MU-Villanova Today

[Djgoldnboy]

You mean the younger players that Buzz doesn't play??

Yes. Even if they don't play. Say they make a little run in the NIT, they will experience the amped up practices, the next level of energy a tournament brings....there is plenty to learn, even if they don't see a minute of PT.

[kneelb4zerg]

As much as I loathe the NIT no one is turning down a bid. End of discussion.

[MKE_GoldenEagleFan]

If we make the Big East final, we will have to beat 'Nova or Creighton. Three is definitely enough. Today sucked but the bubble is still soft.

Its getting much less soft by the day, lots of bubble teams picked up another good win yesterday.

[ge1974]

The ultimate insult - CBS just cut away to the Indiana - Ohio State game.

Y'all can defend Buzz all you want but TODAY, this team was out-hustled, out-coached, out-prepared and out-played. Does anyone argue with this statement?

I am a HUGE Buzz fan. However, from now on when recruiting, basketball IQ has to be towards the top of the characteristics for the guys he recruits. Although our team basketball IQ is atrocious this year it will improve simply by attrition next season. Duane Wilson, Ahmed Hill and Luke Fischer all seemingly have good basketball IQs. Not sure about Satchel P. as I have not seen him play enough on video.

[IrwinFletcher]

How do you figure? - If MU finishes by beating Providence & St. John's, they finish 11-7.
Xavier has Seton Hall & Villanova. They split the finish 11-7.
Providence has MU & Creighton. If they lose both the finish 9-9.
St. John's has MU. If they lose they finish 9-9.
Georgetown has Creighton & Villanova. They lose both they are 7-11.

Of course it all requires MU to win both remaining games, but it is the likely scenario.

I think there is a great chance of MU losing both than winning both.

I will say it once again, St Johns is a terrible match up for us.

And winning at PU will not be easy.

[AlexJesswein]

I have a hard time seeing Buzz play the young guys any more than he is at the moment when we do get to the NIT

[CaribouJim]

Yes. Even if they don't play. Say they make a little run in the NIT, they will experience the amped up practices, the next level of energy a tournament brings....there is plenty to learn, even if they don't see a minute of PT.

If the young guys don't play in an NIT run that will beyond ugly. If MU is in the NIT I'm quite sure Buzz will rachet up the PT of the young guys w/ JJJ being a TBD. If not, I'm at a loss for words.

[kneelb4zerg]

The ultimate insult - CBS just cut away to the Indiana - Ohio State game.

Y'all can defend Buzz all you want but TODAY, this team was out-hustled, out-coached, out-prepared and out-played. Does anyone argue with this statement?

I am a HUGE Buzz fan. However, from now on when recruiting, basketball IQ has to be towards the top of the characteristics for the guys he recruits. Although our team basketball IQ is atrocious this year it will improve simply by attrition next season. Duane Wilson, Ahmed Hill and Luke Fischer all seemingly have good basketball IQs. Not sure about Satchel P. as I have not seen him play enough on video.

Well yeah but people acting surprised that they lost at Villanova...why are you surprised/outraged? It's more than obvious that nova is a level above us, just like we were a level above them the last couple years.

I realize it's the pent up frustration from a season of lost opportunities and disappointments...but Nova was a double digit favorite for a reason.

[WindyCityGoldenEagle]

If the young guys don't play in an NIT run that will beyond ugly. If MU is in the NIT I'm quite sure Buzz will rachet up the PT of the young guys w/ JJJ being a TBD. If not, I'm at a loss for words.

I'll say Buzz does not up the young guys pt in the NIT

[IrwinFletcher]

People aren't surprised losing to Villanova. But coming out flat and showing no sense of urgency, no hustle and no awareness.

This win was the path to the Tourney. And the played like crap. That is what people are upset about.