Prediction thread

[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.