2021-22 Big East Games

[noteggs]

Thought we needed a BE thread only. Interesting response from DePaul and now SH is 1-1 without playing a game. This should change? Right?

https://twitter.com/bluedemonsad/status/1473131130983489539?s=10

https://www.bigeast.com/standings.aspx?standings=2

[XUBison]

Thought we needed a BE thread only. Interesting response from DePaul and now SH is 1-1 without playing a game. This should change? Right?

https://twitter.com/bluedemonsad/status/1473131130983489539?s=10

https://www.bigeast.com/standings.aspx?standings=2

To clarify, it seems you’ve delivered a BE *covid* only thread. I apologize if I am misinterpreting your point, but I assume you’re referring to the forfeitures? If so, I don’t see why. The forfeitures only apply to BE/conf records and standings. If you can’t field enough players, you lose— so much better than the turd we had to swallow last year. This has moved beyond absurd. We have to stop being afraid to live Witt this thing. Put your healthy and vaccinated players on the court, and let’s go.

[noteggs]

To clarify, it seems you’ve delivered a BE *covid* only thread. I apologize if I am misinterpreting your point, but I assume you’re referring to the forfeitures? If so, I don’t see why. The forfeitures only apply to BE/conf records and standings. If you can’t field enough players, you lose— so much better than the turd we had to swallow last year. This has moved beyond absurd. We have to stop being afraid to live Witt this thing. Put your healthy and vaccinated players on the court, and let’s go.

Yes, you are misinterpreting my intent for starting the thread and sorry I wasn’t more clear. Just starting a new BE thread with conference games played. Unfortunately, covid is part of the discussion. Guess I should’ve started with Creighton and Villanova but think that was already discussed.

Just trying to move BE conference play into one thread. If you want to close, by all means request it…

[xudash]

New cancellation policy:

Under the modified policy, a Conference game will be canceled in the event a school has fewer than seven scholarship players and one countable coach available for a game. The BIG EAST Conference Office will attempt to reschedule any such game(s) in accordance with parameters approved by BIG EAST Directors of Athletics. In the event the rescheduling parameters cannot be fulfilled, the canceled game(s) will be designated as a no contest.

To date, four BIG EAST men’s Conference games had been designated as forfeitures under the previous COVID-19 game cancellation policy. The forfeiture classification will be removed from these games, and efforts are now underway to reschedule them at a later date. No women’s games to date have been designated as forfeitures.

[bjf123]

Not really surprised.


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[Muskeagle]

People (a lot of podcast folks and commentators) were going apeshit on this rule. It was clearly a rule instituted before Omicron and was designed to ensure teams would get everyone vaccinated. With the spread of Omicron, vaccinated or not no longer mattered (in terms of getting positive tests) and it was simply a matter of time before it was rectified. Not sure why so many people were losing their shit over it.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I didn't see a thread specifically for non Xavier BE games. Hope I didn't just miss it.

Anyway Marquette is laying the smackdown on Providence up 42-22 at the half. I havent seen any of the game but just saw the score online. Let's see if Providence wakes up in the 2nd half.

[X-band '01]

There's the one game where everything went wrong for PC.

[noteggs]

There's the one game where everything went wrong for PC.

Completely agree. Boy did they get spanked by Marquette. Can’t quite figure out Marquette. Gave X a good game, should’ve beaten Creighton, then dismantles PC. Welcome to the Big East.

[Xville]

Completely agree. Boy did they get spanked by Marquette. Can’t quite figure out Marquette. Gave X a good game, should’ve beaten Creighton, then dismantles PC. Welcome to the Big East.

I don’t know what is wrong with him if he is in Covid protocol or injured or what but providence is without one of their best players in reeves. In regards to Marquette, I think they will be up and down all year, they are pretty darn young. 4 of their best players are freshmen.

[Xville]

Nova looking like nova so far tonight. Jay probably got their attention tonight considering creighton took them to the woodshed at their place

[D-West & PO-Z]

Providence/Creighton was postponed tonight. I was worried it was due to Creighton (our opponent Sat) but it is with Providence.

[UCGRAD4X]

Providence/Creighton was postponed tonight. I was worried it was due to Creighton (our opponent Sat) but it is with Providence.

Assume you will be out of detention by then. How can anyone out of town make plans for anything at this point? (I see you are in Alabama ;)

[Masterofreality]

DePaul. Not Back. Were they ever there in the first place?
They did beat CMack’s ass tho in Louisewer..

[X-band '01]

Despite their best efforts, DePaul managed to hold on to beat Seton Hall at home. They were thisclose to blowing an 11-point lead in the final 48 seconds.

[noteggs]

Providence is put on pause. Assume they should be back by the 26th which would not be a bad time play them.

[GoMuskies]

Butler may want to consider going back to the A-10.

[American X]

Butler may want to consider going back to the A-10.

They do not even allow that in prison.

[JTG]

How does Butler rate Wells Fargo, and we are always relegated to Nova's on campus house of horrors ? Amusing to watch them get bludgeoned, though.

[Masterofreality]

They do not even allow that in prison.

Butler is abjectly horrible. They are on a big long downhill slide.
And after attending a game at their barn, and being forced to interact with some of their cretin fans, I couldn't be happier. They really are inflated rubes.
How we allowed them to actually win a game at MSG in the BE Tourney last year is a cosmic mystery.

[Masterofreality]

How does Butler rate Wells Fargo, and we are always relegated to Nova's on campus house of horrors ? Amusing to watch them get bludgeoned, though.


Sunday with no 76ers or Flyers.

[Masterofreality]

Damn Georgetown is bad.
And, of course, that is the game that we probably can't make up.

[drudy23]

Still waiting if some people still think "Villanova isn't very good this year". They're very good, just different.

[Xville]

Still waiting if some people still think "Villanova isn't very good this year". They're very good, just different.

They are good, just not what they have been, it’s probably the least talented nova team in well over a decade.

[MADXSTER]

They are good, just not what they have been, it’s probably the least talented nova team in well over a decade.

And they are ranked in the top 15 so I would go with different more so than least talented. It's all about how the pieces fit.

[noteggs]

Good half for Marquette at Nova and lead by 1. Obviously Marquette has vastly improved and this conference is getting more difficult by the minute.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Marquette wins at Nova. They are for sure a tournament team at this point. Big surprise so far this season.

[waggy]

https://youtu.be/j4iLnFy1lZw

[xukeith]

Per Marquette messageboard,
similar rotation issuesto X , "Shaka has made one adjustment to his starting lineup by putting Kam Jones in the starting rotation. He needs to figure something out to avoid these slow starts. It is important because Marquette likes to dictate the pace of play. The Golden Eagles like to set up a press off their made baskets and it is hard to get that going with an offense that struggles to start games."

[xukeith]

Per Marquette messageboard,
similar rotation issues to X , "Shaka has made one adjustment to his starting lineup by putting Kam Jones in the starting rotation. He needs to figure something out to avoid these slow starts. It is important because Marquette likes to dictate the pace of play. The Golden Eagles like to set up a press off their made baskets and it is hard to get that going with an offense that struggles to start games."

[waggy]

Some random idiot on a messageboard. There's 40 of them on here.

[X-band '01]

See what happens when Jack Nunge doesn't start right off the bat? Georgetown up 3 at the half at home against Nova.

[Xville]

Remember when people tried to say nova was just as good as years past? Yeah…sure. Just another team, and one that is way overrated based on past performance.

And yeah they may win this game but elite teams don’t struggle against teams that have won 6 games

[X-band '01]

Seton Hall looks like they'll survive their trip down the Lincoln Tunnel against the Johnnies. There is a huge chasm between the bottom 4 teams in this league and the top 7. I think all seven (Nova, X, UConn, Marquette, Providence, Creighton and Hall) go to the NCAAs as long as they don't shoot themselves in the face against the bottom of the league.

[Xville]

Seton Hall looks like they'll survive their trip down the Lincoln Tunnel against the Johnnies. There is a huge chasm between the bottom 4 teams in this league and the top 7. I think all seven (Nova, X, UConn, Marquette, Providence, Creighton and Hall) go to the NCAAs as long as they don't shoot themselves in the face against the bottom of the league.

Agree with that. I think any of the 7 could win the league as well. They are all pretty even imo; good teams In that 15-30 range.

[Masterofreality]

You want to finish in the Top 5 to avoid the Wednesday games.
Bottom 6 have to play.

[xavierj]

Remember when people tried to say nova was just as good as years past? Yeah…sure. Just another team, and one that is way overrated based on past performance.

And yeah they may win this game but elite teams don’t struggle against teams that have won 6 games

Yeah Georgetown has a ton of talent. Maybe top 2 in league. Have a couple NBA guys at least. They just have the wrong head coach.

[xavierj]

Agree with that. I think any of the 7 could win the league as well. They are all pretty even imo; good teams In that 15-30 range.

Nova has lost 7,7, and 10 last 4 years. Even the last year they won it all they went 34-4. All losses were in conference play. Not saying they are that great but they have a system and a great coach.

[American X]

Seton Hall looks like they'll survive their trip down the Lincoln Tunnel against the Johnnies. There is a huge chasm between the bottom 4 teams in this league and the top 7. I think all seven (Nova, X, UConn, Marquette, Providence, Creighton and Hall) go to the NCAAs as long as they don't shoot themselves in the face against the bottom of the league.

I think this is right. This will look like 2017 with a bunch of teams at .500 or right above getting into the tournament. Xavier losing to Providence, Seton Hall & Marquette during the February From Hell allowed them all to solidify their bids. Let's not be that generous again.

[X-band '01]

At this rate, this will be the last time we'll ever see Seton Hall play in their tiny campus bandbox.

[GoMuskies]

It would seem Patrick Ewing is going the way of Chris Mack. Just not as quickly. Mack to Georgetown this offseason?

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/33138817/why-georgetown-return-glory-failed-launch-patrick-ewing

[waggy]

Marquette looks like it could be a F4 team.

[American X]

The bonkers drunken Providence student section wins the day. Respect.

[MADXSTER]

I thought Providence got some timely calls

[xukeith]

Unless Providence and Nova completely collapse, they are the two top runners in BE.
X, Marquette, UConn are going have to fight it out over 3rd place.

[Xville]

Creighton just won at uconn… interesting.

[noteggs]

Well Creighton held UCONN to 22 points at halftime. Of course they gave up the lead…but won on Conneticut’s home court. College basketball is a funny game.

Edit: just saw Ville’s post. So what he said

[JEHARDI]

Creighton’s last 3 games are a prime example of how tough the BE is and how unpredictable college kids are:
- get destroyed by Butler
- give up a massive 1st half lead and lose to X-
- give up another double digit lead at the half and beat one of the better BE teams on the road

[noteggs]

Agree ^

Georgetown crowd looks smaller than DePaul’s tonight. Normally UCONN has a good size crowd, do they have maximum attendance due to covid?

[D-West & PO-Z]

Creighton just won at uconn… interesting.

Good for us imo.

[American X]

Midway through his first year, Shaka Smart has Marquette playing as the best team in the Big East. Sweeping Villanova, no big deal.

[slysyl]

Watched the Marquette vs Villanova last night, Shaka can coach, look for Marquette to do big time damage in the ncaa tour.

[Xville]

i remember when certain members of this board said Shaka couldn't coach and was just a gimmick..lol one of the dumbest hot takes ever.

[bleedXblue]

Add McDermott to that list. I'm not saying he's a great coach, but he's been very solid at Creighton

[XUGRAD80]

There’s been some here that have said that Cooley was overrated too.

The BE has some really good coaches, and some really good teams. There is no one single “great” team in the conference this year, but there are currently 7 BE teams projected to be in the NCAA tourney. There’s a lot of parity in the conference and there’s not going to be a “night off”for any team the rest of the season, but there might be a couple of “off nights” for everyone.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I think Cooley is overrated. And if you think winning in the tournament is important I think that is fair to call him overrated. However there is no denying he usually has his team in the hunt in the BE year after year and they usually do well in the BE tourney as well. Cooley just can't get over the hump in the NCAA tourney and I think that should count for something. He has 1 NCAA tournament win.

[X-band '01]

The rest of the Big East needs to stop playing St. John's in their old bandbox arenas. We might want to put a few chainlocks around Schmidt Fieldhouse just to be safe.

[xudash]

I remember looking way up the mountain at Georgetown once upon a time.

I remember the Aaron Williams putback that helped seal a S16 run against perhaps one of the most talented frontcourts ever.

I simply cannot believe how far the Hoyas have fallen.

Frankly, at least in one regard, it is a very clear lesson in totally "refreshing" the coaching tree from time to time.

Damn shame.

[MHettel]

I remember looking way up the mountain at Georgetown once upon a time.

I remember the Aaron Turner putback that helped seal a S16 run against perhaps one of the most talented frontcourts ever.

I simply cannot believe how far the Hoyas have fallen.

Frankly, at least in one regard, it is a very clear lesson in totally "refreshing" the coaching tree from time to time.

Damn shame.

Fact check that Aaron Turner reference…..

[xudash]

Fact check that Aaron Turner reference…..

Thank you.

Chalk it up to oldish age and martinis.

[paulxu]

It's less than 24 hours to our scheduled game with DePaul.
Xavier Sports has not yet put up the game info...the latest they've ever been.
That's why I haven't posted a game thread yet.

Are we still playing them tomorrow? Anybody know anything?

[noteggs]

It's less than 24 hours to our scheduled game with DePaul.
Xavier Sports has not yet put up the game info...the latest they've ever been.
That's why I haven't posted a game thread yet.

Are we still playing them tomorrow? Anybody know anything?

Game info just posted on X app and Twitter 20 minutes ago.

Edit https://twitter.com/xaviermbb/status/1489703125917188099?s=10

[xukeith]

It's less than 24 hours to our scheduled game with DePaul.
Xavier Sports has not yet put up the game info...the latest they've ever been.
That's why I haven't posted a game thread yet.

Are we still playing them tomorrow? Anybody know anything?

Per DePaul Basketball on Twitter:

"
DePaul Basketball
@DePaulHoops
·
25m
Gettin’ some work in before the trip to Xavier Basketball

We’ll take on the Musketeers tomorrow at 1 p.m. CT on FS1."

[UCGRAD4X]

Per DePaul Basketball on Twitter:

"
DePaul Basketball
@DePaulHoops
·
25m
Gettin’ some work in before the trip to Xavier Basketball

We’ll take on the Musketeers tomorrow at 1 p.m. CT on FS1."

From someone who actually has some input on the decision I hope.

[Masterofreality]

Butler plays their game of the year today and knocks off Marquette.
Didn't see that one coming.
Six losses for Marquette now, but they have the easiest schedule of the Top 6-7 left.

[noteggs]

Butler plays their game of the year today and knocks off Marquette.
Didn't see that one coming.
Six losses for Marquette now, but they have the easiest schedule of the Top 6-7 left.

Yes surprising indeed. Even lead by 21 and nearly gave it away.

[JTG]

Butler plays their game of the year today and knocks off Marquette.
Didn't see that one coming.
Six losses for Marquette now, but they have the easiest schedule of the Top 6-7 left.

Butler has a habit of doing that, even when they suck. They've beaten Nova 3 times and beat the Zags once. Hinkle can be the Bermuda Triangle for visitors sometimes.

[Masterofreality]

Courvoisier McCauley has come from Point Zero to a force for DePaul since Freeman-Liberty has been out.
We sure saw his act.
Amazing how the guy would have never gotten a chance without an injury.

[Masterofreality]

Butler has a habit of doing that, even when they suck. They've beaten Nova 3 times and beat the Zags once. Hinkle can be the Bermuda Triangle for visitors sometimes.

Yeah. Lots of things go wrong there.

Clocks....Water Fountains....

[GoMuskies]

DePaul threatening to take down the Friars in Provi.

[noteggs]

DePaul threatening to take down the Friars in Provi.

Just went to OT. Wow good game

[xu82]

Butler over Marquette I did not see coming.

Goes to show, the BE is a hard place to win conference games!

[Masterofreality]

Providence’s year, man.

[xavierj]

Providence’s year, man.

They are about to start losing. It will even out. They have been lucky all year long.

[noteggs]

They are about to start losing. It will even out. They have been lucky all year long.

Maybe they will or…. They’ve been ranked number 1 in luck on kenpom for quite some time so that tells you something. Honestly, who knows because Bengals are in the SB after all.

[Cincypunk.org]

DePaul is going to win the Big East tourney. Calling it now.

[Masterofreality]

DePaul is going to win the Big East tourney. Calling it now.

Only if they’re high on Courvoisier.

[WCWIII]

Only the top two and bottom two BE teams are not 3-3 over the last 6 games.

[xukeith]

Friars probably will win the BE outright but I am not a believer.

Those 2 wins vs SH and UConn came with a weaker SH and UConn team out with illnesses.
They have squeaked by some squads.
I see Nova as true #1 and Marquette as #2.

[bleedXblue]

Friars probably will win outright the BE but I am not a believer.

Those 2 wins vs SH and UConn came with a weaker SH and UConn team out with illnesses.
They have squeaked by some squads.
I see Nova as true #1 and Marquette as #2.

Providence is good but not great. They have some solid prices. Not letting Bynum go off is key

[Xville]

Providence is good but not great. They have some solid prices. Not letting Bynum go off is key

Your first sentence to me is pretty much every good team in the big East..top 6-7 teams. All can make it to the second weekend with the right matchups, don’t think I see a final four team.

[Masterofreality]

We’d better be ready for a track meet on Wednesday vs St. Johns

[smileyy]

Providence is good but not great. They have some solid prices. Not letting Bynum go off is key

Someone forgot to tell DePaul.

[X-band '01]

We’d better be ready for a track meet on Wednesday vs St. Johns

Like I said in another thread, it's difficult in some respect to run a track meet in the middle of a 4-game stretch where 3 of the games will be rock fights (or as the FS1 broadcasters called them, UFC matches).

[XUGRAD80]

Like I said in another thread, it's difficult in some respect to run a track meet in the middle of a 4-game stretch where 3 of the games will be rock fights (or as the FS1 broadcasters called them, UFC matches).

UConn 63
SJU. 60

There are no nights off in the BE

[noteggs]

Does Creighton have a covid restriction attendance policy? Well they are playing Georgetown so that may be the reason for the low attendance.

[X-band '01]

This was a makeup game - people probably weren't sure there was a game actually being played tonight.

[GoMuskies]

How bad are Patrick Ewing's Hoyas? According to KenPom, they rank 32 spots below Fordham (#210 to Fordham's #178).

[xuphan]

How bad are Patrick Ewing's Hoyas? According to KenPom, they rank 32 spots below Fordham (#210 to Fordham's #178).

Pat Ewing seemed like the perfect fit for Georgetown. Wonder what happened? Hope he gets another year.

[GoMuskies]

Hope he gets another year.

Damn, you really hate Georgetown fans.

[xuphan]

Damn, you really hate Georgetown fans.

Thought he brought in a few highly rated recruits the last few years. Wonder what happened?

[drudy23]

Villanova just has something special all the time.

Unreal how they always answer the bell. Just consistent respect year after year after year.

Great game.

[xu82]

Villanova just has something special all the time.

Unreal how they always answer the bell. Just consistent respect year after year after year.

Great game.

Ahh, I checked in earlier and meant to go back. Missed it, but you told me everything I need to know.

[noteggs]

Hate Butler, but that Lukosius guy looks pretty damn good. Especially only being a freshman

[Xville]

Kicking myself this morning for falling asleep during that nova-providence game..seemed like a great game and it is unbelievable what nova continues to do. They will be a tough out in March.

[Cincypunk.org]

How is Creighton 3rd in conference? That seems crazy to me.

[GoMuskies]

Georgetown hanging right in late at Nova. That's definitely not a gimme for us.

[X Factor]

Georgetown hanging right in late at Nova. That's definitely not a gimme for us.

If X loses to G'Town, Steele should resign immediately.

[UCGRAD4X]

nothing should surprise us at this point

[Masterofreality]

Of course DePaul loses to Seton Hall. After “turning the corner” against X they fell right down the open manhole.
Hello Wednesday MSG basketball Xavier!!

[Xville]

Of course DePaul loses to Seton Hall. After “turning the corner” against X they fell right down the open manhole.
Hello Wednesday MSG basketball Xavier!!

Good for X, but hate to hear about Aiken… sounds like he is having a lot of challenges with this concussion and may not return this season at all. For a guy who has battled injuries his entire career, and was finally healthy, I feel awful for him.

[Masterofreality]

Good for X, but hate to hear about Aiken… sounds like he is having a lot of challenges with this concussion and may not return this season at all. For a guy who has battled injuries his entire career, and was finally healthy, I feel awful for him.

Yup. My old X roomie who’s from Jersey and also a Hall STHer says Bryce is done. A real shame.

[Xville]

May be playing providence on a two game winning streak, so they will be extra motivated, great.

[Masterofreality]

May be playing providence on a two game losing ;-) streak, so they will be extra motivated, great.

Butler gonna blow this. Down to 5

[Masterofreality]

Butler gonna blow this. Down to 5

Then, of course, Providence misses 5 free throws in a row.
Nobody ever does that against X.

[Masterofreality]

And Tough Minded Providence comes back from 19 down to force overtime on the road at Butler. WITHOUT Al Durham.
There is a reason why Ed Cooleys teams have won a Big East Tournament championship. And it’s not X’s and O’s. No excuses tolerated.
And the alternative……

[X-band '01]

They've won multiple Big East tournaments under Cooley, yet they have only one NCAA Tournament win. MSG must really drain them for some reason.

[Masterofreality]

And Providence, despite missing 7 of their last 10 free throws, still wins in overtime.
The “Tougher” team. THAT’s what that looks like.
Not mean mugging and cheap cliches.

[paulxu]

All that reminds me that we came back from 17 down on the road, at Creighton, to win by 10.
We've got the talent...we just need to play better.

[bjf123]

Marquette with a couple of brain farts in the last 15 seconds cost them a chance at winning that game.


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[UCGRAD4X]

All that reminds me that we came back from 17 down on the road, at Creighton, to win by 10.
We've got the talent...we just need to play better.

You forgot to say, "Man".

[xudash]

A big boy basketball game is taking place right now between Connecticut and Nova.

[Masterofreality]

Dan Hurley is a maniacal idiot

[JEHARDI]

A big boy basketball game is taking place right now between Connecticut and Nova.

Shooting a bunch of 3’s. 15 for UConn and 12 for Nova at the half.

[Xville]

UConn has final four ability if Sanogo can stay out of foul trouble

[muskiefan82]

Wow. Villanova choked a game away. Odd.

[GoMuskies]

Since they won, Hurley getting tossed was a boss move.

[xudash]

I came away with a different thought: how absolutely important it is to play for the full 40 minutes all the way down to the end of the clock.

Connecticut won the game. They had a key three to pull them within one, and the play on Gillespie to trap him was fantastic. They did not give up. They won the game.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I came away with a different thought: how absolutely important it is to play for the full 40 minutes all the way down to the end of the clock.

Connecticut won the game. They had a key three to pull them within one, and the play on Gillespie to trap him was fantastic. They did not give up. They won the game.

They fouled him on that trap but he'll get no sympathy from me.

[XU 23]

That was such a bad jump ball call, it reminded me of Xavier-Butler the clock game in 2009.

[xudash]

They fouled him on that trap but he'll get no sympathy from me.

Agreed. Good point. No sympathy for me, either.

[GoMuskies]

Pretty sure last night by itself justified UConn returning to the Big East.

[Masterofreality]

Pretty sure last night by itself justified UConn returning to the Big East.

Yeah, we’re gonna hate them but they are good for TV ratings, a new more $$ TV contract, and by extension, really good for the league.

[Masterofreality]

That was such a bad jump ball call, it reminded me of Xavier-Butler the clock game in 2009.

Home cookin’ baby.
Even against Villanova

[GoMuskies]

If UConn and Villanova both make it to the semifinals of the Big East Tournament, that Friday night in MSG (with no capacity limitations and no real mask requirements) is going to be absolutely bonkers. I don't hold out much hope for Xavier making it that far, but it would be an amazing night to be a part of.

[Masterofreality]

If UConn and Villanova both make it to the semifinals of the Big East Tournament, that Friday night in MSG (with no capacity limitations and no real mask requirements) is going to be absolutely bonkers. I don't hold out much hope for Xavier making it that far, but it would be an amazing night to be a part of.

I’d love for us to be the prelim game!

[UCGRAD4X]

Yeah, we’re gonna hate them but they are good for TV ratings, a new more $$ TV contract, and by extension, really good for the league.

I will never agree with the move...ever.

[GoMuskies]

I will never agree with the move...ever.

What don't you like about it?

[profson]

What don't you like about it?

Does not meet the unique profile - big state school with public funding and with continuing football aspirations albeit delusional thus more of an eventual flight risk. Not irrational view but I think still a good decision.

[GoMuskies]

My feeling on that is basically "Oh, well". If they eventually leave, I think we'll be better off for them having been here and left than having not been here at all (since we're not doing other expansion or making other structural changes to the league based on their presence).

[Masterofreality]

My feeling on that is basically "Oh, well". If they eventually leave, I think we'll be better off for them having been here and left than having not been here at all (since we're not doing other expansion or making other structural changes to the league based on their presence).

The way Butler is going, they may be the team to leave.

[GoMuskies]

The way Butler is going, they may be the team to leave.

And Georgetown should start considering it.

[X-band '01]

Ryan Nembhard just had a nasty hand injury for Creighton against St. John's. Greg McDermott and trainers for both teams were out their fast to tend to him. Not good.

[UCGRAD4X]

Does not meet the unique profile - big state school with public funding and with continuing football aspirations albeit delusional thus more of an eventual flight risk. Not irrational view but I think still a good decision.

This, pretty much, except for the last comment.


The way Butler is going, they may be the team to leave.

That would be fine with me. And take UCONN with you.

[UCGRAD4X]

Ryan Nembhard just had a nasty hand injury for Creighton against St. John's. Greg McDermott and trainers for both teams were out their fast to tend to him. Not good.

But was the roof leaking?

[GoMuskies]

Georgetown stays winless. Couldn't quite get over the hump against DePaul at home.

[whopper]

i dont know how much better we(or anybody) is than anyone else. G-Town lost to Depaul at home? We lost to Depaul at home and barely beat them there. Nothing surprises me anymore and i thought Creighton was weak but now they seem world beaters(Nemhard of course changes that ). Marquette seems to have come back to Earth. Butler making noise with Hodges back and Lukocis replacing Bolden and they beat Marquette and Creighton. Hold on to your hats at MSG and as a fan i will see great games and hope X is up to the challenge

[Xville]

All I know is, I don’t want x to have to win a game at msg to get into the tourney, so they should go ahead and win 2 of these next three to become locks and then be able to play loose in nyc

[Masterofreality]

i dont know how much better we(or anybody) is than anyone else. G-Town lost to Depaul at home? We lost to Depaul at home and barely beat them there. Nothing surprises me anymore and i thought Creighton was weak but now they seem world beaters(Nemhard of course changes that ). Marquette seems to have come back to Earth. Butler making noise with Hodges back and Lukocis replacing weak 3 pt shooter from GW. Hold on to your hats at MSG

Creighton loses Nembhard and is STILL able to beat St. John’s on the road- even with a young team. McDermott can coach.
And he never pulls excuses- for team performance after injuries or anything else.
HMMMMM!!

[whopper]

Maybe we can be the surprise team going forward...Many give us lip service (Prov, Seton Hall, Jay Wright) as being a "tough out" but maybe we can be "tough" without the "out". Lets hope but honestly that is why they play the game. It used to be 80% of the games were decided before the jump ball out but now maybe 60% and dropping. Players believe now(heck in the 70s many Ivy's had 2 or 3 football players on their hoop roster as they were just big and strong) but it is amazingly equal now. I watched Oakland v wright State and realized that Oakland beat Oklahoma State which beat Baylor and almost did it twice. No one is safe..not even Villanova

[American X]

Congratulations to the Providence Friars on their first Big East championship. Their bonkers drunken student section is the true season MVP.

[X-band '01]

How much trouble would it be for Georgetown to host Xavier next Saturday instead of this game being played at Cintas? Senior Day will be the most hostile crowd X faces all year.

[X-band '01]

Congratulations to the Providence Friars on their first Big East championship. Their bonkers drunken student section is the true season MVP.

What's funny is that if you go to the Providence Wikipedia page, someone put an asterisk on the 2022 regular season championship.

EDIT: Never mind - they took the asterisk out. It's still in the history tab.

[Masterofreality]

HUGE GAME Wednesday!!

The Battle for Seventh Place in the Big East!

Xavier- St. Johns

Would you rather play Butler or DePaul at MSG?

[D-West & PO-Z]

HUGE GAME Wednesday!!

The Battle for Seventh Place in the Big East!

Xavier- St. Johns

Would you rather play Butler or DePaul at MSG?

Butler. But we desperately need a win, so I hope we beat St. John's and get the 7 seed.

[X-band '01]

FWIW, Xavier will be playing in a less hostile environment Wednesday than they will on Senior Night.

Has a coach ever been booed during starting lineups?

[Xville]

Wow nova -9.5 tonight against providence. To me that’s one of those wtf lines. I know providence may be a little overrated but still.

[Xville]

Nova-providence is one high level game going on right now…players making big shots in big spots, fun to watch.

[xavierj]

Nova-providence is one high level game going on right now…players making big shots in big spots, fun to watch.

Kind of like last Wednesday. Reason line was -9.5 was because Durham didn’t play.

[Masterofreality]

Notice how neither team even hits rim on foul shots.
Cleanly through every time. Off-season work. And actual Shooters

[Xville]

Kind of like last Wednesday. Reason line was -9.5 was because Durham didn’t play.

It’s still a wtf line as evidenced by the final score and that providence isn’t that reliant on him when they have reeves and Bynum in the back court. Vegas has been down on providence most of the year probably more due to the “luck” factor in so many close games…

[GoMuskies]

Nova was up 14 at halftime. The 10 point spread was looking good at that point. Great second half for the Friars. Just not quite great enough.

[xavierj]

It’s still a wtf line as evidenced by the final score and that providence isn’t that reliant on him when they have reeves and Bynum in the back court. Vegas has been down on providence most of the year probably more due to the “luck” factor in so many close games…

Durham is the 2nd leading scorer and best free throw shooter. They are very reliant on him. Got down 19 at Butler without him and were down big tonight. Now they are about the oldest team in the country and fought back both games, but they need Durham to be healthy.

[UCGRAD4X]

Watching BEast games today and hearing the commentary on teams who have been playing their best basketball at the end of the season makes me sad.

[Masterofreality]

We’re officially locked into 8th place playing 9th place Butler.
DePaul and Butler wound up with the same record but Butler beat DePaul twice so they have the tiebreaker after UConn beat DePaul today.

[Xuperman]

This MU v SJU game is an absolute rock fight. The Johnnies have become a nightmarish match up for anybody. Justin Lewis is from another planet.