Prediction thread

[IWB]

Do you want to know why Dawson got his extended run in the Georgetown game? Because Derrick Wilson told Buzz to leave him in. Derrick told Buzz that Dawson was hot, was riding a streak, and told him to leave him in. That says a hell of a lot about Derrick Wilson if you ask me.

[IWB]

I like those odds. I guess it would be one thing if I wasn't right the entire year on the points I was banging the drum on. But Saturday and Monday didn't prove any of that

That might be one of the most ridiculous things I have read in a long time.

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

So one game is a season-defining trend, even when IWB debunks it almost immediately? When will people learn to not make sweeping generalizations after an isolated incident.

[bleedbluegold03]

was Monday our best performance to date?

[IWB]

No, not even close. The last 30 seconds of regulation and 5 minutes of OT were, but not the entire game.

[Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"]

For most of the second half Monday, we had no business winning because we weren't very good. That's what is funny to me about this sudden Dawson explosion. Yes, he played great in OT, but we were bad through 98.8% of regulation.

This just proves what Chicos has been saying recently on Scoop about how people only remember the end and forgot what led to it. Derrick has had similar performances this year against comparable opposition and been bashed. Dawson was awesome in OT, but acting like the offense flowed smoother throughout the game because of him is simply untrue. We were still bad, just in different ways.

If Starks makes that free throw, all these boards would still be in panic instead of resurrection mode.

[warriorfan4life]

For most of the second half Monday, we had no business winning because we weren't very good. That's what is funny to me about this sudden Dawson explosion. Yes, he played great in OT, but we were bad through 98.8% of regulation.

This just proves what Chicos has been saying recently on Scoop about how people only remember the end and forgot what led to it. Derrick has had similar performances this year against comparable opposition and been bashed. Dawson was awesome in OT, but acting like the offense flowed smoother throughout the game because of him is simply untrue. We were still bad, just in different ways.

If Starks makes that free throw, all these boards would still be in panic instead of resurrection mode.

I have to disagree here in that I thought it was a really well played game between both teams, with solid execution and limited mental mistakes on both sides. It did not look a game between teams that were 11-6 and 10-8 going in, and I think Georgetown can turn their season around when Trawick returns.

[Nukem2]

I have to disagree here in that I thought it was a really well played game between both teams, with solid execution and limited mental mistakes on both sides. It did not look a game between teams that were 11-6 and 10-8 going in, and I think Georgetown can turn their season around when Trawick returns.

Trawick will be out for quite a while. They really need Josh Smith, even if he struggle with conditioning.

[bleedbluegold03]

I'd give you all a Golden Globe for best supporting actors in a comedy if they put me on the podium. I'm done arguing my points for the season because frankly trying to have you all understand my different perspective on this board is exhausting. It has come with its perks though, seeing grown men resort to name calling in attempt to be the biggest kid on this playground. Just a few facts about my PoV:

I love Marquette. I love Buzz and think he and this program are a damn near a perfect match. I think he has this program at the highest level it's been since before I was born. I am unbelievably appreciative of what he's done in his tenure to this point. I think given a few more years, he can take Marquette to an even higher level. That being said, I don't think any human that's walked this Earth this side of Jesus Christ is exempt of criticism. Coming in I thought we could compete for the BEast conference, I have since then readjusted expectations. I don't hate any player on this team, I believe some players could excel in different roles than they're currently being used in.

Unfortunately I don't think this board is a place that embraces different perspectives. The by-in-large opinion I've gathered from this board is we're 11-8 and it is what it is, programs have down years. Very little of it is Buzz's fault, certain players haven't stepped into roles they needed to, and we haven't won the 50-50 games. Scoop often is a place where ill-informed and crazed fans rant, while Hoops can often be murph or dodds giving a history lesson. If a random fan asked how would I describe bcb? I would title it Buzz's disciples.

From the few people I've talked to re: this board the general feeling is apparent: Buzz can do no wrong. Missed a recruit? Simple, the other school cheated. Lost a game? Obvious, players didn't play well enough. Turnover/disciplinary issues with the roster? These kids aren't buying into Buzz's system enough. Players under-performing? Not giving enough in practice. We've reached a point 5 years down the road where Buzz has done incredible things with the drastically different rosters he's been dealt. Even after 5 exemplary years, I think there are ways Buzz can better himself as a coach and the head of this program. I think he'd say the same.

When debate devolves to the point where subjective opinions and insider knowledge trump statistical evidence, I realize it's no longer a conversation worth having. I'll enjoy the insights Jim and Mark give, and continue to hold some kinship to the rest of you if for no other reason than you bleed enough blue and gold to yell your collective heads off at me. Ring Out Ahoya.

[TheSultan]

Bleed...

No one is saying that Buzz is infallible. But when you claim he is making mistakes and claim them to be "facts," without knowing the entire story, it makes you look silly.