same damn teams in the tournament?? I THINK NOT. *puts on tin foil hat*

[xubrew]

We haven't played Louisville in 16 years. No one on the roster was even five years old yet. The only two teams I can think of that we've played more than once in the tournament are Pitt and Florida State.

[GoMuskies]

We played Pitt more than once? EDIT: oh yeah, the loss to #1 Pitt in the Sweet Sixteen. Too painful a memory for me to retain.

We played Arizona twice in rapid succession, but we weren't supposed to make it to either of those games. Played Dook twice. Also weren't supposed to make it to either of those games.

[GoMuskies]

We've also played K-State twice, Texas twice, Georgetown twice, UCLA twice, Notre Dame twice, Maryland twice, and Gonzaga twice.

[GIMMFD]

We haven't played Louisville in 16 years. No one on the roster was even five years old yet. The only two teams I can think of that we've played more than once in the tournament are Pitt and Florida State.

I guess I should rephrase a little, feels like we have potential match-ups with the same teams, the second Florida State year we had another potential match up with Gonzaga right? We also have played Arizona twice in the tournament as well, lost once and obviously beat them on the way to the Elite 8. Would have matched up with Wisconsin if we did beat them, who obviously we had a couple years back. I wasn't saying Louisville in general, but saying that the NCAA Tournament bracket seems to have some storyline undertones sprinkled in "Sean Miller vs Chris Mack," so I could very much see them being like "hmm, Mack vs Steele?"

[xubrew]

I can't believe I forgot about Arizona.

I wish we played Louisville. At least on occasion. If I were made king for a day and was told that I could have my pick of any team in the country to schedule a series with it would probably be Louisville.

[paulxu]

A little humor regarding seeds. Lunardi has Dayton as a play in game in his latest bracket.

That's a true home game for the tournament.

[X-band '01]

As much as we'd prefer to forget the Wisconsin loss, Xavier did beat Wisconsin back in 2009. So go ahead and add them to the x2 club.

[X-band '01]

Also safe to say that Xavier has yet to play a team three or more times in the NCAA Tournament.

[GoMuskies]

Good call on Wisky. Forgot about the win over them in '09.

[Masterofreality]

F Louisewer.

Every day and twice on Sunday.

[xudash]

A little humor regarding seeds. Lunardi has Dayton as a play in game in his latest bracket.

That's a true home game for the tournament.

I wonder if the Cryer faithful are close to going off a ledge at this point. Absolutely left behind - - a lot of them probably thought VD had a chance at moving up, when it had virtually zero chance of having that happen when the NBE formed.

At any rate, UCONN joins the BE and the conference locks in at 11 for the foreseeable duration, making it one more major conference to go to a 20-game schedule, leaving VD with what must be some serious scheduling issues. UDUMP must have a comical slate of games lined up for this season, which means that VD cannot slip up once if it wants to make the NCAAT.

Poor Cryers.

[Masterofreality]

I wonder if the Cryer faithful are close to going off a ledge at this point. Absolutely left behind - - a lot of them probably thought VD had a chance at moving up, when it had virtually zero chance of having that happen when the NBE formed.

At any rate, UCONN joins the BE and the conference locks in at 11 for the foreseeable duration, making it one more major conference to go to a 20-game schedule, leaving VD with what must be some serious scheduling issues. UDUMP must have a comical slate of games lined up for this season, which means that VD cannot slip up once if it wants to make the NCAAT.

Poor Cryers.

Dead....in their Red Sweaters...on ESPN+

[GoMuskies]

UD getting passed over for Wichita State is the thing that has to really sting. As much as MOR hates it, the American is at least a viable basketball conference so long as it sticks together in its current form. The A-10 is a disaster. VCU might cause Juan Bid to make an appearance. And he could be a regular visitor.

[xudash]

UD getting passed over for Wichita State is the thing that has to really sting. As much as MOR hates it, the American is at least a viable basketball conference so long as it sticks together in its current form. The A-10 is a disaster. VCU might cause Juan Bid to make an appearance. And he could be a regular visitor.

Totally agree.

The KEY problem remains what it has always been: lack of comprehensive alignment among member institutions. At the very least, for a second tier conference to have any chance at all at looking respectable and remaining sustainable, its members must invest in facilities and take basketball seriously. Fordham and LossSalle, in particular, are billboards for "don't care" and "have no money", respectively.

Try attracting top=shelf recruits to play at those place.

[X-band '01]

Dead....in their Red Sweaters...on Spectrum News 1

Fixed that for you.

[paulxu]

Clearly y'all didn't pay any attention to the thread where it was pointed out we should talk nice about other programs.

[xudash]

Clearly y'all didn't pay any attention to the thread where it was pointed out we should talk nice about other programs.

Paul, do you believe VD’s basketball organization rises to the level of program?

[scoscox]

UD getting passed over for Wichita State is the thing that has to really sting. As much as MOR hates it, the American is at least a viable basketball conference so long as it sticks together in its current form. The A-10 is a disaster. VCU might cause Juan Bid to make an appearance. And he could be a regular visitor.

the A-10 is really good this year. maybe better than the american, which it has been multiple times. really not much of difference as far as dayton is concerned

[GoMuskies]

the A-10 is really good this year. maybe better than the american, which it has been multiple times. really not much of difference as far as dayton is concerned

You have got to be kidding.

[paulxu]

Paul, do you believe VD’s basketball organization rises to the level of program?

I'll get back to you. Could take some thought.

[xubrew]

the A-10 is really good this year. maybe better than the american, which it has been multiple times. really not much of difference as far as dayton is concerned

Dude, be sure and have your house checked for lead.

The A10 is better than it was a year ago, but this year's SoCon is also better than the A10 was a year ago.

[xubrew]

I wonder if the Cryer faithful are close to going off a ledge at this point. Absolutely left behind - - a lot of them probably thought VD had a chance at moving up, when it had virtually zero chance of having that happen when the NBE formed.

At any rate, UCONN joins the BE and the conference locks in at 11 for the foreseeable duration, making it one more major conference to go to a 20-game schedule, leaving VD with what must be some serious scheduling issues. UDUMP must have a comical slate of games lined up for this season, which means that VD cannot slip up once if it wants to make the NCAAT.

Poor Cryers.

That may be how the fans feel. I don't think anyone in the department or any of the current coaches really care all that much. Their scheduling is the same as it's always been. They want to play 18 home games, which means they have to buy a bunch of games against bad teams. The fans then complain about how no one good will play them, but the coaches and admin seem to care a lot more about 18 home games than they do about playing good teams. So....it's the same.

Truth be told, I think they actually prefer a narrative where they would be good if only good teams would play them and if only they hadn't been left behind to the actual reality of playing good teams and not being left behind and then losing all the time.

[UCGRAD4X]

This thread descended from Louisville all the way to VD and the A10 vs other porcelain conferences.

What is the connection?

[GoMuskies]

This thread descended from Louisville all the way to VD and the A10 vs other porcelain conferences.

What is the connection?

If you read through the thread, it's clearly paul's fault. He's a real troublemaker!

[xubrew]

So, getting the discussion back to Louisville....


If Dayton played Louisville, I'd be for Dayton.

When Louisville plays Kentucky, I'm for Louisville.

If Louisville were to ever play Ohio State, I'd be for Louisville.

Other than that, I can't think of any teams that I wouldn't root for if they were playing Louisville. So, it kinda sucks for me that they're as good as they are. That seems to be how it always works out. All the teams that I dislike are usually really good.

[GoMuskies]

Teams I'd root for Louisville against (in men's basketball; in every other sport Xavier is the only team I'd root for against Louisville):

Kentucky
Cincinnati
Dayton
Dook
North Carolina
Kansas
Indiana

(By the way, this list expanded by 6 with the shift from Pitino to Mack)

[xubrew]

Agree with Duke and Kansas. Not really a fan of them either.

I do like Scott Satterfield a lot, and will almost always root for Louisville in football. I did not feel that way about them until he got there.

[paulxu]

If you read through the thread, it's clearly paul's fault. He's a real troublemaker!

I resemble that remark. Time for reflection session boys and girls.

[sirthought]

AAC hasn't been playing as well so far this season. Usually a little better.

Torvik has in his conference T-rank (http://barttorvik.com/trank.php?year=2020&conyes=1#), A-10 8th, AAC 9th, and MAC 10th.

[Nuchman]

Can we stop posting about Mack and Louisville? This is especially annoying on Twitter. He left behind his alma mater, his hometown city and something he will never have at UofL which is a legacy. I am happy with Steele and this infatuation with Mack has to end.

[surfxu]

Can we stop posting about Mack and Louisville? This is especially annoying on Twitter. He left behind his alma mater, his hometown city and something he will never have at UofL which is a legacy. I am happy with Steele and this infatuation with Mack has to end.

Yep... I get both sides. There was a lot of angst when Miller left for Arizona, but Mack was quick to point out early on that if it wasn't for Sean, then he would have never had the opportunity to lead Xavier. That turned out pretty well. I'm in the same camp now. If Mack didn't have the success he had, which led to further investment in facilities, the Big East etc then we wouldn't have Travis now. We wouldn't have the recruiting classes we've had come in this year and next. The future is very bright for this program, and that doesn't happen without the fortunate coaching staffs, administration support, and the sacrifices and hard work of decades of student athletes winning and competing on the court for the past 30+ years. It seems like we run into the sames teams in the NCAA tournament first of all because Xavier MAKES the tournament... that's the critical piece, but also because those other teams also make the tournament and advance past the opening game. We all would love a Final Four and a National Championship, but I'd rather get it this way with a .750 winning percentage over the past 20+ years than be a flash in the pan and be largely forgotten about after an unexpected run in the tournament (VCU, Wichita State, Loyola).

[UCGRAD4X]

F*ck that back-stabbing P.O.S. and F*ck his whore-mongering, money-laundering, illiterate team.

[JTG]

Except for UC, Dayton and IU, everyone else can grind Louisville into dogmeat.

[Nuchman]

I am not saying I am not grateful for the time Mack spent here but he is gone. Many around the program still have a love affair with him and feel the need to share his content on sites like this and especially on twitter. I for one, have zero interest in L'Ville and what is going on in the Mack family. I don't care what people say, he turned his back on this university and his hometown city because he wanted more money and the possibility of a NC. All well and good and I might have made the same decision but whats done is done. Let it go and lets focus on our team and not the one in KY. Peace

[scoscox]

F*ck that back-stabbing P.O.S. and F*ck his whore-mongering, money-laundering, illiterate team.

succint

[xubrew]

Louisville is only up 3 on SC Upstate early in the second half. In case you’re wondering, SC Upstate would most likely not make the D2 NCAA Tournament if they were a D2 team.

[MADXSTER]

F*ck that back-stabbing P.O.S. and F*ck his whore-mongering, money-laundering, illiterate team.

But please, tell us how you really feel

[JTG]

My big , big problem with Mack is not that he left, but that he sabotaged what likely could have been the greatest Xavier season ever. Do everything in your power for X, then let the chips fall where they may. He didn't, so F*ck him.

[xubrew]

My big , big problem with Mack is not that he left, but that he sabotaged what likely could have been the greatest Xavier season ever. Do everything in your power for X, then let the chips fall where they may. He didn't, so F*ck him.

I really don’t think he did. I think Florida State just beat us. That team, while good, only won four games against teams that made the Round of 32. One of those was Marshall. Barely. So it’s not like we had beaten a whole bunch of teams that were better than that Florida State team.

[JTG]

I really don’t think he did. I think Florida State just beat us. That team, while good, only won four games against teams that made the Round of 32. One of those was Marshall. Barely. So it’s not like we had beaten a whole bunch of teams that were better than that Florida State team.

I don't buy it. Lots of talk that the deal was done way ahead of time and it affected team morale.

[paulxu]

Louisville is only up 3 on SC Upstate early in the second half. In case you’re wondering, SC Upstate would most likely not make the D2 NCAA Tournament if they were a D2 team.

Yes, but...they're here in Spartanburg with Wofford. So there is that.

[xubrew]

I don't buy it. Lots of talk that the deal was done way ahead of time and it affected team morale.

Well they must of figured it out with about 8 minutes to go in that Florida State game. At that point X had a double digit lead, appears to be in control, and I’m betting the morale was pretty good.

[xubrew]

Yes, but...they're here in Spartanburg with Wofford. So there is that.

If Mike Young were still there, I’d say you had a point

[AviatorX]

Well they must of figured it out with about 8 minutes to go in that Florida State game. At that point X had a double digit lead, appears to be in control, and I’m betting the morale was pretty good.

I thought it was weird that Mack called back-to-back timeouts immediately after the under 8. That must be when they signed the contract.

[American X]

Mack's kids are annoying.

[Xville]

Mack's kids are annoying.

So is his inability to dress properly. He looks like he gets his clothes from the dollar store while also getting three sizes up.

[Blue Blooded-05]

I miss Bill Murray more than I miss Mack

[UCGRAD4X]

I miss Bill Murray more than I miss Mack

No doubt, but he did show up for the YouCon game and looked a little rough. I mean, more than usual.

[paulxu]

Pre-game partying with Snipe.

[bobbiemcgee]

No doubt, but he did show up for the YouCon game and looked a little rough. I mean, more than usual.

He's pushing 70, you'll find out someday.

[UCGRAD4X]

He's pushing 70, you'll find out someday.

That'll be about three years. I better hit the pick-up bars now while I can.

[MADXSTER]

Louisville loses. What now

[D-West & PO-Z]

Louisville loses. What now

Hate to see it.....

[GoMuskies]

Louisville loses. What now

Party

[Masterofreality]

Obviously, CMack has an allergy to playing consistently well in Madison Square Garden. Must be Karma.

[Xville]

Obviously, CMack has an allergy to playing consistently well in Madison Square Garden. Must be Karma.

He also gets consistently gets outcoached against teams with equal or greater talent which is why wright kicked his ass every year, every game.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Obviously, CMack has an allergy to playing consistently well in Madison Square Garden. Must be Karma.

MOR, you dont have a nickname for Mack yet?

I prefer Judas but was sure you'd have one!

[xubrew]

He also gets consistently gets outcoached against teams with equal or greater talent which is why wright kicked his ass every year, every game.

Well to be fair, getting out-coached by Chris Beard is something that would happen to just about anyone that coaches against Chris Beard.

[Masterofreality]

MOR, you dont have a nickname for Mack yet?

I prefer Judas but was sure you'd have one!

I've mellowed with age. Plus, Mack is a Xavier graduate. Just hard to come down too hard on him if Louisewer wants to pay him Freighterloads of caish.
Plus his wife wanted to go home. I can "sort of" respect it.

[GoMuskies]

Plus his wife wanted to go home.

A Holy Cross girl living in Prospect is not going home! LOL

[American X]

MOR, you dont have a nickname for Mack yet?

I prefer Judas but was sure you'd have one!


I've mellowed with age. Plus, Mack is a Xavier graduate. Just hard to come down too hard on him if Louisewer wants to pay him Freighterloads of caish.
Plus his wife wanted to go home. I can "sort of" respect it.

Coach Douche is a traitor.

[Xville]

It is going to be so satisfying when Steele gets x to the final four before mack.

[UCGRAD4X]

I've mellowed with age. Plus, Mack is a Xavier graduate. Just hard to come down too hard on him if Louisewer wants to pay him Freighterloads of caish.
Plus his wife wanted to go home. I can "sort of" respect it.

To many, that is what makes him such a Judas.

One of our own stabs us in the back for 30 (million) pieces of silver.