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Was that a marquee game that improves our top 25 ranking?
Time will tell but hats off to these Boilers who kept fighting and pulled out the win.
I doubt it. While PU came back and won, Marquette isn't a powerhouse of any making.Was that a marquee game that improves our top 25 ranking?
Time will tell but hats off to these Boilers who kept fighting and pulled out the win.
But... but...but...Shaka was the next best thing to sliced bread and PJ Fleck.I doubt it. While PU came back and won, Marquette isn't a powerhouse of any making.
I think it’s more the act of not losing that will get us ranked. We were essentially #27 heading into this week. Dayton lost and will likely fall below us. If another team ranked ~19 or lower loses, we should jump them.I doubt it. While PU came back and won, Marquette isn't a powerhouse of any making.
Rankings mean nothing. That being said, hopefully Marquette does well throughout the season so this looks like a good win by the time March comes around. I feel like we may need it.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they made the tournament as a 9 seed or something like that. Definitely not a bad team. I think they defend pretty well and can make shots. I have no idea how good Purdue really is. I think it will change over time.I think it will end up being a decent NET win.....optimistically they could be a fringe/bubble team if they have a good year. Big East is good, but I don't think it's as strong as some recent years.
And now, I will remove my Black & Old Gold glasses.....where did everybody go???
even if we sneak into the top 25 w/ the upcoming schedule who knows how long that would last. I wanna see how this team looks at the end of the year.It depends what teams in 20-25 do. I don’t think we will leapfrog anyone that wins and wil need at least 2 to lose wirh MSU getting in.
If we lost, it hurt us. Since we won, it will hurt us. Purdue basketball math gods 101
Michigan did not look impressive last night against Ohio. They needed an extra frame to win that one. I am personally looking forward to another Juwan Howard meltdown this year. Wonder if he will choke slam someone?Purdue debuts in AP Poll this year @ #24. Up a spot to #23 in the coaches poll.
Maryland in @ 23 and Iowa @ 25.....Michigan State catapults to #12 off the Kentucky win and beating Villanova. Indiana is up to #11 with Illinois up to #16. Michigan dropped out.
Some big games just ahead for the Boilers......should be an interesting holiday season.
Howard is an embarrassment but I hope he doesnt ruin it for his son. That kid has some real talentMichigan did not look impressive last night against Ohio. They needed an extra frame to win that one. I am personally looking forward to another Juwan Howard meltdown this year. Wonder if he will choke slam someone?
Which one? He has 2 on the team..... and he will find a way to screw it up.Howard is an embarrassment but I hope he doesnt ruin it for his son. That kid has some real talent
What was the word on Marquette and their season expectations before we played them...anyone know offhand?
Who in the Little East is better, UConn, Xavier, Creighton, not Butler, Villanova, Seton Hall, St. Johns, Georgetown, DePaul, Providence?Picked to finish 9th in the Big East
WTH! Marquette up 96-64 with under 1:00 to go.Marquette beating #6 Baylor by 20 points with a couple minutes left in the first half.
I don’t think anyone knew Marquette was “legit” when we played them. Same could be said about Purdue. Now I think it’s safe to say preseason expectations (eg marquette to finish 9th) we’re clearly off.I was looking at Baylor’s W/L’s and was wondering why they were ranked 6th. Preseason hype coming full circle. Arkansas kind of feeling the same after their last 5 minutes win over Troy last night but they will definitely right that ship soon. Marquette is legit, we knew it when we played them. Expect a respectable ranking after some of these preseason prima donnas start getting exposed a bit.
I suppose I should’ve said “we figured that out pretty quickly when we played them”. They played us hard and will win a lot of games this year based on their grit, pace of play, and talent.I don’t think anyone knew Marquette was “legit” when we played them. Same could be said about Purdue. Now I think it’s safe to say preseason expectations (eg marquette to finish 9th) we’re clearly off.
To be honest I thought we escaped with a win over a mediocre team at that point. I didn’t think we were great. Those early games with dismal 3 point shooting were tough to watch. St John’s seems to be pretty good in the Big East. Will be interesting to watch that conference shake out. Right now our last four wins are all looking like they will be great NCAA resume boosters.I suppose I should’ve said “we figured that out pretty quickly when we played them”. They played us hard and will win a lot of games this year based on their grit, pace of play, and talent.
I think a lot of kids on our radar went places where they were not coached as well. They dont see the success they might have if they had chosen a better coach.7 footer Zach Loveday with only 3 minutes for Baylor as a junior. I remember he was on our radar. LJ Cryer seems to be their best player.
Quite right. Painter & Staff are great at developing players, especially in the post. Over the weekend, Eddy's Mom was interviewed on tv. She said Zach was so happy playing for Purdue and how much he appreciated the work of the coaches in helping him improve as a player. She was very happy and very complimentary.I think a lot of kids on our radar went places where they were not coached as well. They dont see the success they might have if they had chosen a better coach.
7 footer Zach Loveday with only 3 minutes for Baylor as a junior. I remember he was on our radar. LJ Cryer seems to be their best player.
From a reserve in HS to a potential NCAA POY. We all know that Edey is not the prototypical NBA center in the 21st Century NBA. But the fact that scouts are looking at him and are intrigued by him shows that he has come a long way since he was recruited and wasn't starting on his HS team.Quite right. Painter & Staff are great at developing players, especially in the post. Over the weekend, Eddy's Mom was interviewed on tv. She said Zach was so happy playing for Purdue and how much he appreciated the work of the coaches in helping him improve as a player. She was very happy and very complimentary.
Looks like they get a lot of steals, too. Purdue will have to continue their trend of taking care of the ball.Their 3 guards Cryer, Flagler, and George are all very good and do most of their scoring. Cryer and Flagler average almost 35 minutes per game against actual competition (Virgina, UCLA, Marquette) Their front court is suspect for sure.