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Post by FHillsNYHoya on Mar 9, 2019 19:53:05 GMT -5
I think Mosley and Greg have been crucial at times this year. But the one time I remember Mosley turning the corner and going to the rim, what happened is what happened repeatedly last year. When Greg did it he got fouled...then missed both FTs.
We will need both for the BET and beyond, but getting to the cup is not a big weapon in their arsenal.
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Post by FHillsNYHoya on Mar 9, 2019 19:54:33 GMT -5
I will go back and read the thread but just finished the game on DVR and wanted to say this was easily the most tense I’ve been during a game for at least two years. I really wanted this win badly and so happy our guys came through. 9-9 is a real accomplishment for this team and Ewing regardless of whatever happens in the post season. I’ve been critical of Akinjo at times but he came up huge today, as did McClung. Govan has another poor game but had the clutch rebound and free throws at the end. Most importantly, we had a close tough game and came out on top. I am looking forward to seeing us play on Thursday at MSG. I love your posts, but given the then enormity of the situation, I felt our game last Saturday was even more tense.
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Post by FHillsNYHoya on Mar 9, 2019 20:00:00 GMT -5
BTW, although those dopey announcers constantly reminded the viewers what was at stake for Marquette today, I dont remember them once referencing what it meant for us.
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Mar 9, 2019 20:08:18 GMT -5
BTW, although those dopey announcers constantly reminded the viewers what was at stake for Marquette today, I dont remember them once referencing what it meant for us. Funny, aside from about 2-3 too many nostalgia trip down memory lane stories, I thought the announcers were strong. Referencing several weaknesses/strengths of our team in real time accurately.
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Post by HoyaChris on Mar 9, 2019 20:15:10 GMT -5
Today’s victory beer is The Fig Lebowski by Solace Brewing Co. It’s an Imperial Stout brewed with figs, vanilla, and lactose. 11% alcohol. I’m not a huge fan but it does have a picture of The Dude on the can so it’s pretty awesome overall. Also, it’s extra cold after a BIG HOYAS WIN. And no corn syrup. I hear that's big in Milwaukee. I know it is a pro arena, but I have never seen such a beer friendly environment at a college basketball game. Kudos Marquette.
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 9, 2019 20:19:41 GMT -5
And no corn syrup. I hear that's big in Milwaukee. I know it is a pro arena, but I have never seen such a beer friendly environment at a college basketball game. Kudos Marquette. You looked much, much happier on television in this game than the DePaul game, HoyaChris.
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Post by vamosalaplaya on Mar 9, 2019 20:21:00 GMT -5
I watched the game on tape knowing the result so I loved the fact the announcers kept saying it was a huge game for Marquette and I knew the Hoyas were going to win. Plus, let's face it, outside of Marquette and Nova the Big East is an 8 car crack up so that was really the story line.
That Akinko 3 with the Hoyas down 57-49 and after Mac missed two free throws were massive.
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Post by HoyaChris on Mar 9, 2019 20:22:55 GMT -5
I know it is a pro arena, but I have never seen such a beer friendly environment at a college basketball game. Kudos Marquette. You looked much, much happier on television in this game than the DePaul game, HoyaChris. I don't have a very good in-game poker face. See you Wednesday.
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Post by njhoya78 on Mar 9, 2019 20:24:58 GMT -5
You looked much, much happier on television in this game than the DePaul game, HoyaChris. I don't have a very good in-game poker face. See you Wednesday. Your out-of-game poker face ain't so hot either. Be nice to be there Wednesday to watch two basketball games and know that the Hoyas game isn't until the next day!
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Mar 9, 2019 20:35:37 GMT -5
We were down 8 with 12 to go. In major foul trouble. On the road. And we won. Starting 3 freshman.
That is huge.
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Post by FHillsNYHoya on Mar 9, 2019 20:36:17 GMT -5
I may go Wednesday as well.....
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Post by hoyainla on Mar 9, 2019 20:38:40 GMT -5
I never liked Trey Dieckerson from the moment he signed. Don't put that on me lol. I also said that James's numbers weren't the upgrade over Mulmore that we all expected. James is clearly more talented and I would rather have him especially based on the age. As for the fresh guards my mind will not change based on the game today. I gave them credit and even said James played the most complete game of any Hoya this year, but as I said in my other post I didn't see anything drastically different from the rest of the year other than James's on ball defense. I was a huge James guy coming in but that is not going to make me bury my head in the sand and say he had a great year. Next year will hopefully be different. I hope every game he plays from here on out is like today. I am clearly an analytics/process not a results guy. I thought the piece that ran on Casual this year that showed why Trey shouldn't be starting because of the lineup efficiency stats was incredible. Most fans liked it because Trey was not a fan favorite and it reinforced what they wanted. I DMed the poster here that did it to do one for the freshman guards a while back. Maybe he is waiting for the end of the year or maybe he won't do it at all. I know that majority of fans don't care about analytics and most would rather just read all things positive. Casual gets grief all the time for running stuff that isn't completely positive. I have years of experience and I like to share it with the fans on here. I do feel that some although it may be a small minority actually enjoy it. It's not always what people want to read so it's easier to just question my fandom. Not based on todays game or result, but just overall, it turns out you and your analytics were wrong. Really wrong. No shame in just admitting that. And I love Casual Hoya and have no problem with negativity when it is warranted. Your post regarding the last play of the game today says it all. Just please tell me the analytics that were wrong. All I am asking is to point them out and I will respond accordingly. Just saying they were wrong and asking me to admit it is weird without telling me which were wrong.
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Post by hoyainla on Mar 9, 2019 20:41:11 GMT -5
I am not always negative. I have given plenty of compliments. When I am saying someone should be starting over someone else I am clearly not completely negative. I am just not the fanboy of the fan favorites so most think I am negative all the time. You said earlier this year that for this year, you preferred a Mosley/Malinowski backcourt over Mackinjo. Yes and I still do. Today Mackinjo was great. Overall they haven't been.
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Post by sleepy on Mar 9, 2019 20:44:46 GMT -5
You said earlier this year that for this year, you preferred a Mosley/Malinowski backcourt over Mackinjo. Yes and I still do. Today Mackinjo was great. Overall they haven't been. This take is.... insane? Extraordinarily stupid? Completely and totally biased to preference? Divorced from reality?
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Post by hoyainla on Mar 9, 2019 21:05:50 GMT -5
Yes and I still do. Today Mackinjo was great. Overall they haven't been. This take is.... insane? Extraordinarily stupid? Completely and totally biased to preference? Divorced from reality? If you would like to show the numbers that make you feel that way I'll gladly listen.
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Post by sleepy on Mar 9, 2019 21:10:02 GMT -5
This take is.... insane? Extraordinarily stupid? Completely and totally biased to preference? Divorced from reality? If you would like to show the numbers that make you feel that way I'll gladly listen. One simply needs eyes to know we would be nowhere near 9-9 in the Big East with Mosley and Greg as our starting backcourt. Neither can handle the ball, neither can crest the own shot and neither can create for others.
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Post by JohnnyJones on Mar 9, 2019 21:14:17 GMT -5
This take is.... insane? Extraordinarily stupid? Completely and totally biased to preference? Divorced from reality? If you would like to show the numbers that make you feel that way I'll gladly listen. Who do you think are the best players on our team and who would you like to see on the court in the last 5 minutes of a tied road Big East game? Please answer that question. Who should be on the court?
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Post by FHillsNYHoya on Mar 9, 2019 21:22:46 GMT -5
This take is.... insane? Extraordinarily stupid? Completely and totally biased to preference? Divorced from reality? If you would like to show the numbers that make you feel that way I'll gladly listen. Honestly one of the most ridiculous double downs I have ever seen. I'm sure your algo is fantastic. Sell it to an underperforming hedge fund.
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Post by FHillsNYHoya on Mar 9, 2019 21:28:08 GMT -5
If you would like to show the numbers that make you feel that way I'll gladly listen. Who do you think are the best players on our team and who would you like to see on the court in the last 5 minutes of a tied road Big East game? Please answer that question. Who should be on the court. Jessie, Jagan and Greg. My team is on the court.
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Post by bigskyhoya on Mar 9, 2019 21:28:08 GMT -5
This take is.... insane? Extraordinarily stupid? Completely and totally biased to preference? Divorced from reality? If you would like to show the numbers that make you feel that way I'll gladly listen. If your point is they haven’t played well in every game, and that their play in some games contributed to the loss you will get no argument here. But surely you must acknowledge that they made significant contributions in the games we won (not just today), and that we would not have won those games without them. And if you think we would be 9-9 starting anyone other than Janes and Mac you’re on an island by yourself.
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