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[rocky_warrior]

Remember, you can't critique any MU players on this board or you'll get crucified.

Does that mean you're resurrected? 

[mileskishnish72]

Shaka has his work cut out for him

Truer words were never spoken.

[MuggsyB]

Again, I said resetting HOPES, not expectations.

The team that beat Maryland, Wisconsin, and Purdue while several conference teams struggled in the OOC raised hopes. But several of the Conference teams have improved over the course of the season while MU has not. Based on the conference games it's hard to make an argument that MU is better than Xavier.

But harder to make the argument that Xavier will be seeded ahead of MU in the NCAA tournament.  If in fact they make the tournament. 

[Newsdreams]

So many funny takes here, thanks!!

[Newsdreams]

You really think the defense and rebounding is better at the 5 spot this year.I can't help you if that is what you think. Gold has been abused against UCONN and St. John's. They are the two best teams in the league. Not playing Seton Hall and DePaul the last two games. Should have taken a Senior transfer at the 5 while the young big guys develop

MU had 8 blocks tonight. MU just shot terrible 2nd half, got into foul trouble, and barely won the TO battle.

[Shooter McGavin]

We disagree.  OK, whatever.

Tower you are seeing something that no one else is seeing in Tre. Hoe you are right.

Overall, my impressions are

1) David, the enigma, Joplin sabotaged the first half and some of the second half.  Love the effort on D.  Love that he loves MU.  But wow is he maddening.  He will be a major reason for losing first round or going a long way in the tournament.  Would much rather have a player with consistently higher basketball IQ but David is here for better or worse.  Tonight definitely worse.

2) Many calls were terrible.  Especially the flagrant foul. 

3) Kam needs to pay like an all-American.  If he does not the teams ceiling is much lower.

4) St Johns is not a better team than MU.  Hopefully they can get over this slump and play for a Big East Title in March.