Chase initiated the offense multiple times the last couple games, much like Kam did a season ago to give TKo a breather when he wasn't hurt.   Plus, since Creighton doesn't pressure, who cares who brings it up?

Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 07, 2025, 09:05:44 AMZaide and Chase aren't point guards.

Where did I say I wanted Zaide playing point?  And Chase actually did a good job of it against St. John's.

Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2025, 09:11:55 AMChase initiated the offense multiple times the last couple games, much like Kam did a season ago to give TKo a breather when he wasn't hurt.  Plus, since Creighton doesn't pressure, who cares who brings it up?

Anyone can bring the ball up. Marquette doesn't run a traditional offense so it really doesn't matter unless they are facing pressure which Creighton won't do much of. In terms of playing point guard in a consistent distributing manner, Kam is really the only guy we got.

Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 07, 2025, 09:16:35 AMWhere did I say I wanted Zaide playing point?  And Chase actually did a good job of it against St. John's.

see a healthy dose of Zaide and Chase giving Kam a break at the point.

Quote from: tower912 on February 07, 2025, 09:11:55 AMChase initiated the offense multiple times the last couple games, much like Kam did a season ago to give TKo a breather when he wasn't hurt.  Plus, since Creighton doesn't pressure, who cares who brings it up?

I think we're at the point of the season where anytime Kam can take a breather from running point to get some spot up opportunities from 3, it would help the team.

Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 07, 2025, 09:18:23 AMsee a healthy dose of Zaide and Chase giving Kam a break at the point.

2 separate points - more Zaide and Chase at the point.

Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 07, 2025, 09:19:42 AM2 separate points - more Zaide and Chase at the point.

More Zaide I can definitely agree with. Even if it comes at the expense of a few Joplin minutes in a smaller lineup. Zaide is long and athletic and a great rebounder so there won't be any drop off on defense because of the slight size difference.

Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 07, 2025, 09:18:23 AMsee a healthy dose of Zaide and Chase giving Kam a break at the point.

Punctuation is your friend, GE03:  "see a healthy dose of Zaide, and Chase giving Kam a break at the point".  I think that's what you meant.

Quote from: BrewCity83 on February 07, 2025, 11:03:26 AMPunctuation is your friend, GE03:  "see a healthy dose of Zaide, and Chase giving Kam a break at the point".  I think that's what you meant.

That wasn't my quote.

Quote from: mugrad_89 on February 07, 2025, 09:00:46 AMThe keys will be having Mitchell contain Ashworth again and Kam and Jop knocking down some outside shots.  I'd also like to see see a healthy dose of Zaide and Chase giving Kam a break at the point.

To win, Man has to get out of his funk. He needs to make 3s. Joplin has to show up. Play D and make 3s.  Ben had to play better - be more assertive - make 3s, drive in and rebound.

Quote from: Stretchdeltsig on February 07, 2025, 12:00:48 PMTo win, Man has to get out of his funk.

Agreed, no more small steps.
We need giant leaps.

Quote from: barfolomew on February 07, 2025, 12:04:46 PMAgreed, no more small steps.
We need giant leaps.

Perfect.

Quote from: barfolomew on February 07, 2025, 12:04:46 PMAgreed, no more small steps.
We need giant leaps.

Winner. 

Quote from: Hards Alumni on February 07, 2025, 06:01:20 AMEye test?

Needs lasik.

It's hard for a fan to have confidence that MU will win tomorrow when it appears that some key players (Jones, Joplin, and Gold) are playing like they are either tight or have lost confidence in themselves, or at least in their shots.

Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 07, 2025, 11:04:50 AMThat wasn't my quote.

Sorry, my bad.  It was mugrad_89

And we need to see Man Jones for 40 minutes.

Quote from: wisblue on February 07, 2025, 12:52:52 PMIt's hard for a fan to have confidence that MU will win tomorrow when it appears that some key players (Jones, Joplin, and Gold) ate playing like they are either tight or have lost confidence in themselves, or at least in their shots.

Yes, they need to stop eating while playing. Should help.

Creighton is minus 1.5

Quote from: MuMark on February 07, 2025, 01:31:51 PMCreighton is minus 1.5

Lot of Scoopers should be putting a lot of money on Creighton.  Seems like easy money.

Quote from: GoldenEagles03 on February 06, 2025, 12:08:23 PMNeal is the X factor for CU to me. Jop is the X factor for us. They don't have anyone that can guard Joplin. Neal has the ability to match a bit of MU's athleticism.

Kam also should be a major problem for Creighton, but he is for most.

Of Joplin is the X factor, look for problems there.

Quote from: willie warrior on February 07, 2025, 01:38:08 PMOf Joplin is the X factor, look for problems there.

Thanks, Worcester

Quote from: willie warrior on February 07, 2025, 01:38:08 PMOf Joplin is the X factor, look for problems there.

Why?

Quote from: wadesworld on February 07, 2025, 01:36:43 PMLot of Scoopers should be putting a lot of money on Creighton.  Seems like easy money.

That only applies to people who are foolish enough to put a lot of money on sporting events.

I wouldn't say "easy money" but anyone who does bet would be doing very well if they had bet very heavily on MU failing to cover the spread in every conference game so far.

Quote from: wisblue on February 07, 2025, 04:04:31 PMThat only applies to people who are foolish enough to put a lot of money on sporting events.

I wouldn't say "easy money" but anyone who does bet would be doing very well if they had bet very heavily on MU failing to cover the spread in every conference game so far.

MU is 5-7 against the spread in conference play. So they'd be doing slightly above average.